Multipurpose exercise system
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1. An exercise apparatus comprising:
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a resistance assembly including a resistance cable, the resistance assembly disposed within the housing; and
a tension adjustment member disposed within the housing, wherein the tension adjustment member interfaces with the resistance assembly and is movable between a first position and a second position,wherein in the resistance assembly has a first geometry that corresponds to the first position of the tension adjustment member and a second geometry that corresponds to the second position of the tension adjustment member,wherein;
in the first position the tension adjustment member has a first neutral position at or near one end of its range of travel such that the resistance cable is actuated; and
in the second position the tension adjustment member has a second neutral position near the center of its range of travel such that when the tension adjustment member is moved out of the second neutral position the resistance assembly induces the tension adjustment member back to the second neutral position.
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Abstract
An exercise system is provided in which multiple exercise routines may be conducted with a single system. The exercise system may be used for skiing exercises, rowing exercises, and for weight training/resistance exercises. The system includes a housing that encloses a resistance assembly. A movable grip device and/or carriage interfaces with the resistance assembly so that movement of the grip device or carriage is resisted. The exercise system may include a concealment housing so that it may be stored in a compact and concealed position. The concealment housing may be an article of furniture or a portion of a structure to provide space saving benefits.
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1. An exercise apparatus comprising:
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a housing; a resistance assembly including a resistance cable, the resistance assembly disposed within the housing; and a tension adjustment member disposed within the housing, wherein the tension adjustment member interfaces with the resistance assembly and is movable between a first position and a second position, wherein in the resistance assembly has a first geometry that corresponds to the first position of the tension adjustment member and a second geometry that corresponds to the second position of the tension adjustment member, wherein; in the first position the tension adjustment member has a first neutral position at or near one end of its range of travel such that the resistance cable is actuated; and in the second position the tension adjustment member has a second neutral position near the center of its range of travel such that when the tension adjustment member is moved out of the second neutral position the resistance assembly induces the tension adjustment member back to the second neutral position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus providing resistance to motion comprising:
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means for interfacing a tension adjustment member with a resistance assembly, the resistance assembly including a resistance cable and having a first geometry and a second geometry; means for configuring the tension adjustment member so that it has a first position and a second position such that in the first position the tension adjustment member has a first neutral position at or near one end of its range of travel such that the resistance cable is actuated and in the second position the tension adjustment member has a second neutral position near the center of its range of travel such that when the tension adjustment member is moved out of the second neutral position the resistance assembly induces the tension adjustment member back to the second neutral position, the first position corresponding to the first geometry and the second position corresponding to the second geometry; means for applying a first force on the tension adjustment member from the first position and applying a second force on the tension adjustment member from the second position, the first force having a different magnitude than the second force. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An exercise apparatus comprising:
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a housing; a resistance assembly including a resistance cable, the resistance assembly disposed within the housing; and a tension adjustment member disposed within the housing, wherein the tension adjustment member interfaces with the resistance assembly and is movable between a first position and a second position; and wherein; in the first position the tension adjustment member has a first neutral position at or near one end of its range of travel such that the resistance cable is actuated; and in the second position the tension adjustment member has a second neutral position near the center of its range of travel such that when the tension adjustment member is moved out of the second neutral position the resistance assembly induces the tension adjustment member back to the second neutral position.
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