УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ТРЕНИРОВКИ МУСКУЛОВ И РЕМЕНЬ ДЛЯ ТРЕНИРОВКИ МУСКУЛОВ

Предложенное изобретение относится к устройствам тренировки и предназначено для укрепления мускулов. Ремень 100В включает в себя первый лентообразный элемент 110, имеющий полый участок. Первый лентообразный элемент 110 снабжен толстым тканым полотном 111 и тонким тканым полотном 112, которые оба поддаются растягиванию и имеют форму ремня, а также надувной камерой 114, размещенной внутри указанного полого участка. В радиальном направлении с внешней стороны надувной камеры 114 установлены небольшие элементы 115 пластинчатой формы, которые закреплены на отрезках ленты 116 определенной ширины, выполненных из неподдающегося растягиванию материала. Концы отрезка ленты 116 зажаты между обоими краевыми участками толстого тканого полотна 111 и тонкого тканого полотна 112 и закреплены путем сшивания с обоими концами толстого тканого полотна 111 и тонкого тканого полотна 112. Технический результат заключается в улучшении эффективности тренировки и достигается за счет небольших элементов 115, которые ...

Устройство для реабилитации верхних конечностей

Предлагаемая полезная модель относится к медицинской технике и может быть использована как реабилитационное устройство для восстановления функции верхних конечностей, нарушенной вследствие неврологических заболеваний, травм или иных релевантных причин. Техническим результатом является расширение функциональных возможностей для моторного обучения в реабилитации верхних конечностей и достигается устройством для реабилитации верхних конечностей, которое содержит два симметричных отсека 1 соответственно для правой и левой конечностей, выполненых в виде прямоугольных параллелепипедов, нижней гранью прикрепленных к неподвижному основанию, например, к столу, с помощью струбцин или винтового соединения. В отсеках 1 расположены шаговые двигатели для сгибания конечностей в локтевом суставе. На боковых гранях отсеков 1, расположенных напротив друг друга, перпендикулярно плоскости этих граней закреплены держатели 2, на которых расположены приемные устройства 3 для размещения плеч пациента. На валы ...

Тренажер для реабилитации и укрепления рук и туловища МНОГОФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНЫЙ и способ его применения

Группа изобретений относится к области медицины, в частности к тренажерам для реабилитации пациентов с нарушениями верхних конечностей, туловища и центральной нервной системы. Тренажер содержит раму с закрепленными на ней рамами левого и правого сидений, включающими две пары рукояток, выполненных с возможностью поднятия верхних конечностей во фронтальной и сагиттальной плоскостях в положении сидя двух пациентов одновременно. Каждая рукоятка имеет трособлочную систему в виде роликовой системы с амортизаторами для создания нагрузки или разгрузки при занятиях. Каждая рукоятка имеет Т-образные соединения с рычагом с отверстиями с диапазоном регулировки в зависимости от роста, размера, длины рук пациента. Левая и правая части тренажера, содержащие первый и второй комплекты рукояток, выполнены с возможностью работы независимо друг от друга, и выполнены с возможностью крепления между собой крепежами с возможностью разделения и размещения каждой половины в отдельном друг от друга месте. Сиденья ...

СПОРТИВНЫЙ ТРЕНАЖЕР

Использование: для развития силы мышц и укрепления связок кистей рук и предплечий человека. Технический результат: расширение функциональных возможностей и повышение эффективности тренировки за счет применения в нем упоров для ладоней круглого сечения диаметром 30-40 мм и высотой 40-60 мм, находящихся под углом 90° один к другому и неподвижно закрепленных на стержне круглого сечения на расстоянии 70-80 мм от его концов, который, в свою очередь, имеет диаметр 30-40 мм и длину 200-300 мм. Сущность полезной модели: содержит упоры 2 из твердого материала, обеспечивающие передачу усилия и предотвращение проскальзывания. Стержень 1 обеспечивает удержание устройства и соединяет все его части воедино. Положительный результат: расширение области использования. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил.

ПОДВЕСНОЙ ТРЕНАЖЕР ДЛЯ ТРЕНИРОВКИ ВЕРХНИХ КОНЕЧНОСТЕЙ

Полезная модель относится к тренировочным устройствам, а именно к устройствам, предназначенным для тренировки мышц и координации движений верхних конечностей, и может быть использована для восстановления функций верхних конечностей, в том числе нарушенных вследствие заболеваний центральной нервной системы. Подвесной тренажер для тренировки верхних конечностей содержит металлическую конструкцию в виде угла с основными и дополнительными кольцами, крючки для крепления, благодаря которым металлическая конструкция может крепиться на шведскую стенку или на стену, упор, эластичные тросы, карабины, ролики, благодаря которым регулируется длина тросов, гамак для плеча, манжету для руки, которые удерживают верхнюю конечность в подвешенном состоянии. Эластичные тросы присоединяются с помощью карабинов к дополнительным и основным кольцам металлической конструкции в виде угла. Причем имеется возможность увеличить нагрузку на мышцы путем использования более двух тросов за счет присоединения дополнительных ...

Устройство для тренировки мышц рук в беге

Изобретение касается спорта и может использоваться в подготовке бегунов на короткие дистанции с целью совершенствования силовых способностей мышц рук, плечевого пояса и груди. Тренажер содержит размещенные на биозвеньях верхней конечности спортсмена опоясывающие опорные рамки 1. несущие шарнирно связанные с ними грузы 2. Грузы имеют овальную форму и установлены вдоль продольной оси конечности спортсмена с ее наружной стороны. В беге грузы колеблются в передне-заднем направлении, создавая дополнительные нагрузки на мышцы рук, груди и плечевого пояса. Причем основная нагрузка приходится на мышцы, ответственные за сведение и разведение рук в беге. 1 ил.

Устройство для тренировки лыжников

Изобретение относится к спорту и позволяет повысить эффективность тренировки лыжников путем обеспечения реальных условий бега с единым скоростным режимом движений ног и рук. Устройство содержит в основании 1 две рамы. На продольных направляющих рам установлены ползуны 5, связанные между собой перекладинами. На перекладинах установлены каретки для ног с возможностью перемещения и имитации при тренировке "конькового шага". На стойке основания шарнирно установлены штанги 21 с каретками 24. Средства для создания нагрузки на руки и ноги выполнены идентичными с единым маховиком 30. Последний подторможен элементами 31 и 32. На валу маховика установлены четыре обгонные муфты 19, 20, 28, 29. Каретки для рук и ног связаны тросами 17 с обгонными муфтами. 2 з.п. ф-лы. 4 ил.

Training device used as a stick for walking, skiing, Nordic walking or trekking comprises integrated training elements, orientation aids and/or controls arranged on a rod or lever of a handle

Training device comprises integrated training elements, orientation aids and/or controls arranged on a rod or lever of a handle. Preferred Features: The tube (11) of the stick (10) has a detachable holder (14) for holding and optionally receiving a weight (15) as training element. The tube has telescopic tubular elements (11a, 11b). The holder is arranged in or on the tubular elements and optionally interacts with the weight.

Trainingsgerät für Bewegung und Kraft

MUSKELÜBUNGSVORRICHTUNG.

MUSKELKRAFT-TRAININGSGERÄT.

Trainings-Maschine

DOPPELSEITIGER ARMTRAINER

Halswirbelsäulen-Trainingsgerät

Trainingsgerät für die Muskulatur der Halswirbelsäule mit auf den Kopf einwirkenden Gewichten, gekennzeichnet durch eine am Kopf anbringbare Kopfbedeckung (1), an deren Randbereich Halterungen zum wahlweisen Anbringen verschiedener Gewichte (2) angeordnet sind.

Verbesserte Übungsmaschine und mit solch einer Maschine durchführbares Verfahren zum Training der Muskulatur einer Extremität

Fitnessgerät

Fitnessgerät mit einem Betätigungsorgan (12), welches von einem Benutzer des Fitnessgeräts von einer Ausgangsstellung (x0) des Betätigungsorgans entlang eines Betätigungswegs zu einer Endstellung (x1) des Betätigungsorgans und zurück bewegbar ist, und mit Belastungsmitteln zur Bereitstellung einer auf das Betätigungsorgan (12) in Richtung zur Ausgangsstellung (x0) hin wirkenden Belastung (F), die bei der Bewegung (14) des Betätigungsorgans in Richtung zur Endstellung (x1) hin durch den Benutzer zu überwinden ist, wobei die Belastungsmittel dazu geeignet ausgebildet sind, das Ausmaß der Belastung (F) von der Bewegungsrichtung (14, 16) des Betätigungsorgans (12) abhängig vorzusehen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Belastungsmittel eine Kurbeleinrichtung (38d, 40d) umfassen, die bei der Bewegung des Betätigungsorgans (12) eine zyklische Kurbelbewegung derart ausführt, dass bei der Bewegung (14) von der Ausgangsstellung (x0) zu der Endstellung (x1) ein erster Kurbelbewegungsabschnitt durchlaufen ...

Personal exercise tablet

A portable exercise apparatus comprising a housing 10 with a means for attaching the housing to an item or the user which may be an adjustable strap 14 and a removable recoil component (12, fig 3) attached to a flexible elongate component 18, which also has a means of attaching to an item or user such as an adjustable strap 16, arranged so that the apparatus provides resistance to a user withdrawing the flexible elongate component from the apparatus; such resistance may be provided by a spiral coiled spring. The removable recoil component can be replaced by a recoil component that provides greater or lesser resistance.

Rotator cuff strength training device

Excercise device

Exercise support platform

Garvey press

Adjustable exercise bar

Exercise and massage device

An exercise and massage device includes an elongate member 10 made of rubber material for increasing the resilience and the flexibility of the elongate member, and for allowing the device to be used for rhythmic exercising purposes. One or both ends of the elongate member each may include an enlarged head 17 or a weight 11, such as a magnetic or cylindrical or spherical weight. A hand grip 12 may further be attached onto the elongate member and may be easily and quickly formed onto the elongate member with molding processes.

Exercise apparatus

An exercise apparatus

Portable device for assisting body weight exercises

An exercise apparatus

Apparatus for Training and Strengthening the Muscles.

... 2587. Volkenrath, W. Feb. 4. Exercising- apparatus.-A s p i r a l spring A with handles B is suitably manipulated, as, for instance, from a straight u n c o n - strained position to that shown.

Training apparatus for motocross and motorcycle riders

A training apparatus for motocross and motorcycle riders comprises a frame 6 or folding column mounted head unit 1which houses a motor; providing movement to a handlebar 7 via connections to two straps 4 which attach onto motor strap locators 5 mounted on the side of said head unit 1; foot rests 8 are provided on lower vertical frame sections 12 which are mounted perpendicularly onto base stands 11. In use a user stands on the footrests 8 and leans back against the tension of the straps 4 mounted to head unit 1 and handlebar 7. The head unit 1 may include a motor which provides movement to the straps 4.

Abdominal exerciser

The exercise machine comprises an abdominally mounted mechanism to facilitate a pulling motion, a position sensor (9, fig 2) and an electro muscular stimulation device (8, fig 2) which is responsive to feedback from the sensor. Preferably the machine includes an abdominal rest 1, a carriage 3 mounted on slide rail 2 which may be pulled towards the user by means of handles 4 and a return spring 7. Electrical pads 6 may be mounted on the abdominal rest 1. The pulling motion may be assisted by a motor (10, fig 2) which is responsive to the exercise rhythm and/or position sensor.

Exercising device having multiple functions

Exercising machine

An exercising machine for exercising a part of the body by movement against a preset resistance eg a tension spring 29 or a weight, the preset resistance being variable during an exercise period by means (12,18,20) actuated by another part of the body eg the feet and legs. In particular an exercise machine is disclosed for strengthening muscles of the chest, in which the exercise is performed using the arms, the hands grasping handles (9) to raise one end of a load bar 17, the preset resistance being varied using foot pressure against foot supports (12) to raise the other end of the load bar 17. The preset resistance is variable by adjusting the position of the spring 29 or the weight along the load bar 17. Bench press or rowing levers may also be provided the levers being connected to each other by a torque arm which straddles the load arm 17. The force applied via the foot supports 12 may be indicated on a meter 78. ...

Improvements in or relating to gymnastic exercising apparatus

... 952,026. Exercising-apparatus. BALIOLYMPIC-GERATE G.m.b.H. Sept. 22, 1962, No. 36134/62. Heading A6M. A gymnastic exercising apparatus consists of arms 1 arranged at an angle, connected together by a helical spring wire 2 having at least one turn and terminating in handles 3. The wire may be galvanized, or nickel or chromeplated, and may be coated with plastics material. In a modification loops of material, adjustable by buckle means, for supporting feet, are rotatably secured to the ends of the handles 3.

Exercise Apparatus

An exercise apparatus allowing movement in three planes of operation and resisting movement in one plane. The apparatus includes vertical slide blocks 10 slidably mounted on vertically extending slide bars 7, horizontal slide blocks 16 slidably mounted on slide bars 15 and handgrips 18 slidably mounted on a training bar 17, thus providing the three planes of operation. A spanning bar 11 may connect with each slide block 10 and allows cables to pass over pulleys 12 and 13 and down to an adjustable weight stack. The horizontally sliding bar 15 and training bar 17 may be locked at different heights by means of locking levers 19 and (21 figure 3). Also disclosed is an attachment in the form of a variable load peak contraction system (figure 12).

Shoulder back and arm exerciser

Wheeled exercise device

An exercise device 10 comprises a handle 12 having a longitudinal axis, a first wheel 14 rotatably mounted to a first end of the handle 12, a second wheel 16 rotatably mounted to a second end of the handle 12. The rotational axes of the first and second wheels 14,16 are aligned with the longitudinal axis of the handle 12. The exercise device 10 further has a projection 16,20 extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle 12, the projection 16,20 having a support face (36, figure 2) which is spaced from the axis a distance which is greater than the outer radius of each of the wheels 14,16.

Exercise machine

Fitness apparatus

Exercise device

An exercise device 101 for use by a user in pulling their upper body up by their arms from a surface. The device comprises two supports 1a, 1b wherein each support comprises a handle 2 for gripping by the user and a shaft 3 for supporting the handle at a height above a surface. The shaft may be telescopic. Also disclosed is a method for a user to exercise with the device which comprises the steps of: (a) Placing each support in a vertical or near vertical orientation on either side of the user’s upper body whilst the user is lying on a surface; (b) Gripping the handles; and (c) Pulling downwards such that the user tilts at least their upper body off the surface.

A portable exercise device with a rotatable lever or leg support

An exercise device comprising a rotatable region 8, at least one leg support 9 and 11 or lever 22 extending from the rotatable region 8 and means 3 to attach the device to a seating region. There may be a plurality of rotatable regions 8, a plurality of levers 22 and a plurality of leg supports 9 and 11. The rotatable regions 8 may move independently or the movement of the leg supports 9 and 11 and levers 22 may be linked. The levers 22 may be removably attached to the device and there may be a number of slots to allow them to be attached in a variety of positions. The levers 22 and leg supports 9 and 11 may be biased through the use of a spring or there may be means to resist their movement such as a frictional braking mechanism.

Belt pulling exercise apparatus

An elastic rope exercise apparatus 100 comprises an adjusting belt 1 with a ladder lock 12, the belt passes through a first ring 21; two connecting belts 2 which are fastened at one end to the first ring 21 and have a third ring 23 and clasp 24 at a second end; two second rings 22 which are fastened to an upper surface of each connecting belt 2; two elastic rope assemblies 3 which are connected to the second ring 22 at one end and a hand grip 4 at a second end. The connecting belts 2 can be clipped to the hand grips 4 to allow the apparatus to be used in a fixed condition or folded back on themselves and clipped to the first ring 21 to provide an elastic condition. The exerciser can be attached to a door or a transverse rod.

Multi-function resistance training apparatus

The invention relates to a resistance training apparatus (1, Figure 1) and more specifically, but not exclusively, to a multi-function resistance training apparatus. The apparatus includes a primary unit 3 and a biasing unit (2, Figure 1). The primary unit 3 includes at least one resistance training member 5 extending from the unit 3. The resistance training members 5 are movable longitudinally relative to the primary unit 3 and securable at a position along the axis of longitudinal movement and rotatable about an axis transverse to the axis of longitudinal movement and rotationally settable to a desired position and is mechanically connected to biasing means (2, Figure 1) which resists movement of the resistance training member 5. The biasing unit (2, Figure 2) may be removably attached to the primary unit 3 by interlocking attachment members 16 and provides the necessary bias to the primary unit 3. An accessory exchange unit 4 may be used to exchange accessories (11, Figure 11) for use ...

Exercise machine

An upper body exercise machine 2 including a carriage 4 and a carriage guiding structure 6 configured to guide the carriage for movement 78,80 back and forth along an inclined path 38. The carriage includes support means for selectively connecting weights 52 to the carriage 4; a first hand engagement means 64 arranged to allow a user to push the carriage 4 up the inclined path 38 from a first end region of the machine; and a second hand engagement means 70 arranged to allow a user to pull the carriage 4 up the inclined path 38 from an opposite end region 28 of the machine.

Friction wrist exerciser

A Portable exercise device

Exercise apparatus having counter rotating members

A training glove, a training boot, and/or a training garment (E.G. Sports Garment)

A training glove such as for use in boxing comprising a glove portion 20 and a forearm portion 32, the forearm portion comprising one or more flexible weights 18 in compartments 16. Preferably the weights are elongate along the axis of the arm, and are not positioned over the wrist. Preferably the forearm portion comprises an inner 32 and outer 34 portion each with compartments for weights, and in use the outer portion folds over the inner portion to cover the openings to the compartments. Also claimed is a training boot with flexible weights located at the calves (figures 10-11), preferably with the inner-outer structure as described for the glove. Also claimed are various garments with flexible weights located over various body parts (figures 8-40) including upper body, lower body and whole body garments. Torso compartments (101, figure 24) may be situated horizontally or at angles of less that 45 degrees to the floor when the user is standing in the interest of ergonomics.

Exercise accessory

A detachable accessory 1 for a rigid exercise platform 7, the accessory 1 comprising one or more frame members, each frame member having at least one open-ended projection 2 adapted to secure a resistance band 8. The frame is able not only to be removably attached to an exercise platform, but also to provide a form of anchor to conveniently secure any type of resistance band, in a variety of positions. The accessory is particularly useful for use with a step exercise platform 7, but may also be used on other exercise apparatus such as an exercise bench (87, see figure 14).

DOUBLE-SIDED ARM COACH

DEVICE FOR THE STABILIZATION OF THE ELBOW

EXERCISE MACHINE IMPROVED AND WITH SUCH A MACHINE FEASIBLE PROCEDURE FOR THE TRAINING OF THE MUSCULATURE OF AN EXTREMITY

Device for conducting sporting/fun competitions

In a development of the device for conducting sporting/fun competitions, in particular beer mug lifting competitions, according to patent no. 384 948, in which the duration for which a weight 9 is held in a permitted holding area and in a predetermined position of the competitor is determined under comprehensible conditions, a balloon 15 fastened in a holding device 12, 13 located on the device serves as the indicating arrangement, and the weight 9 operates, via a string 21, a tearing-open spike 17 which can be displaced in a vertical guide 16 from a rest position into the balloon 15 and, when the weight 9 leaves its permitted holding area, strikes the balloon 15 so that the latter bursts. An additional release 30, which stops a timekeeping arrangement started when the competitor takes the weight 9, is preferably provided on the string 21. ...

BIONIC ARM

TRAININGSGERÄT

TRAINING FACILITIES

DEVICE TO FITNESSTRAINING

The Fitness-Band Sports Equipment

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Fitnessband-Sportgerät, das umfasst: ein Verstellband (1), das eine zweite Stegschnalle (12) aufweist und mit einem Ende durch eine erste Öse (21) geführt wird; zwei Verbindungsbänder (2), die an einem Ende zusammen mit der ersten Öse (21) verbunden sind und am der ersten Öse (21) abgewandten Ende jeweils mit einer dritten Öse (23) verbunden sind, wobei in der Mitte der Verbindungsbänder (2) jeweils eine zweite Öse (22) vorgesehen ist; zwei elastische Schnurgruppen (3), die zur Verbindung mit den Verbindungsbändern (2) dienen und an den beiden Enden lösbar mit den zweiten Ösen (22) und den dritten Ösen (23) verbunden werden können; und zwei Zugringe (4), die mit den Verbindungsbändern (2) und den elastischen Schnurgruppen (3) verbunden werden können.

THERAPEUTIC EQUIPMENT TO LIABILITIES AND ACTIVE MOVEMENT OF THE SHOULDER JOINT

Trainingsgerät

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Trainingsgerät, das zumindest eine Rückenlehne (11) und zumindest zwei Haltevorrichtungen (20, 21, 22, 23) zur Halterung von Teilen des menschlichen Körpers aufweist, wobei zumindest eine erste der Haltevorrichtungen (20, 21, 22) an der Rückenlehne (11) im Schulterbereich eines Benutzers befestigt ist und zumindest ein Teil der Haltekraft (H) dieser Haltevorrichtung (20, 21, 22) zumindest einem Teil der Haltekraft (H) einer weiteren der Haltevorrichtungen (22, 23) entgegengesetzt ist.

EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXECUTION OF SPORTY-PLAYFUL COMPETITIONS, IN PARTICULAR FOR MEASURE JUG LIFTING COMPETITIONS

MUSCLE POWER TRAINING EQUIPMENT.

TRANSFORM-CASH UEBUNGSGERAET.

TRAININGSGERÄT FOR EXERCISING PUSH-UPS

Precessing gyroscopic device

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO EXERCISE APPARATUS FOR THE HUMAN BODY

Exercise apparatus

RESISTANCE ASSEMBLY

Exercise machine with dual fulcrum articulated force lever

Gyroscopic exerciser

Exercise device with removable weight

Exercise apparatus

Exercise apparatus including a guide and a sliding member slidably mounted to the guide, the sliding member including an operating member for allowing a user to apply first and second operating forces to the sliding member to thereby selectively slide the sliding member in respective first and second directions and a resistance mechanism for generating respective first and second resistive forces when the sliding member is moved in the first and second directions.

Antigravity Whole Body Exercisers

Collapsible exerciser

Exercising device for abdominal muscles

Belt Pulling Exercise Apparatus

A belt pulling exercise apparatus includes an adjusting belt, having a first ladder lock disposed thereon, and one end of the 5 adjusting belt is passed through a first ring; two connecting belts, two first ends of the two connecting belts are fastened to the first ring simultaneously, two second ends of each connecting belts opposite to the first ends are respectively fastened to a third ring, and two second rings are respectively fastened to an upper surface of each 10 connecting belt between the first end and the second end; two elastic rope assemblies, each elastic rope assembly is arranged corresponding to each connecting belt, and two ends of each elastic rope assembly are respectively connected to the second ring and the third ring of each corresponding connecting belt; and two hand grips, 15 each hand grip is arranged at each corresponding connecting belt and each corresponding elastic rope assembly.

COMPACT MULTI-PURPOSE EXERCISE APPARATUS

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.

EXERCISE APPARATUS

A doorway exercise apparatus is described. In one implementation, there is provided an apparatus comprising two elongate handle struts spaced-apart by a distance between shoulder width and doorway width, each handle strut having a longitudinal axis, the strut axes being substantially in a single plane; an elongate rest member having a longitudinal axis transverse to the strut axes, the elongate rest member comprising two rest surfaces spaced greater than a doorway width apart in a single plane; two elongate spaced-apart drop members each drop member having a longitudinal axis, each drop member axis substantially perpendicular to the rest member; and releasable attachment means from which the drop members depend; wherein the handle struts extend about one cubit away from the rest member in a direction opposite the rest surface.

TORQUE OVERDRIVE STAIR CLIMBER

Disclosed is a machine (100) having a frame (104), a base (902), an upper (906) and a lower (908) axle, and steps (102) revolving around the upper (906) and lower (908) axles. The machine (100) includes an electric brake mechanism (909) operating in generative mode and coupled with the steps (102) and configured to provide a resistive force. Also included is a controller (1401) that receives an indication of an exercise mode (1450) from a user that includes a first speed (1452), a second speed (1454), and a difficulty (1456). The controller (1401) balances a load on the steps (102) based a user's weight at the first speed (1452), and controls, in response to the user applying an additional load to the steps (102), the electric brake mechanism (909) to apply the difficulty (1456) of the exercise mode (1450) and prevent the steps (102) from exceeding the second speed (1454).

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE WEIGHT TRAINING APPARATUS

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE WEIGHT TRAINING APPARATUS An exercise equipment for use by people in wheelchairs has a stationary frame within which a user can readily locate their wheelchair, including attachment means for securing the lower body of the user to the chair. A guide frame pivotally secured to the stationary frame is readily adjustable in its angle of inclination, which angle defines the plane of displacement in which weight-lifting exercise is performed by the user. A load bar is secured to the guide frame, for displacement therealong by the user, in carrying out their selected exercise. The load bar is connected by its ends in load transfer relation with two sets of selectively adjustable weights. Use of a load bar in sliding relation with a guide frame diminishes the risk of loss of control of the weights. The equipment may be readily used and adjusted in relation to the angle of lift and the required weight load, by a majority of users, despite significant incapacitation.

UPPER BODY EXERCISE APPARATUS

An upper body exercise apparatus to assist an exerciser to do chin-ups and dips. The apparatus includes a frame having a base, a platform parallel to the base for the exerciser to stand on, chin-up handles and dip handles extending from the frame, a system to oscillate the platform vertically between a lower position and an upper position while maintaining the platform parallel to the base and while avoiding any angular or horizontal displacement, a pneumatic cylinder for providing a force to the oscillating system which is opposite the weight of the exerciser, and a control and monitor whereby the force is controlled and the oscillation of the platform is monitored.

MULTIPURPOSE EXERCISE APPARATUS

TWO-HANDED CRANK-ACTION EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD

A two-handed crank action exercise device includes a crank mechanism that is supported at a spaced elevation above ground level, and features a crank arm radiating outwardly away from a rotational axis and a hand grip carried on the crank arm at a radial distance from the rotational axis for manual grasping by a user to drive rotation of the crank arm. An adjustable resistance mechanism is coupled to the crank mechanism to provide an adjustable amount of resistance to said crank mechanism. The hand grip is of sufficient length to enable simultaneous manual grasping thereof by both hands of said user for two-handed operation of said crank mechanism.

DEVICES AND METHOD FOR INCREASING RUNNING PERFORMANCE

A running device and method of using the device are disclosed. The device (101) may include a moveable material (280) within an inner chamber (200) of the running device's housing (160). In operation, a running device (420L, 420R) may be held in each hand and the runner (400) may thrust both hands downward prior to landing and quickly bring the devices to a vertical stop after landing. Bringing the devices to a vertical stop may cause the moveable material (280) to collide with the housing and increase the force (1060) exerted by the runner on the ground (490). A delay component (240, 241, 480) may delay the peak force exerted by the material against the housing so that the translation of that force to the ground coincides with the peak force that the runner would have exerted against the ground in the absence of the devices.

DYNAMIC STRETCHING, STRENGTHENING AND STABILIZATION DEVICE FOR POSTURAL CORRECTION AND RETRAINING

A dynamic stretching, strengthening and stabilization device is provided for postural correction and retraining. The device has a pair of closed loop resistance tubes and a central harness member which positions the closed loop resistance tubes roughly in the form of a figure 8. Each loop of the resistance tube is sized to accommodate the arm and shoulder of the user. The device may be used in a stabilization mode or stretching/strengthening mode, and transitions easily between these modes to correct and retrain the user's posture.

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 ...

EXERCISE APPARATUS

An exercise apparatus includes a compact resistance unit that houses a pneumatic cylinder. The cylinder is connected to a pulley wheel that moves at least toward the cylinder. A main cable extends about a portion of the pulley wheel. One end of the main cable is fixed to the unit housing and the other end is attached to a pulley block of a block-and-tackle mechanism. A user cable extends through the block-and-tackle mechanism and is connected to a handle. The pneumatic cylinder resists movement of the handle away from the unit.

THUNDER FLEX EXERCISE APPARATUS

This apperatus is a new creation called: Thunder Flex. The Thunder Flex Exercise Apparatus is easy to set up. First, the door strap has to be put on around t he door very carefully. When the door strap is tightly secure, on the door, close the doo r away from you. When you are in your office or in your bedroom, you can work out with Thunde r Flex. There are three D-rings in all, top, middle, and bottom. The elastic amber tubing is very easy to move from the bottom of the D-ring of the door strap, and this could be done also to the middle and top D-ring. Thunder Flex has two handle grips, and it can attach to the elastic amber tubing or it can detach from the elastic amber tubing. Each elastic amber tubing has a snape (clip) on both ends. When an Individual is working out with Thunder Flex, he/she can either stand towards the door or away from the door. Thunder Flex has two-foot straps, and the foot straps (foot harness) are eas y to put on. Once the foot straps are connected to the elastic ...

APPARATUS FOR ISOMETRIC AND INCREMENTAL MUSCLE CONTRACTIONS

... ²²²A resistance exercise apparatus comprising a mechanism for allowing the ²machine to inhibit in intervals along a range of motion for an amount of time, ²movement in a direction caused by an external force applied to a movable ²surface on the machine, while allowing movement of the surface in the opposite ²direction to the external force, wherein said movable surface is linked to a ²resistance source.² ...

EXCERCISE DEVICE

An apparatus for exercising may include a gripping assembly having a grip fixed to at least one spring member and at least one tether connected to the at least one spring member. The tether winds around the longitudinal axis of the at least one spring member. Also, an object may be connected to the tether. In some embodiments, the object may be a weight, an anchor, or a second gripping assembly. Alternatively, the apparatus may include a gripping assembly having at least one spring member connected to a tether and a grip connected to the tether. A free standing object may be connected to the tether. Methods according to the present disclosure use the apparatus by applying a force to the grip(s).

COMPRESSIBLE BARBELL ADAPTER

A compressible barbell adapter is disclosed, which consists of a compression-retraction member fastened to a hollow shaft for use on a bar. The compression and retraction movement of the compression-retraction member is generally achieved by means of a pinion and a rack system, and can be utilized in conjunction with dampening means. Slidable handles are also connected to the compression-retraction member, and serve to slide along the axis of the hollow shaft, and thus along the bar. The compressible barbell adapter is meant to be fastened onto existing bars or barbells such that additional exertion is focused on the pectoral, deltoid and back muscles during various exercises.

EXERCISE APPARATUS

EXERCISE AND TRAINING APPARATUS

A training and exercise device for applying a force against a resisting force, such as a weight stack (12), includes an upstanding frame (20), a rotatable arm (16) supported by the frame at a first end for rotation about the frame in a horizontal plane and a force receiving device (18) communicating with the arm for receiving force applied by a user. The force receiving device is longitudinally slidable along the arm to cause force to be applied against the resisting force when the force receiving device is pushed horizontally along the arms towards the frame. A cable (14) connects the force receiving device to the resisting force and is attached at a first end to the resisting force. A grasping device (104) is attached to the second end of the cable. The force receiving device includes a pair of handles which may be rotated about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal horizontal axis of the arm.

UNIVERSALLY ADAPTABLE ADJUSTABLE ARM EXERCISE DEVICE TO SUPPLEMENT LEG EXERCISING

A universally adaptable adjustable arm exercise device to supplement leg exercising includes a leg exercising unit having a foot contact surface. A pole is mounted adjacent each of two opposite sides of the foot contact surface. The mounting is accomplished by each pole being mounted to a mounting bracket secured to the leg exercise unit. A hinge pin extends from each bracket with a respective pole pivotally mounted to one of the hinge pins. An adjustable resistance device is provided on each of the hinge pins with a resistance setting member on each hinge pin for controlling the resistance force required for a user to pivot the poles back and forth and thereby provide an arm exercise simultaneously with the use of the leg exercise unit.

MOBILE EXERCISE APPARATUS

This invention is a mobile exercising apparatus which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A frame supports of pair of reciprocating members (40) which are displaced generally horizontally (100) along the frame at one end, yet reciprocate in a circular motion (102) at the other through a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which orients the foot of the user at a preferred acute angular orientation and permits each foot to move in a generally elliptical path (102) during exercise, and drive a wheel (56) whereby propelling the apparatus. This allows simulation of walking or running without impact. The device may include linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arm in which case each hand of the user is displaced along an arcuate path.

Gymnastikgerät

Gymnastikgerät mit über mindestens ein Zugmittel heb- und senkbarem Kopfhalter für den Übenden.

Apparatus for promoting abdominal breathing

The apparatus is intended to train individuals in correct breathing involving movement of the abdomen. The abdomen-supporting part (1), e.g. a belt part, which is to be pressed into the abdominal wall and is suspended on the traction members (2) is actuated by the movements of the hands and/or feet of the individual. ...

Training Equipment.

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Trainingsgerät zur Fixierung im Hüftbereich des Menschen, bestehend aus einem den Hüftbereich umschlingenden Gürtelelement (2) und lateral oder dorsal an dem Gürtelelement (2) angeordnet mindestens einem Kraftelement (4), wobei das Kraftelement (4) mit einem Griffelement (4.3) derart gekoppelt ist, dass das Griffelement (4.3) von einer menschlichen Hand umgriffen werden kann und gegen die von dem Kraftelement (4) erzeugte Gegenkraft bewegbar ist.

Adjustable standing muscular releasing and stretching exercise device

The present invention is an adjustable standing muscular releasing and stretching exercise device for a user. The device has a vertical linear column base, a support handle that can be vertically moved and attached along the linear base, a pair of adjustable releasing rollers on a horizontal bar with a roller connection that is movably connected to the linear base, a horizontal floor base that is attached to and supports the linear base, a raised non-skid foot platform that is attached to and extends over said floor base and an adjustable non-skid calf step perpendicularly and slidably attached to said foot platform.

Exercise bar having sliding hand grips

An exercise apparatus includes an elongate bar having a medial portion and opposed ends disposed outwardly of the medial portion with a pair of hand grips mounted on the bar in spaced-apart relation and configured to slide along the length of the bar against a resistance force from a first exercise position to a second exercise position. A resistance member fixed to the bar and movably attached to at least one of the hand grips increases the resistance force as the hand grip slides along the bar from the first exercise position to the second exercise position. The resistance member includes inner and outer band attachment mounts spaced-apart along the length of the bar and an elastic band attached to and disposed between the band attachment mounts. A user performs push-up exercises from a prone position and barbell exercises from a supine position or a standing position.

Physical exercise apparatus

Physical exercise apparatus, comprising a support base, a vertical structure comprising at least one articulated joint, a support frame to which there are coupled a member for association with a user's body, and at least two articulated arms which are connected to said support frame so as to be able to pivot in several directions.

Pull-up bar

An apparatus for exercising the upper body, including a frame and handles. The frame is formed with a bar and a connection assembly. Two handles slide in their respective half of the bar using rollers, or bearings. The handles may also swing, or swivel for a greater range of motion. This apparatus can be mounted over a door or on a wall for pull-ups, on a floor mount for push-ups, or on an exercise apparatus with a pulley system for shoulder presses. The exercise apparatus is designed to more effectively work out the large muscle groups of the back and arms.

Pull-Up Bar

A pull up bar has a main bar formed as a main bar right member, a main bar left member, and a main bar middle member. The main bar is formed of metal tubular construction. A door support includes a door support left leg that has a door support left leg bend and a door support right leg that has a door support right leg bend. A main block connects between the door support left leg and a door support right leg. The main block is substantially parallel to the main bar. An angled bar has an angled bar right section and an angled bar left section. The angled bar right section is connected to the door support right leg, and the main bar right member is connected to the angled bar right section.

Turn and burn exercise systems

A turn and burn exercise device comprising a frame assembly (including a periphery ring; and a plurality of frame rails); a rotation assembly (including at least one bushing and at least one bearing); a sphere having an inner volume; an inner surface; and an outer surface; and at least one ball. The turn and burn exercise device when operated during an exercise routine may or may not contact a ground surface. The turn and Burn exercise device allows users to burn calories and fat at relatively consistent rates throughout workout sessions. The longer the ball is in motion, the more calories and fat users may burn. The ball may also be used on the floor for push-ups and extensive core workouts. Different amounts of weight can be applied to the turn and burn exercise device as necessary to achieve desired results.

Chin-up exercise apparatus and method

An exercise apparatus is disclosed. The exercise apparatus may include a frame and a rail suspended from the frame. The rail may have a length extending horizontally. The exercise apparatus may further include two carriages, each configured to roll along the rail independent of one another. A handle may be connected to each carriage. A user may grasp the handles, one with each hand, and execute an exercise such as a chin-up, pull-up, bicep curl, lat pulldown, or the like.

System and Method for Pain Reduction

Systems and methods for treating pain are described. Systems and methods for treating pain using video games, tilt tables and bio-sensors are described wherein the level of the video game is controlled by a computer based on the feedback from a patient. Corresponding systems are also disclosed.

Gym equipment or machine for improved mechanical neuromuscular stimulation

The invention concerns an apparatus ( 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140 ) for physical exercises, comprising at least one element ( 2, 4, 4′, 23, 23′, 34, 34′, 55, 55′, 57, 57′, 65, 65′, 67, 75, 76, 80, 96, 96′, 105, 105′, 112, 114, 114′, 124, 124′, 125, 126, 133, 134, 137, 141, 141 ′) capable to interact with a user during the execution of a physical exercise, characterising in that it comprises vibrating means ( 5, 6, 11, 12, 78, 85, 97, 106, 116, 116′, 117 ) capable to produce at least one mechanical vibration of said at least one element.

Upper body exercise and flywheel enhanced dual deck treadmills

An exercise device includes a first treadle assembly supporting a first moving surface and a second treadle assembly supporting a second moving surface. The exercise device further includes an upper body exercise assembly operably associated with the exercise device. The first treadle assembly is pivotally coupled with the frame structure, and the second treadle assembly is pivotally coupled with the frame structure. In another form, an exercise device includes a frame structure, a first treadle assembly having a first endless belt in rotatable engagement with a first roller, a second treadle assembly having a second endless belt in rotatable engagement with a second roller, and a flywheel operably coupled with the first endless belt and the second endless belt.

Stability bar system

A stability bar system is disclosed for use in exercising and muscle toning. The system provides an unstable base to engage core muscles while performing exercises. The bar has a central attachment point, and multiple off-center attachment points on which to attach resistance tubing, bands, cables, or straps. The body of the bar is made from rigid plastic or metal, and allows for diverse exercises by providing interchangeable attachments, and multiple configurations, to vary stability and resistance. The bar may also be used to perform body weight exercises. The stability bar system is designed to allow an exerciser to engage core muscles while focusing on other, primary muscles.

Dumbell castor exercise device

A dumbbell caster assembly comprises a first omnidirectional wheel assembly mechanically coupled to a grip. A second omnidirectional wheel assembly is mechanically coupled to the grip.

Assisted chin/dip exercise apparatus with adjustable chin-up/pull-up handles

An assisted chin/dip exercise apparatus has a main frame and an assist or foot bar pivotally mounted on the frame and linked to a weight stack or resistance for assisting a user standing on the foot bar during performance of chin and dip exercises. The main frame has a first, overhead handle assembly and a second, dip handle assembly below the first handle assembly. The first handle assembly includes a pair of adjustably mounted handles freely pivotable between a first, chin-up position in which the handles extend towards one another at a rearward angle with a small spacing between the handles and a second, pull-up position in which the handles extend in a forward direction and are spaced apart by a larger spacing sufficient to provide head clearance for a user stepping onto the foot bar or while performing a dip exercise.

Inelastic strap based exercise apparatus

An inelastic exercise apparatus includes an elongated member having a pair of ends. The elongated member is an inelastic strap. The apparatus also includes an anchor having a first portion for mounting to a structure and a second coupling portion. The exercise apparatus further includes a rigid yoke including a yoke housing having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the yoke housing is coupled to the second coupling portion of the anchor and the second end of the yoke housing defines a translation channel configured to receive the elongated member.

Core Trike

The Core Trike is a device that provides for rolling instability when engaged with the hands or feet to enhance exercise. The Core Trike offers a “T” shaped platform that has footholds and handles which can be engaged and disengaged easily, thus making it ideal for mixing into exercise circuits. The Core Trike also includes at least one swiveling wheel which allows the device to rapidly course correct and follow the user's movement with ease and accuracy. The “T” shape allows for the wheels to be attached in a triangular pattern. The bottom of the “T” is the front of the Core Trike while being used with the feet, which is the primary use. Since the bottom of the “T” is narrow, it fits between the user's legs with minimal potential for unwanted contact with the user's legs, while providing an attachment point for a swiveling wheel.

Multi-position resistance tube exercise apparatus

A wall-mounted multi-position pulley-based resistance tube exercise apparatus having resistance tube length effectively doubled for increased range of consistent resistance, and having a height adjustable pulley assembly providing a user with the ability to set multiple exercise initiation points so as to provide exercise options for a full body workout at a single exercise station.

Exercise System

An exercise system for conducting complete body range of motion exercises having a base restable on a surface. A vertical support is mounted to the base. A rear support is attached between the base and the vertical support. At least one lower resistance device is slidably secured to the rear support. A lower resistance band is attached to the lower resistance device with a handle on each end. A back support is mounted to the vertical support. A chest support is mounted above the abdominal support. A head support is mounted to the vertical support with an upper resistance device mounted below the head support. An upper resistance band is attached to the upper resistance device with a handle on each end. A pair of arms extends from the vertical support. The resistance bands provide resistance to the user thereby toning and strengthening user's body improving both posture and range of motion.

System and method for providing a compound function static exercise machine with feedback information

An exercise system including a singular piece of exercise equipment that provides structure for at least two static exercises to be performed by a user using the equipment specific to a certain muscle group, the equipment is configurable to provide a proper body positioning of the user during both a primary and a secondary force threshold experienced by the user while performing distinct exercises associated with at least each of the at least two static exercises, a measuring device to determine a force applied by a user, and a visual feedback system to display the force applied when performing the at least two static exercises. A method is also disclosed.

Counterbalance Device for Weight Training

A counterbalance device for weight training includes a brake unit and a control unit. The brake unit includes an outer cylinder, a resistant spring received in the outer cylinder, and a screw rod extending through the outer cylinder and the resistant spring. The screw rod is connected with a steel cable of a weight training apparatus. An adjusting member is coupled around the screw rod and movably threaded into the resistant spring. A gear is provided at a front end of the resistant spring. The control unit includes a transmission gear which can be driven by a motor and is engaged with the gear. When the motor is actuated, a position of the adjusting member relative to the resistant spring can be changed, so that a number of spring coils of the resistant spring for compressing are changed, therefore a counterbalance of the weight training apparatus can be adjusted.

Rotator cuff therapy device

A rotator cuff therapy device assists a user in accomplishing orbital motion of the user's arm to provide a therapeutic effect that strengthens and rehabilitates the arms, shoulders, and related joints and tissues. The device may be adjustable so that an unevenly-weighted rotatable portion can be moved along a desired path with varying speed and effort according to a pre-selected friction setting, and while being held in different positions relative to the user's body. This allows the device to be used by people with varying degrees of dexterity, strength, or injury, while targeting different tissues for therapy.

Exercise apparatus for balance and strength training

Exercise apparatus for balance and strength training that enables a user to perform push and pull oriented exercises with the user's hands or feet against the apparatus. Includes a pivot space, for example a slot or area or area with higher or lower areas, wherein the pivot space is configured to couple with a pivot element, for example a ball, cylinder, wheel or any other type of element that may move with respect to the pivot space and exercise interface. The movable pivot element enables force and hence torque required to balance to differ on each side of the apparatus. For example, a user with an injured shoulder may desire to utilize more force to balance during a push-up with the uninjured shoulder and less force and more range of motion to balance with the injured shoulder.

Resistance training device and method

A resistance-based physical training device and method are disclosed. The device includes an inelastic support strap located above a user and an elastic resistance strap coupled to the support strap. The method involves pulling the resistance strap, which resists or opposes the pulling movement to provide a unique, fun, effective, efficient, and total-body workout.

Vehicle mounted multi-position resistance tube exercise apparatus

A vehicle-mounted multi-position pulley-based resistance tube exercise apparatus having resistance tube length effectively doubled for increased range of consistent resistance, and having a height adjustable pulley assembly providing a user with the ability to set multiple exercise initiation points so as to provide exercise options for a full body workout at a single exercise station.

Wall-Mounted Home Fitness Training Equipment

An overall fitness trainer and can be a wall mounted unit that can utilize clip resistance bands as well as other techniques. These bands generally clip on the unit and onto different handles, bars and attachments to perform exercises. The unit can have a removable/adjustable pull up bar, dip bar and seat. It also includes a spring loaded, pull pin carriage that moves freely up and down a vertical spine. This allows for easy adjustment of the carriage and allows the user to attach the bands at multiple angles, widths and levels. This in turn increases the number of exercises the user can perform on the unit. The unit can be attached to the wall with lag bolts into two or more studs.

Yoga wrist saver device

An attractive wrist saver device with an elastomeric body and an adjustable strap is provided for decreasing stress and strain of a user's wrist joint by elevating a heel of a user's hand and lessening the amount and degree of an extension of a user's wrist so as to comfort and cushion the user's wrist and substantially prevent the user's wrist from being positioned at a 90 degree right angle and perpendicular to the user's forearm and hand when the user is performing yoga, pushups, hand stands, dips or other upper body weight bearing exercises.

Set of accessories with supports to exercise the human body and structures where they are supported

Described herein is a set of accessories and corresponding supports for exercising the human body, same which in its most basic modality requires minimum space, and when not in use, it can hardly be seen by the naked eye. Because of its design, the apparatus is assembled and disassembled in a matter of seconds without the need of tools. In aforementioned most basic modality, up to four persons can simultaneously exercise and therefore it is a solution for all those who wish to have a mean to exercise the body at home, but lack of sufficient space. The apparatus adapts to different locations, conditions and circumstances, either indoors, outdoors, home, office, etc.

Exercise device

A floor exercise device is provided which comprises two generally parallel grip handles each having a leg portion and a caster assembly attached to the bottom of each leg portion. A stabilizer bar is fixed at the middle of each leg portion and a rotatable crossbar has its end secured to the middle of each stabilizer bar. Two of the caster assemblies are provided each with a locking mechanism which can prevent forward or backward movement of the device during exercise.

Apparatus for Performing Body Exercises Having Pivotally Mounted Stabilizers

Exercise apparatus having vertical towers rigidly attached to a base plate, including tower extensions that slide inside the tops of the vertical towers to increase their height, and further including base stabilizer leg extensions connected to the base plate to further stabilize the apparatus due to increased height. Base stabilizer mounts are secured to the top of the base plate for receiving base stabilizer legs that extend from the base plate to provide additional stability to the exercise apparatus during operation. Base stabilizer leg extensions can be included to extend the length of the base stabilizer legs. Each of the base stabilizer mounts are aligned along different geometric lines, and do not share any common geometric lines. Stabilizer arms also can be pivotally mounted to the corners of the base plate to provide additional directional stability for the exercise apparatus.

Exercise device

The present invention provides a system and method of exercise utilizing fluid containing bladders. The bladders may be in communication with each other so that compression of one bladder causes the fluid to be transferred to a neighboring bladder. The system may be used to exercise complementary muscle groups. Additionally, the system may be adjustable to provide different workout levels or so that the device can be used to exercise a variety of muscle groups.

UPPER BODY EXERCISE DEVICE

An upper body exercise device includes a central tube supported at a first height by at least two legs. A pair of wings is hingedly connected to the central tube. Each wing includes a pair of parallel arcuate rails, each rail having an outer end opposite the central tube, and each rail having a nadir at a second height lower than the first height. A hand slider is slidably supported on top of the pair of parallel arcuate rails of each of the pair of wings. Each hand slider includes a grip and a friction mitigation unit connected to the grip. Each hand slider is slidable along the pair of parallel arcuate rails between the central tube and the outer ends of the pair of parallel arcuate rails. The wings can be rotated about the central tube between an exercise configuration and a storage configuration. 1. An upper body exercise device , comprising:a central tube supported at a first height by at least two legs; a pair of parallel arcuate rails, each rail having an outer end opposite the central tube, and each rail having a nadir at a second height lower than the first height;', 'a strut connecting the outer ends of the pair of parallel arcuate rails; and', 'two rail legs supporting the outer ends of the pair of parallel arcuate rails; and, 'a pair of wings hingedly connected to the central tube, each wing comprisinga hand slider slidably supported on top of the pair of parallel arcuate rails of each of the pair of wings, each hand slider comprising a grip and a friction mitigation unit connected to the grip;wherein each hand slider is slidable along the pair of parallel arcuate rails between the central tube and the outer ends of the pair of parallel arcuate rails; andwherein the pair of wings are rotatable about the central tube between an active exercise configuration and a storage configuration.2. The upper body exercise device of claim 1 , wherein the friction mitigation unit of each hand slider is a pair of wheels.3. The upper body exercise device of claim 2 , ...

Controllable Training and Rehabilitation Device

A muscle training and physical rehabilitation device is disclosed. The device is controllable by liquid based resistive units. The liquid based resistive unit utilizes either smart magnetorheological (MR) liquid whose resistance to motion can be adjusted by electromagnetism or by proportional valves with various liquids whose resistance can be controlled by an electronic signal. The MR fluid resistive units comprises a rotor supported by a bearing inside a housing, a stator mounted together with the housing to the mounting plate, and the MR liquid that flows inside the cavity formed by the vane of the rotor and chamber of the stator. The MR liquid is controlled by the applied electromagnetic field to adjust the resistance according to the exerted toque.

Core Exercise Apparatus and Methods

A dual-mode exercise apparatus may include an articulating arm assembly coupled through a joint to a support assembly. In an illustrative embodiment, the arm assembly may include a seat centrally mounted above a ball-and-socket joint and a stabilizer member for the hands and/or feet of the user. In a first mode of operation a user sits on the seat and uses his or her core muscles to articulate the seat on the ball-and-socket joint against the resistance provided by, for instance, weights mounted on distal portions of the arm assembly. In certain embodiments the apparatus may further provide a second mode of operation which simulates rowing a kayak. In a corresponding illustrative embodiment a user sits in a second seat positioned rearward of the arm assembly and the arm assembly includes handle members. In operation the user articulates the handles in a manner akin to rowing a kayak.

Exercise machine with unstable user support

An unstable user support device designed for mounting on an exercise machine has a base or mounting bracket and a user support platform configured for engagement by the user and pivotally mounted on the base for pivotal movement through a limited angle about a pivot axis extending in a plane parallel to the user support platform, The pivoting movement may be a side to side tilting movement. Stops between the base and support platform control the amount of pivoting movement. This arrangement provides a degree of instability to the platform, to provide a greater challenge to the user's core muscles in balancing the platform while performing an exercise motion.

Adjustable support for exercise system

An exercise device including at least one attachment structure configured to be mounted to a support assembly. A first arm and a second arm pivotably connected to the at least one attachment structure. At least one bracket pivotably connecting an end of the first arm with an end of the second arm. At least one of catch member pivotably connected to at least one of the first arm, the second arm, and the at least one bracket. The at least one catch member is configured for accepting a weight bar.

Device for physical exercise

A training equipment for resistance training of the upper body, wherein the training equipment comprises: an attachment portion adapted to be attached to the body of an exercising person, a handle portion adapted to be gripped by the exercising person, a first distance device flexibly attached in the attachment portion by a first joint, a second distance device flexibly attached in the first distance device by a second joint. At least one of: the first joint, the second joint, the first distance device, and the second distance device comprises an adjustable movement resistance device adapted to create an adjustable resistance between the attachment portion and the handle portion, so that training of the upper body is obtained upon movement of the handle portion.

Exercise Equipment System

A sled with tubular runners that have a square aft cross section from which fixable bayonet couplings having three sides of a square extend and can receive a pole support frame's side members which cover the bayonet extensions. The pole support frame supports opposed bearings that rotationally mount a pole axle from which an equipment support pole transversely extends. Two semi-circumferential arrays of holes interact with holes in a fixed angular adjuster, mounted to the pole support frame, to enable multiple discrete fixed angular positions for the pole. The sled can support weights, preferably in the form of containers of water, as well as exercise equipment. The pole can support pole extensions, exercise equipment, and pulleys for guiding cables that connect weight containers to exercise apparatus.

Apparatuses and methods for exercising the arm

In one embodiment, an exercise apparatus for exercising an arm includes a lever adapted to attach to a wheel of a wheelchair, a forearm support pivotally mounted to the lever that is adapted to support a forearm of a wheelchair user during exercise, and a resilient member attached to the lever that is adapted to resist movement of the lever by the user.

Portable Calisthenics Exercise Device

A device for supporting an exerciser performing callisthenic exercises that includes a right and left, rigid, upright frame supports and an intermediate fork assembly. The fork assembly is adjustable in length and linked to the front sections of the two frame supports. Each frame support is angled inward to provide greater stability. The rear sections of the frame supports are detached and may be rotated laterally to reposition the gripping surfaces on the two frame supports and to adjust the size of the exercise area formed in between the two frame supports to accommodate different individuals and exercises. Each frame support includes a front leg and rear leg that allows height adjustment of each frame support. The device may include a pair of first handles, a pair of second handles attached to the two frame supports, and a suspension seat and one or two horizontal bars.

Core Muscle Exercise Device

An exercise device is disclosed that provides users with a way to effectively exercise their core muscles without going to a gym. The exercise device comprises a round tube, a pair of handles secured to the round tube, and at least one sphere inserted into the round tube, wherein a user rotates the exercise device in a circular motion causing the sphere to travel around the round tube. The round tube comprises an interior cavity with an internal track system for the spheres to travel. Typically, the spheres are weighted, and the exercise device comprises a plurality of spheres each of a different weight. Furthermore, the round tube can comprise an access panel positioned on the exterior surface of the round tube for inserting a sphere, and a pair of handles that span an inner diameter of the round tube and are secured to opposing sides of the round tube.

Exercise device

The present invention provides an exercise machine for developing the chest muscles while maintaining correct biomechanical posture and joint movement for the user, thereby maximizing efficiency and safety. The present invention includes a track in which two handles independently slide. The handles are interconnected to either an end bridge or a middle bridge by one or more tensioning elements that are configured to provide gradual and progressively increased resistance as a distance between the interconnected components increases.

Fitness device and production method

The invention relates to a fitness device for exercising the lower limbs, characterised in that the pedals ( 112 ), the frame ( 12 ) and the various means ( 13 ) for articulation, pressure resistance and pedal-restoring, are designed as a single component, consisting of at least one single plate ( 1 ) in an elastic material in a V shape with a rounded apex or a U shape with parallel or flared branches, one of the branches ( 11 ) thereof being provided with an opening ( 111 ) opening up at the base of the “V” or the “U”, for forming the two pedals ( 112 ), the other branch ( 12 ) thereof forming the frame for the two pedals, and each rounded apex ( 13 ) thereof that connects each pedal ( 112 ) to the frame ( 12 ) forming, as a single component, the means for articulation, pressure-resistance and restoring each pedal.

Exercise apparatus

An exercise apparatus is provided and includes a seat, a curved track, a linker, a backrest, and a replacing force means. The curved track is connected to the seat. A first end of the linker is slidably mounted on the curved track. An end of the backrest is pivotally connected to the seat, and a second end of the linker opposite the first end is pivotally connected to the backrest. The replacing force means is used for providing a replacing force to replace the backrest.

Upper Limb Training Apparatus

An upper limb training apparatus for training upper limbs of a trainee comprises a training apparatus main body that includes an operation rod to be operated by the trainee by hand. A chair is positioned in a right or a left arm training position relative to the training apparatus main body. A connecting mechanism integrally connects the chair and the training apparatus main body and allows the chair to move between the right and the left arm training positions while keeping a condition in which the chair is connected to the training apparatus main body.

Compressible Barbell Adapter

A compressible barbell adapter is disclosed, which consists of a compression-retraction member fastened to a hollow shaft for use on a bar. The compression and retraction movement of the compression-retraction member is generally achieved by means of a pinion and a rack system, and can be utilized in conjunction with dampening means. Slidable handles are also connected to the compression-retraction member, and serve to slide along the axis of the hollow shaft, and thus along the bar. The compressible barbell adapter is meant to be fastened onto existing bars or barbells such that additional exertion is focused on the pectoral, deltoid and back muscles during various exercises.

Exercise assembly

An exercise assembly structured to be supported in depending relation from a door or other support structure and including at least one but in certain applications at least two elongated straps each including a plurality of strap segments formed of non-resilient material being longitudinally interconnected to one another by a plurality of rings. One or more connectors are structured for removable and concurrent attachment to any of said plurality of rings of each of said two straps. Each of a plurality of possible orientations of said two straps is defined by at least one connector interconnecting correspondingly disposed rings along the length of different ones of said two straps thereby enabling a variety of different sometimes suspended exercises being performed by an individual concurrently utilizing the two straps.

METHOD OF DOING PUSHUPS AND PUSHUP DEVICE EMPLOYED IN SAID METHOD

Method of doing pushups employs a pair of pushup devices including at least one retainer for receiving a connection member at an end of an exercise band; an elastic exercise band is connected to a retainer of each push up device with the band over a user's back as a user pushes upwardly on the handle sections of the pushup devices. 1. A method of doing pushups employing the resistive force of a stretchable elastic exercise band in accordance with this invention , said method including the steps of: (a) employing a pair of pushup devices , each device including a body section having a lower surface for engaging a support surface and an upper handle section attached to said body section for engagement by a person desiring to do pushups; each pushup device further including at least one retainer for engaging a cooperating connection member of a stretchable elastic exercise band; (b) employing one or more stretchable elastic exercise band , each having a connection member at each end thereof , each connection member being engageable with a retainer on each of the pushup devices; (c) engaging the connection member located at one end of the one or more stretchable elastic exercise band with a retainer of one of the pair of pushup devices and engaging the connection member at an opposed end of the one or more stretchable elastic exercise band with a retainer member of the other of said pair of pushup devices , and (d) a person desiring to do pushups engaging the handle section of each of said pair of pushup devices with the pushup devices supported on the support surface on opposite longitudinal sides of the person and with the one or more stretchable elastic exercise band positioned over the person's back area with the connection member at each end of said one or more stretchable elastic exercise bands being engaged with a cooperating retainer on each of the pair of pushup devices , respectively , whereby a person doing pushups experiences a downward resistive force of ...

Full-body exercise machine

An exercise machine which can be configured to perform a plurality of different exercises, and which can include a base, a vertical support column attached to the base, a cylinder and piston assembly adjustably attached to the vertical support column, and a horizontal weight beam carriage adjustably attached to both the vertical support column and the cylinder and piston assembly, which includes adjustable provisions for attaching weights and for manipulating the exercise apparatus.

Chest Press Machine

A chest press machine having a pair of converging exercise arms rotating around an arm pivot axle. Subsequent circular motion causes user's elbow extension to decelerate through the stroke. The direction of resulting force at start position is normal to direction of the resulting force at end position. A sweep arm attached to the exercise arm is attached via cords to some form of resistance. Changing leverage is exerted on the exercise arms as they rotate, thus counteracting the increasing difficulty of the stroke due to decreasing involvement of the tricep muscles. Attached to each exercise arm a hand-grip where gripped area rises from the horizontal to allow lateral movement of wrist through the stroke. The radius of the circular motion is adjusted by the telescoping hand-grip. As the exercise arms are pressed and squeezed together, the upper arms horizontally adduct, the elbows joints extend, and wrist joints move laterally.

Convertible single and dual exercise hand weights

Disclosed is a convertible single and dual exercise hand weight that allows an exerciser who uses hand weights to work out with a unique weight device that can be used as either a single item in a dumbbell configuration to stress one hand and arm at a time, or to alter the configuration to the mode of two comparable weights to exercise both hands and arms simultaneously such as while walking or jogging/running. The latter mode has the advantage of providing balance on both sides of the body, compared to a single dumbbell or equivalent. A locking mechanism holds the two separate single-ended weights securely in the dumbbell mode.

EXERCISE BAR AND PULL-UP APPARATUS

An exercise apparatus is provided including a board and a pull-up bar integrated with a detachable barbell and dumbbell. The apparatus may be used for body weight exercise, such as pull-ups, when the mount is installed in a doorway or other suitable location. The detachable barbell and dumbbell functionality may be used for free weight exercise when detached from the mount. The mount may serve as a rack for holding the detachable barbell and dumbbell functionality when not in use for free weight exercise. 1. An apparatus for pull-ups and weight resistance training , comprising: a first end and a second end defining a midpoint therebetween, the bar being positionable in a substantially horizontal orientation with respect to a doorway on a first side of the doorway, the first end and the second end being located adjacent to a vertical extent of the doorway on the first side of the doorway; and', 'a plurality of bar apertures extending vertically through the bar, at least one of the plurality of bar apertures adjacent to each of the first end and the second end of the bar;, 'a bar, comprising a first end and a second end defining a midpoint therebetween, the board being positionable in a substantially horizontal orientation with respect to the doorway on a second side of the doorway opposite from the first side;', 'a lower horizontal area positionable upon an upper sill of the doorway on the second side of the doorway;', 'a vertical area positionable against a vertical wall surface above the upper sill of the doorway; and', 'a plurality of board apertures extending horizontally through the board, at least one of the plurality of board apertures adjacent to each of the first end and the second end of the board;, 'a board, comprising each upper section peak extending through an angled curve of about forty-five degrees towards the corresponding intermediate section and each upper section peak comprising one or more upper section peak apertures configured to accept ...

Exercise machine for muscle speed and explosiveness

As shown in FIG. 1 the exercise machine of the preferred embodiments includes a mechanical force input interface 1 designed to interface with a user 5 and allow the user 5 to input force 4 into the exercise machine; a force resistor 2 that functions to resist force input into the mechanical force input interface 1 by a user 5 ; and a trigger mechanism 3 that functions to cause a sudden change in the resistance provided against the force input 4 by the user 5 . The exercise machine of the preferred embodiments is designed to exercise muscles in a way that improves muscle speed, explosiveness, or both. Sudden is defined by the Oxford dictionary as “occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly or without warning”—given human reaction times of roughly 500 milliseconds the force reduction is expected to take place in under roughly 500 milliseconds. This is only described as a minimum effective time for sudden operation, not to provide an optimal range of operation. The reduction in force should take place quickly enough that the user will not easily react and reduce their force output, which would be roughly under 500 milliseconds. This exercise machine is does not operate in the same mode or with similarities to a spotting device or machine.

WEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE SURFACE GLIDING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MULTIPURPOSE FITNESS

An exercise apparatus for surface-based gliding is provided. The gliding apparatus includes a handle structure including a handle-bar having two handle-ends respectively mounted on two end-base structures and a disk structure having a weight member clamped to a base member. The disk structure is removably coupled to the handle structure by locking the two end-base structures to two edge regions across the weight member. The two edge regions are configured for coupling from below to an alternative disk structure. The handle structure is configured to allow a user to engage anywhere from the handle-bar to a top surface of the disk structure to drive said disk structure with the base member gliding against a surface in an arbitrary direction for exercise. Exercise methods of using the gliding apparatus are also provided. 1. An exercise apparatus for surface-based gliding , the apparatus comprising:a handle structure including a handle-bar having two handle-ends respectively mounted on two end-base structures; anda disk structure having a weight member clamped to a base member, the disk structure being removably coupled to the handle structure by locking the two end-base structures to two edge regions across the weight member, the two edge regions being configured for coupling from below to an alternative disk structure;wherein the handle structure is configured to allow a user to engage anywhere from the handle-bar to a top surface of the disk structure to drive said disk structure with the base member gliding against a surface in an arbitrary direction for exercise.2. The apparatus of wherein the handle-bar comprises a handle sleeve wrapped around thereof for the user to hold by a hand or both hands.3. The apparatus of wherein the handle structure further comprises a first spring latch device embedded within the end-base structure claim 1 , the first spring latch device being configured to receive and lock a pin inserted through an open slot at bottom of the end-base ...

FITNESS APPARATUS FOR PRESS-UP EXERCISES

Fitness equipment (), in particular for the assisted performance of press-ups, comprising a support device () having a movable support () on which a user rests during use, and an assistance device () that is configured for generating an assistance force that moves the support () into an initial position, wherein the assistance device () is or comprises a traction device which is configured to generate an assistance force on the support () that moves the support () into the initial position and acts as a tensile force. 112343433. Fitness equipment () , in particular for the assisted performance of press-ups , comprising a support device () having a movable support () on which a user rests during use , and an assistance device () that is configured for generating an assistance force that moves the support () into an initial position , characterised in that the assistance device () is or comprises a traction device which is configured to generate an assistance force on the support () that moves the support () into the initial position and acts as a tensile force.232546. Fitness equipment according to the preceding claim , characterised in that the support () is pivotably mounted on the support device () , at a first portion () , and is coupled to the assistance device () , at a second portion ().3563. Fitness equipment according to claim 2 , characterised in that the first and the second portion ( claim 2 , ) are in each case arranged on an end region of the support ().44879739. Fitness equipment according to any of the preceding claims claim 2 , characterised in that the assistance device () comprises a deflection means () that deflects a traction element () claim 2 , and at least one assistance mass () claim 2 , in particular of a variable mass claim 2 , wherein the traction element () couples the support () to the assistance mass ().511211. Fitness equipment according to any of the preceding claims claim 2 , characterised in that at least one gripping device () is ...

Resistance band having hand adapters and handles

The present invention relates to exercise equipment and more particularly to a resistance band having a pair hand adapters, a pair of handles, and an extension interposed between each hand adapter and handle.

EXERCISE DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

A method of fatiguing a target muscle group of a user using an exercise device includes grasping in each hand one of a pair of outer handles of an exercise device, positioning the user's feet to be substantially aligned with the user's shoulders while maintaining the user's torso in a substantially upright orientation, positioning each hand in an initial position relative to the user's torso, cyclically pulling the outer handles away from one another in a cyclic motion to apply a cyclic pulling force to the tethers to cause the central disk to alternately rotate in opposing directions of rotation, and moving one or both hands to a secondary position relative to the user's torso and repeating the application of the cyclic force to fatigue the initial target muscle group or to fatigue a secondary target muscle group. 1. A method of fatiguing one or more target muscle groups of a user using an exercise device , comprising:grasping in each hand one of a pair of outer handles of an exercise device, each of the pair of outer handles being connected to at least one tether, the at least one tether being one or both of a pair of tethers extending through a pair of orifices formed in a central disk suspended between the outer handles;positioning the user's feet to be substantially aligned with the user's shoulders while maintaining the user's torso in a substantially upright orientation;positioning each hand in an initial position relative to the user's torso;rotating one or both of the user's hands grasping the outer handles to cause the central disk to rotate to thereby cause the pair of tethers to twist about one another;cyclically pulling the outer handles away from one another in a cyclic motion to apply a cyclic pulling force to the tethers to cause the central disk to alternately rotate in opposing directions of rotation, the cyclic motion thereby applying a cyclic force to an initial target muscle group of the user to thereby fatigue the target muscle group; andmoving ...

liveARM

liveARM is a portable exercising device that is used to strengthen or develop the shoulder muscles. It is used through causing a her to move centripetally and having handles that are able to tighten around the bar. As the handles become tighter it becomes increasingly difficult for the bar to be rotated straining the muscles and exercising them. The exercising device can have the handles removed in order to not damage the resistance system and also allow for ease of storage. liveARM also gives the user the capability of wielding the device at any desired angle in order to engage the shoulder muscles in a variety of ways. 1. liveARM is an anchor-free shoulder exercising device.2. The shoulder exercise device in is portable.3. The shoulder exercise device in allows for 360 degree usage claim 2 , through being able to hold the device at any angle.4. liveARM contains the resistance system within the handles.5. The shoulder exercise device in is capable of removing those handles. Not ApplicableNot ApplicableNot ApplicableliveARM is a device pertaining to the exercising devices field of art. This device will be used to help in the exercising or developing of the shoulder muscles, specifically the rotator cuff muscles. liveARM is a device that allows the client to perform continuous eccentric and concentric internal and external rotation exercise to develop strength and stability during different speeds of rotational arm motions while remaining portable. Due to the portability of the device, it can be angled and arranged in different directions to attack specific muscle groups (i.e., rotator cuff, serratus anterior, deltoid. ect.), this device also thus allows for continuous exercise even outside normal facilities such as a gym, or exercise room. It does not involve further attachments that may act as an anchor for this device incorporates the user to use balance as well and core muscles as stabilizers. The portability of the device and the removal of the handles allows ...

REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT

A rehabilitation equipment includes a main frame, a rotating mechanism, a linking mechanism and a resistance mechanism. The rotating mechanism is disposed on the main frame. The linking mechanism is linked up with the rotating mechanism. The resistance mechanism is for providing a resistance. 1. A rehabilitation equipment , comprising:a main frame; a first rotating arm; and', 'a second rotating arm, wherein the first rotating arm and the second rotating arm are pivotally connected to two sides of the main frame, respectively;, 'a rotating mechanism disposed on the main frame, and comprising a first linking member linked up with the first rotating arm;', 'a second linking member linked up with the second rotating arm, wherein the first linking member and the second linking member are reciprocally and reversely linked up to each other; and', 'a third linking member pivotally connected to the main frame, and having a first region and a second region, wherein the first linking member is pivotally connected to the first region, the second linking member is pivotally connected to the second region, thus the third linking member is reciprocally swung by the first linking member and the second linking member; and, 'a linking mechanism linked up with the rotating mechanism, and comprising a first resistance member; and', 'a second resistance member, wherein one end of the first resistance member and one end of the second resistance member are pivotally connected to the main frame respectively, and the other end of the first resistance member and the other end of the second resistance member are pivotally connected to the first region and the second region of the third linking member respectively., 'a resistance mechanism for providing a resistance, comprising2. The rehabilitation equipment of claim 1 , wherein the third linking member comprises:a central connecting axis for pivotally connecting a center of the third linking member to the main frame.3. The rehabilitation ...

PERSONAL EXERCISE SYSTEM AND APPARATUS

A personal exercise system including an exercise bar having opposing end portions, a grip portion intermediate to the end portions wherein the grip portion is w-shaped, and an elongate resistance band removably secured to at least one of the end portions. Each end portion of the exercise bar includes a loop for accepting a fastener at the end of the elongate resistance band. The loop is operable to pivot about the longitudinal axis of the exercise bar. The system further includes at least one support member each having a groove for receiving an end portion of the exercise bar. 1. A personal exercise system comprising:an exercise bar having opposing end portions;a grip portion intermediate to the end portions wherein the grip portion is w-shaped; andan elongate resistance band removably secured to at least one of the end portions.2. The personal exercise system of claim 1 , wherein each end portion includes a loop for accepting a fastener at the end of the elongate resistance band.3. The personal exercise system of claim 2 , wherein the loop is operable to pivot about the longitudinal axis of the exercise bar.4. The personal exercise system of claim 2 , wherein the loop includes a swivel pin portion and wherein the end portions of the exercise bar further includes a receptacle for pivotally accepting the swivel pin portion.5. The personal exercise system of claim 4 , wherein the receptacle further receives a cylindrical gasket within which the swivel pin portion freely rotates.6. The personal exercise system of claim 5 , wherein the cylindrical gasket is rotatable within the receptacle.7. The personal exercise system of claim 5 , wherein the cylindrical gasket further includes a groove circumscribing the cylindrical gasket claim 5 , and the cylindrical gasket is rotatably held in place via a pin extending through the surface of the receptacle mating with the groove.8. The personal exercise system of claim 5 , wherein the swivel pin portion includes one or more stop ...

HANDHELD WEIGHTED EXERCISING APPARATUS

An exercise apparatus comprising a housing for substantially enclosing a hand of a user, an opening within the housing for receiving a hand of the user, a handle within the housing, a plurality of vents in the housing, which is weighted and balanced whereby in use the user grips the handle to perform resistance and aerobic exercises using the exercise apparatus. 1. An exercise apparatus comprising:a housing for substantially enclosing a hand of a user wherein the housing incorporates a plurality of vents, which vents are located on the uppermost surface of the housing and the lowermost surface of the housing;an opening within the housing for receiving the hand of the user;a handle inside the housing; andat least one weight provided by, configured within or disposed in relation to the housing,whereby in use, the user grips the handle with their hand inside the housing, to lift the at least one weight to perform exercises with the exercise apparatus.2. An exercise apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the weight is provided by the material of the housing itself and/or the handle itself.3. An exercise apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the weight is balanced about the location of the handle.4. An exercise apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein vents are provided in the upper and lower surfaces of the housing.5. An exercise apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least 30% of the area of the upper and lower surfaces of the housing are vents.6. An exercise apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein from 40 to 55% of the surface area of the housing is vents.7. An exercise apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein there are at least 3 vents in each of the upper and lower surfaces of the housing.8. An exercise apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the handle is disposed within the housing closer to an end opposing the opening than to the opening.9. An exercise apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the handle is disposed in the handle at an angle offset ...

ADJUSTABLE DUMBBELL SYSTEM HAVING A WEIGHT SENSOR

An adjustable dumbbell system having a weight sensor is provided. The adjustable dumbbell system may include a handle assembly, a plurality of weights selectively fixedly connectable to the handle assembly, a sleeve rotatably coupled to the handle assembly, an indexing wheel rotatably coupled to the handle assembly and arranged to rotate with the sleeve, at least one sensor configured to detect the rotational position of the indexing wheel, and a computing device in communication with the at least one sensor. The rotational position of the sleeve may correspond to a different combination of the plurality of weights fixedly connected to the handle assembly. The computing device may be configured to determine the different combination of the plurality of weights fixedly connected to the handle assembly based on the rotational position of the indexing wheel detected by the at least one sensor. 1. An adjustable dumbbell system , comprising:a handle assembly;a plurality of weights selectively fixedly connectable to the handle assembly;a sleeve rotatably coupled to the handle assembly, the rotational position of the sleeve corresponding to a different combination of the plurality of weights fixedly connected to the handle assembly;an indexing wheel rotatably coupled to the handle assembly and arranged to rotate with the sleeve;at least one sensor configured to detect the rotational position of the indexing wheel; anda computing device in communication with the at least one sensor and configured to determine the different combination of the plurality of weights fixedly connected to the handle assembly based on the rotational position of the indexing wheel detected by the at least one sensor.2. The adjustable dumbbell system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is positioned on the handle assembly so as to remain in a fixed position relative to the rotation of the indexing wheel.3. The adjustable dumbbell system of claim 1 , further comprising:a magnet coupled to ...

Unsupported Pelvic / Spine, Third Class Lever Exercise System and Method

The invention is embodied in an exercise system that can allow its user to counterbalance the effects associated with a predominantly sedentary lifestyle though a fitness device that comprises a combination of (a) supporting the lower body in a manner that permits a user's upper body to act as a third class lever with the user's hips operating as fulcrum and (b) engaging in resistance exercises with the upper body in a horizontal position, unsupported above the greater trochanter. 1. A fitness device for exercising the human body , the fitness device comprising in combination ,a base frame supporting a mid-assembly and a rearward assembly,the mid-assembly rigidly supporting a mid-assembly pad, the mid-assembly connected to the base frame,the rearward assembly connected to the base frame at a horizontal distance away from the mid-assembly pad, the rearward assembly comprisinga first member, the first member having a first end, the first end connected to a first joint, the first member rotatable about the first joint,a second member connected between the first joint and a second joint, the second member rotatable about the second joint,an adjustable connection to permit lengthening or shortening of the distance between the first and second joints,a third member connected to the second joint and the base frame,a first pair of pads connected on opposite sides of the first member, anda second pair of pads connected to opposite sides of the first member.2. The fitness device of further comprising a resistance device connected directly or indirectly to the base frame.3. The fitness device of claim 4 , the resistance device comprising a handle connected to a selectorized weight stack by a cable.4. The fitness device of claim 5 , further comprising a cable support structure configured to support the cable claim 5 , the cable support structure comprising claim 5 ,a first arm configured to transmit force between an end of the first arm and an elbow joint,a second arm ...

PUSH UP APPARATUS AND METHODS

One or more aspects comprise an apparatus comprising: (a) a base component comprising a flat lower surface and a concave upper surface having a first curvature; and (b) a handle component comprising a convex lower surface having a second curvature; wherein the first curvature and the second curvature conform sufficiently to allow the handle component to rotate three-dimensionally within the base component, and wherein at least one of the concave upper surface and the convex lower surface comprises means to allow the handle component to rotate three-dimensionally within the base component. Other aspects and embodiments, including methods of use and manufacture, will be apparent to those skilled in the art after reviewing the description and drawings provided herein. 1. An apparatus comprising:a base component comprising a flat lower surface and a concave upper surface having a first curvature; anda handle component comprising a convex lower surface having a second curvature;wherein said first curvature and said second curvature conform sufficiently to allow said handle component to rotate three-dimensionally within said base component, andwherein at least one of said concave upper surface and said convex lower surface comprises means to allow said handle component to rotate three-dimensionally within said base component.2. An apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein said handle component has a concave upper surface.3. An apparatus as in claim 2 , wherein said handle component comprises a handle that extends between opposite sides of said concave upper surface.4. An apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein at least one of said concave upper surface and said convex lower surface comprises a plurality of conveyor ball transfer assemblies.5. An apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein at least one of said concave upper surface and said convex lower surface comprises a non-stick coating.6. An apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein at least one of said concave upper surface and said convex lower ...

Shoulder End Range of Motion Improving Device

Disclosed is an shoulder end range of motion improving device is comprising a linkage, the linkage including, a first link member, a second link member supported on the first link member, the second link member configured for being secured to an arm of a patient and being rotatable about a second link axis for rotating the arm of the patient about a shoulder joint of the patient through an arm range of motion, the second link axis being displaceable into a selectable fixed position and maintaining the fixed position during rotation of the second link member, an actuator for rotating the second link member about the second link axis, and a controller controlling the actuator for selectively rotating the second link member about the second link axis through the arm range of motion. 1. An end range of motion improving and reporting system , comprising a first link member , a second link member supported on the first link member , the second link member configured for being secured to an arm of a patient and being rotatable about a second link axis for rotating the arm of the patient about a shoulder joint of the patient through an arm range of motion , the second link axis being displaceable into a selectable fixed position and maintaining the fixed position during rotation of the second link member , an actuator for rotating the second link member about the second link axis , a controller controlling the actuator for selectively rotating the second link member about the second link axis through the arm range of motion , the system including:one or more storage machines holding instructions executable by one or more logic machines to:receive a set of parameters;rotate the second link member based on the set of parameters;record report data; andsend the report data to a database.2. The one or more storage machines according to claim 1 , wherein the set of parameters includes a maximum angle and a minimum angle.3. The one or more storage machines according to claim 1 , ...

Power Arc Exercise Device

The Power Arc Exercise Device is a portable, lightweight exercise device that strengthens the muscles used in sports requiring strong rotation of the body. Examples of sports that require strong rotation of the trunk and hips include baseball batting, golf and tennis. The Power Arc Exercise Device uniquely exercises the exact muscles used to produce rotation. The Power Arc Exercise Device also provides resistance to the muscles of rotation in an optimum direction. The optimum direction of resistance for any exercise device is a ninety degree angle to the direction of the body's movement. Exercise bands provide linear resistance only to movement that is in a rotary direction and as such do not provide effective resistive exercise. The Power Arc Exercise device enables athletes to maximally strengthen muscles used to develop power and control in their individual sport In addition to strengthening the core muscles of the trunk and hip, the Power Arc Exercise Device also provides strengthening for the arm and hand muscles. 1. A power arc exercise device comprising:a. A base which can be secured to a door for use and also removed when not in useb. A curved track holding a resistance springc. A handle with a spring contact memberd. Bottom and top straps2. The curved track of claim one wherein said curved track has a slot running most of the length of said curved track allowing for insertion and travel of said spring contact member of claim one.3. The radius of said curved track of claim one approximates the arc of movement an athletes hands produce while performing his or her sports activity4. The base of claim one wherein the length of said base is of sufficient dimension to allow an inward vector force on the base toward the door following tensioning of said top and bottom straps of claim one. Participation in sports is an important part of our society. The desire to improve performance in sports has generated the development of various exercise regimens and exercise ...

Anatomical Yoga Hand Grip and Trainer for Relieving Wrist Strain

An ergonomic yoga device for evenly distributing the weight of a user across a handgrip contoured to relieve stress on the palm and wrist of a yogi comprising: two V-shaped legs interconnected with a bar declined toward a distal end, and a handgrip defining an annual recess and a laterally-cantilevered bulbous rest.

Two-Handed Crank-Action Exercise Device and Method

A two-handed crank action exercise device includes a crank mechanism that is supported at a spaced elevation above ground level, and features a crank arm radiating outwardly away from a rotational axis and a hand grip carried on the crank arm at a radial distance from the rotational axis for manual grasping by a user to drive rotation of the crank arm. An adjustable resistance mechanism is coupled to the crank mechanism to provide an adjustable amount of resistance to said crank mechanism. The hand grip is of sufficient length to enable simultaneous manual grasping thereof by both hands of said user for two-handed operation of said crank mechanism. 1. A two-handed crank action exercise device comprising:a crank mechanism supported or supportable at a spaced elevation above ground level, and comprising a crank arm radiating outwardly away from a rotational axis of said crank mechanism, and a hand grip carried on said crank arm at a radial distance from said rotational axis for manual grasping by a user to drive rotation of the crank arm about said rotational axis; andan adjustable resistance mechanism coupled to the crank mechanism to provide an adjustable amount of resistance to said crank mechanism;wherein said hand grip is of sufficient length to enable simultaneous manual grasping thereof by both hands of said user for two-handed operation of said crank mechanism.2. The device of wherein said crank arm is a sole crank arm of the crank mechanism.3. The device of wherein said hand grip is a sole hand grip of said crank mechanism.4. The device of wherein said hand grip is sufficiently long to reach fully across a torso said user for manual grasping of said hand grip at opposing sides of the user's torso.5. The device of comprising an upright support structure having a bottom end held in a stationary position claim 1 , wherein said crank mechanism is carried on said upright support structure.6. The device of wherein the upright structure is rigidly installed in a ...

Pull Up System And Bar Locking Fastener Therefor

A pull up system including a bar member a support assembly. The bar member is coupled to the support assembly and the support assembly is attachable to an outside surface. A bar locking fastener is likewise disclosed, as is a support assembly for a pull up system. 1. A pull up system comprising:a bar member having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the bar member having an outer surface; and [ a first transverse opening and a second transverse opening extending through the wall and into the cavity of the first arm member, wherein the first transverse opening is spaced from the second transverse opening along the length of the first arm member, each of the first and second transverse openings structurally configured to receive the bar member slidably therethrough;', 'a first locking opening and a second locking opening extending through the wall and into the cavity of the first arm member, the first locking opening being aligned with and proximate to the first transverse opening, and the second locking opening being aligned with and proximate to the second transverse opening, such that the first locking opening is spaced from the second locking opening along the length of the first arm member;', 'a first bar locking fastener and a second bar locking fastener each comprising a flange nut with an upper portion and a lower flange, the upper portion of the first bar locking fastener being received in the first locking opening and having a first perimeter which shape matingly engages the first locking opening so as to preclude substantial rotation therebetween, with the lower flange of the first bar locking fastener positioned within the cavity of the first arm member and engaging an inner surface of the wall of the first arm member adjacent to the first locking opening, such that passage of the lower flange through the first locking opening is precluded, and the upper portion of the second bar locking fastener being received in the second locking ...

MAT WITH HANDPRINTS TO DO PUSHUPS

An exercise mat system comprises an exercise mat including a top surface and a bottom surface and a plurality of sets of handprints. The plurality of sets of handprints are positioned on the top surface of the exercise mat, wherein the handprints in each set are spaced apart from each other so as to accommodate a user's hands during an exercise and wherein the relative positioning of the handprints in each set correlates to a user's body muscles. A method of using the exercise mat system wherein the user aligns his hands on one of the sets of handprints on the mat to target a specific muscle group and performs an exercise such as a pushup. 1. An exercise mat system , comprising:an exercise mat including a top surface and a bottom surface;a plurality of sets of handprints positioned on the top surface of said mat, wherein the handprints in each set are spaced apart from each other so as to accommodate a user's hands during an exercise, wherein the relative positioning of the handprints in each set correlates to a user's body muscles; anda non-slip material on the bottom surface of said mat.2. The exercise mat system of claim 1 , wherein the mat has five sets of handprints on the top surface.3. The exercise system of claim 1 , wherein the handprints are in the shape of a palm claim 1 , a fist or fingertips.4. The exercise system of claim 1 , wherein the sets of handprints are numbered.5. The exercise mat system of claim 1 , further comprising a fastener attached to the bottom surface of said mat.6. The exercise mat system of claim 2 , wherein the fastener is selected from the group consisting of hook claim 2 , thumbtack claim 2 , and an adhesive material.7. A method of using an exercise mat system comprising the steps of:placing an exercise mat on the floor, said mat having a plurality of sets of handprints positioned on a top surface of said mat, wherein the handprints in each set are spaced apart from each other so as to accommodate a user's hands during an exercise ...

Weightlifting Rack Assembly and Wall Mount Bracket for a Weightlifting Rack Assembly

A weightlifting assembly includes a wall mount bracket configured for mounting to a wall surface and a weightlifting rack assembly connected to the wall mount bracket. The weightlifting rack assembly may have various configurations, including a foldable weight rack assembly, a pull-up bar, a fixed weightlifting rack, a wall-mount weightlifting rack, or various other configurations. The wall mount bracket may be elongated along a lateral width thereof and may have a first mounting region and a second mounting region spaced from each other along the lateral width the wall mount bracket. The wall mount bracket may also include a central panel that is spaced from the wall surface to provide clearance for fasteners for connection to the weightlifting rack assembly, and in some embodiments, the weightlifting rack assembly may be connected to multiple wall mount panels. 1. A weightlifting assembly comprising:a wall mount bracket configured for mounting to a wall surface, the wall mount bracket being elongated along a lateral width thereof and having a first mounting region and a second mounting region spaced from each other along the lateral width of the wall mount bracket; and a first side mount bracket comprising a first base connected to the first mounting region of the wall mount bracket and a first support arm extending outward from the first base;', 'a second side mount bracket comprising a second base connected to the second mounting region of the wall mount bracket and a second support arm extending outward from the second base; and', 'a bar mounted on the first support arm of the first side mount bracket and the second support arm of the second side mount bracket and extending between the first and second side mount brackets in a direction along the lateral width of the wall mount bracket,, 'a pull-up assembly connected to the wall mount bracket, the pull-up assembly comprisingwherein the wall mount bracket is configured to suspend the pull-up assembly above a ...

Exercise apparatus

An exercise apparatus includes a pair of handle elements and a pair of housing elements. Each handle element includes a manually grippable bar and a base portion having a substantially spherical contact surface. Each housing element is substantially hemispherical and has a substantially central window. Each handle element is releasably locatable within a housing element to form a substantially hemispherical handle body in which the contact surface of the handle element is located within the window of the housing element and provides a contact point about which the housing body is rotatable when located on a support surface.

EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD

An apparatus and method, for introduction of unilateral and asymmetrical movements into a plurality of exercises is generally described. In an embodiment, the exercise apparatus is provided in which asymmetrical weight loading enables introduction of unilateral and asymmetric movements into the plurality of exercises. In a further embodiment, a method of instructing and/or using the exercise apparatus is provided. 1. An exercise apparatus for introducing unilateral and asymmetric movements into a plurality of exercises , comprising:a first lateral member and a second lateral member rigidly disposed in a parallel arrangement;a plurality of connecting members rigidly disposed and extending transversely between the first lateral member and the second lateral member in a connecting arrangement, the connecting members being equidistantly spaced apart, wherein the connecting members comprise a first connecting member, a last connecting member, and a plurality of intermediate connecting members positioned between the first connecting member and the last connecting member, wherein the first connecting member is disposed near a first end of each of the first and second lateral members and the last connecting member is disposed near a second end of each of the first and second lateral members, wherein the first end and second end form extended portions extending from the first and second lateral members, wherein the extended portions extend symmetrically beyond the first and last connecting members, and wherein the ends of each of the extended portions comprise a slip-resistant cap;an axes of symmetry of the exercise apparatus about which the apparatus is balanced;a plurality of holding members rigidly secured near the ends, the holding members being positioned in proximity to the first and last connecting members, and extending from the first and second lateral members in a same direction; anda plurality of friction grips positioned on one or more of the connecting members ...

ADJUSTABLE PROGRESSIVE EXERCISE PLATFORM APPARATUS FOR USE IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS

Embodiments described herein include an adjustable progressive exercise platform apparatus for use in a variety of settings. According to one aspect, the adjustable progressive exercise platform further includes a base portion and a platform. The base portion further includes a first and section portion that are releasably affixed about an axis and further contain an at least one set of horizontal apertures. The platform is substantially elongated and dimensioned to be releasably secured with the at least one set of horizontal apertures and provide a plurality of gradual resistance to at least one muscle group. 1. A multi-level adjustable progressive exercise platform apparatus , comprising:a collapsible base portion which further includes a plurality of evenly spaced horizontal apertures configured to relesably mount a platform;a platform configured to be releasably secured within the plurality of evenly spaced horizontal apertures of the collapsible base to enable a user to releasably adjust the height of the platform; anda set of stability wings housed with the collapsible base and configured to releasably extend from the collapsible base to provide support while being operated.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the collapsible base portion further includes at least one hinge configured to enable a user to fold the collapsible base portion.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the collapsible base portion further includes at least one securing strap.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the collapsible base portion further includes at least one handle.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the collapsible base further includes a least one set of adjustable legs configured to allow a user increased gradual resistance.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one set of dip bars may be horizontally inserted within at least one set of evenly spaced horizontal apertures.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one set of reverse row bars may be ...

Isokinetic oscillation exercise device and method of producing same

An isokinetic oscillation exercise device of an elongated flexible blade having a first and second end and a grip portion coupled to a middle portion of the elongated flexible blade. End caps coupled to said first and second ends adapted to storage. Further, a method is disclosed of manufacturing an isokinetic oscillation exercise device that provides a flexible elongated flexible blade, a grip portion injection molding, a pliable ring injection moldings, and end caps injection molding; slides the pliable rings on the elongated flexible blade separated by a length of the grip portion, overmolds a first-shot of the grip portion over the pliable rings, overmolds a second-shot of the grip portion to the first-shot of the grip portion to the elongated flexible blade, seals the first-shot to the second-shot of the grip portion against the pliable rings; and attaches the end caps to the elongated flexible blade.

Chair-Based Workout Apparatus and Methods

A workout system is provided that includes a piece of furniture having at least a backrest and a seat. A chair workout machine is provided coupled to the piece of furniture. The chair workout machine includes a support frame coupled to at least one structure of the piece of furniture. At least one rotatable arm is rotatably attached to the support frame. One or more resistance elements are coupled to the at least one rotatable arm, where the resistance elements arranged to provide resistance to movement by at least one body part of a user. 1. A workout system configured to be attached to an office chair , the workout system comprising:an attachment mechanism that is configured to attach to at least one structure of the office chair;a support frame coupled to the attachment mechanism;at least one rotatable arm rotatably attached to the support frame; andone or more resistance elements coupled to the at least one rotatable arm, the resistance elements arranged to provide resistance to movement.2. The workout system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one structure is a backrest of the office chair.3. The workout system of claim 3 , wherein the support frame comprises a mounting support frame claim 3 , wherein the mounting support frame is coupled to a seatback of the backrest of the office chair at an at least one attachment point of the support frame.4. The workout system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one structure is a seat post of the office chair.5. The workout system of claim 5 , wherein the support frame comprises at least one transverse member having a distal and proximal end claim 5 , the distal end of the at least one transverse member having a clamp claim 5 , the clamp coupling the support frame to the seat post of the office chair.6. The workout system of claim 1 , wherein the support frame further comprises a locking plate having at least one set of locking positions for a respective at least one rotatable arm.7. The workout system of claim 7 , wherein ...

EXERCISING APPARATUS

An exercise apparatus includes a frame and a load mechanism disposed on the frame. The load mechanism has a plurality of selectable weights with each of the selectable weights having an associated indicator device. A press is mechanically coupled to the load mechanism to displace a load based on a selected weight and a sensor is disposed to measure an extent and speed of displacement of the load. A processor is in communication with the sensor, and the processor is configured to determine an indicator signal to send to the indicator device of one of the plurality of selectable weights of the load mechanism based on received performance data, the indicator signal used to indicate which one of the plural of weights to select. 131-. (canceled)32. An exercise apparatus comprises:a frame;a load mechanism attached to the frame, the load mechanism having a plurality of selectable weights, with each of the selectable weights having an associated indicator device;a press mechanism mechanically coupled to the load mechanism to displace a load that is based on a weight selected from the load mechanism;a linkage that mechanically couples the load mechanism with the press;a display; 'determine an indicator signal to send to the indicator device of one of the plurality of selectable weights of the load mechanism, with the determination of the indicator signal based on received performance data, the indicator signal used to instruct a user on which one of the plural of weights to select for providing the load.', 'a processor in communication with the display and the sensor, the processor configured to33. The apparatus of wherein each of the associated indicator devices is capable of rending different states in response to a value of the indicator signal sent by the processor.34. The apparatus of further comprising a rotary optical encoder sensor that has an absorbent surface adjacent to a reflective surface disposed to measure an extent and speed of displacement of the load claim ...

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

An exercise device for performing incline push-ups includes a base and a pair of upright frame members connected at their bottoms to the base. The exercise device includes a pair of bar support assemblies that movably travel along the upright frame members. Each bar support assembly includes a hollow base sleeve that surrounds one upright frame member and an arm that extends outwardly from the hollow base sleeve at an angle. The arm has a plurality of spaced notches formed therein. The bar support assembly includes an insert that slidingly travels within the hollow interior of the arm. The insert is biased by a biasing element that is disposed between the arm and the insert and the insert is biased in a direction toward the hollow base sleeve. The bar support assembly further includes a plurality of lock pieces that are pivotally attached to both the arm and the insert. Each lock piece is disposed at least partially within one respective notch of the arm and movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. 1. An exercise device for performing incline push-ups comprising:a base; anda pair of upright frame members connected at their bottoms to the base;wherein each upright frame member has a lower section connected to the base and an upper section, the upper section extending outwardly and forwardly of the lower section, wherein there are a plurality of pole attachment locations located along the upper section and the lower section of each upright frame member, each pole attachment location being configured to receive and hold an exercise bar such that the exercise bar extends across the upright frame member;wherein the upper section and the lower section are not coaxial to one another along their entire lengths.2. The exercise device of claim 1 , wherein the upper section comprises one of: (1) a curved section; and (2) a first linear section that is angled relative to the lower section that also comprises a second linear section.3. The exercise device of ...

Weightlifting Rack Assembly and Wall Mount Bracket for a Weightlifting Rack Assembly

A weightlifting assembly includes a wall mount bracket configured for mounting to a wall surface and a weightlifting rack assembly connected to the wall mount bracket. The weightlifting rack assembly may have various configurations, including a foldable weight rack assembly, a pull-up bar, a fixed weightlifting rack, a wall-mount weightlifting rack, or various other configurations. The wall mount bracket may be elongated along a lateral width thereof and may have a first mounting region and a second mounting region spaced from each other along the lateral width the wall mount bracket. The wall mount bracket may also include a central panel that is spaced from the wall surface to provide clearance for fasteners for connection to the weightlifting rack assembly, and in some embodiments, the weightlifting rack assembly may be connected to multiple wall mount panels. 1. A weightlifting assembly comprising: a central panel having an inner surface configured to face the wall surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the central panel having a first mounting region and a second mounting region spaced from each other along the central panel;', 'a top wall mount panel located above the first central panel and configured to overlie the wall surface;', 'a bottom wall mount panel located below the central panel and configured to overlie the wall surface, wherein the top and bottom wall mount panels are offset from the central panel in a first direction perpendicular to the outer surface and the inner surface of the central panel, such that the central panel is configured to be spaced from the wall surface, wherein the top wall mount panel and the bottom wall mount panel have a plurality of slots that are respectively elongated along a length of each of the top and bottom wall mount panels and are respectively arranged sequentially along the lengths of the top and bottom wall mount panels, and wherein the plurality of slots are configured to receive wall mount ...

ADJUSTABLE FOUR-BAR LINKAGE ASSEMBLY EXERCISE STATION

A four-bar linkage assembly exercise station that can be adjusted to various configurations to create various exercise motions having at least one adjustable operational pivot that is movable prior to operation of the machine and stationary during operation of the machine and at least one stationary adjustment pivot operatively connected to the at least one adjustable operational pivot. The stationary adjustment pivot is also operatively connected to an adjusting and latching component or assembly that can be engaged by a user prior to operation of the machine to adjust the four-bar linkage assembly exercise station to a desired configuration to create a unique exercise motion and secure the desired configuration of the adjustable four-bar linkage assembly. 1. An adjustable four-bar linkage assembly exercise station comprising:a) an exercise station with a structural support frame;b) at least one adjustable location operational pivot which is stationary during operation of the exercise station;c) at least one stationary operational pivot rigidly mounted on the structural support frame;d) at least one first movable operational pivot which moves during operation of the exercise station;e) at least one second movable operational pivot which moves during operation of the exercise station;f) at least one movable adjustment assembly that operatively connects the at least one adjustable location operational pivot to the structural support frame and is structured for adjusting the location of the at least one adjustable location operational pivot;g) at least one first operational linkage bar having a first end and a second end wherein the first end of the at least one first operational linkage bar is connected to the at least one adjustable location operational pivot and the second end of the at least one first operational linkage bar is connected to the at least one first movable operational pivot;h) at least one second operational linkage bar having a first end and a ...

POWER TWISTER WITH ADJUSTABLE RESISTANCE

A power twister with adjustable resistance has two elastic components, two handles, two adjusting components, and a positioning assembly. The two elastic components are each respectively made of a rod rolled up spirally. The two handles are each respectively a bar, and are each fixed with a respective one of the two elastic components. The two adjusting components are each fixed with a respective one of the two elastic components, and each has a respective socket. The two sockets of the two adjusting components have multiple teeth meshed together. The positioning assembly has an elastomer disposed between the two sockets, a threaded rod, and a knob. The threaded rod passes through the two sockets and the elastomer, and is mounted with the knob. 1. A power twister with adjustable resistance , the power twister comprising:a first elastic component made of a rod rolled up spirally, being hollow, and having two ends; 'two ends, wherein one of the two ends of the first handle is inserted into one of the two ends of the first elastic component, and is fixed with the first elastic component;', 'a first handle being a bar, and having'} an upper surface;', 'a first through hole disposed through the first socket; and', 'a first toothed portion having multiple teeth protruding on the upper surface of the first socket and surrounding the first through hole;, 'a first socket having'}, 'a first adjusting component fixed with the other one of the two ends of the first elastic component, and having'}a second elastic component made of a rod rolled up spirally, being hollow, and having two ends; 'two ends, wherein one of the two ends of the second handle is inserted into one of the two ends of the second elastic component, and is fixed with the second elastic component;', 'a second handle being a bar, and having'} a lower surface;', 'a second through hole disposed through the second socket; and', 'a second toothed portion having multiple teeth protruding on the lower surface of the ...

Exercise machine with pancake motor

An exercise machine is disclosed. The exercise machine comprises a pancake motor. The exercise machine comprises a torque controller coupled to the pancake motor. The exercise machine comprises a high resolution encoder coupled to the pancake motor.

Physical therapy and fitness device: resistance bands with pedals

A physical therapy device with a pair of handles and one or more balance pedals. The balance pedal(s) are slidable along one or more bands attached, directly or indirectly, to the handles.

EXERCISE MACHINE WITH PANCAKE MOTOR

An exercise machine is disclosed. The exercise machine comprises a pancake motor. The exercise machine comprises a torque controller coupled to the pancake motor. The exercise machine comprises a high resolution encoder coupled to the pancake motor. 1. An exercise machine comprising:a first motor and a second motor, wherein the first motor drives a first cable, and wherein the second motor drives a second cable; anda first arm and a second arm, wherein the first arm positions the first cable, and the second arm positions the second cable, and wherein each arm is capable of being stowed.2. The exercise machine of wherein a given arm is capable of being stowed at least in part by pivoting the given arm vertically such that the given arm is flush with the exercise machine.3. The exercise machine of wherein a given arm is capable of being stowed at least in part by causing the given arm to be pivoted horizontally such that the given arm is facing a back of the exercise machine.4. The exercise machine of wherein the given arm is capable of being stowed such that at least a portion of the given arm is out of a view of a user of the exercise machine.5. The exercise machine of wherein a given arm is capable of being stowed such that the given arm is stowed behind at least a portion of the exercise machine.6. The exercise machine of wherein the first cable travels within the first arm.7. The exercise machine of wherein the exercise machine is capable of being wall mounted.8. The exercise machine of wherein the exercise machine is capable of being floor mounted.9. The exercise machine of wherein resistance generated by at least one of the first motor and the second motor is dynamically adjustable.10. The exercise machine of wherein resistance generated by the at least one of the first motor and the second motor is based at least in part on a target weight.11. The exercise machine of claim 1 , wherein the first cable is coupled between the first motor and a first actuator.12. ...

DATA-COLLECTING EXERCISE DEVICE

An exercise device comprises a rigid rod having a first and second ends, a plurality of light sources arranged in a row along at least a portion of an axis extending between the first and second ends of the rigid rod, at least one load sensor for detecting an applied longitudinal force, and a processor coupled to the at least one load sensor and to the plurality of light sources. The processor is configured to execute machine-executable instructions that cause the processor to obtain a signal indicating a magnitude of the applied longitudinal force, and cause a subset of the plurality of light sources to emit light. A ratio of a number of light sources in the subset to a total number of the plurality of light sources represents the magnitude of the applied longitudinal force relative to a reference longitudinal force. 1. An exercise device , comprising:a rigid rod having a first end and a second end;a plurality of light sources arranged in a row along at least a portion of an axis extending between the first end and the second end of the rigid rod;at least one load sensor for detecting an applied longitudinal force, wherein the applied longitudinal force comprises (i) a compressive longitudinal force applied to the exercise device, (ii) an expansive longitudinal force applied to the exercise device, or (iii) both (i) and (ii); and obtain a signal indicating a magnitude of the applied longitudinal force, and', 'cause a subset of the plurality of light sources to emit light, wherein a ratio of a number of light sources in the subset to a total number of the plurality of light sources represents the magnitude of the applied longitudinal force relative to a reference longitudinal force value., 'a processor coupled to the at least one load sensor and to the plurality of light sources, the processor configured to execute one or more machine-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to2. The exercise device recited in claim 1 , ...

BALANCING PUSH UP BAR

A balancing push up bar effective for strengthening core muscles is provided. The balancing push up bar includes a bar coupling a front arc and a rear arc. A shape profile of the front and the rear provide a rocking movement of the balancing push up bar. A user may be able to mount the bar and perform push up exercises while balancing on the bar, which strengthens and tones the core muscles. 125. A balancing push up bar () for exercising and strengthening core muscles of a user , the push up bar comprising:{'b': '14', 'a) a front block ();'}{'b': '16', 'b) a rear block ();'}{'b': 10', '14', '16, 'c) a bar () coupling the front block () to the rear block ();'}{'b': 22', '18, 'd) a first extender () disposed on the front block and extending therefrom towards a first side (); and'}{'b': 24', '20', '18, 'claim-text': {'b': 14', '16', '25', '25', '22', '24', '16', '25, "wherein a shape profile of each of the front block () and the rear block () provides a rocking motion of the balancing push up bar (), wherein when the balancing push up bar () is in use, the user can hold onto the first extender () and the second extender () and rests a lower portion of the user's body on the rear block (), wherein the user uses a body force to control movement and balance on the push up bar ()."}, 'e) a second extender () disposed on the front block and extending therefrom towards a second side () that is opposite of the first side ();'}21416101426162820. The balancing push up bar of claim 1 , wherein the front block () and the second block () are parallel to each other and orthogonal to the bar () claim 1 , wherein the shape profile of the front block () comprises a first arc () and the shape profile of the rear block () comprises a second arc () claim 1 , wherein the first arc and the second arc creates a rocking motion such that the push up bar rocks to and from the first side and the second side ().32642642525. The balancing push up bar of claim 2 , wherein the first arc () ...

Multi-purpose adjustable-incline climbing wall

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adjustable-incline climbing wall. The climbing wall comprises one or more climbing panels supported by a frame and a system for adjusting the incline of the frame to provide a climbing wall of a desired incline. The incline of the climbing wall may be adjusted by activating an actuator, which extends the upper portion of the frame a distance from a support wall, tilting the climbing wall to a desired incline. When the climbing wall is substantially vertically oriented, the system for adjusting the incline of the climbing wall may extend only a small distance from the support wall so that the adjustable-incline climbing wall has a relatively small footprint. In some embodiments, the climbing wall may also comprise one or more fitness accessories that can brought to an optimal height for a particular user through adjustment of the climbing wall incline.

My family gym

A functional triangular apparatus for multi-exercise of lower and upper extremities using resistance bands encircling designated parts. When exercising legs the triangular apparatus is stationary or tilted back at various angles to balance on two feet. Arms exercise with stretch bands under elevated larger base while feet hold it down. 1. An exercise and therapy device constructed of 1″ Schedule 40 PVC pipes , and 1″ Schedule 40 PVC fixtures , glued into a triangular configuration with points on three horizontal bar levels where looped elastic resistance member can be positioned; and pushed or pulled in downward or upward motions to complete different exercises.2. Resistance members of 5′ feet length looped to make the loops approximately 2.5′ feet circumference which can be selected by the user and attached at various points to permit over ten (10) different exercises for legs , arms , core , and back muscles.3. The device can be used in a triangular position with all four devise feet placed on the floor; or the devise can be pulled back at the upper bar to be positioned on the two feet of the main section and increase tension on the resistance member loops.4. The gym specified in is used with the knotted end of the resistance member loops positioned on the upper bar claim 1 , and feet positioned in the opposite end of the 2.5″ loop claim 1 , exercise of legs is done with a downward push; or outward movement of feet and legs.5. The middle bar can be used by seniors or youths who cannot easily reach the upper bar: and from this position exercises can duplicate those performed on the upper bar of gym specified in .6. The lower bar of the gym specified in which is elevated off the floor can be used with the 2.5′ looped resistance members placed under the middle area allowing room for placement of users feet on the outer portion of the lower bar to keep the device on the floor during exercise.7. With the looped resistance members under the lower bar of the gym ...

Exercise Systems and Methods

An exercise system comprising an extension section and a base section. The base section comprises a support assembly, a sleeve assembly, and a resilient member. The resilient member is arranged to resiliently oppose movement of the sleeve assembly in a compression direction relative to the support assembly. The extension section is detachably attachable to the sleeve assembly. The exercise system is operated in at least first and second configurations. In the first configuration, the extension section is detached from the sleeve assembly. In the second configuration, the extension section is detachably attached to the sleeve assembly such that the resilient member resiliently opposes movement of the sleeve assembly relative to the support assembly in the compression direction. 1. A method of exercising comprising the steps of:providing an extension section;providing a support assembly;providing a sleeve assembly that is detachably attachable to the extension section;providing a resilient member;forming a base section by arranging the resilient member to resiliently oppose movement of the sleeve assembly in a compression direction relative to the support assembly;detachably attaching the extension section to the sleeve assembly;applying a force to the extension section such that the extension section is displaced relative to the support assembly in the compression direction;detaching the extension section from the sleeve assembly; andapplying a force to the sleeve assembly such that the sleeve assembly is displaced relative to the support assembly in the compression direction.2. A method as recited in claim 1 , in which the step of providing the support assembly comprises the steps of:providing a support member;providing a support brace assembly; andsupporting the support brace assembly with the support member.3. A method as recited in claim 1 , in which the step of providing the sleeve assembly comprises the steps of:providing a sleeve member;providing a sleeve ...

A FORCE MEASUREMENT MECHANISM

A force measurement mechanism comprises two force input members (), a pair of cantilever springs (), and a force measuring means (). One portion of each cantilever spring is held by a first constraint means () and one portion of each cantilever spring is held by a second constraint means () with each cantilever spring having an unconstrained length between the first and second constraint means that is free to bend. The constraint means () hold the cantilever springs () in a parallel and spaced apart arrangement. The force input members () are attached via the constraint means so that relative movement of the force input members bends the cantilever springs (), and the force measuring means () is arranged to measure force applied between the force input members. 122-. (canceled)23. A force measurement mechanism comprising:two force input members;a pair of cantilever springs each having a first portion and a second portion;a sensor coupled to at least one of the force input members;a first constraining support and a second constraining support, wherein the first portion of each of the cantilever springs is held by the first constraining support and the second portion of each of the cantilever springs is held by the second constraining support, each of the cantilever springs has an unconstrained length, between the first constraining support and the second constraining support, that is free to bend, the constraining supports hold the cantilever springs in a parallel and spaced apart arrangement, the force input members are attached to the first constraining support and the second constraining support so that relative movement of the force input members bends the cantilever springs, and the sensor is arranged to measure a force applied between the force input members.24. The mechanism according to wherein the unconstrained lengths of the cantilever springs are equal.25. The mechanism according to wherein the cantilever springs are arranged to remain parallel during ...

Foldable Exercise Device

A foldable exercise device with a chin-up exercise apparatus and a dip exercise apparatus suspendable from the chin-up exercise apparatus. The chin-up exercise apparatus has a top horizontal member and a bottom horizontal member connected by two connecting members. Each connecting member has a door header hook and a parallel chin-up handle that rotate on the connecting member from a flat configuration to an exercise configuration. In the exercise configuration the chin-up exercise apparatus can engage a door frame. In the exercise configuration the parallel chin-up handles can be used for neutral chin-ups. The dip exercise apparatus has two vertical members spaced apart by a horizontal connecting member. The vertical members have a bottom end with a bottom grip. The bottom grip can be rotated from a flat configuration to an exercise configuration. In the exercise configuration the bottom grips can be used to do dip exercises. 1. A foldable exercise device comprising:a chin-up exercise apparatus, where the chin-up exercise apparatus has a top horizontal member and a bottom horizontal member connected by two connecting members, where each connecting member has a door header hook and a parallel chin-up handle that rotate on the connecting member from a flat configuration to an exercise configuration, where the door header hook and parallel chin-up handle are on opposite sides of the two connecting members, in the exercise configuration the chin-up exercise apparatus can releasably engage a door frame with the bottom horizontal member contacting the front side of the door frame by pressing against the vertical door jams of the door frame and the door header hook can engaging with the back side of the door by contacting a door frame header and the parallel chin-up handles can be used to do neutral chin-ups; anda dip exercise apparatus suspendable from the chin-up exercise apparatus, where the dip exercise apparatus has two vertical members, where each vertical member has ...

MULTI-PURPOSE ADJUSTABLE-INCLINE CLIMBING WALL

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adjustable-incline climbing wall. The climbing wall comprises one or more climbing panels supported by a frame and a system for adjusting the incline of the frame to provide a climbing wall of a desired incline. The incline of the climbing wall may be adjusted by activating an actuator, which extends the upper portion of the frame a distance from a support wall, tilting the climbing wall to a desired incline. When the climbing wall is substantially vertically oriented, the system for adjusting the incline of the climbing wall may extend only a small distance from the support wall so that the adjustable-incline climbing wall has a relatively small footprint. In some embodiments, the climbing wall may also comprise one or more fitness accessories that can brought to an optimal height for a particular user through adjustment of the climbing wall incline. 1. An adjustable-incline climbing wall comprising:a. one or more climbing panels configured to provide a climbing surface;b. a plurality of climbing grips affixed to the climbing surface;c. a wall frame supporting the one or more climbing panels; [ a base unit having a first end and a second end,', 'a fixed frame element that supports a lower edge of the wall frame in a raised position relative to a ground surface on which the support assembly rests; and, 'i. a support assembly comprising'}, 'ii. an actuator configured to adjust the incline of the climbing surface so that the climbing surface may be positioned at a plurality of incline angles within a permitted range;, 'd. a system for adjusting an incline of the climbing surface, the system comprising'}wherein the lower edge of the wall frame is hingedly connected to a top of the fixed frame element; andwherein the top of the fixed frame element is at least twelve inches above the ground surface; andwherein the fixed frame element comprises a front surface which provides a lower, fixed portion of the climbing ...

Rotational Fitness Apparatus

A fitness apparatus includes a support assembly having a framework selectively mounted to one of a ground surface, building structure, or fitness apparatus. A foot assembly is rotatably coupled to the support assembly and configured such that the foot assembly is displaced above a ground surface. The foot assembly includes a pair of retention members configured to selectively support the feet of a person in a toes-pointed downwardly position and above the ground surface. The fitness apparatus that increases core muscle group activation by making traditional exercises more challenging. It is designed to have the user place their feet in a platform which then allows for three axis of rotation. Height adjustment gives the user more resistance. The largest benefit is that the user can perform these exercises without having to stop to re-adjust their feet.

Methods of Using a Weight Holding Device

A method of using a weight holding device includes the steps of positioning the strap behind a bar, wherein the handgrip is positioned opposite the strap-separating component, and the strap is suspended from the handgrip, raising the lowest portion of the strap, bringing the handgrip through the raised portion of the strap, and pulling the handgrip upwards so that the strap tightens around the bar. 120- (canceled)21. A method of using a weight holding device , a strap substantially consisting of a flexible material,', 'a strap-separating component attached to the strap, and', 'a handgrip attached to the strap,, 'wherein the weight holding device comprises positioning the strap behind a bar, wherein the handgrip is positioned opposite the strap-separating component, and the strap is suspended from the handgrip,', 'raising a lowest portion of the strap,', 'bringing the handgrip through a raised portion of the strap, and', 'pulling the handgrip upwards so that the strap tightens around the bar., 'the method comprising the steps of22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising the steps of:gripping the weight holding device by the handgrip, andraising the weight holding device.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the strap is a continuous closed loop.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein the strap is substantially flat.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the strap-separating component is a substantially flat and rectangular plate.26. The method of claim 21 , wherein the handgrip is substantially cylindrical and hollow claim 21 , and the strap is routed through the handgrip.27. The method of claim 21 , further comprising the step of:sliding the handgrip down away from an upmost portion of the strap.28. The method of claim 27 , further comprising the step of:suspending the weight holding device from the bar.29. A method of using a weight holding device claim 27 , a strap substantially consisting of a flexible material,', 'a strap-separating component attached to the ...

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF HAMSTRING ECCENTRIC AND CONCENTRIC EXERCISES

The present invention is an inclined apparatus for undertaking exercise for hamstring eccentric and concentric loading and in particular, but not limited to, exercises such as the Nordic Hamstring Exercise, the Russian Hamstring Exercise and Russian curls. The apparatus can be utilised for sports training and preparation, injury recovery and rehabilitation and injury prevention. The main body of the device is so inclined as to ensure that the user does not hyper extend their knee and cause additional injury. The height of the higher end of the device above ground level in conjunction with the leg restraints means that the collateral injuries which may occur when undertaking this exercise regime to the traditional form of dorsiflexion and plantarflexion and indeed laterally in either direction are avoided. 1. An exercise apparatus for the performance of hamstring eccentrics and/or concentrics comprising;i. a collapsible frame comprising a main support spar running centrally the length of the apparatus with an extended horizontal bar substantially perpendicular to the main spar attached at its centre to the lower end of the main spar, andii. an extended vertical bar, substantially perpendicular both to the main spar and to the horizontal bar, attached somewhere along its length to the upper end of the main spar, so as to fix the main spar in position, the vertical bar having a horizontal bar attached perpendicularly to its tower end, such that, in combination with the horizontal bar at the opposite end of the main spar, a stable platform for the apparatus is formed;iii. a kneeling pad fixed to the upper surface of the main spar; andiv. a foot anchor attached to the upper end of the vertical bar, proximal to the upper end of the Kneeling pad, the foot anchor being linked to the frame in such a manner as to allow it to be height adjusted with respect to the kneeling pad;characterised in that the main support spar is fixable in an inclined position with respect to the ...

Athletic tire training device and methods

An athletic tire training device includes a compressible body having a flat surfaced top, flat surfaced base, a surrounding wall extending between the top and base, and an interior wall extending between the top and base. The surrounding wall has an exterior surface with flat sides. The interior wall surrounds an open interior volume. The body has a weight of at least 20 pounds. The training device is usable in a variety of functional training exercises.

OUTDOOR FITNESS RESISTANCE MECHANISM AND HOUSING

A resistance mechanism for an exercising device is provided. The resistance mechanism comprises a housing configured to engage the exercise device. The housing is configured to translate a resistance from a resistance generator to the exercise device. The resistance mechanism also comprises a resistance adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a level of resistance provided by the resistance mechanism. Adjustment in a first direction increases a provided resistance, and adjustment in a second direction decreases the provided resistance. The resistance generator comprises a flywheel coupled to an indexing wedge. The resistance mechanism is configured to, when the adjustment mechanism adjusts in the first direction, push against the indexing wedge in a linear direction towards and against a brake arm, causing the brake arm to engage the flywheel, thereby increasing the level of resistance provided by the resistance mechanism to the outdoor exercise device. 1. A resistance mechanism for an exercise device , the mechanism comprising:a housing configured to engage the exercise device, wherein the housing is configured to translate a resistance from a resistance generator to the exercise device;a resistance adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a level of resistance provided by the resistance generator, where adjustment in a first direction increases a provided resistance, and adjustment in a second direction decreases the provided resistance; andwherein the resistance generator comprises a flywheel coupled to an indexing wedge, wherein the resistance mechanism is configured to, when the adjustment mechanism adjusts in the first direction, push against the indexing wedge in a linear direction towards and against a brake arm, causing the brake arm to engage the flywheel, thereby increasing the level of resistance provided by the resistance mechanism to the outdoor exercise device.2. The resistance mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the exercise device is mounted in an ...

MANDATORY HOOKING/LOCKING DEVICE FOR ELEVATING FOOTBOARD OF PULL-UP EXERCISE MACHINE

A mandatory hooking/locking device for an elevating footboard of a pull-up exercise machine includes a touch-pressing rod disposed at stepping positions with respect to an exerciser's two soles separately and acted by a rotary plate and a torsion spring to achieve a lifting effect to freely penetrate and slightly elevate from an end surface of the elevating footboard, and a hooking portion disposed at the bottom end of the rotary plate being provided for hooking to a corresponsive latch column of an inwardly extending section in the floor affixing front stand, so that the hooking portion of the rotary plate can be separated from the latch column only if the two touch-pressing rods are stepped and pressed down simultaneously, so that the elevating footboard performs the expected ascending and descending motions to ensure the safety of use. 1. A hooking and locking device for an elevating footboard of a pull-up exercise machine comprising:a floor affixing base with front and rear stands;a vertical stand installed on a side of the rear stand;a top oblique stand having a gripping end and a suspension-ring end and coupled to the top end of the vertical stand;a dual lifting link rod and a footboard link rod pivotally coupled to a position near the bottom of the vertical stand;an auxiliary lifting member pivotally coupled between the floor affixing base and the footboard link rod; andthe dual lifting link rod and the other end of the footboard link rod being pivotally coupled to a horizontally elevatable and displaceable elevating footboard,wherein the elevating footboard has a touch-pressing rod disposed at stepping positions with respect to an exerciser's two soles separately and acted by a rotary plate and a torsion spring to provide a lifting effect to freely penetrate and slightly elevate from an end surface of the elevating footboard, andwherein a hooking portion disposed at the bottom end of the rotary plate being provided for hooking to a corresponsive latch column ...

PORTABLE SEATING SURFACE WITH ATTACHMENTS FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

A portable seating surface with attachments for exercise equipment. This exercise seat cushion gives individuals the opportunity to tone or exercise anywhere they would sit utilizing the seat cushion with exercise attachments. It is light weight, durable and can be used on any solid surface.

Exercise Device for Supporting Weight From Hand Grips Using Straps

An exercise device is formed of inelastic, fixed length, substantially rigid straps connected in a T-shaped configuration so as to define an anchor member and two support members. An anchor loop is fixed to the outer end of the anchor member for securing a weighted member thereon or for securing to various stationary objects. A hand grip is coupled to the outer end of each support member such that the user must exert additional effort during various exercises to maintain proper position of their hands relative to one another.

Apparatus for exercising the muscles

An apparatus for exercising the muscles comprises a power arm which, at one end area, is equipped with actuating elements and, with the other end area, is pivotable about a first hinge. This first hinge is arranged on a holding element. One end area of a spring element is linked in an articulated way to the power arm at a first articulation point, the other end area of which spring element is linked in an articulated way to the holding element. The holding element is connected to a support via a rotary hinge, is rotatable about this support in one plane and can be locked in each correspondingly set rotation position. This apparatus allows a wide variety of muscle groups to be exercised and moved in a very simple way.

Feps (flexion extension pronation supination) devices and methods of use

A FEPS (flexion extension pronation supination) device includes: a structural frame; a shaft mounted to rotate relative to the structure frame; and a brake that is structured to apply a selectively variable resistance against rotation of the shaft relative to the structural frame. A FEPS (flexion extension pronation supination) device includes: a structural frame; a shaft mounted to rotate relative to the structure frame; and a gripping member mounted to the structural frame and structured to adhere to an external support surface. A method includes operating the FEPS device by rotating the shaft.