Abstract: The present invention relates generally to exercise devices, and more specifically to exercise devices providing variable resistance when performing a wide variety of training movements. These exercise devices comprise a pulley system of elastic resistance bands or cords secured to a hinged A-shaped frame wherein the resistance imparted by the elastic bands or cords can be easily varied by engaging or disengaging individual resistance bands or lengthening or shortening individual bands.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to exercise devices, and more specifically to exercise devices providing variable resistance when performing a wide variety of training movements. These exercise devices comprise a pulley system of elastic resistance bands or cords secured to a hinged A-shaped frame wherein the resistance imparted by the elastic bands or cords can be easily varied by engaging or disengaging individual resistance bands or lengthening or shortening individual bands.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a U-bar the ends of which are pivotally coupled to two L-bars by rotatable hinge assemblies containing a torsion spring. The rotatable hinge assemblies have a torsion spring tension setting means configured to vary the tension of the torsion spring and to secure the torsion spring at two or more distinct tensions settings without disassembly of the apparatus thus providing two or more distinct levels of resistance to the relative rotation of each L-bar independently with respect to the U-bar. Additionally, in certain embodiments of the apparatus each hinge assembly has an operation setting means that functions to control the allowable independent rotation of each L-bar relative to the U-bar end sections.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a U-bar the ends of which are pivotally coupled to two L-bars by rotatable hinge assemblies containing a torsion spring. The rotatable hinge assemblies have a torsion spring tension setting means configured to vary the tension of the torsion spring and to secure the torsion spring at two or more distinct tensions settings without disassembly of the apparatus thus providing two or more distinct levels of resistance to the relative rotation of each L-bar independently with respect to the U-bar. Additionally, in certain embodiments of the apparatus each hinge assembly has an operation setting means that functions to control the allowable independent rotation of each L-bar relative to the U-bar end sections.

Abstract: A universal hair dryer holder includes a base including suction mechanism for releasably attaching the base to a generally flat surface and an adjustable arm extending from the base. The holder also includes a cradle for holding a hair dryer at an end of the arm opposite the base.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus in the form of a chair has a seat that is flexibly connected to a base such as with a helical spring that allows flexing in multiple directions. The chair has a base such as a plurality of legs so that it may be fixed with respect to a floor. The chair may include handlebars having handles positioned no higher than the height of the seat above the floor. A user may flex his or body so that the seat flexes with respect to the base and thereby exercise the user's core musculature.

Abstract: A torso exercise device includes a base support frame, a seat assembly, and a back support assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat and mechanism for connecting the seat to the base support frame in a manner enabling multi-directional resistive movement of the seat relative to the base support frame. The back support assembly is pivotally connected to the base support frame.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus having a base, a first arm pivotable at one end thereof to the base, a second arm pivoted along its length to the other end of the first arm, and resilient means between the first and second arms, whereby relative movement of the arms is effected by the application of force reacting against the resistance of the resilient means. By the selection of the pivot points and simplified construction of the present invention, and the pivotal nature of the first arm relative to the base, the apparatus is easily foldable to a collapsed condition for easy storage and transportation. In operation, the first arm may be prevented from pivoting by the insertion of a pin through mating holes between the first arm and the base, and when the pin is removed, the first arm is pivotable to a position adjacent the base, so that the entire unit has a thickness, in its folded state, of approximately the thickness of the two arms and base member.