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 motions of the individual's feet during the exercise or therapy routine can be controlled.

Abstract: An exercise machine having a support base to which three support beams are pivotally mounted. The outside support beams are extendible. The center beam is pivotally mounted to a seat and a seat back. The outside beams are mounted to the seat and the seat back, respectively. A leg pivotally depends from the seat, A fork element with pivotally mounted arms at the distal ends thereof is pivotally mounted to the base. Three resistance bands are positioned on the pivotally mounted arms. The assembly is capable of relative pivotal motion between components to collapse the assembly for storage and portability. Expanded, the seat, the seat back, the depending leg and the fork structure with the arms are capable of pivotal motion relative to one another to position the various components for different modes of exercise.

Abstract: A rotation joint which is adapted for connecting a steamer arm to a facial steamer machine includes a clamping mount affixed to the facial steamer machine, an arm head which is affixed to the steamer arm having a head sleeve rotatably mounted in the clamping mount, a stopper device for limiting the rotation angle of the steamer arm, and a locking means for fastening the steamer arm to a desired inclined angle. The rotation joint limits the adjustable rotation angle of the facial steamer arm to less than 180 degree, so that the steamer arm is blocked to avoid positioning horizontally. In other words, in all situation during operation, the steamer arm extends upwards to prevent any hot water from dropping down to the patient body. Besides, the rotation joint also enables the steamer arm to be adjusted to a hang down position so as to save the storage space when it is not in use.

Abstract: The present invention provides an exerciser system which includes a seating unit, a housing and a channel guide for selectively positioning the seating unit with respect to the housing. The system further includes a pedal exerciser extending from the housing, wherein the pedal exerciser has an elevated transverse crank pin extending therethrough with arms extending in opposite directions from each end of the crank pin and a first and second adjustable rotating resistance exerciser extending from each end of the arm. A row bar exerciser also extends from the housing and provides another adjustable rotating resistance exerciser device to control the resistance of the back and forth movement of the row bar. The row bar provides a T-handle with either flexible or rigid members extending therefrom with adjustable rotating resistance exercisers on each end. The seating unit is provided in a semi-recumbent position to provide a low-impact exercise workout for the user thereof.

Abstract: A foldable treadmill includes a deck having a rear end that is hingedly attached to a stationary base. The deck can be selectively rotated between an operational position, wherein the deck is substantially level, and a storage position, wherein the front end of the deck is lifted so that the deck is substantially upright. The treadmill also includes a handrail that is movably attached to the deck. The handrail has a first end attached to the base and an opposing second end projecting above the front end of the deck when the deck is in the operational position. The handrail is configured to automatically collapse into substantial alignment with the deck when the deck is rotated into the storage position. The deck and the handrail are configured such that the treadmill can be selectively stored against a wall and the deck selectively rotated from the storage position to the operational position causing the handrail to also move without either the deck or handrail contacting the wall.

Abstract: A curved deck treadmill (10) is disclosed as comprising a support frame (12) having a first side (20) and a second opposing side (22) for supporting a deck (56) therebetween. The deck comprises a forward end (58), a near end (60), and an intermediate portion (62) disposed between the first and second ends. The intermediate portion of the deck is preferably formed in a substantially arcuate configuration such that a significant portion of the intermediate portion may be operably disposed dimensionally lower in longitudinal relation to the first and second ends of the deck. Further, a roller assembly (14) is provided preferably comprising a first roller (78) and second roller (86). The first roller may be rotatably disposed contiguous the first end of the deck between the first side and the second side of the support frame. Correspondingly, the second roller is preferably disposed contiguous the second end of the deck between the first and second sides of the support frame.

Abstract: A first embodiment upper body muscle toner device and leg and knee exerciser (12) comprising a U-shaped flexure member (14) and a pair of handgrips (16). Each handgrip (16) is on an opposite end of the U-shaped flexure member (14), so that a person can grasp the handgrips (16) to flex the U-shaped flexure member (24) in and out with arm power to tone up the upper body muscles and exercise the legs and knees during a workout exercise. A second embodiment upper body muscle toner device and leg and knee exerciser (12a) contains two different types of removable extended handgrips (16a) and (16b) on the ends of the U-shaped flexure member (14a). A third embodiment upper body muscle toner device and leg and knee exerciser (12b) consists of the U-shaped flexure member (14b) being a curved tube piece (50) and a pair of straight tube pieces (52) connected with two springs (54).

Abstract: A motorless manually operated treadmill exerciser comprising a frame structure supporting a motorless manually operated treadmill assembly and a retardant assembly constructed and arranged to establish a retardant to the continued movement of the endless track of the treadmill assembly when the user desires to slow the walking or running speed or disembark.

Abstract: A lightweight and portable exercise device has a base frame that folds quickly and easily between a highly compact stored configuration and a deployed configuration ready for use. The exercise device include a compact support platform connected by pivot links to the base frame, and a pivoting lift bar is coupled to the base frame and will bear against the support platform to permit lifting of the support platform as the pivot links pivot with a variably selected mechanical moment arm. In use, a person stands on the support platform and lifts his or her own weight by pulling upwardly on an outer end of the lift bar. The lift force required for a given weight on the support platform is controlled by the selected lift bar moment arm. Lift straps connected to the lift bar include easily grasped handles that are adjustable in length to accommodate persons of different size and further to permit the device to be used for different exercise routines.

Abstract: An exercise device is composed of a base, a frame body mounted on the base, a locating mechanism fastened pivotally with the frame body and composed of a first unit and a second unit, a damping unit fastened with the frame body, and a handle fastened with the first unit of the locating mechanism such that the handle is caused to turn an angle relative to the base at the time when the first unit is turned a predetermined angle in relation to the second unit for doing one of the muscular exercises of legs, belly, hips and arms.

Abstract: A treadmill with a trampoline-like surface that includes an endless belt with generally parallel lateral edges and an upper surface forming a running surface and belt supports in close proximity to and extending along the lateral edges of the endless belt. The treadmill further includes a suspension system for suspending the endless belt from the supports as the belt moves in a longitudinal direction. The suspension system is comprised of a series of connectors along each lateral edge, each connector including at least one roller adapted to engage and move along the support, and a bracket connected between the roller and lateral edge of the endless belt. Each roller has an axis of rotation and the bracket is oriented to maintain the axis of rotation of each roller at an angle of between about 10-25 degrees toward the running surface relative to a plane perpendicular to the running surface.

Abstract: The snowboarding boot support piece and performance enhancement device is designed to provide the user with a device that supports the ankle joint, improves heel hold down and provides a more precise connection to the snowboard binding. The device is comprised of a single piece of resilient material that is shaped in a design having a base section and two side areas. The two side pieces are crossed which creates a single pivot point above the heel opening that allows the unit to articulate the movements of the user's ankle motions. The pivot point may be fixed by connection devices in such a way to fix the forward lean or limit the range of motion. The user places the snowboarding boot support piece and performance enhancement device is his or her snowboarding boot with the base portion at the heel of the boot and the sides positioned on either side of the ankle with the pivot point above and behind the heel.

Abstract: A hand held exerciser includes a ball body having a resilient cover and a putty filler. The putty is preferably a tacky, water based material which is relatively freely compressed but generally does not flow in a liquid-like manner. The cover can be made with a plurality of elastomeric balloons around the putty. An outer opening in an outer balloon of the cover either is covered by a durable seal member or by attachment hardware having an attached object such as a key. The putty enables the ball to conform more exactly to one's hand grip, while allowing good resistance, weight and resiliency. The putty filler also helps to reduce unwanted spillage of filler material, and provides additional benefits not found in existing devices.

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: 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 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.