Lagree Technologies, Inc.

An exercise machine with visual guidance for providing an instructional lighting system for use with an exercise machine. The exercise machine with visual guidance generally provides for a novel exercise machine comprising an exercise platform movable substantially the length of one or more longitudinal rails, and a lighting system to instruct the exerciser on such exercise elements that may include the direction, pace or intensity of the exercise.

A carriage for an exercise machine comprises longitudinal and lateral handles defining the outer periphery of the carriage. First, second, and third support pads are positioned within this outer perimeter and coupled to a rectangular carriage frame. The carriage frame is constructed from interconnected vertical and horizontal segments arranged in a grid pattern. This grid structure provides enhanced rigidity and support to the carriage assembly. The integrated handle system and support pad arrangement create a versatile user interface that accommodates a wide range of exercise positions and movements.

An exercise machine handle system which provides for a plurality of exerciser positioning surfaces and gripping handles. The exercise machine handle system generally includes an exercise machine carriage and end platform handle system. The exercise machine carriage and end platform handle system includes a plurality of gripping features, thus allowing the exerciser to perform a substantially expanded repertoire of exercises using the exercise machine handle system. An exemplary embodiment of an exercise machine carriage and end platform system may include a carriage with a plurality of handles and a plurality of intermediate support members. In another exemplary embodiment, an exercise machine carriage and end platform system may include an end platform with a plurality of handles, a split carriage, and/or ladder step handles on a handle assembly.

A force assistance system for an exercise machine assists a user during a first portion of a lift. The force assistance system provides an assistance force at the beginning of a lift to help the user perform the lift. The assistance force reduces the amount of force the user must provide to start the lift. The assistance force helps the user exercise using higher weights for better muscle development. The force assistance system for the exercise machine generally includes an upper member, a lower member and at least one resilient member positioned between the upper member and the lower member. The upper member, the lower member and the at least one resilient member are adapted to be positioned between a frame and a movable arm of the exercise machine. The at least one resilient member applies the assistance force in an upward direction to the movable arm to help the user move the movable arm during a first portion of a lift.

An exercise machine with resistance selector system for selecting the number of bias members applying a resistance force against a movable platform. The exercise machine with resistance selector system generally includes one or more switches which are connected to the movable platform. Each of the one or more switches is adapted to engage or disengage a corresponding latch. When engaged, the latch will connect a corresponding bias member to the movable platform. When disengaged, the latch will disconnect a corresponding bias member from the movable platform. In this manner, an exerciser may easily adjust the number of bias members connected to the movable platform so as to adjust the resistance force applied against movement of the movable platform along a rail.

A shrouded spring assembly comprises a coil spring and a shroud. The coil spring includes a cylindrical body having a first and second attachment members coupled to the ends thereof. The shroud includes a sleeve portion that substantially encapsulates the cylindrical body of the coil spring, the sleeve portion including first and second end portions configured to enable the first and second attachment members to be operatively couplable to one or more external devices. The sleeve portion of the shroud is expandable and retractable along a longitudinal axis of the coil spring to accommodate stretching and retracting of the cylindrical body along a longitudinal axis.

An exercise machine storage system for safely storing various objects of an exerciser while the exerciser is performing exercise moves on an exercise machine. The exercise machine storage system generally includes an exercise machine including at least one rail, a carriage, and a pair of end platforms positioned at or near the respective ends of the exercise machine. The carriage is movable along a portion of the at least one rail. A pair of storage receptacles is connected to the exercise machine at or near its respective ends, such as underneath the end platforms. An exerciser may safely secure various objects within one or both of the storage receptacles while performing various exercise moves, with the objects being close enough to the exerciser such that the exerciser may hear any sounds, see any illumination, and/or feel any vibrations emitted by such objects while exercising.

An exercise machine with adjustable handles that provide for multiple handle positions. The exercise machine with adjustable handles generally includes a frame with one or more rails, a carriage movably positioned upon the rails, and a pair of adjustable handles positioned near an end of the frame. The adjustable handles each have a handle portion that is movably connected to a corresponding handle stanchion to pivot from a storage position to an extended position.

A tilting pad assembly for exercise machines and the like. A tilting pad assembly may include a pad and a pivot assembly coupled to the pad. The pivot assembly may include a pair of lift bases having contoured indentations disposed therein, the contoured indentations being opposingly facing and spaced apart. A lift support has a first end pivotably coupled to the pad and a second end having a pair of guide pegs extending outwardly into engagement with the contoured indentations such that the second end of the lift support is moveably captured between the pair of lift bases. The contoured indentations provide a first position for the guide pegs wherein the pad is stably supported by the lift support in a lowered position, and provide a second position for the guide pegs wherein the pad is stably supported by the lift support in a raised position.

An exercise machine resistance selection system for efficiently and easily adjusting a resistance force applied against movement of a carriage in at least one direction. An exercise machine includes a frame having at least one rail and a carriage movably connected to the at least one rail. A biasing member is selectively and removably connected to the carriage by a first catch member, with the first catch member being adjustable between an engaged position in which the first catch member is adapted to engage with the biasing member to impart a resistance force against movement of the carriage and a disengaged position in which the first catch member is adapted to release biasing member. A first retaining member is adapted to retain the biasing member in place below the carriage when the biasing member is released from the first catch member.