Fitness equipment accessories

Abstract

Accessories that are attachable to fitness equipment may be used to allow users to move the attachment quickly and easily from one position to another by removing the accessory or sliding it along a vertical or horizontal upright that forms part of the fitness equipment or rack. The accessories may come in many forms so that various exercises may be carried out using the accessories on the same fitness equipment or rack.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A fitness equipment accessory for use with a weight rack, the accessory comprising:
 at least two mounting prongs configured to fit within apertures of the weight rack; and   a pivotable securing member comprising a securing surface for receiving a portion of the weight rack and for preventing the transverse movement of the accessory when the two mounting prongs are received within apertures the weight rack.   
     
     
         2 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein when the securing member is in a first position, the accessory is unattached to the weight rack, and when the securing member is in a second position, the accessory is attached to the weight rack. 
     
     
         3 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the accessory includes a fitness component for carrying out or supporting an exercise. 
     
     
         4 . The accessory of  claim 3 , wherein the fitness component is at least one of a hook, handle, grip, and bar. 
     
     
         5 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein an interior surface of the pivotable securing member includes one or more bumper members. 
     
     
         6 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the at least two mounting prongs are generally parallel to one another. 
     
     
         7 . A modular fitness system, the system comprising:
 a weight rack including at least one of a vertical member having apertures and a horizontal member including apertures; and   at least one fitness equipment accessory, the accessory including:
 at least one prong member receivable within an aperture of the vertical member or an aperture of the horizontal member; 
 a fitness component for carrying out or supporting an exercise; and 
 a securing member that is rotatable such that when the at least one prong member is received within an aperture of the vertical member or an aperture of the horizontal member, and the securing member is rotated, an interior surface of the securing member abuts a surface of the weight rack. 
   
     
     
         8 . The accessory of  claim 7 , wherein when the securing member is in a first position, the accessory is unattached to the weight rack, and when the securing member is in a second position, the accessory is attached to the weight rack. 
     
     
         9 . The accessory of  claim 7 , wherein the fitness component is at least one of a hook, handle, grip, and bar. 
     
     
         10 . The accessory of  claim 7 , wherein the interior surface of the securing member includes one or more bumper members. 
     
     
         11 . The accessory of  claim 7 , wherein the accessory includes at least two prong members. 
     
     
         12 . The accessory of  claim 11 , wherein the at least two prong members are substantially parallel to one another. 
     
     
         13 . A slidable positioning system for accessories and implements associated with a weight rack, the positioning system comprising:
 a front prong member receivable within an aperture of a support member of a weight rack, wherein the front prong member is pivotable between an engaged position and a disengaged position;   a rear prong member opposite the front prong member; and   a movement inhibitor that is operable between a first position and a second position such that when the movement inhibitor is in a first position, the front prong member is prevented from pivoting to the disengaged position.   
     
     
         14 . The positioning system of  claim 13 , further comprising a prong securing device in which the rear prong member is selectively engageable. 
     
     
         15 . The positioning system of  claim 14 , wherein the prong securing device is in mechanical communication with the movement inhibitor such that when the movement inhibitor is in the second position, the prong securing device is in a second position. 
     
     
         16 . The positioning system of  claim 15 , wherein when the prong securing device is in the second position, the front prong member is in the disengaged position. 
     
     
         17 . The positioning system of  claim 13 , further comprising a pivotable engaging arm, and wherein when the pivotable engaging arm is in a first position, the positioning system is prevented from sliding along a portion of the weight rack. 
     
     
         18 . The positioning system of  claim 13 , further comprising a pivotable engaging arm, and wherein when the pivotable engaging arm is in a second position, the positioning system can slide along a portion of the weight rack. 
     
     
         19 . The positioning system of  claim 13 , wherein the rear prong member and the front prong member are attached to one another via a plate member. 
     
     
         20 . The positioning system of  claim 13 , wherein the rear prong member and the front prong member are integrally formed with one another.