Technical Field

The present invention relates to an exercise equipment anchor to which an article of exercise equipment is fastenable and to an exercise equipment anchor mounting body for holding the exercise equipment anchor.

Background

A fully-equipped gym can require a large number of pieces of exercise equipment. Accommodating the large number of pieces of exercise equipment can involve using a large amount of space. Some of the pieces of exercise equipment used in a gym also lack versatility in that only a few specific exercises can be performed on the equipment.

Summary

Described herein is an exercise equipment anchor mounting body. The anchor mounting body comprises a plurality of anchor couplers. The plurality of anchor couplers is arranged over one or more outer surfaces of the anchor mounting body. An exercise equipment anchor, which is configured for the releasable attachment of one or more articles of exercise equipment to the exercise equipment anchor, is independently couplable to each individual anchor coupler from the plurality of anchor couplers. Each individual anchor coupler comprises: a first connector configured to, in use, releasably connect to a second connector of the exercise equipment anchor to securely fix the exercise equipment anchor to the anchor mounting body.

Also described herein is an exercise equipment anchor. The exercise equipment anchor is couplable to each individual anchor coupler from a plurality of anchor couplers arranged over one or more outer surfaces of an exercise equipment anchor mounting body. The exercise equipment anchor comprises: a fastener and a second connector. The fastener is configured for the releasable attachment of one or more articles of exercise equipment to the exercise equipment anchor. The second connector is configured to, in use, releasably connect to a first connector of one of the anchor couplers from the plurality of anchor couplers to securely fix the exercise equipment anchor to the anchor mounting body.

An exercise equipment kit is also described herein and comprises: one or more exercise equipment anchor mounting bodies according to any of the examples described herein; and one or more exercise equipment anchors according to any of the examples described herein. The exercise equipment kit may comprise one or more articles of exercise equipment. The one or more articles of exercise equipment may comprise one or more resistance bands.

Further optional features are described herein and a selection of those features are set out the dependent claims.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention, given by way of example only, which is made with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

Figure 1 schematically illustrates an example of an exercise equipment kit as described herein.

Figure 2 schematically illustrates an example of an exercise equipment anchor mounting body as described herein. Figure 3 schematically illustrates another example of an exercise equipment anchor mounting body as described herein.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of an example of an exercise equipment anchor as described herein.

Figure 5 is a top elevation of an example of an anchor coupler as described herein.

Figure 6 is another perspective view of the exercise equipment anchor of Figure 4.

Figure 7 is a side elevation of another example of an exercise equipment anchor as described herein.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the exercise equipment anchor of Figure 7.

Figures 8a, 8b, and 8c illustrate the coupling of an exercise equipment anchor to an anchor coupler of an exercise equipment anchor mounting body as described herein.

Figure 9 is a perspective view of another example of an exercise equipment anchor mounting body as described herein.

Figures 10, 11, and 12 are perspective views of another example of an exercise equipment anchor mounting body as described herein.

Figure 13 illustrates an example of an exercise equipment kit, as described herein, in use. Detailed Description

A fully-equipped public gym is usually stocked with a large number of pieces of exercise equipment because some pieces of exercise equipment are only suitable for performing a limited number of exercises. Accordingly, to provide a wide range of exercises for users of the gym, a large space is required to accommodate all the pieces of exercise equipment. Furthermore, users often experience long waiting times to use certain pieces of exercise equipment since some such pieces are popular with all users of the gym. Some users also do not wish to use some particular pieces of exercise equipment due to their specialised nature, the complex skills required to operate them, or the fact that they require specific exercising techniques to be used properly and safely. For many users, the prospect of training to use such pieces of exercise equipment is unappealing due to undesirable costs and time that may be required to reach the necessary level of proficiency to safely use the pieces of exercise equipment.

The Applicant has developed an exercise equipment kit that can be used to anchor certain articles of exercise equipment such as, for example, resistance bands. Resistance bands are elastic bands that provide resistance when placed under tension during exercising a limb or other part of the body. As many different types of exercise can be performed with resistance bands, and all parts of the body can be exercised, the Applicant anticipates that the exercise equipment kit will be particularly used with resistance bands, although other suitable articles of exercise equipment may be used with the exercise equipment anchor. The exercise equipment kit includes an anchor mounting body on which one or more anchors can be mounted in one of a multiple of positions on the anchor mounting body. Articles of exercise equipment, such as resistance bands, can be fastened to the one or more anchors mounted on the anchor mounting body. In this way, the articles of exercise equipment are restrained by the anchor mounting body via the anchor(s). One or more articles of exercise equipment can be restrained by using one anchor mounted on the anchor mounting body or by using one or more corresponding anchors mounted on the anchor mounting body. The multiple mounting positions allow for one or more articles of exercise equipment, such as resistance bands, to be used to perform many different exercises by a user of the exercise equipment kit. The Applicant envisages that the exercise equipment kit may be used in public gyms where multiple anchor mounting bodies and many anchors will be provided to users of the public gym. The exercise equipment kit may also be used in offices, hotels, and cruise ships, for example. The Applicant also anticipates that the exercise equipment kit may be used in a home environment where the kit will be particularly useful in providing individuals with access to a wide range of exercises without the need to furnish the home with a large number of pieces of exercise equipment, which would be costly and occupy too much space within the home.

Accordingly, described herein is an exercise equipment anchor mounting body. Also described herein is an exercise equipment anchor. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body and the exercise equipment anchor may be provided separately or together in an exercise equipment kit. The exercise equipment kit may contain one or more of each of the exercise equipment anchor mounting body and the exercise equipment anchor. The exercise equipment kit may also comprise one or more articles of exercise equipment, such as resistance bands.

Figure 1 schematically illustrates an example of an exercise equipment kit 10. In this example, the exercise equipment kit 10 comprises an exercise equipment anchor mounting body 20, an exercise equipment anchor 30, and two exercise equipment articles 100. In some other examples, the exercise equipment kit 10 comprises: one or more exercise equipment anchor mounting bodies 10; one or more exercise equipment anchors 30; and one or more exercise equipment articles 100. For instance, the exercise equipment kit 10 may comprise two exercise equipment anchor mounting bodies 20 in which one of the anchor mounting bodies may have a different structure from the other anchor mounting body. A plurality of exercise equipment anchors 30 may be provided in the exercise equipment kit 10. More than one of the exercise equipment anchors 30 from the plurality of exercise equipment anchors 30 may be mounted on the anchor mounting body 20 at the same time. A plurality of exercise equipment articles 100 may be provided in the exercise equipment kit 10. More than one of the exercise equipment articles 100 from the plurality of exercise equipment articles 100 may be attached to one anchor 30 at the same time, in use. Where more than one of the exercise equipment anchors 30 from the plurality of exercise equipment anchors 30 is mounted on the anchor mounting body 20 at the same time, each exercise equipment anchor 30 may have one or more exercise equipment articles 100 attached thereto, in use. Thus, one or more exercise equipment articles 100 from the plurality of exercise equipment articles 100 may be restrained by the anchor mounting body 20 via one or more corresponding anchors 30 mounted to the anchor mounting body 20. One or more of the exercise equipment articles 100 may comprise a resistance band. For instance, one or more resistance bands may be provided in the exercise equipment kit 10.

As shown in Figure 1, the exercise equipment anchor mounting body 20 comprises a plurality of anchor couplers 24. The plurality of anchor couplers 24 is arranged over one or more outer surfaces 22 of the anchor mounting body 20. In the example shown in Figure 1, the plurality of anchor couplers 24 is arranged over at least three outer surfaces 22 of the anchor mounting body 20. The anchor mounting body 20 may comprise any suitable number of outer surfaces 22 and the plurality of anchor couplers 24 may be arranged over any suitable number of the outer surfaces 22.

As also shown in Figure 1, the exercise equipment anchor 30 is selectively and independently couplable to each one of the anchor couplers 24 from the plurality of anchor couplers 24. Each individual anchor coupler 24 comprises a first connector 26. In use, the first connector 26 of each anchor coupler 24 is releasably connectable to a second connector 34 of the exercise equipment anchor 30. Where a plurality of exercise equipment anchors 30 is provided in the exercise equipment kit 10, the first connector 26 is releasably connectable to the second connector 34 of each exercise equipment anchor 30 from the plurality of exercise equipment anchors 30. Connecting the first connector 26 to the second connector 34 securely fixes the exercise equipment anchor 30 to the anchor mounting body 20. Once securely fixed to the anchor mounting body 20, the exercise equipment anchor 30 provides a strong, stable, and reliable fixing point for the exercise equipment article 30, which is then anchored to the mass of the anchor mounting body 30 and thereby retained in place during use.

The, or each, exercise equipment anchor 30 is configured for the releasable attachment of one or more of the exercise equipment articles 100 to the exercise equipment anchor 30. The, or each, exercise equipment anchor 30 may comprise a fastener 32. The fastener 32 is configured for the releasable attachment of one or more of the exercise equipment articles 100 to the exercise equipment anchor 30. In the example shown in Figure 1, the fastener 32 comprises, a ring, a hoop, or a loop shape, that permits the attachment of the article 100 of exercise equipment. For example, the exercise equipment article 100 may comprise a carabiner or shackle that permits one end of article 100 to be attached to the fastener 32. In another example, the exercise equipment article 100 may be tied to the fastener 32 at one end.

The, or each, exercise equipment anchor 30 comprises the second connector 34 mentioned above. The second connector 34 is configured to, in use, releasably connect to the first connector 26 of one of the anchor couplers 24 from the plurality of anchor couplers 24 to securely fix the exercise equipment anchor 30 to the anchor mounting body 20. In some examples, the exercise equipment anchor 30 comprises a base 36, such as a plate, on which the fastener 32 and the second connector 34 are supported.

The exercise equipment anchor 30 is couplable to each individual anchor coupler 24 from the plurality of anchor couplers 24 arranged over the one or more outer surfaces 22 of the exercise equipment anchor mounting body 20. Thus, as shown by arrow C in Figure 1, the exercise equipment anchor 30 is mountable to the anchor mounting body 20 at a number of different positions on the anchor mounting body 20, each position corresponding to the position of one of the anchor couplers 24 on an outer surface(s) 22 of the anchor mounting body 20. As the first connector 26 and the second connector 34 are releasably connectable with one another, the exercise equipment anchor 30 is decouplable from the anchor coupler 24. The decoupled exercise equipment anchor 30 can be moved to another one of the anchor couplers 24 from the plurality of anchor couplers 24 or placed into storage for later use. Taken together, the first connector 26 and the second connector 34 form a connector system that is configured to, in use, releasably secure the exercise equipment anchor 30 to the anchor mounting body 20. The first connector 26 and the second connector 34 may each comprise complementary engageable structures (i.e. complementary to one another). When the complementary structures are engaged with one another, the first connector 26 is connected to the second connector 34 thereby securing the exercise equipment anchor 30 to the anchor mounting body 20.

In some uses of the exercise equipment kit 10, one or more exercise equipment articles 100 may then be fastened to one exercise equipment anchor 30. In other uses, one or more exercise equipment articles 100 may each be fastened to a corresponding exercise equipment anchor 30. The one or more exercise equipment articles 100 may be mounted to the anchor mounting body 20 in a number of different positions and arrangements and, as noted above, this allows for the one or more exercise equipment articles 100, such as resistance bands, to be used in many different ways and for many different exercises to be performed by a user of the exercise equipment kit 10. In this way, the exercise equipment kit 10 provides a versatile exercise system with which a wide range of exercises can be performed by a wide variety of users; a person’s height, for example, should not affect their ability to use the exercise equipment kit 10 because there are so many options available for anchoring exercise equipment articles 100 to the anchor mounting body 20. Furthermore, the exercise equipment kit 10 allows for the efficient use of space within a public gym or a user’s home. The exercise equipment kit 10 therefore provides access to a wide range of exercises at lower cost than the expenditure that would be required to acquire the large number of pieces of exercise equipment normally accessible in a public gym.

The use of the one or more couplable exercise equipment anchors 30 provides multiple mounting points for the exercise equipment articles 100 without the arrangement requiring mounting components being located at each mounting point. A mounting body constructed with mounting components located at each mounting point would be heavier and more expensive. As discussed further below, in some examples, the couplable exercise equipment anchors 30 can be arranged in a number of different orientations on the selected anchor coupler 24. This adds further versatility to the exercise equipment kit 10 because the exercise equipment articles 100 can be retained in a number of different orientations by the anchor mounting body 20.

As shown in Figure 1, the plurality of anchor couplers 24 may be arranged in any suitable arrangement over the outer surfaces 22 of the anchor mounting body 30. For instance, the plurality of anchor couplers 24 may be arranged in columns and rows on at least one outer surface 22 of the anchor mounting body 20. In some examples, columns may be vertical and rows may be horizontal. For some outer surfaces 22, only one anchor coupler 24 may be present. In the case of the example of Figure 1, on one outer surface 22 the anchor couplers 24 are arranged in two columns and three rows of anchor couplers and on a second surface 22 the anchor couplers 24 are arranged in a single column. The third surface 22 (of the visible surfaces in Figure 1) only comprises one anchor coupler 24. In other examples, the plurality of anchor couplers 24 may be in a substantially unorganised or random arrangement, if required.

In some examples, the anchor mounting body 20 may comprise a computing device that aids the user in performing exercises with the exercise equipment kit 10. The computing device may comprise a processor and, in some examples, a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium encodable with instructions executable by the processor. The computing device may provide various guided exercise programmes to a user. For instance, the guided exercise programmes may be stored as machine-readable instructions on the storage medium. The anchor mounting body 20 may comprise a display. The computing device may comprise the display. The computing device may comprise a graphical user interface (GUI). The GUI may be incorporated into the display. The GUI may allow a user to control the computing device, for instance to cause the processor to execute a set of instructions. For instance, the GUI may be used to cause the processor to show media output on the display that includes exercise directions, for instance the guided exercise programmes. In some examples, the anchor mounting body 20 may comprise a speaker system, which, in some instances, may be comprised in, or integrated with, the computing device.

In some examples, the anchor mounting body 20 may comprise one or more image sensors. The one or more images sensors may supply image data, derived from a digitised image, such as a digitised image of a user exercising, to an image processor, for example the processor of the computing device. The one or more image sensors may be incorporated in respective cameras. The one or more image sensors may be located on one or more of the outer surfaces 22 of the anchor mounting body 20. The image processor may, in some examples, supply the image to the display. In some examples, the storage medium may be encoded with instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to use digitised images of the user exercising to determine whether the user is performing a certain exercise in the proper manner. The resulting determination can then, in some examples, be output to the display for the benefit of the user.

It will be understood that, in other examples, the computing device may be located elsewhere than being physically incorporated into the anchor mounting body 20. For instance, the anchor mounting body 20 may include the display, GUI, speaker, and/or image sensors whilst the processor and/or storage medium are connected to the anchor mounting body 20 through a wired or wireless connection to permit communication with the display, GUI, speaker, and/or image sensors.

In other examples, a bracket, a recess, a sleeve, or a pocket may be provided on the anchor mounting body 20 to which a computing device may be removably attached. For example, the bracket, recess, sleeve, or pocket may be configured to support a tablet computer. The tablet computer may be used to display exercise programme related media, for example.

The exercise equipment anchor mounting body 20 may be provided in a number of suitable configurations. In one example, the anchor mounting body 20 may be configured for mounting on a wall. Mounting the anchor mounting body on a wall can provide a space efficient exercise area. Mounting the anchor mounting body on a wall can also allow a user to perform particular exercises that use a generally upright stance or that use a sitting position in front of the anchor mounting body 20.

An example of an anchor mounting body 20 configured for mounting on a wall is shown in Figure 2. The anchor mounting body 20 comprises a wall- mountable panel. In one example, the plurality of anchor couplers 24 is arranged over a front face 23 of the wall-mountable panel. In this example, no anchor couplers are arranged over the remaining outer surfaces 22 of the wall- mountable panel. In other examples, anchor couplers 24 may be provided on the left side, right side, top, and/or bottom of the wall-mountable panel. The wall-mountable panel is mountable to the wall, in the direction W in Figure 2, so that the outer face 23 faces in an outwardly direction from the wall. In the example shown in Figure 2, the plurality of anchor couplers 24 is arranged in columns and rows of anchor couplers 24 on the front face 23. As mentioned above, it will be understood that the plurality of anchor couplers 24 may be arranged in any suitable arrangement or pattern on the wall-mountable panel.

The wall-mountable panel may comprise a mounting structure configured for fixing the wall-mountable panel to the wall. For instance, the wall-mountable panel may comprise one or more battens that are fixable to the wall and that support the wall-mountable panel when mounted on the wall.

In some examples, the wall-mountable panel may comprise a computing device, such as the computing device described above, that aids the user in performing exercises with the exercise equipment kit 10. The wall-mountable panel may comprise one or more of the display, GUI, speaker system speaker, and/or image sensors as described above.

In the example shown in Figure 2, the wall-mountable panel comprises a display device 28. The display device 28 is attached the wall-mountable panel. In the example shown in Figure 2, the display device 28 is located in the centre of the front face 23. The display device 28 can therefore be located substantially at the same height as a user’s head (in a standing position) when the wall- mountable panel is mounted on a wall. In the example shown, the display device 28 is aligned with a central column of anchor couplers 24. The wall- mountable panel may include a speaker located above the display device 28, for instance. The display device 28 may incorporate a GUI so that a user can control the computing device. The computing device may comprise a tablet computer, for example. The computing device may be supported on the wall- mountable panel by a support bracket. As the display device 28 and/or speaker are located on the wall-mountable panel, the user can, for example, receive exercise coaching without having to remove the resistance band(s) from their body or needing to hold a computing device in their hands.

As shown in Figure 2, in some examples, the wall-mountable panel comprises one or more image sensors 29. In some examples, one or more of the one or more image sensors 29 is arranged on the front face of the wall-mountable panel. The image sensors 29 may be arranged elsewhere on the wall-mountable panel. In some examples, as shown in Figure 2, one or more of the one or more image sensors 29 may be positioned at a distance, measured in a direction substantially perpendicular to the front face 23, from the front face 23 of the wall-mountable panel. For instance, one or more of the one or more image sensors 29 may be mounted on a pole or other support that projects from the wall-mountable panel. This arrangement allows an image of a user exercising to be taken from a side of the user, whereas front face 23 mounted image sensors 29 will take an image of the front of the user. In this way, a complete three-dimensional view of the user can be sourced and, in certain examples, processed by the computing device. The image sensors 29 can supply one or more digitised images, such as a digitised image of a user exercising, to the computing device. The one or image sensors 29 may be incorporated in respective cameras attached to the wall-mountable panel.

The wall-mountable panel may comprise a mirror surface. In some examples, the front face 23 of the wall-mountable panel comprises a mirror surface. Providing a mirror on the front face 23 of the wall-mountable panel allows a user to view their reflection as they exercise in front of the wall-mountable panel, which permits the user to make an assessment of whether a particular exercise is being performed correctly.

The wall-mountable panel may comprise an openable door that permits access to an internal space of the wall-mountable panel. The internal space can then be used to store items, for example exercise equipment articles 100. The openable door may also permit access to the computing device and/or other components of the wall-mountable panel.

In another configuration, the anchor mounting body 20 may be an exercise box that is shaped and configured to be easily moved around an exercise space by a user. The exercise box can be placed in different places in a home, gymnasium, or outside to perform a range of exercises. For instance, the exercise box can be placed against a wall to provide a secure resting position whilst a user is exercising. Alternatively, a user may stand on the exercise box whilst using a resistance band attached to an exercise equipment anchor coupled to one of the anchor couplers of the exercise box. The exercise box can also be easily moved between different exercise spaces by a user; for instance, the exercise box can easily be transported between a public gym and a home. In this way, the exercise box may permit exercises to be performed with an individual’s personal trainer and then later at home. The exercise box can also be used for other exercises such as step-ups. Conveniently, the exercise box may be hollow, and the internal space may be used as storage for pieces of exercise equipment, such as resistance bands, and the exercise equipment anchor(s) that are to be used with the exercise box.

The plurality of anchor couplers may be arranged over any suitable number of outer surfaces 22 of the box. For instance, the plurality of anchor couplers may be arranged over at least one, two, three, or more outer surfaces of the box. In some examples, the box substantially comprises a cuboid. For example, the box may comprise a rectangular cuboid bounded by six quadrilateral outer surfaces. An example of an anchor mounting body 20 in the form of a box comprising a rectangular cuboid is shown in Figure 3. In the example shown, the plurality of anchor couplers 24 is arranged over the three visible outer surfaces 22 of the box and two hidden outer surfaces 22. Thus, in this example, the plurality of anchor couplers 24 is arranged over five outer surfaces 22 of the box and the bottom of the box, indicated with reference B, has no anchor couplers 24. In other examples, all six outer surfaces 22 of the box may have anchor couplers 24.

In the example shown in Figure 3, the plurality of anchor couplers 24 is arranged in columns and rows of anchor couplers 24 on each outer surface 22. As mentioned above, it will be understood that the plurality of anchor couplers 24 may be arranged in any suitable arrangement or pattern on the outer surfaces 22 of the box. For instance, for those outer surfaces 22 having anchor couplers 24, one anchor coupler 24 from the plurality of anchor couplers 24 may be arranged at each corner of the quadrilateral outer surface 22. As shown in Figure 3, other anchor couplers 24 may be located at other positions on the one or more of the outer surfaces 22. By providing the plurality of anchor couplers 24 in different positions on the box allows the exercise equipment anchor(s) to be mounted in a variety of locations on the box. A variety of exercises can thereby be performed by moving the exercise equipment anchor(s) to the different anchor couplers 24 on the box.

The wall-mountable panel and the exercise box may be used independently with exercise equipment articles 100, such as resistance bands. Whilst the two anchor mounting bodies 20 described above can be used separately from one another, it is intended that the exercise box and the wall-mountable panel can also be used together in some cases. Thus, the wall-mountable panel can be used both with and without the exercise box and vice versa. The exercise box and the wall-mountable panel can be provided together in the exercise equipment kit. Furthermore, it will be apparent that exercise equipment anchor(s) 30 are interchangeably usable with the wall-mountable panel and exercise box. Thus, exercise equipment articles, such as resistance bands, can be used interchangeably with the wall-mountable panel and exercise box.

In some examples, the anchor couplers 24 may be configured to support, in addition to being couplable to the exercise equipment anchors 30, other pieces of exercise equipment that are useable for specific exercises. For instance, the anchor couplers 24 may each be configured to support pull-up bars, boxing bags, and the like. Such other pieces of exercise equipment may be supported on a single anchor coupler 24 or more than one anchor coupler 24. For example, a pull-up bar may be supported on a pair of anchor couplers 24. In another example, a boxing bag may be hung from a pole supported by one or more anchor couplers 24. As mentioned above, the first connector 26 and the second connector 34 may each comprise complementary engageable structures that, when engaged with one another, connect the first connector 26 and the second connector 34 together. In one example, the first 26 and second 34 connectors are rotatable relative to one another to engage the complementary engageable structures and connect the first connector 26 and second connector 34 together. The first connector 26 may be rotatable relative to the second connector 34 or the second connector 34 may be rotatable relative to the first connector 26 to engage the complementary engageable structures. In some examples, one of, of both of, the first connector 26 and second connector 34 may be rotatable relative to their respective anchor mounting body 20 and exercise equipment anchor 30 to engage the complementary engageable structures. In an example, the exercise equipment anchor 30 is rotatable during coupling to cause the second connector 34 to rotate and engage the complementary engageable structures. In other examples, the second connector 34 may be independently rotatable of the remainder of the exercise equipment anchor 30 to engage the complementary engageable structures. In other examples, the first connector 26 may be independently rotatable of the remainder of the anchor mounting body 20 to engage the complementary engageable structures.

It will be understood that other engagement configurations may be employed to connect the first connector 26 and the second connector 34 together. For example, the first connector 26 and the second connector 34 may be translatable relative to one another to engage the complementary engageable structures and form the connection. For instance, one of the first connector 26 and the second connector 34 may comprise a hook that is slidably engageable with a pocket of the other connector. In another example, one of the first connector 26 and the second connector 34 may comprise a magnetic element that can releasably connect the first connector 26 and the second connector 34 together. For instance, one of the connectors may comprise an electromagnet that can be activated by a user to connect the first connector 26 and the second connector 34 together. In certain examples, one of the first 26 and second connectors 34 may comprise a latch that is configured to be engageable with a keeper of the other connector to connect the first 26 and second connectors 34 together. In one example, the first connector 26 comprises the keeper and the second connector 34 comprises the latch. In another example, the first connector 26 comprises the latch and the second connector 34 comprises the keeper. The keeper acts to retain or hold the latch in position when the latch and keeper are engaged and so the first 26 and second connectors 34 are connected together. In some examples, the keeper may be shaped to guide the latch into an engaged position. In one example, where the first 26 and second connectors 34 are rotatable relative to one another, the latch comprises a cam that is rotatable into an engaged position with the keeper to connect the first 26 and second connectors 34 together.

In some examples of the anchor mounting body 20 and exercise equipment anchor 30, each individual anchor coupler comprises a first locking element configured to engage with a second locking element of the exercise equipment anchor 30 when the exercise equipment anchor 30 is mounted in the desired position and orientation on the anchor mounting body 20. The engagement of the first locking element with the second locking element prevents movement of the exercise equipment anchor 30 relative to the anchor mounting body 30.

In some examples of the anchor mounting body 20 and exercise equipment anchor 30, each individual anchor coupler comprises a first indexing element configured to engage with a second indexing element of the exercise equipment anchor 30. The first indexing element and the second indexing element together form an indexing mechanism configured to allow the exercise equipment anchor 30 to be mounted in the desired position and orientation on the anchor mounting body 20. In these examples, the first connector 26 and the second connector 34 are configured to cooperate with the first indexing element and the second indexing element to allow the exercise equipment anchor 30 to be mounted in the desired position and orientation on the anchor mounting body 20. The engagement of the first indexing element with the second indexing element precisely locates and orients the anchor mounting body 30 in one of a plurality of discrete locations and orientations. The plurality of discrete locations and orientations may be arranged at regular intervals. For instance, in one case where the first 26 and second connectors 34 are rotatable relative to one another, the first indexing element may comprise a plurality of equally spaced holes defined by the anchor coupler 24 and the second indexing element may comprise an indexing pin that is removably insertable into each hole from the plurality of equally spaced holes. Each hole corresponds to one particular orientation from a plurality of discrete orientations of the exercise equipment anchor 30 relative to, and when mounted on, the anchor mounting body 20. The exercise equipment anchor 30 can be precisely moved in a repeatable and controlled manner to any one of the orientations by inserting the indexing pin into the hole corresponding to the selected orientation.

In some examples, the locking mechanism and the indexing mechanism may be one and the same mechanism. That is, the anchor mounting body 20 and exercise equipment anchor 30 may be configured so that the locking functionality and the indexing functionality are performed by the same elements. Accordingly, in some examples, the first locking element or the second locking element may be configured to permit the exercise equipment anchor 30 to be arranged in a plurality of locations and orientations relative to the anchor mounting body 20. For instance, the first locking element or the second locking element may be configured to engage with the other locking element in more than one orientation of the exercise equipment anchor 30. The first connector 26 and/or the second connector 34 may be configured to cooperate with the first indexing element and/or the second indexing element to allow the exercise equipment anchor 30 to be mounted in the desired position and orientation on the anchor mounting body 20.

Figure 4 illustrates an example of an exercise equipment anchor 30 in which the second connector 34 comprises a latch 340. Figure 5 illustrates an example of an anchor coupler 24 that is configured for coupling with the exercise equipment anchor 30 of Figure 4. Figure 5 is an elevation, with the anchor coupler 24 arranged on an outer surface 22 of the anchor mounting body 20, and the view angle being perpendicular to the page. In this example, the latch comprises a cam 342. The cam 342 has a cross-shaped form. The cam 342 comprises four cam lobes 344 that are engageable with the first connector 26, which comprises a keeper 260, of the anchor coupler 24. The cam 342 is supported on a shaft 346 so that it projects from base 36 of the exercise equipment anchor 30. The cam 342 and a portion of the shaft 346 are insertable into an opening 266 into a receptacle defined in the keeper 260. The opening 266 is complementary in shape to the cam 342 and shaft 346 and defines four keeper lobes 264. The keeper lobes 264 have inner (or rearward) surfaces that face the inside of the receptacle and are engageable with the four lobes 344 of the cam 342. In one example the keeper 260 comprises a plate through which the opening 266 is defined. The keeper 260 may comprise a plastics material. The keeper 260 may comprise a metal or metal alloy material, which can be resistant to surface scratching from mounting the exercise equipment anchor 30. The plastics, metal, or metal alloy may be coated or hardened to enhance scratch resistance. To mount the exercise equipment anchor 30, the cam 342 and shaft 346 are inserted into the opening 266 and the exercise equipment anchor 30 is rotated. The shaft 346 and opening 266 should be coaxial when the cam 342 and shaft 346 are inserted into the opening 266. Rotating the exercise equipment anchor 30 engages each of the four cam lobes 344 with a corresponding keeper lobe 264 thereby securing the exercise equipment anchor 30 to the anchor mounting body 20. Each cam lobe 344 engages with the inner surface of the corresponding keeper lobe 264 to connect the first connector 26 with the second connector 34. In some examples, where the anchor mounting body 20 comprises the wall-mountable panel, the receptacle may be configured so that the latch 260 is connectable to a rear wall keeper of the wall-mountable panel. The shaft 346 may be configured to reach the rear wall. In some examples, the shaft 346 may be extensible so as to be variable in length thereby permitting engagement with the keeper or the rear wall keeper. Being connectable to the rear wall may allow exercise equipment anchor to bear a higher load. Other pieces of exercise equipment that are useable for specific exercises, such as those discussed above (e.g. pull-up bars), may be supported on, or additionally supported on, the rear wall keeper.

As also shown in Figure 4, the exercise equipment anchor 30 comprises a second locking element 350. The second locking element 350 is engageable with a first locking element 250 of the anchor coupler 24 to prevent movement of the exercise equipment anchor 30 relative to the anchor mounting body 20. In this example, the second locking element 350 comprises a retractable locking pin 352 and the first locking element 250 comprises a plurality of locking-pin receiving holes 252 that are configured to receive the locking pin 352. The locking pin 352 is biased to engage with one locking-pin receiving hole 252 from a plurality of locking-pin receiving holes 252 when the locking pin 352 and that locking-pin receiving hole 252 are in alignment. When the locking pin 252 is engaged with one of the locking-pin receiving holes 252, the exercise equipment anchor 30 cannot move relative to the anchor mounting body 20. Retracting the locking pin 352 removes the locking pin 252 from engagement with the locking-pin receiving hole 252 thereby permitting the exercise equipment anchor 30 to again move relative to the anchor mounting body 20. The exercise equipment anchor 30 and the anchor coupler 24 are configured so that, when the locking pin 352 and the particular locking-pin receiving hole 252 are in alignment, the latch 340 is engaged with the keeper 260. Accordingly, as the locking pin 352 is biased to engage with the lockingpin receiving holes 252 when in alignment, the latch 240 cannot be disengaged from the keeper 260 without a user retracting the locking pin 352; consequently, the exercise equipment anchor 30 is immovable and will remain coupled to the anchor coupler 24 until a user decides to retract the locking pin 352 and disconnect the second connector 34 from the first connector 2.

Figure 6 shows another view of the exercise equipment anchor 30 of Figure 4. The second locking element 350 comprises a knob 354 that is attached to the locking pin 352 and allows a user to grasp the locking pin 352 and retract it. As shown in Figure 6, the knob 354 may be knurled to assist with grasping. Biasing the locking pin 352 may be achieved by any suitable means. For example, a coil spring may be retained under tension within a sleeve 356 that houses the locking pin 352. In order to retract the locking pin 352, the user grasps the knob and pulls it to overcome the biasing force keeping the locking pin 352 engaged with the locking-pin receiving hole 252.

Figure 5 also illustrates how the plurality of locking-pin receiving holes 252 are arranged in a regular pattern that allows the exercise equipment anchor 30 to be oriented in any one of four orientations, each spaced apart by an angle of 90°. Thus, the retractable locking pin 352 and the plurality of locking-pin receiving holes 252 together also comprise an indexing mechanism in accordance with the examples described above. Due to the symmetrical nature of the latch 340 and the corresponding keeper 260 features, the latch 340 and keeper 260 function equally well to couple the exercise equipment anchor 30 to the anchor mounting body 20 at any of the selected orientations. In the case of the example shown in Figure 5, there are four locking-pin receiving holes 252 spaced evenly around a pitch circle diameter, the dimensions of which can be appropriately selected to suit the exercise equipment anchor 30. It will be understood that there could be any other suitable number of locking-pin receiving holes 252, such as two, three, five, six, or more holes as required.

Referring again to Figure 6, one example of the fastener 32 configured for the releasable attachment of one or more of the exercise equipment articles 100 to the exercise equipment anchor 30 is shown. In this example, the fastener 32 comprises a hoop, or loop shape, that permits the attachment of the article 100 of exercise equipment. In this instance, the fastener 32 is a ring that projects from, and returns to, the base 36. Another example of exercise equipment anchor 30 comprising a fastener 32 is shown in Figures 7 and 8. In this example, the fastener 32 comprises a comprises a hook projecting from the base 36. The second connector 34 and second locking element 350 of the example shown in Figures 7 and 8 are the same configuration as for the exercise equipment anchor 30 illustrated in Figures 4 and 6. The hook has an opening or gap between the hook body and the base 36, which can allow for a more efficient or fast connection of an exercise equipment article 100. In the case of resistance bands, the hook example may be particularly useful as the need to loop the band or thread the band is not required.

The fastener 32 configurations shown in Figures 4, 6, 7, and 8 are beneficial to a user because the fasteners 32 are additionally usable as a handle when the exercise equipment anchors 30 are being mounted to the anchor mounting body 20. Thus, the exercise equipment anchors 30 may comprise a handle, which may be attached to the base 36. In some examples, the handle is formed by the fastener 32. In other examples, the exercise equipment anchor 30 may comprise a handle separate from the fastener 32. The handle allows a user to mount the exercise equipment anchor 30 to the anchor mounting body 20 and, where an indexing mechanism is employed, to locate the exercise equipment anchor 30 at the selected orientation to the anchor mounting body 20.

Figures 8a, 8b, and 8c illustrate one example of the exercise equipment anchor 30 of Figures 4 and 6 being coupled to the anchor coupler 24 to mount the exercise equipment anchor 30 to the anchor mounting body 20.

In Figure 8a, a user inserts, in the direction of arrow A, the latch 340 and a portion of the shaft 346 into the opening 266 of the keeper 260. The user may grasp the fastener 32 and use it as a handle to perform the required coupling motions. As shown in Figure 8b, the user may grasp the knob 354 to retract the locking pin 352 in the direction of the arrow R. Alternatively, as the locking pin 352 contacts the keeper 260, the locking pin 352 will be forced back against the biasing force of the second locking element 350 assembly. Once the base 36 contacts the anchor coupler 24, the user can twist or rotate the whole exercise equipment anchor 30, in the direction of arrow T and by 45°, to engage the latch 340 with the rearward surfaces of keeper 260. Figure 8c, which is a view of the inner surfaces of the keeper 260 when the latch 340 is engaged with the keeper 260, illustrates how each of the four cam lobes 344 is engaged with a corresponding keeper lobe 264 once the exercise equipment anchor 30 has been rotated to the required position to connect the first connector 26 with the second connector 34 and secure the exercise equipment anchor 30 to the anchor mounting body 20.

Figure 8c also illustrates how the locking pin 352 is aligned with and, due to the biasing force, is engaged with one of the locking-pin receiving holes 252. Engagement of the locking pin 352 with the selected locking-pin receiving hole 252 sets the exercise equipment anchor 30 at a particular orientation to the anchor mounting body 20. In this instance, and if the anchor mounting body 20 comprises the wall-mountable panel for example, the locking-pin receiving holes 252 and the keeper lobes 264 are arranged so that the fastener 32 (and handle) is arranged in either a horizontal or vertical orientation. As can be seen from this figure, the plurality of locking-pin receiving holes 252 and the keeper lobes 264 are arranged relative to one another so as to correspond to the relative positions between the locking pin 352 and the four cam lobes 344 of the latch 340.

To decouple the exercise equipment anchor 30 from the anchor coupler 24, a user can grasp the knob 354 to retract the locking pin 352 from the locking-pin receiving hole 252 and then twist the exercise equipment anchor 30 in the opposite direction of arrow T. The exercise equipment anchor 30 can then be removed from the anchor mounting body 30 altogether, or moved to another orientation relative to the anchor mounting body 30 by aligning the locking pin 352 with another of the locking-pin receiving holes 252 from the plurality of locking-pin receiving holes 252.

Another example of an anchor mounting body 20 configured for mounting on a wall is shown in Figure 9 as part of an exercise equipment kit 10. The anchor mounting body 20 comprises a wall-mountable panel and the plurality of anchor couplers 24 is arranged over a front face 23 of the wall-mountable panel. In the example shown in Figure 9, the plurality of anchor couplers 24 is arranged in three columns and seven rows of anchor couplers 24 on the front face 23. In this illustration, a single exercise equipment anchor 30 is shown coupled to one of the anchor couplers 24. Alternatively, a plurality of exercise equipment anchors 30 may be coupled to an equivalent number of the anchor couplers 24. In some examples, the front face 23 of the wall-mountable panel may comprise a mirror surface.

The sides 21 of the wall-mountable panel have a sufficient depth to accommodate a mounting structure configured for fixing the wall-mountable panel to the wall. For instance, the wall-mountable panel may comprise one or more battens that are fixable to the wall to support the wall-mountable panel when mounted on the wall.

The anchor mounting body 20 comprises a display device 28. In this example, the display device 28 is arranged on the front face 23 of the wall-mountable panel. Also in this example, the anchor mounting body 20 comprises a speaker 27. The speaker 27 is located on the front face 23 of the wall-mountable panel above the display device 28. Both the display device 28 and the speaker 27 are located, in a horizontal direction, in the centre of the front face 23. Both, or one of, the display device 28 and the speaker 27 may be incorporated into, or connected to, a computing device, such as the computing device described above. The computing device may comprise a tablet computer, for example. The computing device may be supported on the wall-mountable panel by a support bracket. Although not illustrated in the figure, the wall-mountable panel may also comprise one or more of the image sensors, such as those described above, located on the front face 23 of the wall-mountable panel. The image sensors 29 may be arranged elsewhere on, or around, the wall-mountable panel. The image sensors 29 can supply one or more digitised images, such as a digitised image of a user exercising, to the computing device. The one or image sensors 29 may be incorporated in respective cameras attached to the wall-mountable panel.

Another example of an anchor mounting body 20 configured as an exercise box is illustrated in Figures 10, 11, and 12. Referring to Figure 10, the exercise box substantially comprises a rectangular cuboid bounded by six quadrilateral outer surfaces and has a top T, a bottom B, two ends E, and two sides S.

The plurality of anchor couplers 24 may be arranged over any suitable number of outer surfaces 22 of the exercise box. In the example shown in Figures 10, 11 and 12, the plurality of anchor couplers 24 is arranged over five outer surfaces 22 of the box and the bottom B of the box has no anchor couplers 24. In some examples, the box may comprise non-slip feet located on the bottom B of the box. Five anchor couplers 24 are arranged over the top T of the box. In this case, the anchor couplers 24 are arranged in a substantially quincunx arrangement. It will be understood that any suitable arrangements may be used. In this example, each end E of the box also has five anchor couplers 24 whilst the sides S are each provided with seven anchor couplers 24. For those outer surfaces (T, S, E) of the box that have anchor couplers 24, one anchor coupler 24 from the plurality of anchor couplers 24 is arranged at each corner of the quadrilateral outer surface. Anchor couplers 24 are also arranged in the central area of each of the outer surfaces (T, S, E) so that the exercise equipment articles 100 can be anchored to the box in a wide variety of positions.

One or more surfaces of the box comprise a non-slip surface 222. The non-slip surface may comprise a non-slip material, such as an abrasive tape or paint, that is applied to the outer surfaces. The non-slip material may comprise rubber strips applied to the outer surfaces and/or rubber protrusions integrally moulded with the outer surfaces. The non-slip surface helps to improve the grip of the box with the floor or other surface that the box may be placed on or against. The non-slip surface may also help improve the grip of a user standing on or bracing themselves against the box. In the example shown in Figures 10, 11, and 12, the box comprises end bumpers 224 located at the ends E of the box. The end bumpers 224 are arranged around the periphery of their respective end E surface. The end bumpers 224 may comprise a highly elastic material, for example an elastomer or a natural rubber material. The end bumpers 224 can help retain the box when positioned on the floor or against the wall by gripping the floor or wall. The end bumpers 224 can also protect a user from knocks and injuries from the box. The box also comprises edge bumpers 226. An edge bumper 226 is located at each of the edges where the sides S meet the top T and bottom B of the box. The edge bumpers 226 also help protect a user from knocks and injuries from the box and generally make the box easier to grip and move. A handle 236 may also be located at one of, or both of, the ends E of the box. In the example shown in Figure 10, the handle comprises webbing, such as nylon webbing, formed into a loop and attached to the box.

The box also comprises a lid 230 that is removably attachable to the box to cover an opening, defined by the box, and through which a cavity of the box is accessible. In the example shown, the lid 230 substantially forms the top T of the box and thus includes the anchor couplers 24 arranged on the top T of the box. The lid 230 may be removed from the box by using a pair of recessed handles. Figure 12 shows the box with the lid 230 removed. In the example shown in Figures 10, 11, and 12, the lid 230 is retained in place on the box by a pair of magnetic strips 232 attached to supporting ledges inside the box. Other attachment configurations may be employed to provide a lid to the box. For example, the top T of the box may comprise a hinged lid attached to one of the sides S of the box. As illustrated, the exercise box has a cavity and is substantially hollow. The internal space can be used as storage for pieces of exercise equipment, such as resistance bands, and the exercise equipment anchor(s) 30 that are to be used with the exercise box. The box includes an internal support structure to strengthen the box. The internal support structure helps the box to withstand the loads exerted thereon, for example by a user standing on the box, during exercise sessions. In the example shown, the box comprises a pair of symmetrically arranged internal ribs 234, each of which is located at approximately a quarter way along of the total length of the box measured from a respective end E.

Figure 11 illustrates how the box may comprise one or more removably mountable wheels 238. The one or more wheels may be removably mountable to one end E of the box. In one example, each of the removably mountable wheels 238 is attachable to one of the anchor couplers 24 near the one end E of the box. Illustrated in Figure 11 is another example of a handle 236. The handle 236 is provided at an end opposite to end E, where the one or more removably mountable wheels 238 is arranged. In some examples, the handle 236 may be attachable to one or more of the anchor couplers 24 at the end opposite to end E of the box. However, it could also be integral with the end of the box itself. This arrangement of wheels and a handle permits a user to easily move the box around - for instance, between exercise spaces or locations, or to place the box into storage.

Figure 13 illustrates one possible use of the exercise equipment kit 10 described herein as envisioned by the Applicant. One or more exercise equipment kits 10 can be arranged along one wall of a public gym. The wall-mountable panels can be arranged in a line along the wall. Any suitable number of exercise boxes can be provided. In this way, a number of users can perform exercise programmes simultaneously. The users may perform the same exercise programme, such as in an exercise class that is coordinated by the computing devices of the wall-mountable panels. The computing devices of the wall- mountable panels may be in communication with one another to coordinate the exercise class, for example. Alternatively, the users may perform separate exercise programmes. The wall-mountable panel and the exercise box may be used independently or together with exercise equipment articles 100, such as resistance bands. Thus, the wall-mountable panel can be used both with and without the exercise box and vice versa.

The above embodiments are to be understood as illustrative examples of the invention. Further embodiments of the invention are envisaged. It is to be understood that any feature described in relation to any one embodiment may be used alone, or in combination with other features described, and may also be used in combination with one or more features of any other of the embodiments, or any combination of any other of the embodiments. Furthermore, equivalents and modifications not described above may also be employed without departing from the scope of the invention, which is defined in the accompanying claims.

CLAUSES:

A. An exercise equipment anchor mounting body comprising a plurality of anchor couplers, wherein the plurality of anchor couplers is arranged over one or more outer surfaces of the anchor mounting body, wherein an exercise equipment anchor, which is configured for the releasable attachment of one or more articles of exercise equipment to the exercise equipment anchor, is independently couplable to each individual anchor coupler from the plurality of anchor couplers, and wherein each individual anchor coupler comprises: a first connector configured to, in use, releasably connect to a second connector of the exercise equipment anchor to securely fix the exercise equipment anchor to the anchor mounting body.

B. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of clause A, wherein the anchor mounting body comprises a wall-mountable panel.

C. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of clause B, wherein the plurality of anchor couplers is arranged over a front face of the wall- mountable panel.

D. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of any one of the preceding clauses, wherein the plurality of anchor couplers is arranged in columns and rows of anchor couplers.

E. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of any one of clauses B to D, wherein the anchor mounting body comprises a display device attached to the wall-mountable panel.

F. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of any one of clauses B to D, wherein the anchor mounting body comprises one or more image sensors. G. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of any one of clauses B to

F, wherein the wall-mountable panel comprises a mirror surface.

H. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of any one of clauses E to

G, wherein the display device, the one or more image sensors, and/or the mirror surface are arranged on the front face of the wall-mountable panel.

I. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of clause A, wherein the anchor mounting body comprises a box, and wherein the plurality of anchor couplers is arranged over at least two outer surfaces of the box.

J. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of clause I, wherein one anchor coupler from the plurality of anchor couplers is arranged at each corner of the at least two surfaces.

K. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of clause I or clause J, wherein the box comprises a cavity and defines at least one opening through which the cavity is accessible, wherein one surface of the at least two surfaces is defined by a lid, and wherein the lid is removably attachable to the box to cover the opening.

L. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of any one of clauses I to K, wherein one or more surfaces of the box comprises a non-slip surface.

M. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of any one of clauses I to L, wherein at least one wheel is removably mountable to a first end of the box.

N. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of clause M, wherein at least one handle is removably mountable to an opposing, second end of the box. O. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of any one of the preceding clauses, wherein the first connector is rotatable relative to the second connector to engage the first connector with the second connector.

P. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of any one of the preceding clauses, wherein the first connector comprises a keeper and the second connector comprises a latch or wherein the first connector comprises the latch and the second connector comprises the keeper, and wherein the latch is configured to engage with the keeper.

Q. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of clause P, wherein the keeper is configured to engage with a cam of the latch.

R. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of any preceding clause, wherein each individual anchor coupler comprises a first locking element configured to, in use, engage with a second locking element of the exercise equipment anchor to prevent movement of the exercise equipment anchor relative to the anchor mounting body.

S. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of clause R, wherein the first locking element and the first connector are configured to permit the exercise equipment anchor to be arranged in a plurality of orientations relative to the anchor mounting body.

T. The exercise equipment anchor mounting body of clause R or S, wherein the first locking element comprises a plurality of locking-pin receiving holes.

U. An exercise equipment anchor, which is couplable to each individual anchor coupler from a plurality of anchor couplers arranged over one or more outer surfaces of an exercise equipment anchor mounting body, the exercise equipment anchor comprising: a fastener, the fastener configured for the releasable attachment of one or more articles of exercise equipment to the exercise equipment anchor; and a second connector configured to, in use, releasably connect to a first connector of one of the anchor couplers from the plurality of anchor couplers to securely fix the exercise equipment anchor to the anchor mounting body.

V. The exercise equipment anchor of clause U, wherein the second connector is rotatable relative to the first connector to engage the second connector with the first connector.

W. The exercise equipment anchor of clause U or clause V, wherein the second connector comprises a latch and the first connector comprises a keeper or wherein the second connector comprises the keeper and the first connector comprises the latch, and wherein the latch is configured to engage with the keeper.

X. The exercise equipment anchor of clause W, wherein the latch comprises a shaft and cam, and wherein the cam is configured to engage with the keeper.

Y. The exercise equipment anchor of any one of clauses U to X, wherein the exercise equipment anchor comprises a second locking element configured to, in use, engage with a first locking element of each individual anchor coupler to prevent movement of the exercise equipment anchor relative to the anchor mounting body.

Z. The exercise equipment anchor of clause Y, wherein the second locking element comprises a retractable locking pin, wherein the locking pin is biased to engage with one locking-pin receiving hole from a plurality of locking-pin receiving holes of one of the anchor couplers when the locking pin and the locking-pin receiving hole are in alignment. AA. The exercise equipment anchor of any one of clauses U to Z, wherein the exercise equipment anchor comprises a base plate, and wherein the fastener comprises a ring or hook projecting from the base plate.

AB. An exercise equipment kit comprising: one or more exercise equipment anchor mounting bodies according to any one of clauses A to T; one or more exercise equipment anchors according to any one of the clauses U to AA. AC. The exercise equipment kit of clause AB, wherein the exercise equipment kit comprises one or more resistance bands.