Abstract: An exercise device having a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, in which in the stowed configuration, the exercise device is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for most rooms due to front and side panels that hide the framing of the exercise device, and in the deployed configuration, the side panels are opened to expose the arms, which can be deployed, moved up and down to adjust the height, and used to perform exercises based on a pulley system. Pneumatic cylinders may be operatively connected to the pulley system to provide the resistance for the exercises. Handles having gas actuators may be operatively connected to the pneumatic cylinders to adjust the resistance.

Abstract: A portable exercise device positioned laterally across a doorway with first and second vertical sides and a threshold, providing a stable platform for a user to perform upper and lower body exercises, wherein the device includes a horizontal exercise bar configured with hand grips, supported by a vertical supporting member. A vertical extension assembly allows the horizontal exercise bar to be raised and lowered. The vertical supporting member incorporates a vertical support plate which abuts against the first vertical side of the doorway, and an anchoring assembly which engages an anchoring point where the second vertical side meets the threshold. The user grasps the hand grips to perform exercises such as dips and leg lifts, while the vertical supporting member exerts force against the doorway via the vertical support plate and the anchoring assembly simultaneously, securely retaining the portable exercise device between the first and second vertical sides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exercise bar mounted on a door frame, and to an exercise bar mounted on a door frame capable of preventing a user's face or head from hitting an edge part of an upper end of the door frame when a user bends her or his arms to pull her or his upper body upward and hang her or his chin on a horizontal rod during an exercise such as a chin-up, and in which a height of a pipe member installed at the door frame can be adjusted according to a height of the user.

Abstract: Chin-up assemblies have a mount, a suspension member spaced from the mount, at least one handle that is movable along the suspension member and pivotable with respect to the suspension member, and an arm coupled to the handle. Pivoting of the handle with respect to the suspension member couples the arm to the mount to thereby fix the position of the handle along the suspension member.

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 fist 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 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 upper body workout apparatus assembly comprises two upper body workout apparatuses for each side of a user's body. Each apparatus may have a support bar supported by a plurality of lateral supports. A sliding handle is configured to rotate about each support bar as well as sliding along the length of the support bar. The user may grasp each sliding handle with one of the user's hands to perform push-up, dip, pull-up, abdominal or other exercises, whereby each sliding handle is moved between a distal and proximal position relative to its support bar. One or more anchor mounts secure each apparatus to a wall or ceiling during pull-up type exercise. The apparatuses are positioned adjacent one another as part of the assembly.

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: 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: The present application is directed to a mobile fitness system capable of being mounted to a vehicle rack. Components of the fitness system may be adjustably attached to the rack, providing for various free-hanging exercises, as well as allowing for attachment of various other fitness equipment. The fitness system may comprise extensions allowing groups of users to train simultaneously around the vehicle. The fitness system may also comprise a simulated door frame for attachment to a vehicle rack for supporting various home gym equipment that typically mounts to household doors. The fitness system may also comprise a spiral or semi-circular apparatus for performing body weight exercises at a plurality of angles. A plurality of hand grips may be attached to the apparatus, allowing a user to perform a variety of exercises at predetermined angles. The apparatus may be fixed to a vehicle rack to provide a portable training system.

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: An assembly for mounting of a hangboard includes first and second brackets each having first and second opposing end regions and a first elongate member having first and second spaced apart connection points configured for attachment to the first end regions of the first and second brackets. A second elongate member has third and fourth spaced apart connection points configured for simultaneous attachment to the first and second brackets. The second elongate member has a third connection point configured for attachment at a point along a portion of the first bracket between the first and second end regions thereof; and the fourth connection point configured for attachment at a point along a portion of the second bracket between the first and second end regions thereof. When the first and second members are so attached the assembly can be suspended within a wall opening.

Abstract: A trampoline assembly (10) includes a bed (12), a base frame (14), a plurality of first resilient members (16) that connect the bed (12) to the base frame (14), and a support assembly (22). The support assembly (22) includes (i) a plurality of support arches (26) connected to the base frame (14) and cantilevering upward away from the base frame (14); (ii) a first support segment (28) that is connected to the base frame (14) and one of the support arches (26); (iii) a second support segment (30) that is connected to the base frame (14) and one of the support arches (26); (iv) a support bar (32); and (v) a plurality of support resilient members (34) that connect the support bar (32) to at least one of the plurality of support arches (26). In some embodiments, the plurality of support arches (26) extend around only a portion of the base frame (14). Further, each support arch (26) can be connected to at least one of the other support arches (26).

Abstract: An exercise apparatus is disclosed. The exercise apparatus may include a frame and a rail suspended from the frame. The rail may have a length extending horizontally. The exercise apparatus may further include two carriages, each configured to roll along the rail independent of one another. A handle may be connected to each carriage. A user may grasp the handles, one with each hand, and execute an exercise such as a chin-up, pull-up, bicep curl, lat pulldown, or the like.

Abstract: A support rod for curtains and the like has telescoping sections the ends of which are threaded for being screwed onto respective receivers mountable on facing walls in axial alignment. The receivers are fixed to the walls by fasteners which are concealed within the bore of at least one of the rod section or its mating receiver. A decorative flange may be mounted between each receiver and its respective rod section.

Abstract: An adjustable strap, detachably installed atop a mattress to serve as an aid for exercise, without having to alter the construction of the mattress or bed frame. The apparatus is utilized for sit-up exercise by an individual reclining upon the mattress. Each end of the strap forms a loop by means of a Velcro fastener of sufficient dimensions that the size of the loop can be varied. The loops are secured to the bed frame. A padded central portion is provided upon the strap, which is wide enough to accommodate a pair of ankles. Means are associated with the strap for spacing the strap from the mattress to provide a space into which the feet and ankles of the user can extend. A flat, semi rigid pad is provided, for the individual to sit atop the mattress without compressing the mattress during exercise.

Abstract: The disclosed device is an oscillating exercise device for strengthening of the muscles comprising the shoulder and the torso. The device is held in the user's hand and moved in an oscillating manner to simulate a sports specific movement or for muscle strengthening. The device is composed of a tube with internally threaded ends, detachable, threaded end caps, hinged clamshell handle, weight mass and elastic resistance bands. The end caps house springs that extend into the tube when screwed to the ends of the tube. The weight is of a diameter such that it may travel freely along the inner length of the tube, yet closely matched to the inner diameter of the tube such that significant air compression occurs in front of the moving weight. The generated air compression slows the velocity of the traveling weight and reduces the shock of the weight when it impacts the springs at the tube ends. An attachable handle allow for improved simulation of sports specific throwing motions.

Abstract: A doorway mounted body exercise apparatus has upper and lower horizontal bars bridging the doorway and carrying respective pulleys and, a rearwardly protruding weight set supporting arm which can be swung between either lateral side to the rear of the doorway to accommodate left and right hand hinged doors and can be retracted into the doorway to permit the door to be completely closed while still mounted. Different cabling arrangements enable the weight set to be used as a counter weight for body weight assistance or additional resistance. An upper frame carrying the upper bar is collapsible for removal and storage or to enable a person to walk through the doorway. The lower bar is hinged at one end to the jamb for swinging up against the jamb so as not to obstruct the doorway when not in use. Footpads on the upper frame enable exercising while hanging upside down.

Abstract: The inventive device comprises a shelf for inclining said device on the upper and lower footings thereof, and a facility for maintaining a trained person on the tilted shelf in a lying position. The keeping maintenance facilities is mounted on the shelf and embodied in such a way that the projection of the midbackbone of a trained person matches the middle of the spacing of the shelf. Said shelf is embodied in such a way that the shelf sags in the middle of the spacing thereof within a range of 0.5–5% of the spacing length, the trained person being placed in a required region and position. The inventive method for preventing and treating deformations and degenerative diseases of the backbone provides a backbone extension performed on a special device and a training of base muscles supporting the backbone. In accordance with the invention, while the backbone is extended short muscles thereof are also trained.

Abstract: A universal fitness apparatus for force resistance, postural, and balance exercises. A flange assembly is coupled to a longitudinal shaft. The flange assembly can comprise receptacles for receiving handles or it can itself comprise handles. A user can support herself with the handles while performing a variety of exercises that target multiple muscle groups. The height of the handles can be adjusted by sliding the flange assembly along the shaft. Alternatively, the flange assembly and shaft can be mounted to a height adjustable runner coupled to a longitudinal track. A pin and/or lock to hold the flange assembly and/or runner at a particular height can be provided. The flange assembly can be rotationally coupled to the shaft so that the user can move the handles while performing oblique muscle movements. The receptacles and/or the handles can be pivotally movable such that the handles can be stored in an upright position.

Abstract: The physical therapy tool comprises a large hoop with several small rings that slide around the hoop for use as a physical therapy or exercise aid. Moving the small rings around the hoop provides a measured, repeatable, and variable circumduction exercise for the arms and shoulders. The hoop is positioned out from the wall, and a patient moves the roller rings around the hoop to exercise the patient's range of motion and flexibility of the arms. The hoop is adjustable in height and angle to accommodate various sitting or standing positions of a patient, and to vary the therapeutic effect and results. To complete an exercise, the patient must move all the rings counter-clockwise and return the rings to the starting point on the hoop. As a patient's range of motion and flexibility increases, a therapist may adjust the height of the hoop to maximize therapeutic results.

Abstract: The invention provides an imitation climbing rock that allows children to simulate rock climbing activity. The climbing rock is adapted to be attached to a wall to simulate a natural rock-like structure. The climbing rock includes a mounting surface, a body (e.g., a continuous side wall) and an endless grip that extends outwardly from the entire circumference of the body. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold for children seeking to grasp the climbing rock as the attempt to negotiate a wall that includes several of the climbing rocks. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold regardless of a climbing childs position relative to the climbing rock and no matter how the climbing rock is mounted to the climbing wall. The body, or side wall, of the climbing rock preferably includes a mounting portion that forms an edge with the mounting surface and a gripping portion where the endless grip extends outwardly from the gripping portion.

Abstract: A stretching device for stretching and strengthening the muscles of the lower back and legs of the user. The stretching device generally includes an attachment bracket, pull cord and pulley. The attachment bracket attaches to the top of a door frame and the pull cord and pulley are attached to the attachment bracket. The pull cord engages the pulley so that a sling is formed on one side of the pulley. A user inserts their leg into the sling and raises and lowers the sling causing muscles in the legs and back to stretch. Several stretching routines are possible which isolate and target certain muscle groups.

Abstract: A jungle gym requiring a small storage space and easy assembly is provided. A jungle gym comprises a main frame body comprising connecting bars extending vertically or horizontally. The main frame body has a shape of an approximate cube or an approximate rectangular parallelepiped as a whole by connecting the connecting bars. The jungle gym also has a sub-frame body being attached to the main frame body and turnable around one of connecting bars of the main frame body or around an axis being parallel to the one of connecting bars. The sub-frame body is capable of folding along the main frame body.

Abstract: An exercise device for allowing a user to perform functional tasks during training or exercise. The exercise device has a housing and a harness assembly adapted to be worn by the user. The harness assembly is located substantially within the housing. The exercise device also has at least one biasing member. The biasing member has a longitudinal length, a first end, and a second end. The biasing member is further in cooperation with the harness assembly at its first end and with the housing at its second end.

Abstract: Prior art movable types of artificial walls are incapable of offering attractive climbing on irregular wall surfaces, and in the case of a prior art artificial wall having an irregular shape formed on its wall surface, it is difficult to immediately change the irregular shape, and in addition, it is impossible to change the irregular shape while an athletic competition is in progress. A movable artificial wall according to the present invention includes multiple plates each made of a plate of polygonal shape and connected to one another by connection means each of which provides pivotal connection between the sides of the multiple plates, and is characterized in that the whole of each of at least two sides of one of the multiple plates is connected to the whole of one side of another of the multiple plates and the multiple plates are connected to one another so that the multiple plates are closely adjacently arranged about at least one vertex of at least one of the multiple plates.

Abstract: The invention provides an imitation climbing rock that allows children to simulate rock climbing activity. The climbing rock is adapted to be attached to a wall to simulate a natural rock-like structure. The climbing rock includes a mounting surface, a body (e.g., a continuous side wall) and an endless grip that extends outwardly from the entire circumference of the body. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold for children seeking to grasp the climbing rock as the attempt to negotiate a wall that includes several of the climbing rocks. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold regardless of a climbing childs position relative to the climbing rock and no matter how the climbing rock is mounted to the climbing wall. The body, or side wall, of the climbing rock preferably includes a mounting portion that forms an edge with the mounting surface and a gripping portion where the endless grip extends outwardly from the gripping portion.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an artificial climbing structure comprising panels (2) for making up an artificial wall (3), grips (4, 5) to be positioned on the panels (2), and attachment structure (6) for attaching the grips (4, 5) to the panels (2), each panel (2) having a plurality of engagement seats (7) for the grip attachment structure (6) to define a plurality of distinct positioning points to be selected at will for application of said grips (4, 5).

Abstract: A collapsible doorway exercise device for performing pull-ups and chin-ups. The collapsible doorway exercise device includes a pull-up support assembly; and also includes a doorway mounting assembly being attached to the pull-up support assembly and including a pair of first plate members being fastened to the pull-up support assembly; and further includes a pull-up assembly including a pair of second plate members being fastened to the pull-up support assembly.

Abstract: A wall-mounted support structure for supporting an exercise device, including front and back metal plates disposed in parallel relation on respective sides of the wall and secured together by bolts passing through the wall, a vertically elongated chamber formed therein inside the wall between the plates, a metal ball attached to the exercise device, the front plate having an upper opening large enough to admit the ball into the chamber and a lower opening that is too small to admit the ball, the openings being contiguous so that when the ball is inserted through the upper opening it may drop down within the chamber behind the lower opening and will then be confined behind the front plate; a spring also is provided inside the chamber to retain the ball in a captured position.

Abstract: An improved exercise bar for performing chin-up and pull-up exercises. According to a preferred embodiment, the exercise bar comprises an elongate member having a first upper arcuate portion extending along the length thereof and an angled portion extending downwardly therefrom. A third portion extends from the second angled portion and is preferably oriented such that, in use, the same is in generally perpendicular orientation with level ground. The first arcuate portion is designed to support the phalanx bones of the fingers, whereas the second angled portion supports the bones and muscles located in the palmar sections of the hands. The third portion supports the distal-most ends of the wrist bones. The exercise bar may be mountable upon a wall or may be formed as part of a free-standing apparatus. The exercise bar may further be formed to have a generally arcuate shape for the performance of wide-grip pull-up exercises, or may further include an attachment mechanism for use in lat pull-down exercises.

Abstract: A rod-shaped animal restraining device, the length of which is adjustable to fit securely under tension between two vertical walls such as the walls of a bathtub or shower stall, the rod shaped restraining device including an attachment for easy securement of an animal to the rod. Adjustment of the length of the rod-shaped device is preferably accomplished by providing a lever activated length adjustment device, such that pivoting of a lever changes the overall length of the rod-shaped device. The device is simple, lightweight, made of non-corrosive materials, and can be quickly and easily installed between two opposing vertical walls. The device thus enables pet owners to securely restrain their pets while the animals are being bathed indoors.

Abstract: A horizontal bar exercising device for use in a room having a floor and a ceiling, the device comprising first and second support posts designed to extend vertically between the floor and ceiling and a horizontal bar having first and second ends interconnected with the first and second posts respectively by sleeve members, the sleeve being slidable along the first and second posts by means of friction reducing means interposed therebetween to minimize binding between the sleeves and posts. The device preferably includes extension arms located at the upper distal end, each of the extension arms having a pressure rod to indicate a preset pressure to be applied to the ceiling.

Abstract: The device is used for exercising in a doorframe for mainly developing triceps and biceps muscles. The device comprises a pair of independent handles and at least one pair of brace members secured to vertical sides of the doorframe. The brace members of each pair are connected to opposite vertical sides and are substantially facing each other. Each brace member comprises a boss provided with a bore for removably receiving a holding portion of a corresponding handle. The exercising device leaves to a suitable space for the upper body of the user during the exercises. It is also removable quickly and easily from the doorframe once the workout is finished for getting the handles out of the way.

Abstract: A back stretching invention that consist of a vertical main tube (11) that is fitted with a rib (12) and is fixed to the wall via plate (15). Located on the main tube (11) is a slider (17) that moves vertically on said tube to raise and lower handle tube (22). The handle tube (22) is were the uses grasps with their hands and hangs, stretching their spine, strengthening their muscles.

Abstract: A flying ballet barre assembly is mounted across the width of a room and supported by a lifting system capable of moving the entire ballet barre vertically between a position of use near the floor and a storage position near the ceiling. Opposite ends of the ballet barre are equipped with a slide which cooperates with a slide groove in an upright support at each side which guides and supports the ballet barre while it is raised and lowered. The lifting system is powered by an electric motor which is controlled by a switch. The flying ballet barre assembly can be quickly lowered for use and then raised to the storage position so that the room in which it is mounted can be used for other purposes. A particular advantage is the lateral flexibility with the long ballet barre supported from cables which provides a dancer with an instantaneous reaction to an improper position which provides the feedback necessary to learning.

Abstract: A wall mounted leg exercise device has a beam pivoted intermediate its ends to a hub assembly that is vertically adjustable on the wall. One end of the beam has an ankle retaining cuff for the user's leg. The other end opposite said one end relative the pivot axis of the hub carries a hand grip so the user can steady himself as he performs at least three leg exercising kicks.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for performing isometric body exercises such as bar dips and vertical leg lifts which includes a standard having a straight upper leg with a dependent inclined lower leg having a lower support plate. A handlebar head is removably supported on the standard and a crossbar is located above the standard and extends laterally with distally located handles. A pair of walls struts are supported on the head such that the apparatus may be located in a corner of a room wherein the two struts bear against the adjacent walls of the corner.

Abstract: A method for enabling a person to apply gentle gravity traction to his spine by suspending his body by the arms while supporting some of his weight with his legs. The method, which is a modified form of "long axis-extension" gravity traction, describes a procedure wherein a trained therapist designs and supervises a treatment program unique to the individual based on a number of factors. The patient is at all times able to control the amount of weight that is applied to the injured portion. The patient is instructed in carrying out a treatment program and monitored as to progress and possible changes to the program. An apparatus is disclosed that is uniquely designed for use with the method. It is preferably constructed entirely of wood except for fastener elements and may be assembled and disassembled quickly without the use of any tools.

Abstract: An apparatus with which to perform numerous exercises including two elongated frame members which are hingably attached to a horizontal strut that may be fastened to a ceiling such as in a garage. Various items may be detachably secured to the frame when it is supported on the floor, including a squat rack that supports a barbell preparatory to its use in performing squats, a chinning bar, a tricep support for performing curls, a leg machine for performing leg extensions and leg curls, a cable and pulley arrangement for performing pulldowns, a bench for performing bench presses, etc. The frame is hinged to a strut that is fastened to the ceiling so that when it is desired to fold the apparatus away after the workout, it may be lifted on its hinges up to the ceiling where it is hooked until the next workout.

Abstract: An apparatus for enabling a person to apply gentle gravity traction to his spine by suspending his body by the arms while supporting some of his weight with his legs. The apparatus is preferably constructed entirely of wood except for fastener elements and is designed to be assembled and disassembled quickly without the use of any tools. Included is a method of hanging from a support for treating an injured spine using a modified gravity traction procedure from that generally referred to as "long axis extension." A user grasps a support that has been positioned at a height such that he is able to maintain his spine and upper leg or thigh portions vertically aligned and with his lower leg portions horizontal to the floor and toes touching the floor enabling him to control the amount of weight to be supported by his arms.