Abstract: An improved toe-articulated stilt is described wherein there are at least three vertically oriented parallel support columns and a plurality of journaling components to allow at least a two piece foot support to control at least a two piece base which contacts the ground responive to the positioning of the foot support components. Calf leg embracing upright columns are articulately journalled to bracket connecting the two rearmost vertical support columns and terminate at substantially the top of the calf of a leg an is connected by a calf engaging cushioned strap.

Abstract: An adjustable striking bag support apparatus (10) includes a fixed frame portion (16) with a movable frame portion (18) mounted thereon. The movable frame portion includes upper projecting members (56) that are engageable with tab projections (36) that extend upwardly and outwardly from the fixed frame portion. The movable frame portion also includes lower projecting members (58) movable in vertically extending slots (46). A pair of hand screws (64) are used to lock the frame portions in fixed relative position. Vertical adjustment of the striking bag is achieved by loosening the hand screws and moving the movable frame portion by a handle (60) upwardly and outwardly so as to disengage the adjacent tab projections. Thereafter, the movable frame portion may be moved vertical to the desired level and re-engaged with a tab projection which thereafter supports the movable frame portion at the desired level. The hand screws are then retightened to lock the movable frame portion in position.

Abstract: A resistance exercise apparatus is provided which comprises generally means for receiving a body extremity of a user, the means for receiving a body extremity subject to a force provided by the body extremity, this force resulting in limited movement of the means for receiving a body extremity; means for maintaining the means for receiving a body extremity in a predefined plane during movement; and a means for providing resistance to movement upon application of the force to the means for receiving a body extremity. The apparatus may include a self supporting base portion, or may be adaptable for temporary connection for a bed. This apparatus, both portable and stationery versions, combines the well-known resistance methods of isometrics and isotonics to provide a more efficient exercise. Resistance is provide within a single plane by an elastic cord or by a fluid device.

Abstract: An in-place exerciser for step aerobic exercise and the like has a base with a cavity defining a receptacle and having a floor. The exerciser also includes a rebound structure with a rigid frame defining a closed loop that corresponds substantially to the size and shape of the receptacle and a sheet of flexible, resilient trampoline material whose edge margin is secured directly to the frame so that the sheet is stretched tightly on the frame. The rebound structure is seated in the receptacle so that said sheet is substantially flush with the top of the base and spaced above said floor of the receptacle.

Abstract: A foldable exerciser horse comprising plural sets of pivotally connected frame members, such that a user may imitate the movements of riding to manipulate the exerciser horse and achieve the effect of exercise. Since all the frame members are pivotally connected, the entire exerciser horse can be folded to a minimal volume for convenient packing, storage, and transportation.

Abstract: A martial arts focus target apparatus for the practice of martial arts techniques and procedures. The apparatus includes a base, a post extending upright from the base and one or more flexible focus target pads having a free extended one end and releasably secured at the other end by a locking member to the post at selected heights, sides and angles.

Abstract: A portable exercise and therapy device for the muscles of the lower back and the muscles of the abdomen. A framework in the shape of a parallelogram supports a cushion maintaining a constant angle of 131 degrees between the lower back of the user and the upper legs of the user. The cushion can contain a lower back massager and an elastic band adapted to hold hot or cold packs for application to the lower back. A variety of exercises can be performed on the device that tend to strengthen the muscles of the abdomen and the lower back.

Abstract: A resilient platform exercise device includes a trampoline having a peripheral frame with a platform secured to the frame by a plurality of spaced springs for resiliently mounting the platform. An upstanding pole assembly is mounted directly to the frame juxtaposed the platform. The pole assembly terminates in two spaced handles on opposite sides of the platform in alignment with each other. Each of the handles is pivotally mounted and is movable in opposition to resistance located at the pivotal mount.

Abstract: This invention directs itself to a portable exercising system (10) which includes a stabilization mechanism (24) for contact with a resistive force load applying mechanism which may be a user's feet (22) or a stationary rigid object such as a door (62). The stabilization mechanism (24) is coupled to a force load application mechanism (38) through an adjustable securement mechanism (46) which adjusts the displacement distance between the stabilization mechanism (24) and the force load application mechanism (38) in a transverse direction (30). The force load application mechanism (38) contiguously interfaces and contacts the front of the user's thighs (14) while the user's feet (22) are mounted to and hold the stabilization mechanism (24) against a base surface (18).

Abstract: The exercise apparatus comprises a track assembly, a carriage movable on the track assembly and a kickplate assembly attached to the track assembly. The carriage is resiliently restrained to move toward one end of the track assembly. The kickplate assembly can be adjusted to be anywhere along the track assembly and the position of the kickplate on the kickplate assembly can be adjusted to vary its distance above the track assembly.

Abstract: An exercise and stretching apparatus including a base, a pair of adjustable vertical uprights, and a cross-bar extending the uprights. The ends of the upper transverse bar are pronged and engage a movable retainer on each of the uprights. A handle and a rotatable bearing or releasable grip on each adjustable retainer helps raise or lower the cross-bar. The apparatus further includes a hinged, collapsible platform which may overlie or form part of the base.

Abstract: A modular step exercise unit includes a plurality of individual steps. Each step is in the form of a base having a horizontal platform which comprises the upper surface of the base with depending sides forming an apron which terminates in a plane parallel to the platform so that the apron can be placed directly on a support surface, such as a floor. The steps may be made of differing size so that during storage or even in certain use conditions, steps which are not being used can be stored within the periphery of the apron of the largest step. A multi-level step can be formed by mounting a smaller step on a larger step. The individual steps could be used abutting each other or spaced from each other to provide a multi-level arrangement which includes individual steps and the floor.

Abstract: An apparatus constructed to be used as a jump rope which includes a tube which sprays water upon a user jumping in a predetermined area. The apparatus includes a connection to a water source, a first handle including an on/off switch and a second handle. An auxiliary clip-on handle may be used for shortening the tube length to permit use by a single person.

Abstract: A board-and-rope exercise assembly includes a curved board made up of an arc-shaped middle portion integrating with two terminal pedals, and two elastic ropes. Each of the ropes is attached to a corresponding one of the pedals. The ropes are pullable in an upper direction, so that an exerciser can exercise his/her limbs by rocking the curved board with his/her legs while pulling the ropes with his/her hands.

Abstract: A punching device includes an inflatable cylinder-shaped bag which serves as a punching bag when inflated and a hollow casing which is filled with sand or water and which supports the cylinder-shaped bag resiliently and vertically thereon.

Abstract: An adjustable and collapsible bench system (10) is provided for supporting the body of a user while allowing a plurality of orientations to be fixed at the user's behest. The bench system (10) includes a body support mechanism (16) which is adjustably mounted on a base frame mechanism (24). The body support mechanism (16) may be rotationally actuated with respect to the base frame mechanism (24) and releasably secured to the base frame mechanism (24) to provide a plurality of angular orientations of the body support mechanism (16) with respect to the base surface (12). The body support mechanism (16) may be rotationally collapsed to allow for a minimization of the dimensional volume of the bench system (10).

Abstract: An exercise apparatus is arranged to include a rotatable support pad having an underlying wheel support, to include a positioning leg extending between the pad and a support shaft to rotatably mount the pad about the support shaft, with handles mounted to the support plate at a periphery of the support plate extending from the support plate, whereupon an individual is positioned upon the pad and simultaneously rotates about the support shaft while grasping the handles.

Abstract: A life-like striking dummy as an attachment to a punching bag for use in boxing, martial arts, and the like, is disclosed. More specifically its purpose is to augment and improve realism of training utilizing a punching bag as a mounting device. The striking dummy is sculptured three-dimensionally and comprises a first portion configured to anatomically resemble a human head, and is connected by a neck to a second portion configured to anatomically resemble a human torso. The total embodiment is detailed with facial, muscular, and skeletal features as targets to be struck by the user. The head, neck, and torso are homogeneously connected by construction preferably utilizing an integral skin flexible polyurethane foam material. The integral skin of the polyurethane is a near solid resilient protective outer layer which serves to prevent injury or damage to the striking dummy or user.

Abstract: A storable exercise device that can be used to perform a plurality of exercises is described. This device comprises a long shaft having a hingeable element on one end and a means for holding a plurality of weights on the other end. In between are, in order, a seat, a foldable knee lifting device, a foot element, a hooking means and a movable foot rest. This exercise device is particularly useful for exercising the calf muscles of the user. However, a plurality of other devices can be attached to the hooking element that is primarily used to store the device in an upright position against a wall. These other devices can be used to exercise shoulder, back, neck, chest and arm muscles, for example. Since the exercise device of this invention is simple, easy to assemble, storable and relatively inexpensive to manufacture, it has great utility over elements available in the prior art.

Abstract: A rotary cuff exercise machine includes a frame, an elongated platform aligned along a vertical midplane through the frame, and two sides rotatably connected to the frame on opposite sides of the midplane. Each rotatable side includes a horizontally pivotal lever, a hub for holding removable weights on one end of the lever, at least one actuating pad connected to the lever away from the hub for pivotally moving the weighted lever and an elbow rest located below the actuating pad for supporting the elbow during pivotal movement. With elbows supported on the elbow rests, and the hands bearing against the actuating pads, an exerciser lying face up on the platform may pivotally move the weighted levers, through either an internal rotation or an external rotation, depending upon the direction the exerciser is pointed, to exercise the muscles associated with the rotary cuff joint.