Abstract: Exercise apparatus and process of adjusting the exercise apparatus. The exercise apparatus includes a basic frame, a bench unit, including a back part and a seat part, which is vertically adjustable on the basic frame between a sitting position and a lying position, and a curved guideway, including at least one substantially straight section, that is arranged to positionally adjust the back part. The process includes moving the bench unit so that the back part and the seat part are positionable between a lying position and a seated position. The back part is moved along a path defined by the curved guideway.

Abstract: A training apparatus has a primary frame structure including a pair of base members, first and second vertical post assemblies each including a lower vertical post member attachable to a respective base member and an upper vertical post member telescopically received within the lower vertical post members and selectively positionable relative thereto to adjust a height of a top end of the upper vertical post member, and a horizontal cross beam assembly including a pair of elongate cross beam members. The top ends of the upper vertical post members are provided with receptacles for receipt of outboard ends of the cross beam members so that the horizontal cross beam assembly spans between the spaced apart vertical post assemblies at a selected, adjusted height above the floor.

Abstract: A runners starting block is disclosed that can be used separate from an anchor bar, each block to be individually positioned on the track, each block capable of being adjusted over a wide range of foot support angles, the starting blocks usable on artificial surfaces as well as natural ones.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises a generally rectangular frame having a head end and a foot end and including a pair of spaced apart parallel track members, a movable carriage mounted on the frame for movement along the track members between said head and foot ends against one or more springs connected between the carriage and the foot end of the frame. The carriage has a generally flat upper surface for supporting a user's body. The upper surfaces has a pair of spaced shoulder stops and ahead rest extending from the carriage toward the head end. The foot end includes an elastic member anchor bar and carriage stop assembly to adjustably position the carriage and elastic members on the tracks to accommodate a wide range of user heights. The foot end also includes a pair of upright foot rest bar support brackets fastened to the frame. Each upright foot rest bar support bracket has a plurality of slanted slots therein operably positioned to receive a central bar portion of a foot rest support bar.

Abstract: A small machine that can be removably mounted on a wall and may be used while sitting or standing to provide aerobic exercise without requiring the use of the legs. The machine simulates the action of a kayak by using an alternating power strokes from the arms, with an inertial component and adjustable retarding forces created by frictional and various speed-dependent mechanisms. A unidirectionally-rotating flywheel simulates the mass of the kayak plus operator, while friction pads, an eddy current generator and air vanes operating on the flywheel provide additional retarding forces. Various ways to grip the ends of the cord are provided, including individual hand grips and a single long shaft with or without paddles at either end.

Abstract: A portable abdominal exercising mat including a mat portion defined by an upper panel and a lower panel. The upper panel and the lower panel each have an inner surface, an outer surface, an upper edge, a lower edge, and opposed side edges. The lower edge of the upper panel and the upper edge of the lower panel are foldably coupled whereby the mat portion in an extended orientation has the opposed side edges of the upper and lower panels linearly aligned. The outer surface of the upper panel has a gaming board printed thereon.

Abstract: An abdominal exercise device that includes a bendable, contoured, cushion surface upon which the user may properly perform sit-ups, stomach crunches, etc. The exercise device also includes strap assemblies and elastic resistance bands to allow the user to perform other exercises.

Abstract: The invention is a therapeutic rehabilitation device for person having carpal tunnel syndrome or recovering from carpal tunnel surgery, the device being made of a formed flexible pad of moldable thermoplast covered in foam padding for post surgical treatment of the flexor retinaculum ligament using palm pressure or by applying pressure between the index finger and thumb.

Abstract: A trampoline which incorporates a flexible mat supported above a support frame by a number of spaced flexible rods; each rod is secured at one end to the mat and at the other end to the support frame.

Abstract: An abdominal exerciser device comprising a resilient rubber ball rollably engaging a plurality of ball bearings mounted inside an almost complete in height semi-spherical cavity upwardly oriented within a self-standing casing and allowing the rubber ball a free-rolling action when applied against a body part such as the abdominal, waist and/or hips effectively pressuring and massaging the muscles of the body part. One or more casings may also be mounted on absorbing materials themselves mounted onto a rigid frame structure adapted to support a user.

Abstract: A device which will allow the user to perform inverted ab crunches and has a frame which is attached to a base with a padded mat. The frame has two padded supports at the top for the user to place his knees and ankles on to support himself in an inverted position and the frame has hand holds along the frame to help himself into and out of the exercise position.

Abstract: An aquatic exercise and rehabilitation device includes a cycle assembly mounted in a vessel containing water. The cycle assembly includes a seat and a pivotally mounted handlebar on each side of the seat. A pair of pedals is rotationally mounted with each pedal connected to a respective handlebars by a linkage for transmitting the motion of the handlebars and pedals to each other. The motor drive assembly is connected to the pedals for causing rotation to the pedals.

Abstract: A portable, lap-based multi-exercise device which includes a first pair of elongate parallel members forming a base component and defining a trough for receiving the lever end of a traveling spanner bar; a pair of pivotable, upstanding lateral side bars attached at their lower ends to the torso-oriented, longitudinal ends of the trough; a first cross bar is connected pivotally to the upper ends of the side members and is adapted to receive either manual or user chest exertion, while is translated to the upper end of the spanner bar which then moves outwardly in response to user exertion thereon. A second transverse bar is pinned to the outer end of the trough and provides a second set of manual grips adapted for moving the trough component arcuately towards the first cross members, thereby moving the spanner bar along the trough, to steady the device while user effort is being imposed on the latter component.

Abstract: A construction and mode of use of an exercise device primarily for extension exercise routines which hold each knee of the exerciser, by a restraint, at an obtuse angle or in an injury-obviating position during repetitive opposite direction bending at the waist during which, the weight-shifting of the upper torso, can cause injury to an unrestrained knee.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses an exercise device wherein a user 12 exercises the abdominal muscles by throwing a ball 14 against a net system 20, 40, 42. The user 12 places his head 34 and back 32 on a pivotable platform 18 and his buttocks 30 and feet 56 on a stationary platfoin 22 which pivots about spring 36. The spring 36 provides lift assistance when the user 12 throws the ball 14 and shock dissipation when the user 12 catches the ball 14. Foot straps 28 are provided for securing the feet 26 of the user 12. The nets 20, 40, 42 are mounted on supports 48, 50 which are vertically adjustable using locking means 52. Nets 40, 42 also have pivot means 46 for folding for storage against central net 20.

Abstract: A folding collapsible exercising apparatus including a wheeled front frame, a tubular bearing bracket, a back frame unit, a wheeled seat, a coupling, a damping device, and two handlebars. The wheeled front frame unit has a backwardly extending longitudinal shaft, and the tubular bearing bracket is slidably sleeved onto the longitudinal shaft of the wheeled front frame unit. The back frame unit is pivoted to the tubular bearing bracket and turned by the user between vertical and horizontal positions. The wheeled seat pivots to the back frame unit and is slidably supported on the tubular bearing bracket. The coupling moves along the longitudinal shaft of the wheeled front frame unit and is locked by a lock screw. The dampening device coupled between the coupling and the bearing bracket, and the two handlebars are pivoted to the back frame unit at two opposite sides and locked by a respective lock screw.

Abstract: An exercise wheel comprises a housing, a hold bar, a main wheel, an elastic device, an auxiliary wheel set, and a front wheel. The hold bar is put through the housing such that both ends of the hold bar are jutted out of the housing to serve as hand grips. The main wheel is provided with a protrusion and is rotatably mounted on the hold bar. The elastic device is disposed between the main wheel and the housing for providing the main wheel with a recovery spring force. The main wheel is connected with the auxiliary wheel set which is pivoted in the housing such that the auxiliary wheel set in motion is stopped by the protrusion of the main wheel at such time when the auxiliary wheel set is located at a predetermined position. The front wheel comes in contact with a surface on which the exercise wheel rolls.

Abstract: A portable folding exercise apparatus has left and right side frames pivotably attached to a cross brace. Handgrips on the side frames are useful for performing traditional dips and knee raises, with the apparatus in an upright position. A cross brace has a pair of parallel handgrips useful for performing close parallel regular push-ups, tricep dips, abdominal crunches, arm curls, hammer curls, and shoulder presses. The exercise apparatus is preferably formed of welded steel tubing, and is sufficiently rigid to resist excessive bending or deflection during use, even under extreme loads generated by heavy users. Quick release pins lock the side frames into an open position for use and may lock the side frames into a closed position for transport or storage.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exercise device capable of entirely supporting a person's head, back and buttocks (seat) through the use of a carriage (located and moving on the inclined semi-circular tracks) and the feet through the use of the foot rest. The semi-circular tracks and the foot rest are mounted on vertical posts which are connected to a solid rectangular frame. The movement of the carriage is made possible by four small wheels fastened at the bottom of the carriage, which roll in corresponding partially covered grooves of the semi-circular tracks. The body weight of a person is used as a resistance for the exercises which can be varied by changing the inclination of the tracks. When a person is properly positioned in the device, the person's body moves the carriage up the tracks by the interaction between the torso and the legs. The flexed legs extend and the head and back resist the leg action by pressing against the carriage.

Abstract: A stretch exercise device is molded in one piece of a material having the physical properties of a soft, flexible, deformable rubber. Two elongate, spaced apart side members extend along a long axis. Many finger grips or rungs are arranged parallel to one another attached at their ends to the side members. The rungs are spaced apart by a distance small enough so that a hand grasping a first rung may reach out with some fingers to reach an adjacent rung without first releasing a secure grip on the first rung. This enables a user to exert continuously increasing tension in stretching exercises. Grooves on the rungs and grooves on the side members provide finger gripping surfaces to facilitate this progressive tensioning movement.