Abstract: A balance training system including a riding plate; a load distribution sensor; a load sensor; a mobile body on which the riding plate, the load distribution sensor, and the load sensor are disposed; and a control unit configured to calculate a reference position based on positions of feet of a trainee detected by the load distribution sensor, then calculate a center of gravity position of the trainee based on the load detected by the load sensor, and control a movement of the mobile body based on a change of the center of gravity position with respect to the reference position. The control unit is configured to update the reference position based on the changed positions of the feet of the trainee when the change of the position of at least one of the feet of the trainee is detected by the load distribution sensor.

Abstract: An indoor exercise bicycle having a magnetic brake. The magnetic brake system has a pair of parallel arms each having a set of magnets. The pair of parallel arms moves along a track in a radial direction relative to the axis of the flywheel. The pair of parallel arms move toward and away from the flywheel not via a pivoting action. Instead, the pair of parallel arms moves linearly towards and away from the flywheel.

Abstract: A treadmill including a frame, a suspension connector connected to the frame, and a flexible deck connected to the suspension connector. The flexible deck is configured to flex in response to a load applied by a user striding on the treadmill. The suspension connector includes a suspension pivot that allows rotation of the flexible deck around the suspension pivot.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an exercise machine that includes an elongated frame having a head end and a foot end, and a moveable carriage slidably coupled to the elongated frame and moveable between the head end and the foot end, the moveable carriage having a spring bracket coupled to an underside of the moveable carriage. The exercise machine also includes a spring support rod slideably coupled with the elongated frame and disposed adjacent the foot end, and selectively positionable with reference to the foot end by a handle that extends from an interior area of the elongated frame to an exterior area of the elongated frame. The exercise machine also includes at least one resistive member coupled at a first end with the spring support rod and at a second end with the spring bracket, and configured to bias the moveable carriage towards the foot end of the elongated frame.

Abstract: A running deck assembly and a treadmill are provided. The running deck assembly includes: a front running deck; a rear running deck, wherein a front end face of the rear running deck is hinged with a rear end face of the front running deck by a hinge, and a hinging gap is located at a location where the front running deck is hinged to the rear running deck; an annular running belt, which is rotatably mounted around the front running deck and the rear running deck with a clearance; and a flexible layer, which is laid on an upper surface of the front running deck and an upper surface of the rear running deck and covers the hinging gap.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for using an artificial intelligence engine to modify resistance of pedals of an exercise device. The method includes generating, by the artificial intelligence engine, a machine learning model trained to receive measurements as input, and outputting, based on the measurements, a control instruction that causes the exercise device to modify, independently from each other, the resistance of the pedals. While a user performs an exercise using the exercise device, the method includes receiving the measurements from sensors associated with the pedals. The method includes determining, based on the measurements, a quantifiable or qualitative modification to the resistance provided by a pedal of the pedals. The resistance provided by another pedal of the pedals is not modified. The method includes transmitting the control instruction to the exercise device to cause the resistance provided by the pedal to be modified.

Abstract: A device for producing assisted motion, active motion, and resisted motion of the lower extremity. The device includes an upper leg support with two pull handles and a transverse axis of rotation for elevating and lowering the user's upper leg and a foot plate with a transverse axis of rotation and rollers on linear motion track(s) allowing the lower extremity to be secured into the device while maximizing range of motion of the knee joint. The upper leg support and the foot plate are both attached to the baseboard, but are not connected to each other and can move independently of each other, allowing the device to be used in multiple positions and to fit a wide range of lower extremity sizes without the need for the device to be adjusted or custom fit to the user's lower extremity.

Abstract: A treadmill contains a body, a support assembly, a resistance unit, and a stop strap. The body includes a holder and a circular running belt. The support assembly includes multiple posts and two columns, wherein each column having a slidable space, and the slidable space having two first chutes. A resistance unit includes two sliding devices, two limitation structures, and a force exerting element. The respective sliding device has a slider and multiple first rollers. The respective limitation structure includes two cylinder units, a resilient unit, a first fixing unit, and a second fixing unit. The force exerting element has two connection rods connected on two ends thereof, and the respective connection rod of the force exerting element is coupled with the coupling portion of the slider of the respective sliding device.

Abstract: A running deck assembly and a treadmill are provided. The running deck assembly includes: a front running deck; a rear running deck, wherein a front end face of the rear running deck abuts a rear end face of the front running deck; a flexible layer, laid on an upper surface of the front running deck and an upper surface of the rear running deck; and an annular running belt, rotatably mounted around the front running deck and the rear running deck with a clearance.

Abstract: The punching bag having two sections is a physical training apparatus. The punching bag having two sections is adapted for use in training participants in combat sports. The punching bag having two sections presents a plurality of targets that are struck during training activities. The punching bag having two sections incorporates a plurality of punching bags, an internal fastener, and a harness. The internal fastener interconnect the plurality of punching bags. The harness limits the motion of a first punching bag selected from the plurality of punching bags relative to a second punching bag selected from the plurality of punching bags. Each of the plurality of punching bags forms a target selected from the plurality of targets.

Abstract: A handgrip exerciser device has two pivotally interconnected arms. Each arm has a first end region, a central region and a second end region. Each arm has at its first end region a hand grip. The central region forms a pivot pin receiving area. A pivot pin extends between the two arms enabling the arms to be rotatably connected together. Each arm having at its second end region a mounting portion. A resistance element providing a resistive force against rotational movement of the arms and having first and second ends. A first arm mounting portion supports the first end of the resistance element providing element. A second arm mounting portion supports the second end of the resistance element. An adjustment element adjusts the resistive force applied by the resistance element to the rotation of the two arms around the pivot pin.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a gymnastics swing trainer. The device comprises two parallel side support members and two fixed rungs forming a rectangular frame. An adjustable rung may be positioned along the side support members to accommodate the size of the user. A gymnast grasps the adjustable rung while placing her feet on the lower fixed rung. The rungs should be spaced the proper distance apart to allow the gymnast to maintain the proper hollow body position required for uneven parallel bar skills. Repeated training with the device allows for the proper body position to become an automatic response or to be retained in “muscle memory” such that the gymnast can focus on the skill while maintaining proper position.

Abstract: A wobble board includes a platform, a base having a generally flat bottom surface, and at least one compressible member positioned intermediate the platform and the base such that the platform is pivotable with respect to the base.

Abstract: A physical exercise apparatus includes a frame equipped with a crankset and a saddle. The saddle includes a chassis fastened to the frame, two saddle parts, and articulation members for articulating each saddle part relative to the frame around a pitch axis, a roll axis, and a yaw axis. The apparatus includes sensors for detecting a pitch movement, a roll movement, and a yaw movement of each saddle part respectively about the pitch, roll, and yaw axes, these movements resulting from pedaling made by a user. At least one calculation unit determines, from output signals of the sensors, angular amplitudes of the pitch, roll, and yaw movements. At least one screen is provided in order to display, depending on the angular amplitudes determined by the calculation unit, the position on each saddle part of a bearing point of an ischium of a user in the process of pedaling.

Abstract: A treadmill is provided. A rotation device rotatably supporting a track unit of the treadmill includes a pair of bearing trains rotatably installed at a frame structure and including a plurality of first bearings arranged along a movement direction of a belt to guide a movement of an upper region of a pair of belts and a front rotation module and a rear rotation module rotatably installed at the frame structure and respectively arranged at a front side and a rear side of the pair of bearing trains. At least one of the front rotation module and the rear rotation module includes a pair of rotation members arranged spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to a rotation direction thereof and a pair of rotation support units supporting the pair of rotation members such that the pair of rotation members rotate individually.

Abstract: A magnetic resistance structure and an exercise machine having the same are disclosed. The magnetic resistance structure includes a seat body, a turning disc unit, a movable seat, a control unit, and a magnetic field component. The turning disc unit is pivotally connected to the seat body in an axial direction. The turning disc unit has a non-magnetic induction part extending in a radial direction. The control unit is connected with the movable seat for controlling the movable seat to approach or move away from the non-magnetic induction part. The magnetic field component includes a first component and a second component. The first component is located on the seat body. The second component is located on the movable seat. The first component and the second component selectively generate a magnetic field by changing their relative positions.

Abstract: An exercise machine having a force transmission assembly rotatable in first and second directions, first and second wheels rotatable in first and second directions, a first directional coupler that couples the force transmission assembly to the first wheel when the force transmission assembly rotates in the first direction, and a second directional coupler that couples the force transmission assembly to the second wheel when the force transmission assembly rotates in the second direction. The first directional coupler allows the force transmission assembly to rotate with respect to the first wheel when the force transmission assembly moves in the second direction, and the second directional coupler allows the force transmission assembly to rotate with respect to the second wheel when the force transmission assembly moves in the first direction. A resistance mechanism may be configured to resist rotation of the first and second wheels independently from each other.

Abstract: A therapeutic bracelet includes a strip of elastomeric material that defines an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a plurality of finger holes extending through the strip. The strip of elastomeric material is configured to be positioned over an operative hand of a user and to be worn around a wrist of the user. Upon periodic removal of the therapeutic bracelet from the wrist, the user inserts one or more digits in the finger holes from the interior surface and stretches the therapeutic bracelet with a thumb of the operative hand or with an opposite hand. A method of using the therapeutic bracelet to alternately strengthen and stretch the operative hand is also provided. The bracelet may also be used for supporting the wrist in an ergonomically correct position; and, when turned inside out, for massaging sore or injured muscles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a manual treadmill, the manual treadmill includes a frame having a front support portion and a rear support portion, a running belt disposed about and supported by the front support portion and the rear support portion, and a speed limiting device, wherein the running belt rotates in a first rotating direction or a second rotating direction in response to a directional movement of a user. The speed limiting device includes a one-way bearing, a rotating element and a transmission element, wherein the rotating element is coupled to the front support portion, and the one-way bearing is connected to the rotating element via the transmission element to limit a speed of the running belt in the second rotating direction.

Abstract: An exercise system includes a base module having a seat with a seat depth, and a vertically adjustable back configured to fixedly engage with the base module at a first seat depth and a second seat depth different from the first seat depth.