Abstract: An exercise device comprising a base, a pair of arced parallel bars having a top and a bottom end, where the top end of said bars being further from said base than said bottom end, and a seat, the seat having bottom rest and a back rest. The bottom rest having a top and bottom end and a front and back side, and the back side of said bottom rest connected to said parallel bars to be capable of sliding on said parallel bars between said top and bottom end. The device has a foot platform positioned away from said parallel bars and angled from to parallel bars so that said system is capable of imitating free weight squat motion, and at least one tension cord capable of resisting motion of said seat away from said foot platform. The resisting cord having a top and bottom end, said top end of said resisting cord connected to said seat and bottom end of said resisting cord connected to said device.

Abstract: A resistance module for an exercise machine for providing a substantially constant force through a range of motion includes at least one cantilever spring and at least one rigid member movable with respect to one another along a path of travel. The rigid member causes the cantilever spring to deflect and produce a resistance force. The cantilever spring has an anchored end and a deflection end. The rigid member engages the deflection end of the cantilever spring, and constrains the deflection end to a predetermined path of deflection as the cantilever spring and the rigid member move with respect to one another. The rigid member can be a non-planer contact surface along which the deflection end tracks, or a pivot link. The module can include means for operatively coupling at least one of the cantilever spring and the at least one rigid member to an exercise machine.

Abstract: Foot and leg exercise apparatus includes a pair of pedals pivoting on a base element. At the front of the base is a vertical post and a tee element telescopes relative to the vertical post. The post and the element include aligned apertures for adjusting the height of the tee element relative to the post. A pin is inserted into the desired aligned apertures in the post and tee element at the desired height. Tension springs are secured to the tee element and to the pedals for moving the pedals upwardly. The user's feet are disposed on the pedals and the user's feet and legs are exercised by pivoting the pedals against the tension springs. By adjusting the height of the tee element, the force of the tension springs may be varied. Sets of tension springs of varying strength may be used progressively. For forced exercise, a motor and cams may be used to move the pedals downwardly against the upward biasing force of the tension springs.

Abstract: An exercising machine for developing multiple muscle groups by combining two distinct exercise elements into a single attenuated movement. The device includes multiple support housings each with upstanding handgrips extending therefrom. Each handgrip has spring resistant elements interconnected with said housings allowing for axial opposing resistant rotation.

Abstract: A leg exercise apparatus and method is provided in which the exercise apparatus can include an elongated base, at least one foot mount slidably coupled to the elongated base, and a biasing member attached to the foot mount and the elongated base and adapted to resist sliding movement of the foot mount relative to the elongated base. The leg exercise apparatus can also include two foot mount guides and substantially parallel foot mount guides, in which the foot mounts can be slidably mounted in the foot mount guides. The leg exercise apparatus can also include a plurality of support structures. Additionally, the leg exercise apparatus can include a biasing member control system. The biasing member control system can include a biasing member and a guide to offset a portion of the biasing member from an imaginary line between the two points, so as to tension the biasing member.

Abstract: There is provided a muscular training apparatus that can be utilized without any limitation of a place, in which wires accumulating an elastic energy are repeatedly withdrawn and released, in order to train muscles of the human body. The muscular training apparatus includes a lengthy base (100), a fixed frame (300) fixed on the central portion of the base (100), a pair of wire reels (110, 210) rotatively coupled to one side of the fixed frame (300), wires (150, 250) each one end of which is fixed to each wire reel (110, 210) and each other end of which is wound around each wire reel (110, 210), spiral springs (120, 220) were as each one of which is fixed to each wire reel (110, 210) and were as the other end of which is fixed to the fixed frame (300), and grips (160, 260) connected to the other end of each wire (150, 250).

Abstract: An anchor device for elastically resistive exercise apparatus is disclosed. The cactus-tree anchor device has a rigid elongated vertical backbone. Protruding from the elongated backbone is a plurality of curved, upward-pointing arms resembling the trunk and arms of a Saguaro cactus. Pairs of these curved arms protrude from opposite sides of the elongated backbone. These arms facilitate the easy connection of elastic members, such as coil springs, to the anchor device while helping to prevent elastic members from becoming inadvertently dislodged during expansion and contraction of the elastic member. Mounting members located at upper and lower ends of the vertical backbone allow the anchor device to be mounted on or within the exercise apparatus. The anchor device is particularly adapted for use in a Pilates combination chair exercise apparatus.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device in particular for use in the field of sport practice and body-building, for a person's muscular exercise. Said device enables the development of quadriceps and of the gluteal muscles and comprises a support surface for the feet and means for applying a force of resistance to the movements of the person's legs to shift from a bent position to an extending position by unfolding the knees. The invention is characterised in that the force applying means comprise a harness pressing on the upper side of the thighs. The invention is applicable to the manufacture of body-building machine.

Abstract: A lower-body exercising device and method including a three-dimensional platform with a resilient means for providing a resistance-based workout while sitting at work, home or traveling is disclosed. Preferably, the invention is manufactured from a single piece of material, is designed to be wedge-like in shape, is compact in size so as to fit under a desk or table or airplane seat, and is constructed with springs or filled bladders that provides resistance to a pushing force by the user during manipulation. The invention can be manipulated by pressing the soles of the feet alternately into the device, or together in a “pumping” motion. Optionally, the device is covered in a plush, washable upholstery material, has textured surfaces, and/or includes heating elements.

Abstract: An abdominal exercise device comprising a semi-rigid member, an upper member and a lower member is disclosed. The upper member and the lower member couple to the semi-rigid member, the upper member and lower member can be securely or detachably attachable to the semi-rigid member while the lower member can have pivoting capabilities. Feedback may be provided in a visual as well as a physical form to allow a user to determine whether the device is properly being used and optimal results are being achieved while performing the exercises.

Abstract: A rehabilitation equipment includes a base, two upright elastic bars each mounted on the base, a bracket mounted on the two elastic bars and including a substantially U-shaped support portion mounted on the two elastic bars, and a push bar mounted on a mediate portion of the bracket. Thus, the rehabilitation equipment is folded when not in use so as to save the storage space. In addition, the rehabilitation equipment is assembled and disassembled easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the user using the rehabilitation equipment.

Abstract: An exercise ball device has an elastic cable, two end hooks disposed on two ends of the elastic cable, a ball having a retainer ring to receive one of the end hooks, a treadle having a hole, and a soft cushion having a retainer ring to receive the other one of the end hooks, which penetrated a hole on a treadle.

Abstract: An exercising ball holder for fixing an exercising ball and locking elastic cords includes a base seat, multiple extension arms and at least one elastic cord. The base seat is formed with a rest depression. A lower end of the exercising ball is rested and located in the depression without easily rolling out. The multiple extension arms respectively outward horizontally extend from the base seat. Each extension arm has a fixing loop section. The elastic cord has a hook section and has a handle. It can ensure safety in use of the exercising ball. The position of the elastic cords can be quickly changed to achieve various exercising effects. And, it has simple structure.

Abstract: A multipurpose hand puller mainly comprises at least one set of hand pullers, pedals, handgrips and operation levers, in which each set of the puller consists of a casing, brake mechanism, sheave and pulling rope. The delicately designed structure and diverse manipulation of a handgrip and operation lever provide a great number of combination and multipurpose exercises with least space occupied and maximum benefit achieved.

Abstract: An exercise device for conducting push and pull type exercises includes a non-track slippery member for being moved toward and away from a stationery member. A spring biasing member may bias the slipper member toward the stationery member, and may couple the members together when the members are superposed together to form a compact case structure. The spring biasing member preferably includes an endless loop structure received in grooves of the members. The stationery member has one or more anti-slip pads, and the slippery member has a slippery layer.

Abstract: A multipurpose exercising apparatus is constructed to include a plastic flat base frame positionable on a flat surface, the base frame having a plurality of eyes spaced around the periphery thereof, a semispherical shell made from polyurethane and covered on the base frame, the semispherical shell having a plurality of raised portions over the outer surface thereof for imparting a massaging effect to the user using the multipurpose exercising apparatus, and a plurality of elastic pull cords selectively fastened to the eyes of the base frame for pulling by the user.

Abstract: A training machine (100) for the physical training of persons, having, arranged on it, traction devices (102) with pull cords and deflecting rollers, is characterized by

Abstract: An exercise machine and associated method for assisting a person in performing a push-up. The exercise machine has a body support platform that extends from a point of rotation at a variable angle of inclination. A user lays prone on the body support platform to perform a push-up. When a person laying on the body support platform performs a push-up, the body support platform rotates around its point of rotation from a first angle of inclination to a second angle of inclination. A bias mechanism is used to bias the body support platform toward one angle of inclination. Depending upon the needs of the user, the bias mechanism can be configured to either apply an upward bias to the body support platform that would assist a person in performing a push-up, or apply a downward bias to the body support platform that would resist a person in performing a push-up.

Abstract: A trunk exercise device enables strengthening of specific muscles of the abdominal cavity and lower back. This device can be used from a seated or standing position. A back pad is positioned adjacent to the lumbar vertebrae of the user. The back pad is preferably mounted to an arm that is pivotally mounted to the frame. A bias member is in communication with the pad, either directly or preferably by the arm, and the frame. This offers resistance to movement of the pad relative to the user. With the user substantially stationary relative to the machine, the user undergoes posterior pelvic rotation and posterior translation of some of the lumbar vertebrae. This is accomplished by contracting some of the abdominal muscles and other trunk muscles, thereby moving the pad. An anterior trunk flexion handle bar may also be included. The handle bar may be mounted to a substantially longitudinal extension that is pivotally mounted to the frame directly or by being rigidly mounted to the arm of the back pad.

Abstract: A portable personal training and exercise device having a base assembly, a pole assembly and cable and pulley assembly. The base assembly has a tilt mechanism for holding the pole assembly in different orientations. The cable and pulley assembly is attached to the pole assembly and has two coaxial pulleys rotatably mounted on a common single stationary shaft. Each pulley is spring biased for rewinding a cord onto the pulley. The cable and pulley assembly also has a tension adjustment unit for adjusting the resistance of the pulleys, and two multi-direction guide units mounted on the housing of the cable and pulley assembly for allowing the pulley cords to be pulled in multiple directions with reduced friction. A user may pull the cords of the pulleys for exercising various muscles of the user and adjust the resistance force of the cords at an appropriate level suitable to the user.

Abstract: A compact, low profile, collapsible exercise device with storage base. The device includes a storage case, a rectangular or U-shaped frame pivotally attached to the storage case, a horizontal hinge rod assembly attached to the frame and rotatably mounted on the frame, a resistance bar, a pair of swing arms, each swing arm having a distal end attached to opposing ends of the hinge rod, and proximal ends attached to opposing ends of the resistance bar. The device includes at least two springs, each spring having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal ends of the springs are releasably attached to spring connectors on the frame. The proximal ends of the springs are attached to the respective swing arms near the proximal ends thereof. In use, an exerciser positions a part of his/her body, such as the hands, in contact with the resistance bar and applies a force sufficient to extend the springs. When the exerciser releases the force, the spring restores to its non-extended length.

Abstract: The present invention provides and exercise device and methods designed to assist the exerciser in all abdominal strengthening exercises by use of an adjustable resilient means to provide resistance and absorb impact for the exerciser's eccentric range of motion, while supporting or boosting exerciser's concentric range of motion. This device offers maximum support for the exerciser's hips and back through the full range of abdominal exercises. The device includes a seat member and back member pivotally connected so that the seat and back provide a horizontal platform for the exerciser's use in a full range of abdominal exercise. When the preferred embodiment is not in use, the back member and seat member fold together for ease of storage or portability. A second embodiment offers the advanced exerciser adjustable foot positioning and back member positioning and is supported by an external frame assembly.

Abstract: A training apparatus designed to improve the physical readiness level of the low back and pelvic girdle of an individual includes a frame, a seat, a pivot mechanism mounted on the frame and providing a pivot point, an exercise arm rotatable about the pivot point, and a resistance assembly rotatable about the pivot point. An interlocking mechanism interlocks the exercise arm and the resistance assembly such that they rotate as a single unit about the pivot point of the pivot mechanism. The angle between the exercise arm and the resistance assembly is selectable. The resistance assembly includes at least a first resistance lever arm and, preferably, a second resistance lever arm. The first resistance lever arm includes a counterweight. The second resistance lever arm has a weight attachment mechanism for attaching a stress weight thereto, and the second resistance lever arm is angularly offset from the first resistance lever arm by an angle about the pivot point of the pivot mechanism.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprising a hoop or support bar that a user steps into and pulls up above his or her buttocks to the small of the back can be used for performing squats, lunges, and calf raises. The hoop or support bar is lowered and raised during exercise and provides movement resistance as the user exercises. The hoop or support bar supports the user's back, thus reducing the strain on the back and making exercising more comfortable. Additionally, an adjustable resistance element makes exercising more efficient, and allows the user to raise or lower the intensity of the exercise depending on his or her comfort level.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an exercise device which has a base, a vertical upright member attached to the base and at least one roller attached to the vertical upright member. A ratcheting hand crank is mounted to the upright member at a location spaced away from the roller. One or more lengths of exercise tubing are attached to the hand crank and extend at least partially around the roller. A second end of the length of exercise tubing which extends away from the roller is utilized by the user for resistance training. The amount of resistance can be adjusted by altering the available length of the exercise tubing with the hand crank.

Abstract: A generally rectangular exercise board with curved ends has an upper planer support surface. Beneath the support surface, are two projecting spaced parallel arcuate rockers. Each rocker has a flat portion adjacent to one long edge of the rocker board. The flat sections makes an angle of approximately 45° with the planar surface of the board. A hemispherical projection is formed between the two rockers. A band of rubber is fastened to the board between the rockers which is arranged to accommodate a foot placed between the band of rubber and the bottom surface of the board so the front portion of the foot is elastically biased against the board and exercises can be performed by moving the foot away from the board to induce elastic strain in the band of rubber.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus, a method of using the apparatus, and a method of exercising are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the exercise apparatus comprises an exercise platform comprising a base and a lid, the platform defining an interior space accessible by moving the lid from a closed to an open position with respect to the base, at least one handle associated with the platform for use by a user in moving the exercise apparatus, at least one wheel movably mounted to the base and permitting the platform to be rolled along a surface, at least one riser for use in supporting the platform upon a surface to increase a height thereof and sized to fit within the interior space when not in use, at least one resistive element for selective attachment to the platform for use in an exercise by a user, at least one mount associated with the platform to which the at least one resistive element may be attached, and at least one hand/foot peg for use with the platform.

Abstract: A multi-function physical training machine comprises a base frame and coupling units mounted on the base frame for the installation of at least one cord assembly which has two elastic cords. A T-shaped bar is pivoted on the base frame to be turned in a predetermined range. First resistance members are installed on the T-shaped bar to provide the T-shaped bar a loading when being turned. A seat assembly is mounted on the base frame and is pivotally connected with a training bar assembly such that the training bar assembly can be turned in a predetermined range. Second resistance members are installed on the training bar assembly to provide the training bar assembly a loading when being turned.

Abstract: A storable exercise apparatus for home use. The apparatus includes an upright tower, a base structure, a bench frame, and a bench attached to the bench frame. A set of flexible pull lines coupled to a resilient spring system are carried within the tower structure. The user exercises by pulling the pull lines against the bias of the spring system. The grips for the pull lines are mounted at the top of the tower and generate significant tipping force on the tower when the apparatus is in use. To prevent tipping, the bench frame has pivotal and load-transmitting connections with the tower structure; the tower is stabilized by the weight of the user on the bench. The bench may be placed in either a raised or lowered position, and can be stored by collapsing and pivoting it so that it abuts the tower vertically.

Abstract: An exercise machine has resilient elongate members for providing balanced resistance in the form of elongate resilient members oriented horizontally such that the intermediate portion of the elongate members contact a fulcrum of the exercise machine. The user adjusts the amount of resistance provided by capturing different combinations and numbers of resilient elongate members. A cable and pulley system ensures a long stroke so that the use can perform a wide variety of exercises in comfortable positions.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an exercise device which has a base, a vertical upright member attached to the base and at least one roller attached to the vertical upright member. A ratcheting hand crank is mounted to the upright member at a location spaced away from the roller. One or more lengths of exercise tubing are attached to the hand crank and extend at least partially around the roller. A second end of the length of exercise tubing which extends away from the roller is utilized by the user for resistance training. The amount of resistance can be adjusted by altering the available length of the exercise tubing with the hand crank.

Abstract: A multifunctional physical training machine comprises a frame, two first pad members, a second pad member and a cord assembly. The frame comprises a first base bar and a second base bar for resting on the ground, a first frame bar having an end thereof fixed with the first base bar and a second frame bar having an end thereof fixed with the second base bar and the other end thereof connected to the first frame bar. The first and the second pad members are disposed on the first frame bar in different elevation. The cord assembly has two elastic cords detachably connected to the first base bar or the second base bar, and two holding members disposed at the ends of the elastic cords respectively. The cord assembly further has two length adjusting devices to change the lengths of the elastic cords.

Abstract: A cyclocentric ergometer and method in which a relative position of a seat on a seat slide rack is adjusted, a load is applied on the seat slide rack with elastic cords to confine back and forth movement of the seat slide rack to within a range, and a user sits on the seat and pedals while the load is applied. The seat and seat slide rack move in unison together.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose exercise device with synchronized sliding. It comprises a base and a pair of tracks disposed on it. Two slides including rollers are engaged on the same tracks. The rollers of the slides are engaged in the grooves of the tracks. Furthermore, the two slides are connected by resilient members, and each of the slides are coupled to three poles arranged in the shape of a triangle and at least two of said poles are pivotally mounted on pulley. Each of the elastic bands are engaged over the pulleys of the poles of each slide, allowing the two slides to be moved simultaneously from one end of the tracks to the other and providing more flexible exercise functions.

Abstract: A multi-purpose exercise device is disclosed. The device is generally an elongated rectangular box with a top side, a bottom side, a right side, a left side, a front side and a back side. The box tapers from the topside to the bottom side, giving it a trapezoidal configuration. The top side includes a transverse hinge forming a first adjustable section and a second adjustable section. The first section may be rotated about the hinge and be fixed at various angles by a pivotal adjustment arm. The second section may also be rotated about the hinge and may be secured in an angular position by a seat riser. The interior under the first section holds specialty bars, a wheel, a body pad and a variety of other devices. The interior under the second section holds handles, ankle straps, kneepads, cable ties, elastic elements and the like. A plurality of color coded ring clips are present on the right side, the left side, the front side and the back side.

Abstract: In one preferred embodiment, first and second platforms are respectively provided for supporting a user's arms and knees. Rollers on the bottom surface of at least one of the units facilitate relative movements between the units. A detent may extend from the unit receiving the user's legs to retain the user's calves or ankles on the unit. An elastic cord separable from at least one of the units may extend between the units to provide for a controlled relative movement between the units and to facilitate a collapse of the unit into suitcase size. In another preferred embodiment, a pair of units having straps for grasping by the units hands are provided, one for each of the user's arms. Each unit is rotatable and/or movable linearly on a support surface in any direction independently of the other.

Abstract: A home exercise device is of greater value when it is capable of multiple functions and can be easily stored when not in use. Lightweight springs are used in place of heavy weight plates to reduce shipping costs and simplify storage. The device also includes a frame that supports a base, providing linear movement of the base relative to the frame. A bar, with spring tension, is coupled to a multi-position lock. This allows the bar to be positioned in a variety of locations relative to the frame and the user, thereby providing a variety of exercises. A head portion is also provided that includes a torsion spring. This spring can be engaged or disengaged from the frame to allow the user to provide spring tension to resist movement of the head portion. The diversity of movable components offers a vast variety of exercises that can be performed on the unit as well as enabling the unit to fold down for storage when not in use.

Abstract: A composite body building exerciser at least comprises a frame for supporting a seat, a seat back, and two side parallel tubes in similar size with two back-bent push bar to be held by hands; two connecting rods linked with the ground wheels; and a front leg with rubber shoe disposed in the direct opposite of the ground wheel; The front end of the frame receives a retractable pedal assembly. By dint of an elastic element mounted between the connecting rod and the frame, when a force is applied to the push bar, the seat back and the pedal assembly, the elastic element is therefore stretched, and the body building exerciser will produce a relative push and pull actions effected on the body.

Abstract: A collapsible combination waist and leg exerciser comprises a base, two elastic frames, and two connected handles. In use, user may stand on base with hands grasped on the handles and bend waist forward facing elastic frames in order to exercise up and down repeatedly. User may also sit on a chair with the chair's legs pressed on base by the weight of user. User's feet are urged against the top of handles for exercising up and down repeatedly. User may lay back with feet urged against the top of handles in a continuous up and down movement. This can train or develop the parts of body such as chest, arms, waist, legs, and buttock effectively in a small environment.

Abstract: An apparatus for training body movements in athletics includes a waist strap configured for attachment around the torso of a wearer and having a plurality of attachment rings connected detachably thereto, and a shoulder strap configured for attachment around the wearer's shoulders and having two cooperating ends. The shoulder strap is configured to extend around the wearer's shoulders and under the wearer's arms such that the cooperating ends are connectable together at a point located substantially between the wearer's shoulder blades. The shoulder strap further includes a plurality of attachment rings connected detachably thereto. The apparatus may further include leg straps configured for attachment around the wearer's legs and arm straps configured for attachment around the wearer's arms. The leg and arm straps may each include a plurality of attachment rings connected detachably thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exercise device that includes a base that has at least one receptacle and further includes a resistance member that is adapted to rest in the at least one receptacle. The base may include a plurality of receptacles so as to provide a number of positions that the resistance member may rest in so as to allow the user to perform a variety of exercises and motions with the exercise device. The resistance member may be adjustable to provide more than one level of resistance.

Abstract: Hip Rotation Training Device with a base plate, a torsion resisting element such as a torsion spring, a torsion spring attachment rod, an inner vertical support tube, a tube support socket, an outer vertical support tube and a hip retaining assembly. The tube support socket is fixedly attached to the base plate. The torsion spring is fixedly attached to the bottom of the inner vertical support tube. The spring attachment rod is fixedly attached to bottom of said torsion spring, said spring attachment rod slidalbly attached at its opposite end to said tube support socket and held in place by a cross pin.

Abstract: An exercise machine for conditioning muscles of the lower body, abdomen and torso utilizes dual elastic cord resistance to force exerted on a moving platform which rides on rollers set in tracks on the frame. When used suspended with adjustable straps from door hook attachment, user leans back against vertical moving padded platform and exerts downward pressure in a deep knee bend motion and up again. When used horizontally on the floor user mounts machine on all fours with shins on platform and arms extended towards opposite end of machine with hands around grips of adjustable bar assembly. Movement is gained by extending and contracting lower body while moving platform back and forth. Also, user may kneel on a pad which may be located just beyond and facing the machine. With hands securely gripping platform handles user may exert force and move platform to other end of machine by extending torso over said machine.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus providing resistance for hip and knee strengthening without increasing joint loading or shear force beyond that imparted by muscle contraction. A preferred embodiment includes a portable embodiment to allow continued use throughout changes in exercise environment.

Abstract: Aerobic rhythmic running exercise (RRE) is an exercise mode wherein a horizontally disposed participant elevates and lowers his or her limbs alternately in a striding manner against dissipative loading provided by enabling RRE apparatus. RRE comprises safe aerobic exercise for cardiovascularly handicapped heart patients and other participants by substantially supporting or balancing the weight of the limb groups one against the other during the alternate limb elevation and lowering. It is an observed fact that the blood pressure remains near resting values during such aerobic RRE. It has also been observed that RRE allows an athlete to preferentially develop fast twitch muscles useful for enabling improved running speed. Stationary RRE apparatus comprises a supporting tripod structure, and pulley supported leg and arm supporting rope lines coupled to leg and arm drive belts that are, in turn, coupled to leg and arm drive sprockets.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus including a base, a platform, and a resilient member located between and attached to both the base and the platform. The resilient member can rotate, twist, and tilt in every angle while also providing a resistance force to all degrees of movement. The platform may be modified by the addition of an elastomeric material over its surface to provide additional traction or padding. The platform may also have notches placed around its perimeter, through which resistance tubing or rope may be placed such that upper body resistance motion may be integrated into the exercise apparatus. Furthermore, support members may be disposed under both the platform and base for additional support and rigidity. The resilient member may have a flange, which in conjunction with an adjustment mechanism, may affect the amount of resiliency of the resilient member. The adjustment mechanism may have a handle, a gear and ratchet assembly, and a plurality of locking mechanisms.

Abstract: The present invention is a modular component leg, arm, and body-stretching device. It includes a main ratchet component having a handle and at least one ratchet bar functionally connected to and capable of passing through the handle. The handle contains a directional ratchet-up mechanism and a trigger wherein when the trigger is depressed, the ratchet bar(s) advance toward the handle. The handle also has a release mechanism to release the ratchet bar from the ratchet-up mechanism. The ratchet bar has an auxiliary component attachment at one end thereof for attachment, directly or indirectly, if a foot or hand auxiliary component. The foot auxiliary component is for leg and body exercise, and has a rigid base for placement of a foot thereon, having a foot securing mechanism to hold a foot in place. There is also at least one attachment for connection with the ratchet bar.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a floor engaging base, a vertical stanchion, and at least one body support. Cables are interconnected between respective handles and respective pivot arms. At least one resistance device is interconnected between the pivot arms and the frame. The cables are routed about pulleys on the frame in a manner that facilitates different types of exercise motions. Adjustments to resistance may be made by repositioning at least one of the cables and the resistance device relative to the pivot arms.

Abstract: The present invention is a modular component leg, arm, and body-stretching device. It includes a main advance plate component having a handle and at least one bar functionally connected to and capable of passing through the handle. The handle contains a one directional advance plate mechanism and a trigger wherein when the trigger is depressed, the bar(s) advance toward the handle. The handle also has a release mechanism to release the bar from the advance plate mechanism. The ratchet bar has an auxiliary component attachment at one end thereof for attachment, directly or indirectly, if a foot or hand auxiliary component. The foot auxiliary component is for leg and body exercise, and has a rigid base for placement of a foot thereon, having a foot securing mechanism to hold a foot in place. There is also at least one attachment for connection with the bar.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus, a method of using the apparatus, and a method of exercising are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the exercise apparatus comprises an exercise platform comprising a base and a lid, the platform defining an interior space accessible by moving the lid from a closed to an open position with respect to the base, at least one handle associated with the platform for use by a user in moving the exercise apparatus, at least one wheel movably mounted to the base and permitting the platform to be rolled along a surface, at least one riser for use in supporting the platform upon a surface to increase a height thereof and sized to fit within the interior space when not in use, at least one resistive element for selective attachment to the platform for use in an exercise by a user, at least one mount associated with the platform to which the at least one resistive element may be attached, and at least one hand/foot peg for use with the platform.