Abstract: A modular body builder frame box is of a rectangular construction and is capable of being rested securely on a ground surface or against a wall. The frame box has a receiving compartment extending from a front side thereof toward a rear side thereof. The receiving compartment is provided in two side walls with a pivoting recess in proximity of the bottom of the receiving compartment. The pivoting recess is used for pivoting a predetermined part of a body building device such that the body building device can be swiveled between a standby position and a storage position, and that the body building device is rested on a ground surface at such time when the body building device is located at the standby position, and further that the body building device is contained in the receiving compartment of the frame box at such time when the body building device is located at the storage position.

Abstract: An exercise ball has a bladder, a yarn lining wound on an outer face of the bladder, an air layer formed between the outer face of the bladder and the yarn lining, a cloth lining wrapped on the yarn lining, an adhesive layer applied on an outer surface of the cloth lining, a sponge lining securely attached to the cloth lining by the adhesive layer, and an outer surface securely engaged with the sponge lining. With the provision of the air lining and the sponge lining, the exercise ball is able to maintain its softness.

Abstract: A support member is provided for a playground apparatus such as a sliding board fabricated of plastic or similar material. The support member includes a support such as a post and a game or interactive game pieces. The support is a post centrally disposed among the interactive game pieces or may be any similar or equivalent structure. The game pieces include three drum shaped sections rotatably joined along their axes to form a canister shaped composite piece. The drum sections are be decorated or otherwise adorned for use as game pieces. A plurality of the composite canister pieces are then be disposed about a centrally positioned support member.

Abstract: A balance beam having a shock absorbing capability. The balance beam comprises an elongate beam member, an elongate beam support core supporting the elongate beam member, and a resilient element located between the beam member and the beam support core. The resilient element allows the beam member to move relative to the beam support core when a vertically downward force is exerted on the beam member to absorb shock imparted to the balance beam by a user.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an artificial climbing structure comprising panels (2) for making up an artificial wall (3), grips (4, 5) to be positioned on the panels (2), and attachment structure (6) for attaching the grips (4, 5) to the panels (2), each panel (2) having a plurality of engagement seats (7) for the grip attachment structure (6) to define a plurality of distinct positioning points to be selected at will for application of said grips (4, 5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for enhancing isometric exercises and methods of using same. In particular, the apparatus for enhancing isometric exercises includes a substantially rigid annular exercising assembly which is placed in a user's mouth and held in place by a user's lips. The substantially rigid annular exercising assembly has an exterior and an interior member which connect and thereby form a trough. The anterior, medial and posterior surfaces of the user's lips fit within the trough thereby providing the mechanism for holding the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly in the user's mouth. In this manner, the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly is essentially freestanding and does not require the user to tense, grind, or strain the jaw or Templar-Mandibular Joint. When in place, the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly increases isometric resistance during exercise, weight training, or facial toning.

Abstract: A rotating play device capable of training wrist coordination has a main body of a semi-spherical cage frame braided by the bar skeleton with several ring rails of different breadths formed respectively along the looping ring portions on the spherical surface, crossed and connected on the top surface of the cage frame by several radial and longitudinal rails. A holding cover is mounted on the top surface of the cage frame for the user to hold by finger holes formed in the holding cover. When in use, a ball is placed in the cage frame, and the user holds and rotates the main body of the device by controlling the strength of the wrist and the arm to make the ball roll inside the main body via centrifugal.

Abstract: In a convertible cardiovascular exercise apparatus, a frame is provided having an interior area adapted to support the exercise apparatus. The frame includes a pair of arm rests coupled thereto and on opposite sides thereof. The cardiovascular exercise apparatus is moveable between an inactive position wherein the exercise apparatus can be stored within the interior area, and an active wherein the apparatus can be put to use by a user. When in the inactive position, the cardiovascular exercise apparatus can be concealed by using cushions, thereby converting the apparatus to an article of furniture adapted to support at least one person in a seated position.

Abstract: A collapsible doorway exercise device for performing pull-ups and chin-ups. The collapsible doorway exercise device includes a pull-up support assembly; and also includes a doorway mounting assembly being attached to the pull-up support assembly and including a pair of first plate members being fastened to the pull-up support assembly; and further includes a pull-up assembly including a pair of second plate members being fastened to the pull-up support assembly.

Abstract: A walker device (20) includes a frame assembly (30), which supports the user during operation and carries the other assemblies discussed below. Left and right front wheel assemblies (50) include a pivoting fork supporting a wheel, thereby allowing directional control over the walker during use. Left and right rear wheel assemblies (70) are fixed-direction. A brake assembly (90) allows the user to apply a frictional brake element to the both rear wheels, and prevents unwanted movement by the walker. A support sling assembly (190) carries some or all of the user's weight. Left and right lift cylinder assemblies (150), (170) lift and lower the support sling assembly to the desired elevation during use. A compressed air assembly (110) provides power to the lift cylinder assemblies. A valve assembly (130) provides independent control over both lift cylinder assemblies, to provide extra help to one side, if needed.

Abstract: A pectorals-focused exercising routine in which springs of left and right hand exercisers are urged in opening movements to windup the springs so that under spring urgency, the exerciser is raised to a ready position during closing movement, and traction to obviate slippage is established using interengaged friction surfaces to maximize spring tension during the opening movement and minimize loss of tension not effective in lifting the exerciser during closing movement.

Abstract: A method of exercising and various exercise devices. The exercise device includes a substantially circular hoop, the hoop comprising a hollow chamber for allowing a member to move within the chamber. One of at least one handle or at least one mechanism is attached to the hoop for supporting the hoop at a location on a user's body. At least one member is disposed in the hollow chamber, wherein the hoop is postionable around a portion of the user's body. The exercise device can also include at least one substantially circular casing comprising a hollow chamber for allowing a member to move within the chamber and a centrally disposed through opening. A handle rod at least partially disposed within the opening, and at least one member is moveably disposed in the hollow chamber. The casing is removably fixed to the handle rod so that movement of the handle rod causes movement of the at least one member within the casing.

Abstract: An inclined ramp is provided for practicing jumps and starts for track and field events. The inclined ramp includes a rigid inclined surface and is usable as part of two different training methods. The training method for jumps involves positioning the ramp near the landing zone with a lower end thereof nearest the approach area, while the training method for starts involves reversing the ramp so that the athlete's feet are on the higher upper end and the hands are on the low end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a swing trainer apparatus for the teaching of a sport player the power “follow-through” of a swing to hit a ball or puck. The swing trainer apparatus comprises a supportable frame and a plurality of webs supported from the frame. The webs defining a swing zone through which the training player must fully empower and continue his/her swing, to order to practice and improve that swing. The webs are made of an elongated flexible material and hang downwardly from the frame.

Abstract: A portable and personal exercising device that may be stored and transported as a kit of intermatable components, then readily assembled and removably secured to a hinged door of a structure. The kit essentially comprises three telescopically engaging cylindrical members, where a pair of the members mount pulleys, a sliding weight member for vertical movement along the mated cylindrical members, and a cable in cooperation with the pulleys sliding weight member to effect such vertical movement by the person seeking exercise.

Abstract: A torso exercise machine includes a frame designed to rest upon a floor surface; a seat pivotally mounted on the frame; at least one handlebar pivotally mounted on the frame; and a link pivotally interconnected between the seat and the handlebar. The link constrains the seat and the handlebar to pivot in opposite directions relative to the frame. A resistance device may be interconnected between the handlebar and the frame to resist pivoting of the handlebar and the seat toward one another.

Abstract: A lower back exercise and apparatus for performing a lower back exercise. The apparatus has a vertical pendulum suspended under the person exercising, who lies prone above the pendulum. The person's legs are retained in a resistance transfer apparatus that pivotably connects to the pendulum. Weights may be added to the pendulum The exercise raises the person's legs from the vertical to the horizontal. The exercise then lowers the legs from the horizontal through and past the vertical rest position, in a total motion substantially greater than 90 degrees, using the same muscle groups to push the legs past the vertical rest position. The body support platform may be adjusted to various angles with respect to the horizontal.

Abstract: A method of exercizing, various exercize devices and a method of assembling the exercizer devices. The exercise device includes at least one weight system comprising at least a first weight and a second weight, the first and second weights being rotatably mounted, at least one chamber for at least partially enclosing the weight system, and at least one mechanism for allowing a user to grip the inertial exercizer. A method of exercizing provides for gripping the exerciser with at least one hand, and moving the exercizer in at least one direction. A method of assembling an inertial exerciser, includes installing the at least one first weight and the at least one second weight into the at least one chamber, and attaching the at least one mechanism to the at least one chamber.

Abstract: A multiple purpose exercise apparatus has a rigid exercise frame, a universal attachment arm, a multi-exercise arm unit, a bench unit, a leg unit, and a leg exercise unit. The exercise apparatus utilizes elastomer bands to provide the resistance necessary to perform the strength training exercises. The exercise frame provides a sturdy base having a plurality of attachment apertures to which the bench and exercise units attach. The attachment apertures allow for small incremental adjustments of the positions of the bench and exercise units to accommodate a wide range of users and exercises. The universal attachment arm releasably and pivotally attaches to the exercise frame and provides for easy attachment of various exercise components. The multi-exercise arm unit attaches to the universal attachment art and allows the user to conveniently perform press-bar or butterfly exercises without having to change exercise components.

Abstract: A total body exercise machine in which an individual, seated in a body support sled, in a front or rear facing position, may use leveraged bodily force to elevate the sled against hydraulic and weighted resistance. A line trolley, suspended from a header by an assembly of pulleys and lines, tracks on a pair of rails, to pivotally support the upper end of the sled frame. At its lower end, the sled is pivotally joined to a frame mounted, radial indexing apparatus. That apparatus operatively positions a set of front and rear foot platforms, linked to the sled, to transmit leg force and assist in its elevation. Attached at the end of the lines is a set of hand rings, with which the user may use arm force, to help elevate the sled. Finally, the machine frame assembly is collapsible for shipping.