Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a wrist strengthening device having a first handle, a second handle and a tightening mechanism for increasing the resistance between the first handle, the second handle and the tightening mechanism.

Abstract: A machine that can be selectively configured to exercise most any muscle group. The exercise machine has a large platform that supports both the elements of the exercise machine and the person exercising. A post extends upwardly from the platform. A hub rides along the length of the vertical post. At least one arm extends from the hub. Receptacles are disposed on the platform and the arms. Gimbaled connectors are provided. Each gimbaled connector is capable of being selectively received by any of the receptacles. Each gimbaled connector holds a free moving anchor post. Elastic resistive elements are provided. The first end of any elastic resistive element in use selectively interconnects with the anchor post within any gimbaled connector. The opposite second end of the elastic resistive element is connected to a garment element that is worn by the person exercising.

Abstract: A multifunctional exercise apparatus includes a tether removeably affixed to a user and has at least two engagement points. The apparatus includes a base removeably affixed to the tether by at least one engagement point. A triangle is formed when the tether is affixed to the base at a first engagement point and at a second engagement point. The triangle has a first side of the triangle extending between the first engagement point and the second engagement point, a second side of the triangle extends away from the base at an angle from the first engagement point, and a third side of the triangle extends away from the base at a second angle from the second engagement point. A ratio of a length of the second side to a length of the third side varies is substantially proportional to a dragging resistance of the base along the ground.

Abstract: A suspended weight barbell attachment apparatus, having a barbell assembly with first and second distal ends. Further having two actuating assemblies, each with a housing assembly having an interior wall, an exterior wall, and a hole that extends from the interior wall to the exterior wall. The housing assembly further has a reinforced section. The hole has a cooperative shape and dimension to house a respective reinforced section therethrough. Each reinforced section receives a respective first or second distal end. Each of the two actuating assemblies further has a handle assembly, and a locking assembly. Further having two post assemblies, each with vertical walls, a top end, and a bottom end. The vertical walls have a plurality of notches. Each housing assembly is slidably positioned between the vertical walls of a respective post assembly. And further having two base frame assemblies.

Abstract: An elliptical exercise machine, in one embodiment, includes a first assembly pivotally coupled with a second assembly and at least one assist mechanism. The first assembly includes a first frame member, a rotational resistance mechanism associated with the first frame member, a first foot support member pivotally coupled to a portion of the rotational mechanism and a second foot support member pivotally coupled to another portion of the rotational mechanism. The second assembly includes a second frame member, a first reciprocating arm pivotally coupled with the second frame member, a second reciprocating arm pivotally coupled with the second frame member. In one embodiment, the assist mechanism may include a folding assist mechanism to provide resistance between the assemblies during a folding transition. In another embodiment, the assist mechanism may include a rotational assist mechanism to assist a user in transitioning the elliptical machine to an upright storage position.

Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to devices, systems, and methods for the safe and efficient use of exercise equipment and, in particular, weight training equipment. A locking hub for weight training equipment may include a first hub and second hub, the first hub and second hub having a sleeve located therebetween. The first hub and/or second hub may hold one or more pads adjacent the sleeve. Rotation of the sleeve relative to the first hub and/or the second hub may compress the one or more pads to force the pads radially inward against a weight bar, substantially restricting movement of the locking hub relative to the weight bar.

Abstract: A collapsible folding training device is provided having a rear frame portion that contains a resistance device. The resistance device uses eddy currents and has a pivoting magnet internally that creates progressively increasing resistance as speed increases. An arm is attached to the rear frame portion that can pivot from a stored position to an in-use position. At the opposite end of the arm, a front frame is attached where it can affix a portion of a driving mechanism, such as a bicycle. The front frame supports and stabilizes the driving mechanism. The arm sets the distance between the front frame and the resistance device.

Abstract: A jump rope comprising cable and handle assemblies. The handle assembly comprises grip and bearing sections, the bearing section threadably connected to the grip section and comprising a housing and a heim joint, the heim joint comprising a metal ball that swivels within the heim joint housing. The grip section comprises female threads tor receiving a male threaded end of the bearing section. The cable assembly comprises a cable and cable stop. The cable is attached to the heim joint by slidably inserting a cable end through the aperture in the ball. A distal end of the heim joint comprises internal female threads that engage with a male threaded proximal end of a rotatable shaft located within the bearing housing. The rotatable shaft is supported by first and second ball bearings located on either end of the shaft so that the rotatable shaft may rotate freely within the bearing housing.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for the exercise of a user's gluteus muscles through a supported seated squat downward from an upper starting position and a upward return movement has a base, a pair of user foot support ramps mounted to the base for supporting the toe portions of the feet with the heels on the floor, a pair of spaced fixed uprights mounted to the base and located forward of the foot supports terminating in a pair of hand grips. A buttocks support assembly with an angled buttocks support pad is pivotally mounted to the uprights, and a compressible linkage connects the pad assembly to the base. The linkage provides an opposing force to the downward travel of the support assembly and a boost restoring force to the support assembly for returning the support pad to an upper starting position. The user provides a controlled descent from an initial upper position to a squat and a controlled return from the squat to the upper position.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus may provide a novel linkage assembly suitable for linking circular motion to relatively more complex, generally elliptical motion. Left and right rocker links may be rotatably mounted on a frame rotatable about a first axis. Left and right cranks may be mounted on the frame rotatable about a second axis. Left and right force receiving members may be movably connected between respective rocker links and cranks in such a manner that the force receiving members move through variable paths of motion that may change as a function of user applied force.

Abstract: The problems of efficiency and safety when exercising the pectoral muscles are solved in at least one aspect while maintaining low-complexity and portability by a free weight barbell with translating hand grips, with the grips having an integral weight application loading surface that moves with the grip. Provided is an exercise lifting bar having at least two hand grips, an integral loading surface for holding optional plate weights coupled to each hand grip, the paired or coupled grips and loading surfaces thereby defining a member; the members further being substantially cylindrical, collinear, and operable to translate relative to one another. Also included is a translation limiter to limit the motion between the members.

Abstract: An apparatus for lower back exercise has a support structure, a body support platform and a pendulum pivotably connected to the support structure below the body support platform for engaging the legs of a user. Actuators cause the pendulum to move upwardly or downwardly to either assist the movement of the legs of a user engaging the pendulum, or to resist motions of the pendulum initiated by the user. The body support platform may be tilted by an actuator to provide ease of mounting and dismounting the apparatus. Controls for the actuators are provided to allow a practitioner to monitor and adjust the assistance or resistance provided by the apparatus to the user. The apparatus thus avoids hyperextension of the back while providing strength conditioning with progressive intensity of work outs, especially for users injured or otherwise in poor condition.

Abstract: An upper extremity rehabilitation device includes: a base, a rotary shaft unit, a rotation drive unit, a brake unit, a linear move unit, a hand gripping assembly, a first and a second connecting rods. The rotary shaft unit is pivoted to the base. The rotation drive unit is disposed on the base and includes a drive portion connected to the first shaft portion. The brake unit includes an outer pipe disposed on the rotary shaft, and an inner pipe movably disposed in the outer pipe. The linear move unit includes a linear seat pivoted to the second shaft portion, and a linear platform movably disposed on the linear seat. The hand gripping assembly is disposed on the linear platform. The first connecting rod is pivoted to the brake unit. The second connecting rod is pivoted to the first connecting rod and the linear seat.

Abstract: A suspension training device, system and method for using the same is disclosed. A suspension training device includes an elongated strap, a handle at a first end of the elongated strap, a harness at a second end of the elongated strap, and one or more stops, each stop being affixed at a position along a length of the elongated strap between the handle and the harness. A gravity training system includes two or more suspension training devices. The suspension training devices can be suspending with a stationary object by the stops, such as the elongated strap being threaded between a door and a doorframe, to a desired length to allow a user to accomplish any number of exercises or gravity-resistant movement.

Abstract: An exercise dumbbell includes a handle member and weights positioned at opposite ends of the handle member. An additional weight forms a box about the handle member and the end weights. At least one weight selector is movably mounted on the handle member to selectively engage the end weights. At least one connector is movably mounted on the box weight to selectively engage the handle member. A circuit includes at least one sensor that generates a signal that represents how much force is required to lift the handle member and any weights secured thereto, and a display that displays the force. At least one latch prevents movement of the selector and/or the connector when the handle member is removed from a support base for the weights and the handle member.

Abstract: A method of determining a user's training load, includes determining protein combustion information and determining the user's training load based on the protein combustion information. The protein combustion information may be determined using heart rate information, activity information, carbohydrate reserve information determined using a carbohydrate combustion model and carbohydrate reserve information representing the user's carbohydrate reserves at a beginning of at least one exercise session, fitness information, intensity information, nutritional intake information representing nutritional intake during at least one exercise session, and/or a fat combustion model. The user's training load may be determined based on a mechanical stimulus and/or a modality. Recovery time information may be determined based on the training load. A corresponding apparatus and computer-readable medium correspond to the above method.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of exercise equipment assembly of the present disclosure utilize a suspension apparatus provide resistance used in various exercise routines. The suspension apparatus is located parallel to and affixed at or below a ceiling of an exercise room such that the apparatus can provide a plurality of attachment points for one or more tensioning devices that are located generally above the position of an exercising user.

Abstract: A limb-exercising apparatus for coupling to a swivel chair includes a plurality of chair legs that define a chair leg base with an underside. The limb-exercising apparatus has a rigid framework that includes at least one chair coupler that couples the rigid framework with the underside, such that the rigid framework is disposed underneath the chair leg base and a relative movement between the rigid framework and the swivel chair is minimal. At least one limb-exercising unit is coupled with the rigid framework and is operative to provide movement exercise for at least one muscle group of a user's body. A force resistor is coupled with the rigid framework and with the at least one limb-exercising unit. The force resistor provides resistance to movement of the at least one limb-exercising unit. A cable couples between the at least one limb-exercising unit and the force resistor.

Abstract: An elastic band or elastic strap retention system, used for example in exercise equipment, encompasses a pin with one end of the elastic strap wrapped around the pin and with a series of hog rings or other fastening devices encircling the wrapped assembly of elastic strap end and pin. The assembly is encapsulated in a ridged thermoplastic or thermoset resin system in order to inhibit the movement of the hog rings or other components of the assembly. The resulting attachment is stronger than the elastic material of the elastic strap.

Abstract: A table gym and method of use is provided. The table gym may include a tabletop supported by a support frame, wherein the support frame provides telescoping portions movable from a retracted position to an extended position providing a plurality of inclinations of the tabletop. The table gym may include an upright standard with a flip-over pull-up bar that is pivotably connected to the tabletop so as to fold into and out of the tabletop upwardly facing surface. The tabletop may provide a folding ab bench removably attached thereto, wherein the ab bench may operatively engage the upright standard for performing various exercise routines. Alternatively, the ab bench could be move about the tabletop for performing other types of exercise routines or for eating and/or working at the tabletop.