EXERCISE DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE INELASTIC STRAPS

An exercise device having many advantageous features is descrided, including the ability to provide a user selected resistance from nearly zero resistance to the user~s full body weight, the ability to easily adjust between exercises and between users, and the ability to balance the device between reconfigurations to provide for ease-of-use. The exercise device is compact and can be removably attached to a door frame. The device includes an inelastic adjustable length member with two arms and a grip at both ends, and a centrally located anchor that provides for a distribution of the length between the arms. Accessory grips that can be used on this or other exercise devices are removably attachable to the integral grip of an exercising device, and provide for gripping by the hands, foot or other body parts.

MULTI-SPORT SWING TRAINING APPARATUS

ENERGY EXPENDITURE GARMENT

An energy expenditure garment (10) includes a body portion and limb portions made of a base fabric (12) and incorporating at least one elastic resistance band (14, 18) which is free of any limb extremity anchor structure. The garment includes structure (16, 18, 22) for retarding slippage of the garment during an exercise while still permitting some degree of slippage.

PITCHING TRAINING METHOD AND DEVICE

A device for learning pitching technique for ball games and improving muscle strength through resistance training. The device, which consists of an elongated U shaped coiled tubular spring with a curved end and pair of straight parallel shaft portions with solid tips, is aligned with and strapped to the user's pitching forearm. The device adjusts to fit the forearm. A rod or elastic string is fitted through a sleeve in the ball's internal polar tunnel, and the opposing ends of the rod or string are attached to the tips so that the ball can be spun around the rod or bounced on the string, to simulate pitching. A shock absorbent casing on the curved end and strap increases comfort. Opposing ends of an elastic band can be attached to the device and a stable object, such as a pole, to perform resistance training.

RESISTANCE DEVICES, TOTAL-BODY EXERCISE MACHINES OUTFITTED THEREWITH, AND EXERCISE METHODS USING SUCH DEVICES AND MACHINES

An exercise reel comprising an elongated tension member having first and second ends, a user engagement connected to the elongated tension member first end for engaging a body appendage, a spool connected to the elongated tension member is adapted to be wound, a resistance mechanism comprising a rotatable disk and a pair of calipers for engaging the rotatable disk for resisting unwinding of the spool, and a retraction mechanism for automatically rewinding the spool. One aspect of the invention comprises an exercise machine comprising at least one exercise reel of the invention, preferably an aerobic leg exercise machine wherein the exercise reel comprises an arm exercise reel for providing resistance to the user's natural forward arm swing. Exercise machines comprising other types of resistances devices for providing resistance to the natural forward arm swing are also claimed. Other aspects of the invention comprise freestanding exercise devices incorporating the exercise reels and methods ...

PITCHING TRAINING METHOD AND DEVICE

A device for both learning pitching technique for ball games as well as improving muscle strength through resistance training. The device comprises a flexible elongated U shaped coiled tubular structure with a curved end and a pair of straight parallel shaft portions to which a sphere (such as baseball or softball) is attached by means of a rod or elastic string which fits through the ball's internal polar tunnel. The U shaped tubular structure is aligned with and strapped to the user's pitching forearm. The device adjusts to fit the forearm. The ball, when released from a user's grip, can spin around the rod or bounce on the string to realistically simulate pitching with freedom of movement for all parts of the body. Opposing ends of an elastic band can be attached to the device and a stable object, such as a pole, to perform resistance training.

ЭСПАНДЕР С УПОРАМИ

Эспандер с упорами, состоящий из витой пружины кручения, у которого каждое рабочее плечо либо является рычагом, либо имеет рычаг, на конце которого находится упор для предплечья руки, а середина упора и середина оси пружины находятся на одной плоскости, при этом между пружиной и упором находится ручка расположенная либо перпендикулярно, либо параллельно этой плоскости, а каждая ручка при любом её расположении находится над этой плоскостью. Эспандер может быть выполнен с углом на рычаге для мышц груди, когда упоры находятся с внутренней стороны предплечий рук, и со скрещивающимися рычагами для мышц плеч и спины, когда упоры находятся с внешней стороны предплечий рук, либо иметь две пружины, которые находятся на противоположных сторонах перекладины и имеют параллельные друг другу оси. Ручки и упоры могут быть образованы с помощью изгибов на рычагах, а сами рычаги покрыты резиновым или полимерных материалом.

ДЕРЖАТЕЛЬ ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ С ТРЕНАЖЕРОМ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Первым объектом изобретения заявлен держатель для использования с тренажером, который включает держатель для руки, который имеет сквозное отверстие, продолговатый элемент в виде цифры 8, имеет первую петлю, предназначенную для соединения с тренажером, и вторую петлю, причем обе петли образуют перекрестную часть, скользящую в сквозном отверстии держателя для руки, и элемент, прочно присоединенный в определенном положении ко второй петле, и имеющий поперечный размер, превышающий таковой сквозного отверстия держателя для руки, из-за чего держатель для руки имеет возможность скользящего движения по продолговатому элементу для регулирования размера второй петли в соответствии с положением рукоятки для руки на продолговатом элементе, причем движение рукоятки для руки по второй петле ограничивает указанный элемент. Вторым объектом изобретения заявлен держатель для использования с тренажером, который включает держатель для руки, который имеет сквозное отверстие, продолговатый элемент из гибкого ...

КОМБИНИРОВАННОЕ КРЕПЛЕНИЕ ДЛЯ ТРЕНАЖЕРА

Комбинированное крепление для соединения тренажера со структурой включает два устройства присоединения, например, дверное крепления и кольцо. Опорой дверного крепления является закрытая дверь. Кольцевые петли устройства пригодны для формирования петли, которая окружает опорную структуру. В другом варианте кольцо может непосредственно соединяться с опорной структурой через рым-болт, установленный в стене.

EXOSQUELETTE FOR HUMAN ARM, IN PARTICULAR FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS

DYNAMIC ORTHESE HAS QUILL OF THE ELBOW WITH BILATERAL RECALL FOR A TRAVAILD' EXTENSION

REMOVABLE DEVICE FOR EXERCISE

APPARATUS OF REEDUCCATION AND MUSCULAR TONING UP USING VIBRATIONS

Posturo-dynamic retraining apparatus for processing e.g. gesticulation pathology, has elliptic cycle with pedals that are laterally inclined around axis and are rotated around vertical axis, where pedals have units to adjust pedal height

Appareil de rééducation posturo dynamique destiné à traiter les dysfonctionnements musculo-squelettiques en rhumatologie, micro traumatologie du sport et rééducation post-opératoire.L'invention concerne un vélo elliptique ayant comme particularité de pouvoir posturer les pieds et les mains.Il est constitué d'un vélo elliptique avec des pédales(2)qui possèdent des réglages de hauteur(7),d'inclinaison latérale autour d'un axe(9),de rotation autour d'un axe vertical(10);des poignets (17) qui peuvent tourner autour d'un axe(16).Les pédales reposent sur un support (5) avec plusieurs hauteurs de fixation possibles (1) pour une modulation de l'inclinaison par rapport à l'horizontale. On peut ainsi obtenir des positions d'inversion et/ou d'éversion des pieds combinées à des effets ascensionnels(uni ou bilatéraux)avec plus ou moins d'angle pour les supports, avec pronation ou supination des mains et donc des effets biomécaniques en chaîne fermée par interaction pied/hanche/genou/rachis et mains/ ...

APPARATUS OF REEDUCCATION AND MUSCULAR TONING UP USING VIBRATIONS

Appareil de musculation et de rééducation comprenant un dispositif vibrant (20) comportant au moins un moteur vibrant et au moins un moyen de préhension (16, 17) tel qu'une poignée destinée à être saisie par un utilisateur. L'appareil comprend au moins un bras rigide et de préférence deux bras rigides (13, 14) sur lesquels les moyens de préhension sont fixés de façon coulissante pour s'adapter à l'envergure de l'utilisateur, de manière à transmettre les vibrations produites par le dispositif vibrant aux moyens de préhension et à l'utilisateur ...

COMBINATION GRIP FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE

WEIGHT LOSS SYSTEM AND METHOD AND WEIGHTED DISTAL LIMB SLEEVE

Various weight loss systems and methods and weighted distal limb sleeves are provided for promoting non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT). One embodiment is an anatomically-weighted distal limb sleeve for use in a weight loss program. One such anatomically-weighted distal limb sleeve is adapted and sized to be comfortably worn on a distal portion of a person's limb relative to a limb joint. The anatomically- weighted distal limb sleeve comprises a predefined amount of exogenous weight arranged on the limb sleeve to simulate the anatomical distribution of endogenous soft tissue of the distal portion of the limb.

ISOMETRIC EXERCISE APPARATUS AND STORAGE RACK THEREFOR

The present invention relates to an isometric exercise apparatus and a storage rack therefor. The apparatus includes a frame which has a base and a sidewall joined to the base. The base has an exercise platform for supporting a user's body. Also provided is a restraint arm assembly connected to the frame. The arm restraint assembly includes a swing arm pivotally connected to the base, a restraint arm carried by the swing arm and positionable above the exercise platform to inhibit movement of a portion of the user's body so as to allow the user to perform isometric exercises. An indexing assembly is provided to fix the swing arm in a predetermined angular position selected from a set of discrete angular positions relative to the base. At least one limb restraint accessory is positionable at predetermined locations along the base for inhibiting movement of the user's limb so as to allow the user to perform isometric exercises. The apparatus can rapidly be adapted or configured to target a ...

REHABILITATION SUPPORTING DEVICE

Provided is a rehabilitation supporting device (1) comprising a first frame (11) to be mounted along a first skeleton extending from an articulation, a second frame (12) to be mounted along a second skeleton extending from an articulation in a direction different from that of the first skeleton, an angle sensor (131) for detecting a rotational angle position between the first frame and the second frame, a bent-side biological signal sensor (14) for detecting the biological signal of a flexor, an extended-side biological signal sensor (15) for detecting the biological signal of an extensor, calibration means (31) for setting a bent-side correction value and an extended-side correction value individually, and a storage unit (34) for storing the individual correction values of the biological signals different for individuals, the bent-side correction value and the extended-side correction value.

PHYSICAL TRAINING APPARATUS AND TRACTION DEVICE THEREFOR

A physical training apparatus (100) with traction devices (102) mounted thereon fitted with traction cables and deflecting rollers is characterised by a central support device (106) which can be displaced as a unit and by traction device holding bars (108) that can be unfolded and folded at will, that are joined to the top area of the support device (106) and that are distributed around the circumference of the support device (106) at least in parts according to a predeterminable pattern. When unfolded, the traction device retaining bars (108) delimit the space of which a person disposes for training. Profiled sections (110) that support the device on the ground are joined to the bottom area of the support device (106). The profiled sections (110) are arranged around the circumference of the support device (106) according to a predeterminable pattern and can be unfolded and folded at will. When unfolded, they are supported on the ground and ensure the stability of the training apparatus ...

Golf glove

Disclosed herein is a structurally improved golf glove capable of accelerating a club head as much as possible when swings are made, and maintaining good directivity, by maintaining correct swing form and/or correcting incorrect swing form when practicing or playing golf, and allowing the club head to impact a golf ball exactly perpendicularly, thereby being innovative in increasing the flying distance of the ball. The golf glove used when practicing or playing golf includes a glove body for maintaining and/or correcting golf swing postures, into which a golfer's fingers are inserted, enclosing the golfer's hand, a tightening means formed inside the glove body, providing elasticity, with which the glove body is brought into close contact with the golfer's hand, and a loop means taking the shape of a looped strip, at least one end of which is detachable from the glove body, and the other end of which is fastened to the back of the hand of the glove body by at least one fastening means, wherein ...

Exercise bar

An exercise barbell comprises a pair of rings connected by a pair of curved bars. The rings rotatably support handle members. Extensions of the bar on the exterior of the two rings support crescent-shaped weights which conform to the outer diameter of the ring and to one another. The weights are relatively flat so the entire apparatus lies in a single plane. A straight bar connecting the opposed sides of the two rings supports a sliding weight which may be moved to one side of the bar or the other to allow asymmetrical exercises.

Bracket Release Handle

An exerciser uses a handle and bracket combined with a resistance that opens the bracket away from the handle to facilitate wrist cocking in a backswing region of a simulated swing. As the handle moves toward a hitting region of the swing, the bracket moves to a closed position requiring the exerciser's wrists to uncock against the resistance in approaching the hitting region.

Hand grip for exercise yoke

Exercise equipment is provided with a hand gripping assembly having a solid bar or yoke having a longitudinal axis. Extending radially from the longitudinal axis of the solid bar or yoke is a gripping assembly. The structure of the gripping assembly is a connecting bar that has one end of an axis of the connecting bar that engages the solid bar or yoke through a rotating joint, and the connecting bar having a second end on the axis of the connecting bar, the second end rotating along the axis of the connecting bar through the rotating joint.

Golf club gripping aid

In combination with a golf glove, a strap for maintaining a golfer's hands in close relatively tight relation to each other when the golf club is gripped for hitting a golf ball. The strap includes a loop at one end into which the golfer's right thumb is placed, if the golfer is right handed and the left thumb if the golfer is left handed. The strap is provided at its other end with an attachment device for detachably securing that end of the strap to the golfer's glove overlying the back of the left hand of the golfer or right hand if the golfer is left handed. The attachment device comprises a plurality of hook and loop members mounted on a pad attached to the free end of the strap and arranged to intermesh with a material including loops and hooks secured to the golfer's glove closure. In use the attachment device is detachably pressed into the hooks and loops on the golf glove meshing therewith. The glove is placed on the golfer's left or right hand as the case may be and the thumb ...

User force application device for an exercise, physical therapy, or rehabilitation apparatus

The present invention relates to a user force application device which will optimally be used with a computerized exercise, physical therapy, or rehabilitation apparatus, preferably, an apparatus which permits concentric and eccentric isokinetic exercise by a user. One embodiment of the user force application device comprises a main support structure; securing assembly for securing the main support structure in an exercise position desired by a user; a shaft having a cable end and a handle end, the shaft being received by the main support structure and moveable therein, the cable end and the handle end extending from the main support structure; controlling assembly for controlling movement of the shaft within the main support structure; a handle detachably connected to shaft handle end; and detachably connecting assembly for detachably connecting the shaft cable end to the tension transmitting device of an exercise apparatus. Preferably, the user force application device of this second ...

Vibration unit for exercise devices

The invention relates to a vibration unit with a grip or a contact surface, to be mounted detachably on exercise machines or on a body part. The vibration unit comprises a vibration generating element (1, 2) and a mounting device (4). According to some embodiments of the invention, the mounting device is adapted for application around or inside a handle of an exercise machine. According to other embodiments of the invention, the mounting device is adapted for application on a frame of an exercise machine or on a body part, by means of various devices.

RESISTANCE DEVICES, TOTAL-BODY EXERCISE MACHINES OUTFITTED THEREWITH, AND EXERCISE METHODS USING SUCH DEVICES AND MACHINES

An exercise reel (12) comprising an elongated tension member (217) having first and second ends, a user engagement (219) connected to the elongated tension member first end for engaging a body appendage, a spool (207) connected to the elongated tension member (217) is adapted to be wound, a resistance mechanism comprising a rotatable disk and a pair of calipers for engaging the rotatable disk for resisting unwinding of the spool, and a retraction mechanism for automatically rewinding the spool. One aspect of the invention comprises an exercise machine (10) comprising at least one exercise reel of the invention, preferably an aerobic leg exercise machine wherein the exercise reel comprises an arm exercise reel for providing resistance to the user's natural forward arm swing. Exercise machines comprising other types of resistances devices for providing resistance to the natural forward arm swing are also claimed. Other aspects of the invention comprise freestanding exercise devices incorporating ...

MULTI-SPORT SWING TRAINING APPARATUS

RESISTIVE EXERCISE PANTS AND HAND STIRRUPS

In the resistive exercise pants (20), a single, wide band (50) or two spaced-apart resistive bands (4) traverse the length of the leg from the hips to the heel stirrup. Suspenders (26) attach the resistive exercise pants (20) to the shoulders, thereby holding the length of the body in dynamic tension. The front pair of resistive bands (40) bifurcate adjacent the knee (42) to conformedly curve about the calf and to form a heel stirrup (28) with the rear pair of the resistive bands. With the single resistive band (50), bifurcation occurs adjacent the knee (52) and generally progresses in a linear fashion down to the ankle where a heel stirrup (28) is formed. Hand stirrups (70) generally engage the fingers distributing tension applied by resistive bands running along the sleeve of an exercise-resistive shirt. The hand is circumscribed by an elastic band (118) with greater securement of the hand stirrup achieved by elastic finger bands (80) passing through finger interstices.

EXERCISE DEVICE WITH ADUSTABLE INELASTIC STRAPS

EXERCISE BAR

An exercise barbell comprises a pair of rings connected by a pair of curved bars. The rings rotatably support handle members. Extensions of the bar on the exterior of the two rings support crescent-shaped weights which conform to the outer diameter of the ring and to one another. The weights are relatively flat so the entire apparatus lies in a single plane. A straight bar connecting the opposed sides of the two rings supports a sliding weight which may be moved to one side of the bar or the other to allow asymmetrical exercises.

PROSTHETIC DEVICE FOR GOLFING

A prosthetic device for golfing having an elongate resilient body with an axis, a first end, a second end and an exterior golf club support surface extending along the axis between the first end and the second end. Gripping members are positioned on opposed sides of the golf club support surface adjacent the first end. The gripping members are adapted to grip a golf club shaft and maintain the golf club shaft engaged with the golf club support surface. A coupling is provided at the first end which is adapted to be secured to a terminal device worn by the user. The coupling element may be either a male end or female end attached to the first end.

ЭСПАНДЕР С УПОРАМИ

Эспандер с упором, состоящий из витой пружины кручения, у которого каждое рабочее плечо либо является рычагом, либо имеет рычаг, на конце которого находится упор для предплечья руки, а между пружиной и упором находится ручка, расположенная либо перпендикулярно, либо параллельно оси пружины, при этом середина каждого упора находится на средней плоскости пружины, а каждая ручка при любом её расположении находится над этой плоскостью. Эспандер может быть выполнен с углом на рычаге для мышц груди, когда упоры находятся с внутренней стороны предплечий рук, и со скрещивающимися рычагами для мышц плеч и спины, когда упоры находятся с внешней стороны предплечий рук, либо иметь две пружины, которые находятся на противоположных сторонах перекладины и имеют параллельные друг другу оси. Ручки и упоры могут быть образованы с помощью изгибов на рычагах, а сами рычаги покрыты резиновым или полимерных материалом.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СТИМУЛЯЦИИ МЫШЦ

В заявке описано устройство для стимуляции мышц, включающее тягу (2) с первым и вторым концами, двигатель (6), расположенный в полости тяги (2) и посредством вала (7) двигателя соединенный по меньшей мере с одним эксцентриковым корпусом (8) для сообщения устройству (1) для стимуляции мышц вибрации за счет неравновесного состояния эксцентрикового корпуса (8). Согласно изобретению эксцентриковый корпус(а) (8) имеет(ют) общий центр массы, находящийся на неодинаковом расстоянии от первого и второго концов тяги (2). Также описана сменная головка такого устройства для стимуляции мышц.

РЫЧАЖНЫЙ ЭСПАНДЕР С УПОРАМИ

Рычажный эспандер с упором, состоящий из витой пружины кручения, у которого каждое рабочее плечо либо является рычагом, либо имеет рычаг, на конце, которого находится упор, для предплечья руки, а между пружиной и упором находится ручка, расположенная либо перпендикулярно, либо параллельно оси пружины, при этом середина каждого упора находится на средней плоскости пружины, а каждая ручка при любом её расположении, находится над этой плоскостью. Эспандер выполнен с углом на рычаге для мышц груди, когда упоры находятся с внутренней стороны предплечий рук, и со скрещивающимися рычагами для мышц плеч и спины, когда упоры находятся с внешней стороны предплечий рук, либо имеет две пружины, которые находится на противоположных сторонах перекладины, и имеют параллельные друг другу оси. Ручки и упоры образованы с помощью изгибов на рычагах, а сами рычаги покрыты резиновым или полимерным материалом.

ТРЕНАЖЕР С НЕЭЛАСТИЧНЫМИ РЕМНЯМИ И ВЗАИМОЗАМЕНЯЕМЫМИ ЧАСТЯМИ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Описан тренажер с креплением, которое имеет несколько компонентов. В одном из вариантов крепления включает один или несколько сцепленных компонентов, например жесткие или гибкие петли. Жесткие петли, например кольцевые запоры, могут быть преимущественно использованы для соединения разных компонентов. Данные варианты позволяют осуществлять замену, взаимозамену или добавление компонентов к креплению тренажера.

Muscle exercising machine for training and/or rehabilitation

Le dispositif (1) comprend un châssis fixe (10) et un organe mobile articulé (11-12) actionnable par le muscle. d'un membre (AB, B) ou d'une ou plusieurs articulation d'un sujet. On prévoit un premier organe de freinage bidirectionnel (15), au niveau de l'articulation de l'organe mobile (11, 12), et un deuxième organe de freinage bidirectionnel (16), en extrémité, muni d'une poignée (17). Ces organes sont agencés de telle sorte qu'ils obligent le muscle à effectuer un effort suivant au moins deux directions (Δ1, Δ2), de manière à obtenir deux degrés de liberté. Dans une variante supplémentaire, le dispositif peut être pluridirectionnel. Le dispositif, qui trouve application pour la musculation, notamment, sportive et la rééducation, peut être associé à un système informatique d'asservissement et/ ou d'acquisition de données.

EXOSQUELETTE FOR HUMAN ARM, IN PARTICULAR FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS

L'invention conceme un exosquelette de bras (EXB)comprenant une chaîne cinématique d'articulations en parallèle sur les articulations du bras humain (Bd), comprenant un exosqueletted'épaule (3), un exosquelettede coude (2) et un exosquelettede poignet (1). L'exosquelette (EXB) comprend un total de seize articulations pour offrir seize degrés de liberté. Un support (4), porté par le thorax (TH) d'un opérateur humain (U), comprend une plaque rigide avant (40) et une plaque rigide arrière (41). L'exosqueletted'épaule (3) est fixé en son extrémité proximale à la plaque avant (40), celle-ci fournissant une référence fixe pour tout mouvement de l'exosquelette (EXB) et l'exosquelette de poignet (1) est fixé à une gant rigide (5) enfilé sur la main (M) de l'opérateur (U). Des articulations, dites actives, sont commandées par des tendons flexibles à câble courant le long de l'exosquelette (EXB), ceux-ci étant actionnés par des unités de commande disposées sur la plaque rigide arrière (41). Des coussins ...

Portable muscle training apparatus for measuring and controlling muscular forces in e.g. sports training field, has spring stressed to compress push rod on base in normal conditions, and reading element to read forces exerted during thrust

L'invention concerne, en Figure 8, un appareil individuel de musculation ( PP ) tenu par la main d'un utilisateur ( U ) afin que celui-ci exerce une poussée contrôlable et mesurable contre un support ( S ). L'appareil comprend une base ( 1 ), un élément de résistance type ressort ( 3 ) logé dans cette base et relié à celle-ci par une fixation ( 5 ), un poussoir ( 2 ) ergonomique, qui contient l'autre extrémité du ressort et relié à celui-ci par une fixation ( 6 ).La base possède un revêtement ( 7 ) doux au toucher, lavable. Le ressort ( 3 ) est sollicité pour comprimer le poussoir ( 2 ) sur la base ( 1 ); la technologie de ce ressort est calculée pour être utilisé par un homme , une femme ou un patient en progrès rééducation. La poussée est contrôlée et mesurée par des cercles colorés ( 4 ) disposés sur le cylindre de la base qui sont masqués successivement lors de l'emboîtement du poussoir sur la base.

ISOMETRIC EXERCISE BALL

A versatile bidirectional isometric exercise device is provided in the form of an inflatable flexible exercise ball (10A-C), about 46 cm (18 inches) in diameter, fitted with a pair of looped handles (12A-B, 30A, 30C), secured to diametrically opposite points of the ball, through which arms or legs can be placed for performing specialized exercises that use the ball (10A-C) in a tension mode. The ball (10A-C) is only partially inflated so as to provide soft compliant accommodation to various body surfaces, and can be utilized bidirectionally, i.e. either in compression or in tension, in conjunction with various body parts such as hands, legs, knees, feet, etc., for a broad array of isometric muscle exercises directed to overall body strengthening, particularly for persons prone to and/or desiring protection from the effects of osteoporosis. A sequence of recommended exercises may be depicted directly on the surface of the ball (10A-C). Attachment of the handles (12A-B) to the main ball portion ...

SWING TRAINER

A swing trainer composed of a handle, pulley, and cord connected to the handle and passing through the pulley permits a user to freely move the handle in any direction as well as rotate about its longitudinal axis so that he or she can engage in movement specific resistance training in a muscle memory fashion. The swing trainer preferably includes all or portion of a golf club (e.g., golf grip), tennis racket, baseball bat, hockey stick, or other piece of sporting equipment which the user will be training on. Because the handle is connected to the cord, the user can turn, rotate, and swing the handle in the same manner as he or she will when engaged in a sport, and the cord will slide on the pulley during this motion. Resistance, in the form of weights or the like, can be applied during the swing without obstructing the natural motion of the swing because the shifting, turning or rotating movement will translate into sliding of the cord through the pulley and force being applied from the ...

PITCHING AND THROWING TRAINING MECHANISM

A training device provides interactive feedback to encourage proper snapping action in an arcing motion for sports training. The feedback can include an audible response that is variable, corresponding to pressure or force applied to the training device due to centripetal acceleration. The training can be overhand throwing or underhand pitching, or other swinging sports motions. The size and weight of the training device, as well as the audio feedback, can reinforce proper form and build muscle memory for correct movements.

EXERCISE APPARATUS

Apparatus and a method for attachment to an exercise machine, generally in place of hand grips provided with the machine, to enable hands-free operation of the machine by a user, the apparatus having at least one forearm and/or upper arm adjacent the elbow engaging cup-like device, and means for attaching the engaging cup-like device to the exercise machine. The apparatus may have a pair of cup-like devices to enable the user to use the machine using both forearms and upper arm adjacent the elbows without use of the hands and lower arm portions of the user.

ENERGY EXPENDITURE/TRAINING GARMENT

An energy expenditure garment (10) includes various elastic resistance elements (12) located on the garment (10) so as to help in the training of a user while participating in a swinging sport, such as golf or racquet sports. The garment (10) could also include a biofeedback sensor (134) to indicate when a proper swing has or has not been performed.

Resistive exercise device

An exercise harness has a plurality of attachment points positioned on a waist element and a shoulder element, a plurality of gripping means, and a plurality of resistive members. Each resistive member includes a first end adapted to be coupled to an attachment point and a second end affixed to a gripping means. Alternatively, the shoulder element of the exercise harness has a right side and a left side. Each of a plurality of resistive members has a first end and a second end each affixed to a gripping means. Stabilizing means are provided to produce tension in the first resistive member when the other end thereof is pulled. Stabilizing means can be positioned at the user's shoulder and waist regions ...

Functional trainer

A multiple exercise performance or positioning apparatus comprising a generally upright stationary frame on which is mounted an elongated arm mechanism which is mounted on a pivot mechanism, the arm mechanism extending from a proximal end to a distal end relative to the frame, the pivot mechanism enabling pivoting of the arm mechanism such that the distal end of the arm mechanism is adjustably movable between positions of variable distance away from the frame, wherein a cable mechanism is mounted around one or more pulleys, the cable mechanism having a first end interconnected to a handle mechanism which is mounted at the distal end of the elongated arm mechanism, the cable mechanism being interconnected to a weight resistance mechanism such that a user may grasp and pull the handle mechanism against an opposing force exerted by the weight resistance mechanism through the cable mechanism.

BATTING AID

A batting aid which is designed to improve a baseball player's batting swing and to strengthen his leading batting arm comprises an upper arm cuff attached to the upper portion of the leading arm of a person preparing to swing a bat, a wrist cuff attached to the wrist of the batter's arm, and an elastic strap connecting them. The wrist cuff has a thumb strap to hold the wrist cuff in place. The wrist cuff and the upper arm cuff are connected by an elastic strap such that, when the batter's leading arm is flexed the elastic strap is slack, and when the arm is extended, the elastic strap becomes taught and provides a resisting force against the further extension of the leading arm.

Isometric exercise ball

A versatile bidirectional isometric exercise device is provided in the form of an inflatable flexible exercise ball, about 18 inches in diameter, fitted with a pair of looped handles, secured to diametrically opposite points of the ball, through which arms or legs can be placed for performing specialized exercises that use the ball in a tension mode. The ball is only partially inflated so as to provide soft compliant accommodation to various body surfaces, and can be utilized bidirectionally, i.e. either in compression or in tension, in conjunction with various body parts such as hands, legs, knees, feet, etc., for a broad array of isometric muscle exercises directed to overall body strengthening, particularly for persons prone to and/or desiring protection from the effects of osteoporosis. A sequence of recommended exercises may be depicted directly on the surface of the ball. Attachment of the handles to the main ball portion may be made by sonic welding. In one embodiment an internal ...

Energy expenditure garment

An energy expenditure garment is in the form of a one piece suit having a neck opening at its top and leg openings at the bottom of its torso section. Size adjusting structure is provided at the neck opening to permit the neck opening to be enlarged from its first wearing size to an enlarged passage size sufficiently large so that the garment may be placed on the user by the user inserting the user's legs, hips and body through the enlarged neck opening.

Shoulder physical therapy device

An articulated physical therapy device used in the therapy of a frozen shoulder is provided with tensioning means. In the preferred embodiment of the device there is a reciprocating strut employing rods and plates enclosed in a tube. The preferred embodiment can also be provided with a cam-operated detent for easy adjustment of the length of the forearm strut. Means are provided for easy removal of the reciprocating upper arm unit. A detent and keeper are provided for convenient changing of the reciprocating unit from the left side protractor retainer to the right side protractor retainer.

Training apparatus

The present invention is to provide a training apparatus capable of providing the soft and highly elastic muscles of shoulder parts, arm parts, and a rear part without the hardening of the muscles and loads on the body, such as muscle pain and fatigue. The training apparatus 1 includes a seat part 2, a load application part 3 designed so that a magnitude of a load can be adjusted, right and left guide poles 4 extending vertically with a predetermined interval so that the seat part 2 is in their center position, two lifting parts 5 guided by the right and left guide poles 4, respectively, to be movable up and down, rotating parts 7 connected to shafts 6 fixed to the lifting parts 5, respectively, and are rotatable with respect to the lifting parts 5, pulling members 8 whose one-side ends are connected to the load application part 3 and whose other ends are connected to the lifting parts 5, and load transmission parts 9 connected to the other ends of the pulling members 8 in the lifting parts ...

Swing trainer

A swing trainer composed of a handle, pulley, and cord connected to the handle and passing through the pulley permits a user to freely move the handle in any direction as well as rotate about its longitudinal axis so that he or she can engage in movement specific resistance training in a muscle memory fashion. The swing trainer preferably includes all or portion of a golf club (e.g., golf grip), tennis racket, baseball bat, hockey stick, or other piece of sporting equipment which the user will be training on. Because the handle is connected to the cord, the user can turn, rotate, and swing the handle in the same manner as he or she will when engaged in a sport, and the cord will slide on the pulley during this motion. Resistance, in the form of weights or the like, can be applied during the swing without obstructing the natural motion of the swing because the shifting, turning or rotating movement will translate into sliding of the cord through the pulley and force being applied from the ...

EXERCISE GARMENT

Exercise garment (10) includes an outer layer (22) of clothing which is in the form of a warm up suit or sweatsuit loosely fitting on the user. An inner layer of clothing made of elastic resistance material (14) is secured to the inside of the outer layer of clothing. The inner layer of clothing is anchored at spaced locations so that the user is required to stretch the material of the inner layer (14) during various body movements while the outer layer (22) remains loose fitting.

ARM TYPE TRAINING DEVICE

PURPOSE: To make the setting of an arm angle free and also improve safety in the case of a home use muscular power training device by attaching tightly and turnably a fitting plate fitted with the other end portion of an arm having a handle at the tip and a hydraulic cylinder for moving in inclination the arm, at the fitted portion of a base plate by means of a tightening tool. CONSTITUTION: A base plate 12 is fitted to main frames 16 at a predetermined height, and a fitting plate 2 is fixed with a screw 14 so that an arm 4 may be able to move horizontally in regard to the base plate 12. And, when the fitting plate 2 is turned axially in regard to the fitted portion of the base plate 12, the direction and position of the arm 4 are changed. Also, the inclination angle of the arm 4 is changed and set by extending/contracting a hydraulic cylinder 6 freely by means of a dial 5. COPYRIGHT: (C)1993,JPO&Japio ...

EXERCISE MACHINE

An exercise machine includes a frame having a horizontal cross beam which can be formed in two sections at right angles each defining an exercise area on a floor underneath the cross beam together with two pairs of upright posts where a first exercise area is formed between a wider spaced pair of the posts and a second exercise area is formed between a narrower spaced pair of the posts. Each post carries an exercise element including a mounting collar carried on the respective post end slidable longitudinally of the post to adjust the position of the exercise element on the post. Each exercise element includes a cable attached to an adjustable resistance element, a pair of pulleys between which the cable passes carried on a housing pivotal relative to the post and a hand grip member attached to an end of the cable such that the hand grip member can be grasped by a person for pulling on the cable with the cable being guided as it is pulled by at least one of the pulleys. The apparatus also ...

FUNCTIONAL TRAINER

BILATERAL ARM TRAINER AND METHOD OF USE

A device and method for bilateral upper extremity training for patients with a paretic upper extremity, the device facilitating cortical remodeling, sustained relearning and improvement in functional outcomes in paretic and possibly non-paretic upper extremities. In one variation, the device includes a base (2), an adjustable chest plate (31) for placing the user at a set distance from the device and isolating arm movement, an incline plate (3) attached and inclinable relative to the base, two width plates (30, 31) adjustably attached to the incline plate, and two swivel (50, 51) plates adjustably attached to the width plates. In one variation, the swivel plates are swivalable relative to a fixed point in a plane parallel to the plane of the width plates. In another variation, the swivel plates are pivotably attached to the width plates. Other features of the device include a counter for counting user activity, and audible and visual cueing devices for facilitating sustained learning.

FUNCTIONAL TRAINER

A multiple exercise performance or positioning apparatus (10) comprising a generally upright stationary frame (160, 170) on which is mounted an elongated arm mechanism (20, 30) which is mounted on a pivot mechanism, the arm mechanism extending from a proximal end (120, 130) to a distal end (100, 110) relative to the frame, the pivot mechanism enabling pivoting of the arm mechanism (20, 30) such that the distal end (100, 110) of the arm mechanism is adjustably movable between positions of variable distance away from the frame, wherein a cable mechanism is mounted around one or more pulleys (391-399), the cable mechanism (390) having a first end interconnected to a handle mechanism (80, 90) which is mounted at the distal end (100, 110) of the elongated arm mechanism (20, 30), the cable mechanism being interconnected to a weight resistance mechanism (380) such that a user may grasp and pull the handle mechanism (80, 90) against an opposing force exerted by the weight resistance mechanism ( ...

EXERCISE TRAINING BELT

An exercise training apparatus in which the user gains strength by the normal actions of the user's sport. Said apparatus consists of an exercise belt, resistance bands, as well as hand and foot attachments. The apparatus utilizes the users motions to create both positive and negative resistance, while the device is being worn.

DEVICE FOR TESTING THE CONDITION OF A PATIENT'S WRIST

Apparatus of exercise for the wrist and the front armlever

L'appareil d'exercice pour le poignet et l'avant-bras inclut un ressort à boudin de pression (33) qui offre une résistance réglable à l'action de l'utilisateur. Un ressort (34) est engagé par filetage avec un bouton rotatif (35), de façon à bouger dans un tube d'adaptation de ressort (14) par l'action du bouton rotatif (35), de façon à modifier la pression de l'élément de compression du ressort (34) contre le ressort de pression (33). Un assemblage de prise (20) est monté de façon à pivoter sur une unité de repos de l'avant-bras (10) et inclut un corps formé en U (21) avec deux bras parallèles (23), et une pièce de prise (22) fixée aux bras (23) par deux boulons de blocage (24). Chacun des bras (23) de l'assemblage de prise (20) comporte une rangée de trous circulaires successifs et en communication (231) à travers l'un desquels le boulon de blocage correspondant est passé. Les parties d'extrémité de la pièce de prise (22) peuvent être sélectivement placées à l'intérieur de deux des trous ...

APPARATUS FOR THE WATERY GYMNASTICS

L'invention concerne un appareil (1) pour la gymnastique aquatique, comprenant une base (3) agencée pour être maintenue notamment avec un pied ou une main, et une voilure (5), solidaire de la base et apte à se déformer sous la pression de l'eau exercée durant le déplacement de l'appareil. La voilure est constituée d'une jupe (7) souple et d'ailettes (9) rigides, la jupe en forme de corolle présentant un bord périphérique interne (11) et un bord périphérique externe (13). Le bord périphérique interne (11) est solidaire d'un bord périphérique externe (15) agencé sur la base (3). Les ailettes (9) sont réparties radialement autour de la jupe, les bords internes (17) des ailettes (9) étant distants du bord périphérique interne (11) de la jupe. La base (3) comprend des moyens de butée (19) répartis sur son bord périphérique externe (15), et agencés pour prendre appui sur la face supérieure (21) des ailettes (9). L'invention concerne également un kit pour la gymnastique aquatique équipé d'un support ...

SMALL PORTABLE EXERCISE APPARATUS, WHICH IS HELD BY ONE HAND, FOR EXERTING A PRESSURE AGAINST A FULCRUM POINT MEASURABLE

PORTABLE DEVICE FOR UPPER LIMB REHABILITATION

TRAINING APPARATUS

WEIGHTED TRAINER GOLF CLUB

A trainer golf club is provided having a hollowed shaft with a plurality of concentric weights extending along the length of the shaft for endurance training. The concentric weights may be added or removed to obtain a desired training weight for the golf club. Since the weights extend along the length of the shaft, their weight is substantially evenly distributed along the shaft which keeps the center of gravity of the trainer golf club substantially the same as that of a conventional golf club. Interchangeable golf club heads are provided that couple to one end of the trainer golf club to enable hitting golf balls. By providing multiple different types of golf club heads, the trainer golf club may be customized. Moreover, different size club heads may be coupled to a single shaft to enable a golfer to carry a set of clubs in a small, compact package.

EXERCISE GRIPS ATTACHED TO SHOES

L'invention concerne une chaussure (24) pourvue d'un accessoire (10), lequel consiste en deux éléments latéraux (14, 16) se fixant de chaque côté d'une chaussure depuis la pointe (26) jusqu'à l'ouverture destinée à la jambe (28) ; et en une pièce avant (12) et plusieurs traverses (18) reliant les éléments latéraux, de la même façon que les échelons d'une échelle. Les éléments latéraux, la pièce avant et les traverses peuvent être cousus ensemble ou découpés dans une seule pièce de tissu. La pièce avant est cousue à la pointe de la chaussure ou encore fixée de manière inamovible. Lorsque l'accessoire n'est pas utilisé, les éléments latéraux peuvent être fixés à la chaussure, de manière amovible, au moyen de bandes adhésives à boucles et crochets (22, 40). De plus, l'accessoire peut être fixé contre la chaussure par une bride (34) passant par dessus. La bride est fixée, au moyen de bandes adhésives à boucles et crochets (42, 44), de manière inamovible sur un côté de la chaussure et de manière ...

Arm extension exercise device

This exercise device extends the forearms of a human user to permit running on all fours as an animal runs. The device, usually used as a set of two, is long enough to approximately equalize the user's hip to foot distance and the distance from the user's shoulder to the device's extended end. It has a brace to be grasped by the user's hand with the back of the hand in the forward direction, with an arm embracing member to grasp the elbow end of the forearm, and a forearm support in contact with at least a portion of the wrist end of the forearm at its forward facing surface. The brace is connected to a post. The brace and post are slidable engaged and coupled by a shock absorbing coupling. The outer end of the post terminates in a foot that, during use, permits the brace and post to rotate about an axis perpendicular to the forward direction. The foot may, for example, be hinged to the post, connected to the post by a flat spring, or possess lower surface approximately cylindrical in shape ...

Sports glove for arthritis

The present invention is a sports glove for arthritis having a thick padding securely attached to the palm and fingers. The padding functions to increase the relative diameter of an item grasped in the hand of the user. This permits the same grip to be retained on an item with less flexing of the fingers. Primarily the present invention is used by individuals experiencing pain when flexing the fingers to grip an item. A strap is provided which functions to securely and removably attached the user's hand to a sports club.

Portable doorway and floor stand excerciser for use by wheelchair occupants.

An exercise device especially adapted for use by wheelchair occupants. The exercise device includes an elevated supporting structure which in one embodiment is a clamp assembly supported from the top of a doorway frame and in another embodiment is a clamp assembly supported by an adjustable frame which includes vertically elongated and adjustable side members interconnected by a top member having a longitudinally adjustable slide thereon for engagement by the clamp assembly. In each form of the invention, a wheelchair and its occupant can be positioned below the clamp assembly and to either side thereof to enable various types of attachments to be connected with the clamp assembly. Various interchangeable attachments are provided to enable a wheelchair occupant to practice various exercise regimens. The exercise device can be used in hospitals, homes, offices, therapy establishments and in other areas where portable exercise devices for use by wheelchair occupants is desired.

Racquet safety tether assembly

A racquet safety tether assembly including a wrist-encircling portion and racquet handle-connecting portion, the wrist-encircling portion comprising a flexible band member, fastening means associated with each end of the band member, cord-holding means disposed along the length of the band member intermediate the ends thereof, the cord-holding means maintaining one cord end in a fixed position with respect to the band member, the racquet handle-connecting portion comprising a single cord having structural integrity, one end of the cord being affixed to the cord-holding means of the wrist-encircling portion, and the opposite free end of the cord including fastening means capable of connection to the end of a racquet handle.

Golf grip alignment device

A golf grip alignment device includes a body adapted to fit onto a golf club. The a body includes a tab extending from the body and a seat defined on the body. The tab includes a surface adapted to receive the golfer's thumb. The seat is adapted to receive the golfer's index finger.

Gymnastic machine and associated gripping component

A HANDLE FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE

A handle for an exercise device, comprising a rod (1) and two-branch forks (2) at the ends of the rod. The branches (6, 7) of the fork are interconnected with a rod (3). The branches (6, 7) of the fork and the rod (3) form handles suitable for the different movements of the exercise device. The bent rod (1) also forms gripping handles for the different movements. The rod (1) is fixed to the exercise device by means of a sleeve (4) positioned in the middle of the rod, the rod being rotatable within said sleeve around the longitudinal axis thereof.

Exercise device

Тренажер

Изобретение относится к спорту, в частности к устройствам для тренировки спортсменов и физкультурников и позволяет повысить эффективность тренировки. Тренажер включает раму, трособлочную систему , трос которой одним концом связан с набором грузов, а другим концом - с коромыслом , на концах которого имеются рукоятки , установленные с возможностью вращения , и упор для ног Коромысло имеет свободно надетую на него втулку, а втулка шарнира соединена с тросом При этом каждая рукоятка имеет U-образный держатель и расположена между ветвями держателя и перпендикулярно им, а сами держатели установлены с возможностью вращения на концах коромысла так, что рукоятки-перпендикулярны коромыслу; коромысло между каждым U-образным держателем и втулкой разделено шарнирным соединением, а упор выполнен дугообразным . 4 ил.

APPARATUS FOR EXPLOSIVE MUSCLE TRAINING

The invention is a simple collection of devices and training regimen designed by professional kinesiologist* to support efforts to build explosive muscle power for excelling at sporting activities. The device consists of a rigid baton complete with a secure eye hook, a safety bungee cable with end safety snap connectors and a short collar suitable for wrist, arm, ankle, upper leg and lower thigh attachment. The device used with instructions support the single most prized athletic feature, explosive muscle power. Explosive muscle power enables vastly improved swings, shots, kicks, throws, punches, body separation, body separation closure as well as overall increase in muscular strength of arms and legs. The device may be used with the baton or with the bungee and collar attachments separately. * Mr. Ryan Taylor, Registered Professional Kinesiologist (BCAK) British Columbia.

DUMBBELL WITH ANGLE WEIGHT PARTS

A dumbbell having a bar that is set non perpendicularly to the weights of the dumbbell and has added features such as indicias that a user can quickly see in order to know which direction the dumbbell is for appropriate grasping as well as footings which orient the dumbbell so as to make it easy to use. Since the bar reorients the weights so that they do not interfere with the body, a shorter bar can be used which brings each weight closer to the other.

APPARATUS FOR THE WATERY GYMNASTICS

Handle structure for chest pull

Structure de poignée pour un extenseur de poitrine, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend : une poignée sensiblement annulaire (20) dans laquelle est défini un passage conique (21) radialement traversant, et un dispositif de positionnement incluant un élément sphérique (30), qui est dimensionné pour être retenu de façon mobile dans ledit passage conique, une queue (31) qui s'étend radialement et vers l'extérieur à partir du dit élément sphérique et qui est connectée à un collier (32) à travers lequel est définie une ouverture (33), et un élément de positionnement (40) qui comporte une tête (41) et une queue (42) s'étendant transversalement à partir d'unpointmilieu de ladite tête, ladite tête étant retenue de façon mobile dans ledit collier et ladite queue étant insérée de façonmobileet positionnable dans la dite ouverture.

WORKOUT GARMENT

A workout garment comprises at least a shirt (10; 110) having a chest region (14; 114), a back region (16; 116), and a waist region (18; 118). The garment has a plurality of restrictor bands (24 to 30; 124 to 130) of elastic material extending, in use, over muscles of the body to be worked, whereby during activity involving movement which stretches said muscles the bands are stretched to provide resistance against said movement. The bands are integrated into the garment and include a two bands (24, 26; 124, 126) which extend continuously across the chest region and cross over in the chest region, and two bands (28, 30; 128, 130) which extend continuously across the back region and cross over in the back region. The crossover (36; 136) in the chest region is positioned higher than the crossover (38; 138) in the back region.

GYMNASTICS AND/OR SPORTING DEVICE AND DEVICE SET

The invention relates to a gymnastics and/or sporting device (1) for training and/or building up human muscle. At least one bearing surface (2), which is used to receive a human body part, for example, a hand (9), a foot (10), a knee or an elbow, is provided. When the user uses the device (1), force can be applied thereto (1) with the aid of a body part which is in contact with the bearing surface (2), and said device (1), which is arranged with the under side thereof (5) on the floor, can be displaced in a sliding manner over the floor due to the force exerted upon said device (1). Said device (1) is characterised in that the under side (5) and the upper side (4) are configured in such a manner that they can be displaced in a sliding manner by rotating the device (1) on the floor, such that the device (1) can be used in an alternating manner on both sides. A first sliding material is arranged on the upper side (4) and a second sliding material, which is different from the first, is arranged ...

AEROBIC EXERCISE GARMENT

An aerobic exercise garment (10) includes a body section (14) and limb sections (12). The garment includes a base fabric (24) which incorporates elastic resistance band material (18) having a direction of stretch. The elastic resistance band material (18) is formed with a minimal number of pieces and is incorporated in the garment by securing the pieces together at locations which do not interfere with the direction of resistance.

CUFF WITH RESISTANCE MEANS

A universal resistance cross-training system is described which is adapted to direct a variety of resistance forces to robust portions of an exerciser's limb, while leaving hands and feet free for normal use. The system is based upon an arched cuff which provides both transverse compression sockets at either end and ratcheted channels following the outside surface of the cuff and extending between the two compression mounts. Resistance devices such as fins, elastics, weights, parachutes, floats and linkages are connected to the cuff via either the compression sockets or the ratcheted channel. The resistance forces are transferred from the resistance devices through the arch to the user's limbs.

EXERCISE DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE WEIGHT

An exercise device in which removable weight may be provided in a housing of the device. Two rotatable handles may be provided in the housing, permitting various hand orientations during exercise. The removable weight may be received within and/or removed from a cavity of the device.

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT WITH MULTI-POSITIONING HANDLES

A handle (20) for an exercise device, the handle attached to an actuating arm (36) of the exercise device and including a connection structure that allows the handle to rotate with respect to the arm, as well as pivot in at least two directions orthogonal to the rotation axis.

DEVICE FOR TRAINING AN EXTREMITY OF THE HUMAN BODY FOR THE PRACTICE OF A SPECIFIC PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The device for training an extremity of the human body for the practice of a specific physical activity consists of a concave form comprised of at least one laminar part that is made of a light metal and is substantially rigid. The inside of said form consists of a first part that adapts to and substantially surrounds the extremity and its articulation to a member, wherein the latter are immobilized in an optimally correct holding position of a tool used for performing a given action in a specific physical activity. The device includes a second part that adapts to and substantially surrounds the portion of the member closest to the articulation.

VIBRATIONARY EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

An exercise apparatus including a fluid pump means operated by movement of the user and control means arranged for intermittently varying fluid flow in the pump means thereby forming a vibration facility to impart vibration to the user.

Prosthetic device for golfing

A prosthetic device for golfing having an elongate resilient body with an axis, a first end, a second end and an exterior golf club support surface extending along the axis between the first end and the second end. Gripping members are positioned on opposed sides of the golf club support surface adjacent the first end. The gripping members are adapted to grip a golf club shaft and maintain the golf club shaft engaged with the golf club support surface. A coupling is provided at the first end which is adapted to be secured to a terminal device worn by the user. The coupling element may be either a male end or female end attached to the first end.

Hand exercising device

An exercising device for the hand is disclosed. A securement is secured to an anchoring member comprising a band with a pair of ends configured to extend around and be secured to the hand of the user and configured to support the anchoring member in a position overlying the palm of the hand of a user and is coupled to the hand of the user. A plurality of fingertip engaging members are each configured and dimensioned to be secured to a respective fingertip a plurality of fingertip anchorings. Each of the fingertip anchorings is secured to a respective fingertip engaging member. A plurality of respective palm anchorings are secured to the anchoring member. A plurality of respective elastic members each have first and second ends. The first end of each of the elastic members is secured to the fingertip anchorings. The second end of each of the elastic members is secured to the palm anchorings. Alternatively, the securement and the anchoring member comprise a closed loop elastic strap.

Weightlifting plate

A weight plate having rotatable handles is disclosed. By rotating, the handles provide a sure grip to the user, while allowing the user to perform various exercises without adjusting his or her grip on the device. The handles also facilitate the safe loading and unloading of the device on plate-loaded exercise equipment. The weight plate may thus be used as a stand-alone exercise device, as a weight plate loaded onto a barbell or dumbbell bar, or as a weight plate used on plate-loaded exercise equipment.

A physical training apparatus

Dispositif permettant à un utilisateur en rééducation d'être renseigné sur son état physiologique

Dispositif permettant à un utilisateur en rééducation d'être renseigné sur son état physiologique présent et d'agir en conséquence pour modifier ledit état physiologique, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un moyen émettant un signal auditif ou visuel lié directement à l'amplitude du mouvement du patient. Avantageusement, le dispositif est conformé en capteur d'amplitude avec un commutateur à mercure 3. Application : rééducation fonctionnelle.

Raquette de jeu, perfectionnee

... a) Raquette perfectionnee pour jeu. b) Raquette perfectionnee pour jeu, caracterisee en ce que, sur la face de l'extremite du manche et articule par la goupille, est dispose un anneau en materiau souple dont le creux interieur, lorsque les branches dudit anneau sont disposees en prolongement du manche, sert pour heberger et retenir assujettie une balle sous pression, - l'anneau maintenant la balle dans le manche sauf si ce dernier tourne autour de son assujettissement. c) Application : notamment aux raquettes de tennis.

SHOULDER STABILIZING AND STRENGTHENING METHOD AND APPARATUS

A method and adjustable apparatus for stabilizing and strengthening the shoulder muscles and rotator cuff provides an active range of motion activities that can be performed with or without resistance. In particular, the method and apparatus provide for scapular retraction and protraction, shoulder flexion, extension, adduction and abduction, as well as internal and external shoulder rotation, performed horizontally and vertically. All of these motions are beneficial to the shoulder joint because they allow the joint to move freely throughout its normal range of motion using natural mechanics of the rotator cuff and surrounding muscles. The method and apparatus provide the essential benefit of stabilizing the shoulder and rotator cuff throughout these motions so that the user's range of motion and strength building is optimized. The method and apparatus also provide for self myofascial release techniques to decrease spasm.

PORTABLE WORKOUT APPARATUS INCLUDING A PLIE BAR

A portable workout apparatus comprising a bar, a frame, and a padded structured secured to the frame. The bar is held at an adjustable bar height. The frame supports the bar at the adjustable bar height. The padded structure is secured to the frame, and has a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions have a deployed position forming a substantially horizontal surface that forms an opening with the bar and the frame that is adapted to accommodate a user. The first portion is further capable of pivoting, relative to the second portion, to a substantially vertical position for storage.

COMBINATION GRIP FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE

An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a combination of grips to the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. One exercise device described is an inelastic resistance device having a combination grip that includes hand grips and a loop. The hand grip and loop may be used as a foot grip, or alternatively, just the hand grip can be used by the hand. The selection of a specific accessory grip allows the user to exercise by specific body parts and provides for a greater number of possible exercises.

EXERCISE HANDLE AND METHODS OF USE

An exercise handle for use with a cord and a method for the use thereof, the handle having a channel portion having at least two channel ends that are positioned non-diametrically relative to each other on the channel portion, the channel portion being rounded relative to a center point; a channel being fashioned on the channel portion, the channel being adapted to receive the cord; a grip portion being positioned between the at least two channel portion ends in an off-center relationship to the center point of the channel portion.

CRAWLING EXERCISER

The current invention relates to an exerciser, especially a crawling exerciser, comprising two hand slides each containing a wheel and two leg slides each containing a wheel, characterized in that, characterized in that it also contains components of a linear parallel track, wherein both the hand slides and the leg slides slide in the track and a damping structure is installed on the wheels or between the wheels and the track. The exerciser of the current invention is convenient, flexible, easy to control, and is easy to perform alternate movements of the hands and legs. It does not damage the floor, carpet or ground, and is very appropriate for indoor application. 121-. (canceled)22. A crawling exerciser , comprising two hand slides and two leg slides , wherein it also contains components of a parallel track , wherein both the hand slides and the leg slides slide independent of each other in the track and a damping structure is installed on each of the hand slides and leg slides , and there is a retaining structure between the slides and the track which can stabilize the slides at the different positions of the track.23. The crawling exerciser according to claim 22 , wherein the components of the track are hard track components claim 22 , wherein the hand slides and the leg slides have wheels which can make advance and return movement along the track.24. The crawling exerciser according to claim 23 , wherein the components of track is linear type.25. The crawling exerciser according to claim 22 , wherein there are multiple adjustment holes on the components of track.26. The crawling exerciser according to claim 25 , wherein the hand slides and leg slides can be stabilized at the different positions of the track through inserting a bolt into the adjustment hole.27. The crawling exerciser according to claim 22 , wherein the hand slides and the leg slides on the same side are connected with at least one elastic string.28. The crawling exerciser according to claim 23 , ...

Collapsible pilates exercise machine

An exerciser machine including a base frame, a pole frame and a swivel frame is described. The base frame can have longitudinally a head section and a rear section pivotally coupled with the head section. The pole frame can have one or more extendable poles extending longitudinally between a far end and a near end of the pole frame. A cross bar can be detachably affixed between the extendable poles. The pole frame may be pivotally attached to the base frame. The swivel frame can have one or more side bars having longitudinally a handle end and a pole end. A handle bar may be detachably fixed between the side bars at the handle end. The swivel frame may be rotably attached to the extendable poles to allow rotary movements of the swivel frame in between the extendable poles.

ENHANCED BIONIC RESISTANCE SUIT

An enhanced resistance suit for use while training has a pair of compression shorts that have a plurality of attachment bands arranged in two columns down each leg. The attachment bands have at least one attachment ring secured on each in order to form a matched horizontal connectable pair. A user can removably attach resistance bands to the pairs to provide resistance while training. A pair of arm bands also have attachment rings connected to them and allow a user to removably connect a pair of arm resistance bands to a matching attachment band located on a waist portion of the shorts. A belt is provided to help secure the shorts. Shoes are used that also have attachment rings located on a heel portion and a toe portion to provide vertical jump training as well as calf muscle training. Sensors may be added to the suit to enhance use. 1. An enhanced resistance suit for use while training comprising:a compression garment;said compression garment having a plurality of substantially horizontal attachment bands reinforcing a front portion of said compression garment;said plurality of attachment bands being disposed in two columns opposite each other having an equal number of attachment bands in each column;at least one attachment ring disposed on each of said plurality of attachment bands wherein said attachment rings are securely held in place;said attachment rings being oppositely disposed to each other forming a connectable pair; andat least one resistance band adapted to removably connect to said connectable pair.2. The enhanced resistance suit for use while training according to further comprising:a pair of arm bands;said pair of arm bands having an adjustment portion adapted to allow a user to removably secure said pair of arm bands to an arm portion thereof:an attachment ring secured to each of said pair of arm bands;at least one arm resistance band adapted to removably connect to said attachment ring on said arm band and a matching attachment ring disposed on a ...

ARM EXERCISE DEVICE AND SYSTEM

An arm rehabilitation system for exercising a user's arm. The system provides an arm support device moveable upon a support surface by a user's first arm. The arm support device has a main body configured to movably engage the support surface on one side and has a hand support portion on an opposing side at or toward one end of the body for supporting a user's hand of the first arm. A primary hand support formation protrudes from the hand support portion and a secondary hand support handle extends from the main body at or toward the periphery of the hand support portion. An adjustable switch support boom assembly is also mounted to the main body and has at least one operable user input component for generating an actuation signal in response to operation by the user. An onboard motion tracking system mounted to or within the main body is configured to sense motion of the main body to enable user interaction with an interactive computer system running an application program. 1. An arm rehabilitation system for exercising a user's arm , comprising: ["a main body configured to movably engage the support surface on one side and comprising a hand support portion on an opposing side at or toward one end of the body for supporting a user's hand of the user's first arm;", "a primary hand support formation protruding from the hand support portion and shaped to engage with the palm and/or fingers of the user's hand of the user's first arm;", "an adjustable switch support boom assembly mounted to the main body and having at least one operable user input component for generating an actuation signal in response to operation by the user, the switch support boom assembly enabling adjustment of the position of the input component(s) relative to the user's hand and/or fingers of the user's first arm;", 'an onboard motion tracking system mounted to or within the main body which is configured to sense motion of the main body relative to the support surface and generate a ...

PLURAL PARALLEL CUFF FOR MUSCLE TRAINING BY PRESSURIZING LIMB

A plural parallel cuff for muscle training is made to reinforce muscles of limbs while it is wound broad around the portion of an upper arm and/or a thigh with uniform and stable binding force for the light exercise training. Three cloth sleeve bags are sewn to a connection cloth spaced in parallel. Three short rubber bags are inserted into three cloth sleeve bags respectively. The rubber bags are connected each other with T-joints for air channel. A plug and a socket are used to connect the pneumatic pump detachably to the thin tube. The plural parallel cuff is wound around a limb and hook-and-loop fasteners are used to form loops by uniting both ends of each of the cloth sleeve bags. The rubber bags are inflated by a pneumatic pump for restricting the bloodstream and then an low intensity exercise is performed. 1. A plural parallel cuff comprising;plural cloth sleeve bags,a connection cloth for connecting said plural cloth sleeve bags in parallel at intervals,plural rubber bags shorter than said cloth sleeve bags inserted in said cloth sleeve bags respectively,hook-and-loop fasteners for forming loops by bonding both ends of each of said cloth sleeve bags, anda plug for connecting detachably a pneumatic pump to said plural rubber bags.2. A plural parallel cuff as described in claim 1 , whereinfurthermore a surge tank is set connected with said plural rubber bags channeling with each other, andthe volume of said surge tank is made larger than the volume of said plural rubber bags. The present invention relates to a training tool for pressurizing limb in order to reinforce the muscle of the limb. More particularly, the present invention relates to a plural parallel cuff formed of about three cuffs arranged in parallel. The plural parallel cuff restricts bloodstream when it is wound around a limb portion, which is a compartment for the brachial region between the shoulder and the elbow joint, and the femoral region between the hip joint and the knee joint. In the ...

Low profile passive exercise garment

Disclosed is a muscle specific exercise device. The device may provide passive or active resistance training throughout an angular range of motion. The device may be low profile, and worn by a wearer, such as beneath conventional clothing. Exercise of selective joints or motion of the body may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques.

Physical training apparatus and method

A resistance training apparatus and method for providing multiple training vectors having points of origin variable by direction and elevation to a trainee. The apparatus may accommodate multiple trainees and provide multiple training vectors to each trainee. The apparatus provides the training vectors by attaching tethers such as elastic cords to harnesses worn around body portions of an athlete in a configuration that allows the athlete to perform a sports-specific or therapeutic movement at an optimum speed. The apparatus may include a base forming the training area and a pair of tower assemblies, each providing elastic cords for attachment to the harnesses worn by the athlete. In another embodiment training vectors are provided to patients or trainees who cannot fully support their own body weight. The elastic cords are independently adjustable such that balanced or unbalanced loading may be applied simultaneously to a trainee from multiple directions and planes.

Adjustable exercise training tool

Embodiments of the invention are directed to an adjustable multi-purpose exercise training tool. The weight of the training tool is adjustable by the use of a plurality of removable weight members each of which are of a different weight. The removable weight member inserted into the tool determines the weight of the tool. In one embodiment, the multi-purpose exercise training tool includes a planar bottom face and a contoured top face and is approximately elliptical-shaped or circular-shaped. The adjustable multi-purpose exercise training tool may include one or more sets of grip portions allowing a user to grip the multi-purpose exercise training tool at different arm width distances allowing the user to target different muscle groups during use. The training tool is made of a hard, durable material and can be manufactured in a variety of weights.

Apparatus for aquatic exercise

An aquatic exercise device comprising a base arranged to be held in particular with a foot or with a hand, and webbing, in particular corolla-shaped webbing, that is secured to the base and that is suitable for deforming under pressure from the water that is exerted while the device is moving.

Exercise extensions and system

Exercise devices that can be worn on the hand or foot utilizing resistance from the air to perform the exercises. The exercise device comprises a fitting member and a resistance member connected to the fitting member. The fitting member is configured to be worn on a limb, such as the hand or foot so that the user does not have to hold anything during the exercise. Additional weights can be added to the exercise device, but the overall apparatus remains small and relatively lightweight so that it may be easily carried in luggage and used on the go.