Abstract: A dumbbell system a plurality of weights vertically stackable on top of each other and each of the weights has a pair of outer edges disposed oppositely from each other to define a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The weights each have a centrally displaced opening vertically extending therethrough and defining a receiving space. The receiving space of each weight is vertically aligned with the receiving space of each of the other weights. A handle is removably extendable into the receiving space. A coupler releasably engages a selected one of the weights to the handle and defines a coupled weight. The coupled weight and each of the weights positioned above the coupled weight is releasably secured to the handle. Each of the weights positioned below the coupled weight are disengaged from the handle.

Abstract: A hand grip exercise apparatus, comprising: a first half configured with at least one vertical surface, at least one horizontal surface and at least one angled portion; a second half configured with at least one vertical surface, at least one horizontal surface and at least one angled portion; and, a hinge, connecting the first half to the second half at the angled portions of each half.

Abstract: In one example, a muscle exercise device includes a first arm, a second arm rotatably connected to the first arm, and the second arm and first arm configured to cooperatively define a recess. The muscle exercise device also includes a resistance element configured to reside in the recess and be compressed between the first arm and the second arm, and a wireless transmitter disposed in either the first arm or the second arm, wherein the wireless transmitter is responsive to communications from an app residing on a user device.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus that a user can readily assemble and disassemble includes an elongated body and two inserts. The inserts can be stored within the elongated body or can be deployed in openings in the side of the body, and in that position, the inserts operate as legs for the body. The exercise apparatus can serve as a handle for pushups. The exercise apparatus can operate independently or with a slide pad to allow the user to use sliding push-ups. When the inserts are removed, the body can serve as a handle for straps for use with suspension exercises.

Abstract: A dumbbell system a plurality of weights vertically stackable on top of each other and each of the weights has a pair of outer edges disposed oppositely from each other to define a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The weights each have a centrally displaced opening vertically extending therethrough and defining a receiving space. The receiving space of each weight is vertically aligned with the receiving space of each of the other weights. A handle is removably extendable into the receiving space. A coupler releasably engages a selected one of the weights to the handle and defines a coupled weight. The coupled weight and each of the weights positioned above the coupled weight is releasably secured to the handle. Each of the weights positioned below the coupled weight are disengaged from the handle.

Abstract: A dumbbell system a plurality of weights vertically stackable on top of each other and each of the weights has a pair of outer edges disposed oppositely from each other to define a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The weights each have a centrally displaced opening vertically extending therethrough and defining a receiving space. The receiving space of each weight is vertically aligned with the receiving space of each of the other weights. A handle is removably extendable into the receiving space. A coupler releasably engages a selected one of the weights to the handle and defines a coupled weight. The coupled weight and each of the weights positioned above the coupled weight is releasably secured to the handle. Each of the weights positioned below the coupled weight are disengaged from the handle.

Abstract: A pipe exercise device designed to allow a user to transport a weight variable exercise device. The pipe exercise device includes an elongated member with an outer shell having a hollow interior designed to receive items therein. The elongated member has an open end disposed opposite a sealed end, wherein the open end is in communication with the hollow interior, such that a weight can be received therethrough to sit within the hollow interior. An end cap is designed to seal the open end, such that the weights therein are removably secured. At least one handle is disposed on the outer shell, such that the user can grasp the pipe exercise device. In this way, a user is able to transport a weight training device that can quickly and simply change the amount of weight used.

Abstract: An exercise device having a bar with a first handle, a grip exerciser having a second handle connected to the bar via a resistance member proximate the first handle and moveable between a first position and a second position by a hand of a user; and an auxiliary device connected to the bar selected from a light assembly, a sound generator, an electrified defensive unit, a pressurized defensive unit, and combinations of the same.

Abstract: Exerciser for strengthening the grip of the hand and/or muscles of the forearm having a pair of handgrips or handles which are removably mounted on the arms of a helical torsion spring in a manner permitting the grips to be used interchangeably with springs having different strengths or resistances. The handgrips are fabricated at least in part of rubber or other rubberized material with longitudinally extending bores having resilient side walls configured for frictional engagement with spring arms of different diameters in a manner that permits rotational slippage of the handgrips about the spring arms and limits axial movement of the handgrips on the spring arms when the grip exerciser is in use and permits the handgrips to slide axially along the spring arms during installation and removal of the handgrips.

Abstract: The present application relates to a clamping type game operating handle. The clamping type game operating handle comprises a left handgrip, a right handgrip and a bearing balance seat, the right handgrip and the left handgrip are mutually complementary in structure; and the left handgrip (10) utilizing the front tension spring (40) and the right handgrip (20) utilizing the back tension spring (50) perform telescopic movement in the left-right direction corresponding to the bearing balance seat (30). According to the clamping type game operating handle, a user can stably fix an electronic device by gripping the handgrips, thereby preventing palms or fingers from excessively occupying a limited screen space of the electronic device, not only ensuring the experience effect of a game, but also fully releasing the palms or the fingers.

Abstract: An assembling device for a bush may include: a bush unit mounted on a part; a connection unit of which the inside is locked and fixed to the bush unit; and a support unit coupled to the connection unit, and supporting the bush unit so as to prevent separation of the bush unit.

Abstract: A pulley assembly for combining of a wire, may include a groove member having a first guide groove helically threaded in an outer circumferential surface thereof and having a truncated cone shape, and a cylindrical guide pulley selectively combined with a bottom surface of the groove member and having a second guide groove formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof, wherein the wire may be configured to move to the second guide groove of the guide pulley along the first guide groove of the groove member when the groove member combined with the cylindrical guide pulley rotates in a direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides method and apparatus to perform combined cognitive and motor rehabilitation on a computerized non-portable system or on single portable device. A patient can play a variety of games that require the patient to perform a variety of memory exercises which involve physical exertion. The activities of the patient are monitored with pattern analysis software which provides feedback to the patient. The feedback can include voice synthesis, video guidance, progression messages etc. Patient data obtained while the patient is performing each of the memory exercises is stored locally on a database module and then uploaded to a cloud server. A remote psychologist/psychiatrist monitors the patient by logging into the same cloud, and updating cognition exercises. The same therapist can have live chats with the patient for further interaction and coaching.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an exercise apparatus for assisting in performing a push-up exercise. The apparatus includes a base with a convex outer surface connected to the handle support structure and a handle. The convex outer surface of the base of the apparatus provides a user with a means to engage muscle groups not normally exercised during a conventional push-up exercise, through the action of continuously stabilizing their weight on the apparatus, and by providing a means to rotate the wrists during the exercise. The apparatus also provides a user with a means to perform the exercise at different widths and positions during the exercise, by repositioning (sliding or moving) the apparatus during the exercise, on an appropriate surface. The apparatus is also intended to be lightweight and compact enough to be transportable for activities such as jogging or running.

Abstract: A new weighted ball exercise device is disclosed. The ball has handles connected to covers located on opposite sides of the ball. The handles rotate 360 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. The handles alleviate stress on the user's wrists and provide a firm grip. The ball has an internal weight storage compartment or weight drawer that may be opened to permit adding or removing weights of various sizes and weights. The compartment can be axially located between the covers, and be locked and unlocked by action of spring-loaded button mechanism. In another embodiment, the ball has opposing rotatable covers with handles and grips. Weights are removably insertable into one or more recessed compartments located about the ball's outer surface, and may be radially spaced apart. A kettle bell handle attachment can be inserted into the outer surface to permit conversion of the ball to a kettle ball device.

Abstract: An exercise device is disclosed having a main body including a material chamber formed therein. A flowable material is disposed within the material chamber and a level indicator is coupled to the main body. The exercise device is grasped by user. The flowable material and the level indicator provide sensory feedback to the user in respect of maintaining the exercise device in a substantially level position while in use.

Abstract: A center pull cable handle apparatus includes a length of hollow cylindrical steel tube. An outer grip layer is provided on the cylindrical tube. The grip layer and the tube each have a wall opening. A length of aircraft cable having a first cable end extends through the wall opening and is crimped in position inside the steel tube with a cable nut. A connector is provided on an opposite cable end. A length of a soft flexible tubing surrounds the cable between the grip layer and the connector. When a user grasps the handle the first cable end is located inside the grasp of the user and said cable and tubing pass between two fingers of the user.

Abstract: Weight lifting strap which is looped around the wrist and wrapped in helical fashion about a weight lifting bar or the like and gripped by the hand with opposite sides of the strap facing the bar and the hand, and the strap being fabricated of a woven material with rubberized strands on the side of the strap which faces the bar.

Abstract: A barbell system having a center shaft with a first and second end, a first and second outer shaft, the ends telescopically received in an inner end of the outer shafts adjustable in length via a securing mechanism, retaining rings on outer ends of the outer shafts oriented in the same direction, each retaining ring having an outer ring, inner ring, a front and back surface which form an inner cavity, a track is in each inner ring extending through its entire circumference, a handle shaft having a first and second end which protrude through the track, a lip on both ends of the handle shaft to secure the ends within the inner cavity, bearings lining an internal surface of the inner ring and bearings lining an internal surface of each outer ring, and weight bearing shafts on the retaining rings opposite the outer shafts to removably engage a weight.

Abstract: A new weighted exercise ball is disclosed in the present invention. The ball has handles on each side of the ball which rotate 360 degrees clockwise or counter clockwise. The handles alleviate stress on the wrists and provide a firm grip. The ball has inner compartments that slide outward and allows for the entry of weights of various sizes.

Abstract: An article (101) is provided which may include a body (103) having an interior volume (113), and a collapsible inlet (105) which is in open communication with said interior volume and which is movable from a first position in which it extends from said body, to a second position in which it extends into said internal volume.

Abstract: A barbell assembly includes an axle having two connection holes respectively defined in two ends thereof and two outer tubes are respectively mounted to the two ends of the axle. Each outer tube has a space and two collars are respectively located in the two spaces of the two outer tubes. The two collars are respectively mounted to the two ends of the axle. Two locking units each include a control ring, a locking member and a cap. The control ring is located in the space of the outer tube corresponding thereto. Each locking member has an engaging portion which extends through the control ring and is connected with the connection hole of the axle. The cap is fixed to the outer tube and presses the control ring to contact against the collar and the axle.

Abstract: An exercise device comprising a bottom support plate and a mounting bolt affixed thereto and having an externally threaded vertical stem, one or more plates superposed on the bottom support plates, each plate having a central bore through which extends said vertical stem. A hand gripped uppermost plate has a lower surface in mating relation with the top plate, a central internally threaded bore in said lower surface of the hand grip plate for threadedly engaging the end of said externally threaded stem. A dome shaped palm support on the upper surface of the hand grip plate and five finger gripping holes on the supper surface of the hand grip palm support plate around the dome shaped palm support sized for inserting the fingers of the exerciser and to lift and lower the device during exercise.

Abstract: A multifunction dumbbell includes a handle having two projections on both ends respectively; two hollow weight members each having a protrusion extending toward the handle; two spacer sleeves each having a closed flange fixedly secured to a joining portion of the handle and either projection, with the spacer sleeves fixedly fastened between the protrusions and the projections; two rings each having an inner diameter less than an outer diameter of the weight member so that the rings can be put on the weight members and retained thereon respectively; two half-spherical members each fixedly secured to the ring and complimentarily engaged with the weight member; and two truncated conic springs each put on the protrusion and a portion of the weight member to be retained between the spacer sleeve and the ring. The rings and the half-spherical members together are adapted to rotate about the weight members.

Abstract: A grip trainer includes a first chamber designed to engage a stick and a second chamber attached to the first chamber. The second chamber is configured to hold an insert. An insert disposed in the second chamber. The insert has a hardness no greater than 60 on the Shore 00 Durometer scale.

Abstract: A dumbbell of the present invention includes: a handle portion having a flattened cross section; and at least two weight portions provided at opposite ends of the handle portion. The handle portion is connected to an off-center position deviating from a center-of-gravity portion of each of the weight portions.

Abstract: A strength and conditioning device and method of conditioning. A conditioning device for a sport using a hand held implement having a grip portion comprises a handle shaped like the grip portion, the handle having a first end and a second end. A weight is positioned on the second end such that a center of mass for the conditioning device is less than about 13 inches from the first end of the handle. A bias assembly is removably attached to the weight such that the bias assembly resists movement of the weight during at least some motion of the handle.

Abstract: A wrist exerciser that uses nested semi spheres to work the wrists. It has an outer bowl-shaped housing that can be mounted to a wall, or can he held by the user using a special glove. A second bowl-shaped device called the pendulum has a handle in the center and fits within the housing. A third member called a pressure bowl is fitted into the outer housing. The pressure bowl has an open bottom to let pendulum handle pass through the bottom of the pressure bowl. The user tightens the pressure bowl down to increase the tightness of the pendulum within the outer housing. A user can mount the device on a wall or grip the bottom of the outer bowl. Then, the user holds the handle on the pendulum and rotates the pendulum around the outer housing, back and forth in any desired direction to work the wrist.

Abstract: An exercise device and method that is suitable to provide lateral stabilization of the exerciser performing a squatting exercise is provided. The device includes an exercise bar, and wheels that are located, in some implementation, at least the width of a doorframe. Some embodiments of the exercise bar further include a means to adjust its length and to cause vertical resistance. The lateral stabilization method includes the steps of aligning the wheels of the wheeled exercise bar to properly engage the vertical guiding surface; and engaging the vertical guiding surface with the wheels of the wheeled exercise bar such that the wheels roll with sufficient frictional or normal force thereon to provide lateral stabilization to the user.

Abstract: An articulating exercise harness system includes a harness to secure a user's wrist and a handle that is selectively gripped by the user. A bracket is pivotally connected to the handle at a proximal end of the bracket. The harness is adjustably along the user's forearm relative to the position of bracket. A weight engagement member is rotatably connected to the bracket. The bracket is rotatable relative to the handle and the weight engagement member is rotatable relative to the bracket. Because the weight engagement member can rotate forward and backward on the bracket, relative to the handle, the invention can be used to both push and pull exercise weights or other loads.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus and method for isolating an wrist during aerobic exercise on an exercise machine such as a hand operated exercise bicycle or elliptical trainer, configured to be worn on the arm of a person having an wrist injury so that the person may operate the exercise machine with the arm having the wrist injury without pressure on the wrist, wherein weight and force are distributed from the exercise machine to the forearm and upper arm without implicating the wrist.

Abstract: A dumbbell includes a handle, a weight unit and two caps for retaining the weight unit within the handle. The weight unit includes weights and springs alternately arranged within the handle. Each of the caps is located against a related one of the springs so that the weights do not hit the handle axially.

Abstract: A circularly shaped weight includes an opening in the center having a handle extending there through. The handle bi-sects the opening and creates equal openings for receiving a hand or foot of the user. The weight is particularly useful for individuals who may be incapacitated by arthritis or other physical ailments that may prevent them from properly grasping a weight. The novel shape is useful in stacking the weights when they are not in use. A plurality of circularly shaped weight may be fastened together via a coupler.

Abstract: One embodiment of a multipurpose exercising device is capable of being held by a user's hand. The multipurpose exercising device may include a base portion. Further, the multipurpose exercising device may include a tapered portion extending from the base portion. The tapered portion may have a first gripping surface adapted to be secured by fingers of the user's hand and a second gripping surface adapted to contact a palm of the user's hand.

Abstract: A wellness apparatus consisting of elastic material in which vibrations can be stimulated. Weights can be added to the ends of the object to allow different exercise purposes. The apparatus is provided for the fitness, wellness, leisure sports and aerobics field.

Abstract: A grip-handle for coupling to a resistance force provided by exercise equipment. The handle includes a hollow, generally-cylindrical hand hold. A flexion cable is fixed to opposed ends of a central shaft that is coaxial with the hand hold with a pulley guide member having a hook for engaging the equipment cable located therebetween. Generally-planar, circular side members having notched peripheries are fixed to the ends of the hand hold. The diameters of the side members exceed that of the hand hold to maintain the cable in position and removed from the hand of a user during the full range of wrist motion provided by the grip-handle during exercise.

Abstract: This patent discloses an exercise device to strengthen and rehabilitate an arm. The exercise device may include a splint, a container, and a ball. The container may include a container shell having a container shell interior surface surrounding a container shell void. The container shell interior surface may form a spherical surface having a container shell interior center. The ball may be positioned within the container shell void and include a ball center where, when the exercise device is moved by the arm, both the container and the ball rotate together with the ball center additionally moving around a circumference that follows a circumference of the container shell interior surface. The container may be attached to the splint so that the container shell interior center may be positioned outside of a hand grab radius of a hand of the arm when the exercise device is attached to the arm.

Abstract: An exercise grip device includes a jaw member which is of a sufficient width to permit grasping thereabout with one's hand, wherein the jaw member includes a spring aspect which is preformed to an open position to permit receiving a weightlifting bar and is compressible to a closed position enabling engagement of the jaw member with the weightlifting bar in a manner to prevent sliding movement therebetween and while compressed exerts a force on one's hand and forearm muscles. A method includes weightlifting using the exercise grip device.

Abstract: An exercise training device having a stick portion, which may simulate the handle of a drumstick, weight means attachable to one end of the stick portion, the weight means biasing the movement of the stick portion, and providing stimulation to muscles used, for strengthening, flexibility, control, agility and endurance.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus having a base, a frame mounted thereon the base, and a weight assembly. The frame has a first handle that extends upwardly and is spaced above the base. In one aspect, the weight assembly has at least one weight rack for the temporary mounting of exercise weights thereon and a second handle that extends upwardly away from the weight rack. In this aspect, the weight assembly is pivotally connected to the frame at a first pivot point and is configured to articulate about and between a first position in which the second handle is spaced from the first handle and a second position in which the second handle is substantially adjacent the first handle.

Abstract: An exercise device according to which at least one weight is disposed in the enclosure and is locked in the enclosure.

Abstract: A forearm-mounted exercise device has a framework provided with a weight supporting bar and a handgrip on a first portion of the framework, and a pair of spaced apart forearm braces on a second portion of the framework. A rotary adjustment arrangement is incorporated in the framework for enabling rotational positioning between the first portion of the framework and the second portion of the framework. A forearm brace adjustment arrangement is disposed on the framework for changing the spacing between the forearm braces on the second portion of the framework.

Abstract: A hand held exercise device includes a pair of dumbbells rotatably attached to a cross bar and which can be held between the hands of a user gripping the dumbbells. Grips are preferably positionable around the dumbbells to require the user to hold the exercise device in an open hand grip. The dumbbells are removably connected to the cross bar to permit use of the dumbbells separately, with or without the grips.

Abstract: A weightlifting apparatus consistent with certain embodiments of the present invention has a bar having a first and a second opposing end. A weight having a central aperture is dimensioned so that the bar can be passed through the aperture. The bar has an end cap having an outer dimension larger than that of the bar and the aperture, with the end cap being situated adjacent the first end of the bar. A clamp secures the weight to the bar adjacent the end cap. An aperture through the bar adjacent the second end of the bar is provided for either pivotal or direct attachment of the gripping plate. The gripping plate may be round, elliptical, continuously variable diameter, or irregular or other shapes. The gripping plate may be firm and flexible and have weights built into the plate itself.

Abstract: An improved adjustable weight training apparatus is provided. The weight training apparatus includes a central collar portion, that further includes one or more elongated handles. In addition, each handle includes a gripping portion and a connecting end that attaches to a corresponding end of the central collar. Additionally each handle includes gripping protrusions that attach to a corresponding end of the elongated handles. The weight training apparatus further includes an angled weight support attachment that is received into the central collar and secured by a retaining pin or other similar device. In one preferred embodiment the angled weight support attachment may be pivoted and secured in a substantially upward position or in a substantially downward position. Weights may be retained by a sliding collar or similar means on the angled weight support attachment.

Abstract: Weight head assembly for dumbbells that eliminates a weak point on the handle bar, so as to increase the durability of a handle bar on dumbbells. Under present invention, the ‘stub’ portion, where the handlebar is inserted into the weight heads on the two ends of the bar, need not be machined down in size at the junction point between handle bar and weight head, and can thus withstand more wear and tear for regular usage in fitness training. The cost of manufacturing the handle bar, and as a result of the increase durability, will help the fitness industry greatly when making new dumbbells.

Abstract: An adjustable weight-training apparatus is provided having a plurality of weight plates, each of the weight plates including a protrusion. The weight-training apparatus has longitudinally opposing ends, each of the ends having longitudinally outer and inner groups of weight plates. A rotatable bar is also included in the apparatus and includes an inner control shaft and an outer control shaft. The inner control shaft is configured to rotate within the outer control shaft. The rotatable bar is configured to rotate within central holes of the weight plates. The inner control shaft has a first plurality of longitudinally spaced lobes. The inner control shaft is rotatable to position selected ones of the first plurality of lobes in engagement with the protrusions of selected weight plates of at least one of the outer groups of weight plates. The outer control shaft has a second plurality of longitudinally spaced lobes.

Abstract: A device for exercising hand and forearm muscles includes: (a) a substantially rectangular-shaped support frame; (b) a pivotable lever bar extending down at an angle from a first, inner corner of the frame, substantially bisecting the substantially rectangular-shaped frame when the device is not in use; (c) a pivot mechanism in the first corner of the frame for pivoting the lever bar, an upper end of the pivotable lever bar being affixed to the pivot mechanism; and (d) a weight support mechanism on the opposite, lower end portion of the lever bar for supporting at least one removable weight. Also included herein is a smaller, hand-held hand exercise device.

Abstract: The grasping and lifting aid, according to the present invention, comprises a flexible strap having a first and second end portion. Doubling back and fixedly securing the first end portion to a remainder of the flexible strap, a first loop is formed. The first loop has an opening commensurate with a width of the flexible strap, so that the second end portion can freely pass through. Thus, a second loop adaptable for attaching about a user's wrist is formed. The flexible strap includes a wrist securing portion formed by the second loop, followed by a palm grasping portion having a length adaptable to be spirally wrapped around a weight bar or the like by using several coils in close proximity to each other, without overlapping. The flexible strap also has anti-slip proprieties on a side adaptable for confronting a palm, fingers and thumb of a user. A material for providing anti-slip proprieties is used.

Abstract: A muscle strengthening bar for the shoulders, arms, hands and wrist that includes a roll-up bar, a weight support by a plate on the end of a strap and a pair of handles on the roll-up bar. The user, by extending out the arms, can raise and lower the weight on the strap by rolling the handles attached to the roll-up bar. The rolling action of hands on the handles causes tension on the strap which is attached to the plate which supports the weight.