# US 2014/0194261 A1 · Full body exercise machine

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- Number: US 2014/0194261 A1
- Document ID: US20140194261A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/150,104
- Filed: 2014-01-08
- Published: 2014-07-10
- Earliest claimed: 2013-01-08
- Inventors: Randall O'Neil
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140194261A1

## CPC

- A63B 21/00069: {Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve}
- A63B 21/018: including a rope {or other flexible element} moving relative to the surface of elements
- A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand}
- A63B 21/4043: {Free movement, i.e. the only restriction coming from the resistance (A63B21/00043, A63B21/072 take precedence)}
- A63B 23/03541: {Moving independently from each other (A63B22/00 takes precedence)}
- A63B 23/12: for upper limbs {or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles (bench press exercises A63B21/078; for teaching music G09B15/06)}
- A63B 23/0355: {A single apparatus used for either upper or lower limbs, i.e. with a set of support elements driven either by the upper or the lower limb or limbs}
- A63B 23/03575: {Apparatus used for exercising upper and lower limbs simultaneously}
- A63B 2071/027: {using player's own weight, e.g. on a platform}
- A63B 2214/00: Training methods
- A63B 2220/17: Counting, e.g. counting periodical movements, revolutions or cycles, or including further data processing to determine distances or speed
- A63B 2230/06: heartbeat rate only
- A63B 2230/75: calorie expenditure
- A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

## Abstract

A full body exercise apparatus and method allowing for a full body workout utilizing all major muscle groups. The apparatus generally consists of a plurality of ropes allowing the user to pull the handles providing for arm resistance as well as leg and core resistance in a downward and upward motion by the user. The result is a full body workout after a series of repetitions using the apparatus.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An exercise apparatus for utilizing all major muscle groups to be positioned on a floor, the apparatus comprising:
a planar base, the base positioned parallel with the floor;
at least one elongated arm connected to the base, the at least one elongated arm extending upwardly away from the base;
at least one handle connected to the at least one elongated arm, the at least one handle connected to the at least one elongated arm by means of a rope, the rope wrapped around the at least one elongated arm;
the at least one handle operable to move from a first position to a second position by sliding the rope along the at least one elongated aim thereby providing resistance to a user.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The exercise apparatus of claim 1 wherein the at least one elongated arm includes a free end.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The exercise apparatus of claim 2 wherein the free end of the elongated arm includes a hook to hold the rope.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The exercise apparatus of claim 1 wherein the rope is wrapped multiple times around the elongated arm thereby increasing resistance.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The exercise apparatus of claim 1 wherein the base is connected to a frame.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The exercise apparatus of claim 5 wherein the at least one elongated arm is connected to the frame where the frame holds the base.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The exercise apparatus of claim 6 wherein the rope connects to the frame.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The exercise apparatus of claim 1 where the at least one elongated aim is collapsible.

### Claim 9

A method of exercising using an exercise apparatus, the method comprising the steps of:
stepping on a base of the exercise apparatus;
gripping at least one handle, the at least one handle connected to at least one elongated arm, the at least one handle connected to the at least one elongated arm by means of a rope;
moving from a first position to a second position, the first position defined where the user is in a full squat position with the arms extending laterally forward, the second position defined where there user is in a full standing position with the arms extended overhead; and
repeating the process of moving from the first position to the second position until a completion of the workout.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The method of exercising in accordance with claim 9 wherein the method further includes the step of increasing the resistance of the apparatus by wrapping the rope around the elongated arms multiple times.

### Claim 11 (depends on 9)

The method of exercising in accordance with claim 9 wherein the method further includes the step of decreasing the resistance of the apparatus by decreasing the amount the rope is wrapped around the at elongated arms.