Abstract: A training and/or exercise device and method for exercising muscle groups of the entire body is disclosed herein that is portable, easy to use, can work the muscles of the entire body, and does not have complicated integrating parts when in use. The device and method allows a free range of motion about a vertical axis without substantial resistance. The device allows a wide variety of movement using a single device, and particularly allows for balancing movements that are advantageous for strengthening the core. Further, the training device is particularly advantageous for use in a home gym and may be stored under a bed or within the overhead compartment of an airplane.

Abstract: An assisted-exercise apparatus may include a user support, weight, and rocker frame interconnecting said user support and weight. The rocker frame may include a lower and upper section, the lower section having a weight pin and the upper section having a padded user support. One or more weights may be placed on the weight pin, providing downward force on the weight pin and, through the fulcrum of the rocker frame, corresponding upward force on the user support. To use the apparatus, the user may place his or her feet substantially in-line with the fulcrum between the lower section and upper section, places his or her hips on top of the pad, and performs assisted push-ups. The ratio of the lengths and the angle between the upper and lower longitudinal segments may be adjustable to accommodate a certain user height.

Abstract: A dip stand intended for use as a home strength training machine to perform dips such as chest dips and tricep dips. The stand is made of rigid tubing formed as a continuous loop. The loop includes a pair of generally parallel base segments to be supported on a floor surface, each of the base segments having a first end and a second end; and a pair of arches extending upwardly from the base segments, one of the arches extending upwardly from the first ends of the base segments and the other of the arches extending upwardly from the second ends of the base segments. Each of the arches includes an upper generally horizontal grip segment.

Abstract: A method for using an adjustable exercise device is described that allows for performing a wide variety of different exercises. In one embodiment the exercise device includes an elongated member with ends for supporting a user by their hands, fingers, feet and/or legs, where the device is movably supportable by a structure. The method includes adjusting the distance between the ends, positioning the device relative to the structure, and exercising. The user may support a portion of their weight on the ground and a portion from the ends of the device, and exercise by moving their body with their body thus supported. In alternative embodiments, the device may be supported by a door, a pole, a tree or some other suitable structure.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for performing an armless push-up allows a user to engage in gravity-driven, resistance exercise with improved pectoral isolation and range of motion as compared to known push-up devices. The exercise motion is performed using a yoga-inspired, bent-elbow plank position by a prone (face-down) user. The user places each forearm on a trolley mounted at the top of opposed rails that are inclined toward an elevated centerline. As the trolleys move down the opposed inclined rails, the user's chest descends down; and as the user pinches his elbows together using the pectoralis muscles, the trolleys move up the inclined rails again. Gravity imparts a centered user balance, and the resistance can be varied, such as by changing the incline of the rail assemblies, changing the weight associated with the user, or by adding resistance to the trolley movement.

Abstract: An upper body exercising assembly includes an upper body support with an elongated bar having a first end and a second end. Each of a pair of stanchions has bottom end and a top end. The bottom ends are attached to the bar. A pair of grips is provided. Each of the top ends of the stanchions has one of the grips attached thereto. A lower bottom support includes a post having an upper end and a lower end. A plate includes a top side and a bottom side and the bottom side is pivotally coupled to the upper end of the post to allow the top side to be selectively angled with respect to a horizontal plane. A person's feet are positionable on the lower bottom support while the person's hands are engaged with the upper body support to allow the person to perform dip or push-up exercises.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for performing an armless push-up allows a user to engage in gravity-driven, resistance exercise with improved pectoral isolation and range of motion as compared to known push-up devices. The exercise motion is performed using a yoga-inspired, bent-elbow plank position by a prone (face-down) user. The user places each forearm on a trolley mounted at the top of opposed rails that are inclined toward an elevated centerline. As the trolleys move down the opposed inclined rails, the user's chest descends down; and as the user pinches his elbows together using the pectoralis muscles, the trolleys move up the inclined rails again. Gravity imparts a centered user balance, and the resistance can be varied, such as by changing the incline of the rail assemblies, changing the weight associated with the user, or by adding resistance to the trolley movement.

Abstract: A muscle toning exercise device adaptable from a stationary configuration wherein the device is capable of 360° rotation about a vertical axis, to a movable configuration wherein the device is capable of movement in all directions on a planar surface in addition to 360° rotation. The exercise device includes a handle that extends out from a base that supports the weight of a user. The base of the exercise device contains a series of rolling members that protrude out from the bottom to allow the device to move along the surface upon which the exercise is being performed so that the entire exercise device can be rotated a full 360° about an axis that extends through the center of the device, while further allowing for the displacement of the base, and subsequently the entire exercise device in any direction along a planar surface. A separate cup-shaped base member that rests on the planar surface and in which the exercise device may be selectively installed in covering relation with the rolling members.

Abstract: A push-up stand is provided with a base; a support portion extending upwardly from the base; and a platform supported above the base by the support portion. The platform has an upper support surface for supporting the knuckles of a person doing push-ups. The platform has an upstanding wall extending along a perimeter of the upper support surface. The upper support surface is generally planar. The upper support surface may be textured to promote formation of calluses on the person's knuckles.

Abstract: A system for performing a variety of push-up exercises is disclosed. The present invention comprises multiple blocks that are arranged into columns. The user can adjust the height and width of the columns to accommodate body size, as well as the type of exercise being performed. This adds a new dimension to the basic push-up, allowing the user to perform a variety of different types of push-up. The system helps to strengthen and stretch the human body, and achieve optimum performance by working different areas of the body, promoting peak development of the musculoskeletal system.

Abstract: A device for performing weighted push-ups in a safe environment is provided. The device comprises a) a pair of hollow, parallel supports; b) a pair of essentially symmetrical L-shaped arms, comprising a vertically downward segment and a horizontal segment, said vertically downward segments adapted to be vertically moveable within said parallel supports ; c) a pair of essentially parallel guide elements affixed to the horizontal segment each of the L-shaped arms; and d) a weight support platform attached to upright rods that are slideable within the guide elements.

Abstract: A device for assisting a user in performing push-up exercises on a floor surface is disclosed. The device includes at least one rigid shell that has a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface. Each surface is mutually connected by a peripheral edge that defines a shell opening. A means for handling is fixed with the concave inner surface within each shell and is adapted to be grasped by the user. Preferably a pair of such shells are adapted to mechanically, selectively and mutually attach at the peripheral edges thereof to form a container thereby. In use, the user grasps the means for handling of each of the shells with either hand and perform exercises on the floor surface by pressing each shell against the floor surface. The convex outer surface requires the user to continuously stabilize the device on the floor surface, thereby exercising muscles not normally exercised while performing the exercises.

Abstract: A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his or her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device includes a single molded housing with a circular lower base and an integral downwardly extending facing formed around a circumference of the lower base. The housing includes a pair of facing columns formed into part of the base of the housing and forming part of the facing at opposing sides thereof to receive an end of a handle there between. The device includes a fixed base support operatively attached to the housing, and a bearing assembly operatively attached within the housing to permit rotation of the contiguous handle and housing by a user with the fixed base support resting on a planar surface.

Abstract: A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his or her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device includes a pair of rotatable devices, one for each hand. Each rotatable device includes a handle assembly, a rotatable handle support structure, a fixed base support, and a bearing assembly operatively attached within the handle support structure to permit rotation of the handle assembly and handle support structure. The handle assembly is removable from a top surface of the handle support structure, to be inserted into another surface of the handle support structure to configure the unit for stowage.

Abstract: Various embodiments of this invention disclose a push-up exercise device with a rocker, a balance indicator, and a hinged balance roller.

Abstract: An exercise mat may provide markings indicating where a person places their hands in relation to their feet to obtain the alignment necessary to exercise selected muscles of the chest by performing one or more pushups. Other markings on the mat may facilitate the desired positioning of the body for sit-ups and other floor exercises for exercising desired selected muscle groups of the body.

Abstract: An exercise device including vibrating element may be used for various forms of exercise such as strength training, physical therapy, balance training, massage, stretching, yoga, pilates and other exercise. The device includes at least one vibrating motor or other vibration means and a user may control the vibration direction, amplitude and frequency through the use of a control panel disposed on one end of the exercise device.

Abstract: A pushup apparatus having a centered T-Tube, right and left Slide Tube, a medial and lateral Stop Ring located on each Slide Tube. The T-Tube will contain a hole/knotch on both the right and left side that will receive the Locking Pin Assembly from the corresponding right and left Slide Tube. The T-Tube and Slide Tubes will insert into a Foot and the Foot will be finished with a Foot Grip. The right side Slide Tube has a Handle, Handle Cap, Handle Grip assembly that moves freely and independent along the linear path of the right side Slide Tube between its respective medial and lateral Stop Rings. The left side Slide Tube has a Handle, Handle Cap, Handle Grip assembly that moves freely and independent along the linear path of the left side Slide Tube between its respective medial and lateral Stop Rings. The free independent motion will be achieved by use of Linear Bearing Assemblies. The Linear Bearing Assembly is affixed within the Handle, Handle Cap, Handle Grip assembly.

Abstract: A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his or her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device includes a pair of rotatable devices, one for each hand. Each rotatable device includes a handle assembly, a rotatable handle support structure, a fixed base support, and a bearing assembly operatively attached within the handle support structure to permit rotation of the handle assembly and handle support structure. The handle assembly is removable from a top surface of the handle support structure, to be inserted into another surface of the handle support structure to configure the unit for stowage.

Abstract: A push-up stand is provided with a base; a support portion extending upwardly from the base; and a platform supported above the base by the support portion. The platform has an upper support surface for supporting the knuckles of a person doing push-ups. The platform has an upstanding wall extending along a perimeter of the upper support surface. The upper support surface is generally planar. The upper support surface may be textured to promote formation of calluses on the person's knuckles.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing pushups thereupon, comprising: two arcuate side pieces each comprising a gradually sloping front section and a sharply descending back section terminating in feet; each back leg being telescopically extendible from a back section of an arcuate side piece, and incorporating a locking means to keep the back legs extended by a desired amount; the front and back feet for supporting the apparatus on the ground; the apparatus further comprising a rectangle of struts coupling the arcuate legs together, and an upper cross bar for coupling the arcuate side pieces together near the highest point thereof; such that a user may alternatively: (i) grip the gently sloping front sections and ergonomically support his arms thereby to perform moderate press ups, or (ii) support his ankles on the upper cross bar and hands on the ground to perform demanding press ups.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus used by an individual that is performing a variation of a push-up exercise. The exercise apparatus includes a footing, a lower housing, a lower housing cap, a bearing element, and an upper platform. The footing is attached to the lower housing and prevents the lower housing from rotating or laterally moving along a floor or other support surface. The upper platform rotates relative to the lower housing through the bearing element, which rests on the lower housing cap. The upper platform has either an ergonomical handle or a punch pad attached to it for an individual to utilize the exercise apparatus through.

Abstract: A device and methods for assisting a person in body strengthening, stretching, or exercising. One or more base units of particular ratio of dimensions are provided, each having a horizontal bar for use in performing strength and exercise assistance to the user. Owing to their ratio of dimensions, the base units may be placed and oriented to each other in multiple configurations.

Abstract: A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his/her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device can include a handle support structure having a pair of columns between a lower base and a separate end cap such that the handle intersects a corresponding end cap and upper portion of a corresponding column of the handle support structure. The device includes a fixed base support attached to the handle support structure, and a bearing assembly to permit rotation of the contiguous handle, end caps and handle support structure by a user with the base support resting on a planar surface. In another example, the handle assembly is detachable from a first surface on the handle support structure and inserted into a second surface to facilitate stowage for travel.

Abstract: A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his/her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device can include a handle support structure having a pair of columns between a lower base and a separate end cap such that the handle intersects a corresponding end cap and upper portion of a corresponding column of the handle support structure. The device includes a fixed base support attached to the handle support structure, and a bearing assembly to permit rotation of the contiguous handle, end caps and handle support structure by a user with the base support resting on a planar surface. In another example, the handle assembly is detachable from a first surface on the handle support structure and inserted into a second surface to facilitate stowage for travel.

Abstract: Rotatable hand supports for performing advanced pushups on a floor or ground surface. The main handle of the supports has a grip portion constructed to be grasped by a user. The base has a bottom portion adapted to contact the floor, a top portion rotatably connected to the bottom portion, and a bearing assembly supporting the top portion on said bottom portion. A support connects the handle to the top portion of the base and supports the handle at an elevated position relative to the base and above the floor. A hand clutch extends from the main handle and can be squeezed to perform hand-grip exercises simultaneously with a pushup exercise.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for performing pushups thereupon. It includes a foot supporter coupled via a connecting means to a hand supporter. The foot supporter has front and back pieces pivotably coupled at a join via a double axle coupled by a short connector and a foot support bar comprising a crosspiece and support legs attached thereto. Therefore, the height of the crosspiece above said surface may be varied between a lowered position and a raised position. This device is compact and portable and is used for performing more effective push-ups.

Abstract: A universal exercise device comprising a U-shape rigid frame with legs upper portions lying generally in a plane, a bight portion joining the legs at lower portions thereof and handles at an upper portion of the legs. At least one resilient resistance member spans the legs and to yieldably resist elongation when pressed while otherwise holding the frame against the elongation of the resilient resistance member. The lower portions of the legs can be bent outwardly to form generally L-shaped legs with the bight portion lying outside the plane of the upper leg portions or can lie within the plane of the upper leg portions. The legs can be joined together at an upper portion with a crosspiece or free at the upper portions thereof. The crosspiece can be U-shaped and project out of the plane of the legs either forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the bight portion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing an exercise device, particularly a compact and portable device for performing more effective push-ups. An apparatus for performing pushups thereupon, the apparatus having a foot supporter coupled via a connecting means to a hand supporter.

Abstract: An adjustable exercise device for performing push-ups is provided. The push-up bench is designed to accommodate exercisers of varying heights, sizes and fitness levels. The exercise device comprises a base assembly, an inclined exercise platform assembly flexibly attached to the base along one end by a hinge, and a connecting leg assembly which is connected to both the base and the inclined platform. Adjustment of the leg assembly with respect to the base adjusts the inclined platform from a fully horizontal position to multiple degrees of inclination, providing multiple degrees of exercise difficulty. The inclined platform also includes foot pads and hand grips to properly position the exerciser. The inclined platform is adjustable lengthwise to permit the distance between hand grips and foot pads to be adjusted, to accommodate users of varying heights. The adjustments provided by this invention facilitate the proper performance of push-ups.

Abstract: A training device (10) for strengthening the swing muscle groups of a golfer while enhancing proper muscle memory wherein, the device (10) includes a hollow ball (21?) having a meridian line (22) that divides the ball (21) into two visually distinct hemispheres (23), (24) and further including two pairs of elongated apertures (27A), (27B), (27C) and (27D) which are dimensioned to receive the user's hands and which extend into the hollow interior of the ball (21?).

Abstract: A device to exercise a user. The device includes a support member and a plurality of arms. The support member has a major vertical portion. There is a base on bottom of the support member, a pad on top of the support member, a central attachment portion between the base and the pad including a plurality of circumferential attachment locations. The arms each extend substantially radially from the central attachment portion and engage to one of the plurality of circumferential attachment locations. The arms have a longitudinal track along each arm, coupling to an engaged traveling member configured to engage a user's hand, allowing motion of the engaged traveling member only along a defined length. There is a floor buffer member to protect the floor.

Abstract: Exercise devices that have a novel mechanical that allow the force required to do push-ups, pull-ups or dips to be varied to aid with athletic training.

Abstract: An exercising system has a frame defining a space in which a user is positioned for performing a large number of different exercises. Frame members have holes within which flexible bars are positioned, spanning across the machine, for low-impact exercising using the bars. In a preferred embodiment the bar-supporting frame members, or some of them, are adjustable in position so as to provide a nearly unlimited number of positions for different users and for different exercises. A few of the many exercises facilitated by the system are described.

Abstract: An exercise device includes an elongate body, at least one first handle attached to an outer side surface of the elongate body, and at least one second handle attached to an end of the elongate body. The at least one first handle is arranged such that when the elongate body is lifted by the at least one first handle, the elongate body is substantially horizontal. The at least one second handle is arranged such that when the elongate body is lifted by the at least one second handle, the elongate body is substantially vertical. The first and second handles enable a variety of different exercises to be performed using the exercise device.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a support defining a first sliding surface and at least one hand-held sliding device that defines that defines a second sliding surface. The hand-held sliding device, and particularly the second sliding surface, is configured to mate with the first sliding surface. In operation, the second sliding surface slides along the first sliding surface when a user applies body weight to the hand-held sliding device. The exercise apparatus preferably includes a stop coupled to the support which is positioned orthogonally to a sliding direction of the hand-held sliding device. The stop is preferably also adjustable, as is the support, to accommodate performing different types of exercises.

Abstract: An aspect of the invention involves a method of using a collapsible exercise device including providing a collapsible exercise device; positioning a first end of an adjustable incline at a desired height with respect to a vertical support member so that the adjustable incline is at a desired inclination; moving first and second combination pulley-support and pull-up bars to a desired position; moving first and second pulleys connected to the first and second combination pulley-support and pull-up bars to a desired location; and moving a support platform along the adjustable incline through cable movement through the first and second pulleys on the combination pulley-support and pull-up bars.

Abstract: The rotatable push-up exercise device provides device for aiding a user in performing push-up type exercises. The device has a platform rotatably mounted on a base. The platform may selectively be held stationary or may be free to rotate when performing push-up exercises. The device includes a gripping bar mounted on the platform. The base is adapted to rest on a support surface, such as the floor. A pair of exercise devices are normally utilized together. In use the user grasps the gripping bar of each device with one hand and performs push-up exercises. Due to the rotation of the support surface with respect to the base, the user is forced to exercise the shoulders and other muscle groups in the user's body, in addition to the arm and chest muscles, in order to maintain a stable position.

Abstract: A portable exercise apparatus for push-ups and body presses. Longitudinal adjustments accommodate a wide range of physical dimensions of users, and multiple lateral adjustments allow a wide range of lateral adjustments in a compact space. Independently adjustable foot and hand supports allow the user to select a longitudinally or laterally inclined attitude for the user's body during an exercise routine.

Abstract: The invention provides a free-standing portable exercise device (10) for executing push-ups in an inclined standing position and for simultaneously exercising the abdominal muscles of the user, the device (10) having a base (12), two elevated spaced-apart handles (22) supported by a structure above the base (16), and a spring-biased pad (18) supported by the structure and being positioned between the handles (22) to be contacted by the abdomen of an exercising user, the pad (18) being spring-loaded upwards and moving in an angular forward-downward direction when pressed upon by the abdomen of an exercising user.

Abstract: A Prone Fly Exercise Apparatus comprising a hinged base portion, two inclinable arms containing parallel track means hingedly attached to the base, two handgrips that are each slidably mounted on the parallel tracks and connected to adjustable tension cords, a means for raising the parallel track containing arms to provide an incline, and a means for adjusting the tension cords. For the first exercise, the adjustable tension cords are placed between each edge of the apparatus and each handgrip. For the second exercise, the adjustable tension cords are placed between the handgrips, attaching the handgrips to each other. The apparatus is compactly foldable and easily stored.

Abstract: An exercise device includes a frame, and left and right force receiving members movably mounted on the frame. The force receiving members are selectively linked to one another to facilitate a first mode of exercise, wherein a person's hands or legs are repeatedly moved toward and away from one another. When so linked, the force receiving members may alternatively be biased toward one another or away from one another. The force receiving members may be decoupled to facilitate a second mode of exercise, wherein a person stretches and/or leans forward and then returns backward.

Abstract: An elongate floor-supported platform having sliding handgrips mounted thereon. In a preferred embodiment, the handgrips, which are constrained to move only along a track, which may be linear or curvilinear and lying in a substantially horizontal plane, are interconnected by linking means such as belts. The linkage is such that the handgrips remain equidistant from a fixed centerline midway between the handgrips throughout their range of motion. In the preferred embodiment, the linking means are belts that are supported by pulleys housed within the floor-supported platform. In yet a further embodiment, the platform includes wall and/or ceiling attachment means and can be employed for performing pull-ups.

Abstract: A portable exercise apparatus includes a hollow central bar member and telescopic end portions operably insertable therein. Such telescopic end portions allow the central bar member to be securely engaged between a pair of vertical members. A plurality of spring members are disposed within the hollow portion of the central bar member and provide resistive force for assisting to maintain the telescopic end portions at stable positions during operating conditions. The central bar member further includes a plurality of apertures spaced along an outer surface thereof and for receiving a plurality of fastening members therethrough so that a plurality of handle members can be selectively positioned along the length of the central bar member. The handle members preferably have first and second portions integral with each other wherein the first portion extends substantially perpendicular from the central bar member and the second portion extends obliquely from the first portion.

Abstract: An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a variety of different accessory grips to the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. One exercise device described is an inelastic resistance device having integral hand grips. The accessory grips are removably attachable to the integral grip of an exercising device, and provide for gripping by the hands, foot or other body parts. The selection of a specific accessory grip allows the user to exercise by specific body parts and provides for a greater number of possible exercises. Accessory grips are attachable to the integral grips, greatly adding to the flexibility of the device. In addition, a novel hand grip is described having a plurality of cords that can be selected for gripping, and a bracket for mounting a door jamb mountable exercise device to a wall is described.

Abstract: An elongate bar having sliding handgrips concentrically mounted thereon adapted for use with a resistance-type exercise device. In a preferred embodiment, the bar has at least two, and more preferably four, axially oriented grooves in the outer surface thereof dimensioned to accommodate handgrip linking means therewithin. The handgrips, which are constrained to move only in an axial direction, are interconnected by linking means such as belts, in such a manner that the handgrips remain equidistant from the center of the bar throughout their axial range of motion. The interconnecting belts or cables are disposed to travel within the elongate grooves on the bar to provide the bar with a low profile. In the preferred embodiment, the linking means are belts that are supported by pulleys housed within recesses in the bar and rotatably attached thereto.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for making figures or body exercises in rotation, includes: a lower part (20) having non-skipping elements (22) on an exercise surface (S); a mobile upper part (10) rotating relatively to the lower part (20), and elements (30) for coupling in rotation the respectively upper and lower parts (10, 20). The upper part (10) comprises a gripping piece (100) conformed to receive a part (M) of a user's (U) body.

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

Abstract: An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a user selected resistance from nearly zero resistance to the user's full body weight, the ability to easily adjust between exercises and between users, and the ability to balance the device between reconfigurations to provide for ease-of-use. The device includes an inelastic adjustable length member with two arms and a grip at both ends, and a centrally located anchor that provides for a distribution of the length between the arms. In one embodiment, the exercise device is compact and can be removably attached to a door frame. When grabbing each of the grips and uniformly pulling away from the anchor, the arms of the device center on the anchor.

Abstract: The present invention is a pair of hand grips that are to be rolled along a surface during an exercise routine. In more detail, each hand grip has an elongated, substantially straight, cylindrical crossbar with a first end and a second end. A first wheel is rotatably mounted at the first end of the crossbar and a second wheel is rotatably mounted at the second end of the crossbar. In operation, the wheels rotate about an axis that is defined between the ends of the crossbar, to move the hand grip over a surface. Movement of the hand grip over the surface can vary, depending upon the particular exercise routine being followed by the user. In order to perform an exercise routine, the user can assume a kneeling position, a sitting position or a bending-at-the-waist position.