Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system for exercise using a set of mounting plates attached to a surface capable of being modulated as to both the number and location of anchor points, the use of shortening elements to quickly vary the effective length of a set of biasing elements to allow a user, holding one or more exercise attachments to perform exercises in the aerobic, the strength, the flexibility, and in the balance areas. The system allows for easy class dynamics as users can quickly reconfigure the system using one or many of snap-connects The system allows for hundreds of different exercises to be performed, a rapid transition between exercise, a simple method to target specific muscle groups at specific angles of exercise to create a full body experience.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing protection to a curb or a ledge against damage caused by physical contact to the curb or the ledge during performance of a sporting activity is disclosed. The apparatus includes a top component and a side component extending from the top component at an angle within an angle range of 60°-90°, wherein the top component and the side component are formed of steel, wherein the top component and side component are configured to be placed on the curb or the ledge. In some instances, the top component and the side component are integrally formed from a single sheet of 14 gauge cold-rolled steel, and wherein a bend is formed in the single sheet of steel to form the angle between the top component and side component. In some instances, the angle is 75° or 90°.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a suspended body weight trainer that provides adjustability, is capable of withstanding significant forces, and is robust and resistant to wear and tear. More specifically, the disclosed suspended body weight trainer can be adjustable as to: different strap lengths, so that the grips may be adjusted as desired, based upon user height or exercise being performed; how the grips operate; and the different kinds of grips (or other user-interface devices such as, for example, handles, straps (to create a foot loop), balls, bars etc.) that can be used. In aspects of the disclosure, methods of mounting the straps of the suspended body weight trainer to an anchor providing improved usability and wear resistance thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: An exercise device includes a body engagement portion and a ground engagement portion. The body engagement portion is capable of supporting a user. The body engagement portion includes a base surface capable of supporting the user in a standard plank position. The ground engagement portion includes an arched contact surface that allows the user to rotate between a first side plank position, the standard plank position, and a second side plank position relative to a support surface while the arched contact surface remains in contact with the support surface and the body engagement portion supports the user.

Abstract: A fitness tool is described. The tool includes a grip component and a handle component. The handle component includes sensors and the grip component includes an electronics unit. The electronics unit includes a fitness application. The fitness application receives a signal from a button located on the grip component to signal that the user is performing an exercise. The fitness application also receives a measurement of force applied to the handle component from the sensors. The fitness application processes the signal and the measurement of force and then transmits the signal, the measurement of force, and other exercise metrics to a computing device. The user interacts with another application on the computing device to view, track, and modify these exercise metrics.

Abstract: A push-up exercise device with height adjustment includes two bases and a grab rail mounted to and located between the two bases. Each base is provided with a mounting hole at a center of the base and a positioning piece in the mounting hole. A plurality of mounting slots with different lengths are disposed inside a mounting rod of the grab rail, extending from an open end of the mounting rod and corresponding to the positioning piece. The positioning pieces are configured to be aligned with and mounted into different lengths of the mounting slots to adjust a height of the grab rail of the push-up exercise device and in order to train different muscle groups and further shape a body of a user and improve the fitness of the user.

Abstract: A multi-functional sliding grip exercise device, specifically but not limited to: sliding grip medial pull-ups, sliding grip lateral pull-ups, lower back extension/sit-up assistance exercise. Exercise device will have rotatable rubber pegs attached to horizontal bars to aid in utility. Horizontal bars supporting hand grips will have apertures on its frame; apertures will take on the form of a “T” with arms going vertically down to engage device locking system. Horizontal bar with apertures will have tracks on top surface and bottom surface to support guidance of Hand grips. Horizontal bar with apertures will have a resistance element housed within, preferably but not limited to springs; also housed within bar will be spring caps with an protuberance attached that will make contact with Handgrips appendage to engage springs. Handgrips may have indentations to support lower back bar for lower back extension/sit-up assistance exercise. Device may have adjustable resistance.

Abstract: A collapsible and portable dip apparatus may be structurally configured for use with one or more resistance bands for adjusting the intensity of exercises. Specifically, a dip apparatus according to the present teachings may include side structures that are pivotable towards a central support structure to reduce a footprint of the dip apparatus, e.g., for storage. Further, the side structures may include support bars that are structurally configured for engagement with a resistance band, where the support bars are located below gripping bars of the dip apparatus. To this end, the present teachings include an exercise system featuring the aforementioned dip apparatus and resistance bands, where a user can engage a resistance band with each of the side structures of the dip apparatus such that a user can place his/her knees on the resistance band for support when performing a dip exercise.

Abstract: A collapsible push-up bar comprises a hollow main shaft and a leg assembly. The collapsible push-up bar is, for example, a pair of push up bars which are modular and portable. The collapsible push-up bar is used for exercising, gymnastics and calisthenics. The hollow main shaft comprises one or more engagement devices that are disposed on a length of the hollow main shaft. The hollow main shaft is configured to be held by a user during a workout. The leg assembly comprises one or more support legs, insertable within the hollow main shaft and configured to be removably secured to the engagement device within the hollow main shaft.

Abstract: A foldable push-up board includes a base plate, two handles that are each detachably fixed to the base plate, and at least one anti-slip plug detachably fixed to the base plate, the bottom portion of the anti-slip plug protruding from the bottom-facing surface of the base plate. The base plate has a first plate portion, a second plate portion, and a hinge connecting the first plate portion and the second plate portion. Each handle has a U-shaped connecting section having protruding posts configured to be detachably fixed to the base plate, and a holding section that closes an opening of the U-shaped connecting section.

Abstract: This invention includes: a base having a contact part that is in contact with a use surface; a movable part magnetically and detachably held above the base; a three-dimensionally movable support unit configured to support the movable part that is held by the base, in such a manner as to allow the movable part to move three-dimensionally and flexibly; and an attachment part via which the movable part is detachably attachable to a hand or a foot in a direct or indirect manner.

Abstract: A rollable exercise device is formed as a carriage having multiple sides, a main bearing embedded in a concave center, and a removably insertable weight with gripping handle. The main bearing facilitates rolling engagement with the weight and allows for dynamic adjustment of gripping angle relative to the carriage. A bottom surface of the carriage supports a plurality of rollerballs by means of bearings that facilitate omnidirectional rolling engagement of the carriage on a planar surface. Components may be embedded into the sides for attaching external equipment or to attach the device in tandem to a similar device.

Abstract: A push-up exercise device enables the benefits of a bodyweight exercise with a flexibility—and a level of granularity—in body angle typically reserved for machine-based exercises. Here, a push-up exercise device includes a base, a post that extends from the base, and a handle that is slidably attached to the post. The handle is configured to move continuously to locations along the vertical length of the post. And when in position, the handle can engage the post to hold the user's bodyweight. The ability to dial-in handle heights to very granular positions and the ability to set these heights independently of one another provides a significant level of variation in the muscles that are impacted when performing push-ups. This variation may provide for greater push-up effectiveness.

Abstract: A spring-loaded adjustable workout handle apparatus for adjustable height and cushioned workouts includes a handle having a parallel portion and a pair of perpendicular return portions. A pair of support tubes is coupled to the perpendicular return portions. Each support tube is cylindrical and has a sidewall and an open bottom end. A pair of support legs is coupled to the pair of support tubes. Each support leg has a shaft portion and a foot portion. The shaft portion is slidably engaged within the open bottom end. Each of a pair of springs is coupled within one of the support tubes and is compressible by the shaft portion of the respective support leg. Each of a pair of adjustment mechanisms is selectively engageable with the pair of support tubes and the pair of support legs to adjust a fixed height of the handle.

Abstract: A multi-functional sliding grip exercise device, specifically but not limited to: sliding grip medial pull-ups, sliding grip lateral pull-ups, lower back extension/sit-up assistance exercise. Exercise device will have rotatable rubber pegs attached to horizontal bars to aid in utility. Horizontal bars supporting hand grips will have apertures on its frame; apertures will take on the form of a “T” with arms going vertically down to engage device locking system. Horizontal bar with apertures will have tracks on top surface and bottom surface to support guidance of Hand grips. Horizontal bar with apertures will have a resistance element housed within, preferably but not limited to springs; also housed within bar will be spring caps with an protuberance attached that will make contact with Handgrips appendage to engage springs. Handgrips may have indentations to support lower back bar for lower back extension/sit-up assistance exercise. Device may have adjustable resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stand for a hexagonal bar or a trap bar for weights or the combination of a stand and a hexagonal bar or a trap bar. The stand has an opening for user to enter and is enclosed on all other sides. The stand is preferably approximately 9 inches high above the ground on which it rests so that a hexagonal bar or trap bar having weight plates will be off the floor of the ground when resting on the surface areas of the stand thereby facilitating the removal and replacement of the weight plate without the need to lift the bar upward from the ground. The stand permits a user to work in the area of the stand if preferred.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a push-up exercise apparatus for performing push-up, particularly in close triceps position. The push-up exercise apparatus comprising a base member, a pair of spaced apart first support members centrally disposed on the base member at an angle of at least forty-five degrees, a pair of spaced apart second support members centrally disposed on the base member at an angle of at least forty-five degrees and parallel to the pair of first support members, a first handle disposed above the pair of spaced apart first support members and a second handle disposed above the pair of spaced apart second support members. The apparatus further enables to adapt a healthy lifestyle, aids in eliminating flabby arms and weak pectoral muscles and sculpts pectoral and triceps muscle.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a handle exercising device and a set of exercising devices. The handle exercising device includes a handle body, a chamber, a buckle portion, a release button, and two female buckles. The handle body has a top surface and a bottom surface. The chamber is disposed in the handle body along an axial direction of the handle body, wherein the chamber has an opening facing one end of the handle body. The buckle portion is disposed in the chamber and buckles a predetermined assembly inserting the chamber via the opening. The release button is disposed at the top surface of the handle body and connected with the buckle portion to release a buckling status of the buckle portion. The female buckles are disposed at the bottom surface of the handle body and arranged in parallel along the axial direction.

Abstract: An incline push-up stabilizer device and method, wherein the devise is comprised of a handle, spacer, and inflexible base. The inflexible base has a “W” profile, which allows the incline push-up stabilizer to temporarily, but securely, engage with a stair, so that a user may perform inclined push-ups. The incline push-up stabilizer device has a pair of orthogonally connected shared surfaces that are covered with a high-friction, flexible material, to create a gripping surface. The incline push-up stabilizer device is placed on a stair so that the gripping surface engages the stair. By doing push-ups on a positive incline, the user experiences less force with each push-up. This enables people who are fatigued, injured, out-of-shape, or old to perform push-ups.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a handle exercising device and a set of exercising devices. The handle exercising device includes a handle body, a chamber, a buckle portion, a release button, and two female buckles. The handle body has a top surface and a bottom surface. The chamber is disposed in the handle body along an axial direction of the handle body, wherein the chamber has an opening facing one end of the handle body. The buckle portion is disposed in the chamber and buckles a predetermined assembly inserting the chamber via the opening. The release button is disposed at the top surface of the handle body and connected with the buckle portion to release a buckling status of the buckling portion. The female buckles are disposed at the bottom surface of the handle body and arranged in parallel along the axial direction.

Abstract: A push-up exercise enhancement device for verifying and counting push-ups includes a base. Each of a pair of rods is coupled to and extends perpendicularly from proximate to a respective opposing end of the base. Each rod comprises a plurality of nested sections so that the rods are selectively extensible. A plate is coupled to and extends between the rods distal from the base. The plate and the base define an upper limit and a lower limit for a proper push-up. A counter is operationally coupled to the base and the plate. The counter is configured to assess sequential contacts to the base and the plate by the torso of the user to determine the proper push-up and to display a count of the proper push-ups to the user.

Abstract: A weight training sled 100 characterized by one or more of (A) rotatable wheels 130 in contact with ground, (B) curvilinear push handles 140 with comfortably spaced, and inwardly and/or downwardly angled hand grips 143, and (C) an elevated tow hook 160.

Abstract: A support structure device is configured to assist a human patient to rise. The support structure includes a tube bent into a shape described by way of a reference frustum such as a four-sided truncated pyramid. Each side of a top rectangular perimeter of the frustum is shorter than a corresponding side of the bottom rectangular perimeter, and each parallel side of a first trapezoidal perimeter of the frustum is shorter than a corresponding parallel side of a second trapezoidal perimeter. The reference frustum has a height between 10 and 18 inches, the top rectangular perimeter has a length between 10 and 16 inches and a width between 6 and 14 inches, and the bottom rectangular perimeter has a length between 12 and 18 inches and a width between 8 and 16 inches.

Abstract: A multi-purpose exercise device is provided. The exercise device includes an upright frame having a first support member and a second support member configured to support the exercise device in an upright and freestanding position, a first crossbar, a second crossbar, and a third crossbar oriented on the frame such that the crossbars conjunctively enable a user to perform push-ups, step-ups, and crunches with the same exercise device, a first support arm and a second support arm for facilitating wide-grip push-ups, a fourth crossbar including a bracket configured to engage the bottom rail of a door in order to secure and stabilize the exercise device to the door for performing exercises requiring the exercise bar to be fixed in place, and a height adjustment member disposed on the support members configured to extend vertically therefrom in order to adjust the height of the support members.

Abstract: An ergonomic yoga device for evenly distributing the weight of a user across a handgrip contoured to relieve stress on the palm and wrist of a yogi comprising: two V-shaped legs interconnected with a bar declined toward a distal end, and a handgrip defining an annual recess and a laterally-cantilevered bulbous rest.

Abstract: A transformable balance board that may be alternately used as a balance board or wobble platform and a wheeled board or roller platform. The balance board includes a rigid platform preferably covered with a closed-cell yielding foam pad layer on top on which a user can support his or her weight. When used as a wobble platform, a relatively large central fulcrum member extends down from the rigid platform so that the board wobbles with no stable horizontal position. In a second usage configuration as a wheeled board or roller platform a plurality of sturdy wheels or rollers retracted into the underside of the rigid platform are extended vertically downward from their retracted positions. Because the vertical height of the wheels is greater than the vertical height of the fulcrum member below the rigid platform, the wheels make contact with the ground and the fulcrum is lifted up and out of contact with the floor below.

Abstract: An exercising device includes two support seats and a holding member. Each of the support seats includes a transverse bar, a first mounting tube located on the transverse bar, and a second mounting tube located on the transverse bar. An angle is defined between the first mounting tube and the second mounting tube of each of the support seats. The first mounting tube of each of the support seats has an extension length different from that of the second mounting tube. The holding member includes a grip portion and two connecting portions located at two ends of the grip portion. Each of the connecting portions of the holding member is respectively inserted into any one of the first mounting tube and the second mounting tube of each of the support seats.

Abstract: A device for supporting an exerciser performing callisthenic exercises that includes a right and left, rigid, upright frame supports and an intermediate fork assembly. The fork assembly is adjustable in length and linked to the front sections of the two frame supports. Each frame support is angled inward to provide greater stability. The rear sections of the frame supports are detached and may be rotated laterally to reposition the gripping surfaces on the two frame supports and to adjust the size of the exercise space located between the two frame supports to accommodate different individuals and exercises. Each frame support includes an adjustable front leg and an adjustable rear leg that allows height adjustment of each frame support. The device may include one or two pairs of handles attached to the two frame supports, and a suspension seat and one or two horizontal bars extending between the two frame supports.

Abstract: An exercising device includes a housing member having one or more rollers, and having a handle device, the handle device is pivotally attached to the housing member with a pivot spindle for allowing the handle device to be rotated relative to the housing member between an upwardly extended working position and a folding position. The handle device includes two end portions pivotally attached to the housing member with the pivot spindle. The housing member includes two seats for engaging with the end portions of the handle device and for supporting the handle device at the upwardly extended working position.

Abstract: A rolling exercise device with a low profile includes an elongated handle, a pair of separate support bodies, connections securing the support bodies at their facing inner sides to opposite ends of the handle so as to maintain the support bodies and the handle in a fixed relationship with respect to each other, mounting seats provided beneath each of the support bodies, and rollers rotatably mounted in the mounting seats so as to adapt the support bodies to be freely rolled by the rollers across a support surface as a user gripping the handle supports a portion of his or her weight on the handle. The device has a modular construction in the sense that the support bodies are interchangeable with one another with respect to their relationships to the opposite ends of the handle.

Abstract: A dual chamber device 1 for exercising is comprised of a first chamber 2, a second chamber 3 and a rotation bracket 12 connected therebetween, said device 1 can be inverted such that when positioned in a first exercise mode the exerciser can do pushups by grasping a handle bar 5 and simultaneously rotating the first chamber 2 about the second chamber 3, and in the second mode 2 the exerciser can do pushups by forming a fist and placing his/her knuckles on the knuckle pad 4 and simultaneously rotating the second chamber 3 about the first chamber 2.

Abstract: A training system includes a panel upon which a plurality of anchors are disposed. The anchors are adapted to connect to the proximal end of a resistance line, the distal end of each resistance line is attached to a user training a specific movement. The system includes a computer in electronic communication with a printer. The computer receives dimensional information for a particular user and instructs a printer to print a sheet. The sheet is adapted to overlay and be held by the panel. The anchors are accessible through the sheet. The printing on the sheet contains indication for the user of groupings of anchors to which to attach resistance lines to train a particular sport-specific movement. In an alternate embodiment, the computer is in electronic communication with a projector. The computer receives dimensional information for a particular user and instructs the projector to project a display on the panel.

Abstract: An exercise device is disclosed for use in performing pushups, the exercise device including an elongate hand support structure adjacent an elongate foot support structure. A top end of the hand support structure is attached to a corresponding top end of the foot support structure, and at least a bottom end of the hand support structure is spaced apart from a corresponding bottom end of the foot support structure. The hand support structure includes a pair of laterally spaced-apart, generally parallel elongate hand support rails having longitudinally spaced-apart handle mounts. The foot support structure includes a pair of laterally spaced-apart, generally parallel elongate foot support rails having longitudinally spaced-apart platform mounts. The exercise device further includes a handle configured for selectable attachment to the handle mounts and a foot platform configured for selectable attachment to the platform mounts.

Abstract: An exercise device is provided having a pair of handles supporting a pair of glide discs that allows the user to support themselves while moving the handles in one or more planes. The portable exercise device and method for using the same that is adaptable for working numerous muscle groups. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: An exercise device for the purpose of strengthening the trunk muscles is used on the top surface of a bed or a similar platform. The exercise device has a rectangular board with a first and second end, a first and second side, a top, and a bottom. A single pair of legs is attached to the first end of the board. A rigid foam covered bar spans the top of said rectangular board and is attached to the first and second sides of the rectangular board.

Abstract: A transformable fitness device includes two assemblies which when unconnected can be used as push-up exercise devices, and when connected can be used as an exercise wheel. Each of the two assemblies include a handle holder which is rotatably connected to a base. The bases of the two assemblies can be connected together so that the two connected assemblies form an exercise wheel. In an embodiment, the bases slidably interlock together.

Abstract: An extremity supporting exercise system is described. The system includes two knee sliders and two hand sliders. Each knee slider includes a knee pad and a knee base. The knee pad includes a recessed portion that is adapted to receive a user's knee. A patella support is disposed within the knee portion to support the user's patella when using the knee slider. Alternatively, each hand slider includes a hand pad and a hand base. The hand pad includes a series of finger indentations that are flanked by thumb receptacles. Importantly, the knee base and hand base are formed of a rigid and slippery material to allow the sliders to easily slide across a ground surface. Thus, through use of the exercise system, a user can support their hands and knees while sliding the hands and knees across a ground surface to perform a variety of exercises.

Abstract: Weighted and stackable exercise device includes a body defining a hollow cavity opening at a first edge thereof. The body has a side wall having at least one cut-out. An outwardly projecting rim is arranged on the tubular portion of the body. A handle is arranged in the cavity. The rim provides a first grip for a user during use of the exercise device and the handle provides a second grip for the user. By providing different grips on the same weighted exercise device, a user can safely and efficiently perform a larger variety of exercises in comparison to using conventionally shaped exercise devices that include only a single type of grip. The user can also pass their fingers and hand from an exterior of the device through each cut-out and over the rim to grip the device in another manner and perform even more and different exercises using the exercise device.

Abstract: A push up device includes a support device including a base for positioning on the floor, side supports and a top. A control device at the top includes a push up counter, a timer, and/or an audio signaling device. The support device includes adjustable arms which adjust the relative height between the top and the base. Hand supports extend from opposite sides of the support device. In one embodiment, the hand supports are removably mounted from the support device.

Abstract: An adjustable weight training device includes a core unit which has a substantially flat, rotatable, base with a pair of sides extending away from the base, the sides separated from each other so as to provide for attachment of a handle across the sides, wherein the handle is positioned above the base and dimensioned for gripping by a user's hand. The sides of the core unit include arm cradle regions which are dimensioned for removable receipt of an arm, wherein the arms are dimensioned for removable attachment to the arm cradle regions in the sides of the core unit and extend away from the sides so as to provide for gripping by a user's hand. The arms can be selectively attached to the arm cradle areas and to each other so as to create different configurations of the weight training device.

Abstract: An improved exercise device is used for a variety of exercises. In one embodiment, the exercise device has an upper portion having a contact surface. The contact surface has a partially hemispherical shape.

Abstract: Provided herein is a push-up exercise apparatus comprising: a frame comprising at least 3 vertical legs and transverse cross braces connecting the legs; the frame having a horizontal cross-section of at least 3 sides; a plurality of horizontal platforms coupled to a first side of the frame and transverse to a first pair of the legs; a plurality of horizontal bars coupled to a second side of the frame and transverse to a second pair of the legs; and the plurality of horizontal platforms and bars arranged in a stepped configuration such that an upper bar is recessed compared to a lower bar and/or the plurality of horizontal platforms and bars being slidably coupled to the frame.

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 mat system comprises an exercise mat including a top surface and a bottom surface and a plurality of sets of handprints. The plurality of sets of handprints are positioned on the top surface of the exercise mat, wherein the handprints in each set are spaced apart from each other so as to accommodate a user's hands during an exercise and wherein the relative positioning of the handprints in each set correlates to a user's body muscles. A method of using the exercise mat system wherein the user aligns his hands on one of the sets of handprints on the mat to target a specific muscle group and performs an exercise such as a pushup.

Abstract: A pushup exerciser includes a supporting board formed of a pair of joined board sections each defining an upper surface having a plurality of post receptacles formed therein. The post receptacles are arranged in pairs with each pair suitably spaced for receiving attachment posts of a handle unit. Each post receptacle pair includes a color indicia. The color indicia are selectively colored to provide association between handle unit positions in accordance with a selected theme such as muscle group emphasis. A pair of handle units suitable for gripping during pushup exercise are locatable and attachable to the board surface at positions and angular orientations defined by the post receptacle pairs.

Abstract: A pair of identical exercise devices that provides for a pair of hand grips that slide reciprocally in independent axial alignment about their individual devices configured to provide a user with muscular exercise when the user applies force to the hand grips. Each individual exercise device includes a resistance member configured to be engaged by the hand grips for providing the user with resistive exercise.

Abstract: An apparatus for push-ups is provided that includes a base comprised of one or more sockets, a pin, friction material supporting at least one rotatable handle with a hand support and friction cap having one or more resistance bands with eye hooks capable of being connected to a harness eye hook mounted on the front of a harness worn by an athlete to perform resistance push-ups without the need of a spotter.

Abstract: The present invention is a gimbled push-up bar assembly mounted upon a rotatable hinge, thereby providing instability in three dimensions for which a user will have to compensate in use. The bar may be locked into two dimensions by the use of a lock pin, or may freely move in all three dimensions. Handgrips are provided which are bent downwards to provide guards for a user's hands when in the free-motion configuration. The bar itself is removable from the hinge and stand assembly and may be used as a stable push-up bar assembly, resting on the guards.

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 present invention provides for an exercise apparatus for assisting in performing a push-up exercise. The apparatus includes a base with a convex outer surface connected to the handle support structure and a handle. The convex outer surface of the base of the apparatus provides a user with a means to engage muscle groups not normally exercised during a conventional push-up exercise, through the action of continuously stabilizing their weight on the apparatus, and by providing a means to rotate the wrists during the exercise. The apparatus also provides a user with a means to perform the exercise at different widths and positions during the exercise, by repositioning (sliding or moving) the apparatus during the exercise, on an appropriate surface. The apparatus is also intended to be lightweight and compact enough to be transportable for activities such as jogging or running.