Abstract: An exercise machine comprising a base, a horizontal turntable mounted on the base to rotate about a vertical axis, and two hydraulic assemblies each connecting the turntable to the base. The outboard portions of the hydraulic assemblies are mounted on upstanding base studs affixed to and spaced 2" inwardly from the rim of the base, using adjustable sleeves threadably engaging the outboard distal ends of the pistons of the hydraulic assemblies. The base studs are angled 721/2.degree. to either side of the support affixed to the base. The inboard ends of the hydraulic assemblies are affixed to studs depending from the turntable about 5" radially outwardly from the turntable's rotational axis. The turntable studs are positioned angularly 120.degree. to either side of the center line of the turntable. The resistance against rotation of the turntable increases sinusoidally when the turntable's center line is 471/2.degree.

Abstract: The present invention is a torso building exercise machine including the following elements: (a) a stationary base; (b) a horizontally disposed rotatable turntable mounted generally centrally of the base, the turntable having a single degree of freedom about its vertical axis; (c) at least one tank-like compartment for holding an adjustable amount of liquid located near the periphery of the turntable; and (d) an upright stationary stanchion mounted on the base, the stanchion carrying an array of horizontal handholds at various vertical levels and selectively grippable by a person while performing various torso twisting exercises on the turntable.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a torso building exercise machine including the following elements: (a) a stationary base; (b) a horizontally disposed rotatable turntable mounted on the base, the turntable having a single degree of freedom about its vertical axis; (c) posts for holding adjustable weights located near the periphery of the turntable; and (d) an upright stationary stanchion mounted on the base, the stanchion carrying a headrest and horizontal handholds in curved array at various vertical levels and selectively grippable by a person while performing various twisting exercises on the turntable.

Abstract: An exercising apparatus that is designed particularly for therapeutic purposes. The apparatus includes a rotatable turntable on a stationary base, and a post extending through the weight supporting center of the turntable for supporting a person. A pipe frame is mounted on the base for being grasped by the person so as to twist himself on the device. A pull rope is tied to the turntable and passed over a pulley on the base for hand-rotating the same.

Abstract: An apparatus upon which a person can do various different exercises; the apparatus including a stationary base having two posts with handgrips, a rotatable platform between the posts, adjustable weights upon the platform, two rotatable inclined pads stationarily located on the platform for standing upon, a head brace supported on the posts, and an upwardly pull cord from a center of the platform for causing it to rotate.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus which can be variously grasped while different torsion or other muscular movements are performed; the apparatus including a long hollow cylindrical bar having an enlarged circular handhold at each end, each handhold having an annular groove for receiving the fingers, a pair of spaced apart, short legs extending perpendicular to the bar, each outer end of the legs having a large circular foot which can alternately serve as handholds and a center of the bar having openings on opposite sides for the thumb and fingers of a user to permit squeezing of a sponge positioned in the center of the hollow bar.

Abstract: An exercising apparatus for purposes of attaining physical fitness; the apparatus including an inclined platform for standing upon, an upstanding polytetrafluoroethylene (also known by the trademark TEFLON) coated pole secured at its lower end to the platform and along which a person can slide his hands while firmly grasping the post, the post having bulbous enlargements intermittently along its entire length; and the pole's upper end storing removable sleeves of polytetrafluoroethylene coated, foam rubber and which are fluted, one of the sleeves being longer so as to be grasped by the hands and twisted so as to exercise the wrists, while the other sleeve is short for being grasped over the ends and twisted so as to exercise the fingers.

Abstract: An apparatus upon which a person can perform physical exercises so as to tone his muscles and promote muscular development; the device consisting of an angularly adjustable platform upon which the person stands, and a lower end of a tall pipe assembly being pivotable about a universal joint mounted upon the platform, the pipe assembly consisting of interconnected pipe sections all having a Teflon or other slippery material outer surface so to resist the person getting a firm grasp thereof during various exercises.

Abstract: A Teflon exercising device for doing isometric physical body movements; the device being made in either of several different models or designs wherein each of which there is an elongated bar having either a ball on each end, or a suction cup for anchoring to any stationary, flat surface; the bar being firmly grasped by the hands while a force is applied on the hands to force them to slide along the axis of the bar, so that the opposing forces exercises and strengthens the muscles.

Abstract: An exercising apparatus that is designed particularly for therapeutic purposes. The apparatus includes a rotatable turntable on a stationary base, and a post extending through the weight supporting center of the turntable for supporting a person. A pipe frame is mounted on the base for being grasped by the person so as to twist himself on the device. A pull rope is tied to the turntable and passed over a pulley on the base for hand-rotating the same.