Abstract: An ankle therapy apparatus in which a reversible motor is mounted on a support at a rotary table in a base frame to rotate a gear transmission mechanism and a footplate is pivoted to the support and coupled to the gear transmission mechanism and turned alternatively upwards and downwards during operation of the reversible motor, and a clutch gear is selectively set to couple the gear transmission mechanism to the rotary table for causing rotation of the rotary table during the motion of the footplate.

Abstract: An exercise device is configured to provide adjustable resistance to the motion of a user exercising with the exercise device. The exercise device includes a frame that at least partially supports an operable assembly. Cooperating with the operable assembly is a resistance assembly that provides a resistance adjustable by the user of the exercise device. The resistance assembly includes an actuating assembly that engages with a pivoting arm. The actuating assembly includes a handle mechanism that is simple to operate and enables a user to easily select a desirable resistance level. A connecting member of the actuating assembly extends from the handle mechanism to a resistance member. Movement of the operable assembly moves the arm toward a fixed end of the resistance member. The connecting member temporarily lengthens the resistance member, while the resistance member inhibits such movement and provides resistance to the exercising user's motion.

Abstract: A body-training bicycle comprises: a seat has a long central rod; a driving portion having a treading portion, a driving wheel connected to at least one treadle, a flywheel and a driving belt; the rotation of the flywheel will make the power generator generating power; an electric control portion having a control panel, a battery unit, a magnetic resisting unit, a displacement controller, and electric wires; the battery unit serving to store power from the flywheel; the magnetic coil set being installed aside a wheel periphery of the flywheel and the central shaft of the flywheel; the magnetic cell set controller serving to control the movement of the magnetic resisting unit to move closer or away from the flywheel; electric wires being installed between the power generator and the control panel and between the power generator and the battery unit.

Abstract: The rotatable push-up exercise device provides device for aiding a user in performing push-up type exercises. The device has a platform rotatably mounted on a base. The platform may selectively be held stationary or may be free to rotate when performing push-up exercises. The device includes a gripping bar mounted on the platform. The base is adapted to rest on a support surface, such as the floor. A pair of exercise devices are normally utilized together. In use the user grasps the gripping bar of each device with one hand and performs push-up exercises. Due to the rotation of the support surface with respect to the base, the user is forced to exercise the shoulders and other muscle groups in the user's body, in addition to the arm and chest muscles, in order to maintain a stable position.

Abstract: Trampoline accessories are described herein that may be affixed to a trampoline system to facilitate the playing of a game. These trampoline accessories may include a soccer net, a rebounding surface that will bounce a ball back to the thrower, and a catch panel that will gather the ball when the ball is thrown against the panel. These accessories may be added to either the trampoline frame of the trampoline enclosure. Deflective netting may be provided adjacent the accessories to prevent the ball and users from entering the space below the trampoline rebounding mat.

Abstract: A ladder and attachment mechanism apparatus and methods are described herein. The apparatus preferably are of a modular design, and are especially useful for playground or similar equipment. Among other things, the apparatus and methods provide improved fabrication, construction, assembly, and ease of use in a variety of applications, and reduce manufacturing, inventory, shipping, assembly, and related costs. In one embodiment, the playground ladder includes a plurality of horizontal support members, a first lateral support member and a second lateral support member each having substantially the same size and shape and spaced apart from each other. Each lateral support member includes a plurality of corresponding sockets spaced along the length of opposite sides of each lateral support member thereby allowing the lateral support members to be interchangeable.

Abstract: An interactive exerciser including an upper and a lower servomotor both of which are vertically assembled to be an interacting mechanism. The upper servomotor is disposed on a support at the top of a turning shaft of the lower servomotor such that the upper servomotor can be actuated by the lower servomotor to produce a rotation in horizontal direction. Besides, the upper servomotor is perpendicular to the lower servomotor. A rocking bar is vertically disposed on a turning shaft. A target portion with sensors is mounted on the top of the rocking bar. A positioning socket is interposed between the support and the rocking bar for restricting the swinging range of the rocking bar. Accordingly, the sensors are employed to detect the position, movement direction and speed of the external objects (or the operators). Thereafter, a control unit is used to give out a command to control the rotating and swinging action of the upper and the lower servomotor.

Abstract: A balance device includes an elongated board of generally rectangular shape. The board is a molded construction of glass fibers and plastic. An elongated, longitudinally and downwardly extending track molded integrally with the central part of the bottom of the board fits in an annular groove around a roller on which the board is supported to pivot about a horizontal axis. A removable stop on the board permits the device to be adjusted to restrict the relative movement between the board and a roller to facilitate learning how to balance the board on the roller. In an alternate embodiment, the board includes a timing mechanism and display mounted on the board for tracking and displaying the elapsed time the user remains balanced on the board.

Abstract: A torso exercise device includes a base support frame, a seat assembly, and a back support assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat and mechanism for connecting the seat to the base support frame in a manner enabling multi-directional resistive movement of the seat relative to the base support frame. The back support assembly is pivotally connected to the base support frame.

Abstract: An exercise device includes a deflatable spherical exercise ball mounted on a frame for rotation above a support surface that supports the frame so that the ball rotates freely without interference from the support surface. The frame is foldable so that when the ball is deflated, the frame may be stored in a space substantially smaller than the space occupied by the exercise device when in a fully deployed configuration. A first pair of inclined tubes is pivotally connected to one another at their respective upper ends so that they collectively form an inverted “V” shape when the device is fully deployed. A second pair of inclined tubes is transversely opposed to the first pair of inclined tubes. A forward base includes foot restraints. The first and second pairs of inclined tubes are coplanar with the forward base when the device is folded.

Abstract: An exercise machine includes: a bench for a user to lie upon; an actuator arm comprising a first end connected to the bench and a second end comprising a foot attachment for attaching to a human foot; the actuator arm comprising an actuator for moving the actuator arm such that a user's leg is moved into a stretching position; and a user control for causing the actuator to actuate.

Abstract: A weight lifting apparatus that varies the angle and resistance of weights applied to upper body exercises. The apparatus comprises a T-handle at an upper end with a junction block at the lower end. The junction block further comprises ears between which fit a swivel of a weight post that removably receives Olympic style plate weights. The swivel and ears are fitted with keyways into which removably fits a retention shaft with keys, thereby providing for adjustment of the angle of the weight post. A further embodiment features a single hand grip and interchangeability of handles.

Abstract: A device and methods for assisting a person in body strengthening, stretching, or exercising. One or more base units of particular ratio of dimensions are provided, each having a horizontal bar for use in performing strength and exercise assistance to the user. Owing to their ratio of dimensions, the base units may be placed and oriented to each other in multiple configurations.

Abstract: A training device for training the pelvic floor muscles of a human, which can be externally placed on the human body and can be connected to feedback units that produce feedback signals, such as vibrations. The training device is, at least on one side, aligned with the pelvic floor, can be compressed and can be axially deformed on its sensor side. A pressure force sensor unit of the training device can be positioned during the operation in such a manner that the ischial tuberosities of the pelvic floor can be situated on both sides on the pressure sensor unit, and a gravitational force component passing through the pelvic floor acts upon the pelvic floor training device, making a precise measurement of the exertion on the pelvic floor possible.

Abstract: A seat adjusting mechanism of an exercise machine, of which a sliding rack is provided at bottom side of the seat that is moved relatively against the frame and an adjusting mechanism is arranged in-between a frame and a sliding rack of a seat, which is used to adjust and fix positions of the seat. The adjusting mechanism comprises a clamp-bearing member that extends to the frame and is installed on the location that the seat slides, and a clamping device that includes two clamp arms pivotally installed side by side on the sliding rack. The two clamp arms have their first ends being clamping parts that clamp on the clamp-bearing member, and their second ends being force-bearing parts that are receive foreign forces to have the clamping parts of the two clamp arms clamp with each other so as to clamp on the clamp-bearing member.

Abstract: A carriage for use in a reformer exercise apparatus is disclosed that has a pair of upwardly extending folding shoulder stops mounted thereto at one end and a headrest between the shoulder stops that extends outward from the carriage toward the head end of the frame. A pair of roller wheels at the head end and a pair at the foot end of the carriage support the platform. A single common axle supports the head end pair of rollers from the carriage, forms a pivot support for the folding shoulder stops, and forms part of an adjustable position support assembly for the headrest. The shoulder stops are preferably attached to a tubular sleeve that rotates on the common axle.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus that is lightweight, easily transported, inexpensive and easy to use in performing a wide variety of exercises, the exercise apparatus including a rigid shaft formed of interconnectable limbs having a pair of spaced sleeve-sliders thereon and opposing end caps that receive a long resilient band having side lengths stretched along the staff and the sleeve-sliders thereon, and with each end cap also receiving a short resilient band with a handle thereon.

Abstract: An exerciser has a base, a driving device and a supporting board. The driving device is mounted between the base and the supporting board and driving the center of the supporting board to move along a three dimensional 8-shaped track. Accordingly, an exerciser for realistic simulation of wave surfing and having a simplified structure is provided.

Abstract: A weight bench system an adjustable seat assembly and an adjustable backrest assembly linkage which assures that a seat cushion frame remains in a comfortable position relative to a backrest cushion frame at all back angle positions. A backrest adjustment pin assembly provides for adjustment of the backrest assembly and the seat assembly. The backrest adjustment pin assembly may be operated either by directly retracting a lock pin or remotely by actuating a remote handle assembly.

Abstract: A system and a method for exercise and/or child development for use by an adult and a child. The system and method utilize a mat or other surface upon which exercises are performed. Such a surface is sized to permit an adult to perform exercises thereon. Such a surface has a plurality of indicia marked thereon. The system and method further utilize instructions describing at least one exercise and/or child development activity. The exercise and/or child development activity incorporates the mat and its indicia.