Abstract: An exercise device for targeted exercise of a lower back of a user includes a frame that can be positioned on a substantially horizontal surface. A plate is pivotally coupled to an apex of the frame to support a torso of a user in a selectable position relative to horizontal. Legs of the user extend over a front edge of the plate. A bar is hingedly coupled to the apex of the frame equally distant from opposing faces of the frame and is positioned to alternately swing toward the front edge and a rear edge of the plate when strapped to the legs of the user and with the user moving the legs in a pendulous motion. A resistance module is coupled to the bar distal from the plate and resists the swinging of the bar to exercise the lower back of the user.

Abstract: A training device for the human or animal body includes a balance body with a movable centre of mass and a holder with which the balance body can be carried. The holder includes a harness with connectors for connecting to a torso of the body and with a cavity in which the balance body is at least partially received and fixed. The harness particularly includes a first part with connector for attaching to a back of the user and a second part connected releasably to the first part. The first part and the second part adjoin each other so as to form a cavity which is open on both sides and in which the balance part is at least partially received in substantially fitting manner.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment a resistance training harness is provided having a first upper loop having a front portion and a rear portion, a second upper loop having a front portion and a rear portion, at least one front connector, the first end of the at least one front connector adjoining at least one first upper loop and the second upper loop; a transverse belt component adjoining the second end of the at least one front connector, the first end of the transverse belt component and second end of the transverse belt component having attachment means, a first lower loop having a front portion and a rear portion, a second lower loop having a front portion and a rear portion, and at least one resilient cord adapted to engage with the resistance training harness.

Abstract: Embodiments of antimicrobial weight plates with an antimicrobial copper alloy, preferably a cuprous nickel alloy, preferably the alloy contains approximately 91% copper and approximately 9% nickel. A first embodiment having a core weight plate and one or more weight plate handles coupled in a circumferential edge of the core weight plate, the weight plate handles with antimicrobial grip surfaces are each formed from the antimicrobial copper alloy. A second embodiment having a core weight plate in a shape of an annular disk formed from an antimicrobial copper alloy. A third embodiment having an antimicrobial weight plate including two antimicrobial weight plate surfaces, each including the antimicrobial copper alloy, and a core weight plate sandwiched between the two antimicrobial weight plate surfaces. A fourth embodiment having a core weight plate, and an antimicrobial copper alloy coating thermally sprayed on to the core weight plate.

Abstract: Assemblies are for attaching a resistance mechanism to an exercise apparatus. In one example, the assembly has a pulley cable having a first end portion for being coupled to the resistance mechanism and a second end portion coupled to the exercise apparatus; and a plunger device facilitating coupling and uncoupling of the pulley cable to and from the exercise apparatus. The plunger device is movable into a first position in which the plunger device couples the pulley cable to the exercise apparatus and into a second position in which the plunger device uncouples the pulley cable from the exercise apparatus.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides an elliptical trainer including structures featuring a first amplitude, a second amplitude, and a third amplitude. By the driving of cranks and the combination of the three amplitudes, the elliptical trainer's pedals move along a closed ellipse path. In addition, the first amplitude is more than twice or three times of the third amplitude, resulting in a wide adjustment range of the stride of the pedal. Accordingly, the elliptical trainer is applicable to users of various heights.

Abstract: A seated exercise unit includes a base raised from a floor and supported thereby. The base extends between a first end and an opposed second end. A resistance-generating assembly includes a stationary band anchor attached to the base. The resistance-generating assembly includes a displaceable seat member removably mounted to the base and displaceable therealong between the first and second ends of the base. The seat member has a displaceable band anchor spaced apart from the stationary band anchor and displaceable with the seat member relative to the stationary band anchor. At least one resilient band is mountable to the stationary and displaceable band anchors and extends therebetween. The at least one resilient band generates resistance upon being elastically deformed by displacement of the displaceable band anchor relative to the stationary band anchor.

Abstract: A barbell rack includes first and second support members arranged for supporting one end of a barbell, first and second foot members with first and second holder parts fixedly attached to respective foot member and which are arranged for tilting the first and second support members within the respective holder part. The barbell rack further includes first and second eccentric each pivotably arranged at the respective holder part and hingedly connected to a respective bracket which respective bracket is fixedly attached to the respective support member for the tilting of the same within the respective holder part.

Abstract: A weightlifting system for hanging band technique is used to enable barbell-based strength training with a unique weight deployment that provides an advantageous muscular stimulus. The system is also configured to facilitate weight loading onto a barbell sleeve for workouts. The system includes a plurality of suspended weights. The plurality of suspended weights is a set of heavy plates that hang to connect to a barbell to enable performance of barbell exercises. Each of the plurality of suspended weights includes a length-adjustable elastic band, a roller, a U-shaped bracket, and a weight assembly. The length-adjustable elastic band enables the desirable oscillations and unbalance that provides the necessary muscular stimulation. The roller rotates relative to the U-shaped bracket. The U-shaped bracket supports both the roller and the weight of the weight assembly. The weight assembly provides the gravitational resistance necessary for assisting in exercises.

Abstract: A sit to stand functional exerciser includes a main base body, a seat mechanism, a linking mechanism and an assisting force adjusting mechanism. The linking mechanism is linked with the seat mechanism and includes a connecting base, a main linking shaft and a secondary linking shaft. The assisting force adjusting mechanism is linked with the seat mechanism and includes a main linking casing, an assisting force setting rail and a positioning assembly. The assisting force setting rail includes a plurality of concaves. The positioning assembly is selectively positioned in one of the concaves so as to adjust a predetermined assisting force.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exercise disc for strengthening the fingers of the hand, including a disc body with an upper disc surface on which the palm together with the fingers and the thumb can be placed, wherein receiving areas for a region of the fingertips and a region of the thumb tip are recessed in the upper disc surface. According to the invention: one disc body is provided for the left hand and one disc body is provided for the right hand; two neighbouring receiving areas are provided for each said region of the finger tips and said region of the thumb tip; and the respective finger and the thumb can move between the two receiving areas by abduction/adduction. Preferably, the receiving areas are in the form of blind slotted holes.

Abstract: An acrobatic training apparatus for training individuals to perform acrobatic tricks is provided. The apparatus includes a main frame having a first base section having first and second parallel base struts connected by first and second cross member; a platform mounted on the first base section of the main frame; a plurality of elongated vertical members extending vertically upward from the first and second parallel base struts of the first base section; a first upper support member connected between a first pair of elongated vertical support members of the plurality of elongated vertical members; a second upper support member connected between a second pair of elongated vertical support members; a height adjustment mechanism adjustably mounted on the main frame configured to adapt to the height of the user; and a spotting apparatus mounted on the main frame and secured to the height adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A suspension training strap handle and a suspension training strap solve the technical problem that an edge of a thin edge of a strap body contacts with the human limb and generate pressure so as to be easy to generate a mark and damage the skin when the existing suspension training strap is used. The suspension training strap handle includes handle bodies, strap connection structures arranged on the handle bodies and gripping parts; wherein the stiffness of a material of the handle body is greater than that of a flexible strap body; one end of the flexible strap body of the training strap is connected to the strap body connection structure while the other end thereof can be connected to an external fixing device.

Abstract: A weightlifting apparatus includes a weight plate having a first side and an opposed second side. A central aperture extends through the weight plate. A pair of first slots extend through the weight plate. A first inner flange extends radially outwardly from an inner wall of each first slot on the first side of the weight plate. A first outer flange extends radially inwardly from an outer wall of each first slot on the second side of the weight plate. A pair of second slots extend through the weight plate. A second inner flange extends radially outwardly from an inner wall of each second slot on the second side of the weight plate. A second outer flange extends radially inwardly from an outer wall of each second slot on the first side of the weight plate.

Abstract: An exercise machine. The machine includes a frame with front and rear upper support beams. Guide rails span between the two support beams and are connected thereto. Right and left handles are configured to slide back and forth along the length of the guide rails between the front and rear support beams. During operation of the machine, a user grabs the handles and moves them back and forth in a swinging motion that mimics traversing a set of monkey bars. The guide rails may be arranged in a non-parallel configuration to provide a more natural path for the user's hands during operation and to reduce unwanted stress on the user's shoulders by limiting handle movement along the path to accommodate a more comfortable range of motion.

Abstract: Automatic salmon ladder training devices are provided. An automatic salmon ladder training device may include a frame and a rotation assembly. The rotation assembly may include a plurality of rotation subassemblies. The plurality of rotation subassemblies may each include a chain rotatably engaged by the rotation subassembly, a rung fixedly connected to the chain, and a fixed rung fixedly connected to the frame. Each of the rotation subassemblies are configured to rotate in concert with one another. For example, a left rotation subassembly and a right rotation subassembly may be configured to rotate in concert with one another.

Abstract: A multifunctional cardiovascular exercise machine may include a frame including a first and second end attached to one another by a pair of ski rails and a centrally located center frame rail. A flywheel may be operatively mounted to the frame, and a pulley system may be mounted to the frame, the pulley system supporting and routing a pull rope, wherein the pull rope is operatively engaged with the flywheel, and a free end of the pull rope is removably engaged with a pull bar, a pair of ski poles, and/or a pair of pull handles. A sliding seat may be operatively attached to the flywheel and slidably mounted to the center frame rail, and a pair of footrests may be mounted to the frame proximate to the flywheel.

Abstract: An adjustable dumbbell assembly includes a dumbbell mechanism having two or more weight members engaged in a receptacle, and a handle bar engaged between the weight members, two catches slidably engaged in the handle bar and extendible out and engageable with the weight members for detachably attaching the weight members to the handle bar, two followers slidably engaged in the receptacle and each having a protrusion for engaging with the catches and for moving the catches to engage with the weight members, and for detachably attaching the weight members to the handle bar, and an actuating member engaged with the followers for actuating the followers to move the catches to engage with the weight members.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for training muscle strength and mobility in the neck provides a dynamic resting position without pressure on the neck, of a person when in lying position. The apparatus includes a base element, a head support suspended floating above the base element, and a neck support rising from the base element. The neck support provides a fulcrum that defines head movement to a pivoting motion about a first axis (X) which runs sideways substantially along the shoulder line of the body, a pivot connection between the head support and the base element defines head movement to a pivoting motion about a second axis (Y) transversely to the first axis, and by its floating suspension the head support defines head movement to a pivoting motion about a third axis (Z) running in the longitudinal direction of the neck and body.

Abstract: A weightlifting apparatus has at least one indicia on at least one weight plate indicating the amount of weight of the weight plate. The barbell of the weightlifting apparatus can have alignment indicia on an outer surface thereon. The weightlifting apparatus is configured to selectively display the amount of weight on the weightlifting apparatus. The alignment indicia of the barbell is aligned with the at least one indicia on the weight plate to mark or indicate which indicia of a plurality of indicia is the selected indicia to be viewed.