Abstract: A foot plate for use in resistance training with elastic resistance bands includes a platform with a substantially flat upper side, a lower side, and at least one pair of opposed edges. Each edge in the pair includes a roller assembly having at least one roller to reduce friction during use. The foot plate also includes a plurality of bases that support the platform above the ground and create a space beneath it through which bands can pass freely. Additionally, one or more sets of guards are provided, each set defining a channel configured to guide an elastic band such that it contacts a roller from each of the opposed roller assemblies during an exercise. In some embodiments, the guards include rollers mounted to axles extending from the platform's underside. The roller assemblies may include cylindrical or concave rollers and may be segmented.

Abstract: A spacer may be provided for tension adjustment for apparatus for resistance training. The spacer may effect this adjustment by, e.g., changing the relative positions of some elements of the apparatus, which may thereby change the amount that a particular movement stretches an elastic band. The spacer may effectively shorten a connector supporting an arm supporting an elastic band serving as a resistance element in the resistance training apparatus. In embodiments, the spacer may be U-shaped; it may have a substantially flat lower surface and a sloped upper surface opposite the lower surface; it may have a first height and a second height that differs from the first height; and it may be configured to be capable of shortening the connector consequent to being removably clipped to the connector.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use in resistance training. The apparatus may include a bar with pulley hubs on its ends. The apparatus may further include two slings, each including connectors and a rigid, straight or arc-shaped bar. The slings may be suspended from the pulley hubs and support an elastic band, which may provide resistance during exercise. A footplate may also be provided to hold part of the band to the floor during use.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use in resistance training. The apparatus may include a bar with pulley hubs on its ends. The apparatus may further include two slings, each including connectors and a rigid, straight or arc-shaped bar. The slings may be suspended from the pulley hubs and support an elastic band, which may provide resistance during exercise. A footplate may also be provided to hold part of the band to the floor during use.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use in resistance training. The apparatus may include a bar with pulley hubs on its ends. The apparatus may further include two slings, each including connectors and a rigid, straight or arc-shaped bar. The slings may be suspended from the pulley hubs and support an elastic band, which may provide resistance during exercise. A footplate may also be provided to hold part of the band to the floor during use.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use in resistance training. The apparatus may include a bar with pulley hubs on its ends. The apparatus may further include two slings, each including connectors and a rigid, straight or arc-shaped bar. The slings may be suspended from the pulley hubs and support an elastic band, which may provide resistance during exercise. A footplate may also be provided to hold part of the band to the floor during use.