Abstract: A dumbbell support attachment for holding a dumbbell from a barbell cross bar so that the dumbbell can be used with a typical weight lifting bench. Suspended from the barbell cross bar when it is supported, in the usual manner, above the weight lifting bench, the attachment provides the user with a convenient support on which to mount a dumbbell at the beginning and end of an exercise routine. The attachment includes a segmented section and an elongated hook, which together form an integral unit preferably fabricated from steel or the like. Adapted for mounting over the cross bar, the hook opens downwardly and has an inner surface disposed generally along a semicircular arc of slightly larger diameter than that of the crossbar. The segmented section, on the other hand, opens upwardly and has a curved inner surface with a radius of curvature which is larger than that of the outer periphery of the heaviest dumbbell weights to be used.

Abstract: A bottle holding device for forming a refillable dumbbell in conjunction with a bottle of the type including a main body portion which is closed at a bottom thereof and which tapers at an upper portion thereof to a reduced diameter neck having a reclosable bottle opening, the bottle holding device including an upper bottle engaging section for engaging the tapered upper portion of the bottle, a lower bottle engaging section for engaging the bottom of the bottle, and an adjustable tensioning handle assembly for pulling the upper and lower bottle engaging sections toward each other with an adjustable force when the bottle holding device is assembled with the bottle, so as to tightly grip the bottle therebetween, and for enabling a person to grasp the tensioning handle assembly to perform dumbbell exercises, the tensioning handle assembly including a lower lateral extension which extends outwardly from the lower bottle engaging section, an upper lateral extension which extends outwardly from the upper bottle eng

Abstract: An auxiliary handle for a dumbbell includes a pair of weighted hook members each joined to a handle by a threaded stud. The hook members are adapted to engage the handle of a dumbbell. The studs are oppositely threaded so that rotation of the handle in one direction moves the hook members away from each other and into engagement with the dumbbell weights, thus securing the auxiliary handle to the dumbbell. The auxiliary handle may be used by a spotter to assist in handling the dumbbell.

Abstract: A hand-held personal defense apparatus for protecting a user against an attacker includes a hollow housing defining an elongate handgrip. An aerosol canister of a defense fluid, such as tear gas, MACE.RTM. or (cayenne) pepper gas, and a battery-powered siren are positioned within the housing. The apparatus further includes a strike bar connected to the housing and extending forwardly in spaced relation from the handgrip so that the hand of the user may surroundingly grip the handgrip with the strike bar exposed on the outside of the hand. The strike bar serves as a visible deterrent to an attacker may be used as a defensive weapon against the attacker. The apparatus further includes a movable actuator button for selectively activating the alarm or the alarm and the canister of defense fluid.

Abstract: In order to maximize the benefit from exercise by isolating a muscle to be developed, a deltoid muscle exercise device is disclosed. The device includes a base for supporting it on a generally fiat surface, a frame integral with the base and extending generally upwardly therefrom, a grip integral with the frame at a point generally remote from the base, and an arm rest integral with the frame at a point generally intermediate the base and the grip. With these features, the deltoid muscle exercise device also is adapted to support free weights at a point generally closer to the base than to the grip.

Abstract: A modular aquatic exercise equipment assembly for use by a person in water comprises a gripping bar with water resistance members removeably fixed on opposite ends thereof. Each water resistance member comprises a pair of interlocking components having a shaft portion and a planar fin water resistance portion, the two portions having slots for engaging each other so that the components lie substantially flat and when assembled, the two components are interlocked and present a plurality of planar fin water resistance surfaces which extend radially outwardly from the shaft portion.

Abstract: A dumbbell includes a handle, two blocks secured to the ends of the handle, and two casings engaged on the blocks so as to adjust the weight of the dumbbell. Two projections are engaged in the blocks and engaged with the casings for securing the casings to the blocks. Two housings are engaged on the casings and include two projections for securing the housings to the casings so as to further adjust the weight of the dumbbell. An arm is engaged onto the handle for engaging with the hands and legs of the users so as to conduct various kinds of exercises.

Abstract: A weight lifting device, such as a dumbbell or bar bell, for exercise is provided with a handle to which a pair of fluid impermeable hollow chambers or containers are disposed at opposite ends for holding a weighting fluid. Each chamber has a sealable opening for accessing the interior of the hollow chamber and is provided with a plug for sealing the opening. A plurality of fluid displacement members are provided and are sized to pass through the sealable opening into the interior of the hollow chamber. The fluid displacement members displace a selected volume of the weighting fluid within the chambers so that the volume of fluid required to fill the chambers can be varied, thus varying the weight of the device.

Abstract: An exercise device is intended for strengthening a user's targeted muscle, wherein the user may manipulate the device without the necessity of a forceful grip that employs the user's conjunctive muscles. The device includes a housing having a pair of diametrically-opposed portions (preferably hemispherical) each of which has a peripheral edge. The peripheral edges are formed having alternating tongue and groove segments so as to provide a solid mating relationship therebetween. A single weight means is disposed in the housing, and the weight means has a pair of opposite ends, each of which is secured to a respective diametrically opposed portion of the housing. The housing has an opening formed therein defined by the walls of the device. An insert means is disposed in the opening to cushion the user's hand in the opening.

Abstract: The invention is a singular or plurality of variable weight, thread-socketed dumbbell system comprising a one-piece dumbbell and a plurality of removable attachable insert weights. The one-piece dumbbell comprises a handle bar fixedly attached to a pair of end-weights at opposing ends of the handle bar. Each end-weight may have one (1) to three (3) axially-aligned, inwardly-opening, threaded sockets. Each insert weight may be a disc-shaped weight having a protruding, threaded member. The insert weights are capable of removable attaching to the socketed end-weights. The invention further includes a singular or plurality of variable weight, lock-socketed, dumbbell structures comprising a one-piece dumbbell and a plurality of insert weights.

Abstract: An impact weapon having an elongated body with an undulated, continuous, outer surface which extends along an axis. First and second end portions are connected to opposite ends of the elongated body. A first depression zone is formed on the continuous undulated outer surface adjacent the first end portion while a second depression zone is formed on the undulated continuous outer surface near the second end portion. The first and second depression zones include at least first and second depressions respectively that are angularly separated from one another about the axis by approximately ninety degrees.

Abstract: A system for exercising a user's midsection muscles. The system includes a spotting fixture having a base, side frame members and a central vertical member arranged in a tripod configuration. C-shape arms are supported atop the side frame members and central vertical member. The C-shape arms partially wrap around the user who stands on the base. At each end of the C-shape arms are swivel mounted mechanical hands that engage the hip or waist area of the user, thus holding the user's lower body immobile during the exercise routine. The mechanical hands adjust laterally into and out of slots formed in the C-shape arms as well as adjust vertically with telescoping lateral frame members. Free weights such as a twisting baton can be held by the user to increase the exertion level during the exercise regime. A receptacle located in the base allows storage of the free weight or twisting baton.

Abstract: An improved barbell is provided, which consists of a hollow elongated handle. A pair of hollow bulbous enclosures are fluidly connected to opposite ends of the hollow elongated handle. A structure is provided for filling the hollow bulbous enclosures and the hollow elongated handle with a liquid to increase the weight thereof, so that a person can properly exercise to promote physical fitness. A means is provided for evenly distributing the liquid through the hollow bulbous enclosures and hollow elongated handle when being filled. After exercising the liquid may be poured out of the filling structure, leaving the hollow elongated handle and the hollow bulbous enclosures in a lightweight condition to be easily handled, transported and stored.

Abstract: An exercise device including an elongated weight carrying member having a longitudinal axis and an outer surface including a plurality of edge portions, at least one weight slidably mounted on the weight carrying member, and a weight securing arrangement for releasably securing the weight on the weight carrying member. The weight securing arrangement includes an aperture in the weight dimensioned and shaped so that, when the weight is rotated relative to the longitudinal axis from a first angular position to a second angular position, the inner wall of the aperture frictionally engages the weight carrying member and prevents movement of the weight. The device also includes a body having a pair of parallel spaced legs and a grip portion which is gripped by a user to perform an exercise movement. The grip portion includes a movable handle extending transversely between the legs and having opposed end portions.

Abstract: A hand-held fitness device for promoting exercise includes first and second fluid-containing and transparent body members. A threaded coupling is located between the first and second body members for fluidly connecting the first and second body members. The threaded coupling defines a handle for which the fitness device may be gripped. Colored glitter and foam pellets cooperate with the fluid in the first and second body members to produce a turbulent and varying decorative appearance as the fitness device is manipulated.

Abstract: An aerobic hand held safety light is disclosed which improves the visibility of a walker, runner, or jogger at night or in periods of reduced visibility. The device is oblong in shape and incorporates a lighting means visible from the front, back, or sides. A switch is provided to activate the lighting means. The device includes an attaching means for various size weights to be attached to the device without obstructing the lighting means.

Abstract: A combination weight plate/dumbbell may be used alone as a dumbbell or in numbers on a barbell. The weight plate dumbbell is plate-like in appearance, but it is smaller in diameter and thicker than a traditional weight plate of similar weight. The weight plate/dumbbell includes a central aperture having a handle extending across it. The handle is thinner in diameter than the thickness of the plate and the aperture is sized so that a person can grasp the handle and pick up the weight even if it is lying flat on the floor. A barbell having slotted collars can accept the weight plate/dumbbells for barbell-type exercises.

Abstract: An exercise device is shown formed from a weight having a C-shaped cross-section with an inner diameter large enough to fit over and at least partially about the bar of a dumbbell. In the preferred embodiment, a pair of weights are joined by a hinge to permit them to open about the bar and to then close upon it.

Abstract: A dumbbell rack attachment to be inserted into the column of an exercise weight bench having a single vertical support and a rack assembly with two grooved weight bearing surfaces divided by an open space for the hand to pass through so that the weights of a dumbbell can rest in the grooved weight bearing surface and not roll out.

Abstract: A fitness exercise bar system and method which includes a rod and interchangeable weight rings which attach to each other and to a collar ring attached to the rod by using complementary connectors formed along a circumference on the surface of each side of each weight ring. Each weight ring is at least partially surrounded by a soft-coating which compresses under pressure allowing the complementary connectors to be moved closer together. The complementary connectors are of the kind which connect and release by first being moved together and then being pushed apart. Since the soft-coating can be compressed and then released, the soft-coating enables the user to press the weights together, attach the connectors and then release the weights thereby locking the connectors and thus, the weights, together.

Abstract: A weight and holding training device for both weight training and holding training mainly comprises two sets of end casings 1, a balance weight element 2 and an elastic element 3. In which, the balance weight element and the elastic element are embedded into the end casings so as to be fixed firmly. Consequently, a close-loop frame is formed. This close-loop frame provides a space within the frame that allowing the elastic element to deform. Thus, both functions of weight training and holding training can be achieved.

Abstract: A flexible barbell exercise apparatus which may be reconfigured to become rigid. Weight receiving vessels disposed at either end of a flexible tube may be filled with a weight bearing material in order to provide exercise weight resistance to a user. The weight receiving vessels may receive various types of weight bearing material, including sand. A rigid bar may be placed inside of a central bore of a flexible tube to stiffen the apparatus. In a rigid state, the apparatus may be used for conventional weight training exercises, such as bench or military press type exercises. The rigid bar may be removed to return the apparatus to a flexible state. In a flexible state, the apparatus may be used for aerobic conditioning, such as a bicycle peddling type exercise. The weights may be removed, and the tube folded in order to facilitate easy transportation and storage of the apparatus.

Abstract: An exercise device for has a rigid body defining a chamber, at least one first fluid mass disposed to move within the chamber in response to movement of the rigid body during exercise, thereby increasing the effective mass of the device by dynamic movement of the fluid mass during rhythmic exercise, one or more handles for gripping of the device during exercise, and a set of one or more weight adjusting elements that can be removably attached in order to adjust the static base weight of the exercise device. Exercise devices may be constructed for use of one hand or two hands.

Abstract: A dual sided closure comprising a divider wall at its interior midsection, in combination with at least one substantially cylindrical container comprising a substantially centered and substantially cylindrical neck portion with said neck portion further comprising an external surface diameter substantially identical to the external surface diameter of the dual sided closure, whereby the attachment of a second and substantially identical container will assemble to resemble, and function as, a fillable dumbbell exercise device.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for an arm of a user which includes a support having a first part for supporting and extending along a portion of the lower arm of the user and a second part having an outwardly curved portion for supporting the wrist of the user in an extended position to increase the work load on the upper arm or biceps during exercise.

Abstract: An auxiliary weight system for use with weight exercising apparatus such as free weights or weight stack machines. The auxiliary weights include magnets for releasably attaching the auxiliary weights to vertical surfaces of the main weights forming a part of the weight exercising apparatus. The auxiliary weights are formed with small weight values and may be magnetically secured to the main weights to change the aggregate weight value being lifted by small amounts. The auxiliary weights may be stored by magnetically affixing them to existing racks or framework associated with the weight exercising apparatus.

Abstract: An exercise device is intended for strengthening a user's targeted muscle, wherein the user may manipulate the device without the necessity of a forceful grip that employs the user's conjunctive muscles. The device includes a housing having a pair of diametrically-opposed portions. The housing has an opening formed therein defined by the walls of the device. A weight is disposed in the housing. A plurality of extending and recessed ribs are arranged to provide for aligning the portions of the housing together and improving the structural integrity of the device. Ventilation slots are provided for improving air flow through the device, so as to avoid the build-up of heat therein. Lip segments are formed on the portions of the housing which are aligned to form a lip on the outer wall of the housing. The lip is disposed over the opening in which the user's hand is inserted.

Abstract: In an exercise apparatus for exercising having a horizontal bar and a plurality of weights, the weights including a bar receiving slot opening through the lower edge of the weight, and a closed end intermediate the height of the weight and above the center of gravity of the weight when the bar is at the closed end of the slot, the weight being gravity biased to a position where the open end of the slot is below the bar.

Abstract: An exercise device is intended for strengthening a user's targeted muscle, wherein the user may manipulate the device without the necessity of a forceful grip that employs the user's conjunctive muscles. The device includes a housing having a pair of diametrically-opposed portions. The housing has an opening formed therein defined by the walls of the device. A weight is disposed in the housing. A nipple and hole arrangement is provided for keying the portions of the housing together. Ventilation slots and an internal cut-out are provided for improving air flow through the device, so as to avoid the build-up of heat therein.

Abstract: A multi-position grip system for a weight machine, barbells or the like includes a pair of circular rings, rotatably intercoupled by a bar and axially coupled with a pair of weight-supporting bars fitted with weights, each ring being concentrically and rotatably coupled with a pair of arcuate members in a manner to provide multiple axes for rotation of a handgrip spanning the ends of the inner arcuate member. The grip system may be adapted for use with a bench or weight machine by omitting the weight-supporting bars, substituting additional hemiarcuate members for the rings, and coupling the weight machine with the center bar. A pulleybar may be substituted for the center bar. Members having about a 90.degree. arc may be employed for use with a weight machine by concentrically and rotatably coupling them end-to-end.

Abstract: A personal defense apparatus (18) is in the form of an exercise-weight handguard and includes a trigger (24) extending between a handgrip (68) of an exercising weight (44) on which the personal defense apparatus is mounted and a nozzle (82) of a canister (28) contained in a housing (36) of the personal defense apparatus for being manipulated by a finger or thumb of a hand gripping the handgrip to activate the nozzle for allowing defense fluid to escape from the canister.

Abstract: A hand weight and attack repellent combination device including a handle with a covering, said handle having a strap and a threaded end to receive a removable weight and a container receiving end. An attack repellent container of standard size is used for placement in the container receiving end.

Abstract: An identity grip device conforms to the shape of a human hand which will grip the device. There is a first end portion, a second end portion and a central portion which continuously connects the first end portion to the second end portion. The central portion has a top side and a bottom side and finger grips located on the top side of the central portion. Thumb grips are located on the bottom side of the central portion. The identity grip device may be used with an exercise device such as a dumbbell.

Abstract: A jogging weight having a body with a handle portion formed therein and a chamber formed in the handle portion of the body. The handle portion is suitable for the receipt of a human hand. The chamber has a generally cylindrical configuration. The chamber opens along a top surface of the body. The body has a trumpet area formed along a top portion of the body. This trumpet area extends generally transverse to the chamber. The trumpet area opens adjacent to an opening of the chamber and has a flared opening opposite the chamber. A canister of a repellent chemical is removably affixed within the chamber. The canister has a nozzle extending outwardly of the chamber so as to deliver a spray of repellent chemical through the trumpet area. An elastomeric member is interposed between the canister and the chamber so as to retain the canister within the chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus including an elongate handle, having a shaft coaxially aligned therewith, including positioning structure such as an "O" ring to maintain a plurality of weighted rings in adjacency to a remote end of the shaft in abutment with a head cap. A modification of the invention includes a plurality of shafts mounted to the head cap, each including further ring structure to provide for adjustable resistance in use of the organization.

Abstract: An exercise device is intended for strengthening a user's targeted muscle, wherein the user may manipulate the device without the necessity of a forceful grip that employs the user's conjunctive muscles. The device includes a housing having a pair of diametrically-opposed portions (preferably hemispherical) each of which has a peripheral edge. The peripheral edges are formed having alternating tongue and groove segments so as to provide a solid mating relationship therebetween. A single weight is disposed in the housing, and the weight has a pair of opposite ends, each of which is secured to a respective diametrically opposed portion of the housing. The housing has an opening formed therein defined by the walls of the device. An insert is disposed in the opening to cushion the user's hand in the opening.

Abstract: A dumbbell structure arranged for compacted configuration for ease of storage and transport is provided, wherein each dumbbell of the dumbbell apparatus includes respective first and second cylindrical housings having accordion pleated flexible side walls interconnected by an intermediate tubular housing, wherein each dumbbell is arranged for expansion for filling with dense material such as sand or fluid in use through a fill conduit in the first cylindrical housing of each dumbbell. The structure is arranged to further include a support web having a resilient central core to afford rigidity to the tubular housing when mounted thereabout.

Abstract: A barbell collar includes a collar and sleeve arrangement that are telescopingly displaceable relative to one another to permit adjustment along a barbell support rod. Retractable detent spheres are mounted within the sleeve for engagement with annular grooves of the barbell to effect selective securement and positioning of the sleeve structure relative to the barbell rod.

Abstract: A multi-functional hand weight for use by runners having a weighted body with a first end portion and a second end portion and a hand grip portion. The hand weight has sufficient weight for enhancing exercise. A signal means is provided for emitting either a light or sound signal. Switches are provided for controlling the light and the alarm. A battery selectively provides power to the light and alarm. A motion detection switch indicates a vertical orientation of the handweight by emitting light through the light transmitting first end portion and indicating a horizontal orientation by not emitting light through the first end portion.

Abstract: The portable forearm and hand exercise device includes a generally U-shaped member having an arcuate midsection and a pair of rearwardly extending legs spaced far enough apart to accommodate the anticipated widest exerciser's hand, a handle extending transversely between and adjustably mounted on the legs, a forwardly extending elongated rod connected to and offset from the center of the midsection, one or more small weights which are carried by the rod and can be secured to the rod at various locations and a flexible, adjustable strap which supports an exerciser's hand below the wrist for some exercises. When an exercise requires the fingers to rest on the arcuate midsection, the handle can be moved to a position most comfortable for the individual exerciser.

Abstract: A flotation barbell for water exercise which includes an elongated handle member to which are attached two identical homogenous buoyant triangular end sections, shaped in the form of a triangular prism having two triangular ends and three rectangular sides. The buoyant triangular end sections are attached to the ends of the handle member so that the triangular faces of the end sections are transverse to the longitudinal axis of the elongated handle member, and the corresponding sides of the two end sections are coplanar. The ends of the handle member are inserted into apertures centrally formed between the triangular end faces in each section. An end plate, preferably triangular in shape, includes a central protrusion which extends so as to affixedly engage an end of the handle member, with the end plate pressing against the outer end face of the end section.

Abstract: An auxiliary weight system for use with weight exercising apparatus such as free weights or weight stack machines. The auxiliary weights include magnets for releasably attaching the auxiliary weights to vertical surfaces of the main weights forming a part of the weight exercising apparatus. The auxiliary weights are formed with small weight values and may be magnetically secured to the main weights to change the aggregate weight value being lifted by small amounts. The auxiliary weights may be stored by magnetically affixing them to existing racks or framework associated with the weight exercising apparatus.

Abstract: A weight adjustable dumbbell including two spherical shells joined by a short bar, each spherical shell comprising two equal parts connected by a respective lock bolt, with circular cushion plates retained therebetween to hold any of a variety of counter weights, wherein the circular cushion plates have a center hole, through which the respective lock screw bolt is inserted, a plurality of projections spaced around a peripheral edge thereof at equal intervals extending out of the respective spherical shell for protecting the spherical shells against impact, and two annular grooves on two opposite sides around the border into which the peripheral edge of either semi-spherical shell of the respective spherical shell fits respectively.

Abstract: Arm exercise apparatus in the form of dumbbells having a hand hold portion and ball weight members at opposite ends of the hand hold portion to form a housing containing self defense means. In one embodiment the self defense means is an extensible portion forming a club, in another embodiment the mechanism forms an audible alarm and in still another embodiment the housing holds a canister of debilitating gas which can be released on demand.

Abstract: An adjustable dumbbell is disclosed consisted of a revolving shaft clamped with a clamping plate and coupled to a solid rod inserted in a tube, a catch pivotally connected to the tube at one end to hold down the solid rod, a cover sleeve sleeved on the tube, a guard adjustably fastened to the cover sleeve, two weights fastened to the tube at two opposite ends, two sockets respectively mounted on the weights, and two end caps respective fastened to the sockets to hold counter weights.

Abstract: This invention relates to an inertial force accommodating resistance exercise device and method having dense body extremities and an associated method of exercise for using the device. The subject device develops fitness for the user by providing the capability to acceleratedly translate inertial mass across a surface in order for the user to experience accommodating, inertial force resistance. In its preferred embodiment, the subject device is a two-wheeled body with the majority of the device's mass being concentrated in the body's extremities resulting in the extremities being denser than the wheels or the central section of the body. Each of the extremities comprise an inertial mass and axle. The device's wheels are mounted at their hubs on the axles in a mutually parallel posture along the length of the body at opposite ends of the body's central section with the diameters of the wheels perpendicular to the body's center line.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus is arranged to include a spherical body spaced from a handle to permit swinging of the spherical body to promote extension of an individual's arms during an exercise procedure such as walking. A modification of the invention includes the spherical body formed with an upper and lower cylindrical wall defining a planar annular plate to accommodate a mounting plate that in turn is arranged to receive various weighted cups to permit modification and tailoring of the weight of the spherical body portion. Indicator lights are arranged in a modifier aspect of the invention to permit utilization of the organization during evening hours to alert passing individuals as to the position of a walking individual.

Abstract: The bar of the bar bell has threaded ends, and weights threaded thereon. The weights have irregular conformations engaging each other as between adjacent weights. The bar has angled elements enabling the user to grasp the bar with the hands at different postures. The weights have non-circular peripheries to prevent rolling. The bar has a center bend to accommodate the user's neck when the bar is placed on the shoulders.

Abstract: An appliance used in exercising the arms and the legs, comprising a grip covered with a protective sleeve and fastened with an adjustable strap for use in exercising the arms, two sockets attached to said grip at two opposite ends to hold two counter weights, two caps covered on said caps to hold two electronic oscillators and two tapered weights, wherein said counter weights each has a bolt hole for fastening a screw rod at either end of said grip; said caps each has an annular groove for fastening a division plate to secure each electronic oscillator in place, and a tapered opening for fastening either tapered weight; said electronic oscillators are triggered to produce sounds by shock waves.

Abstract: An exercise device which is designed for connecting it to identical exercise devices. The exercise device is a dumbbell with a pair of solid single dumbbell weights securely mounted on each end of an axially extending short handle. There are two male connectors and two female connectors for connecting the dumbbell to another dumbbell vertically for doing some types of weightlifting exercises, and there is another female connector positioned on each dumbbell to connect to the opposite ends of an independent, intermediate short handle horizontally for doing barbell type exercises. The connection of two exercise devices is maintained by holding the exercise devices together with two hands while gripping the short handles of the exercise devices. Includes is a corresponding weight training method.