Abstract: A treadmill includes a frame having a front end and a rear end, substantially opposite the front end; a front shaft assembly coupled to the frame proximate the front end of the frame; a rear shaft assembly coupled to the frame proximate the rear end of the frame; a running belt disposed about the front and rear shaft assemblies; and a bumper coupled to the frame proximate the running belt such that the bumper is disposed between the running belt and the frame. In use, the bumper is configured to selectively restrict movement of the running belt towards at least a portion of the frame.

Abstract: An adjustable ab wheel has a main shaft and two wheels mounted on the main shaft. The main shaft has two external threaded sections. Each one of the two external threaded sections has a thread direction opposite to the thread direction of the other one of the two external threaded sections. Each one of the two wheels has a threaded hole axially defined through the wheel and mounted with a respective one of the two external threaded sections. When a user rolls the two wheels forward, the two wheels approach each other and abut against each other. Abutment between the two wheels allows the two wheels to brake themselves, so that the adjustable ab wheel can prevent users from over rolling the two wheels forward and suddenly falling down to the floor.

Abstract: A glute press exercise machine including: a four-bar linkage connected to a stationary frame; a rotatable back support connected to the four-bar linkage; a seat connected to the four-bar linkage; and a foot support connected to the stationary frame. A lower portion of the back support extends below the user's hips to support the users hips during a glute press exercise. This lower portion supports at least 10% of the user's weight. In operation, the seat rotates downwardly away from the user's hips during a glute press exercise and then rotates upwardly again to contact the user's bottom between every repetition of the glute press exercise. The four-bar linkage is pivotally connected to the stationary frame at a location near ground level. The foot support is positioned below 25 cm from the ground and extends forwardly beyond the front of the stationary frame.

Abstract: A method for displaying archived exercise classes comprising displaying information about archived exercise classes that can be accessed by a first user via a computer network on a display screen at a first location, wherein the first user can select among a plurality of archived classes, outputting digital video and audio content comprising the selected archived class, detecting a performance parameter for the first user at a particular point in the selected class, displaying the performance parameter on the display screen, and displaying performance parameters from a second user at a second location on the display screen such that at least one of the performance parameters from the first user and at least one of the performance parameters from the second user at the same point in the class are presented for comparison.

Abstract: A pushup exercise device for various pushup exercises in the prone position on a platform with added resistance is provided. In an embodiment, the device includes a base platform in mechanical communication with a graspable member having a graspable portion. Furthermore, an attachment component is in mechanical communication with the graspable member. Additionally, an unobstructed passage provides a route through which a cable can be attached to the attachment component. In such embodiments, the user is allowed to perform exercises with the pushup exercise device by grasping the graspable portion of the graspable member.

Abstract: A motor driven omnidirectional treadmill that allows users to walk, jog, or run in any direct ion. When the treadmill is coupled with computer-generated immersive environments users can maneuver their way on-foot through 360-degree VR environments of infinite expanse and scope.

Abstract: A cardiovascular exercise device is provided. The cardiovascular exercise device is for use to administer an exercise program including shuttle runs. The cardiovascular exercise device includes: a tower placeable at a first location; a user input associated with the tower; a pacing bar arranged to display a target pace of a user for a shuttle run of a track distance from the first location; and a processor configured to operate an exercise program. The administration of the exercise program includes the steps of: receiving a signal from the user input; defining a repetition as the time between subsequent signals from the user input; and indicating pacing information to the user based upon this signal.

Abstract: A method and system for implementing an exercise protocol for osteogenesis and/or muscular hypertrophy are disclosed. A method may include initiating, based on the exercise protocol, a warmup session for a first exercise, where the warmup session specifies applying a first target load threshold for a first period of time. The method includes determining the warmup session is complete after the first period of time elapses. Responsive to determining the warmup session is complete, the method includes initiating, based on the exercise protocol, a resting session specifying not applying loads for a second period of time. The method includes determining the resting session is complete after the second period of time elapses. Responsive to determining the resting session is complete, the method includes initiating, based on the exercise protocol, an exercise session specifying applying a second target load threshold for a third period of time.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods may relate a to natural gait upper body ergometer and gait therapy (UBEGT) device having a support frame within which is suspended rotationally coordinated left and right natural gait modules (NGMs). A position of each NGM may be defined by corresponding left and right pivot arms which are rotatably coupled to a left and right side of the support frame, respectively, and wherein each gait training module is provided with a corresponding foot support and knee support. The UBEGT may be provided with an upper body ergometer (UBE) rotatably coupled to a front of the support frame and configured to rotate a shaft rotatably connected to the left and right pivot arms when a hand crank is rotated.

Abstract: An exercise assembly for assisting a user in performing squats and other exercise maneuvers is presented herein. The exercise assembly includes a substantially planar base platform, at least one riser bracket fixed to a top surface of the base platform, and a plurality of risers each selectively and removably disposable in a vertically stacked orientation within a channel of the at least one riser bracket to define a height-adjustable support block. Selective removal of one or more of the risers from the vertically stacked orientation within the channel will serve to lower the height-adjustable support block for the performance of more challenging squat exercises.

Abstract: A fall arresting lift machine has a gantry upon casters, a power source upon the gantry, a drive with a motor upon the gantry in communication with the power source, a controller in communication with the motor and the power source, a vertical strap paying out from the drive motor, a harness upon the strap, and the harness is suitable for wearing by a user. The gantry includes feet, housings, uprights, elbows, braces, and a union. The harness has straps for over both shoulders of the user and a belt and inertial measurement units upon the straps. The drive and controller cooperate to assist a user to sit and to stand, and to detect abrupt acceleration typical of a fall, and arrest the fall. The casters swivel, or alternately select wheels remain in fixed orientation.

Abstract: A vertical jump system is described herein. The system includes a first member and a second member each having a member base that sits under a flooring, a flexible cord that extends between the first member and the second member at a desired height, fixtures coupled to the flexible cord along the first member and the second member. The flexible cord remains at the desired height when contacted. The fixtures are slidable along the first member and the second member and adjust the height of the flexible cord. This configuration allows a user to easily adjust the height of the vertical jump for training, athletics, and competition, without the cord or system components dislodging and causing injury to the user.

Abstract: A pulley system for a weight rack includes an overhead pulley unit and a lower pulley unit. The overhead pulley is installed on an overhead crossmember of the weight rack to provide a plate loaded pull-down system. The overhead pulley has a main body and a mounting member recessed into it. A rear sheave is set off from the crossmember by the main body further than a front sheave. The front and rear sheaves support a cable for pull-downs. A lower pulley unit including a front lower body and a rear lower body is attached to a lower crossmember under the front sheave of the overhead pulley. The front lower body includes a sheave to redirect the cable laterally from the overhead pulley and a front face including a footrest and a notch to allow passage of the cable there through.

Abstract: A lower body garment with an integrated resistance band is an apparatus that provides constant resistance for the lower body of a user throughout a workout. The apparatus includes a lower body garment and a resistance band. The lower body garment covers the lower body of the user and positions the resistance band around the thighs. The resistance band applies resistance throughout each movement and position of the legs. The lower body garment may extend to the ankles, the knees, or just above the knees. The apparatus further includes an inner left piece and an inner right piece to completely surround and enclose the legs while positioned within both the lower body garment and the resistance band. The apparatus may further include a skirt portion in order to appear as if a user is only wearing a skirt or to further accent the lower body garment.

Abstract: A resistance force is controlled such that a user's effort against the resistance force results in a first isokinetic seed movement, wherein the user is an exercise machine user using an exercise machine. The resistance force required to effect the first isokinetic seed movement is associated with a predetermined force-velocity profile. A strength determination of the user is made based at least in part on the required resistance force and the associated predetermined force-velocity profile.

Abstract: Controlling an exercise machine includes receiving a stream of measurements of extension of a component of an exercise machine. It further includes characterizing the stream of measurements including detecting at least one extremum having at least one extremum parameter. It further includes matching the extremum parameter with a previously determined signature associated with a user. It further includes changing an output of the exercise machine based at least in part on the match.

Abstract: A foot-pedaling exercise apparatus by which a user can perform an effective foot-pedaling exercise is provided. A foot-pedaling exercise apparatus includes a crank, a main-body part configured to rotatably hold the crank, a link rotatably connected to the crank, the link including a pedal on which a sitting user puts his/her foot, a moving member disposed in the link, and a tilt table including an inclined surface on which the moving member slides.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention features a barbell including a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion, where the middle portion is couplable to the first end portion and the second end portion. The middle portion includes a male coupling extending from a first end of the middle portion, the male coupling providing a first coupling mechanism that engages with a corresponding female coupling of the first end portion, and a female coupling providing a second coupling mechanism that engages with a corresponding male coupling of the second end portion.

Abstract: Portable exercise incline board devices and methods for exercise and balance fitness that can be easily assembled, disassembled and transported. The incline board can be assembled from a generally rectangular top ice with raised upper surface, along with a pair of right triangle support pieces and a rear vertical piece wherein raised protrusions align into mateable grooves so that the pieces slide and lock together for assembly and slide apart for disassembly.

Abstract: A safety signal is sent to a relay coupled to a plurality of power leads of a motor wherein a default state of the relay is to short the plurality of power leads together and wherein the safety signal maintains the relay in an open state. The safety signal to the relay is deasserted in response to a determination that an unsafe condition has occurred.