An exercise system includes a body support which is movable between a first position which is suitable for exercise and a second position which is suitable for transportation and/or storage. On several of the depicted embodiments, the body support is a bench which is movable relative to a weight container, between a generally horizontal orientation and a generally vertical orientation.

A exercise machine for providing an efficient total body work out. The exercise machine includes a base. A first vertical column attached to the middle of base. A second vertical column attached to the base. A guide column extends vertically from the base between the first and second columns. A set of foot pedals attached adjacent to the second column. A first set of two elongate bars is mounted to the first column. A second set of two elongate bars is mounted to the first column. Two solid tubes extend diametrically from a mounting and bend toward each other to a parallel position. A first pulley is attached to an apex of the second column, and the second pulley is attached to the first column. A plurality of the weights is housed on the guide column. The weights are removably coupled to the guide column. An anchor is linked to the pulleys by a cable. The anchor is made up of a first disc and a second disc. The cable is secured to the first disc and slides through the second disc. The discs each have a bore therethrough. A plurality of pins, in sets of two, wherein a first pin remains motionless during movement of the apparatus and a second pin has movement in a direction parallel to the apparatus. The pins are located on the foot pedals, first set of elongate bars, and second set of elongate bars.

A portable exercise machine for performing upper extremity exercises including seated chest press, seated-row, seated triceps pull down, and modified seated abdominal crunches. It has two adjacent vertical pieces and one opposing taller vertical piece, each attached to a base member. It also has a pivoting member oriented in an operator-selected direction and an adjustable articulated arm bar with holes at various locations for handgrip attachment and adjustment according to operator stature for optimal user comfort during exercises. Mass resistance is secured by a filamentous member to the pivoting member and moved via pulley systems. The portable exercise machine provides functional body alignment and mimics the range of motion and type of movement needed for daily living, in activities such as but not limited to feeding and dressing. Most importantly, the present invention maximizes the productivity and efficiency of the user and the therapist in a rehabilitation setting.

A multi-station exercise machine frame structure comprising a base support assembly which supports a number of columns for accommodating individual exercise units or stations. The base support assembly is constructed of cross beams connected between bottom parts of associated columns. Expansion of the machine to include one or more additional exercise units or stations is accomplished by adding corresponding columns and connecting additional cross beams of similar construction. In another aspect, a module for a butterfly unit is provided which comprises tilted inlet and outlet pulleys to facilitate a smooth operation of pivoting rods in performing a butterfly exercise.

An improved leg lift unit includes three sets of exercising and/or support pads for facilitating various exercise regimens. A first set of exercising pads is mounted to a pivoting leg member to facilitate leg lift exercises. A second set of exercise pads are mounted to a body of the unit to provide support for an exerciser in various positions. A vertically adjustable support pad assembly is provided which can be positioned to clamp a user's legs or thighs when doing leg lift exercises. The vertically adjustable support pad assembly can also be used in arm curl exercises in connection with a bar rest mounted to the pivoting leg member.