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.

Abstract: An exercising machine for developing multiple muscle groups by combining two distinct exercise elements into a single attenuated movement. The device includes multiple support housings each with upstanding handgrips extending therefrom. Each handgrip has spring resistant elements interconnected with said housings allowing for axial opposing resistant rotation.

Abstract: An exerciser has a hub, a flat strap having one end connected to the hub and adapted to be wound on the hub, a handle connected to an opposite end of the strap for allowing a user to hold the handle to support the hub and a pair of disk-shaped weights connected to opposite sides of the hub. The weights spin in one direction as the hub moves away from the handle and the strap unwinds from the hub, and continue in the same direction as the hub moves toward the handle and the strap winds onto the hub. The weights can each be made of a mounting dish and a plurality of hollow segments each for receiving a pourable material for adding weight to the segments. The segments are engaged to the dish to form a substantially closed disk-shaped weight and knobs are screwed to the hub and over caps for closing the hollow segment for fixing the segments to the dish. The weight can also be used for other exercise devices.

Abstract: The invention herein provides a “thick bar” barbell that permits free rotation of weight plates during weightlifting movements, weighs less than 50 lbs. and accommodates standard Olympic weight plates. Briefly, the invention comprising a generally cylindrical bar of generally annular cross-section having an outer diameter of between approximately 1.5 inches and 3.5 inches and extending longitudinally between a pair of end regions. A rod member is securely inserted within each end region of the bar. Each rod member has an outer segment extending longitudinally outward beyond the respective end region of the bar, the segment having an O.D. less than the O.D. of the bar. Generally cylindrical sleeves are mounted on the outer segments of the rod members for rotation thereabout the bar's longitudinal axis, with a bushing between each of the rod segments and the respective sleeve. The outer diameter of each sleeve is sized to accommodate the 50 mm hole found in standard Olympic weight plates.

Abstract: A readily portable dumbell or barbell for exercising and weight training is provided in which weight units on an elongated handle comprise front and rear end plates interconnected by a collapsible/expandible fluid receptacle in the form of a resilient bellows. The weight unit is lengthened and expanded when fluid is added and is shortened and decreased in volume when fluid is removed. Calibration means are provided for visually indicating the weight of the unit corresponding to the longitudinal spacing between the front and end plates of the unit. In a preferred embodiment, a visually readable measurement of weight is provided by means for a graduated bar insert which extends slidably within the hollow handle of the dumbell or barbell and moves therealong with expansion or contraction of the water-filled bellows.

Abstract: Exercise devices which are arranged to replicate the feel and effect of exercising with free weights but providing resistance in two directions away from a null position are disclosed. One example of a device comprises a handle 1021 which can be grasped by an exerciser and which is mounted on an articulated arm portion 1002 which in turn is mounted to a frame 1005. A weight 1031, lever arm 1032 and hydraulic transmission means provide resistance to movement. A first arm member 1022 is pivotally mounted to allow pivotal movement about an axis. Pivotal movement about this axis in two directions away from a null position is resisted by the weight 1031. The weight 1031 also tends to urge the arm member 1022 back towards the null position. The null position can be adjusted using the hydraulic arrangement.

Abstract: Weighted exercise gloves shaped like boxing gloves. The shape and distribution of the weight about the gloves allows the user to have resistance weight at the end of his arms without having to grip the weight. The weight is equally distributed across the hands and lower forearms, and there is no requirement to grip the weight of the gloves, thus stress on the wrists is minimized.

Abstract: A pad (11) having a non-slip surface, the pad adapted for attachment to a substrate and for use in combination with a garment worn by a person, the pad comprising a layer of a flexible non-slip material. having a lower surface adapted to be removably attached to said substrate and an upper surface which is partially covered by a hook and loop type fastener (14) and the garment has a surface complementary to the hook and loop type fastener, such that in use the person can control the extent of engagement between the complementary surface of the garment and the hook and loop type fastener of the pad by selectively placing the garment on the pad so that the complementary surface can contact both the hook and loop type fastener and non-slip material.

Abstract: A wrist and forearm exerciser for exercising the weak areas of the hands, arms, wrists, and forearms. The wrist and forearm exerciser includes an elongate handle rod and a line with opposite upper and lower ends. The upper end of the line is coupled to the handle rod. A weight support means is coupled to the lower end of the line. A plurality of weights are supported by the weight support means.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus has a base to which is pivoted one end of a rockable arm, the opposite end of which is coupled to one end of a force transmitting line by means of which the arm may be rocked from and to a rest position. Movement of the arm away from the rest position is yieldably opposed by elastic resistance members which react between the rockable arm and the base. An upright arm is removably supported by the base and is equipped with one or more line guides about which the force transmitting line may be reeved. In one embodiment the line guide automatically compensates for variations in the force which must be applied on the rockable arm to overcome variations in the resistance of the resistance members.

Abstract: An exercise device for the hands, wrists and forearms comprising an externally threaded, vertically oriented inner post member and an outer sleeve member coaxially mounted thereon in a rotatable and telescoping manner, where the outer sleeve supports a number of interchangeable weight disks and the outer sleeve member is raised and lowered relative to the inner post member by rotation of the outer sleeve member. Outer sleeve member is connected to an internally threaded bearing nut containing a plural number of ball bearings, the ball bearings being retained by external threading on said inner post member.

Abstract: An exercise belt with compartments for individual exercise bar weights, which is sometimes used with some empty compartments to reduce the exercising effort, the use of elastomeric construction material for each compartment holding by its urgency the bar weights in place, rather than the use of a closure flap over all of the openings of all of the compartments even those that are empty, and being empty are not effective in providing an interengaged loop and hook connection for the closure flap.

Abstract: An adjustable hand-held exercise weight with pulse detection and remote infrared control is disclosed, including a handle contoured for grasping by a user and having a plurality of buttons thereon, a printed circuit board mounted within the handle, a sensor mounted to said printed circuit board which senses a pulse signal, a radio frequency transmitter which transmits the pulse signal, a first slotted bar, a second slotted bar, at least one weight slidably locked in the respective slots between the first and second slotted bars, and an infrared frequency transmitter communicatively connected to the printed circuit board and mounted substantially within the handle. Also disclosed are combinations including at least one of the features of adjustability, pulse detection, and remote infrared control in a hand-held weight.

Abstract: An exercise device having at least one shaft, and a weight attached to the shaft. The weight may be attached in a variety of ways, and the amount of weight may be varied, depending on the users needs.

Abstract: An exercise device is shown formed from a weight having a C-shaped cross-section with an inner diameter large enough to fit over and at least partially about the bar of a dumbbell. In the preferred embodiment, a pair of weights are joined by a hinge to permit them to open about the bar and to then close upon it.

Abstract: There is proposed the provision of a grip handle for sport and physical exercise implements which enables a person to maintain a full freedom of manual movement at the time of firmly grasping and holding to the handle grips of the equipment provided for sportive activity and physical exercise. The grip handle incorporates a hoop member positioned in the bend of a bow or similarly shaped element. The hoop is revolvable in the bow shaped element and has a diametrically extending grip rod which is freely movable in the plane of the hoop. Two of the bow shaped elements are connected to known exercise apparatus so that while working on the respective apparatus, it is possible for the wrists to work and move freely.

Abstract: A weight and holding training device for both weight training and holding training mainly comprises two sets of end casings 1, a balance weight element 2 and an elastic element 3. In which, the balance weight element and the elastic element are embedded into the end casings so as to be fixed firmly. Consequently, a close-loop frame is formed. This close-loop frame provides a space within the frame that allowing the elastic element to deform. Thus, both functions of weight training and holding training can be achieved.

Abstract: An exercise device is intended for strengthening a user's targeted muscle, wherein the user may manipulate the device without the necessity of a forceful grip that employs the user's conjunctive muscles. The device includes a housing having a pair of diametrically-opposed portions. The housing has an opening formed therein defined by the walls of the device. A weight is disposed in the housing. A nipple and hole arrangement is provided for keying the portions of the housing together. Ventilation slots and an internal cut-out are provided for improving air flow through the device, so as to avoid the build-up of heat therein.

Abstract: A jogging weight having a body with a handle portion formed therein and a chamber formed in the handle portion of the body. The handle portion is suitable for the receipt of a human hand. The chamber has a generally cylindrical configuration. The chamber opens along a top surface of the body. The body has a trumpet area formed along a top portion of the body. This trumpet area extends generally transverse to the chamber. The trumpet area opens adjacent to an opening of the chamber and has a flared opening opposite the chamber. A canister of a repellent chemical is removably affixed within the chamber. The canister has a nozzle extending outwardly of the chamber so as to deliver a spray of repellent chemical through the trumpet area. An elastomeric member is interposed between the canister and the chamber so as to retain the canister within the chamber.

Abstract: An exercise device is intended for strengthening a user's targeted muscle, wherein the user may manipulate the device without the necessity of a forceful grip that employs the user's conjunctive muscles. The device includes a housing having a pair of diametrically-opposed portions (preferably hemispherical) each of which has a peripheral edge. The peripheral edges are formed having alternating tongue and groove segments so as to provide a solid mating relationship therebetween. A single weight is disposed in the housing, and the weight has a pair of opposite ends, each of which is secured to a respective diametrically opposed portion of the housing. The housing has an opening formed therein defined by the walls of the device. An insert is disposed in the opening to cushion the user's hand in the opening.

Abstract: Arm exercise apparatus in the form of dumbbells having a hand hold portion and ball weight members at opposite ends of the hand hold portion to form a housing containing self defense means. In one embodiment the self defense means is an extensible portion forming a club, in another embodiment the mechanism forms an audible alarm and in still another embodiment the housing holds a canister of debilitating gas which can be released on demand.

Abstract: An exercise device worn as a wrist band having provision for exercise weights in a compartment formed between front and rear panels stitched to each other along opposite side and bottom edges, and having velcro strips along confronting upper edges serving as a closure for the weights' compartment and completing the attachment to each other of the front and rear panels.