Abstract: A weight object configured to be lifted from a ground surface includes a first portion made of high-durometer material, a second portion made of elastomeric material having lower durometer than the first portion, and a handle for holding the weight object and lifting the object from the ground surface, where the second portion includes spaced holes within the elastomeric material for absorbing noise generated when the weight object is dropped on the ground surface. Alternatively, a weight object is disclosed which is configured to be lifted from a ground surface, comprising at least one layer of elastomeric material having spaced holes therein for absorbing noise generated when the weight object is dropped on the ground surface, and an opening configured to receive a handle.

Abstract: A modular home gym can include a platform with one or more holes that mate with one or more mating portions of attachable and removable exercise attachments. A variety of exercise attachments can be connected to the platform in a variety of configurations. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A fitness device (100) for the practice of fitness exercises, includes at least two front limbs (1a, 1b) and with at least two rear limbs (2a, 2b), which are each connected to one another in an upper end area (oEb) with connecting joints (3a, 3b) and with at least one connecting or horizontal bar (4), and the fitness device (100) including at least two fixing holders (9a, 9b), by means of which in each case one of the front limbs (1a, 1b) is connectable to in each case one of the rear limbs (2a, 2b) in such a way that a fixed operating position (Bp) of the fitness device (100) is produced at least one predetermined spread angle (Sw) between the front limbs (1a, 1b) and the rear limbs (2a, 2b).

Abstract: A pivot board exercise device has a top circular part that may rotate in relation to a bottom circular part, and a unique unibody or complex multi-arm resistance mechanism is secured at its center to a rotational center platform of the top circular part, and is secured at the end of each arm to posts projecting from the bottom circular part. The unibody multi-arm resistance mechanism is a single piece of resilient/flexible material, the complex multi-arm resistance mechanism has multiple arms attached at the ends to the bottom part, so when the top of the invention is rotated relative to the bottom, resistance is offered, the resistance increasing with rotation and occurring regardless of the direction of rotation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus for fitness training that has an anchoring mechanism for detachably securing the apparatus to a flat surface, an adapter plate connected to the anchoring mechanism, and an anchoring plate connected to the anchoring mechanism using the adapter plate. The adapter plate includes a cutout configured to receive a generally commensurately configured protrusion of a back side of the anchoring plate.

Abstract: A weight member and the use in barbell and dumbbell devices are provided, wherein the weight member has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and a split groove through the first side and the second side. A first mortise and a first tenon are arranged on the first side, and a second mortise and a second tenon are arranged on the second side. The first mortise and the second tenon are arranged in opposite direction correspondingly, and the first mortise and the second tenon are opposite to each other and arranged correspondingly. When the weight members are assembled together, the first mortise and the first tenon of one weight member is sliding interlocked with the second tenon and the second mortise of another weight member respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for physical therapy includes a base structure, a roller table positioned on the base structure including a plurality of free motion rollers, at least one motor and/or and at least one air compressor connected to the base structure, a plurality of powered rollers or a contact plate located within the base structure being in contact with the plurality of free motion rollers, at least one pneumatic block with a pneumatic piston connected to the at least one air compressor and being configured to raise and lower the power rollers and/or the contact plate, a load cell in communication with the apparatus being configured to measure and record a patient's response to the transition of the roller table and/or the contact plate, and a programmable logic controller.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods for therapeutic exercise. In one embodiment a device is disclosed for facilitating a therapeutic exercise of a user. The device includes an upper rigid member configured for contacting a right knee of the user, a lower rigid member configured for contacting a right instep of the user, a vertical brace, a first mechanical coupling configured for attaching the upper rigid member to the vertical brace, and a second mechanical coupling configured for attaching the lower rigid member to the vertical brace. In another embodiment, a method of performing a therapeutic exercise using a device is disclosed. The method includes positioning a right knee of a user against an upper rigid member of the device and positioning a right instep of the user against a lower rigid member of the device.

Abstract: A fitness bar that houses free-moving weights and a flow impeder. The speed and the movement of the weights are controlled by the flow impeder and the angle of which the bar is positioned. The outer layer of the tube is covered with a material that improves the grip of the fitness bar. When performing exercises with the fitness bar, you will develop a more defined, flexible and stronger body.

Abstract: A bottom-hinged dumbbell holder may include a pair of opposed holding bodies connected along their bottoms. In a closed position, the top sections may be axially aligned and constructed and arranged to slide over an elongated bar and the bases define a generally cylindrical channel, near the hinged bottom, in which compressible gaskets and a handle of a dumbbell may be received and securely contained.

Abstract: An exercise machine that incorporates the design of the Pilates reformer with more current pieces of exercise equipment and options for a more versatile workout such as the use of a rotatable carriage that can rotate perpendicular to the frame to enable a user to perform supine exercises, the use of a trampoline and the use of a moving foot bar.

Abstract: A weight object configured to be lifted from a ground surface includes a first portion made of high-durometer material, a second portion made of elastomeric material having lower durometer than the first portion, and a handle for holding the weight object and lifting the object from the ground surface, where the second portion includes spaced holes within the elastomeric material for absorbing noise generated when the weight object is dropped on the ground surface. Alternatively, a weight object is disclosed which is configured to be lifted from a ground surface, comprising at least one layer of elastomeric material having spaced holes therein for absorbing noise generated when the weight object is dropped on the ground surface, and an opening configured to receive a handle.

Abstract: The present application relates to the field of sports equipment, in particular to a weight-adjustable dumbbell and a dumbbell assembly. The weight-adjustable dumbbell comprises a dumbbell grip bar assembly and dumbbell plate groups connected to two ends of the dumbbell grip bar assembly; each dumbbell plate group comprises at least two dumbbell plates; the dumbbell grip bar assembly comprises a rotary plate selecting mechanism used for loosening or selecting at least one dumbbell plate. The present application has the effect of conveniently adjusting the weight of the dumbbell.

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 weightlifting machine that includes a pulley system and a cable system that attaches to a weight rack frame to allow a user to perform a weightlifting exercise. The pulley system may include a first pulley and a second pulley where the cable system engages each pulley. The cable system may have a first end connected to a grip attachment and a second end attached to a resistance element. The resistance element may include a resistance band, a weight support that holds a weight plate, a set of weight plates, or other type of resistance element. The cable system may extend from the pulley through an opening located one of the frame members that form the frame.

Abstract: An exercise device comprising an outer tube having a first end and an open second end. An inner tube has a first end fitting inside the open second end of the outer tube. Thus, the inner tube can slide inside the outer tube. Typically, from about 5 percent to about 30 percent of the inner tube will be inside the outer tube when the device is at rest (that is, no force is applied). When the user applies a force to the first end of the outer tube, the inner tube can slide inside the outer tube against force provided by a resistance device. Depending on the force applied, the inner tube can be inserted from about 10 percent to about 100 percent of its length inside the outer tube. The resistance device can be a spring, an elastic cord, magnetic repulsion, or the like.

Abstract: A weight training auxiliary device for adjusting a weight training load of training equipment includes a plurality of weights that generate a load, a load transmission mechanism configured to transmit the load of the weights to the training equipment, and a weight attaching/detaching mechanism configured to attach and detach the weights. At least one of the weights has an electromagnet or a permanent electromagnet built in. The weight attaching/detaching mechanism includes a conduction relay configured to control supply of power to the electromagnet or the permanent electromagnet so that the weight training load is adjusted by attaching or detaching the at least one of the weights.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing suspension and resistance training is disclosed. In one embodiment, a main strap includes a fastener for engaging an anchor at an upper end and a connection point that accepts a load at a lower end. A retraction unit, which provides non-load redundancy to the main strap, includes a coupling member securing the retraction unit to the fastener. The main strap is threaded through the ring end fitting. In an extended configuration, the retractable cable is fully extended, and the length of the main strap is fully extended with the main strap having a non-load transferring relationship to the retraction unit in the extended configuration. In an unloaded retracted configuration, the retractable cable is at least partially retracted into the retraction unit and the length of the main strap is less than fully extended.

Abstract: Systems and methods directed to a multi-configurable fitness device are disclosed. The device includes an upper base, a lower base, one or more wings, and a pivoting mechanism. The upper base and the one or more wings form a device holder being shaped and sized to receive an electronic device.

Abstract: An athletic training device includes a wheeled frame, and a rotatable platform disposed on a top of the wheeled frame. The wheeled frame comprises an elongated frame body having a front end and a rear end, wherein a front wheel assembly is disposed at the front end of the frame body, and a rear wheel assembly is disposed at the rear end of the frame body. The rotatable platform is configured to support a user's foot during usage of the athletic training device, and may have a substantially planar upper surface portion for placement of the user's foot. The rotatable platform is mounted to the frame body by a pivoting mechanism so that the rotatable platform freely rotates upon the frame body.