Abstract: The present invention pertains to an apparatus for exercising. The exercise apparatus includes a first horizontal member having a free end and a second horizontal member also having a free end in spatial relationship to the first horizontal member. A freestanding platform supports the first horizontal member and the second horizontal member. The platform has a first vertical axis which extends through a first location where the first horizontal member is supported by the platform, and a second vertical axis extending through a second location where the second horizontal member is supported by the platform. The platform also defines an open region which extends between the first and second horizontal members. There is also a body of water having a bottom on which the platform is disposed such that at least a portion of the user is buoyantly supported during exercise.

Abstract: An apparatus for exercising. The apparatus comprises a first portion having a predetermined weight. The first portion is grippable by a hand and has a first end and a second end. The apparatus is also comprised of N second essentially rigid portions connected to the first portion such that the N openings are defined by the first portion and the N second portions where N.gtoreq.1. The N openings are each capable of receiving a hand in a manner that essentially does not affect blood pressure or blood circulation through the hand. The first portion is disposed with respect to the front of the hand and the second portion is disposed with respect to the back of the hand. An exerciser uses the apparatus by placing his hand through the opening and gripping the first portion.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an apparatus for exercising. The exercise apparatus is comprised of a first horizontal member and a second horizontal member in spatial relationship to the first horizontal member. A horizontal cross member is disposed anteriorly to the first and second horizontal members and is essentially perpendicular thereto. A platform supports the first horizontal member, the second horizontal member, and the horizontal cross member. The platform has a first vertical axis which extends through a first location where the first horizontal member is supported by the platform, and a second vertical axis extending through a second location where the second horizontal member is supported by the platform. The platform also defines an open region which extends between the first and second horizontal members and below the horizontal cross member.