Abstract: A trampoline includes a trampoline frame including a trampoline frame ring supported by a trampoline frame. A trampoline bed is supported across the trampoline frame. The trampoline frame is foldable. Enclosure poles are oriented in a vertical orientation when the enclosure poles are in a deployed position. One or more hinge joints connect the enclosure poles to the trampoline frame. The enclosure poles are mounted to the trampoline frame ring at the hinge joints. The enclosure poles fold inward to a horizontal position when the enclosure poles fold to a folded position. The enclosure poles may overlap each other when folding to the folded position.

Abstract: A fitness apparatus for enabling numerous different fitness routines on a single piece of apparatus and having two side assemblies each having upright metal bars of hollow tubular construction each having fastening holes along its length, generally L-shaped junction portions of said upright bars of similar hollow tubular material and having fastening holes therealong, cross members extending between the two side assemblies holding them in spaced apart locations, floor rests on both side assemblies, a first fitness exercise attachment secured to one of the side assemblies, and, a second fitness exercise attachment, different from the first fitness exercise attachment, secured to the other side assemblies.

Abstract: An adjustable resistance system for use with an indoor cycle comprising a magnetic resistance assembly, a friction brake assembly, and a resistance adjustment assembly.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a uniquely constructed, lightweight calf raise exercise device is provided which is user friendly, portable, and inexpensive—providing athletes with the ability to effectively strengthen leg muscles without going to the gym, which is optimal for the busy lifestyle. The calf raise device generally includes a platform assembly having a length extending between a front side and a rear side, the platform assembly including a first surface extending a segment of the length from the front side and an elevated second surface extending the remainder of the length between the first surface and the rear side, wherein the first surface is configured to support the user's heels during operation and the second surface is configured to support the user's toes during operation and throughout the motion of the calf raise.

Abstract: A workout device that has an arcuate body having first and second ends, and one or more attachment points extending through the body, each attachment point for releasably attaching a load and for releasably attaching an anchor to suspend the workout device.

Abstract: An adjustable barbell or dumbbell or exercise device includes a handle device having a handle bar engageable into grooves of a number of weight members, a hand grip rotatably disposed on the handle bar, and a number of plates rotatably disposed on the handle bar and rotated in concert with the hand grip, the plates are selectively engageable between the weight members and the plates each include an engaging element for engaging with tongues of the weight members when the plates are rotated relative to the handle bar with the hand grip, and for anchoring a selected number of weight members to the handle bar with the plates and for allowing the weight members to be easily and quickly attached to the handle bar.

Abstract: An adjustable barbell or dumbbell or exercise device includes a handle device having a handle bar engageable into grooves of a number of weight members, a number of plates disposed on the handle bar and engageable between the weight members, and the plates each include an engaging element for engaging with the weight members and for anchoring a selected number of weight members to the handle bar, and a detecting device is attached to the handle device and includes a weight detector connected to a processing unit for sending weighing signals to the processing unit, and a displayer for displaying a total weight of the handle device and the weight members.

Abstract: A dumbbell with a selectable number of weight disks includes a handle with pins projectable in opposing directions, a base assembly for accommodating two sets of weight disks standing upright, and having through-going openings. Neighbouring weight disks have mutually cooperating connecting arrangements which axially interconnect the weight disks but which permit radial separation. The projection lengths of the pins are stepwise selectable in order thereby to permit selection of the number of weight disks carried on the handle. The handle has, in opposing ends, connecting arrangements for interconnecting with the connecting arrangements of the innermost weight disks in the base assembly. Further, the space between the connecting arrangements of the handle is free through 360° about the handle throughout its entire length, the openings of the weight disks being centrally located.

Abstract: A retractable wall mounted weightlifting bench system for that is extended outwardly from the wall when in use and retracted towards the wall when not in use. The retractable wall mounted weightlifting bench system generally includes a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to a wall, a bench pivotally connected to the mounting bracket that has an extended position and a retracted position, a first support member pivotally attached to the bench and a second support member pivotally attached to the bench. The first surface of the bench is horizontal or inclined when in the extended position to be used as a weightlifting bench. The first surface of the bench is in a substantially vertical position when in the retracted position for compact storage of the bench near the wall.

Abstract: A leg stretching apparatus, which may comprise a harness operable with at least a portion of a user's leg. The leg stretching apparatus may further comprise a flexible section operable to couple with the harness. Additionally, the leg stretching apparatus may comprise a joint operable to couple to a structure fixed in at least on direction. The structure may provide an anchor sufficient to support a load in the at least one direction.

Abstract: A neck exercise device and system are disclosed. An implementation of the device can include a head harness having an adjustable headband and a first cranial strap having each end attached to the headband. The device can also include a second cranial strap having each end attached to the headband and an adjustable chin strap. The device can further include a plurality of attachment members.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing abdominal exercises, the apparatus comprising a frame (10) for providing a stable base for operation of the apparatus, a seat (14) for a user to rest onto, a resistance adjustment means (20) for adjusting level of resistance for operation of the apparatus and a joint mechanism (22) for bearing loads and providing rotational movement, wherein the resistance adjustment means (20) is operable to resist movement of the joint mechanism (22) located at centre point of the frame (10), characterized in that an arm (16) connected to the joint mechanism (22) located at centre point of the frame (10) is rotatable at centre point of the frame (10) by means of the joint mechanism (22) and the seat (14) is linearly connected to the arm (16) and is linearly traversable about the arm (16) and the seat (14) is further rotatably connected to the arm (16).

Abstract: Disclosed is a masticatory muscle exercise device. The masticatory muscle exercise device includes: an upper mouthpiece; a lower mouthpiece; and at least one elastic member applying elasticity to the upper mouthpiece and the lower mouthpiece. According to the masticatory muscle exercise device, a user can strengthen his/her masticatory muscles by actively exercising.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-functional exercise apparatus, and particularly to a multi-functional exercise apparatus which is safe and allows various exercises with different setups to be performed by means of a single apparatus. The present invention, relating to a multi-functional exercise apparatus provided so as to impart a sense of stability to a user when exercising while at the same time allowing various exercises with different setups to be performed by means of a single apparatus, comprises: a plate-shaped body (A) forming the floor surface and having a space in the interior thereof; fixed frames (100) fixedly disposed upwardly on both sides of the body (A); rotatable frames disposed upwardly on both sides of the body (A); handle parts (200) connected on one side of the rotatable frames and provided so as to be movable forwards and backwards; and a foot plate part rotatably provided on upper surface of the body (A) and connected to the other side of the rotatable frames.

Abstract: A hip thrusting exercise machine is an apparatus that allows a user to safety perform a hip thrusting exercise in a controlled manner. The apparatus includes a backrest, an abdominal brace, a feet brace, an elongated frame, and a recoiling mechanism. The feet brace and the back rest allows the apparatus to properly hold the user's body in place while the user is performing the hip thrusting exercise. The abdominal brace is pressed against by the user's pelvic region in order to perform the hip thrusting exercise. The recoiling mechanism provides the user with physical resistance as the user pushes to raise the abdominal brace from a resting position to a vertically higher position. The coiling mechanism also returns the abdominal brace from the vertically higher position to the resting position so that the user can repeat the hip thrusting exercise.

Abstract: A measurement system includes a first measurement unit configured to measure floor reaction forces of golfer's left and right legs, a second measurement unit that is attached to the upper body of a golfer and configured to measure an angular velocity of the golfer, and a processing unit. The processing unit calculates, based on measurement results of the first measurement unit and the second measurement unit, a first energy which is a kinetic energy of the golfer during a swing.

Abstract: A golf swing analysis apparatus detects a state of a shaft of a golf club by using an output from an inertial sensor, calculates a relative rotation angle of the shaft which changes about an axis of the shaft until the shaft transitions from a first state to a second state due to a swing of the shaft, and compares the calculated relative rotation angle with a reference relative rotation angle in a reference swing which is used as a reference, with respect to at least one of a change range of the relative rotation angle, the required time from the first state to a state in which the relative rotation angle becomes the maximum, and the maximum value of the relative rotation angle, and outputs a comparison result.

Abstract: A golf target system featuring a hitting bay including a golf ball launch monitor system, a playing area including a plurality of illuminated panels, and a controller in communication with the golf ball launch monitor system and the plurality of illuminated panels, wherein the controller selectively controls the illumination of the plurality of panels to define one or more visual targets observable from the hitting bay and receives information from the golf ball launch monitor system such that, when a golf ball is hit from the hitting bay towards the playing area, the golf ball launch monitor system communicates data to the controller sufficient for the controller to identify a landing position of the golf ball with respect to the one or more visual targets.

Abstract: A golf equipment fitting system that uses advanced technology to not only objectively identify the optimum equipment for the golfer, but to also identify and help correct swing flaws so that the golfer can achieve optimum performance on the golf course. Thus, in one embodiment, golf fitting includes collecting data related to the golfer's swing and determining if the golfer's swing technique should be modified based at least in part on the collected swing data. When it is determined that the golfer's swing technique should be modified, then providing swing instruction to the golfer. When, however, it is determined that the golfer's swing technique is fine, then collecting data related to how the golfer's swing launches a golf ball. Finally, golf equipment, e.g., golf clubs, can be specified based on the collected swing data and launch data.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for reporting information regarding hourly steps. One method includes operations for capturing motion data using an activity tracking device, and for identifying a plurality of intervals during a day. Each interval includes a start time, an end time, and an interval goal, which is the number of steps to be taken during the interval. The method includes an operation for determining the number of steps taken during the current interval. Responsive to determining that the steps taken during the current interval is less than the interval goal, a first message is presented on the activity tracking device indicating the steps taken during the current interval. Further, responsive to determining that the user meets the interval goal during the current interval, a second message is presented indicating in how many intervals of the current day the interval goal was reached.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, with a display exposed through a part of the housing. The housing includes a first motion sensor to detect movement of the housing, a wireless communication circuit, a processor, and a memory that stores instructions to be executed by a processor. The instructions include generating a wireless communication channel with an external electronic device including a second motion sensor; monitoring the movement of the housing to generate first data for a first time period; receiving second data for the first time period through the wireless communication channel; calculating, as a value for the first time period, a value, smaller than the sum of a first value based on the first data and a second value based on the second data; and displaying the calculated value through a user interface displayed on the display.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display, a memory configured to store priorities of sensors included in at least one of the electronic device and an external electronic device connected to the electronic device through a communication circuit, the priorities being set based on a type of exercise, a processor electrically connected to the display and the memory, and a connection interface configured to electrically connect the processor with the sensors. The processor is configured to select at least one first sensor of the sensors, based on the stored priorities of the sensors when the type of the exercise is designated, to designate the first sensor as an exercise measuring sensor that measures the exercise, to obtain first sensing data, based on the exercise, through the exercise measuring sensor, to analyze the first sensing data, and to provide exercise information based on the analyzed result of the first sensing data.

Abstract: An exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method for efficiently varying the workout resistance for an exercise machine. The exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method generally includes a control unit in communication with a resistance adjustment system of an exercise machine and a biometric monitoring device used by an exerciser on the exercise machine. The control unit receives biometric data from the biometric monitoring device and sends a control signal to the resistance adjustment system to adjust the resistance of the exercise machine based on the biometric data received.

Abstract: A low-cost balance exerciser for use at work includes a central support for a ball joint disposed on a base, an inflatable elastic toroidal bladder disposed on the base and centered about the central support, a rigid circular balance platform whose center is fixed to the ball joint on its lower surface, and a pump connected to the inflatable elastic toroidal bladder.

Abstract: Swimming goggles include two eyepieces with a substantially cup-like shape, a bridge element connecting the two eyepieces at the nose, a strap wrap the head, couple the outer ends of each eyepiece and keep the goggles in place when in use, wherein each of the two eyepieces includes at least one polygonal plan shaped flat front lens or wall and a shell wall composed of a set of polygonal plan shaped flat lenses joined to each other, along adjacent contact edges, and with the peripheral edge of the at least one flat front lens or wall to delimit a reduced volume inner chamber, which is completely open towards the rear part of the eyepiece, that is, towards the eye.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball having a non-planar parting line about non-circular dimples on its spherical surface. The parting line comprises non-concentric arcs having straight connecting line segments between the arcs. Each arc maintains a tangency with its connecting lines and a relief distance greater than or equal to 0.003 inches when measured from an average non-circular dimple diameter to one of the non-concentric arcs and an absolute relief distance of at least 0.001 inches when measured from all points on the non-circular dimple perimeter to one of the non-concentric arcs. The sum of the lengths of the non-concentric arcs relates to the sum of the straight connecting line segments according to the equation: (0.15)?LARCS??LLINES?(0.50)?LARCS.

Abstract: A device (10) including a deformable shell (12) delimiting an inner space (14), and: a resilient band (18, 30, 32) suspended in the inner space (14) and including two ends secured to the deformable shell (12), said band (18, 30, 32) including a piezoelectric material (30, 32) to generate an electric voltage under the effect of the deformation of the shell (12) and two electrodes for collecting the voltage; and an electronic circuit (34) for processing the voltage, arranged on the resilient band (18, 30, 32) and connected to the electrodes of the resilient band (18, 30, 32).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ball scoop device comprising a hollow transport shaft connected by a lower angled connection to a ball scoop at the lower end of the transport shaft and connected by an upper angled connection at the upper end of the transport shaft to a ball retainer and a method for using the same.

Abstract: Golf clubs and/or golf club heads include a club head body defining an interior chamber, structure for engaging a shaft with the body, and/or a shaft engaged with the body. The club head body may have an overall length of at least 4.5 inches and an overall breadth of at least 4.2 inches. In other examples, the club head body may have an overall length of at least 4.6 inches and a ratio of the overall breadth dimension to the overall length dimension of 1 or less. If desired, the ratio of the head breadth to head length dimensions may be in a range from at least 0.94 to 1 or less.

Abstract: A golf club head including a body having a front portion, a rear portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a top portion, and a bottom portion. The body further includes a cavity in the front portion. The cavity having a protrusion and a step configured to receive a strikeplate, such that a gap exists between the strikeplate and the inner surface of the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of forming the ball striking face of a putter type golf club to control the amount of force applied to a golf ball for a given stroke in order that golf ball struck away from the center of percussion of the face travels essentially the same distance as golf balls struck precisely at the center of percussion.

Abstract: A head assembly for a golf putter includes a head piece, a hosel or connector for attaching a putter shaft to the head piece, and a releasable clamping element. A body portion of the hosel is formed with a concavity defined by a cylindrical concave surface. A finger extension of the hosel has a bore for receiving an end of a putter shaft. The head piece includes an elongate body having a putting face on one side and a cylindrical convex surface on an opposite side. The cylindrical convex surface is insertable into the concavity in the hosel body and is engageable with the cylindrical concave surface thereof. The clamping element adjustably fixes the hosel and the head piece to one another.

Abstract: A computer program is disclosed for reconfiguring a property-adjustable golf club. The program receives data input corresponding to a current configuration of an adjustable feature of the golf club, and data input corresponding to trajectory adjustment information. Based on the data input, reconfiguration information is generated, and outputted, that corresponds to one of a plurality of configurations of the adjustable feature of the golf club.

Abstract: A computer program is disclosed for reconfiguring a property-adjustable golf club. The program receives data input corresponding to a current configuration of an adjustable feature of the golf club, and data input corresponding to trajectory adjustment information. Based on the data input, reconfiguration information is generated, and outputted, that corresponds to one of a plurality of configurations of the adjustable feature of the golf club.

Abstract: A golfing performance assistance device for performance assistance through range finding and terrain mapping includes a housing. A power module, a microprocessor, a receiver and a memory storage unit are coupled to and positioned in the housing. The microprocessor is operationally coupled to the power module. The receiver is global positioning system enabled. A range finder, which is laser enabled, is coupled to and positioned in a frame of a pair of glasses. A display that comprises at least one eyepiece of the pair of glasses is coupled to the housing. The receiver, the memory storage unit, the range finder and the display are operationally coupled to the microprocessor. The range finder determines the distance between the user and a visualized target. The range finder, receiver and the memory storage unit are coupled to the microprocessor for determining the distance, map and slope to present on the display.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a (combination) golf divot repair and ball marker device with putter-cover retention. According to an embodiment, the combination golf device comprises a case, a divot repair unit, which is detachably attached to a side of the case; and a retention unit, which connects the case to a putter cover; wherein the case is configured so that when the case is inside a user's apparel pocket, the case supports the weight of the putter cover. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: A system and method for more efficient tracking and automatically recommend an optimizing pinhole locations on putting greens are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system and method may be directed to identifying a global position of a pinhole location using a turf analysis device having a global positioning system (GPS) module configured to collect and assimilate pinhole location data and condition data to a server database. The server may then determine an optimal location of a new pinhole location based on all previously collected pinhole location data and all previous condition data. By tracking and analyzing the pinhole locations for one or more greens as well as corresponding condition data, follow-on pinhole locations can be optimized. In some embodiments, measurements of turf conditions may be used to influence the optimization of determining pinhole location.

Abstract: A grip device is disposed on a handle of a piece of equipment. The grip device includes a lower concave surface contacting the handle and a lower concave surface oriented away from the handle. An adhesive tape is wrapped around the handle and grip device in one embodiment. In another embodiment, an adhesive layer is disposed between the handle and grip device. The lower concave surface includes a first taper at an end of the grip device oriented toward a knob of the handle. The upper convex surface includes a second taper at an end of the grip device oriented away from the knob of the handle. The grip device bends to follow a curvature of the handle.

Abstract: An illuminated basketball hoop accessory for removably securing to a basketball hoop mounted at a desired height above a playing surface. An illuminated member forms a hoop approximating a size and shape of the rim. The illuminated member has a plurality of securing members for removably securing the illuminated member to the rim. A securing member engaging tool is provided for engaging the securing members to and disengaging the securing members from the rim. The illuminated member thus illuminates the rim to allow for visual identification of the position of the rim in a dark environment.

Abstract: An illuminated basketball hoop accessory for removably securing to a basketball hoop mounted at a desired height above a playing surface. An illuminated member forms a hoop approximating a size and shape of the rim. The illuminated member has a plurality of securing members, for example clamps or magnets, for removably securing the illuminated member to the rim. An illuminated member mounting tool is provided for engaging the illuminated member to and disengaging the illuminated member from the rim. The illuminated member thus illuminates the rim to allow for visual identification of the position of the rim in a dark environment, and during daytime provides a convenient means of mounting a net to the basketball hoop.

Abstract: An apparatus for a game can include a first disk configured to slide on a court; a second disk; a jack configured to slide of the court, a measuring device, a scorecard, a signaling device, a court brush and/or a court scraper. The apparatus can be used to play icebocce.

Abstract: A portable target assembly for use in a sport wherein a projectile is propelled at a goal, the portable target assembly comprises a front face and rear face separated by a solid material, and a magnet secured to the portable target assembly allowing the portable target assembly to be magnetically attached to a goal post or crossbar. A magnetically receptive material is coupled to a goal post or crossbar when the post or crossbar is not made of a magnetic material. A method of sport training, comprising the steps of: providing a portable target assembly having a front face and a rear face separated by a solid material with a magnet secured thereto; securing the portable target assembly to a goal post or a cross bar of a goal such that the portable target assembly protrudes into a goal region of the goal; launching a projectile at the portable target assembly.

Abstract: A pitching screen assembly adapted to be readily converted between a deployed configuration and a non-deployed configuration including: a first ground-engaging support member having a first end, a second end, and a midpoint, wherein the first end and the second end define a length therebetween; a second ground-engaging support member having a first end, a second end, and a midpoint, wherein the first end and the second end define a length therebetween; a frame sub-assembly having an internal aperture contained therein; a protective screen, wherein the protective screen covers at least a portion of the internal aperture of the frame sub-assembly; wherein the frame sub-assembly is associated with the first ground-engaging support member and the second ground-engaging support member; and wherein the frame sub-assembly is rotatably displaceable along a first axis (X) that is generally orthogonal to the length of the first ground-engaging support member and the length of the second ground-engaging support member.

Abstract: The present invention and method of use enable a batter to practice and increase skills related to following the path and speed of a ball with their eyes, swinging at the right moment in time in relation to ball-speed, making best contact with a moving ball relative to path location, and further developing swinging techniques when qualified instructor is present. The present invention provides a manually operated batting simulation device for simulating various speeds, irregular or three-dimensional travel toward the batter providing a more realistic ball movement, and is engineered to absorb likely practical potential disturbing and uncomfortable vibration and shock-waves generated by the player striking the fast moving ball. The present invention includes at least one rigid portion, at least one flexible portion and at least one ball portion. The present invention is constructed to have the flexible portion between the ball portion and the rigid portion.

Abstract: A rotating force sensing kickboxing apparatus is disclosed. An example apparatus includes a support member including a first connector located at a bottom portion of the support member and a body. The apparatus also includes a sensor attached to the body, the sensor configured to detect an object striking a portion of an exterior side of the body. The apparatus further includes a stand including a circular recessed channel and a second connector secured within the circular recessed channel and configured to connect to the first connector. The second connector is configured to rotate within the circular recessed channel. The connection of the first connector to the second connector enables the body and the support member to be rotatable with respect to the stand.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for training. The apparatus includes a grip configured for engaging a user hand, and a grip extension movably coupled to the grip between a retracted position and an extended position. The apparatus further includes a flexible shaft coupled to at least one of the grip and the grip extension and extending a substantially fixed length, and a fan connected to the flexible shaft.

Abstract: A training apparatus includes a display that displays a video image including an image of a moving object, a rotation speed acquirer that acquires a rotation speed of a pedal driven by a user, and a control circuit that changes a moving speed of the object in the video image. The control circuit controls the moving speed as follows. The moving speed of the object in the video image is increased at an acceleration ?1 (>0). If an increase in the pedal rotation speed occurs after the moving speed of the object is increased, the moving speed of the object is increased at an acceleration ?2 (<?1). In a case where an increase in the rotation speed of the pedal occurs after the moving speed of the object is increased at the acceleration ?2, the moving speed of the object is further continuously increased at the acceleration ?2.

Abstract: The invention relates to devices and methods for monitoring one or more athletic performance characteristic of a user. An example apparatus includes a sensing unit adapted to be attachable to a shoe of a user, the sensing unit including a first sensor adapted to monitor an movement of a foot of the user while the user is in motion, the first sensor comprising a gyroscopic sensor, processing means for determining a first performance characteristic of the user based upon an output from the first sensor, the first performance characteristic comprising a foot strike location of a foot of the user upon striking a ground surface, and transmitting means for transmitting a data package representative of the performance characteristic to a remote receiver.

Abstract: A shin guard includes a protective plate having a front face and a rear face. The rear face is contoured to fit around a shin of a wearer of the shin guard. Further, the shin guard includes a three dimensional image element carried on the front face. This image element projects an image outline through a sock worn over the shin guard.

Abstract: A glove formed from a stretchable material for the purpose of increasing grip strength and protecting and supporting the wearers hand. The glove has a first finger stall, a second finger stall, and a thumb aperture, and is formed from a stretchable material that keeps the fingers in the first finger stall and the second finger stall tightly compressed to protect each from injury, and to increase the strength of two fingers being tightly compressed together. The thumb extends out of the thumb aperture and is free to move independently of the first finger stall and the second finger stall in order to allow the thumb freedom of movement and not be locked together with either of the finger stalls.