Abstract: Exerciser for exercising arms and legs including an arrangement for raising one leg in stretching fashion in any desired direction. Once a leg is stretched, the leg can be connected to the weights to lift them. The machine can also be used for boxing exercises. According to the invention there is provided a leg and arm exerciser having a vertically slidable weight, a strap for attachment to at least one of an ankle or a hand, a pulley and rope connecting the weight with the strap for raising the weight with the leg or arm, and a frame for supporting the weight and the pulley and rope. There is also provided a knee strap connected to the frame by a rope guided by a slidable pulley for supporting the knee in a raised position.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises a base and a transmission device. The base is provided with a plurality of support frames, one of which is provided with two locking shafts. The transmission device is mounted pivotally on the base and composed of movable support, transmission support, adjustment support, rest pad, leg pad, and elastic element. The user of the apparatus is capable of doing exercise for building the muscles of arms and legs.

Abstract: An exercise machine for performing leg extension and leg curl exercises has a seat from the front of which a swing member depends. A swing link is pivotally connected near the lower end of the swing member and supports a pair of laterally extending pads. A rearwardly directed force is applied to the swing member to act in opposition to forward movement of the swing member and swing link when an exerciser pushes against one of the pads with one of his (her) legs when the exerciser is seated (leg extension exercise) or is standing facing rearwardly with the seat swung upwardly to an upright position.

Abstract: An exercising machine including a base frame having a seat at the top, a scissor grip unit bilaterally pivotally connected to the base frame for exercising the hands through a scissor's action, a leg exercising unit coupled to the base frame at the front for exercising the legs, a back rest pivotally connected to the base frame at the back, a first pair of springy members bilaterally connected between the scissor grip unit and the base frame to produce a resisting force against the scissor's action of the scissor grip unit, and a second springy members bilaterally connected between the base frame and the back rest to give a resisting force against the backward movement of the back rest.

Abstract: A variable resistance band exercise machine for exercising the body of a user including their arms, waists and legs. The user moves various groups of movable exercise components against the resistance provided by elastically deformable resistance bands. The deformable resistance bands are removable and can be interchangeably exchanged with any group of exercise components.

Abstract: An exercise device, as for example, the wing on a butterfly exercise machine, is arranged to be moved from an at rest position in an exercising direction in a range of travel counter to a load and to be returned to the at rest position by the load. An adjustment mechanism between the exercise device and load selectively adjusts the start of the travel range by movement of the exercise device in a direction opposite from the exercising direction. The adjustment mechanism includes a rack and pawl arranged to be engaged with one another when the exercise device is moved in the exercising direction.

Abstract: An assisted pull-up and dip exercise device (10) which includes a frame (12), with both a pull-up bar (22) and dip bar (24), capable of supporting a person while performing these exercises. The invention includes an assist arm assembly (40) which connects to the frame (12) at the pivot point about which the assist arm assembly (40) rotates. The assist arm assembly (40) can be loaded at one end to provide variable counter-balancing support for the person while performing the exercise. Assisted pull-up and dip device (10) allows a person to perform the pull-up and dip exercises with the knees in a tucked position. This is the natural position for a person performing these exercises unassisted. The assist arm assembly (40) can be constructed so as to use common free weights to load the assist arm assembly (40). This removes the requirement for specialized weights which can only be used on a single exercise machine.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus having a closed loop, hydraulic controller which provides a user selectable resistance to movement over an operating path. A restrictor valve assembly controls fluid flow in an exercise direction and includes a sealed valve body and a rotatable stem piece having a number of flow bores of differing relative dimension to a primary flow path. A pair of separable interlocking piston head pieces at a piston shaft control a reduced bypass resistance with return travel. Alternately disclosed modular frameworks, which include stationary and carriage portions, permit physical motion in relation to a measurement means which displays relative exertion.

Abstract: The exercise apparatus comprises a track assembly, a carriage movable on the track assembly and a kickplate assembly attached to the track assembly. The carriage is resiliently restrained to move toward one end of the track assembly. The kickplate assembly can be adjusted to be anywhere along the track assembly and the position of the kickplate on the kickplate assembly can be adjusted to vary its distance above the track assembly.

Abstract: A chair mounting exercising unit includes two swinging arms having a bottom end fastened to either end of a substantially U-shaped locating rod being fixed to the back of a chair by a knob controlled lock device and a slotted side extension plate in the middle at an outer side movably hung on a screw bolt at either end of a horizontal frame on the back of the chair and a top end coupled with a pulley wheel assembly, and two elastic pull ropes respectively inserted through either pulley wheel assembly and fastened to either swinging arm and an opposite end coupled with a handle.

Abstract: A strength competition apparatus for pitting the entire bodily strength of one competitor against that of another. Each competitor is seated and operates an advancer for advancing his/herself in a relative forward direction using the advancer to apply leverage along a pair of transverse rails having a series of holes disposed within provided as part of the framework of the strength competition apparatus. By using the advancer to apply leverage against the transverse rails of the framework of the apparatus, each competitor attempts to prevent the opposing competitor from advancing forward as well. The present strength competition apparatus enables a competitor to engage in competition which pits his/her entire brute strength, of both the upper body and lower body, against that of another.

Abstract: An exercise and stretching apparatus including a base, a pair of adjustable vertical uprights, and a cross-bar extending the uprights. The ends of the upper transverse bar are pronged and engage a movable retainer on each of the uprights. A handle and a rotatable bearing or releasable grip on each adjustable retainer helps raise or lower the cross-bar. The apparatus further includes a hinged, collapsible platform which may overlie or form part of the base.

Abstract: Method and apparatus therefor are disclosed for exercising the buttock and thigh muscles. The apparatus (20) has a spring (40) disposed to yieldingly support a seat member (24) between first and second positions 24a, 24b) above a base 42 as the user urges the seat member between the aforesaid positions.

Abstract: A proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercise device including a drive motor, gear mechanism connected with the drive motor, a control connected with the motor for operating the motor in either direction, and a rotating member connected with the gear mechanism and adapted to be coupled to a body member of a user for moving the body member in the desired direction. The movable member moves in increments and is lockable at desired positions for holding the body member against a force tending to return it to normal position or a force in the opposite direction. One exercise device rotates the upper torso relative to the spine. Another of the exercise devices rotates the upper legs of a user relative to the hip joints and lower legs relative to the knees. A further device operates the arms forward and backward relative to the shoulder joint and includes parallel vertical shafts movable together and apart to adjust for difference distances between the shoulder joints of a user.

Abstract: A rearwardly tiltable chair set sturdily in a frame. The chair allows a user thereof to tilt back and thereby decompress the spine. The user may subsequently engage in exercises that flex, stretch, and strengthen the spine and its accompanying tendons, ligaments and muscles. The user is tilted back to a limited degree so that while the spine is allowed to decompress, blood does not rush to the head. The chair is pivotably held by the frame and tilts easily backward or forward so that the user can easily control his position. In an alternative embodiment, a resistive element is interposed between the back of the chair and the floor so that the user can exercise by pressing back upon the resistive element with the upper torso. A gauge may be coupled to the resistive element to measure the force applied by the user to the resistive element.

Abstract: The apparatus for maximizing push-ups comprises a base from which upwardly extend a foot rest, a torso support platform and a pair of laterally rotatable hand graspable arms. The foot rest is horizontally adjustable in relative distance to the torso support platform and the torso support platform is adjustable in vertical height. The hand graspable arms include a resistive assembly engaged thereto, with the assembly tending to maintain the arms separated while a user of the apparatus attempts to maintain the arms closely spaced against action of the resistive assembly, increasing the effect of exercise.

Abstract: Disclosed is a physical exercising machine including a high pulley station, a scissor grip, a thigh & knee machine and a rowing machine respectively mounted on a machine frame at the front, and a low pulley station and a stepping machine respectively mounted on the machine frame at the back, wherein the rowing machine is reciprocated as the thigh & knee machine is operated; the low pulley station is releasably coupled to the high pulley station in using the same counter balance mechanism.

Abstract: A leg muscle stretching and conditioning device in the form of a belt made from flexible material, and a pad member having a slot through which the belt is passed. The pad member is slidable along the belt and preferably includes a plurality of alternating ridges and grooves along its lower surface to permit the pad member to be slidable over a wide variety of surfaces. In use, the user applies one foot on the belt to hold the belt in position and to prevent movement of the belt in a direction along the belt longitudinal axis. The other foot of the user is placed on the pad member so that the user's heel is received within a recess formed on the top surface of the pad member. This foot is moved to convey the pad member along the belt and support surface employing the frictional force between the pad member lower surface and the surface over which the pad member is moved to insure stability during performance and to guarantee gains achieved.

Abstract: A resistance exercise apparatus is provided which comprises generally means for receiving a body extremity of a user, the means for receiving a body extremity subject to a force provided by the body extremity, this force resulting in limited movement of the means for receiving a body extremity; means for maintaining the means for receiving a body extremity in a predefined plane during movement; and a means for providing resistance to movement upon application of the force to the means for receiving a body extremity. The apparatus may include a self supporting base portion, or may be adaptable for temporary connection for a bed. This apparatus, both portable and stationery versions, combines the well-known resistance methods of isometrics and isotonics to provide a more efficient exercise. Resistance is provide within a single plane preferably by an elastic cord such as rubber tubing.

Abstract: An exercise machine has a plurality of stations each having an operating device for performance of exercise by a user. At least the operating device is connected by a cable to a connection system which is further connected to a resistance mechanism having a lever with a pair of gas shock absorbers moveably secured to the lever along the length of the lever. A motor and screw vary the connection of the shocks to the lever.

Abstract: An abdomen exercising apparatus is disclosed having a back rest supported on two curved supports at two opposite sides of a base thereof by two cranks and two elastic elements, which elastic elements are respectively connected between the curved supports and the cranks to constantly pull up the cranks for permitting the back rest to be disposed at a top position perpendicular to a cushion on the base. The back rest is moved backwards to a bottom position closely attached in line with the cushion as the player sits on cushion and then lies down, and automatically pulled up to the top position by the elastic elements through the cranks as the player sits up. Metal fixing rods may be connected between the curved supports and the cranks to fix the back rest in position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible line guidance and tension measuring device for use on an exercise apparatus to guide a flexible line from a resistance mechanism to an exercise member and measure tension in the flexible line. A fixed member is operatively secured to the exercise apparatus, and a movable member is movably mounted to the fixed member. The flexible line passes over a load bearing pulley rotatably mounted on the movable member. Tension in the flexible line causes the movable member to move relative to the fixed member, and an incremental deflection measuring means measures the relative movement.

Abstract: A chair is specifically designed to be usable as an ordinary office chair. The chair employs both anterior and posterior pelvic restraints to prevent rotation of the pelvic region. Several adjustment devices permit proper movement up and down and back and forward of the arm rests so that they may be used as anterior pelvic restraints during exercise.

Abstract: An exercise machine to stretch one or more muscle groups or joints of a body part, has at least one engagement member pivotally mounted on the frame to engage a body part associated with the muscle group or joint that is to be stretched and to position such part at a desired location. The engagement member is pivotally displaceable through a predetermined range of movement with respect to the frame. Movement in a first direction is effective to apply a stretching force to the associated muscle group. Movement of the engagement member in the first direction is done through a linear actuator. An angle indicator provides a readout of the position of said engagement member in the range. At any selected position in the range the engagement member can be blocked against movement in a direction opposite to the first direction and the force exerted by said body part upon the engagement member in the second direction is measured.

Abstract: A high row exercise machine includes a frame symmetrical with respect to a vertical midplane, a seat connected to the frame adapted to support an exerciser along the midplane in a forward facing direction, and a pair of spaced levers pivotally connected to the frame above and behind the seat on opposite sides of the midplane. The levers pivot through vertical planes of motion which converge with respect to the forward facing direction of the seat. Each of the rearward ends of the levers is adapted to hold a selected weight resistance, and each of the forward ends of the levers includes an angled handle located in front of and above the exerciser supported on the seat. An exerciser supported on the seat reaches up and grasps the handles, with palms facing forward, and then pulls downwardly and slightly forwardly in a high row exercise motion to pivot the levers against the selected weight resistances held by the hubs.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for exercising the muscles of the upper legs and lower torso wherein the exerciser is placed on his/her side in a generally horizontal position on a support including a movable portion which rotates about a vertical axis in response to forces generated by the exerciser. At least two vertically extending pads are secured to the movable support portion to receive the exerciser therebetween. The pads serve to position and retain the exerciser as well as to transmit forces from the exerciser to the movable support portion to rotate the same. A weight stack is connected to the rotatable support portion by a drive mechanism located below the support portion and connected to the bottom of a weight rod included in the weight stack. During the exercise, the movable support portion is rotated by the exerciser from a start position in one direction against the resistance of the weight stack and then returned to the start position whereupon the exercise is repeated.

Abstract: A behind the neck pulldown exercise machine includes a frame, a seat connected to the frame to support an exerciser facing a forward direction and a pair of pivotal levers connected to the frame on opposite sides of the seat. The forward ends of the levers include hubs for holding selected weight resistance while the rearward ends include angled handles located above the seated exerciser's head when the levers are in an at rest position. The handles are adapted to be grasped by the seated exerciser and pulled downwardly in a behind the neck pulldown motion to pivot the levers with respect to the frame through planes which tilt downwardly toward the seat. Pads located in front of the seat engage the tops of the thighs of the seated exerciser to prevent upward movement of the exerciser during pulldown.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an exercising apparatus on which multiple exercising routines may be performed from a single station area operating in opposition to a single set of weights and wherein the cable systems are operably independent from each other. A single leg extension fixture is disclosed which provides leg and foot extension exercises together with foot curl, leg and leg curl exercises.

Abstract: A multifunctional exercise device having a pair of front and rear legs connected by cross members which support a seat. The cross members allow the seat to be longitudinally movable between the front and rear legs. The multifunctional exercise device also includes several attachments, which allow an operator to perform a variety of strengthening and rehabilitating exercises for various parts of the body.

Abstract: An apparatus for exercising the abdominal and lower back muscles of a human exerciser is provided in which a frame supports a seat and a pivotable barrier. The exerciser adjusts the seat and the pivotable barrier along the length of the frame. A resilient member connects the pivotable barrier to the frame and opposes rotation of the barrier in a direction away from the seat. By opposing this rotation, the resilient member permits the user of the apparatus to exercise his abdominal muscles when he pushes against the barrier when he faces the barrier and to exercise his lower back muscles when he pushes against the barrier when he faces away from the barrier.

Abstract: An exercise glider has its motion resisted by a spring mechanism cooperatively associated with a friction damping mechanism. In one embodiment, the damping mechanism may be varied.

Abstract: An apparatus with which to perform numerous exercises including two elongated frame members which are hingably attached to a horizontal strut that may be fastened to a ceiling such as in a garage. Various items may be detachably secured to the frame when it is supported on the floor, including a squat rack that supports a barbell preparatory to its use in performing squats, a chinning bar, a tricep support for performing curls, a leg machine for performing leg extensions and leg curls, a cable and pulley arrangement for performing pulldowns, a bench for performing bench presses, etc. The frame is hinged to a strut that is fastened to the ceiling so that when it is desired to fold the apparatus away after the workout, it may be lifted on its hinges up to the ceiling where it is hooked until the next workout.

Abstract: An indoor gymnastic apparatus comprising an oscillating rod fastened to a base frame behind a seat to hold a rear extension rod, two handlebars connected to said seat at two opposite sides, a rocker seat made on said rear extension rod at one side to hold rotary cylindrical cushions, said rotary cylindrical cushions being each covered with a covering having raised portions over the outside surface thereof, a flat back cushion made on said rear extension rod at an opposite side, a front extension rod connected to said base frame to hold a pair of pedals for pedaling by the legs, wherein said rear extension rod follows the user's back to alternatively oscillate back and forth permitting said cylindrical cushions to massage the user's back.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an exercising apparatus on which multiple exercising routines may be performed from a single station area operating in opposition to a single set of weights and wherein three cable systems are operable independent from each other with pulley systems being positioned at high level, low level and mid level of the frame of the apparatus.

Abstract: A muscle exercise and rehabilitation apparatus including a patient chair having a first side and a second side is disclosed. Structure is provided for the rehabilitation and exercise of a patient seated in the patient chair. Structure is provided to move the rehabilitation and exercise structure between a first position adjacent the first side of the patient chair and a second position adjacent the second side of the patient chair in a first linear path. Structure is provided to support the patient chair for movement along a second linear path toward and away from the exercise and rehabilitation structure.

Abstract: An aerobic exercise device featuring a vertically movable seat counter-balanced mainly by a spring. As a user, supported by the seat, executes a squatting exercise the seat will urge the user toward an initial position. The seat moves vertically along an upright column having a pulley at its top. A cable connects the seat to a spring at the back side of the column via the pulley. Handles are suspended from arms at the top of the column to help a user support his or her weight.

Abstract: A multiple exercise unit capable of providing a user with a wide range of strength and conditioning exercises. The exercise unit provides resistance through an isokinetic device which utilizes a clutch mechanism. Lines extend out of the isokinetic device and attach to various exercise elements such that a variety of upper and lower body strength exercises may be performed.

Abstract: A storable exercise device that can be used to perform a plurality of exercises is described. This device comprises a long shaft having a hingeable element on one end and a means for holding a plurality of weights on the other end. In between are, in order, a seat, a foldable knee lifting device, a foot element, a hooking means and a movable foot rest. This exercise device is particularly useful for exercising the calf muscles of the user. However, a plurality of other devices can be attached to the hooking element that is primarily used to store the device in an upright position against a wall. These other devices can be used to exercise shoulder, back, neck, chest and arm muscles, for example. Since the exercise device of this invention is simple, easy to assemble, storable and relatively inexpensive to manufacture, it has great utility over elements available in the prior art.

Abstract: A bed apparatus having a lifting mechanism including sliders, upright bars, support members and side bars, is equipped with a coupling rail above the side bars to be vertically movable with the side bars. A rehabilitation attachment with a pulley is movably mounted on the rail. A rope is extended around the pulley so that a sick person or the like can alternately pull the ends of the rope with the left and right hand for exercising the hands and arms. The person's feet may be connected to one end of the rope while pulling the other end of the rope with the hands for exercising the person's limbs.

Abstract: A rotary cuff exercise machine includes a frame, an elongated platform aligned along a vertical midplane through the frame, and two sides rotatably connected to the frame on opposite sides of the midplane. Each rotatable side includes a horizontally pivotal lever, a hub for holding removable weights on one end of the lever, at least one actuating pad connected to the lever away from the hub for pivotally moving the weighted lever and an elbow rest located below the actuating pad for supporting the elbow during pivotal movement. With elbows supported on the elbow rests, and the hands bearing against the actuating pads, an exerciser lying face up on the platform may pivotally move the weighted levers, through either an internal rotation or an external rotation, depending upon the direction the exerciser is pointed, to exercise the muscles associated with the rotary cuff joint.

Abstract: A lateral raise exercise machine includes a frame, a seat and backrest supported by the frame along a vertical midplane and two levers pivotally connected to the frame on opposite sides of the midplane behind the seat and backrest. Each lever includes a hub adapted to hold at least one removable weight, a counterweight mounted opposite the pivot point from the hub, a connector that extends forwardly alongside the backrest and seat, and an actuating pad mounted at a forward end of the connector. The levers pivot about axes that converge forwardly toward the vertical midplane. With the forearms engaging inner surfaces of the actuating pads, an exerciser supported on the seat and backrest may pivotally raise the levers upwardly against the weight supported on the hubs via a lateral shoulder abductive motion, thereby to exercise the deltoid muscles.

Abstract: The invention herein is a machine for exercising the legs and lower extremities of the body by placing most of the forces of exertion below the hips. A two sided frame, which is L-shaped, has a chain-sprocket transmission system connected to weights. The chain is mounted on a sprocket directly above the weights and pulls them up vertically. The chain extends down to the bottom of the frame and meshes with a lower sprocket almost at floor level. The chain then extends to the front of the frame above the floor level to a location contiguous to the area where the exerciser stands and meshes with another sprocket. The chain is connected to a coupler to which a belt is connected. The exerciser places the belt over his/her hips and pulls up on the chain by extending his/her arms onto an arm rest which has grips. The exerciser stands on a platform.

Abstract: A resistance apparatus for use in performing squat exercises, in which a belt-type device is worn by a person for providing a resistance connection between the person's legs. The resistance apparatus includes a chain, which is connectable at one end to a connection arrangement associated with the belt-type device. The other end of the chain is connected to a stack of weights or any other satisfactory resistance-providing device, with the chain being trained around a series of pulleys. A tracking arrangement provides front-to-rear movement of the chain at a point below the connection of the chain to the belt-type device for maintaining the resistance directly below the person's center of gravity as the person moves in a front-to-rear direction during performance of a squat exercise.

Abstract: A lightweight, compact, and portable exercise device with built-in molded base (1), molded to accept the body, knees and feet of the user, comprising adjustable force resisters (4a) and adjustable bar (9) heights to perform a variety of different exercises. The rotating sleeve (10) prevents injury and facilitates exercises. The resistance assembly clips (14) and the molded carrying handle (15) make transport of the device easy.

Abstract: A stretching machine for performing the Chinese split includes a base, two generally horizontal tracks extending colinearly from the base, a foot platform sliding on each track, and a vertical column with handles. The user stands on the platforms, which travel outward from the base while the split is performed, and maintains balance by holding the handles. The platforms are moved along the tracks by cables fixed to either side of each platform. The cables run over pulleys to a drum mounted in the column, which can be turned by a crank. A novel aspect is a slight angular inclination between the tracks, allowing a deeper split.

Abstract: A stretching machine comprising a seat having a base and a backrest which is pivotally mounted to the base, a first leg platform having a pivot end and a free end, the pivot end being connected to the base of the seat and a second leg platform having a pivot end and a free end, the pivot end being connected to the base of the seat. The stretching machine includes a mechanism for rotating the backrest relative to the seat as well as a mechanism for rotating the leg platforms about their respective pivot ends such that the free ends move in a generally arcuate path.

Abstract: A low row exercise machine includes a frame, a seat and chest support connected to the frame along a vertical midplane, and a paiar of levers with first ends pivotally connected to the frame above and in front of an exerciser supported on the seat. Each lever includes an intermediately located hub for holding a selectable weight resitance and a handle located at a second, lower end thereof adapted to be grasped and pulled rearwardly through a low row exercise motion by an exerciser supported on the seat. The levers pivot through planes which converge with respect to the forward facing direction of the exerciser. The orientation of the frame, the seat and the levers, and particularly the convergence of the levers and the angles of connection of the handles with respect to the levers readily accommodate the natural musculoskeletal makeup of the human body during the performance of a low row exercise motion, thus maximizing the muscular benefit attainable through performance of this exercise motion.

Abstract: An exercising device has a stool-like base portion with vertical support members and spacing members to keep the vertical support members apart. The vertical support members have horizontal bottom portions and angled side portions on which are mounted a plurality of receiving members. Tension members are releasably attached by their one end to selected receiving members and attached at their other end to any one of various body engaging members. The resistance experienced by a person exerting force to pull or push the body engaging member away from the exercising device can be varied by selecting different receiving members.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus in which the position of a cable which is drawn against a resistance source can be changed to permit performing a variety of different exercises. A handle or other unit which is attached to the cable is carried by a trolley to various positions along a track which extends along a curved surface of a housing and defines a prescribed curved path. Once the trolley is set in a position along the track for a particular exercise, the cable is drawn against the resistance source.