Abstract: An apparatus used to strengthen muscles of the neck, which includes a head strap that wraps snugly and comfortably around the head of a user, a hook and loop fastener component that connects the head strap with an elastic tube at each end of the tube; and a handle that is attached along the elastic tube. The user wears the apparatus around the head, and extends the handle taut to create tension in the neck. When the elastic tube is extended, the user performs full range of motion exercises to strengthen the neck. A user of this apparatus has increased neck strength which correlates with a lower risk for sustaining a concussion.

Abstract: The present disclosure teaches an apparatus used to strengthen muscles of the neck. A head strap wraps snugly and comfortably around the head of a user. A hook and loop fastener component connects the head strap with an elastic tube at each end of the tube. A handle is attached along the elastic tube. The user wears the apparatus around the head, and extends the handle taut to create tension in the neck. When the elastic tube is extended, the user performs full range of motion exercises to strengthen the neck. A user of this apparatus has increased neck strength which correlates with a lower risk for sustaining a concussion.

Abstract: A portable assembly forming a polyhedron or other geometric-shaped enclosure, the assembly comprising a framed enclosure member having generally the shape of a polyhedron when erected, multiple frame member supports that form edges of the polyhedron-shaped enclosure, the multiple frame member supports supporting the framed enclosure member, and multiple tensile members, each tensile member removably attached to a point along a longitudinal axis of a first frame member support, the tensile member extending from the first frame member support through the polyhedron-shaped enclosure and removably attached to a point along a longitudinal axis of a second frame member support, the tensile member extending from the second frame member support through the polyhedron-shaped enclosure to a point along a longitudinal axis of a third frame member support such that the tensile members form peripheries of multiple voids inside the polyhedron-shaped enclosure.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus and method for training swimmers. The device is a guide (10) of substantially rigid shape. It is used to teach and condition the swimmer's upper body. As a swimmer traces the perimeter of the guide with his arm in a manner as if he were swimming, the swimming techniques of high elbow catch and high elbow stroke path are executed. The device will enable a swimmer to train form in a template like manner. It can also be combined with resistive means to train strength at the same time as training form.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus and method for training swimmers. The device is a guide (10) of substantially rigid shape. It is used to teach and condition the swimmer's upper body. As a swimmer traces the perimeter of the guide with his arm in a manner as if he were swimming, the swimming techniques of high elbow catch and high elbow stroke path are executed. The device will enable a swimmer to train form in a template like manner. It can also be combined with resistive means to train strength at the same time as training form.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus and method for training athletes or rehabilitating disabled or injured individuals. The device is used to assist users with training muscle fibers that are difficult to train. This device will allow a coach to assist the user with the development of muscles. A user portion (14) of the belt (60) is used to harness a user during an exercise. A controller portion (12) may be connected to the user portion (14) for applying and controlling resistance during the exercise. The training apparatus is used to apply the overload (i.e., additional resistance) at single points or in short phases in order to maintain specificity of the learned action; not to train similar but alternate patterns of action that would not be used by the neuromuscular system when executing the original action. In addition, the apparatus allows the controller the option of assisting the user with the training by choosing whether to pull a releasing handle.

Abstract: The assembly is a swim exercise device to be secured around a support structure near the surface of water and includes a length of cord (12) with two loops (22, 34, or 134) formed at each end. The first loop (22) is formed by a first guide means (14) being made of flexible sheet material which is bent to align pairs of holes (16, 18) for threading of the cord (12) therethrough which naturally resists such folding motion to remain biased toward flat which grips and prevents movement of the cord (12) therethrough. The second loop (34, 134) is formed by a second guide means (38) or a flexible strap (54). The cord (12) is positioned around a support structure and the first loop (22) is threaded through the second loop (34, 134) and is pulled taut to secure the assembly near the surface of water for exercising. Variable resistance is obtained by using an elastic cord (12) and variable elasticity is accomplished by adjusting the length of cord (12) between the first loop (22) and the second loop (34, 134).