Abstract: An exercise equipment has a structure that can be easily collapsed for storage, and that provides improved utility due to its multiple functional capabilities and configurations thereby enabling a comprehensive set of strength exercises. The exercise equipment includes a rigid base structure that can be folded into compact form when not in use and can be configured for accessories that attach to the base structure. The exercise equipment with attached accessories combines heretofore separate pieces of equipment into one that covers a fraction of the floor space of all such separate pieces of equipment. This provides exercise equipment that is more flexible, more functional, and has a smaller footprint, all of which can be folded up for compact storage.

Abstract: A functional training rig kit includes a box and a plurality of components adapted to fit within the box. At least some of the components and the box include elements by which the components are adapted to be attached to the outside of the box to provide at least one functional training rig attached to the outside of the box.

Abstract: An exercise machine handle system for providing a gripping structure that substantially surrounds a stationary or movable exercise platform. The exercise machine handle system generally includes a stationary or movable exercise platform and a perimeter handle surrounding the exercise platform. A space is formed between an outer edge of the exercise platform and an inner edge of the perimeter handle that allows a plurality of fingers of an exerciser to extend through.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A lightweight, mobile treadmill attachment designed for effective weight reduction, anti-gravity suspension is disclosed. The treadmill attachment provides a system in which an elastic cord is suspended within a frame that attaches to the arms of a treadmill. The elastic cord imparts an equalized lifting force throughout the suspension system by a rope camming system to a user to provide an effective weight loss and anti-gravity functionality.

Abstract: An adaptable exercise system enables the portable and adaptable placement of exercise equipment that can be adjusted to suit the intended exercises to be performed. The system provides a cross bar and legs that can be used in water, sand, gravel, sod or any location. The legs are height adjustable and allow for a variety of configuration and thus exercises.

Abstract: A training device for teaching and practicing ball handling skills for basketball players or persons training for sports, the training device including stanchions positionable on a floor using attachment members, such as suction cups, or a flexible resilient layer. A crossbar extends between the stanchions. Flexible elements can be used to connect the stanchions to the suction cups. The lengths of the stanchions and crossbar can be adjustable to set the height of the crossbar above the floor and the separation of the crossbars. Detents can allow for adjustably fixing the lengths.

Abstract: Provided is a hand grip including a first and second operating arms capable of moving toward and away from each other, a first and second connection arms disposed between the first and second operating arms to be inclined, of which both ends rotatably connected to the first and second operating arms, a spring member installed to provide an elastic force in a direction interfering with approach of the first and second operating arms, a spring fixing part formed to extend upward from the first operating arm and to which one end of the spring member is fixed, a spring connection part formed to extend from an upper end of the first connection arm and to which the other end of the spring member is fixed, and a strength adjusting part formed in the spring connection part and configured to allow the other end of the spring member to move.

Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.

Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.

Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.

Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.

Abstract: A resistance training apparatus and method for providing a plurality of training vectors having points of origin variable by direction and elevation to a trainee. The apparatus may accommodate a plurality of trainees and provide multiple training vectors to each trainee. In one embodiment the apparatus includes a base forming the training area and a pair of tower assemblies, each providing members for attachment to the harnesses worn by the athlete. In another embodiment the apparatus provides at least sixteen training vectors to a trainee. Each of the members providing the training vectors are independently adjustable such that balanced or unbalanced loading may be applied simultaneously to a trainee from multiple directions and multiple planes.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.

Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.

Abstract: Multiple embodiments of a portable ballet bar exercise device are disclosed.

Abstract: An instrument for assessment and intervention in the areas of sensory, motor, language, and the educational requirements of the children at-risk, developmentally delayed, and disabled. The devise is constructed on a base board with four sides. Its front side has one in-built height adjustable chair bar with chair, and adjustable visual stimulating roof. Its back side has height adjustable parallel bars and one mirror. On right and left side it has two height and length adjustable hands in addition to that right side have height measuring scale on the wall and extended space to stand and to keep weighing machine. On the top it has space for two sided video display frame and two stands for video cameras.

Abstract: A control system including a mounting frame adapted to receive the exercise device and a base frame coupled to the mounting frame. This combination may provide a controlled, pre-defined movement of the mounting frame, and therefore the exercise device, relative to the base frame and a user. The control system may also include a platform mounted to the base frame and adapted to support the user. This platform may include a platform cushion, which may be comprised of a resilient mat and a foam cushion, positioned to support the bumper of the exercise device. The platform may also include a deck adapted to support the weight of the user. The deck may be positioned distal to the platform cushion as it relates to the base frame.

Abstract: A removably mountable, height adjustable pull-up bar allows the device to be rapidly mounted at a number of different heights to the pair of vertical support members. The pull-up bar interconnects a pair of brackets, the top end of each bracket containing a pin which slides into apertures on the sides of each vertical support member from a first direction while the bottom end of each bracket includes a U-shaped member which may be clamped around the front and/or sides of a vertical support member and secured thereto.

Abstract: A multipurpose exercise machine requiring only three points of adjustment centrally located. It has a one point height adjustment and two adjustments for the rotating arm assemblies. Dip and chin up bars are attached to the arm assemblies. The machine contains an integrated swingable workout bench. Through the use of a pulley system and counter balance assembly, the cable system maintains tension and provides a constant length of cable.

Abstract: A hurdle includes two base parts, each base part having a hollow space; a counterweight; a gear transmission arranged in each base part to displace the counterweight; tubular elements that include first second tubes displaceable telescopically relative to one another, each of the first tubes being fixed to one of the base parts; locking elements that lock the first and second tubes relative to one another; a bar connecting upper ends of the second tubes; a force-transmitting unit that extends from the hollow space in each base part and is connected to an associated second tube; and guides arranged in each base part, where the gear transmission engages both with the force-transmitting unit and with a driver for the counterweight, where the force-transmitting unit is received in the guides, and where the gear transmission is adapted to cooperate with openings provided in the force transmitting unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved fitness device; specifically, the present invention relates to a stationary fitness machine designed to strengthen multiple muscle groups including the abdominal, chest, intercoastal, latissimus dorsi, rhomboid, deltoid, bicep, forearm, oblique and gluteus maximus muscles using a unique, advanced, combined pull-up, fly movement.

Abstract: A foldable exercise device for performing chin up and pull up exercises has a first member having a hinge joint and a second member having a hinge joint. The device also has third and fourth L shaped members connected to the first and second members, with the fourth L member being spaced from the third L member. The first and second members pivot about a hinge joint from a folded configuration to an extended configuration. The third and fourth L shaped members extend from a folded configuration to an extended configuration about their respective hinged joints. The exercise device is transformed from a compact form when the third and fourth L shaped members are moved from the folded configuration to an extended configuration in a first position and separated in a second position to extend the first and second members from a folded to an extended position.

Abstract: A muscle stretching and massaging apparatus enables stretching of the calf at varying levels of intensity and massaging of muscles of the leg while those muscles are in a relaxed state. A support frame provides a stable base for the apparatus and means for receiving and supporting a lateral roller at a plurality of heights and a stretch board at a plurality of angles relative to a supporting surface. The stretch board enables calf stretching at varying levels of intensity, depending on the severity of the angle formed between the stretch board and the surface upon which the support frame rests. The adjustable height of the roller further enables the apparatus to provide calf and hamstring massaging while the muscles are in a relaxed state.

Abstract: An exercise device including a first platform with an upper wall and side walls. Connector assemblies are engaged with each side wall and are selectively movable therealong. A first end of each resistance band is selectively engageable with one of the connector assemblies. A user positioned on the upper wall engages the second end of each resistance band to perform resisted arm curls. A harness worn on the user's torso is engaged with second ends of the resistance bands and rollers on the harness engage a vertical surface when performing squats. The exercise device includes a second platform that pivots relative to the first platform and is locked in position to present the vertical surface for the rollers. A third platform is pivotally engaged with the second platform and is positionable to present a chin-up bar. Resistance bands engage connector assemblies on the third platform for performing pull-down type exercises.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Folding hurdles are disclosed. Some example folding hurdles may include a generally horizontal bar. A first leg may be pivotably coupled to a first end of the generally horizontal bar. The first leg may include a generally horizontally extending first foot and/or may be pivotable between an erected position in which the first foot is oriented generally perpendicular to the generally horizontal bar and a folded position in which the first foot is substantially coplanar with the generally horizontal bar. A second leg may be pivotably coupled to a second end of the generally horizontal bar. The second leg may include a generally horizontally extending second foot and/or the second leg may be pivotable between an erected position in which the second foot is oriented generally perpendicular to the generally horizontal bar and a folded position in which the second foot is substantially coplanar with the generally horizontal bar.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable ballet bar utilized by a child that includes a horizontal bar that forms a linear top portion of the adjustable ballet bar, a pair of vertical bars with a vertical top half and a vertical bottom half and a first plurality of apertures disposed on the vertical top half of the pair of vertical bars and the vertical bottom half of the pair of vertical bars, the vertical top half and the vertical bottom half telescopically move to correspond to form a second plurality of apertures. A pair of adjustable pins is removably inserted into the second plurality of apertures to set the horizontal bar at a predetermined height and a base with a linear I-shape that is attached to a bottom portion of the vertical bottom half.

Abstract: Multiple embodiments of a portable ballet bar exercise device are disclosed.

Abstract: A traction exercise apparatus comprises a rectangular shaped metal frame including a pair of metal vertical members, a metal horizontal member on a bottom side, and a pair of metal horizontal members on a top side. A first rotating metal shaft and a second rotating metal shaft are located across the pair of metal horizontal members. Further a pair of ankle braces is attached to a snap hook. A cable pulley on each side of the first rotating metal shaft supports a first metal cable attached to the snap hook. A first cable reel on each side of second rotating metal shaft supports the first metal cable. A second cable reel on each side of the second rotating metal shaft supports a second metal cable attached to a hand grab bar. Second rotating metal shaft rotates to transmit a tension to the first metal cable to perform different traction exercises.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An exercise bar is configured to removably receive elastic lines, allowing its use in elastic resistance exercises, and/or inelastic lines, allowing its use in suspended bodyweight exercises. Separate grips, each being engageable by a hand or a foot, are also provided, and may be removably connected to the bar or to each other via one or more lines. Bar supports may also be provided to support the bar above the ground, allowing easy use of the bar to perform push-ups and other exercises.

Abstract: A cast trainer assembly (200) is adapted for use with a gymnastics apparatus (100). The cast trainer assembly (200) comprises a bar subassembly (202) coupled at opposing ends to a right-side brace subassembly (204) and a left-side brace subassembly (206). The subassemblies (204, 206) provide means for coupling the bar subassembly (202) to the gymnastic apparatus (100). The sub assemblies (204, 206) each include a side brace (208). The sub assemblies (204, 206) also each include slots or notches (220) spaced apart from each other. The slots or notches (220) are adapted to releasably receive the bar subassembly (202). The slots or notches (220) provide a configuration for positioning the subassembly (202) at a desired height and with distance being varied between the cross bar reference (126) and a bar (230).

Abstract: A power ladder for exercising and fitness is disclosed. Embodiments of the power ladder are lightweight and compact, and fold for easy storage and transport. Embodiments include two flexible plastic side rails and a plurality of rungs connected to the side rails at intervals along the side rails. The rungs connect pivotally and slidably to the rails. The rungs are mounted on telescoping legs so that the rungs may be used in a first position adjacent the ground, in a second position above the ground, and in some embodiments, a third position, mounted higher above the ground than the second position. Using the ladder, persons can train for agility, flexibility and plyometrics, and can thus achieve excellent exercising while having fun. One or more persons or even a team may use the ladder. Larger teams may compete using one ladder or more than one of the ladders.

Abstract: Adjustable-length exercise bars that can be non-destructively mounted between two upright members and resist forces oriented at any angle through the axis defined by the length of the bar.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a base. A first and second vertical support members are coupled to the base. Additionally, a resistance assembly is coupled to the first and second vertical support members. When viewed from the base, the first and second support members converge relative to one another until mutual vertices. The first and second support members then diverge relative to one another above the vertices.

Abstract: According to one embodiment a removable assembly provides for mounting of a hangboard including a first unit and at least a first bracket for connecting the hangboard to the first unit. The first unit may include a first member configured to be placed over a door opening on a first side of a wall and a second member which can be positioned across the opening and against a second side of the wall. A third member is configured for attachment to the second member such that when the first member is placed over the opening and the second member is positioned against the second side of the wall, at least a portion of the third member is positioned above the second member. A related method provides a removable assembly for mounting of a hangboard. Numerous other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: An extender device and system for adjusting the height of a crossbar analogue in pole vault, high jump, horse jumping or other crossbar clearing activities. The system may include a plurality of pulley like devices that maintain a cord spaced about a practice structure. A crossbar analogue is coupled to the cord and the cord arranged so that the crossbar analogue may be readily moved upward or downward. An extender is disclosed that facilitates arrangement and movement of the cord and crossbar analogue in this manner.

Abstract: An elevated adventure course, having an entrance-exit platform connected to a support member; a tracking member secured to a top portion of the support member; an element secured to said support member; and a path defined by a plurality of the elements that leads to a second entrance-exit platform.

Abstract: A board holding device for practicing a martial art and its associated method of use. The board holding device includes a framework that has a plurality of vertical rails. The vertical rails define sides of at least two striking planes. Connectors are disposed along each of the vertical rails. The connectors are used to selectively join striking boards to the vertical rails at any point along the vertical rails. In this manner, multiple striking boards can be placed across any or all of the striking planes. The striking boards can also be placed on the outside of the framework or on the inside of the framework. Thus, the striking boards can be arranged to be broken with a pushing blow or a pulling blow. The device enables a martial artist to arrange multiple striking targets at any position within multiple striking fields.

Abstract: A gripping power training bender capable of counting the times of gripping, it has an elastic member, two ends of the elastic member each is connected to a handle, wherein one handle is connected with a counting member, at least a positioning member is positioned between the two handles and is provided with a through hole; and one end of a pulling rope is fixed on an end of one of the handles, the other end is connected to the counting member after being extended through the elastic member and the through hole. Thereby when a user exerts forces continuously on the two handles to bend the elastic member, one end of the pulling rope continuously pulls the counting member to count the times of gripping.

Abstract: A portable modular exercise apparatus for multiple users is separable into multiple components by pin connections. The modularity of the versatile exercise device enables numerous types of exercises by multiple users simultaneously. The apparatus comprises two upright support towers, a base with base pads under each support tower, an overhead crossbeam and a supplemental sliding push up cross bar, a number of resistance bands which attach to the apparatus for the purpose of resistance training, and a carrying bag to contain and transport all of the components. Pin connections allow the device to easily be assembled and taken apart without tools.

Abstract: An exercise bar includes a pair of handles having proximal ends with at least one fulcrum hole extending through the proximal end of each thereof. A center plate has a periphery and a pair of pivot holes therethrough. One of a pair of pivot pins is inserted through each of the fulcrum hole and a pivot hole to connect the handles to the center plate. Locating means extending through the center plate are spaced about the periphery thereof. Movable locking elements in the form of locking pins or clevis type pins are inserted into selected ones of the locating means to retain the handles at selected angular positions relative to the center plate.

Abstract: A portable pull-up apparatus may include a plurality of hollow support poles and a plurality of pulley wheel sections. A pull-up bar may further be horizontally placed on top of the support poles. Weights may further be situated within an interior of the support poles. A plurality of cables provided with handles adapted to be gripped by a user may be wrapped about the pulley wheel sections such that the distal ends of the cables are guided inside the support poles respectively. A plurality of selector rods may be through the weight groups. A plurality of anchor pins may be positioned to lock selected weights. Further resistance bands may be situated within the interior of the support poles. In this way, corresponding resistance band groups may cooperate with corresponding weight groups to create a unique tension force opposing vertical displacement of the distal end of the cables respectively.

Abstract: One embodiment of an exercising device may include a pair of base members adapted to be placed on a surface in a spaced apart relation to each other. The exercising device may also include a pair of side bars. Each side bar of the pair of side bars is vertically supported by respective base member of the pair of base members. Further, the exercising device may include a cross-bar horizontally supported by the pair of side bars at a distance away from the pair of base members to configure an assembled state of the exercising device. The assembled state of the exercising device may facilitate in performing multiple exercises. The pair of base members may be adapted to removably engage with each other and to receive the pair of side bars and the cross-bar to configure a folded state of the exercising device.

Abstract: A weightlifting apparatus includes a pair of spaced-apart support columns which carry a pair of spaced-apart self-spotter bars. The self-spotter bars extend from the columns such that the height and optionally the angle can be adjusted. The self-spotter bars are positioned to hold a weight bar at a safe height should the user drop the weight during an exercise.