Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved fitness device; specifically, the present invention relates to a stationary fitness machine designed to strengthen multiple muscle groups including the abdominal, chest, intercoastal, latissimus dorsi, rhomboid, deltoid, bicep, forearm, oblique and gluteus maximus muscles using a unique, advanced, combined pull-up, fly movement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tensioning element (1) for tensioning a jumping mat (15) on a frame (16) of a trampoline (19) with the aid of an elastic cable (18), wherein the tensioning element (1) comprises a basic body (2) with a plurality of retaining elements (3a-3c) for retaining the elastic cable (18). In order to allow variable adjustment of the mat tensioning, the invention proposes to provide a plurality of retaining elements (3a-3c) on the same side of the basic body (2), and therefore the elastic cable can be positioned optionally around one or more of the retaining elements (3a-3c).

Abstract: An apparatus for physical exercise comprising a resistance arrangement having at least one hydraulic cylinder adapted for providing resistance forces in at least a first and a second direction, the apparatus having a force transmission assembly through which the resistance forces are operable. The force transmission assembly having at least one actuation member being in operable engagement therewith and being adapted to transfer forces generated by a user in at least two directions of motion to the at least one hydraulic cylinder via the force transmission assembly. The resistance forces created by the at least one hydraulic cylinder opposing the user generated forces.

Abstract: A bimanual arm trainer that provides therapeutic bimanual repetitive exercise to improve upper body movement and flexibility has a top support that is elevated relative to a ground surface. The trainer further includes: (a) first and second arm holders that are pivotable relative to the top support; and (b) first and second arm holder housings that are pivotably coupled to the top support and can be moved into a plurality of different positions and locked in place in one of the plurality of different positions relative to the top support. The first arm holder is pivotably coupled to the first arm holder and the second arm holder is pivotably coupled to the second arm holder. A reciprocating translation mechanism operatively connects the first and second arm holders such that the motion of one of the first and second arm holders is mirrored in the other of the first and second arm holders.

Abstract: A stepper includes a base, a linking rod, two pedals and two adjusting mechanisms. The linking rod is disposed on the base and includes two ends that are concentrically rotated with each other. Each of the adjusting mechanism includes a blocking member and a blocking block. The blocking member includes a first blocking surface. The blocking block includes at least one second blocking surface resisting the first blocking surface of the blocking member. When one of the pedals is lowered along a gravity direction, one of the first blocking surfaces and one of the second blocking surfaces are inclined along the gravity direction to link up one end of the linking rod thereby concentrically rotating the other end of the linking rod, and the other first blocking surface is resisted by the other second blocking surface thereby swinging and raising the other pedal.

Abstract: A stepper includes a base, a linking rod, two pedals and two mechanisms. The linking rod is disposed on the base. Each of the adjusting mechanism includes a blocking member, an adjusting base and an eccentric member. The blocking member includes a first blocking surface. The adjusting base is disposed on the base. The eccentric member is rotatably disposed on the adjusting base and includes at least two second blocking surfaces. The two second blocking surfaces selectively resist the first blocking surface. When one of the pedals is lowered, one of the first blocking surfaces and one of the second blocking surfaces are inclined to link up one end of the linking rod, and the other end of the linking rod is concentrically rotated, and the other first blocking surface is resisted by the other second blocking surface, thereby rotating and raising the other pedal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rowing device having a seat and track arrangement, a handle, and a resistance mechanism, with the seat track being disposed on a carriage. The carriage itself is movable relative to a base of the device and is drivable in a posterior and anterior direction. The device includes a controller operatively connected to a drive mechanism and to a seat position sensor. As the rower exercises, the controller sometimes generates an instruction to move the carriage in an anterior direction when the seat is at or near its posterior extreme position, to thereby simulate a “rush” circumstance as may be encountered on a crewed shell.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a pair of apparatuses wearable on feet of a user. Each apparatus is configurable between expanded configurations and compressed configurations to simulate a selected motion when the user wearing the pair of apparatuses travels by foot. One of the apparatuses can move towards an expanded configuration while the other apparatus moves towards a compressed configuration.

Abstract: A leg stretching device includes a base frame, a support plate adjustably coupled to the base frame, a leg tube including a proximal end hingedly connected to the base frame and a distal end, a foot plate disposed at the distal end of the leg tube, and an actuation assembly including an actuation tube hingedly connected to the base frame and an actuation bar slidably disposed within the actuation tube and hingedly connected to the leg tube. The actuation assembly includes an actuator motor for moving the actuation bar relative to the actuation tube to reposition the leg tube relative to the base frame.

Abstract: An exercise system including a bar having a cushioned section and two non-cushioned sections configured for a user to grip while performing a pushup; a support apparatus, the support apparatus including: two side structures; a back structure affixed to an edge of each of the two side structures via one or more hinges, wherein the back structure is configured to be positioned against a wall; and a plurality of parallel slots formed in an edge of each of the two side structures opposite the edge of each side structure affixed to the back structure, wherein the parallel slots are configured to support the bar when a user performs a pushup; wherein the one or more hinges attaching each side structure to the back structure allow a user to transition the support apparatus between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration.

Abstract: An object of one or more embodiments of the method presented is to provide an analysis of swing features relative to a target line. To accomplish this, a golfer selects a target line, which is an imaginary line connecting the position of a strike object, such as a golf ball, with an intended target. The target line is stored on a mobile device. A sensing unit attached to a golf club captures orientation and acceleration data during a swing, which is analyzed relative to the intended target, against a baseline swing model. The method also provides feedback on golf club position when the golfer is addressing the ball, prior to the backswing. The golfer receives feedback on swing performance swing performance relative to the target line for each club and various swings types, such as chips or bunker shots.

Abstract: A collision detection system configured to determine when a ball or other object impacts against a playing surface, record the location of the object's impact, and compare the object's impact location against one or more preset virtual target areas to determine whether or not the object was successfully hit into a desired area of the playing surface and immediately reward the player with various types of audible and/or visual responses for hitting the target.

Abstract: A system for evaluating and/or improving the performance characteristics of an athlete, such as speed, agility and quickness, includes a plurality of training objects that can be arranged on a drill circuit, wherein each training object includes a radio frequency transceiver for communicating with another training object, a visual display for signaling an athlete, a sensor for detecting the athlete's position relative to the training object, and a battery with required conductors for powering the radio frequency transceiver, visual display and sensor.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a method for automatically evaluating a progression of a training exercise, including providing a plurality of location information for at least one movable object participating in the training exercise and providing at least one predetermined exercise target. The plurality of location information is compared to the exercise target and a progression of the training exercise is evaluated based on the result of the comparison.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a mobile phone for calculating the amount of exercise are provided. The method includes: acquiring information related to a road environment; determining, according to the acquired information related to the road environment, a first correction parameter corresponding to the information related to the road environment; acquiring a motion displacement of a user; and determining the amount of exercise of the user according to the motion displacement and the first correction parameter. With the technical solutions provided by the present disclosure, information related to a road environment is acquired through a sensor, so that the amount of exercise of a user can be calcualted in combination with the road environment.

Abstract: We have disclosed systems and methods for portable performance monitoring of an individual during a physical activity. The systems and methods may include a portable sensor component configured to be carried by the individual during the physical activity and configured to obtain movement data for the athlete individual during the physical activity. The systems and methods may also include a portable output component configured to be carried by the individual during the physical activity and configured to provide an output to the individual during the physical activity. The systems and methods may further include a portable processing component in communication with the portable sensor component and the portable output component, where the portable processing component is configured to be carried by the individual during the physical activity. The portable processing component may be configured to identify movement of the individual during the physical activity.

Abstract: A wearable device used in various exercise types. The wearable device includes a storage unit, at least one physiological data sensing unit, at least one movement sensing unit, an input display unit and a processing unit. The storage unit stores a plurality of default exercise types and their corresponding exercise evaluating algorithms. The at least one physiological data sensing unit measures a physiological data from a user. The at least one movement sensing unit measures a movement data from the user. The input display unit is used to select at least one exercise types from the plurality of default exercise types by the user. By setting the physiological data, the movement data or the combination thereof as input parameters of the exercise evaluating algorithm, the processing unit can real-time compute an exercise performance when the user carries out the at least one selected exercise type.

Abstract: An exercise machine monitoring and instruction system for the movement of an element of an exercise machine by an exerciser and providing automated feedback to the exerciser to help improve the exercise in real-time. The exercise machine monitoring and instruction system generally includes an exercise machine having a movable element that moves between a first position and a second position in a reciprocating manner, a sensor that detects a real-time position of the movable element, a processor in communication with the sensor to receive the real-time position data from the sensor related to a position of the movable element and a feedback device in communication with the processor that provides real-time instructions to the exerciser on how to adjust their workout to achieve a desired result.

Abstract: Exercise equipment having the control system capable to switch the equipment in its existing highest resistance mode in order to impede and thus discourage the usage of this equipment by an unauthorized user. Exercise equipment capable to detect unauthorized use and activating an alarm in order to discourage the usage of this equipment by an unauthorized user.

Abstract: A scuba mask structure includes at least one window section, a mounting seat for receiving an attachable device to removably attach thereto, and an integrally formed supporting section. The supporting section is insert molded around a periphery of the window section and an end of the mounting seat so that the mounting seat is at one side of the supporting section and the window section is at another side of the supporting section so as to form a seamless scuba mask. Such a structure is formed by first placing the window section and the mounting seat in a mold and forming through injection the support section to be insert molded with the mounting seat and the window section for wrapping around a periphery of the window section so that a seamless scuba mask that, in the entirety thereof, has an integrally formed configuration.

Abstract: In a golf ball including dimples having coma shapes, the dimples are arranged such that one comma shaped dimple replaces a circular dimple, two or more comma shaped dimples of different sizes replace one circular dimple, comma shaped dimples having different shapes are arranged in a mixed type arrangement, circular dimples and comma shaped dimples are arranged in a mixed type arrangement, or a discontinuous annular dimple is added to the comma shaped dimples. Thus, a disadvantage of a large circular dimple may be removed and simultaneously a golf ball with stable flight capability and a long flight distance may be provided.

Abstract: In a golf ball including dimples having coma shapes, the dimples are arranged such that one comma shaped dimple replaces a circular dimple, two or more comma shaped dimples of different sizes replace one circular dimple, comma shaped dimples having different shapes are arranged in a mixed type arrangement, circular dimples and comma shaped dimples are arranged in a mixed type arrangement, or a discontinuous annular dimple is added to the comma shaped dimples. Thus, a disadvantage of a large circular dimple may be removed and simultaneously a golf ball with stable flight capability and a long flight distance may be provided.

Abstract: An inner tube includes a tube body, a yarn layer and a rubber layer, wherein the yarn layer is attached to an external surface of the tube body, the rubber layer is attached to an external surface of the yarn layer and is then vulcanized, in such a manner that a rubber raw material of the rubber layer permeates through yarn gaps of the yarn layer, so as to integrate the tube body, the yarn layer with the rubber layer. The inner tube provided by the present invention has excellent jumping ability, high strength, good durability, small circumferential error, and excellent balance and flight stability.

Abstract: A modified sphere structure including: a sphere body with a groove formed on a surface of the sphere body along a distribution path; a light source module disposed in a containing space of the sphere body, wherein the groove is connected to the containing space to define a light releasing space and light emitted from the light source passes through the light releasing space; and a light guiding member filling to the light releasing space to allow the light emitted from the light source to be distributed on the light guiding member along the distribution path and transmitted to outside of the sphere body.

Abstract: A sports racquet includes a head portion and a handle assembly. The handle assembly includes an elongate shaft coupled to and longitudinally extending from the head portion, a pallet extending over the elongate shaft with an outer surface defining longitudinally extending flats, a pallet cap mechanically interlocked to the pallet and a grip extending over the pallet and the pallet cap.

Abstract: A golf club head accessory is provided and includes a weighted tape attachable and conformable to a golf club head. The weighted tape includes an adhesive layer and a weighted layer having an inner surface proximate the adhesive layer and an exterior surface opposite the interior surface, with the exterior surface having indicia thereon that forms a repeating pattern.

Abstract: Some embodiments include club heads having reinforced club head faces. Other embodiments of related club heads and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A driver type golf club head formed of a metal shell and having an overall volume of at least 400 cc having a geometry and weight distribution and a unique multi-level striking face that locates the center of gravity of the club head below a horizontal midline of the striking face and further locates the center of gravity behind said striking face at least 38 percent of the distance between said striking face and said rear surface or 42 mm behind the striking face.

Abstract: A wood golf club head used for a driver, comprises: a face portion having a ball hitting surface; a heel portion located at an end on the side of a shaft relative to the ball hitting surface; and a toe portion located at an end facing away from the heel portion relative to the ball hitting surface. A ratio of a maximum length (L1 (unit: mm)) of the wood golf club head in a direction from the heel portion toward the toe portion relative to the volume of the wood golf club head (unit: cm3) is equal to or greater than 0.30 and equal to or less than 1.04.

Abstract: A weight system including a weight channel formed in the body, the weight channel comprising a first wall and a second wall, an adjustable weight comprising a first member, a second member, and a fastener, the first member and the second member configured such that rotation of the fastener in a first direction forces the first member towards the second member and rotation of the fastener a second direction, opposite the first direction, forces the first member away from the second member; wherein the first member and the second member are configured to engage the weight channel when the fastener is rotated in the second direction, locking the adjustable weight in place in the weight channel; and wherein the adjustable weight is unlocked and free to slide along the channel when the fastener is rotated in the first direction.

Abstract: A sports article comprising an elongate tubular shaft comprised of a fiber-reinforced resin matrix composite material, wherein the elongate tubular shaft has a longitudinal direction and the shaft is multilaminar and includes at least two fibrous layers, each of which is helically wrapped about a wrapping direction extending along the longitudinal direction to form the elongate tubular shaft, wherein each fibrous layer comprises a plurality of oriented structural fibers which are substantially aligned along the longitudinal direction so as to be oriented within +/?10° of the longitudinal direction, the oriented structural fibers having a length, along the longitudinal direction, of less than the length of the elongate tubular shaft to form discontinuous structural fibers serially oriented along the elongate tubular shaft. Also disclosed is a method to produce such a multilaminar elongate tubular shaft.

Abstract: A golf club shaft which satisfies strength and is lightweight is provided by the present invention. This golf club shaft comprises one or more fiber-reinforced resin layers, and is characterized by satisfying the following relationship (1), wherein x [mm] is the displacement in a cantilever bending test, M [g] is the mass of the golf club shaft, and L [mm] is the length thereof, and by satisfying the following strength standard values [1]-[4]: M×(L/1168)<49.66 e?0.0015x (relationship 1); [1] the three-point bending strength at T-90 (the position 90 mm apart from the smaller-diameter end) is 800 N or higher; [2] the three-point bending strength at T-175 (the position 175 mm apart from the smaller-diameter end) is 400 N or higher; [3] the three-point bending strength at T-525 (the position 525 mm apart from the smaller-diameter end) is 400 N or higher; and [4] the three-point bending strength at B-175 (the position 175 mm apart from the larger-diameter end) is 400 N or higher.

Abstract: A golf grip comprising two texturized surface patterns formed by outward-extending resiliently pliable protrusions. The first texturized surface pattern encircles an upper portion while the second texturized surface pattern encircles a lower portion of the golf grip. A border region separates the two texturized surface patterns. The border region defines an elongate tongued shape of the first texturized surface pattern extending along the top surface of the golf grip from its butt end and further defines an elliptical wave shape receding toward the butt end of the golf grip the opposite side surfaces of the golf grip. The two texturized surface patterns may be identical wherein each texturized surface pattern comprises a plurality of rows of equidistantly spaced-apart globular protrusions extending outward from the golf grip, each of the rows offset from its adjacent rows whereby the spaced-apart globular protrusions form a honeycomb pattern.

Abstract: An adjustable golf cup providing multiple cup diameters, a puttable upper surface, and advertising opportunity.

Abstract: The subject of the utility model is a multi-purpose sports apparatus particularly for improving footballers' technical skills, comprising a foundation body (10) containing a playing surface (11) and an obstacle element (20). The distinctive feature of the method is that the playing surface (11) of the foundation body (10) looking from the interior of the foundation body (10) has an least partially convex top surface (15) and the foundation body (10) has a support structure (30) which separates the playing surface (11) from the base (2).

Abstract: A net apparatus arranged to provide a net structure to capture or catch a projectile, that is easy to setup and is collapsible such that the frame structure is easy to assemble by a single individual. The net apparatus comprising a base structure including at least one support portion, at least one base extension, and a hinge, wherein the at least one support portion is coupled to the at least one base extension and the hinge. At least one rod is removably coupled to the base structure and received by a net, wherein the net is adapted to exert a force on the at least one rod causing the at least one rod to exert a force onto said hinge in order to lock the at least one support portion.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a ball tee for supporting a ball. The ball tee includes a base, a telescoping post, a clamp, and a ball holder. The base presents a plurality of laterally extending arms and an opening. The telescoping post includes a static segment and a first telescoping segment. The clamp is configured to secure the telescoping post to the base. The clamp is disposed at least partially within said opening of the base and at least partially around said static segment of the telescoping post. The ball holder is disposed atop the telescoping post configured to support a ball. The ball holder includes a rolled flexible sheet and an outer holder (and in some embodiments an inner holder). The rolled flexible sheet presents a generally conical shape oriented with a large end upward for supporting the ball, and is at least partially disposed within the outer holder.

Abstract: Practice hockey goaltenders, positionable on a playing surface in front of a hockey goal, include a generally three-dimensional representation of a life-size hockey goaltender disposed in a playing position having a front side and a rear side. The generally rigid three-dimensional representation represents a padded left leg, a padded right leg, a hockey stick, a blocker, a catcher, a torso, and a mask. The practice hockey goaltender includes rearwardly-extending supports, releasably attachable spikes, a weight distribution so that it is supportable in an angled forward orientation on a forwardly and upwardly-extending bottom surface portion, an appearance of being formed from plate-like components, and/or a hollow monolithic structure.

Abstract: A batting tee includes a base and an attachment portion attached to the base. A first rod is optionally releasably connected to the attachment portion. A second rod having an outer diameter less than an inner diameter of the first rod is positioned at least partially in the first rod. One or more O-rings are positioned on the second rod within the first rod. A collar is attached to the first rod and positioned to allow the second rod to pass through the collar while resisting passage of the O-ring out of the first rod. A rod cap is attached to an end of the second rod and positioned to resist removal of the O-ring from the second rod. A ball holder is attached to the other end of the second rod. The second rod is movable telescopically within the first rod to raise and lower the ball holder.

Abstract: A pointer rod may be selectively positioned on a person or apparatus held and swung by a person and selectively positioned and oriented to provide a visible magnified indication of the motion of position at which the pointer rod is positioned.

Abstract: A family of sports teaching applications that delivers customized lessons driven by the analysis of user body motions where data is captured via the accelerometer and gyroscope in a mobile device, such as a smartphone is provided. Each specific application is designed with motion data models that define proper form for athletes in club sports such as, but not limited to, golf, baseball hitting, hockey, polo, and racquet sports such as, but not limited to, table tennis, squash, badminton and throwing sports like baseball pitching, football, discus, javelin, and shot put, and other sports such as skiing and running. The Invention is also applicable to the customized fitting of sports equipment such as golf clubs, baseball bats, tennis racquets, etc. to athletes unique swing motions and swing speeds, and for multiplayer tournament competitions via the Internet utilizing the swing motion analysis and system described herein.

Abstract: A golf stance guide apparatus is disclosed. The golf stance guide apparatus comprises a side strip, an upper horizontal strip and a lower horizontal strip. The upper horizontal strip and the lower horizontal strip are removable coupled, at right angle, to the side strip. The lower horizontal strip may be adjusted by fitting inside one of a plurality of hole in a bottom portion of the side strip. The side strip and the upper horizontal strip, in combination, may provide coordinates for a golf ball. Further, the lower horizontal strip may provide numeric positions for left foot and right foot of a golfer. Furthermore, a golf stance guide container for carrying the golf stance guide apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of Golf. The present invention provides new and improved solution to play golf in a more efficient manner. This invention is capable of measuring the green speed in most appropriate unit i.e. “inches per second”, which will give the golfer a better understanding to determine the “intensity of hit”. This device can be used for right and as well as left handed players. It can be used for both indoor as well as outdoor practices. This device enables a putting surface or “Green” to be mapped to assist golf courses and players to depict dynamic motion of the ball in terms of direction and velocity specific to variable distances.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes an adjustable frame being attachable to an assistive ambulation device. The adjustable frame includes removable handles, fitting arms located on a lower portion of the adjustable frame to receive a fitness attachment, and attachment points on located on the lower portion of the adjustable frame to couple a resistance device. A jump rope trainer includes a handle; flexible tubing including a handle fastener to connect the handle to the flexible tubing; and a soft sphere shaped object. The flexible tubing includes a soft sphere shaped object fastener to connect the soft sphere shaped object to the flexible tubing.

Abstract: A portable pitching mound that offers the strength and durability of a traditional dirt mound that is compatible with turf fields and will not create an edge lip on a baseball field.

Abstract: There is provided a sensor device capable of operating and reducing electric power consumption effectively, in response to sensing data of a state of the hitting tool used by the user, the sensor device including: a sensor unit configured to directly or indirectly detect sensing data indicating a motion and an orientation of a hitting tool, a communication unit configured to transmit the sensing data detected by the sensor unit to an external device, and a control unit configured to control operation of the sensor unit and the communication unit. The control unit or the sensor unit changes at least one of the sensor unit and the control unit to an electric power saving mode, upon detecting that the hitting tool has a specific orientation for a certain amount of time.

Abstract: A motion analysis device includes a calculation unit which specifies a first imaginary plane, that is, a shaft plane formed by a first line segment representing a direction in which a shaft part of a sporting gear in a static posture extends and a second line segment representing a ball hitting direction, with the use of an output from an inertial sensor.

Abstract: A protective headgear for a baseball or softball fielder includes a rigid outer protective shell that has a first side portion, an opposing second side portion and a brim that extends outwardly from a front portion. The outer protective shell has a top opening and a rear opening that is defined between the first and second side portions. As a result, the protective headgear does not completely circumscribe the fielder's head. The protective headgear also includes an impact absorption material disposed along an inner surface of the outer protective shell and also an inner cap to be worn beneath the outer protective shell. The inner cap is formed of a breathable material and can be in the form of a skull cap.

Abstract: Protective shoulder pads to be worn by an individual engaged in a contact sport, such as football, lacrosse or hockey, are provided. The shoulder pads protect an individual wearing the protective shoulder pads against impact to the superior, anterior, posterior and/or lateral regions of the shoulder and upper arm regions. The shoulder pads include a release mechanism that releasably couples left and right arch members of the shoulder pads and allows for removal of the shoulder pads from the individual while he or she is maintained in the supine position, thus decreasing the risk of further injuring the individual wearing the protective shoulder pads.

Abstract: A braking system for a wheeled apparatus and an improved wheeled apparatus, such as a skateboard, are described where the braking system allows for easy, quick and universal mounting onto the deck of a typical board.