Multiple position exercise device

Abstract

A variable position exercise device is provided that includes a pair of parallel rails, a sliding platform separable into four separate sections, a removable support, and a pedal unit. Resistance to the device is provided by a plurality of resistance members allowing the user multiple options for the customization and operation of the device.

1 . A multiple position exercise apparatus, the apparatus comprising:
 a pair of rails extending parallel to each other the length of the device a fixed distance apart, the rails having a first end, a second end, and secured with a brace;   a central channel, the central channel mounted central to the fixed distance of the rails and extending the length of the device from the second end to the brace;   a pedal assembly attached to the first end, the pedal assembly including a crank assembly rotating about an axis perpendicular to the rails;   a sliding platform movable along the rails and the central channel, the sliding platform separable into four sections, each section coupleable to the adjoining section;   a removable support; the removable support attached to the brace and movable in both a horizontal and vertical direction;   a plurality of resistance members, the resistance members attachable to the frame, crank assembly, and sliding platform.   
     
     
         2 . A multiple position exercise apparatus as in  claim 1 , wherein the pedal assembly includes a display, the display showing the user the telemetry of the device. 
     
     
         3 . A multiple position exercise apparatus as in  claim 1 , wherein the removable support is received within the brace and rotationally movable with a resistance provided by the resistance members. 
     
     
         4 . A multiple position exercise apparatus as in  claim 3 , wherein the removable support includes a pair of grooves for placement of the user's arms. 
     
     
         5 . A multiple position exercise apparatus as in  claim 4 , wherein the removable support includes a plurality of grasping handles. 
     
     
         6 . A multiple position exercise apparatus as in  claim 1 , wherein the sliding platform includes a plurality of wheels, the wheels received within a channel of the rails and the central channel. 
     
     
         7 . A multiple position exercise apparatus as in  claim 1 , wherein the sliding platform receives a pair of removable handles. 
     
     
         8 . A multiple position exercise apparatus, the apparatus comprising:
 a pair of rails extending parallel to each other the length of the device a fixed distance apart, the rails having a first end, a second end, a channel, and secured with a brace;   a central channel, the central channel mounted central to the fixed distance of the rails and extending the length of the device from the second end to the brace;   a pedal assembly attached to the first end, the pedal assembly including a crank assembly rotating about an axis perpendicular to the rails;   a sliding platform movable along the rails and the central channel, the sliding platform separable into four sections, each section coupleable to the adjoining section using a pin, the individual sections containing two pairs of wheels, the wheels received in the channel and the central channel;   a removable support; the removable support received within the brace and rotationally movable with a resistance provided by the resistance members, the removable support adjustable in both a horizontal and vertical direction, the removable support having a pair of grooves for placement of the users arms;   a plurality of resistance members, the resistance members attachable to the frame, crank assembly, and sliding platform; and   a pair of handles, the handles removably received in the sliding platform and support member.   
     
     
         9 . A method of using a multiple position exercise apparatus, the multiple position exercise apparatus including a pair of rails extending perpendicular to each other, a brace, a central channel, a removable support, a pedal assembly with a crank assembly, and a sliding platform movable along the rails and within the central channel, the sliding platform separable into four separate sections with each section coupleable to the adjoining section, comprising:
 assuming a prone position with the feet positioned on the sliding platform, the torso positioned on or above the removable support and the hands grasping the crank assembly; and   moving the crank assembly in a rotational motion while moving the sliding platform towards the crank assembly.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising moving the feet in an alternating position with one foot moving towards the crank assembly at a time in an alternating fashion. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising grasping the removable platform instead of the crank assembly and rotating the removable platform while moving the sliding platform towards the crank assembly. 
     
     
         12 . A method of using a multiple position exercise apparatus, the multiple position exercise apparatus including a pair of rails extending perpendicular to each other, a brace, a central channel, a removable support, a pedal assembly with a crank assembly, and a sliding platform movable along the rails and within the central channel, the sliding platform separable into four separate sections with each section coupleable to the adjoining section, comprising:
 assuming a prone position perpendicular to the rails with the hands positioned on the sliding platform and the toes positioned on the floor; and   moving the sliding platform apart in a continuous push-up style motion.