A multi-purpose fitness apparatus. The apparatus includes an extendable base, a height-adjustable weight-supporting frame, a resistance assembly providing adjustable resistance, an exercise mechanism, a detachable bench assembly, and a connecting mechanism connecting the exercise mechanism to the re
A multi-purpose fitness apparatus. The apparatus includes an extendable base, a height-adjustable weight-supporting frame, a resistance assembly providing adjustable resistance, an exercise mechanism, a detachable bench assembly, and a connecting mechanism connecting the exercise mechanism to the resistance assembly. The resistance assembly includes a supporting frame having a lower resistance support and an upper resistance support that is slidably coupled to the lower resistance support. A top spring-attachment member is mounted on the top end portion of the upper resistance support. A bottom spring-attachment member is moveably coupled to a vertical track member mounted on the lower resistance support. The movement of the bottom spring-attachment member is resisted by resistance from one or more resilient resistance members detachably affixed to the spring-attachment members. The amount of resistance is adjustable by selecting the number of the resistance members affixed.
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What is claimed is: 1. A resistance assembly for a fitness apparatus, comprising: a. a base; b. a supporting frame vertically mounted on the base, the supporting frame including a lower resistance support and an upper resistance support that is slidably coupled to the lower resistance support, wher
What is claimed is: 1. A resistance assembly for a fitness apparatus, comprising: a. a base; b. a supporting frame vertically mounted on the base, the supporting frame including a lower resistance support and an upper resistance support that is slidably coupled to the lower resistance support, wherein the upper resistance support has a body portion defined by a top end portion and a bottom end portion, and the lower resistance support has a body portion defined by a top end portion and a bottom end portion; c. a vertical track member mounted on the lower resistance support of the supporting frame, the vertical track member extending vertically from about the top end portion to about the bottom end portion of the lower resistance support; d. a top spring-attachment member having a body portion defined by a first end portion and an opposite, second end portion, the body portion extending horizontally and mounted on about the top end portion of the upper resistance support; e. a bottom spring-attachment member having a body portion defined by a first end portion and an opposite, second end portion, the bottom spring-attachment member extending substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the top spring-attachment member and moveably coupled to the vertical track member such that a movement of the bottom spring-attachment member occurs within the vertical track member; and f. a resilient resistance member having a body portion with a body length of l defined by a top end portion and a bottom end portion, the resilient resistance member extending substantially vertical to and detachably affixed to the top and bottom spring-attachment members, respectively. 2. The resistance assembly of claim 1, wherein the supporting frame is detachably mounted on the base. 3. The resistance assembly of claim 1, wherein the body portion of the lower resistance support is adapted for enabling the upper resistance support to slide into and lodge therein. 4. The resistance assembly of claim 1, wherein each spring-attachment member has at least one attachment mechanism formed on the respective body portion thereof, the attachment mechanism being adapted for enabling the end portions of the resilient resistance member to be affixed thereto. 5. The resistance assembly of claim 4, wherein the at least one attachment mechanism is one of an aperture, a groove, a notch and a slot. 6. The resistance assembly of claim 4, wherein each end portion of the resilient resistance member comprises a hook adapted for detachably affixing the resilient resistance member to the at least one attachment mechanism of the spring-attachment member. 7. The resistance assembly of claim 1, wherein the resilient resistance member comprises a plurality of resistance members such that a choice of a number of the resistance member affixed to the top and bottom spring-attachment members selectively adjusts an amount of resistance being applied to the movement of the bottom spring-attachment member. 8. The resistance assembly of claim 1, wherein the body length l of the resilient resistance member is stretched as the bottom spring-attachment member moves downward within the vertical track member, and is recovered when the bottom spring-attachment member returns to a starting location. 9. The resistance assembly of claim 1, wherein the bottom spring-attachment member comprises a coupling mechanism adapted for moving up and down within the vertical track member such that the bottom spring-attachment member moves accordingly. 10. The resistance assembly of claim 9, wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a ball-like structure mounted on the body portion of the bottom spring-attachment member in such that the end portions of the bottom spring-attachment member are symmetrical with respect to the ball-like structure. 11. The resistance assembly of claim 1, wherein the resilient resistance member comprises at least one of an elastomeric member and a spring. 12. The resistance assembly of claim 1, wherein the resistance assembly comprises: a. a pair of supporting frames, each supporting frame extending substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the other supporting frame; b. a pair of bottom spring-attachment members, each bottom spring-attachment member being moveably coupled to the respective vertical track member; and c. a plurality of resilient resistance members, each resilient resistance member being detachably affixed to the top spring-attachment member and the respective bottom spring-attachment member; wherein the top spring-attachment member is symmetrically mounted on the respective upper resistance supports of the pair of supporting frames. 13. The resistance assembly of claim 12, wherein each supporting frame is detachably mounted on the base. 14. The resistance assembly of claim 12, wherein the body portion of each lower resistance support is adapted for enabling the corresponding upper resistance support to slide into and lodge therein. 15. The resistance assembly of claim 12, wherein the top spring-attachment member has a plurality of attachment mechanisms, and each bottom spring-attachment member has at least one corresponding attachment mechanism, which are formed on the respective body portions of the top and bottom spring-attachment members, and wherein the attachment mechanisms is adapted for enabling the end portions of the resilient resistance member to be affixed thereto. 16. The resistance assembly of claim 15, wherein the attachment mechanism is one of an aperture, a groove, a notch and a slot. 17. The resistance assembly of claim 15, wherein each end portion of the resilient resistance member comprises a hook adapted for detachably affixing the resilient resistance member to the corresponding attachment mechanisms on the top and respective bottom spring-attachment members. 18. The resistance assembly of claim 1, wherein each bottom spring-attachment member comprises a coupling mechanism being adapted for moving up and down within the respective vertical track member such that the bottom spring-attachment member move accordingly. 19. The resistance assembly of claim 18, wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a ball-like structure mounted on the body portion of the corresponding bottom spring-attachment member in such that the end portions of the corresponding bottom spring-attachment member are symmetrical with respect to the ball-like structure. 20. A multi-purpose fitness apparatus, comprising: a. a base; b. a weight-supporting frame vertically mounted on the base; c. at least one exercise mechanism coupled to the weight-supporting frame; d. a resistance assembly for providing adjustable resistance, the resistance assembly vertically mounted on the base and located posterior to the weight-supporting frame; and e. a connecting mechanism coupling the exercise mechanism to the resistance assembly such that a movement of the exercise mechanism is resisted by a resistance provided by the resistance assembly; wherein the resistance assembly comprises: (i) a supporting frame vertically mounted on the base 870, the supporting frame including a lower resistance support and an upper resistance support that is slidably coupled to the lower resistance support, wherein the upper resistance support has a body portion defined by a top end portion and a bottom end portion, and the lower resistance support has a body portion defined by a top end portion and a bottom end portion; (ii) a vertical track member mounted on the lower resistance support of the supporting frame, the vertical track member extending vertically from about the top end portion to about the bottom end portion of the lower resistance support; (iii). a top spring-attachment member having a body portion defined by a first end portion and an opposite, second end portion, the body portion extending horizontally and mounted on about the top end portion of the upper resistance support; (iv). a bottom spring-attachment member having a body portion defined by a first end portion and an opposite, second end portion, the bottom spring-attachment member extending substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the top spring-attachment member and moveably coupled to the vertical track member such that a movement of the bottom spring-attachment member occurs within the vertical track member; and (v). a resilient resistance member 4 having a body portion with a body length of l defined by a top end portion and a bottom end portion, the resilient resistance member extending substantially vertical to and detachably affixed to the top and bottom spring-attachment members, respectively. 21. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 20, wherein the weight-supporting frame further comprises: a. a vertical frame vertically mounted on the base and having a lower holding bar and an upper support bar that is slidably coupled to the lower holding bar, the upper support bar having a body portion defined by a top end portion and a bottom end portion, and the lower holding bar having a body portion defined by a top end portion and a bottom end portion; b. a horizontal frame having a body portion defined by a first end portion and an opposite, second end portion, the body portion of the horizontal frame being symmetrically mounted onto the top end portion of the upper support bar; and c. a pair of arms having respective body portions, of which each being defined by a front end portion and a rear end portion, each arm being coupled to the horizontal frame and extending symmetrical to the other arm with respect to the vertical frame. 22. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 21, wherein the bottom end portion of the lower holding bar is detachably mounted on the base. 23. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 21, wherein the upper support bar comprises a plurality of coupling members in a vertical arrangement formed on the body portion thereof, each coupling member being adapted for cooperating with a corresponding coupling member formed on the body portion of the lower holding bar. 24. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 23, wherein each coupling member on the upper support bar is one of an aperture, a groove, a notch and a slot. 25. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 21, wherein the horizontal frame further comprises an arm track extending horizontally and operably coupled to the pair of arms such that the pair of arms are moveable within the arm track, thereby resulting in an adjustment of a distance between the pair of arms. 26. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 21, wherein the arm track comprises a pair of arm tracks, each arm track spaced apart from the other arm track and coupled to the respective arm such that each arm is independently moveable within the corresponding arm track, thereby resulting in an adjustment of a distance between the pair of arms. 27. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 25, wherein the arm track is coupled to each arm through an arm-track coupling mechanism mounted to the rear end of each arm. 28. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 20, wherein the resistance assembly comprises: a. a pair of supporting frames, each supporting frame extending substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the other supporting frame; b. a pair of bottom spring-attachment members, each bottom spring-attachment member being moveably coupled to the respective vertical track member; and c. a plurality of resilient resistance members, each resilient resistance member being detachably affixed to the top spring-attachment member and the respective bottom spring-attachment member; wherein the top spring-attachment member is symmetrically mounted on the respective top end portions of the corresponding upper resistance supports. 29. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 28, wherein each bottom spring-attachment member has at least one and the top spring-attachment member has a plurality of attachment mechanisms formed on the respective body portions thereof, the attachment mechanism being adapted for enabling the end portion of the resilient resistance member to be affixed thereto. 30. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 29, wherein the attachment mechanism is one of an aperture, a groove, a notch and a slot. 31. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 28, wherein each bottom spring-attachment member comprises a respective coupling mechanism being adapted for moving up and down within the respective vertical track member such that the bottom spring-attachment member moves accordingly. 32. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 20, wherein the exercise mechanism is one of a handle pull down mechanism, a handle bar and a squat bar. 33. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 20, wherein the connecting mechanism comprises a cable and a pulley. 34. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 21, further comprising a bench assembly moveably and detachably coupled to the lower holding bar of the vertical frame of the weight-supporting frame. 35. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 34, wherein the bench assembly comprises: a. an elongate bench frame having a body portion defined by a front end portion and a rear end portion, the body portion having a top surface and a bottom surface; b. a frame-connecting member mounted to the rear end portion of the elongate bench frame and adapted for moveably and detachably connecting the elongate bench frame to the lower holding bar of the vertical frame; and c. a seat pad moveably and detachably coupled to the top surface of the elongate bench frame. 36. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 35, further comprising a male connector extending substantially vertical to and mounted on the frame-connecting member. 37. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 35, further comprising a leg exercising mechanism having a leg lever and a leg support, the leg support being substantially perpendicular to the leg lever and flexibly coupled to the bottom surface of the front end portion of the elongate bench frame. 38. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 37, wherein the front end portion of the elongate bench frame is adapted for receiving and engaging the leg support of the leg exercising mechanism. 39. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 35, wherein the lower holding bar comprises at least one frame-connecting-member receiver formed on the body portion thereof, the frame-connecting-member receiver being adapted for enabling the frame-connecting member of the bench assembly to be affixed thereto. 40. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 39, wherein the frame-connecting-member receiver is one of an aperture, a groove, a notch and a slot. 41. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 34, wherein the vertical frame further comprises at least one foot-holder mounted on the lower holding bar thereof, the at least one foot-holder extending horizontally and adapted for anchoring a user's feet as the user doing a sit-up exercise. 42. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 35, wherein the bench assembly further comprises a wheel operably coupled to the bottom surface adjacent to the rear end portion of the elongate bench frame. 43. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 35, wherein the bench assembly further comprises a clip adapted for detachably affixing the seat pad to the elongate bench frame. 44. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 35, wherein the seat pad comprises a front seat pad and a rear seat pad, the rear seat pad moveably coupled to the front seat pad such that an angle α is formed between the front seat pad and the rear seat pad, and wherein the angle α is 0≦α≦180. 45. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 20, wherein the base comprises: a. a pair of support bars, each support bar extending parallel to and spaced apart from the other support bar, each support bar having a body portion defined by a front end and a rear end; b. a connecting bar connecting the pair of support bars and forming a vertical angle with each support bar; c. a pair of pull-out bars slidably attached to the respective support bars, each pull-out bar extending parallel to and spaced apart from the other pull-out bar, and having a body portion defined by a front end portion and a rear end portion; d. a pull-out-bar connector connecting the front end portions of the pair of pull-out bars and forming a vertical angle with each pull-out bar; and e. a platform having a body portion defined by a front end portion and rear end portion, the front end portion attached to the pull-out bar connector such that a movement of the pair of pull-out bars simultaneously moves the platform. 46. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 45, wherein the body portion of the support bars is adapted for enabling the pair of pull-out bars to slide in and out. 47. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 45, wherein the platform is situated below the connecting bar. 48. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 36, wherein the base comprises a female connector adapted for enabling the male connector to be affixed thereto. 49. A multi-purpose fitness apparatus, comprising: a. a base; b. a weight-supporting frame vertically mounted on the base; c. at least one exercise mechanism coupled to the weight-supporting frame; d. a resistance assembly for providing adjustable resistance, the resistance assembly vertically mounted on the base and located posterior to the weight-supporting frame; e. a bench assembly moveably and detachably coupled to the weight-supporting frame, the bench assembly having a leg exercise mechanism operably attached thereto; and f. a connecting mechanism coupling the exercise mechanism to the resistance assembly such that a movement of the exercise mechanism is resisted by a resistance provided by the resistance assembly; wherein the resistance assembly comprises: (i) a supporting frame vertically mounted on the base, the supporting frame including a lower resistance support and an upper resistance support that is slidably coupled to the lower resistance support, wherein the upper resistance support has a body portion defined by a top end portion and a bottom end portion, and the lower resistance support has a body portion defined by a top end portion and a bottom end portion; (ii) a vertical track member mounted on the lower resistance support of the supporting frame, the vertical track member extending vertically from about the top end portion to about the bottom end portion of the lower resistance support; (iii) a top spring-attachment member having a body portion defined by a first end portion and an opposite, second end portion, the body portion extending horizontally and mounted on about the top end portion of the upper resistance support; (iv) a bottom spring-attachment member having a body portion defined by a first end portion and an opposite, second end portion, the bottom spring-attachment member extending substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the top spring-attachment member and moveably coupled to the vertical track member such that a movement of the bottom spring-attachment member occurs within the vertical track member; and (v) a resilient resistance member having a body portion with a body length of l defined by a top end portion and a bottom end portion, the resilient resistance member extending substantially vertical to and detachably affixed to the top and bottom spring-attachment members, respectively. 50. The multi-purpose fitness apparatus of claim 49, wherein the base is extendable.
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