Abstract: A ski-type exercise or therapy apparatus for use with liquid contained within a pool having walls utilizes a frame positionable in a stationary condition with respect to the walls of the pool and a pair of pump assemblies wherein each pump assembly includes a piston and a cylinder within which the piston is slidably received for movement therealong in conjunction with the movement of a corresponding foot of an individual between two positions of movement. A port provides flow communication between the interiors of the cylinders so that as the piston is moved along the cylinder in conjunction with the motions of the individual's foot during an exercise or therapy routine, liquid flows between the interiors of the cylinders by way of the port. By controlling the flow of liquid between the interiors of the cylinders by way of the ports, the emotions of the individual's feet during the exercise or therapy routine can be controlled.

Abstract: An abdominal exercise apparatus comprising a platform having two upwardly extending sidewalls. Positioned between the sidewalls and over the platform is an adjustable belt including an abdominal pad. The belt is connected to the platform by elastic cords which extend from either side of the belt through the sidewalls and attach underneath the platform on a series of hooks. In use, the belt is tightened across the abdomen of a user so that as the user rotates forward in a "sit-up" or "crunch" type exercise, the abdominal pad and elastic cords provide direct resistance to the abdomen for an isometric and kinetic abdominal exercise.

Abstract: A wrist exercise device has a tube-like handle with rubber grips proximate each end. Resistive tubing is attached to the center of the handle at one end of the tubing, and is attached to a strap at the other end of the tubing. The attachment to the handle is made by an aperture in the handle through which an end of the tubing is passed, and a ball is friction fit into that end of the tubing. The tubing is similarly connected to the strap by forming an aperture in the strap, reinforced by a grommet, and friction fitting a ball into the end of the tubing which is passing through the strap. An exerciser uses the device by anchoring it by passing, for example, a foot through the strap or holding the strap and by pulling or rotating or otherwise moving the handle against the resistance of the resistive tubing. Resistance may be increased by winding the tubing around the handle a desired amount.

Abstract: An exercise boot comprises a foot receiving member and a spring member positioned under the foot receiving member. The foot receiving member is formed of a unitary flexible piece of material which has integrally joined left and right symmetrical portions and which has been brought together. The spring member comprises identical top and bottom arcuate layers connected in an opposed relationship by a resilient strap and each defining a central slot. The symmetrical portions are provided with base portions which form a sole in the foot receiving member for supporting a wearer's foot and provided with hooks for engaging the slot of the top arcuate layer and thus secure the foot receiving member to the spring member while retaining the left and right symmetrical portions together in a boot configuration and in a way that most of the springiness of the top arcuate member is retained where it is connected to the foot receiving member.

Abstract: A motorless treadmill for exercising the upper body and lower body of a user. Displacement of an upper-body exercise mechanism such as a pair of reciprocating arm members rotates a drive roller. The drive roller is coupled to an endless belt, and a transmission system links the drive roller to the upper body exercise mechanism such that arm movements are translated into belt rotation. In one embodiment, pulleys are used as the transmission system to transmit the energy from the movement of the arm members to the belt. A flywheel may be added to store energy to smooth the belt rotation.

Abstract: A treadmill includes an up-right support, a track bed, and a gas spring attached at one end to the up-right support, and at the other end to the track bed. The treadmill further includes a latch attached to the up-right support adapted to connect with the end of the gas spring which is attached to the track bed. The latch may, preferably attach to a rod, which extends from the track bed and is attached to the gas spring. An incline motor attached to a middle portion of a frame retracts or extends a motor tube. This action, rotates an incline bracket connected to the motor tube and to a rear portion of a frame, to lower or raise a set of wheels connected to at the ends of the incline bracket.

Abstract: An aquatic exercise device which is to be used within a body of water such as a pool has an element which can be engaged by the foot or hand of an individual, which element is linked to a piston-cylinder combination so that as the user engagement element is moved by the user the piston rides in the cylinder. At the head end of the cylinder there is an opening which provides communication between the cylinder chamber and the water environment. As the piston moves back and forth water is either pushed out of the chamber through that opening or drawn into the chamber through that opening. The size of the opening, which may be selected by the user, determines the degree of resistance to the user's movement against the user engagement element.

Abstract: A resistance exerciser for the vaginal muscles having a first member, a second member, an adjustment and locking apparatus and a system to provide bias. The first member and second member are joined together at a rear ends of both members by a hinge to form the overall unit. Bias is provided between the members to bias the members from a closed position to an open position. The adjustment and locking apparatus controls the opening width between the first and second members and is used to maintain the exerciser in a closed position for insertion and storage.The first member has a tapered head region for ease of insertion into the orifice of the vagina. The second member is joined with the first member from just behind the head region and extends to the rear of both the first and second members where they are attached with a hinge. Just behind the head region is a muscle positioning region consisting of an abrupt inward tapering, a flattened portion and an abrupt outward tapering.

Abstract: A relatively rigid molded thermoplastic sheet seat member has a plurality of longitudinally extending ribs forming channel depressions in the seat surface. An annular flange extends from a depending peripheral wall. Three generally cylindrical projections depend from the seat member bottom surface and each including an annular groove for selectively receiving a plurality of elastomeric straps or bands. The bands are formed into two spaced straps and at one end are secured in spaced grooves of a U-shaped grip bar and at the other end pass through an opening in the seat at the seat rear edge and are looped about the projections to set the distance from the seat to the grip. A strap may secure the seat to a chair. A person sits on the seat which overlies the chair seat during exercising the persons arms. Different embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A cabinet has a tread base rotatably connected to be oriented in an exercise position extending outwardly and in a stored position extending inwardly secured within the enclosure of the cabinet. The underside of the tread base may be configured to provide a suitable aesthetic exterior surface. A latching arrangement provided to secure the tread base within the enclosure in the second or stored position. Elevation structure and motor structure are provided to elevate the tread base when in the first position and to power the endless belt of the tread base when in the first position. The elevation structure may be operated to vary the inclination of the tread base when in the first position. The underside of the tread base has a decorative panel and functions as a door for the cabinet. The elevation structure may include an electrically driven rack and pinion as well as a gas cylinder system.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus of the type for exercising the muscles of a user by providing spring or elastic loaded resistance to repetitive movements of a user having a horizontally extending frame assembly. The exercise apparatus includes biased foot pedals and elastic cables that are user operable to exercise a variety of muscles or muscle groups of a user. An adjustable seat having a back that may be folded for storage is also included.

Abstract: An aerobic and anaerobic treadmill exercise system including a treadmill apparatus, independent upper body exercise apparatus and independent lower body exercise apparatus.

Abstract: A posture-aiding elastic band that is worn with the user's upper arms inserted through loops formed at opposite ends of the band and with the length portions against each other, the band is stretched across the back of the user, which back width typically does not significantly vary among individuals so that one-size-fits-all and wherein there is urgency induced in the band due to the stretching which urges the upper arms or shoulders in movement into a vertical plane of the user's back providing a favorable contribution to the user's appearance and causing the user to develop a habit against slouching his/her shoulders and assuming a less desirable posture.

Abstract: A treadmill comprises a base, a pair of spaced rollers, an endless belt, a control panel, and a forward post. The rollers are journalled in the base. One of the rollers constitutes a rear roller and the other roller constitutes a forward roller spaced forward of the rear roller. The belt is entrained around the rollers. The belt includes an upper reach extending between the rollers and adapted to enable a user to walk or run thereon. The forward post is configured for at least in part supporting the control panel. The post has a lower end margin and an upper end margin The lower end margin is operatively connected to the base and is spaced forward of the forward roller. The upper end margin of the post is configured for supporting the control panel. The post has an arcuately shaped bend extending from its lower end margin to its upper end margin.

Abstract: An elastic exercise apparatus is provided including an interconnection housing. Further provided is an elastic lower closed loop connected to the interconnection housing for receiving feet of a user. Also included is an elastic upper closed loop connected to the interconnection housing for being strung about a rear portion of a neck of a user. By this structure, the loops provide a resistive force upon the user extending legs thereof during exercise.

Abstract: An energy expenditure garment includes various elastic resistance elements located on the garment so as to help in the training of a user while participating in a swinging sport, such as golf or racquet sports. The garment could also include a biofeedback sensor to indicate when a proper swing has or has not been performed.

Abstract: A foldable treadmill is provided with a powered folding capability. The treadmill has a support and a track bed. The front end of the track bed is disposed pivotally to the support, and an incline motor connects to the support and to the track bed. The motor is operated to fold or unfold the track bed. The track bed back end can be raised or lowered, and the incline of the track bed can be adjusted up or down at the front end of the track bed. The support can be an upright support. A slot is formed in the upright support. The track bed adjustably connects to the slot. As the incline of a track bed is adjusted with the incline motor, the track bed is guided in the slot.

Abstract: A reduced vertical impact exercise platform is provided having a frame structure which, at least in part, encloses a platform assembly comprised of a plurality of distinct layers including a durable, resilient outer contact layer; a resilient padding layer; a reinforcing stiffening layer; a plurality of resilient cushioning members and a foundation layer. An optional stretch cord assembly and harness assembly are also provided for use with the exercise platform.

Abstract: The leg and ankle exercise device has a foot member rotatable attached to a pair of attachment arms which extend from and are attached to a leg member. The leg member is attached to the back of the lower leg of an exercise user by leg straps. The user's foot rests on the foot member and is positioned and retained by a heel rest and a foot strap. A handle attached to the toe end of the foot rest is then pulled by the user to provide the force against which to rotate and exercise the ankle and the back of the leg including the tendons and muscles, i.e., hamstring muscles, achilles tendon and others, as well as the user's back.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a pair of gripping handles between which a planar elastic band is supported. The coupling between each handle and the elastic band prevents inadvertent disengagement of the handle from the end of the elastic band and provides means for adjusting the distance between the handles and the force exerted. The end of the elastic band is directly supported by the end flange of the handle. A suspension clip having a bracing member extending parallel to the end flange is adapted to be removably disposed upon the end flange of the handle. A locking link having a central slot is adapted to be disposed adjacent the end flange in juxtaposition to the suspension clip. The end of the elastic band is threaded through the central slot of the locking link disposed about the bracing member of the suspension clip and threaded back through the central slot of the locking link.