Exercise machine carriage system

摘要

An exercise machine carriage system which allows for a wide range of exercises while maintaining improved balance and control for the exerciser. The exercise machine generally includes a stationary frame and a carriage adapted to slide along at least one track on the frame. The carriage may include at least one opening on its upper surface to be used by an exerciser to perform a variety of exercises. The carriage may also include, either in combination with the openings or alternatively, at least one carriage strap extending across its upper surface for use in a variety of exercises. Platforms may also be included on either end of the frame, each of the platforms including its own platform strap. By utilizing such openings and/or straps, a wide variety of exercises may be accomplished that otherwise would be difficult or impossible to perform on conventional exercise machines.

主权项

1. An exercise machine, comprising:
a frame having at least one track, a first end and a second end opposite said first end; wherein said at least one track has a longitudinal axis; a carriage movably connected to said at least one track, said carriage including a first end and a second end opposite of said first end; wherein said carriage is adapted to be movable along a portion of said longitudinal axis of said at least one track; at least one bias member connected between said frame and said carriage, wherein said at least one bias member provides a biasing force to said carriage; a first platform connected to or near said first end of said frame; a second platform connected to or near said second end of said frame; a first opening within said carriage near said first end of said carriage; and a second opening within said carriage near said first end of said carriage; wherein said first opening and said second opening are large enough to allow a foot or a hand of an exerciser to be inserted through said first opening or said second opening; and wherein said first opening and said second opening are each elongated and extend in a substantially transverse direction with respect to said at least one track.