Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein concern a motorized fitness wheel. The fitness wheel includes a wheel that rotates about an axle with two handles that extend outward from respective sides of the wheel along the rotational axis. In use, the user grasps the handles with their hands and rolls the wheel back and forth along the floor. A motor is configured to apply a torque to the wheel in either forward or backward direction to apply resistance or assistance and enhance the exercise. A position sensor feeds positional information of the motor to a microcontroller. Based on the positional information, the microcontroller dynamically controls the output torque of the motor as a function of one or more torque trajectories. The torque trajectories define the output torque of the motor over a cycle of the exercise as a function a spatial variable (e.g., wheel position) and/or time.

Abstract: A workout device includes a base frame, a top cover and a gliding mechanism. The base frame includes a chassis and through holes formed in the chassis. The top cover includes dome structures aligned with the through holes, respectively, when the top cover is assembled to the base frame. The gliding mechanism consists of multi-directional rotating members accommodated in the dome structures and partially protruding from the through holes, respectively, when the top cover is assembled to the base frame. In response to a pressing force exerted onto the cover body, the dome structures are in contact with the multi-directional rotating members so as to cause friction therebetween, and the friction changes with the force exerted onto the cover body.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for performing push-up type exercises includes an elongate planar surface with at least one transverse slot and a pair of handles movably carried in the transverse slot. The pair of handles are adapted for gripping by a user during performance of the push-up type exercise. The handles are interconnected by a resistance band for providing a selected resistance to resist a laterally outward displacement of the pair of handles during a push-up. A pair of adjustable legs support the apparatus in inclined orientation and a declined orientation, relative to a supporting ground surface. The legs may be attached by a pivot and are movable between a stowed position and an upright supporting position.

Abstract: A handheld exercise device includes an elongated handle and first and second stability heads. The stability heads are located at opposite ends of the handle, and each has a generally dome-shaped top side and generally planar underside. An arrangement of surface-engaging rollers projects from the planar underside of each stability head. The roller arrangement includes first and second inline rollers substantially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the handle, and a third roller laterally offset from the longitudinal axis of the handle.

Abstract: A massaging tool includes a housing that includes a first shell member and a second shell member. The first shell member defines a first interior cavity, and the second shell member defines a second interior cavity. The housing is configurable in a first orientation where the first shell member is secured to the second shell member and a second orientation where the first shell member is decoupled from the second shell member.

Abstract: An exercise machine for assisting in the performance of a core exercise that is adjustable between a plurality of configurations. The exercise machine includes a front track, a rear track, a first bar operably engaged with the front track and the rear track, a second bar operably engaged with the front track and the rear track, a first handle member operably engaged with the first bar proximate, a second handle member operably engaged with the second bar, a first foot block operably engaged with the first bar, and a second foot block operably engaged with the second bar. The first bar, the second bar, the first handle member, the second handle member, the first foot block, and the second foot block are all selectively adjustable to accommodate users of different shapes and heights as well as variations of core exercises.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a device configured for self-administered therapy comprises at least two base members, each base member configured to be secured to a surface for mounting the device of said surface, a shaft configured to secure to the at least two base members and extend between the at least two base members, and at least one therapy member configured to be secured relative to the shaft, wherein the at least one therapy member is configured to rotate relative to the shaft during use, wherein the at least one therapy member is configured to be contacted by a user and configured to rotate during use.

Abstract: An exercise device for stretching muscles, fascia and joints includes a rear base that transitions to a front nipple made from a solid and firm material. The device is attachable rigidly to a stationary structure such as a door jam in numerous different positions for use in a variety of exercises. The device may be attachable via a clamp unit that can be tightened laterally or other attachment means to attach to the door jam. The exercise device may be modular in form made from a plurality of pieces that are attachable to one another to form the device in a solid unitary structure.

Abstract: The physical therapy device is a therapeutic device. The physical therapy device is adapted for use with a patient. The physical therapy device massages a leg of the patient. The physical therapy device comprises a base, a plurality of telescopic stanchions, and a massaging structure. The massaging structure and the base attach to the plurality of telescopic stanchions. The plurality of telescopic structures elevate the massaging structure above a supporting surface. The massaging structure rotates such that the rotation of the massaging structure massages the leg of the patient. The base is a pedestal that forms the final link in the load path between the massaging structure and a supporting surface.

Abstract: An exercise equipment assembly includes a stationary base including a front elongated support structure, a back elongated support structure, and a support body coupled between the front and back elongated support structures. An elongated handle is coupled to the support body and extends vertically away from the support body. The elongated handle includes a first pivot assembly coupled to the support body that allows the elongated handle to pivot about its vertical axis. A knee supporting structure is coupled to the support body and includes a second pivot assembly coupled to the support body. First and second knee supporting structures are coupled to the second pivot assembly, the first and second knee supporting structure extending horizontally away from the second pivot assembly in a direction generally opposite from the elongated handle. The second pivot assembly allows the first and second knee supporting structures to pivot about its vertical axis.

Abstract: A multifunctional abdominal exercise wheel with a pulling rope includes a first wheel assembly. The first wheel assembly includes a first main support, a first main wheel, a chassis cap and a first sucking disc. An end of the first main support is detachably connected to the first main wheel. The chassis cap is connected to the first main wheel by a bearing. The first sucking disc is connected to the chassis cap by a sucking disc support, and a sucking disc spring is arranged between the sucking disc support and the chassis cap. Another end of the first main support is disposed with a first beam, and the first beam is perpendicularly connected to the first main support. The multifunctional abdominal exercise wheel may have advantages of reasonable structure, multiple functions, high utilization, easy to carry, and being capable of meeting various occasions for fitness at any time.

Abstract: Apparatus for facilitating core exercises comprises, in combination, a pair of rolling handgrips, each of the rolling handgrips comprising a base having an upper side and an underside, a gripping bar connected to the base and adapted to allow a user to grip the rolling handgrip, and at least three wheels mounted on the underside of the base, each of said wheels providing a 360° freedom of movement, such that the rolling handgrip provides a 360° freedom of movement when the wheels are placed on a floor surface, and a board adapted to be mounted on the pair of rolling handgrips, whereupon, when the board is mounted upon the pair of rolling handgrips, the board provides 360° freedom of movement on the floor surface.

Abstract: The present device is designed for training of highly-qualified athletes in cyclic sports. The technical result is the more reliable transfer of power from a drive to a working mechanism with the possibility of smoothing out ultrashort fluctuations (0.3-0.7 seconds) in force. The athlete training device comprises two bases, each having a pulley attached thereto for rotation in a single plane. An annular cable track is fastened between the pulleys. With the aid of a motor, a rotation rate is transmitted to one of the pulleys via a shaft. The shaft, which consists of a driving part and a driven part, has mounted thereon an adjustable transmission for controlling torque. The adjustable transmission is in the form of an electromagnetic powder clutch, consisting of a driving part, connected to the driving part of the shaft, and a driven part, connected to the driven part of the shaft.

Abstract: An exercising assembly for simultaneously exercising muscles of the abdomen and legs includes a glider that is slidably coupled to a frame. A biaser that is coupled to the frame and the glider biases the glider to a front of the frame. A leg plate is coupled to and selectively extensible from the glider. An elbow plate, which is padded, is coupled to and selectively extensible from the front of the frame. A pair of handles is coupled to the elbow plate and is configured to be grasped in hands of a user. The user's elbows are positioned on the elbow plate and the user's legs are positioned on the leg plate. The user is positioned to push the glider from the front to a back of the frame to exercise abdominal and leg muscles of the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fitness device consisting of a cylindrical body in which the handles are mounted horizontally against each other. The body consists of two coaxial rings, inner ring and outer ring, which are positioned in a reciprocally sliding or rolling relation, the inner ring on its inner surface is equipped with a housing for holding the handles; the axis of the handle being at a height, which is less than ½ of the outer diameter of the body at the place of the housing of the location of handles from the outer surface of the outer ring; and the handles are bent upwards. The connection between the handles and the handle-holding case is dismountable and the outer surface of the outer ring is provided with a rubber surface.

Abstract: A massage device includes spaced apart first and second arms having aligned first and second pivot areas. A cross bar having a first end and a second end is attached to the first arm proximate the first end of the cross bar between the first and second pivot areas. The cross bar is attached to the second arm proximate the second end of the cross bar between the first and second pivot areas. A massage element is carried by the cross bar.

Abstract: A multi-axial unidirectional power transmission system includes a transmission unit and a resistance unit. The transmission unit includes a first main shaft and a transmission wheel provided on the first main shaft. The resistance unit includes a second main shaft and a damping wheel mounted on the second main shaft. The two transmission wheels and the damping wheel can be placed flat on the body since they are mounted on different main shafts, thereby making the whole plane of the multi-axis unidirectional power transmission system consistent, thus achieving the effects of space saving, convenient storage and convenient transportation.

Abstract: A lightweight and portable fitness apparatus comprises a pair of wheel assemblies connected by a connecting bar. The apparatus may be used to perform Pilates-style exercises by a variety of activities such as lifting or rolling the apparatus. The connection bar of the apparatus is offset from a center of each wheel assembly and rotatable from an outer portion of each wheel assembly. The offset position allows the connection bar and wheel assemblies to act as a stable rolling platform, similar to a platform of a Pilates reformer, but as the lightweight and portable apparatus.

Abstract: Embodiments for a multi-functional exercise system with variable resistance are provided. The system includes a base plate such as an exercise plate weight, cover plates, omnidirectional wheels, a protective skirt frame, and various attachment adapters. These are structured such that the top cover plate is attached to a top face of the base plate and a bottom cover plate is attached to a bottom face of the base plate, the omnidirectional wheels and protective skirt frame are attached to the bottom cover plate, and the attachment adapters are fastened to a central aperture defined by the base plate. The described embodiments allow a user to use this exemplary system to perform multiple exercises with various attachments.

Abstract: An exerciser has a baseplate with a fulcrum projecting outwardly from one side and wheels depending outwardly from the opposite side. A balanced-enhanced exercising platform is provided when the fulcrum is positioned downwardly on a floor, and alternatively, a balance-enhanced exercising dolly is provided when the wheels are positioned downwardly on the floor. The dolly may be biased by elastic resistance straps.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multifunctional abdominal exercise wheel, comprising a main body, support members, a central pipe fitting, and a spring barrel. Two ends of the central pipe fitting are each provided with a support rotating member. The support rotating member is pivoted to a support member. The central pipe fitting is inserted into the spring barrel and fixed. The spring barrel is provided with a power spring. The main body is fixedly provided with a single-chip microcomputer, and a display apparatus, a sensor, and a button separately electrically connected to the single-chip microcomputer. Therefore, motion data can be displayed, the stroke and resistance of the abdominal exercise wheel can be adjusted, torsion outputs are stable, and springback noise is small.

Abstract: An exercise machine includes an upright mounting assembly having a top and a bottom spaced-apart from the top. The exercise machine includes a seat operatively connected to the upright mounting assembly. The exercise machine includes a first pair of space-apart pulley assemblies rotatably mounted adjacent to the top of the upright mounting assembly. The exercise machine includes a second pair of spaced-apart pulley assemblies rotatably mounted adjacent to the bottom of the upright mounting assembly. The exercise machine includes a plurality of exercise resistance cables connected at proximal end portions to the upright mounting assembly and extending around and outward, respectively, from the first and second pairs of spaced-apart pulley assemblies.

Abstract: A method for controlling an electric actuator in an exercise device, comprising: supplying a first load set point (FA, kA) upon a displacement of the load element in a first direction, supplying a second load set point (FB, kB) upon a displacement of the load element in a second direction, and detecting an initial position (M) of the moving part of the electric actuator when the reversal of the movement is detected, computing an end-of-transition position (N) exhibiting a deviation in the second direction relative to the initial position, supplying a transition load set point in the form of a monotonic function of the position of the moving part of the electric actuator or of the load element, said monotonic function varying from the first load set point (FA, kA) to the second load set point (FB, kB) between the initial position (M) and the end-of-transition position (N).

Abstract: Ball cup assemblies positioned in the four corners of a main body having an open center area and a handle spanning the opening. A roller ball is positioned in each of the ball assemblies, ball bearings are positioned between the housing and the roller ball, held in place by a binder ring. A retainer ring is attached to the lower peripheral surface of the ball housing.

Abstract: A therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device which includes a cylindrically shaped body having a predetermined density and predetermined diameter, the body including a plurality of projections of a predetermined shape. One or more of the predetermined density and the predetermined diameter in combination with the predetermined shape of the projections optimize mobilization of soft tissue structures of the human body.

Abstract: A walking training device provides substantial fixation of the user's feet against a movable footplate in the direction of the user's stride while allowing toe lift and heel lift necessary for natural walking. The harness system provides an approximation of a shallow crossed four-bar linkage to provide angulation without substantial translation.

Abstract: An exerciser is provided with a first operating arm and a second operating arm pivotally connects with an axis. Each of the first operating arm and the second operating arm includes a first end and a second end and the second end is used to be held by an operator. In addition, one or more non-metal elastic members are selected to couple with the first end or the second end of the first operating arm and the second operating arm, thus to provide resistance for the rotation of the first operating arm and the second operating arm.

Abstract: A massage stick includes a rod, a massage tube, two tube stoppers, two handles and two heads. The rod extends through the massage tube and each tube stopper is fixed on one end of the rod. Each tube stopper has a step in a hole thereof. The two handles are mounted to two ends of the rod and each has a passage in which two shoulders and a contact face are formed. The two heads are respectively connected to the two handles, and each has a shank and a massage end. The user may hold the handles and roll the massage tube to massage the body. Alternatively, the user may hold the massage tube and roll the handles to massage the body. The user may hold the handles or the massage tube, using the massage ends of the heads to massage the body.

Abstract: A fitness apparatus includes a support assembly having a framework selectively mounted to one of a ground surface, building structure, or fitness apparatus. A foot assembly is rotatably coupled to the support assembly and configured such that the foot assembly is displaced above a ground surface. The foot assembly includes a pair of retention members configured to selectively support the feet of a person in a toes-pointed downwardly position and above the ground surface. The fitness apparatus that increases core muscle group activation by making traditional exercises more challenging. It is designed to have the user place their feet in a platform which then allows for three axis of rotation. Height adjustment gives the user more resistance. The largest benefit is that the user can perform these exercises without having to stop to re-adjust their feet.

Abstract: An exercise device has a base with a plurality of rollers secured to a bottom surface thereof. A handle with an extended stem is rotatably attached to two columns that extend from a top surface of the base. A brace is attached to the stem and designed to comfortably contain the forearm of a user. The handle is connected to a spring that applies a rotational bias when the stem is rotated away from a starting position. In operation, an individual assumes an initial push up stance and grasps the handles of two such devices, with the brace positioned underneath each forearm. As the user stretches outward, the base rolls along the brace and pushes up against the forearms. This assists a user when retracting to the initial stance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a functional chair having acupressure balls. The chair includes a chair seat; a back of a chair coupled to one side of the chair seat; a pair of acupressure plate rotary shafts which is parallel to a vertical axis at a position ambilaterally spaced at predetermined distance from the center of rear surface of the back of the chair; a pair of acupressure plates which rotate around the rotary shaft of the respective acupressure plates; and a pair of armrests fixed to one side of the respective acupressure plates, and extended to the front of the back of the chair. A plurality of operating holes is formed on the front of the back of chair. A sleeve for covering the acupressure plate rotary shaft is positioned along a lengthwise direction on the respective acupressure plates and the acupressure rotary shaft penetrates the respective acupressure plates.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus is provided. The exercise apparatus includes a housing. The housing includes a substantially planar upper surface, a lower surface and a sidewall disposed about a perimeter of the housing and joining the upper surface and the lower surface together. The present invention may further include a first axle and a second axle secured to the housing and disposed substantially parallel to one another. At least one wheel is rotatably secured to each of the axles and at least a portion of each wheel protrudes beyond the lower surface of the housing. At least a first strap is secured to the housing. A first end of the strap is secured to the housing and a second end of the strap is secured to the housing.

Abstract: A therapy tool for treating muscular and/or myofascial pain comprises a shaft having rotatedly mounted thereon at least two roller wheels. At least one of the roller wheels has a polarity of projections evenly spaced around the wheels' periphery by in which the projections are generally flat at their outer surface and have a round edge. In one embodiment at least one of the roller wheels has a smooth peripheral edge which may be used to identify the presence of trigger points and adhesions.

Abstract: The trigger point massage apparatus includes a primary pegboard from which a trigger point massage member is selectively affixed. A pair of side members attach to opposing sides of the primary pegboard in order to form a device that is adapted to secure against a doorframe. The pair of side members optionally includes at least one locking screw that is used to tighten a pad member in order to secure the device against the doorframe. The trigger point massage member includes a plurality of pins that are selectively engaged into one of a plurality of pinholes provided on an outer surface of the primary pegboard. The trigger point massage member includes a rotatable sphere that is extended from armatures of the trigger point massage member. The rotatable sphere is adapted to be engaged against a body part in order to provide a massage thereto.

Abstract: A core muscle exercising and resistance training device includes a weighted bar having opposed bar ends adapted to removably mount at least one weight or other force generating element. A pad element is removably and frictionally mounted on the bar, the pad element being constructed from a lightweight foam material having a density within a specific range. The pad has an outer surface with a radius of curvature substantially the same as a normal cervical curvature. In use, the outer pad surface is placed adjacent a user's cervical curve and the weighted bar, the additional isometric resistance generating elements and the pad element act in combination to apply a force upon the user's core cervical curve muscles for improving the user's cervical curve posture by gradually modifying the cervical curvature to conform with clinically desirable curvature.

Abstract: Full body exercise equipment including four elongate rails arranged in a generally side-by-side longitudinal configuration. The four elongate rails are connected together to allow for selected angular arrangements between the rails and also allow for selected longitudinal arrangements between the rails. A slidable shuttle member is provided on each rail with the two inside rails having toe holds and the two outside rails having hand grips. A resilient cord is provided for each shuttle for selectable attachment to either end of the shuttle to provide selected resistance against slidable movement of the shuttle in either direction on a respective rail.

Abstract: A free weight which has a ridge on the top of the weight for a user to grip is provided. The ridge may at least partially surround the top end and/or bottom end of the free weight. In certain embodiments, the ridge may completely surround the top end and/or bottom end of free weight. The user may grasp the weight by wrapping their fingertips around the ridge and perform reps to strengthen the grip and arms of the user.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first elongate track and a second elongate track that are each substantially straight and adjustably coupled to a base member such that each track is configured to extend away from the base member in the opposite direction relative to the other track. The apparatus also includes a first handle slidably coupled to the first elongate track such that the first handle is movable along the length of the first elongate track and a second handle slidably coupled to the second elongate track such that the second handle is movable along the length of the second elongate track.

Abstract: A stretching device comprises a rectangular frame including two parallel longitudinal support sleeves, two parallel stretch sleeves fitted to slide into and from said parallel longitudinal support sleeves, two cross members perpendicularly and fixedly connecting the two said parallel longitudinal support sleeves; a foot grip assembly including two foot L-shaped foot grips attached perpendicularly to the distal ends of the longitudinal stretch sleeves; a mechanically ratcheting grip and push rod assembly including two upper push rod sleeves, two lower push rod sleeves, two push rods which slide inside the upper and lower push rod sleeves, two handles with trigger-style levers and quick release buttons, and ratcheting mechanisms to extend the push rods and hold said push rods in place; two U-shaped armpit grips with padding at the distal ends, a rotating connector that attaches the armpit grips to the upper push rod sleeves and the longitudinal support sleeves.

Abstract: An exercise device assembly including an adjustable exercise device and a bed adapter is disclosed. The bed adapter may include a main body defining a first side and a second side. The main body may be provided with a first plurality of receptacles and a second plurality of receptacles that are for receiving and securing support members of the exercise device. In one aspect, the receptacles have a sidewall connecting the main body first side to a recessed support surface of the receptacle such that the support members of the exercise device are securely retained on the bed adapter.

Abstract: An improved exercise table or reformer having increased adjustability and storage features. The starting point of the carriage or platform is adjustable to accommodate different sized users. An anchor bar mechanism is adjusted to correspond to carriage starting point, and limits rotation of the anchor bar with respect to the reformer and may be non-removable from the reformer frame. A foot bar assembly may be adjusted and placed in a storage position, allowing the foot bar to serve as a lift handle. The reformer's adjustability provides greater ease of storage.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for training the core muscles can include a wheeled platform for supporting the upper body or the lower body while the user employs the core muscles to roll the platform across a surface. Two vertical posts can be positioned on opposite sides of the platform near a back edge of the platform to provide handles for the user when the platform is used to support the user's upper body. A third vertical post can be positioned near the center of the platform and can be used to add weights to the platform thereby increasing the difficulty of rolling the platform across a surface.

Abstract: A multifunctional sliding exercise machine comprises: a pair of bodies having a symmetric shape, each body being hinge-coupled at one end; a rotating shaft of which one end and another end are rotatably coupled to a hinge portion, respectively, to which the pair of bodies are hinge-coupled; and a pair of slide plates slidably coupled to respective upper surfaces of the pair of bodies.

Abstract: A proprioceptive device for improving proprioceptive balance in a person is provided. The proprioceptive device includes an elastic band which is expandable for releasably engaging and fitting snugly around a shoe. The proprioceptive device also includes a pair of instability inducing proprioception features which are carried by the band. The proprioceptive features are spaced from one another in a longitudinal direction for inducing lateral and longitudinal instability while allowing the person to walk with a heel to toe gait.

Abstract: The present disclosure in an embodiment provides a portable exercise apparatus. The portable exercise apparatus comprises a bar having a first end and a second end along a longitudinal axis. Further, the portable exercise apparatus comprises two frame members. Each frame member comprises a groove on top, coupled to the bar such that the bar rests on the two frame members along the longitudinal axis of the bar and on the grooves of the two frame members. The two frame members are opposite to each other at each end of the bar. Further, each frame member is coupled to a pair of wheels at a bottom portion of each frame member. Further, the bar has a grip portion, between the first end and the second end, to support stresses perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bar.

Abstract: A method of performing a squatting exercise by an exerciser wearing a weighted vest, the vest has front and back portions and a panel member attached to the back portion of the vest, the panel member having one or more rows of roller-receiving cavities and a roller in each cavity for added weight. By placing the panel member between the back of a wall and an exerciser standing upright and pressing against the wall, the exerciser moves up and down during squat exercise to achieve maximum benefit from the exercise.

Abstract: Provided is an exercise device including a planar support surface and a rolling joint which is configured to enable a 360° range of motion for the exercise device. In this regard, the user may roll the exercise device along a planar surface in a forward-and-backward motion, a side-to-side motion, or in an arcuate or circular motion.

Abstract: A triangular shaped omnidirectional exercise platform includes a base member, a pad member and three ball transfer units. The pad member is carried by a top surface of the base member. The three ball transfer units are coupled to a bottom surface of the base member. The three ball transfer units are arranged having an equal angular offset therebetween providing stability to the exercise platform during use. The ball transfer units each comprise a hemispherical housing, a primary ball member and a plurality of secondary ball members disposed between an inner surface of the hemispherical housing and the primary ball member. The base member can include an upper body member and a lower body member. The pad member can be manufactured of a pliant material. Features of the pad member can identify a stability region of the exercise platform. The platform can have a convex arched top surface.

Abstract: A wheeled exercise apparatus has at least two resistance bands. A first and second axle each have a wheel assembly rotatably connected at an opposite end thereof. The axles are connected at each of the opposite ends by at least one of the resistance bands so that the apparatus operates in a rolling extending and collapsing motion within an elastic region. A pedal assembly is axially connected to the second axle. The pedal/foot supporting assembly is capable of supporting and securing both feet of the person so that the person is capable of exerting stress when griping the first axle with the person's hands and pushing against the second axle with the person's feet while exercising in a substantially prone position.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a body roller and at least one resistance band. The body roller includes an interior channel. The resistance band passes through the interior channel of the body roller. Ends of the resistance band extend outward on each side of the body roller. The body roller facilitates applied pressure to a user's body. The resistance bands facilitate resistance training exercises by the user. The body roller provides a structural support for the resistance bands during the resistance training exercises.