Abstract: The present invention concerns a system that is useful to apply controlled, gradual muscular stretching, and is particularly useful for knee extension therapy.

Abstract: A system for performing proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (“PNF”) stretching. The system includes a harness portion comprising a harness strap with movably attached buckle portions and a hook receptacle surrounding the harness strap to support the harness strap when the hook receptacle is suspended. The harness strap includes a mini-strap with buckle portions extending in parallel with the harness strap. The harness strap buckle portions mate with the mini-strap buckle portions to form a double loop harness configuration, and alternatively, combine with a single loop enabler to form a single loop harness configuration. An attachment strap is configured for attachment to a fixing structure by a movably attached hooking mechanism, which varies the distance between the attaching end of the attachment strap and the hooking mechanism. The harness portion attaches to the attachment strap attached to the fixing structure to provide a user with a body support while in un-balanced positions.

Abstract: The present invention provides an armband designed for wearing by a person who uses a hand prosthesis or a person with impaired hand function. The armband both stabilizes the attachment of the prosthesis thereby allowing pulling exercises that would otherwise be impossible and provides connection to exercise machines allowing the wearer to carry out exercises that would otherwise require the wearer to grasp an operational portion of the exercise machine. The armband is constructed from a sheet of flexible material that is sized to be wrapped around a wearer's arm enclosing substantially all of the arm and the wrist or base portion of any hand prosthesis. The wrapped armband is tightened by attached cinching straps and D-rings are provided attached to the surface of the armband for attachment of portions of exercise machines. An optional shoulder harness can be attached to the armband for additional stability.

Abstract: A weight training device comprising a hollow tubular body. A plurality of handle wells disposed in the hollow tubular body. A plurality of handles disposed in the handle wells, wherein the plurality of handles comprise axially-oriented handles and circumferentially-oriented handles, and wherein the axially-oriented handles are diametrically opposed to the circumferentially-oriented handles. A fill cap well disposed in the hollow tubular body. A fill cap disposed in the fill cap well and removably attached to the hollow tubular body, wherein the fill cap is threaded and is attached to a threaded extrusion of the hollow tubular body. A plurality of baffles disposed within the hollow tubular body, wherein the hollow tubular body is configured to be used partially filled with a fill material so as to create a randomly variable weight distribution. Two diametrically-opposed end caps are attached to the axial ends of the hollow tubular body.

Abstract: A cable end assembly for an exercise machine may comprise a coupler assembly, a cable end, and an eye hook. The coupler assembly may comprise a first coupler connected to a second coupler. The cable end may have a fitting attached to an end, the fitting having an enlarged portion. The enlarged portion of the fitting may be retained within a recess of the first coupler. Additionally, the eye hook may be rotatably coupled to the second coupler. A method of manufacturing a cable end assembly for an exercise machine may comprise attaching a fitting having an enlarged portion to an end of a cable. The method may further comprise inserting the fitting into a recess of a first coupler, rotatably coupling an eye hook to a second coupler, and connecting the first coupler to the second coupler.

Abstract: An exercise system with positioning markings for aiding in identifying proper positioning of the body while performing a wide range of exercises. The exercise system with positioning markings generally includes a carriage slidably secured between a pair of rails. A first platform may be positioned at a first end of the exercise machine and a second platform may be positioned at a second end of the exercise machine. One or more handle assemblies may also be provided for use in various exercises. A longitudinal carriage marking extends between the first and second ends of the carriage and a plurality of cross carriage markings extend perpendicular to the longitudinal carriage marking to ease identification of different points and areas on the carriage during exercise. Platform markings and handle markings may also be included. Reference characters may also be positioned on or around the various markings to aid in identifying their locations.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus and method with selectively variable stabilization enabling a user to progressively increase his/her core body muscular strength. In various embodiments, the exercise apparatus includes a resistance cabling system providing a user defined line of motion, and a partial stabilizer pad being adjustably positionable offset from the line of motion, wherein the user's core body is positionable against the pad and required to resist the torque created by the offset. The user can progressively increase the distance between the line of motion and partial stabilizer pad, in order to progressively increase the force which the user's core body must resist to maintain an upright stature. In this way, the user can progressively, over time, increase his or her core body strength.

Abstract: A glute exercise machine has a stationary main frame, a pivotally mounted upper torso support, a knee support, and an exercise arm having a foot support for engaging a user's foot and configured for rotation from a start position by user engaging the knee support with one leg and the exercise arm with the other leg. A connecting linkage translates movement of the exercise arms into rocking movement of the upper torso support. A load is linked to one of the moving parts to provide exercise resistance.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for surface-based gliding is provided. The gliding apparatus includes a handle structure including a handle-bar having two handle-ends respectively mounted on two end-base structures and a disk structure having a weight member clamped to a base member. The disk structure is removably coupled to the handle structure by locking the two end-base structures to two edge regions across the weight member. The two edge regions are configured for coupling from below to an alternative disk structure. The handle structure is configured to allow a user to engage anywhere from the handle-bar to a top surface of the disk structure to drive said disk structure with the base member gliding against a surface in an arbitrary direction for exercise. Exercise methods of using the gliding apparatus are also provided.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus is provided to support the user in a bent-leg position and thereby guide the user through a series of swiveling, pitching, and rolling motions to stretch and align the user's back and spine. In one embodiment, the exercise assembly includes a base member, a leg support member for supporting a user's legs, and a vertical support member having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end connected to the leg support member and the second end movably connected to the base member. In one embodiment, the leg support member includes a generally W-shaped undulated profile having a peaked portion and two recessed portions extending outward from opposite sides of the peaked portion. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a ball joint connected to the second end of the vertical support, and swivelably, pitchedly, and rolledly connected to the base support member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exercise machine for setting exercise in six degrees of motion. In particular, it exercises the shoulder more thoroughly and quickly than previously available.

Abstract: A barbell system having a center shaft with a first and second end, a first and second outer shaft, the ends telescopically received in an inner end of the outer shafts adjustable in length via a securing mechanism, retaining rings on outer ends of the outer shafts oriented in the same direction, each retaining ring having an outer ring, inner ring, a front and back surface which form an inner cavity, a track is in each inner ring extending through its entire circumference, a handle shaft having a first and second end which protrude through the track, a lip on both ends of the handle shaft to secure the ends within the inner cavity, bearings lining an internal surface of the inner ring and bearings lining an internal surface of each outer ring, and weight bearing shafts on the retaining rings opposite the outer shafts to removably engage a weight.

Abstract: A cable attachment that permits the strap of an exercise machine to be replaced independently of the machine's handle without the need for sewing machines or special tools such as crimping devices comprises a body having three juncture points arranged in a generally triangular relationship, the first point being near its top to accommodate the body's attachment to the cable of the exercise machine, the other two juncture points lying below the first point and separated from each other by the center section of the body. The two lower junction points are configured to securely accommodate a removably-coupled handle-coupling strap, and are the locations to which the straps can be secured, preferably with a suitable knot. The two lower juncture points are configured to resist lateral slippage of the straps in order to laterally stabilize the load against which the user is working, and to accommodate knots having excellent holding strength.

Abstract: The invention includes an apparatus, system and method for providing the user with an unstable equilibrium condition in which to perform athletic and therapeutic exercises. The apparatus includes a substantially elastic portion and a substantially inelastic portion and an extension arresting portion, each having respective adjustments.

Abstract: Weight lifting strap which is looped around the wrist and wrapped in helical fashion about a weight lifting bar or the like and gripped by the hand with opposite sides of the strap facing the bar and the hand, and the strap being fabricated of a woven material with rubberized strands on the side of the strap which faces the bar.

Abstract: An exercise device comprising an elongate member and a pair of handles associated with the end of the elongate member. Each handle includes a grip defining a channel having two ends and an endless strap forming a loop extending through the channel. The loop is engaged with the elongate member to secure the elongate member to the handle. The exercise device may include a connector engaged with the elongate member and the handle to secure the elongate member to the handle.

Abstract: A handle for engaging a stretchable tube for use in exercise comprising a yoke and a handgrip. The yoke defining first and second passages and a channel. The first passage sized to permit the passage therethrough of the elongate member and a portion associated with the elongate member and the second passage and channel sized to permit the passage therethrough of the elongate member and to prevent the passage therethrough of the enlarged portion. The channel interconnecting the first and second passages for moving the elongate member from the first passage to the second passage for engagement within the second passage. An exercise device comprising one or more of the handles, the elongate member and one or more enlarged portions. A method of constructing the exercise device by securing the handle to the elongate member.

Abstract: An apparatus for replicating swimming, rowing, cycling or other exercise modalities. An apparatus includes a base, a frame extending up from the base, and a support member coupled to a top portion of the frame. The apparatus further includes a forward-ascending bench. The bench includes a torso support section to support a user's torso, pivotally coupled to the support member, and configured for limited angular rotation about an axis parallel to at least a portion of the support member. The bench further includes left and right leg support sections, pivotally coupled to the torso support section, to support at least the user's thighs. The apparatus also includes a coupling member extending forward from the base, and configured to interchangeably couple with an exercise module.

Abstract: A method is provided for exercising a human appendage that includes placing the appendage in contact with a user interface and placing a force on the user interface where the user interface based on a net user force becomes displace from an unbiased position to a biased position, where the user interface when moving from the unbiased position to the biased position moves about a path defined by a semispherical surface having defined by an origin, a radius and an angle of displacement.

Abstract: An exercise device may comprise first and second elongated support members, at least one brace member for holding the first and second support members in a spaced apart relation to each other and a limb support device being disposed between the first and second support members and being interconnected thereto for sliding longitudinal relative to the first and second support members.

Abstract: A suspended training exercise device includes an anchor, a post, and exercise stations. The anchor securely engages a mounting surface. The post securely engages the anchor assembly. The exercise stations are secured relative to the post member, and each includes a foot ladder, and strap members. The foot ladder securely engages the anchor, and includes steps securely engaging and oriented transversely relative to a rail. The steps accommodate a foot of a user. The straps engage and are suspended from the post member, each adapted to support the bodyweight of the user. A separate foot ladder apparatus, anchor assembly, method of providing an exercise device, and kit for assembly of a suspended training exercise device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A therapeutic body strap having a first loop and a second loop. Each loop is made of a strip of material. A central strip having a fixture point such that the first and second loops are connected to the central strip at the fixture point. The strap further includes an attachment portion extending from the central strip for attachment to an attachment point on a stationary object. The first and second loops are configured to snugly surround a user's body parts to allow the user to stretch by creating a tension in the attachment portion.

Abstract: A wearable resistance exercise apparatus has at least one pulley. A cable is coupled to the at least one pulley. At least one handle is located at the end of the cable and adapted to be gripped by a user. A wearable support member is provided, wherein the at least one pulley is located on the wearable support member. At least one exercise accessory is coupled to the wearable support member.

Abstract: A traction exercise apparatus comprises a rectangular shaped metal frame including a pair of metal vertical members, a metal horizontal member on a bottom side, and a pair of metal horizontal members on a top side. A first rotating metal shaft and a second rotating metal shaft are located across the pair of metal horizontal members. Further a pair of ankle braces is attached to a snap hook. A cable pulley on each side of the first rotating metal shaft supports a first metal cable attached to the snap hook. A first cable reel on each side of second rotating metal shaft supports the first metal cable. A second cable reel on each side of the second rotating metal shaft supports a second metal cable attached to a hand grab bar. Second rotating metal shaft rotates to transmit a tension to the first metal cable to perform different traction exercises.

Abstract: An exercise device to provide exercise for a user may include a base panel to provide resistance in a fluid, a finger handle to connect to the base panel and to provide support for the hand of the user and a wrist restraint device to connect to the base panel and to restrain the wrist of the user. The finger handle may be substantially an inverted U-shaped.

Abstract: An exercise device includes a telescoping body; a handgrip located proximate a first end of the telescoping body; a mounting located proximate a second, opposite end of the telescoping body; and a strap attached to the mounting by which strap the second end of the telescoping body is attachable to a foot or ankle The mounting includes first and second components that are coupled together for rotational movement. The first component is attached to the telescoping body, and the second component is attached to the strap. The first and second components are rotatable between a first configuration, wherein the strap is configured to fasten to a foot, and a second configuration, wherein the step is configured to fasten to an ankle The first and second components may be held together only by a spring so as to permit some play between the first and second components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exercise device that can function as a rolling exercise device. It comprises an elongate member that has a first handle assembly secured to its first end and a second handle assembly secured to its second end. The handle assemblies include a base that is rotatably secured to a handle support structure. The handle assemblies also include a handle for gripping. The handle assemblies further function as wheels on either side of the elongate member that allows the exercise device to roll. In addition, the handle assemblies can be removed from the ends of the elongate member and the assemblies can be mutually joined in a second configuration that does not include the elongate member. The second configuration can also be rolled along a surface by a user gripping the handles and applying a force that causes the base of each handle assembly to rotate.

Abstract: An exercise equipment handle permits a user to perform inverted rows with a vertical bar positioned above the user, such as on the barbell part of a Smith machine. The handle can be hung from the barbell part and the user can be positioned underneath. The user can grip the handles and do inverted rows with a neutral (palms facing) grip. In some embodiments, the handles are close to provide a narrow grip. The handles are typically turned out at an angle and are suspended on a cross-piece. The user is able to do inverted row exercises safely, without the lower back strain usually associated with rowing-type exercise.

Abstract: An exercise device for the pubococcygeus muscle of a male person comprising: a support member having two arms and a base; wherein the arms of support member are configurable to fit around the shaft of the penis of a male person so that the base depends from the penis.

Abstract: A pull handle that is ergonomically designed to avoid unnatural stresses on the user's body through the range of motion is disclosed. The invention enables a user to perform exercises that cannot be accomplished with existing handles or may be more difficult to do so. These objects are achieved by providing one or more axes of rotation or flexibility in the pull handle so that the user's hand, wrist and/or arm (or foot, ankle and/or leg) may bend and/or rotate more naturally through the user's range of motion.

Abstract: The Barbell having parallel forearm engaging bar is an accessory for use with a barbell. The accessory can be installed upon an existing barbell and includes a second bar that is parallel with the barbell by a distance defined by a cross brace. The second bar features a paid of foam pads that engage the forearm of an end user so as to minimize wrist strain during a curling exercise with the barbell. The accessory includes a clamp assembly that enables the accessory to be installed and/or removed from the barbell.

Abstract: A stand-alone exercise apparatus includes a seat to support a user in a position thereon, and upper and lower body exercising assemblies which are configured for activation either sequentially or simultaneously to permit the concurrent exercising movement of his or her upper body area and lower body leg muscles, respectively, without necessitating that the user stop exercising when switching from upper body exercises to lower body exercises. The lower body exercising assembly includes a lower frame assembly which is operable to provide resistance exercise to the user's leg muscles, and which includes a selectively reciprocally movable pedal, platform or bar which is coupled to a suitable resistance mechanism, and which is engagable by the user's feet and/or legs as they are moved together in unified movement to effect leg extensions or curls.

Abstract: A person lies supine on a floor surface with her knees bent and her feet resting on a foot supporting portion of an exercise assembly. The person uses her hands to grasp respective left and right handles on the exercise assembly proximate her left and right hips. The person positions her abdomen beneath a strap secured in series with at least one resistance device. The person moves her pelvis off the support surface subject to resistance from the resistance devices. Parts of the assembly may be used apart from the overall assembly to perform other sorts of exercises.

Abstract: An exercise device is provided that includes a trolley. The trolley includes two vertical plates, wheels, and at least one foot locking device connected to the trolley, the at least one foot locking device adapted to make contact with at least a portion of a foot of the user. A shaft is provided having a first end and a second end. A flexible mechanism comprising a portion of the shaft placed in a position of the shaft between the first end and the second end for allowing at least one portion of the shaft to move and rotate. The shaft accommodates the trolley. The trolley is adapted to be pulled along the shaft by the least one foot locking device while the user is in a seated position. A substantially planar surface is provided with a top surface connected to the second end of the shaft.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of an exercise apparatus and its method of use are provided. An exercise apparatus can be provided having a resilient ball configured to support a weight of a user performing exercises thereon, and a shell member configured to cover at least an upper portion of the resilient ball. The shell member can have an inner surface conforming to an outer surface of the resilient ball. A toroidal member can be provided that can be attached to the shell member and can surround a portion of the resilient ball.

Abstract: An exerciser includes two straps and a handle mounted to an end of each strap by an adjusting member having a movable rod movable between two positions respectively allowing and not allowing adjustment of the length of the strap. A connecting member is mounted to the other end of each strap. A stop is engaged with an end of an inelastic strap on a suspension member. A retaining ring is engaged with the other end of the inelastic strap. A plurality of rings is fixed to the inelastic strap. The retaining ring is releasably engageable with one of the rings, so that the inelastic strap forms a loop. The connecting member is releasably engaged with one of the rings. The inelastic strap is mounted around a rod or extended through a gap between a door and a door frame, allowing user to perform exercises resisting the weight of the user.

Abstract: An exercise-cord anchored device is used to detachably secure an anchoring end of an elastic cord, and includes an anchored mount, a biasing member, and a tubular insert. The anchored mount has an inner tubular wall defining an insert opening and having an inserting route, a seat, and a rest wall. The biasing member is disposed in the insert opening. The tubular insert is coupled to the elastic cord, is insertable into the insert opening and is manually movable against the biasing force of the biasing member, and has a protuberance configured to be guided along the inserting route. When the mounting end is pushed manually to permit the protuberance to extend beyond the seat, the protuberance is turned angularly over the seat so as to abut against the rest wall, thereby retaining the tubular insert to the anchored mount.

Abstract: An exercise assembly includes an exercise handle with a grip base suitable for resting on a floor, and a grip elevated above the grip base. A user can situate the grip bases of a pair of the exercise handles on the floor, grasp their grips, and then perform push-ups. The grip bases can also be mounted to the top of a door or to other overhead structure, and the user can then grasp their grips to perform chin-ups. Preferably, this is done by providing a cradle which mounts to the door or other overhead structure, wherein the exercise handles may be firmly (but removably) nested into the cradles to mount them to the structure. The exercise handles may also bear passages or attachments for receiving elastic (or inelastic) cables for use in performing further exercises.

Abstract: An elastic rope-type abdominal exerciser includes a main body, a retractable rod, and a lower cover. The main body includes a bottom board having an insertion hole, an inner pipe at a central portion thereof for the retractable rod to slide thereon, an elastic strip which is transversely connected to two sides of the bottom board, and a pair of sliding axles which are located close to two sides of the inner pipe and above the elastic strip. The retractable rod includes a hook pipe at a front end thereof. The hook pipe has a hook board on an outer wall thereof. The hook pipe is positioned by a screw. The lower cover is coupled to the main body. The lower cover has a slot corresponding in position to the center of the elastic strip. The present invention is simple in configuration and convenient for assembly.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a variety of functional power grips. An exemplary grip includes a generally elongate handle portion having a gripping surface for a user, and a generally flexible member having a first end and a second end, the generally flexible member having a cross sectional dimension that is substantially the same as the handle portion, wherein the first and second ends of the generally flexible member are attached to first and second ends of the handle portion, the handle portion and generally flexible member cooperating to form a loop, and a coupler disposed about the generally flexible member for attaching the functional power grip to a piece of exercise equipment.

Abstract: An exercise device is provided with a frame assembly including an inclined first leg including a stop member proximate a bottom end, and a mounting member at a top end; and an inclined second leg and including a support tube, a sliding tube slidably put on the support tube and having a top end pivotably secured to the mounting member, and a resilient detent in the support tube for locking the sliding and support tubes before and after length adjustment of the second leg; two opposite handlebars; and a sliding assembly including a sliding member slidably mounted on the first leg and being capable of sliding in a range from a position proximate the mounting member to the stop member, a left knee rest secured to left side of the sliding member, and a right knee rest secured to right side of the sliding member.

Abstract: A resistance training apparatus and method for providing a plurality of training vectors having points of origin variable by direction and elevation to a trainee. The apparatus may accommodate a plurality of trainees and provide multiple training vectors to each trainee. In one embodiment the apparatus includes a base forming the training area and a pair of tower assemblies, each providing members for attachment to the harnesses worn by the athlete. In another embodiment the apparatus provides at least sixteen training vectors to a trainee. Each of the members providing the training vectors are independently adjustable such that balanced or unbalanced loading may be applied simultaneously to a trainee from multiple directions and multiple planes.

Abstract: The present invention provides an exercise device configured to engage multiple accessory attachments, the device comprising: a top plate; a bottom plate underneath and complementary to the top plate; and a first accessory disk releasably attached to the top plate, the first accessory disk having a member engaging a user for performing exercises, the accessory attachments capable of being configured in various combinations for allowing the user to perform different exercises targeting different muscle groups of the body, thereby to achieve a full body exercise.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus for balance and strength training that enables a user to perform push and pull oriented exercises with the user's hands or feet against the apparatus. Includes a pivot space, for example a slot or area or area with higher or lower areas, wherein the pivot space is configured to couple with a pivot element, for example a ball, cylinder, wheel or any other type of element that may move with respect to the pivot space and exercise interface. The movable pivot element enables force and hence torque required to balance to differ on each side of the apparatus. For example, a user with an injured shoulder may desire to utilize more force to balance during a push-up with the uninjured shoulder and less force and more range of motion to balance with the injured shoulder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a training device for fixing in the area of the human waist, composed of a belt-like element (2) and of at least one force element arranged on the belt-like element (2), wherein the force element is coupled at least indirectly to a grip element, and the force element has the property of providing a resistance force (tensile force) against the pull of the grip element. According to the invention, provision is made that the force element (4; 204) is additionally designed such that it also provides an opposing force (pressure force) when the grip element (4.3; 204.3) is moved back in the direction of the force element.

Abstract: A double roller exercise device has a pair of elongated spaced-apart rollers with a grip handle secured at the end of each roller. A compressible-expandable spring is connected to the adjacent grip handle and the roller can be pushed or pulled by the exerciser by manipulating the grip handles by the exerciser.

Abstract: A portable back strengthening device 22 with weight resistance that an aide applies to a user's back. The aide will roll the device in a repeated head to toe motion while a user lies in a prone position. During this operation, foam cushion 16 spins freely around metal pole 12 that provides a weight resistance to a user's back structures. The foam cushion 16 contour adequately provides a firm contact surface for all back structures. This device distributes weight resistance evenly to a user's back, thereby providing optimum dorsal muscle strengthening.

Abstract: The invention is a method of exercising with a multi-functional body supporting device that assists the user in exercising with dynamic instability to increase muscles strength and eliminate impact on joints while exercising on the chest, a side of the body or on the back parallel, perpendicular or adjacent to the surface of a durable frame through the one point of contact with the device. This device is collapsible, non-rigid, free-floating, non-fixed and unattached; it slips independently between two durable frames by nudging, touching or contacting one surface of each frame creating temporary compression, resistance and/or an impermanent junction between the device and the frames exclusively with user-applied tension. This device is disengaged upon release of said user-applied tension.

Abstract: A resistance exercise apparatus is provided which includes structures for receiving a body extremity of a user, the means for receiving a body extremity subject to a force provided by the body extremity, structures for maintaining the means for receiving a body extremity in a predefined plane during movement; and resistance providing devices to impose resistance against the movement of the body extremity. Versions of the apparatus may positioned on a floor, on a wall, or be free standing. Various embodiments of the invention are particularly suited to provide range-of-motion exercises for legs, arms, and hands of the user for both recreational strengthening and physical therapy applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to fitness and exercise mechanisms, specifically manually propelled multi-functional exercise apparatus with versatility to allow a multitude of upper body, lower body and mid-body functional exercises on a single piece of equipment.