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

Abstract: Components of a golf exerciser are contained within a tube that can be swung in a simulated golf swing independently of a golf club. Within the tube is an extension spring connected to a weight so that centrifugal force developed during swinging the tube can move the weight toward a distal end of the tube. There, a shock absorber is positioned for the weight to impact against whenever sufficient arcuate tube velocity is achieved. The shock absorber includes a deformable elastomer that cushions and stops the distal movement of the weight and also makes a sound indicating that a swing of sufficient velocity has been achieved.

Abstract: A golf exerciser in the form of a swingable tube containing a movable mass supported by an extension spring is provided with a shock absorber cooperating with a proximal end mount for the spring. This absorbs recoil movement of the mass, the spring, the connector, and reduces recoil impact shock that otherwise could be felt by the hands of the person exercising.

Abstract: A golf exerciser in the form of a swingable tube containing a movable mass supported by an extension spring is provided with a shock absorber cooperating with a proximal end mount for the spring. This absorbs recoil movement of the mass, the spring, the connector, and reduces recoil impact shock that otherwise could be felt by the hands of the person exercising.

Abstract: A golf swing exerciser uses two lengths of resistance cords or tension elements connected to an exercising handle so that one of the cords extends to an upper resistance region on a back swing side of the exerciser and the other resistance cord extends between upper and lower resistance regions on a back swing side of the exerciser. The cord from the upper resistance region resists downward movement of an exercising handle from a back swing region, and the cord extending between the upper and lower resistance regions resists lateral movement of the handle into a hitting region. The combined resistance of both cords significantly increases as the handle moves into the hitting region.

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

Abstract: A handle for a swing-type exercising device has an adjustable shaft extender connectable to a resistance as the handle is swung for exercise purposes. The handle can also have an offset extension that allows a resistance to apply a torque force to the handle shaft as a swing approaches a hitting region. Split grips on the handle can be independently adjustable for rotation or non-rotation relative to the handle shaft so that resistance to the torque can be assigned to different hands holding the independent grips.

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

Abstract: Components of a golf exerciser are contained within a tube that can be swung in a simulated golf swing independently of a golf club. Within the tube is an extension spring connected to a weight so that centrifugal force developed during swinging the tube can move the weight toward a distal end of the tube. There, a shock absorber is positioned for the weight to impact against whenever sufficient arcuate tube velocity is achieved. The shock absorber includes a deformable elastomer that cushions and stops the distal movement of the weight and also makes a sound indicating that a swing of sufficient velocity has been achieved.

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

Abstract: A handle for a swing-type exercising device has an adjustable shaft extender connectable to a resistance as the handle is swung for exercise purposes. The handle can also have an offset extension that allows a resistance to apply a torque force to the handle shaft as a swing approaches a hitting region. Split grips on the handle can be independently adjustable for rotation or non-rotation relative to the handle shaft so that resistance to the torque can be assigned to different hands holding the independent grips.

Abstract: A variable spring resistance to movement of a rod uses a plurality of springs permanently connected between a base and a stack of end connector links extending in the direction of the rod movement. Selecting which of the links is connected to the rod then determines which of the springs are deployed to resist movement of the rod, without requiring any disconnection or reconnection of the springs. The selection can be made by a pin inserted through an aligned hole between a link and the rod. The arrangement can also be inverted with the springs connected between the links and a moving element, and the rod or other link selector being fixed to a base. Connecting one of the links to the rod then determines which of the springs will be extended between fixed and movable elements to establish a selectively variable spring resistance.

Abstract: A golf swing exerciser uses two lengths of resistance cords or tension elements connected to an exercising handle so that one of the cords extends to an upper resistance region on a back swing side of the exerciser and the other resistance cord extends between upper and lower resistance regions on a back swing side of the exerciser. The cord from the upper resistance region resists downward movement of an exercising handle from a back swing region, and the cord extending between the upper and lower resistance regions resists lateral movement of the handle into a hitting region. The combined resistance of both cords significantly increases as the handle moves into the hitting region.

Abstract: A golf swing exerciser uses two lengths of resistance cords or tension elements connected to an exercising handle so that one of the cords extends to an upper resistance region on a back swing side of the exerciser and the other resistance cord extends between upper and lower resistance regions on a back swing side of the exerciser. The cord from the upper resistance region resists downward movement of an exercising handle from a back swing region, and the cord extending between the upper and lower resistance regions resists lateral movement of the handle into a hitting region. The combined resistance of both cords significantly increases as the handle moves into the hitting region.

Abstract: A variable spring resistance to movement of a rod uses a plurality of springs permanently connected between a base and a stack of end connector links extending in the direction of the rod movement. Selecting which of the links is connected to the rod then determines which of the springs are deployed to resist movement of the rod, without requiring any disconnection or reconnection of the springs. The selection can be made by a pin inserted through an aligned hole between a link and the rod.

Abstract: A variable spring resistance to movement of a rod uses a plurality of springs permanently connected between a base and a stack of end connector links extending in the direction of the rod movement. Selecting which of the links is connected to the rod then determines which of the springs are deployed to resist movement of the rod, without requiring any disconnection or reconnection of the springs. The selection can be made by a pin inserted through an aligned hole between a link and the rod. The arrangement can also be inverted with the springs connected between the links and a moving element, and the rod or other link selector being fixed to a base. Connecting one of the links to the rod then determines which of the springs will be extended between fixed and movable elements to establish a selectively variable spring resistance.

Abstract: A swing exerciser especially suitable for golf exercise uses a handle and cord arranged to move a resistance trolley down a track positioned on the golfer's back swing side. A spring and pulley arrangement resists movement of the trolley down the track, and movement of the handle by the golfer through the curve of a golf swing forces the trolley down the track so that the golf exerciser must overcome the resistance while swinging the handle to strengthen the muscles needed for powerfully hitting a golf ball.