Abstract: A multipurpose exercise stand for compound fitness training includes a push-training bar assembly, and a base assembly adapted for locating the push-training bar assembly above a supporting surface. The push-training bar assembly includes first and second sets of parallel inside and outside dip grip segments. The first and second sets are sufficiently spaced apart to accommodate body lifting and body lowering movement of a user performing a dip exercise while gripping either of the two inside dip grip segments or the two outside dip grip segments.

Abstract: A support and a support system enable assisting rehabilitation patients with walking and standing. The support includes a supporting structure with a longitudinal axis, the supporting structure having an upper structure and a lower structure; a height adjusting actuator configured to adjust a vertical distance between the upper structure and the lower structure; and a width adjusting actuator connected to the support structure, wherein the width adjusting actuator is configured to move at least part of the supporting structure in a transverse direction to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A squat rack for group fitness exercises specifically designed for storability and mobility. Storability is achieved by making one of the edges narrower than the other allowing one unit to fit in another. Mobility is achieved through two small wheels placed on one edge and a set of handles on the opposite edge. The rack is to be used in group classes in gyms, health clubs and other sport venues.

Abstract: A stretching device has a pair of elongate stretching bars, a support frame, and an adjustment mechanism. Each of the elongate stretching bars includes a main body that extends from a front end to a rear end. The support frame supports each of the elongate stretching bars above the ground in a side-by-side orientation. The adjustment mechanism provides for adjusting the position of the front ends of the pair of elongate stretching bars, both horizontally and vertically, with respect to the support frame.

Abstract: An exercise device, having a pair of supports that rest upon a ground surface and a bridge that extends between the supports and is elevated above the ground surface. The supports each include an upper support that includes an upper tube and a lower support that includes a central post that together telescope so as to adjust the height of the bridge. Handgrips are selectively attachable to the bridge for allowing the user to perform various exercises. Attachment plates secure each end of the bridge to one of the upper tubes. The lower supports are each T-shaped, including a base member and each have a pair of lateral supports that are deployable to stabilize the base members from side movement.

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: An exercising assembly includes a support that is configured to support a person over a floor a surface. The support includes a platform having an upper surface, a lower surface and a perimeter edge extending between the upper and lower surfaces. A plurality of apertures extends through the platform and a frame abuts the lower surface. A plurality of legs is attached to and extends downwardly from the frame. A plurality of resiliently stretchable tethers each has a first end and a second end, each of the first ends is attached to the support and is positioned beneath the lower surface, each of the tethers extending into one of the apertures such that each of the second ends is positioned above the lower surface. Each of the second ends comprises a mating member configured to be releasably coupled to or gripped by a person.

Abstract: A skateboard training apparatus includes at least one apparatus base, a skateboard space formed by the apparatus base, a pair of apparatus rails carried by the apparatus base and a skateboard trick practice space formed between the apparatus rails and communicating with the skateboard space. A skateboard training method is also disclosed.

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: An apparatus for removably mounting an exercise apparatus to a supporting structure such as a ladder-like structure. Various types of mounting apparatus with specially designed brackets having multiple interchangeable parts, attachments and accessories, are used to facilitate easy and quick mounting of several types of exercise apparatus to the supporting structure.

Abstract: An exercising system has a frame defining a space in which a user is positioned for performing a large number of different exercises. Frame members have holes within which flexible bars are positioned, spanning across the machine, for low-impact exercising using the bars. In a preferred embodiment the bar-supporting frame members, or some of them, are adjustable in position so as to provide a nearly unlimited number of positions for different users and for different exercises. A few of the many exercises facilitated by the system are described.

Abstract: A weightlifting system with a safety cage includes a rear frame member and a pair of opposed side frame members that are movably coupled to opposite ends of the rear frame member. The side frame members are movable relative to each other and the rear frame member between at least a first position in which the side frame members are adjacent each other and adjacent the rear frame member and a second position in which the side frame members are spaced from each other and from the rear frame member to define an exercise space therein capable of accommodating an exerciser.

Abstract: A portable ambulatory therapy device provides for the training or retraining of persons in developing walking skills after suffering a serious illness, injury, or other infirmity which limits their walking skills. The present device comprises a folding walkway with opposed folding hand rails along each side thereof. The hand rails are supported by a series of telescoping upright columns or posts, with the columns being pivotally secured to the walkway at their lower ends and pivotally secured to the hand rails at their upper ends. Each column includes a single locking pin which selectively locks the column in the upright position as desired, or allows the column to fold when removed. When the locking pins are removed, the walkway may be lifted at its center section to cause the two ends to fold together, along with the hand rails which fold to lie adjacent the walkway.

Abstract: A therapeutic exercise apparatus for providing ambulation and mobility physical therapy includes a flat platform and two parallel handrails with ladder steps arranged on the platform at the place where the patient would place their feet, so that the gait of the patient is controlled and increased movement of the patient's feet is required in order to permit the patient to traverse the length of the platform. A balance beam extending along the length of the platform can be placed on the platform in lieu of the ladder steps. The steps are removably attached to the platform by means of dowel pins fitting in corresponding holes bored in the surface of the platform.

Abstract: A jump training device has a substantially ladder-like element including two longitudinal bar members spaced from one another in a transverse direction, and a plurality of transverse members connected to the longitudinal members movably movable in a longitudinal direction, each of the transverse members being yieldable so that when an athlete jumping over the transverse members touches a transverse member, the transverse member yields so as to prevent injury to the athlete.

Abstract: An exercise and stretch device constructed of semi-flexible tubing. The exercise and stretch device of the present invention has a rectangular frame disposed between a pair of axially aligned and oppositely extending tubular extensions each with an angular leg support depending therefrom which are adapted to receive the legs of the user. The rectangular frame has a pair of U-shaped handle supports connected perpendicular to the plane of the frame which can be used to support the weight of the user during stretching exercises. The handle supports can be removed depending on the exercise being performed or to allow the user to easily position himself or herself on the stretch machine. The present invention also includes an optional back support member which can be used without the handle supports or in combination with the handle supports.

Abstract: The invention comprises of two sets of parallel bars that are placed on top of each other. The first set of parallel bars is designed to fit under an individual's arm pits who is walking the parallel bars. The second set of parallel bars is set at a height where the individual's hands can grab the parallel bars for walking along the parallel bars. Both sets of parallel bars are individually adjustable to fit all the sizes of the individual who may use the device.

Abstract: A collapsible push up exercise device having hinged flared sides which, when opened for use, form an inverted V-shape. A plurality of spaced holes are provided on the front sides of the hinged framework for the reception at selective heights of hook-like extensions of two partially closed rings which rings encircle and support a push up bar.

Abstract: An isometric exercise bar having a base and a pair of substantially triangular planar uprights mounted on opposite sides of the base. The tops of the uprights are connected by a tie bar. A plurality of apertures runs along the forward and rearward edges of the uprights. A second bar is adjustably positioned between the uprights within an aligned pair of apertures.

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: A back treatment device comprising a spaced pair of adjustable crutches (26L, 26R), for supporting the upper body of a user. Each crutch includes an air-inflatable underarm member (44) for comfort. A pair of forearm rests (140L, 140R) and a pair of padded handles (70L, 70R), all adjustable, are positioned such that a handle and rest are located laterally of a respective crutch. The three pairs are movably supported such that the user can be alternately supported on each pair or on combinations of pairs. A spring scale (90) is mounted between lower ends of the crutches such that the user sits on the scale while monitoring a conveniently located weight indicator. By slightly depressing his or her shoulders, the user uses the body support members (crutches, forearm rests, handles) to induce spinal traction. Feedback from the scale allows the user to accurately control the traction with minimum effort. Using the device takes pressure off of spinal discs while symmetrically strengthening supportive back muscles.

Abstract: A door gym apparatus includes upper and lower mounts of telescoping configuration having swivel caps at their distal ends formed with C-shaped mounting clamp structure, wherein the mounting clamp structure includes friction pads to engage surfaces within a doorway or opposing wall surface within a hallway and the like within a dwelling. First and second guide loops mounted to the upper mount include first and second tether lines directed therethrough, wherein the tether lines have at their lower ends pivotal securement to elastomeric first and second resilient webs, with the tether lines having handle to permit manual grasping for exercise purposes.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of exercising which includes the step of addressing an exercise apparatus having a first horizontal member having a free end, a second horizontal member having a free end, a horizontal cross member disposed anteriorly to and above the first and second members and essentially perpendicular thereto and a freestanding platform disposed on a floor for supporting the members in spatial relationship to each other. The platform has a first vertical axis which extends through a first location where the first horizontal members is supported such that it can freely rotate about the first vertical axis and a second vertical axis which extends through a second location where the second horizontal member is supported such that it can freely rotate about the second vertical axis. The platform also defines an open region between the first and second members and below the cross member.