Exercise bench capable of utilizing a resistance device of an exercise apparatus
AssigneeAustralian Fitness Supplies PTY Ltd
InventorsChristopher E. Ward, Laura S. Smith
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Abstract
This disclosure describes an exercise bench that is positioned near, at, or attached to an exercise apparatus. A cable can be removably coupled between a cable/pulley system of the exercise apparatus and a coupler of the exercise bench. With this example configuration, during an exercise routine, a user of the exercise bench can utilize (i.e., move) a resistance device (e.g., a weight stack) of the exercise apparatus. The exercise bench and exercise apparatus may be implemented in an exercise system.
Claims17
An exercise bench comprising:
- a movable component configured to move during an exercise routine;
- and
- a coupler associated with the movable component, wherein the coupler is configured to be removably coupled to one or more cables, the one or more cables being configured to operatively connect the movable component to a resistance device of an exercise apparatus;
- wherein movement of the movable component during the exercise routine is configured to cause movement of the one or more cables, via the coupler, resulting in movement of the resistance device;
- and
- wherein the exercise bench is removably coupled to the exercise apparatus via rotation of a dial.
An exercise system comprising:
- an exercise apparatus comprising:
- a resistance device;
- and
- one or more cables coupled to the resistance device;
- and
- an exercise bench comprising:
- a movable component configured to move during an exercise routine;
- and
- a coupler associated with the movable component, wherein the one or more cables is further configured to be removably coupled to the coupler;
- wherein movement of the movable component during the exercise routine is configured to cause movement of the resistance device, via the coupler and one or more cables;
- and
- wherein the exercise bench is removably coupled to the exercise apparatus via rotation of a dial.
A method for using an exercise system, the method comprising:
- providing an exercise apparatus comprising:
- a resistance device;
- and
- one or more cables coupled to the resistance device;
- providing an exercise bench to a fixed position relative to the exercise apparatus, the exercise bench comprising:
- a movable component configured to move during an exercise routine;
- and
- a coupler associated with the movable component;
- removably coupling the exercise bench to the exercise apparatus;
- removably coupling the one or more cables to the coupler;
- and
- decoupling the exercise bench from the exercise apparatus, wherein the exercise bench remains an intact functioning exercise bench after decoupling;
- wherein the movement of the movable component during the exercise routine causes movement of the resistance device, via the coupler and one or more cables.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.