Body conditioning exercise machine

#This invention is unique and useful for conditioning muscles of the legs, hips, derriere, torso and abdomen without requiring excessive strain while utilizing a compact, light weight and adjustable device. As muscles develop and strengthen over time the elastic cords can be disengaged to facilitate further condition.

#Weight displacement devices for deep knee bend movements and machines employed for abdomen and torso conditioning are known. Athletic clubs and health fitness centers abound with similar equipment. Unfortunately most have bulky size, heavy weight, are very complex and lack portability.

#One object of the present invention is to overcome these disadvantages by providing a body conditioning exercise machine which is compact in size, light weight, user friendly, portable and relatively inexpensive to manufacture.

#FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exercise machine embodying the principles of the present invention;

#FIG. 2 is a cross section view taken along line 2—2 of FIG. 1;

#FIG. 3 is a cross section view taken along line 3—3 of FIG. 2;

#The following detailed description of the preferred embodiments may yield a better understanding of various aspects of the present invention as referred to in the above described drawings.

#The exercise machine of the present invention reference character 10, FIG. 1, as depicted in the hanging position from a door A, utilizes a padded platform 11, with handgrip bar 12, which is intended to support the lean-to lateral force or body weight of the user. Platform 11 may slide on the center track 18 and glide along round tubular end frames 13 which are separated by a fixed distance with two perpendicular braces 14 at third points. The center track is supported by and securely attached at each end to connecting frame members 15 running across the top and bottom spanning and bonded to end frames. Also shown in FIG. 1 are the adjustable buckles 23 and straps 24 which may facilitate suspending the machine in a vertical position by employing hanging ring 25 and door hook attachment 26.

#Four plastic rollers 16, attached to bottom of moveable platform 11 and two sets of four wheel nylon trolleys 17 may allow user force and weight to be transferred to side frames 13 and center track 18 via the connecting carriage assembly 19 as shown in FIG. 2. Precise alignment of said elements may provide for a completely free floating carriage and platform.