Abstract: A balance board for training and fitness that comprises a balance board body, a rolling ball or roller, and an adjusting component; the adjusting component comprises two arc-shaped adjusting parts and two vertical adjusting parts; when in use, the two arc-shaped adjusting parts and the two vertical adjusting parts cooperate to form a first movable space for adapting the rolling ball, the two arc-shaped adjusting parts cooperate to form a second movable space for adapting the rolling ball, and the two vertical adjusting parts cooperate to form a third movable space for adapting the roller. The two arc-shaped adjusting parts and two vertical adjusting parts can be used together or independently to form a plurality of movable spaces with different ranges, so that the swing amplitude of the balance board body can be adjusted to meet users with different training needs.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a first cable, a first motor configured to apply a tension to the first cable, a pair of pulleys, and a terminal. The first cable extends from the first motor, past the pair of pulleys, and to the terminal, and the terminal constrains a distal end of the first cable from retracting toward the first motor away from the terminal such that at least a minimum length of the first cable is maintained between the first motor and the terminal. The exercise apparatus also includes a first connection point between the pair of pulleys, wherein the first connection point is configured to selectively redirect the cable between the pair of pulley such that the first connection point experiences a first force corresponding to double the tension.

Abstract: An adjustable exercise bench comprising: a back support coupled to a seat support, the back support is adjustable between a generally horizontal position and an inclined position, the back support having a first support portion and a second support portion, wherein the first support portion and the second support portion are adjustable together, or the second support portion is separately adjustable from the first support portion, between the generally horizontal position and the inclined position.

Abstract: A training device includes a backpack having a pair of shoulder straps, a rigid backbrace having at least two arms, a pair of lower support members coupled to ends of the rigid backbrace, and a resistance band coupled to each of the pair of lower support members and terminating in a handle.

Abstract: An exercise machine creates a simulated continuous resisted climbing motion. The machine includes a floor- or ground-contacting base frame and two or more substantially vertically oriented uprights, wherein at least one upright is rigidly connected to the base frame. The machine further includes two handles and two foot pedals, each handle and each foot pedal being movably engaged with an upright for linear reciprocating motion along the upright. The handles and foot pedals are interconnected so that they move concurrently. An adjustable resistance mechanism may be operatively connected to the interconnection of the handles and foot pedals to provide adjustable resistance for the simulated continuous climbing motion.

Abstract: A set of dumbbells comprises a plurality of dumbbells of different weights with the dumbbells having a common length. A plurality of adder weights is provided with each adder weight having a cavity that is sized to receive the common length of any one of the dumbbells. Any one of the dumbbells is dropped down into the cavity of any one of the adder weights. A slide retainer is then slid into a slideway on the any one adder weight to overlie the dumbbell and secure the dumbbell to the any one adder weight. The slide retainer has a window therein to allow a user to reach through the slide retainer and grip a hand grip of the dumbbell.

Abstract: A reversible resistance exercise machine for reversing the direction of applied resistance against a movable platform of an exercising machine. The exercise machine has a frame, a carriage movably positioned upon the frame, and a plurality of biasing members. A plurality of first tension connectors are accessible near the first end of the carriage and are adapted for removably attaching selected biasing members near the first end of the carriage to resist motion of the carriage in the first direction. A plurality of second tension connectors are accessible near the second end of the carriage and are adapted for removably attaching selected biasing members near the second end of the carriage to resist motion of the carriage in the second direction. A user selectable amount of force may be applied to the carriage to resist movement in either of the first direction and the second direction.

Abstract: A training device and a training method for reducing hypertonic are disclosed. The training device includes a base, a driving circuit, two pedals, a control circuit, and a switch circuit. The driving circuit is fixed on the base. Each of the two pedals is coupled to the base. The driving circuit drives each of the two pedals to swing repeatedly between a first position and a second position relative to the base. When the control circuit executes a training program, the control circuit actuates the driving circuit.

Abstract: A number of embodiments include an exercise apparatus. The exercise apparatus can transition between a lowered configuration and a raised configuration. Each configuration can be used to perform the same or different exercises, such as a Nordic curl, back extension, abdominal crunch, and many others. The exercises apparatus can be transitioned between a lowered configuration and a raised configuration by hingedly actuating a first portion of the apparatus relative to a second portion of the apparatus. Various supporting and/or locking structures (e.g., pegs, sheaths, pop-pins, etc.) can be used to secure the apparatus in a lowered configuration and/or a raised configuration.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for using an artificial intelligence engine to present a user interface capable of presenting the progress of a user in domains. The method includes generating, by the artificial intelligence engine, a machine learning model trained to receive measurements as input, and outputting, based on the measurements, a user interface that causes icons to dynamically change position on the user interface. While a user performs an exercise using the exercise device, the method includes receiving the measurements from sensors associated with the exercise device. The method includes presenting, on a computing device associated with the exercise device, sections of the user interface, wherein the sections are each related to a separate domain comprising the domains and wherein, based on the measurements, each section includes the icons placed.

Abstract: A device for training and rehabilitation of a limb is provided. The device provides a board with an ability to magnetically levitate a movement base above the board to allow for controlled movement of a limb or other body part of a user needing training and rehabilitation in various directions.

Abstract: An adjustable resistance apparatus includes features that protect a user from harmful heat generated during use while offering a wide range of resistances. The apparatus may be combined with a variety of accessories, such as a load cell.

Abstract: Disclosed is a training system. The training system may include a base, a plurality of gussets, a support frame, a plurality of connectors, and a plurality of locking pins. The plurality of gussets may define a plurality of adjustment holes. The support frame may include first and second support members and a crossbar. The first and second support members may be connected to the base via the plurality of gussets. The plurality of connectors may be distributed about the base and along the crossbar. The plurality of locking pins may be sized to fit the plurality of adjustment holes to lock the support frame in one of a plurality of angled positions relative to the base.

Abstract: An exercise device designed to strengthen the entire body, with particular focus on the upper body. The device facilitates the strengthening of the core, chest, back, shoulder, and arm muscles, and in particular muscles that move the core in the transverse plane. The device consists of two hemispherical shells, both of which have handles attached via risers. This allows the device to be gripped either by the spherical surfaces, by the handles, or a combination thereof. The hemispheres are attached to each other by means of a shaft with a variable braking mechanism. The braking mechanism can provide levels of rotational resistance from almost zero to virtually impossible to rotate, with the resistance level visibly indicated on the exterior of the device. The resistance level is changed by repeatedly rotating the two halves against each other in one direction or the other.

Abstract: A cooperation system between a wheelchair and exercisers, allows both a control of the wheelchair's positioning and a locking thereof in a position for the gym exercise, the whole easily controllable by the user, without external aid, and on this regard it comprises: at least a magnetic hooking plate, fastened with respect to the exerciser with a predetermined spatial correlation; extensible magnetic means aboard a wheelchair, extending therefrom to said at least a hooking plate, by determining a mutual positioning between wheelchair and exerciser, suitable to perform exercises; and means for driving said extensible magnetic means aboard a wheelchair, which can be actuated by the wheelchair's user in seated position from an unlocking position to a locking position and vice versa.

Abstract: According to one example, an exercise system includes a vertical housing, a first weight system coupled to a first upper weighted touchpoint, a second weight system coupled to a second upper weighted touchpoint, a third weight system coupled to a first lower weighted touchpoint, and a fourth weight system coupled to a second lower weighted touchpoint. The exercise system further includes a control system that is configured to cause the first weight system to provide weight to the first upper weighted touchpoint independent of each of the second, third, and fourth weight systems, and cause the third weight system to provide weight to the first lower weighted touchpoint independent of each of the first, second, and fourth weight systems. The first upper weighted touchpoint and the first lower weighted touchpoint may allow the user to exercise the first arm and the first leg of the user simultaneously.

Abstract: A device for training and rehabilitation of a limb is provided. The device provides a board with a plurality of movement tracks to allow for controlled movement of the limb in various directions. Blockers and other controlling structures may be arranged on the device to limit range of motion of the movement of the limb.

Abstract: A power rack attachment system and associated method are provided. An example of the power rack attachment system includes a hand crank and a gearbox coupled to the hand crank, the gearbox comprising a plurality of gears connected to a lead screw, wherein the plurality of gears causes the lead screw to rotate in a vertical translation based on a radial motion of the plurality of gears. The power rack attachment system includes a guide housing connected to the gearbox, the guide housing comprising the lead screw, a vertically translating nut, and a guide rod, wherein the lead screw is connected to the vertically translating nut, such that rotation of said lead screw leads to vertical translation of said vertically translating nut. The power rack attachment includes a j-cup connected to the vertically translating nut, wherein the vertical translation of the vertically translating nut causes vertical translation of said j-cup.

Abstract: A system for physical rehabilitation is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of motors configured to be coupled to a ceiling, and a plurality of cable portions. Each cable portion is connected at a first end to a motor, among the plurality of motors, and connected at a second end to a connector element for attaching to a patient. The system also comprises a controller in operative communication with the plurality of motors to move the connector element in relation to a staircase. The controller is configured to adjust one or both of position and speed of the connector element based on tracked kinematics of the patient as the patient moves along the staircase.

Abstract: A treadmill repositioning and storage system may include a workstation. The workstation may have a workstation desk. A treadmill may be selectively extendable from and retractable into the workstation. In the extended position of the treadmill, a user may walk on the treadmill as the user accesses the workstation desk of the workstation to work or perform various other tasks. The system may thus enable the user to acquire the benefits of exercise while performing work at the workstation desk. The treadmill may be selectively retracted into the workstation when not in use, typically for space-saving purposes.