Abstract: A reversibly slide-swingable balance-training apparatus includes a base unit, a transmission unit mounted in the base unit and providing a movement-constraining eccentric shaft and a power-maintaining rotary member for rotating the movement-constraining eccentric shaft continuously, one or a pair of linkages each having a first link pivotally connected to the movement-constraining eccentric shaft of the transmission unit, a second link pivotally coupled between the first link and the base unit and a third link pivotally connected to the second link, and a platform pivotally connected to the first link and third link of each linkage. Subject to the oscillation motion of the links of the linkage counteracting the postures of the user and the functioning of the movement-constraining eccentric shaft and the continuation of the energy of the power-maintaining rotary member, the platform is reversibly slide-swinging for best balance training.

Abstract: An upright horse riding exercise machine includes a base, two pedals and two elastic units. The two pedals are respectively coupled on top of the two elastic units. When the user stands on the two pedals and jumps up and down, the elastic units provide elasticity to assist the user in exercising up and down to imitate horse riding or horse riding dance, providing exercise, bodybuilding and amusement objects. The present invention provides an interesting exercise apparatus, having product commercialization value.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus (14) includes an upper plate (20) on which a person can stand, a lower plate (22) lying under the upper plate, and a low friction rotation bearing (24) between the plates. This rotation exercise device allows a person to stand on the upper plate and move his/her arms and legs to create torque that pivots the upper plate clockwise and counter clockwise The apparatus also can include a tilting device (26) that allows the person to tilt a top plate, which lies over the upper plate, so the top plate tilts about horizontal axes to simulate controlling tilt of a skateboard or surfboard white steering it.

Abstract: Board devices, apparatus, systems and methods for practicing exercises such as yoga and stand up paddling with an elongated planar type board having two half sections joined by a flush mounted hinge, with plural convex curved rocker members mounted underneath the board. A pair of the curved rocker members can abut each other under the hinge to lock the board in an extended position.

Abstract: A balance rehabilitation and training apparatus and method of using the apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support member, an optional base member, a handle carriage structure, a free-floating handle container member and a free-floating handle member. The apparatus allows the user to perform balance enhancing exercises while holding the free-floating handle member within the area inscribed within the free-floating handle container member thus allowing the user to experience postural sway during the course of the exercise to reinforce the appropriate motor program. The apparatus provides rehabilitation and training in balance impaired patients and in individuals without balance impairment but who seek to enhance postural stability.

Abstract: A total-body exerciser comprises: an upper-body exercising unit; a buttocks exercising unit; and an ankle exercising unit. The upper-body exercising unit comprises: an upper-body support for supporting the upper body; an upper-body supporting guide rail formed on the bottom surface of the upper-body support and enabling the upper-body support to move horizontally; and a rotating bracket mounted on a lower surface of the upper-body supporting guide rail so as to enable the upper-body support to rotate about a base frame contacting the ground. The buttocks exercising unit comprises: a buttocks support for supporting the buttocks; and a buttocks-supporting height-adjusting cylinder connected to a lower portion of the buttocks support, and capable of adjusting the height of the buttocks support.

Abstract: A balance training and exercise device comprises a rigid, shallow disc adapted to accommodate a user's feet or knees. A user moves in such a manner as to move the disc forwards or backwards, or to rotate the disc. A thickened firm, resilient pad can be placed within the disc, and the user can perform the same movements while standing atop the pad. Arm strengthening means can also be used in combination with the disc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multipurpose exercise apparatus. More specifically, the multipurpose exercise apparatus is configured so that various kinds of exercise can be done by turning a crescent-shaped main body up and down according to the kind of exercise desire by a user, and by stepping on the main body to mount thereon or sitting down thereon, thereby allowing exercise to be enjoyed regardless of place or time and to even be enjoyed outdoors in addition to indoors and the efficiency of exercise can be maximized even with simple exercise movements.

Abstract: A physical exercising machine includes a platform to support a user, an aperture formed in the platform, a pulley device includes a shaft for engaging with the aperture of the base and for pivotally attaching to the base, a shank is extended from the shaft and pivotal relative to the base with the shaft, a bracket is rotatably attached to the shank, and a pulley member is rotatably attached to the bracket with a spindle, and a cable is engaged with the pulley member, the pulley member is pivotal relative to the base with the shaft and rotatable relative to the shank for preventing the pulling cable from being disengaged from the pulley member and for allowing the user to suitably actuate or operate the pulling cable.

Abstract: A balance board adapted for riding rail-to-rail, preferably so that at least a portion of a rider's feet will be placed on the board over the elongated roller. The balance board includes an elongated, planar board having a length that exceeds a width. The balance board further includes two pair of stops mounted to an underside of the board, each pair of stops being mounted near opposite ends of the board, and each stop of the pair of stops being mounted near opposite sides of the board. The balance board further includes a traction region between each stop of each pair of stop.

Abstract: An exercise device can include: a platform; a handle coupled to a first side of the platform; and an inflatable member coupled to an opposite second side of the platform, the inflatable member having a rounded portion with an apex opposite of the handle, the inflatable member having an inflation port. The inflatable member can have an annular flange around an inflatable portion, the annular flange being mounted to the platform. The device can include an annular fastener ring mounted to the platform with the annular flange therebetween, the annular fastener ring being received onto a first surface of the annular flange, and a second surface of the annular flange being received onto the second side of the platform. The device can include fasteners passing through the annular flange and mounting the annular fastener ring to the platform.

Abstract: A skateboard training apparatus includes at least one apparatus base, a skateboard space formed by the apparatus base, a pair of apparatus rails carried by the apparatus base and a skateboard trick practice space formed between the apparatus rails and communicating with the skateboard space. A skateboard training method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A balance board comprising of a top side and lower side (1) to support a user, a centralized detachable hemisphere like balance ball (7) with rounded surface that is affixed to the lower side of the balance board (1) and sits on top side of stationary base (8). When downward pressure is applied to the center balance ball (7) via balance board (4), the stationary base absorbs tension thus allowing a spring like jumping motion needed for skilled tricks. Additionally placed to the right and left of the center balance ball you will see two omnidirectional orbital pivots that allow 360 rotations and assist with board rotation. A spring like body within orbital pivot will assist mimic pressure needed for jumping/balance tricks (Ollie). When board in is fixed position, it maximized full balance and gravity. Gravitational placement is based on foot positioning.

Abstract: An exercise device includes a relatively rigid platform supported by a compressible base. The base has a central flat and then slopes outward and upward from the central flat in a spherical section. The base permits instability in height, angle, and shear strain movement. The user performs postures and/or exercises using the exercise device under each appendage being used for support. The instability triggers the Golgi tendon receptor and the muscle spindle receptor and thereby achieves physiological benefits. The muscular training devices come in different sizes and configurations to make up a muscular training system.

Abstract: An exercise device for exercising the human body; said exercise device including a single platform and at least five omnidirectional rolling elements supporting said single platform; said at least five rolling elements permitting omnidirectional movement of said device over a supporting surface.

Abstract: A balance board adapted for riding rail-to-rail, preferably so that at least a portion of a rider's feet will be placed on the board over the elongated tube. The balance board includes an elongated, planar board having a length that exceeds a width. The balance board further includes two pair of stops mounted to an underside of the board, each pair of stops being mounted near opposite ends of the board, and each stop of the pair of stops being mounted near opposite sides of the board. The balance board further includes a traction region between each stop of each pair of stop.

Abstract: A balancing board comprises a first surface for receiving one or more feet of a user when the balancing board is in operation. The balancing board includes a second surface of one or more outwardly curved forms for engaging with a floor surface, wherein the second surface enables variations in an orientation and movement of the balancing board relative to the floor surface. The balancing board further includes a signal receiving arrangement for receiving sensor signals indicative of one or more user reactions when operating the balancing board in reaction to the variations in the orientation and movement of the balancing board. The user is supported upon the first surface of the balancing board; and a processor operable to receive signals from the first set of sensors. The processor is operable to activate one or more modes of operation of the balancing board based on the received signals.

Abstract: An exercising device includes a disc shaped member capable of rotating about a point of rotation. The exercising device also includes an elongated supporting member connected to the point of rotation of the disc shaped member. Further, the exercising device includes a braking mechanism carried by the elongated supporting member. The braking mechanism is capable of contacting the disc shaped member to apply a resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member. Moreover, the exercising device includes a foot engaging member connected to the disc shaped member. The foot engaging member is adapted to be operated by feet of an individual. The operation of the foot engaging member by the individual against the resistance to the rotation applied by the braking mechanism exercises the individual.

Abstract: A balance board including a standing platform connected to a pivot ball. The standing platform provides an area for a subject to stand and can be moved by a set of deflector actuators. The deflector actuators can move the platform in both the lateral and vertical directions. A braking assembly is connected to the ball and the braking assembly increases or decreases rotation resistance to the ball. When resistance is increased to the ball, resistance to rotation for the platform is increased.

Abstract: A game controller includes a plurality of load sensors for detecting a load applied on an exercise support board having at least one stepping exercise platform and attached thereto a sliding platform having concave sides on which player's legs are ridden The game controller transmits a load value detected as manipulation data by the load sensors to a game machine. The game machine determines a necessary quantity of load values, and the game machine computes the necessary quantity of load values based on the detected load value from the game controller. Subsequently, game processing is performed based on the necessary quantity of computed load values on either the stepping exercise portion or the sliding exercise portion.

Abstract: A balance plate with differentiated amplitude of swing has a pedal, elastic supporting component, first axial supporting part and second axial supporting part. The pedal has a stepping surface and a bottom surface. The elastic supporting component has a footing end to be supported by the ground, and a fitting end to link with the bottom surface of the pedal. The first axial supporting part is fitted on the footing end of the elastic supporting component and configured along the first axial direction, so that the pedal can swing up and down along the first axial direction. The second axial supporting part is configured on the footing end of the elastic supporting component and configured along a second axial direction, so that the pedal can swing along the second axial direction. Said axial directions are perpendicular to each other. The axial supporting parts are in differentiated shapes.

Abstract: A wearable exercise device for foot stretching is disclosed. The wearable exercise device serves to stretch and thereby train strength of muscles in legs and foot soles, and to improve users' balancing ability. The wearable exercise device has a stepping plane at top for a user foot to step thereon, a convex curved surface at bottom, and one or more binding bells attached to laterals of the wearable exercise device for fixing the user foot on the stepping plane so as to allow different areas of the foot sole to contact the stepping plane, thereby stretching and training legs and foot soles differently. When wearing the exercise device, a user may walk to improve the strength of the muscles in legs and foot soles, or he/she may just stand to stretch the muscle clusters of legs and foot soles.

Abstract: A balancing exerciser combination includes a balancing exerciser disposed on a base and having a foot support for supporting a user and for allowing the user to conduct a balancing exercise, a column attached to the base and extended upwardly from the base, and a handle mounted on the column for supporting an upper portion of the user and for allowing the user, such as the young, the elder, the children or the beginner to easily and safely and stably operate or conduct the balancing exercises or operations. The balancing exerciser includes a rounded bottom member supported on the base for being tilted relative to the base, and the foot support is attached on the bottom member.

Abstract: A balancing exerciser includes an immovable base having a socket opening for pivotally engaging with a universal joint device which has a shank, a plate is located above the base for supporting a user and includes a hole for engaging with the shank, and a knob engaged with the shank of the universal joint device and engaged with the plate for securing the plate to the shank of the universal joint device and for attempting to maintain the plate in a horizontal position or status and for allowing the user to conduct the balancing exercises or operations. The shank of the universal joint device is selected from a threaded shank for engaging with the threaded hole of the plate and for adjusting the plate toward and away from the base.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable, manually manipulated perturbation device and methods for proprioceptive and reactive balance training and therapy. The perturbation device is manipulated by a person other than the user to impart linear, rotational or tilting movement, or a combination thereof. The device generally comprises a base, a movable assembly positioned on the base and configured to be stood upon by a user. The movable assembly is movable with respect to the base by a manually manipulated assembly connected to the movable assembly. The method generally comprises the steps of providing a perturbation device, positioning a user on the perturbation device and manipulating the perturbation device by a person other than the user to create the linear, rotational, or tilting movement, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A spinal correction device that corrects the spinal column of a user comprising a lower limb exercising part that swings the lumber region to impart a symmetrical motion to positions symmetrical with respect to the spinal column of a user facing forward with his or her trunk erect, a pair of gripping parts provided in a position in front of the lower limb exercising part and gripped by both hands of the user, and a control unit that relatively moves the gripping parts with respect to the lower limb exercising part between the position in front of the lower limb exercising part and a lateral position, with the lower limb exercising part in a driven state.

Abstract: A platform comprising a planar member having a top face and a bottom face and at least one pivoting member approximately in the center of said top face or bottom face, such that when a pivoting member is placed on a surface a distance depending on the shape of the pivoting member is created between the planar member and the surface and the platform is unstable. Thus the unstable platform encourages a user to expend energy, and is quickly height adjustable by choosing which pivoting member is placed on the surface.

Abstract: A sports activity swing trainer having a concave curved surface area on which a person stands to practice a swing for a sports activity.

Abstract: A balance board has a top side and an under side. The under side is arranged to be mounted on top of a ball with a user balancing on the top side. The board is shaped to define a generally longitudinal direction and a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal direction. The board is formed from a first top portion defining the topside and having a substantially flat region on its under side and a second lower portion joined to the first top portion and defining a wall at least substantially bounding a portion of the flat region. The distance across the bounded portion in the longitudinal direction of the board is greater than in the transverse direction. With the bounded portion balanced on a ball with a diameter less than the distance across the bounded portion in the transverse direction, the board is enabled to move relative to the ball with at least a degree of spherical rotational freedom and also a degree of translational freedom in directions other than the vertical.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exercise chair comprising a foot, a seat and an upper body support member, wherein a ball and socket joint is provided between the foot (2) and the chair seat (1). The ball and socket joint comprises a ball head (4) and a socket (5) being provided with a spherical hole, and is preferably provided with means for limiting its swivelling motion. There may be foot rests (13), preferably stirrups connected to the seat (1) and the upper body support member (8) may be formed as a handhold (10). Another object of the invention is a swivelling unit for converting a conventional chair to an exercise chair. It comprises a lower plate (14) to be fixed on the support rod of the conventional chair and an upper plate (15) to be fixed to the bottom of the seat of the conventional chair, wherein there is a ball and socket joint between the lower plate (14) and the upper plate (15).

Abstract: A training apparatus for use by flyers in a cheerleading squad includes a stable base assembly, a balancing assembly, and a fixed or adjustable column located between the stable base assembly and the balancing assembly. The balancing assembly includes a deflectably resilient member and a standing surface that promotes proper alignment and mimics the feel that a flyer experiences when being supported by a base cheerleader. The deflectably resilient member provides two degrees of freedom of movement to the standing surface when the standing surface is under an external load. The standing surface preferably provides about the same standing area as that typically provided by a base cheerleader. The column may be a fluid-activated cylinder that moves between a first and second vertical position and simulates a flyer being raised by the base.

Abstract: A device for exercising the abdominal and other core muscles of a user comprises a rotatable base having a central opening therein, and a bar removably insertable into the opening. The bar may comprise two or more separable segments and may have provide for the attachment and removal of weights to provide resistance to a user. Also disclosed is a method of exercising using such a device.

Abstract: A board apparatus for balance exercises and balance games (so-called “balance board”), having modifiable restoring forces, is presented. A support part for the user's body is tiltable on a base part around a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, freely rotatable around a vertical axis, and mounted movably along the vertical axis. A restoring part generates restoring forces that counteract motions of the support part and can be modified by the user. The restoring part includes four elastomer springs that are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis and to the transverse axis. By replacement, elastomer springs having a different spring force can be used. In addition, the elastomer springs can be offset inward or outward, enabling even more accurate adaptation of the restoring forces. In the context of a twist around the vertical axis, the restoring part always returns the support part into one of two initial positions that are located 180° opposite to one another.

Abstract: A physical fitness and rehabilitation apparatus is provided for use in combination with an inflatable exercise ball. The apparatus may include a plurality of handles. In use, a user may rest against the ball and the platform while gripping the plurality of handles to improve the user's strength, balance, flexibility, and/or joint stabilization.

Abstract: A reversibly slide-swingable balance-training apparatus includes a base unit, a transmission unit mounted in the base unit and providing a movement-constraining eccentric shaft and a power-maintaining rotary member for rotating the movement-constraining eccentric shaft continuously, one or a pair of linkages each having a first link pivotally connected to the movement-constraining eccentric shaft of the transmission unit, a second link pivotally coupled between the first link and the base unit and a third link pivotally connected to the second link, and a platform pivotally connected to the first link and third link of each linkage. Subject to the oscillation motion of the links of the linkage in matching with the postures of the user and the functioning of the movement-constraining eccentric shaft and the continuation of the energy of the power-maintaining rotary member, the platform is reversibly slide-swinging for best balance training.

Abstract: A foot pain relief device can advantageously provide multiple angles of inclination, directed pressure against the plantar fascia, as well as ease of manufacturing and assembly. A toe strap, which is fastened around the ankle and the toe(s), ensures that the toes are flexed up. This toe flexing tenses the plantar fascia of the foot. A ball strap can be threaded through a hole in a ball and then operatively coupled with the toe strap. When operatively coupled to the toe strap, the ball strap keeps the ball positioned on the bottom of the foot while allowing ball mobility. The mobility of the ball can provide directed pressure on at least one component of the plantar fascia. Notably, the simultaneous combination of tension to the plantar fascia and directed pressure to the component(s) of the plantar fascia can be particularly effective at relieving foot pain.

Abstract: A system for enhancing proprioception, balance, and coordination includes a frame, at least one foot pad having an integrated central rail for mating with the frame, where the integrated track allows for the connection of a plurality of different interchangeable attachments which connect with the frame on a mating track. The plurality of different interchangeable attachments includes a plurality of fulcrums having different shapes acting to alter the level of difficulty to increase a patient's mobility and balance.

Abstract: A balance training device includes at least one supporting base and at least one plank member. The supporting base includes a plank connecting portion formed with a plank coupling groove that opens upwardly. The plank coupling groove includes a first groove section and a second groove section that intersects the first groove section. The plank member includes a plate portion and a rib structure disposed on a bottom face of the plate portion. The rib structure removably engages the plank coupling groove of the supporting base. The rib structure includes a first rib part to engage the first groove section and a second rib part to engage the second groove section.

Abstract: The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus of the present invention can perform various twisting movements while rollers formed on the bottom surfaces of left and right foot plates execute a surfing-like wave-form curvilinear movement along a wave-form curvilinear bar provided separately at the periphery of a twisting rotating plate while a half-turn movement is repeated by the twisting rotating plate which is provided at the centre of a moving-piece body as a rowing movement between handle operations. Consequently, there are advantageous effects in that the rowing movement, twisting movement, wave-form movement and the like can be executed in parallel, and in that a step movement can be executed by detaching the wave-form curvilinear bar as required.

Abstract: A sports activity swing trainer having a concave curved surface area on which a person stands to practice a swing for a sports activity.

Abstract: A non-electric low impact exercise apparatus comprising a base, a first footpad having a first end and a second end and a second footpad having a first end and a second end, and at least one cross member pivotally attached to the base with the cross member swivelable with respect to the base and pivotally connecting the first footpad to the second footpad with the first footpad and the second footpad swingable in a clockwise and arcing and a counterclockwise and arcing direction along a single plane with respect to the base by virtue of the pivotal attachment to the cross member.

Abstract: A balance board has a top side and an under side. The under side is arranged to be mounted on top of a ball with a user balancing on the top side. The board is shaped to define a generally longitudinal direction and a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal direction. The board is formed from a first top portion defining the topside and having a substantially flat region on its under side and a second lower portion joined to the first top portion and defining a wall at least substantially bounding a portion of the flat region. The distance across the bounded portion in the longitudinal direction of the board is greater than in the transverse direction. With the bounded portion balanced on a ball with a diameter less than the distance across the bounded portion in the transverse direction, the board is enabled to move relative to the ball with at least a degree of spherical rotational freedom and also a degree of translational freedom in directions other than the vertical.

Abstract: A golf or tennis training apparatus for helping a player to improve his/her balance while practicing a swing using a disc shaped member of flexible material with an opening located in the top surface of the disc shaped member and a fluid located in the disc shaped member. The disc shaped member is an unstable support for a golf or tennis player to stand on to help improve the player's balance when swinging a golf club or a tennis racket.

Abstract: A twisting and leaping exercise apparatus includes a base, at least one fixed seat, one or more sets of upper and lower swinging arms, a pedal set, a connecting plate and an elastic module. If an exerciser applies a force onto the pedal set, the pedal set will press onto the elastic module, such that the restoring resilience of the elastic module allows the exerciser to have an up-and-down leaping exercise, and the exerciser can also turn the pedal set to left and right to achieve the function of a waist twisting exercise, so as to achieve an all-round exercise and a better exercise effect.

Abstract: A training apparatus for use by flyers in a cheerleading squad includes a stable base assembly, a balancing assembly, and a fixed or adjustable column located between the stable base assembly and the balancing assembly. The balancing assembly includes a deflectably resilient member and a standing surface that promotes proper alignment and mimics the feel that a flyer experiences when being supported by a base cheerleader. The deflectably resilient member provides two degrees of freedom of movement to the standing surface when the standing surface is under an external load. The standing surface preferably provides about the same standing area that typically provided by a base cheerleader. The column may be a fluid-activated cylinder that moves between a first and second vertical position and simulates a flyer being raised by the base.

Abstract: A vibration-exercising machine has a supporting frame, a main platform being mounted on the supporting frame, at least one additional platform being mounted on the supporting frame and multiple vibrators being mounted in each corresponding platform. The vibration-exercising machine allows different parts of a user to be vibrated and exercised efficiently at the same time with easy and comfortable poses.

Abstract: Toy device (1) for coordination and motion skill development having a hollow spherical-segment or spherical-cap shape, it comprises an alternate-geometry portion (3) arranged in an annular fashion in the region of the edge of the spherical-cap portion (2) thereof. Preferably the spherical-cap portion (2) thereof is a hemisphere surface, that is, the spherical cap is produced by intersecting the sphere with a plane passing through the centre of the sphere, and a cylindrical portion (4) is connected to the spherical-cap portion (2) thereof along the circumference of the spherical cap, with the toy device comprising an annular side flange (6) extending outward from the axis of symmetry (5) of the sphere, with the side flange (6) being arranged in a plane perpendicular to the axis of symmetry (5) of the sphere, and the side flange (6) having an endless wavy shape (7) configuration.

Abstract: An ankle exercise device increases user comfort and is capable of exercising each ankle without having to switch a fulcrum from one side to the other. The exercise device includes an upper section having a first stiffness characteristic and a lower section that is connected to upper section and has a second stiffness characteristic that is different than the first stiffness characteristic. A fulcrum extends from the lower section and is adapted to support the exercise device for pivoting movement relative to a floor or other support surface.

Abstract: One example embodiment includes a system for allowing a user to exercise. The system includes a platform, where the platform is configured to support a user during an exercise routine. The system also includes vibration means, where the vibration means moves the platform up and down during the exercise routine.

Abstract: A balance board has a top side and an under side. The under side is arranged to be mounted on top of a ball with a user balancing on the top side. The board is shaped to define a generally longitudinal direction and a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal direction. The board is formed from a first top portion defining the topside and having a substantially flat region on its under side and a second lower portion joined to the first top portion and defining a wall at least substantially bounding a portion of the flat region. The distance across the bounded portion in the longitudinal direction of the board is greater than in the transverse direction. With the bounded portion balanced on a ball with a diameter less than the distance across the bounded portion in the transverse direction, the board is enabled to move relative to the ball with at least a degree of spherical rotational freedom and also a degree of translational freedom in directions other than the vertical.