Abstract: Apparatus for strength and aerobic conditioning is disclosed, and comprises a frame with support from which a support arm projects. A rotatable hub is mounted on the support arm, and a suspension rod with a resistance mass at one end depends from the hub. The suspension rod is slidable through the hub and may be set in different angular positions relative to the hub. A crank with a handle and adjustable-length offset arm are engaged with the end of the support arm opposite the hub. A stand or platform for secure footing may be used across the base of the frame or, alternatively, a treadmill/workout bench, when unfolded folded, may be used under foot. The treadmill/workout bench has a rectangular frame with side rails; cross braces; forward, rearward and interior rollers; and, one or more endless, circulating belts.

Abstract: Apparatus for practicing a wide range of sports is disclosed, and comprises a frame with an upstanding support standard from which a support arm projects. A rotatable hub is mounted on the support arm, and a vertically depending suspension rod depends from the hub. An extensible set of telescopically nested cylinders is mounted horizontally at the lower end of the suspension rod. An extensible central rod within the cylinders supports a target object on a presentation stalk. The target object can simulate any kind of ball or other sports object normally hit, caught or otherwise contacted in normal play. In an electromechanical embodiment, a motor engaged through gears to the suspension rod permits the nested cylinders, and thus the target object, to be raised or lowered. A motor within the outermost nested cylinder engaged through gears, a pulley and cable to the central rod permits the central rod to be rapidly retracted, along with all intermediate cylinders into the outermost cylinder.