Versatile universal gym
A universal gym exhibits improved versatility employing a frame supporting a weight stack connected via cable to an exercise attachment point, which further engages a floating pulley with an extension cable. Accessory receiving ports throughout the frame allow placement of the floating pulley virtually anywhere the athlete desires, affording a vast array of exercises employing the weight stack. Free weights, elastic bands, and the weight stack, alone or in combination, can provide a diverse resistance. Decorative panels, optionally mounted with hollow-headed bolts each having an axial recess for receiving and retaining a panel-mounting rivet, can disguise the universal gym when not in use.
1. A multivector extension device for an apparatus for exercising against a resistance, the multivector extension device comprising:
a brace for removably and adjustably attaching to a frame of the apparatus;
a multivector extension arm comprising a plurality of accessory receiving ports;
a ball joint joining the multivector extension arm to the brace while allowing the multivector extension arm freedom of movement relative to the brace;
at least one exercise engagement device removably attached to the multivector extension arm via a first accessory receiving port in the plurality of accessory receiving ports; and
at least one exercise attachment point receiver removably attached to the multivector extension arm via a second accessory receiving port in the plurality of accessory receiving ports;
wherein the brace further comprises a support cone positioned about the ball joint to protect the frame from contact by the multivector extension arm.
2. The multivector extension device of claim 1 , wherein the brace comprises a spring-loaded pin manipulated by a knob for engaging the frame of the apparatus.
3. The multivector extension device of claim 1 , wherein the multivector extension arm comprises square tubing.
4. The multivector extension device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one exercise engagement device comprises a single hand grip.
5. The multivector extension device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one exercise engagement device comprises a two-handed bar.
6. The multivector extension device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one exercise attachment point receiver comprises a J-hook for receiving an elastic band.
7. The multivector extension device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one exercise attachment point receiver comprises an eye bolt.
8. The multivector extension device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one exercise attachment point receiver comprises a spring-loaded pin for securing the exercise attachment point receiver in an accessory receiving port in the plurality of accessory receiving ports.
9. The multivector extension device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one exercise engagement device comprises a spring-loaded pin for securing the exercise engagement device in an accessory receiving port in the plurality of accessory receiving ports.
10. The multivector extension device of claim 1 , wherein the multivector extension arm comprises at least two telescoping members, and the plurality of accessory receiving ports comprises a plurality of telescoping member accessory receiving ports.
11. The multivector extension device of claim 10 , wherein the at least two telescoping members comprise a first telescoping member and a second telescoping member, and the second telescoping member of the at least two telescoping members is selectively secured to the first telescoping member with at least one spring-loaded pin.
12. The multivector extension device of claim 10 , wherein the at least one exercise engagement device is removably attached to the multivector extension arm via a third accessory receiving port in the plurality of telescoping member accessory receiving ports.
13. The multivector extension device of claim 10 , wherein the at least one exercise attachment point receiver is removably attached to the multivector extension arm via a fourth accessory receiving port in the plurality of telescoping member accessory receiving ports.
14. The multivector extension device of claim 1 , wherein the support cone comprises natural rubber, synthetic rubber, polyurethane, silicone, or a combination thereof.
15. The multivector extension device of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus for exercising against a resistance further comprises a dip bar, a multi-use exerciser, a sit up board, a television, a sound system, a media player, or any combination thereof.
16. The multivector extension device of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus for exercising against a resistance further comprises a multiuse exerciser that comprises an angle selector supporting a longitudinal member, the longitudinal member anchoring opposing ankle braces proximal to the angle selector, and supporting a multi-use pad distal from the angle selector.
17. A method of exercising against a plurality of resistances having multiple vectors, comprising:
obtaining a multivector extension device comprising:
a brace for removably and adjustably attaching to a frame of an apparatus;
a multivector extension arm comprising a first accessory receiving port, a second accessory receiving port, and a third accessory receiving port;
a ball joint joining the multivector extension arm to the brace while allowing the multivector extension arm freedom of movement relative to the brace;
the brace further comprising a support cone positioned about the ball joint to protect the frame from contact by the multivector extension arm;
a first exercise attachment point receiver removably attached to the multivector extension arm via the first accessory receiving port;
a second exercise attachment point receiver removably attached to the multivector extension arm via the second accessory receiving port;
an exercise engagement device removably attached to the multivector extension arm via the third accessory receiving port; and
attaching a first resistance to the first exercise attachment point receiver;
attaching a second resistance to the second exercise attachment point receiver, wherein the first resistance has a first vector and the second resistance has a second vector, wherein the first vector differs from the second vector, and wherein the first vector and the second vector thereby form the plurality of resistances having multiple vectors; and
moving the exercise engagement device against the plurality of resistances having multiple vectors, thereby exercising against the plurality of resistances having multiple vectors.