Abstract: An exercise machine includes a base on which a swiveling frame is pivotally mounted. The swiveling frame is provided at one end with a seat, and at another end with a leg-supporting frame pivoted therewith by a position controlling seat. The base is further provided with a backrest frame pivoted therewith by an adjustment seat. The leg-supporting frame and the backrest frame can be adjusted to be positioned at a specific angular position so as to provide a user of the exercise machine with the damping force of a desired magnitude.

Abstract: A pelvic belt is described for firmly gripping a human torso near the pelvic region. The pelvic belt includes three main components: a U-shaped frame with left and right frame legs, a left arm assembly pivotably mounted to the left frame leg, and a right arm assembly pivotably mounted to the right frame leg. Each arm assembly has four main sub-components: an upper arm, a lower arm, a connecting rod connecting the upper and lower arms rigidly together and an adjustment wing for adjusting the dimensions of the interior region of the pelvic belt. The left and right arm assemblies pivot about pivot pins mounting the arm assemblies to the U-shaped frame. This permits a person to enter the interior region of the pelvic belt when the arm assemblies are pivoted open, and then the arm assemblies are pivoted to a closed position. The pelvic belt can be attached to force resisting mechanisms to build strength over time.

Abstract: A rotatable and pivotal exercise system for performing weight resistant training exercises comprising a support platform having a base and an integrated support structure for adding structural strength, integrity and stability to said support platform, a pair of pivotally attached resistance arms and a pivotal support device pivotally engaged with a pivot support base attached to said support platform for pivotally supporting an exerciser. The pivotal support device and system may be adapted to accommodate an exerciser performing weight resistant training in either sitting, standing or bench supported positions.

Abstract: A stepping exerciser includes a rotatable member received in a tubular member which is located on a base. Two slots are defined diametrically through the tubular member and two extensions extending from the rotatable member extend through the slots. Two pedals each are pivotally connected to respective one of two arms extending from the tubular member and two pushing rods extend from the two pedals. Each pushing rod has a block which contacts the extension of the rotatable member. Each pedal has a cylinder connected thereto and the other end of the cylinder is connected to the base. The blocks each have a plurality of convex portions so as to adjust a distance between the pushing rod and the extension and to adjust the stroke of the cylinders.

Abstract: A rehabilitation and exercise device for facilitating and limiting motion and biomechanical forces along the horizontal and vertical axes in the saggital, frontal, and transverse planes of the human anatomy. The device consists of an elongated, substantially flat platform with somewhat rounded corners (24). The platform is made of a rigid material to prevent fracturing and bending and is further supported on the bottom surface by central support spines (30) and peripheral support spines (16). The platform provides a decreased slip top surface (10) by utilizing a recessed grid (20). The bottom surface of the platform (12) is configured with a larger diameter central platform attachment extension (28) and smaller diameter peripheral platform attachment extensions (32) which have internal recesses (14) configured at a predetermined set of points to accommodate rigid, somewhat rounded pegs (18) of varying shape and diameter.

Abstract: An exercise machine including a base on which a box body is mounted. The box body is provided with two locating spring pieces which are fastened with an upper locating block. The box body is further provided to a lower locating block. The upper locating block and the lower locating block are provided with a V-shaped slot. A seat rod and a pedal rod are fastened with a braking block which is provided to two tangent surfaces which are engaged with the V-shaped slots of the upper locating block and the lower locating block. The seat rod is provided with a seat pad fastened thereto. The pedal rod is provided with two pedals fastened pivotally thereto.

Abstract: An exercising and/or amusement device supported by a ground surface and on which a person may stand. The device includes a walking beam having first and second platforms at opposite ends thereof for supporting the feet of a person, each platform having an upper surface adapted to support one of the person's feet. A ground engaging element is associated with each platform. Each ground engaging element has a bottom surface for engaging a ground surface, a hemispherical supporting surface, and a pin extending from the hemispherical supporting surface. Each platform is pivotably connected to an associated ground engaging element by a pivotable connection including a curved concave bottom surface on each platform shaped complementary to the hemispherical supporting surface of the associated ground engaging element and having a slot therein through which the pin of the associated ground engaging element extends. A plurality of resilient members engages the pin and urges it toward a neutral position.

Abstract: A body contouring device comprising a base seat, a powered disc, a protective board, a pedal seat and a plurality of steel balls is disclosed. The lower section of the base seat is provided with a plurality of spaced apart supportive board evenly distributed below the base seat. One end of the lower section of the base seat is provided with a motor holding seat having a motor. Further a recess is provided at the upper section of the base seat and is used for the connection with the protruded top at the lower section of the powered disc. The lower section of the powered disc is provided with an external rail connected to the recessed rail at the upper section of the base seat. The top section of the pedal seat is provided with a plurality of protrusions arranged in a shape of the sole.

Abstract: A torsion board comprising a platform for supporting a user, a ground contacting member for maintaining the torsion board generally in a fixed position and orientation with respect to a ground surface and a resilient interconnecting member mounted between the ground contacting member and the platform to permit pivoting of the platform about first, second and third orthogonal axes, said first axis being generally coincident with a gravitational axis along which gravitational forces act upon said user.

Abstract: An ankle, leg and hip exercising device is disclosed which includes a parabolic-shaped base portion having a foot supporting and retaining portion at the upper end thereof. A plurality of pipe stubs are secured to the device which are adapted to receive weight supports thereon. At least one of the upstanding pipe stubs is designed to have a flexible tubular member positioned therein which extends upwardly therefrom so that the user may either resist the movement of the device in any of its 360° permissible movements, and also enables the user to cause the movement of the device in any of its 360° movements. The foot of the user is securely received in a lo recessed portion of the foot supporting and retaining portion to positively maintain the users foot in the proper position. The device of this invention may be used while either sitting, reclining or standing.

Abstract: An ankle, leg and hip exercising device is disclosed which includes a parabolic-shaped base portion having a foot supporting and retaining portion at the upper end thereof. A plurality of pipe stubs are secured to the device which are adapted to receive weight supports thereon. At least one of the upstanding pipe stubs is designed to have a flexible tubular member positioned therein which extends upwardly therefrom so that the user may either resist the movement of the device in any of its 360° permissible movements, and also enables the user to cause the movement of the device in any of its 360° movements. The foot of the user is securely received in a recessed portion of the foot supporting and retaining portion to positively maintain the user's foot in the proper position. The device of this invention may be used while either sitting, reclining or standing.

Abstract: A device and method is shown for invoking a muscle's natural involuntary, reflexive response or stretch reflex by imparting a sudden increase in load on the muscle over a defined period of time from a predetermined base load at which the muscle has assumed a baseline tonus, and over a predetermined amplitude of motion. The muscle is stimulated by cycling the load with a frequency of between 1 and 60 Hz, or more preferably between 10 and 30 Hz, and an amplitude of displacement of the muscle between 2 and 50 mm, or more preferably between 5 and 10 mm. The force input to the muscle can be provided by either the mass of the body to which the muscle is connected or by an external mass or resistance to motion. A seesaw platform can be oscillated in a vertical direction at the correct frequency and amplitude. Alternatively, a surface adapted to be fixed to a portion of the body can be oscillated relative to an external mass or other element that resists motion due to gravitational, frictional or inertial forces.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus and method of use involving a stationary base member, a freely rotatable rectangular foot support centrally attached to the top surface of the base member and having a width-adjustable foot placement area for positioning an operator's feet in line with his or her shoulders during use, the foot support also having an upper surface that is angled laterally upward from its center; as well as a height-adjustable upper torso support pivotally attached to one end of the base member that remains stationary during use and by which an operator can support his or her upper body in a substantially stationary position while the operator's lower torso and legs are alternatively made to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise.

Abstract: A new and improved exercise and therapy device and method of making same is provided. The present invention relates to a device which enables a selective therapeutic exercise regimen by providing a tensioning mechanism attached to a horizontally and vertically rotatable platform, provided with a safety hand rail to aid in maintaining balance and a vertical posture for the operator. The dish-shaped platform will react to changes in the operator's weight shifts and center of gravity placed upon it. When this novel multi-rotational aspect of the platform responds to subtle changes in the operator's center of gravity, movement of the dish-shaped platform will occur. These changes trigger muscular contractions around the joints of the operator responding to the rotation of the platform while the tensioning mechanism allows for selective resistance to the free movement of the platform enabling exercise and therapy routines for various muscle groups.

Abstract: This invention uses a plurality of inflatable bladders to support a surfboard or other balancing platform or sport board. The bladders are inflated with a gas or liquid, and as such, provide a fluid medium on which to seat a surfboard. This type of support system provides a sensation similar to that of water. This type of support system also allows for adjustments in the stability of the balancing platform. When used with a surfboard, snowboard, or other delicate standing platform, this type of support system evenly distributes the user's weight-load across a large area of the surfboard, snowboard, or other delicate platform so that it is not damaged.

Abstract: An exercise device is provided for removable attachment to the foot rests of a wheelchair to enable a person sitting in the seat of the wheelchair to exercise at least one of his or her arms and legs. The device includes a base slidably received on the foot rests and an exercising arrangement adjustably mounted on the base to accommodate the physical stature of a person sitting in the wheelchair.

Abstract: The present invention details a system for training a baseball pitcher to properly position a drive leg and a lead leg at the middle of the delivery. The system comprising: a support base. A vertically adjustable support arm is attached to said support base. A stirrup is attached to the vertically adjustable support arm. The device is adjustable so that the stirrup can be positioned to allow the pitcher to place a lead foot of the lead leg in the stirrup while the lead leg forms a right angle. The stirrup allows the lead foot to slide in direction of a target.

Abstract: A jump exerciser includes a base having a mounting portion. A swivel seat includes a first end pivotally connected to the mounting portion. A footboard is rotatably mounted to the second end of the swivel seat. An elastic device has a first end pivotally connected to a mediate portion of the swivel seat and a second end pivotally connected to the mounting portion. A latch is provided to retain the footboard in place during jumping exercise. The latch is released to allow the user to stand on the footboard and twist his/her waist.

Abstract: The invention as shown in FIG. 5 is an exercising device to enable a person to exercise his or her feet while seated. More particularly, the exercising device enables a person to simulate a walking action while seated. The exercising device has a base 1 a pivot beam 5, and two footrests 8. Rear parts of the footrests 8 can pivot with respect to the base 1 by way of ball and socket fittings, and forward parts of the footrests 8 can pivot with respect to the pivot beam 5 by way of additional ball and socket fittings. The pivot beam 5 can pivot with respect to the base 1 by way of a further ball and socket fitting. When the exercising device is in use the person can place his or her feet on the footrests and tilt both the feet and footrests from side to side. The person can also cause forward parts of the footrests 8 to move up and down alternately by way of the pivot beam 5 by alternately pushing his or her feet down against the footrests.

Abstract: A freestanding training bag includes a pedestal having a lower surface on which the pedestal rests during normal use and an upper surface spaced above the lower surface. The pedestal defines a substantially vertical axis extending through a general central region of the pedestal and has a recess in the upper surface substantially symmetrically aligned with the vertical axis and extends from the upper surface at least partially towards the lower surface. A generally vertical post has a resilient portion in the region of the lower end of the vertical post extending into the recess and supported on the pedestal at a point below the upper surface. The post is normally substantially vertically aligned with the vertical axis prior to being struck by the user. A striking pad surrounds the post for being struck by the user. The recess serves as a limit stop to prevent excessive deflection of the post from the vertical deflection before the post bounces back after being struck by the user.

Abstract: A therapeutic apparatus is provided including a base having a bottom plate and a plurality of top plates. A top surface of the bottom plate is equipped with a plurality of recessed channels formed therein. The plurality of top plates are mounted to the top surface of the bottom plate. A rotating foot mount is provided. A carriage assembly is mounted to a bottom end of a cylindrical post of the rotating foot mount. The housing of the carriage assembly is slidably situated within one of the recessed channels of the base. A spherical ball of the carriage assembly is rollable within the recessed channels. The cylindrical post of the rotating foot mount extends upwardly above the base. The rotating foot mount is slidable along the recessed channels of the base. A plurality of stopper assemblies are each situated at an intersection of the recessed channels. A shaft of each of the stopper assemblies is movable to a raised orientation for blocking the corresponding recessed channel.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus that exercises at least two groups of muscles is disclosed. The apparatus utilizes a seated position for the person exercising and incorporates a elastomeric tension members to provide a resistance. The exercise apparatus has a seat and two legs formed on a semi-circle frame. Two rotatable arms have vertical adjusting means to accommodate persons of different statue. The present invention can be folded into a compact, easily transportable and storable unit.

Abstract: A balancing apparatus includes a platform that tilts upon a hemisphere attached to the lower surface thereof. The platform has a grooved track along its periphery. The outermost wall of the track is inclined. A ball is movable around said track upon tilting of the platform and can climb the outermost wall of the track when moved at a fast speed. The ball adds resistance to the tilting of the platform.

Abstract: A balance board having a deck and a pair of parallel spaced rails supported on the deck. An underlying roller is rotatably mounted to a carriage having a pair of spaced wheel assemblies which rollingly engage respective ones of the rails. The roller engages the underside of the deck when the wheel assemblies engage the rails, and may be tapered to allow multi-directional use of the board.

Abstract: A climber includes a driven bar revolvably supported in an upright support frame on a base frame and turned back and forth when two pedal bars are alternatively stepped up and down, a swivel holder revolvably supported on the driven bar and spaced between the upright support frame and a control block at the top of the driven bar to hold a handlebar unit, and an adjustment bar mounted in the swivel holder and moved between a first position where the swivel holder is turned with the driven bar, a second position where the swivel holder can be freely turned about the driven bar, and a third position where the swivel holder is fixed to the upright support frame.

Abstract: A torso, muscle and spine exercise apparatus. A base having upwardly extending tubes into which a handgrippable handle is attached, includes a tiltable, rotatable platform upon which a user stands. The user stands upon the platform and fastens one or more harnesses about his waist or torso. Conventional weight stacks are attached to the harness or harnesses at two or four front points and two or four rear points by a cable and pulley system. Rotation of the user's waist or trunk lifts the weights, causing resistance to rotation. The rotatable platform upon which the user stands can be tilted in any direction to rotate freely about the tilted axis. Exercise of certain portions of the spine may be accomplished by a torso stabilizer belt fastened to the handgrippable handle and extending about the user's chest or waist.

Abstract: A unique biomechanical balancing and exercising device for rehabilitating body muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints in the ankles, legs, knees, and back in order to strengthen these areas to prevent injury. The balancing and exercising device comprises a rectangular shaped platform with a central opening therethrough to accommodate a semi flexible ball member. The platform utilizes a semi flexible ball member so that the individual has the ability to balance in numerous directions and have the angle of drop much steeper. A pair of ball-shaped rigid members are mounted on the platform and located adjacent to and on opposite sides of the central opening for balancing on and securing the semi flexible ball member therebetween. The platform is placed on top of the semi flexible ball member such that the central opening accommodates a top portion of the semi flexible ball member, and thereby allows the platform to be independently tilted or pivoted front-to-back up to a 25.degree.

Abstract: An orthopedic device ankle exerciser for rehabilitating and exercising an injured ankle of a pair of feet where each foot has an arch, a heel, toes, and a mid portion and where one foot of the pair of feet has a healthy ankle. The orthopedic device ankle exerciser comprises a foot board, pivot means, and fastening means. The foot board has a central portion, a lower surface, an upper surface opposite the lower surface, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. The pivot means pivotably and frictionally supports the foot board and the pivot means is fixably and centrally attached to the lower surface of the foot board at the central portion inorder to prevent horizontal translation of the foot board. The fastening means secures the pair of feet to the foot board in selectively fixed side-by-side relation and the fastening means is fixably attached to the upper surface of the foot board proximate the central portion.

Abstract: A rotary torso comprises: a frame with a base, several supporting columns vertically installed on the base, a U shape railing installed a little bit above the supporting columns, and a U shape handle installed at the top of the supporting columns; a hollow box shape rotating arm, with one rotatable end pivot installed by a shaft bearing at the central bottom of a fixed shaft; a rotating plate, with a rotatable central hub, supported at the rotating shaft at the free end of the rotating arm; and a driving structure installed inside the hollow part of the rotating arm.

Abstract: Apparatus for exercising a user's muscles and providing the user with a cardiovascular workout. The exercise apparatus includes a base having two concentric circular closed tracks and a platform for supporting the user, wherein the platform comprises a turntable and four rollers which glide along the tracks of the base. The platform is adapted to rotate about a first axis and to concurrently move linearly along a second axis. The exercise apparatus optionally includes a resistance mechanism for opposing movement of the platform. Also optionally included is a hand rail surrounding the platform which may be detached from the base when the apparatus is not in use.

Abstract: A leg exerciser includes two turning disks removable united with the base plate and supplied with adjustable resistance elements, electronic module to measure weight distribution, and stabilizing elements. The base plate furnishes a plurality of horizontal, vertical, and angular positions of each disk providing symmetrical weight bearing of the user imparting rotary movements of each leg independently against resistance.

Abstract: An exercise device having a first and second foot stirrup securable around the feet of a user, a flexible padded belt having a first and second end securable around the lower back of a user while in the sitting position on a floor. A first collapsible linkage connected between first end of flexible belt and first foot stirrup. A second collapsible linkage connected between second end of flexible belt and second foot stirrup. A first tension mechanism with a first and second end connected between first flexible belt end and first foot stirrup and a second tension mechanism with a first and second end connected between second flexible belt end and second foot stirrup. A first and second adjusting "S" hook connected between the first and second collapsible linkages to allow user to selectively position device to fit users body size.

Abstract: A rocking foot exerciser enables exercising of the legs by allowing the ankles to be tilted evenly in multiple directions without rotating the body. A rocking plate, which tilts accompanying rotation of a rotating disk 2; is installed on an inclined surface of the rotating disk 2; installing the horizontal surface of said rotating centering member consisting of the combination of a ring-shaped rails and grooved pulleys provided on an upper surface of a hollow stand case is disposed on a surface of the rotating disk. A motor M is mounted in the stand case and rotates the rotating disk. A central portion of the rocking plate is fixed to the upper portion of a universal joint provided upright on the stand case to prevent the rocking plate from rotating.

Abstract: Therapy apparatus for the exercise of the patient's trunk, back, spine, abdomen and shoulders consisting of a platform having a periphery and upper and lower sides. A pedestal or column extending vertically above the platform upper side supports a seat receiving the patient, and the platform lower side includes a central supporting projection extending below the platform periphery wherein the platform will engage a flat supporting surface, such as the floor, at the support projection and the platform periphery in a tilted manner and a patient located upon the seat may shift their weight to change the angle of platform tilting for exercising the patient's trunk, back, spine, shoulders and torso muscles and ligaments. Support projections of various vertical dimension may be employed to vary the extent of tilting from the vertical, and the apparatus may be utilized with computerized equipment to obtain accurate determination of the extent of exercise and body flexibility.

Abstract: A wobble board is provided with the capability of varying the height between its sphere section and board. The wobble board includes a board with centrally protruding and downward extending bolt. A sphere section having legs, preferably four in number threads to the bolt. In between the sphere section and board underside, a variable height spacer is utilized. Preferably, the variable height spacer is provided with at least two sets of leg receiving notches. These sets of leg receiving notches are each at differing heights relative to the board. At the same time, the position of the notches within each set is complimentary in position to the legs. In operation, height between the sphere section and board is changed by unthreading the sphere section relative to the board without release of the variable height spacer between the sphere section and board. Unthreading continues until leg access to one set of the variable height notches occurs.

Abstract: A stepper exerciser of the teeter-totter type with foot platforms maintained horizontal and in which the foot platforms are rotatable about a vertical axis and its method of use.

Abstract: A standing support bar with adjustable heights is provided in front of the wheelchair so that the operator/patient can stand with safety. Foot rests fixed to the frame cause a flexing of the legs of the patient. A safety post fixed to the platform prevents excessive rearward tilting of a chair preventing the capsizing of a patient. The head rest is fixed to the rocking platform for supporting the patients head during rocking. A special addition to the power mechanism for rocking the wheelchair is provided with stop means for causing the platform to come to rest in a position convenient for the rolling of the wheelchair down from the platform. The pivoting ramp in the front of the platform maintains the gap, bringing the platform and the frame there beneath closed for safety during rocking.

Abstract: A skiing exercise apparatus, has an angled swinging seat at a fore end of a pedestal, on which are installed hydraulic cylinders and a pair of pedals which pull each other when treaded. Two handles are fitted to an upright axle in a socket at the fore end of the pedestal so that the user can hold the handles to exercise by swinging back and forth achieving the effect of body-building through imitating the exercise of skiing.

Abstract: An improved recreational device of skill and balance, having an elongated base, a pair of downwardly projecting feet which are spaced apart, and on the inboard side of spaced footrests on the upper face of the board, the feet being rotatable about a vertical axis, and preferably being a resilient material. An optional rope or J-hook is also provided to engage with the center of the board. Methods for using the apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved gymnastic implement, particularly usable for physical reeducation, including a platform having, in a downward region, first supporting elements and second flexible rocking elements and, in an upper region, first seats for the user's feet and at least one second seat for one or more games of skill. The platform, or a frame for supporting it, has one or more pairs of lateral couplings for detachable supports with which user grip rods fitted with a shock absorber are rotatably associated. This gymnastic implement allows better and more gradual reeducation for rehabilitation and treatment of impaired parts of the body in disorders such as flat feet, talipes valgus, cavovalgus and cavovarus, bowleg, genu valgum, hip dysplasias, juvenile kyphosis, as well as habit and idiopathic scoliosis.

Abstract: Applicant's invention discloses an inclined platform which rotates freely upon a base having an annular ring. The inclined platform preferably has handles extending from opposite sides of the inclined platform to aid in supporting the user thereon. The user shifts their body weight to rotate the inclined platform, thus spinning the user about the base.

Abstract: The invention provides an exercise device for independently exercising both the thigh and calf muscles of at least one leg of a user, including a base provided with a pair of spaced-apart, upwardly-extending sides, a plate-like member having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front end, a back end and two sides, at least one pivot element pivotally interconnecting the plate-like member and the upwardly-extending sides with a major axis of the plate-like member perpendicular to the axis of the pivot element, the at least one pivot element supporting the plate-like member in proximity to the midpoint of the major axis, and at least two energy-absorbing elements respectively attaching the front end and the back end of the plate- like member to adjacent surfaces of the base, the arrangement being such that the plate-like member can be pivotally oscillated relative to the base when a moment is applied thereto against the resistance of at least one of the energy-absorbing elements.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus including a platform for a user to stand or sit upon, mounted on a body formed of two wedge-shaped parts which are turned relative to each other so that the platform is inclined relative to a base. The platform is coupled to the top of the body via a first bearing, and the body is coupled to the base by a second bearing: the platform is prevented from rotating relative to the base by a gimbal arrangement. A motor coupled to a shaft rotates the body so that the direction of tilt of the platform sweeps around in a corresponding circular manner.

Abstract: A balancing apparatus emulating the acrobatics associated with skate boards etc. having a elongated platform, one or more hemispherical, pivotal fulcrums, rotational with respect to a elongated platform, and a foot plate, attached to the fulcrum member. A single fulcrum may be used in conjunction with a truncated, conical, stationary member for encouraging parallel orientation of the platform. A detachable, restricting ring is also provided for reducing the angulation of the platform with the supporting surface during use. The user stands on one foot plate and attempts to maintain balance on the fulcrum member while manipulating the platform with the other foot, at the opposite end of the apparatus, which may also contain a fulcrum member or a stationary truncated, conical member.

Abstract: An ankle strengthening and rehabilitation device comprises a foot plate attachable to the sole of a person's foot, and a weight attachable to the foot plate so as to cantilever outward from the bottom surface of the foot plate. The foot plate may be provided with an isolation channel extending along a longitudinal axis of the foot plate, and with a fastener for attaching the weight to the foot plate through the isolation channel so that the weight may be selectively positioned along the longitudinal axis of the foot plate. Alternately, the foot plate may be provided with a series of isolation apertures positioned along a longitudinal axis of the foot plate, and with a fastener for attaching the weight to the foot plate through any one of isolation apertures so that the weight may be selectively positioned along the longitudinal axis of the foot plate. The weight may comprise multiple weighted disks assembled together to form a weighted column.

Abstract: A simulator controlling device includes a swinging member for controlling a virtual moving object in the right and left direction. The swinging member is swung right and left within right and left limits. A first elastic portion forces and returns the swinging member to a neutral position within the right and left limits. A second elastic portion forces the swinging member toward the neutral position within right and left additional reaction areas. Each of the right and left additional reaction areas is formed from each of the right and left limits.

Abstract: An exerciser includes a pivot shaft disposed in a base. A lever has one end rotatably secured to the pivot shaft for allowing the lever to be rotated about the pivot shaft. The lever has a pivot axle disposed to the other end. A foot support is rotatably secured to the pivot axle for allowing the foot support to be rotated about the pivot axle. The foot support includes a block secured to the pivot axle and a cover rotatably supported on the block by a number of balls such that the cover is rotatable about the block.

Abstract: A new Rotary Exercise Machine for offering a more efficient and effective machine for exercising the deltoids, the pectorals, the external obliques, and the abdominus rectus, the quadriceps, and the calves of a human body. The inventive device includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a resistance plate, and a resistance knob. In use, after the Rotary Exercise Machine 10 is assembled and operable, the user stands upon the exposed surface of the top plate 20 and begins a twisting exercise motion. Upon a first try, the user then adjusts the tension of the Rotary Exercise Machine 10 by operation of the resistance knob 40. After adjusting the tension of the Rotary Exercise Machine 10, the user begins to exercise.

Abstract: A flat board section 1 with a flat top surface 1a, which is formed as a flat surface, is made of a wooden board with sufficient thickness and strength for supporting a human body. A top surface 1a of flat board section 1 is octagonal and has an area which enables both feet or buttocks of a person to be placed thereon. A fulcrum section 2, which made of metal and has a hemispherical protrusion 2a, is provided at a central part of a bottom surface 1b of flat board section 1. Protrusion 2a is the part which always contacts with a floor surface or the ground when flat board section 1 is placed on the floor surface or the ground and is the part which serves as the center of winging of flat board section 1.The invention presents a health equipment by which the lack of exercise can be resolved in a simple manner at home and regardless of athletic ability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a saucer which is adapted to be used in exercising various muscle groups. The saucer includes a frustroconical base having a lower end of a first diameter and an upper end of an enlarged diameter. A number of straps are employed on the upper surface of the frustroconical base for use in securing a user thereon. Thus, with a user secured to the upper surface of the frustroconical base, they may shift their weight in such a manner that the device no longer rests on the lower surface of the base, and thus rests upon the tapered sidewall. The user can then commence various exercising routines in an effort to exercise difficult to reach muscle groups.