Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to an aquatic exercising assembly. The aquatic exercising assembly includes a container having a liquid retention portion. The liquid retention portion includes a bottom wall, a pair of opposing sidewalls, and a pair of opposing end walls, a pedal assembly and a paddle assembly. The pedal assembly is rotatably coupled to the one of the pair of opposing end walls. The paddle assembly is coupled to each one of the pair of opposing sidewalls. The paddle assembly is movable between a rearward position and a forward position in a longitudinal direction. The pedal assembly is rotatably moved by a lower body movement of a user and the paddle assembly is moved by an upper body movement of the user.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to an aquatic exercising assembly. The aquatic exercising assembly includes a container having a liquid retention portion. The liquid retention portion includes a bottom wall, a pair of opposing sidewalls, and a pair of opposing end walls, a pedal assembly and a paddle assembly. The pedal assembly is rotatably coupled to the one of the pair of opposing end walls. The paddle assembly is coupled to each one of the pair of opposing sidewalls. The paddle assembly is movable between a rearward position and a forward position in a longitudinal direction. The pedal assembly is rotatably moved by a lower body movement of a user and the paddle assembly is moved by an upper body movement of the user.

Abstract: An upper and lower body push and pull exercise machine with a rotatable one directional resistance mechanism and adjustable angle having a movable user support frame having a forward end and a rearward end and the rearward end is pivotable relative to the floor, an angle adjusting mechanism, movable lower body user supports having a foot support platform and a shin support pad operatively connected to the movable user support frame; movable upper body user supports having a gripping handle operatively connected to the movable user support frame, a linkage assembly operatively connected to all of the user supports, a rotatable one direction resistance mechanism operatively connected to the upper and lower body user supports for creating resistance to the exercise motion of the user supports, and a resistance mechanism drive assembly operatively connecting all of the user supports to the rotatable one direction resistance mechanism.

Abstract: A vehicle propellable by a human comprising a front assembly having a front wheel and a pair of hand pedals connect thereto; a rear assembly having a first rear wheel and a second rear wheel rotatably connected thereto; a chest rest located between the front assembly and the rear assembly, the chest rest configured to support the chest of a rider lying forward on the vehicle; and a first foot support structure operatively coupled to rotate the first rear wheel, and a second foot support operatively coupled to rotate the second rear wheel wherein the first rear wheel and second rear wheel are independently rotated by opposite feet of a rider when said feet are within said first and second foot support, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention provides a leg rehabilitation exercise apparatus, which includes: a base; a seat arranged on the base; a leg exercise frame arranged on the base; an upper rotation-supporting member arranged on the leg exercise frame; a lower rotation-supporting member arranged on the leg exercise frame; a reciprocating motion section including a left lifting/lowering motion section, a right lifting/lowering motion section, an upper connection section, and a lower connection section; a left lifting/lowering member arranged on the left lifting/lowering motion section; and a right lifting/lowering member arranged on the right lifting/lowering motion section. The left lifting/lowering motion section and the right lifting/lowering motion section are operable to do lifting/lowering motions in opposite directions. The leg rehabilitation exercise apparatus of the present invention achieves an effective result of training quadriceps muscles of thighs and shanks and is also an operation safe device.

Abstract: A liver cancer metastasis therapeutic device, comprising: a base plate, a prone support, an abdomen massager, a medicated gauze, a sprocket bracket, a transmission shaft, a sprocket, a chain, rotary plates, pedals, a handwheel bracket, handwheels, and an adjustable speed motor. The prone support is fixedly installed on the middle of the base plate, and the abdomen massager covered with the medicated gauze is installed on the prone support. The sprocket bracket is fixedly installed on the base plate and is provided with the transmission shaft and the sprocket, the rotary plates are fixed on two ends of the transmission shaft, and the sprocket is configured to cooperate with the chain for transmission; the handwheel bracket is fixed on two sides of a front center of base plate, and is provided with the handwheels.

Abstract: An exercise device for performing a variety of movement patterns. The exercise device has a pair of linkages, each including an upper link pivotally mounted to a frame and a lower link pivotally coupled to an upper link. A foot support is provided on a distal end of each lower link. A compression link interconnects the lower link to the frame. The compression link includes a shaft coupled to the lower link, a sleeve coupled to the frame and a spring captured between the shaft and the sleeve, whereby the spring provides a resistance to movement of the lower link relative to the frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elliptical trainer including: a frame having a first end and a second end; a rocker-rod mechanism hingedly connected to the first end of the frame; a pedal mechanism connected to the frame and the rocker-rod mechanism, the pedal mechanism being linked with the rocker-rod mechanism on the frame; a resistance adjustment mechanism provided at the first end of the frame, the resistance adjustment mechanism being connected to the pedal mechanism through a transmission mechanism for adjusting the movement resistance of the pedal mechanism. In the apparatus of the invention, there are two resistance adjustment ways i.e. manual resistance adjustment and electronic-controlled resistance adjustment, the user can select any one or both according to requirements.

Abstract: An exercise device for use by a user on a support surface comprises a support assembly, an extendable neck, and one or more resilient first resistance assemblies. The support assembly supports the user relative to the support surface. The support assembly includes a support body that is engaged by the user, and a support base that supports the support body, the support base resting on the support surface. The extendable neck is movably coupled to the support assembly. More particularly, the extendable neck is selectively movable relative to the support assembly between a retracted position and an extended position. The one or more resilient first resistance assemblies are secured to the extendable neck.

Abstract: An elliptical prone exerciser is disclosed, which comprises a frame (1), a front drive mechanism (3), a rear drive mechanism (4) and a damping wheel (2) arranged on the frame (1). The front drive mechanism (3) and the rear drive mechanism (4) are respectively arranged at a front end and a rear end of the frame (1). An output end of the front drive mechanism (3) and an output end of the rear drive mechanism (4) are respectively connected with the damping wheel (2). The front drive mechanism (3) is provided with a pair of movable hand support members (30), and the rear drive mechanism (4) is provided with a pair of movable knee support members (40). The pair of movable hand support members (30) and the pair of movable knee support members (40) move in an elliptical path. The elliptical prone exerciser is characterized by natural and coordinated motion, low impact and high safety.

Abstract: A platform is provided, which platform is adapted to engage a base through a multiplicity of pulley engaging cables. A first end of each cable is attached to a cam follower assembly located on the base and a second portion of the cable is attached to the platform. A motor driving the multiplicity of cams, cam followers, and cables will move the platform, the platform typically being suspended above the base on the cables or the cables and compression springs.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus has a frame, a pair of arm resistance assemblies supported by the frame adjacent one end of the frame, a pair of leg resistance assemblies supported by the frame adjacent an opposite end of the frame, and a torso support platform supported by the frame and having a surface thereon suitable for supporting a human torso thereon. Each of the pair of arm resistance assemblies having a surface suitable for receiving a human hand thereon. The pair of arm resistance assemblies are operable independently of each other. Each of the pair of leg resistance assemblies has a surface suitable for receiving a human foot thereon. The leg resistance assemblies are operable independently of each other.

Abstract: A swimmer's resistance trainer having a base frame comprising two long slide rail sides and two short bench mount sides attached to each other to form a generally rectangular form, a bench rail attached to the two short sides using a vertical mount that extends between an end of the bench rail and each short side; a padded bench mounted onto a pivotal bench mount mounted onto a slide body that slideably attached to the bench rail; a padded head support attached to a headrest body that is slideably attached to the bench rail; at least one slideable padded armrest attached to an arm support post attached to a slideable arm rest body slideably attached to at least one of the long slide rails of the base frame, the at least one padded armrest comprises an arm resistance mechanism.

Abstract: An indoor cycling device including a unique frame arrangement with fore and aft adjustable seat and handlebar assemblies. The assemblies support a seat and handlebars for fore and aft movement. The assemblies may include a receiver with an elongate aperture with a slider positioned therein. The slider defines a first channel receiving a moveable member. A handle is operably coupled with the member to move the member within the channel in a first direction or a second direction such that a frictionally coupling is caused between the slider and the receiver when the slider is moved in the first direction and releases the coupling when the slider is moved in the second direction.

Abstract: Aquatic exercise system and method for use in a body of water is presented. In particular, the system comprises a sleeve correspondingly disposable in covering relation to at least a portion of a user's appendage, such as an arm or leg, a securing assembly to secure the sleeve to a user, and at least one fin outwardly extending from the sleeve and structured to increase resistance to the user regardless of the particular directional or rotational movement. In some embodiments, the sleeve is further structured to cover an extremity of a user, such as a hand or foot. Further embodiments include a seat assembly connectable to an access pole of a pool or hot tub. The method includes applying an aquatic exercise system to an appendage of a user, submerging the appendage and system, and moving the appendage and system through water in at least one direction to create resistance.

Abstract: A swim trainer comprising: a base; an upright member extending from the base; two arms each carried by the upright member and terminating with an end pulley; two pull cords each having one end connected to a hand pull, extending from the hand pull over the end pulley, a second pulley positioned adjacent to the upright member, and then along the upright member; a rotatable shaft positioned adjacent to the base; a loading mechanism, connected to the shaft, to resist rotation and unwinding of the cord around the shaft; a clutch assembly positioned on the shaft arranged to rotate the shaft when the handle is pulled down and otherwise spin freely; a rewind bias means to rewind the cord around the shaft; and, a tipping and/or rotating balance platform assembly, seated on the base, for the swimmer to stand on, when pulling the hand pull.

Abstract: An improved swimming exercise device primarily includes a device body, a pendulous device, arm stroke gears and elastic devices and is characterized that a supporting surface is provided on the device body for supporting an abdominal region of a user lying prone thereon, so as to allow the user to transversely wiggle his/her upper-half body and vertically swing his/her legs more coordinately, stably and smoothly. The improved swimming exercise device is also is characterized that fixing devices are provided on front and rear portions of the device body, respectively, for fixing the pendulous device and the elastic devices, so that the pendulous device and the elastic devices can be prevented from unpredictable moves that might otherwise happen and frighten the user.

Abstract: A ski-simulation assembly includes a vertical member with a first portion coupled to a base and a second portion extending upwardly from the base, a first cable portion slidably engaged with the vertical member at the second portion of the vertical member, a second cable portion slidably engaged with the vertical member at the second portion of the vertical member, and a resistance-producing assembly physically coupled to the first cable portion and the second cable portion, where the resistance-producing assembly operable to apply a selective resistance to the first cable portion independent of movement of the second cable portion and apply a selective resistance to the second cable portion independent of movement of the first cable portion.

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

Abstract: A swimmer training device includes a frame, a variable weight device, a first block, a second block, and a cable. The frame includes a bottom support section, a top section, and a plurality of support members. The first block is coupled to the top section, and comprises a plurality of first main pulleys that are each rotatable about a first axis. The second block is coupled to the variable weight device, and comprises a plurality of second main pulleys that are each rotatable about a second axis that is parallel to the first axis. The cable is wound at least partially around each of the first main pulleys and each of the second main pulleys, and extends from the top section of the frame.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a support frame upon which is mounted a curvilinear track, the curvilinear track substantially conforming to a runner's footpath while striding. A first foot engaging support is secured to the curvilinear track for movement thereabout while exercising in accordance with the present invention. A resistance assembly is secured to the foot engaging support for applying resistance as a user moves the foot engaging support about the curvilinear track. A slide including a curvilinear carriage rides upon the curvilinear track and a first user engaging support is coupled to the slide for movement about the curvilinear track. A linear carriage rides upon a linear carriage rail supported by the support frame and a resistance assembly is coupled to the linear carriage. A slide bar links the curvilinear carriage of the slide to the linear carriage for the application of resistance as the user engaging support is moved about the curvilinear track.

Abstract: This invention relates to a “swimming exercise device”, which includes a device body, a pendulous device, two arm stroke gears and two elastic devices. The body includes a front portion and a rear portion; one end of the front portion is coupled to one end of the rear portion; a space is formed between the front portion and the rear portion. The pendulous device is disposed in the space, one end thereof is pivoted on the front portion and the other end thereof is pivoted on the rear portion. The arm stroke gears are respectively on the top of both sides of the front portion of the body and the elastic devices are respectively pivoted on the upper edge of the rear portion of the body.

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

Abstract: A swimming simulation system is provided, aspects of which include a dynamic bench, an arm cable pulley system coupled with hand grips, a foot cable pulley system coupled with a foot hold, and a resistance mechanism with attached gearing systems. All of the assemblies are operatively connected to a support frame. A user may lay face forward on the dynamic bench, or on their back on the dynamic bench, and pull the hand grips and/or foot holds to simulate swimming. The dynamic bench comprises a fixed center portion and independently rotatable sides that are interconnected at an interior edge to the fixed center portion and to biasing members at a point away from the interior edge. The side portions move independently of each other and provide a simulation of the yaw a swimmer experiences while swimming.

Abstract: A variable resistance aquatic exercise apparatus which provides a platform for removable fit to each of a user's hands and arms is disclosed. Each platform provides a plurality of one-way valves of two sizes. Each platform further provides a dialable disc which varies with orifice size, from a larger orifice to smaller orifices, or a user may choose to close orifices, thereby providing varied resistance to movement through water. Multiple embodiments of the platform are provided.

Abstract: An exercise machine having a bench top having a right side, a left side, a forward end, a rearward end, and having an upper support surface; the exercise machine further having a rear leg fixedly attached to and extending downwardly from the bench top's rearward end; the exercise machine further having a “J” leg having a stem section and a tail section, the “J” leg's stem section having an upper end fixedly attached to the bench top's forward end, the “J” leg's tail section having a distal end; the exercise machine further having at least a first arm, the at least first arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the at least first arm being pivotally attached to the distal end of the “J” leg's tail section; the exercise machine further having a first handle fixedly attached to the at least first arm's distal end; and the exercise machine further having a first free weight bar fixedly attached to the at least first arm's distal end.

Abstract: A cross-crawl chair including a chair frame for supporting a headrest, chair back, chair seat, right and left arm supports, right and left leg supports, and four actuators for moving the supports. The chair also includes a control system which synchronizes the movement of the right arm actuator with the left leg actuator and the movement of the left arm actuator with the right leg actuator so as to provide an “arm and opposing leg” or cross-crawl motion. Further, the electro-mechanical control system controls a speed, a length of time, and a range of the cross-crawl motion.

Abstract: A forward and rearward support assembly each have a vertical fixed post with upper and intermediate apertures and a pair of vertical reciprocable posts with upper and lower and intermediate apertures. Each support assembly has an upper and a lower oscillating plate. Each plate has an upper aperture. An upper pivot pin extends there through and through the apertures of the fixed posts. Each plate has a pair of laterally aligned lower apertures. Each plate has lower pivot pins. The lower pivot pins extend there through and through intermediate and lower apertures of the reciprocable posts. A forward and a rearward cradle and pivot pins couple the cradles and upper apertures of the reciprocable posts.

Abstract: A system and method for simulating a swimming stroke wherein the resistance is supplied by resilient members connected to the user's arms and legs. In one aspect the invention is an exercise system comprising: a bench for supporting a user; means for securing to the user's left arm; means for securing to the user's right arm; means for securing to the user's left leg; means for securing to the user's right leg; and each of the left arm securing means, the right arm securing means, the left leg securing means, and the right leg securing means connected to the bench by at least one resilient member. Preferably the resilient members are connected to a pair of specially adapted gloves and socks. In another aspect, the invention is a method of using the system to simulate a swimming stroke wherein the user's movement is resisted during the entire range of motion.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus and method for training swimmers. The device is a guide (10) of substantially rigid shape. It is used to teach and condition the swimmer's upper body. As a swimmer traces the perimeter of the guide with his arm in a manner as if he were swimming, the swimming techniques of high elbow catch and high elbow stroke path are executed. The device will enable a swimmer to train form in a template like manner. It can also be combined with resistive means to train strength at the same time as training form.

Abstract: An athletic training system has a user support with a vertical plane extending centrally there through. A pair of similarly configured looped tracks, one track on each side of the vertical plane, each have a common cross sectional configuration throughout and an axial shape corresponding to the intended movement of the hands of a user. A handle is slidably received on each track. Each handle includes a slider and a gripping portion. A user pushes and pulls the handle in a configuration corresponding to the configuration of the track.

Abstract: A swim stroke exercise device including an adjustable resistance mechanism is provided. The resistance mechanism is attached to one end of the exercise device and includes a roller assembly having a roller clutch and a drive shaft extending from one end and a spring rewind assembly attached opposite the drive shaft. The drive shaft supports a drive pulley including a number of concentric engagement areas having different diameters. Adjustably disposed above the roller assembly, a resistance device includes an output shaft terminating in a mag pulley opposite the resistance device formed similarly to the drive pulley with a number of concentric engagement areas having different diameters that are aligned with the engagement areas on the drive pulley. The concentric engagement areas allow a belt trained about the pulleys to be moved to various positions on both the drive pulley and mag pulley to increase or decrease the amount of resistance provided to the drive shaft by the clutch.

Abstract: An out of water swimming exercise device is described. An adjustable exercise bench is combined with a pedal mechanism for simulating arm motions and a stair climber mechanism for simulating leg motions. The pedal mechanism is rotated by telescopic cranks attached with universal joints and engaged by handgrips. The stair climber mechanism is pivoted by lever bars and engaged by the user's legs with cushioned rolls. Three different swim strokes can be simulated, including; freestyle, backstroke and butterfly. The exercise device is fully adjustable to different sizes of users. Accessory devices such as heart rate monitors, lap/distance counters, timers and the like can be attached to the device.

Abstract: An antigravity full range of motion four limb dry swim overall body exercise machine that allows virtually every muscle in the body to work anaerobically or aerobically, at the user's choosing, while the user is lying down on their back to take pressure off the user's spine, and working most muscles through a nominal or up to a full range of motion at the user's choosing, which motions can be in one of several directions or arcs at the user's choosing. The machine includes a base frame with parallel frame adjustable lengths and supporting cross segments horizontally and vertically to a second parallel frame length above the first, the entire base frame having a first end and a second end, the first end having frame adjustments to accept length and tension adjustable arm apparatuses with handles, the second end having frame adjustments to accept length and tension adjustable leg apparatuses with pedals.

Abstract: The invention relates to different embodiments of an exercises apparatus in which the pulling motion exerted on a cable system is transmitted to a brake device so as to generate a load on the user. The invention relates in particular to examples of how the apparatus can be used to simulate different kinds of movements. To this end the apparatus has a modular structure and/or advantageous mechanical additional elements of the apparatus permit a multiple use thereof.

Abstract: An antigravity full range of motion four limb dry swim overall body exercise machine that allows virtually every muscle in the body to work anaerobically or aerobically, at the user's choosing, while the user is lying down on their back to take pressure off the user's spine, and working most muscles through a nominal or up to a full range of motion at the user's choosing, which motions can be in one of several directions or arcs at the user's choosing. The machine includes a base frame with parallel frame adjustable lengths and supporting cross segments horizontally and vertically to a second parallel frame length above the first, the entire base frame having a first end and a second end, the first end having frame adjustments to accept length and tension adjustable arm apparatuses with handles, the second end having frame adjustments to accept length and tension adjustable leg apparatuses with pedals.

Abstract: The exercise apparatus of the present invention includes a base, a resistance device mounted to the base, a pair of foot pedal assemblies mounted to rotate in relation to the base, a pair of upright support assemblies mounted to the base and a pair of hand crank assemblies mounted to the upright support members. The resistance device includes a rotating element which turns when a torque is applied to it. The hand crank assemblies, the foot pedal assemblies and the rotating element of the resistance device are all operatively interconnected so that an operator can turn the rotating element of the resistance device by turning the foot pedal assemblies, by turning the hand crank assemblies or by turning both the foot pedal assemblies and the hand crank assemblies simultaneously at the same rate.

Abstract: A swim training apparatus which is simplified for use by a novice, toddler or child not yet ready to enter the water or just learning to swim is generally comprised of two shell sections defining an enclosure for housing a mechanism for facilitating the training process. The defined enclosure receives a pair of hand track systems which are connected by a cable so that the retraction of a hand grip associated with one of the hand track systems automatically causes the hand grip associated with the other one of the hand track systems to advance to a position which is appropriate for engagement by the opposite hand of the user of the apparatus, in an alternating fashion which simulates a swimming stroke. The hand track systems are configured so that the hand grip which is grasped by the user remains exposed during retraction of the hand grip, and so that the remaining hand grip is contained within the enclosure until such time as it has been advanced forward for engagement by the user's other hand.

Abstract: A swimming simulation system comprises a base assembly including an elongated central section with a front edge and with a parallel rear edge and long parallel side edges there between the base assembly. Also included is a generally v-shaped section, with legs extending upwardly with interior slopping faces extending upwardly. A table is provided in a generally horizontal orientation having an upper surface to receive the user and a lower surface with a table support block secured to the upper surface of the central section and supporting the table. Lastly provided are an upper air cylinder and a lower air cylinder, each having a ball joint coupled to each associated interior sloping face. Each air cylinder has a reciprocable rod and a hand-receiving loop coupled to the exterior ends of the reciprocable rods.

Abstract: A device for maintaining a relatively fixed position of a person exercising in a pool. The device uses a flexible rod which deforms elastically as the swimmer exercises. In this fashion, the swimmer is given feedback as to how strenuously he or she is exercising. The device can be anchored to a conventional pool ladder. In addition, for those pools without a ladder, a separate anchor frame is disclosed. The anchor frame allows the device to be used in virtually any pool. It also allows the device to be used on a dock or on a boat.

Abstract: A swim training apparatus which operates to correctly combine the various attributes of a correctly executed crawl or freestyle stroke is generally comprised of a table and a hand track system which combine to simulate the desired attributes of the properly executed stroke. Each arm is allowed to work as though it was progressing below the water's surface while the opposite arm recovers freely and completely, and unencumbered by any handles, levers, cables or other attachments, to practice high elbow recovery form. In addition, each arm is guided through a preset, yet adjustable path that replicates a properly executed crawl or freestyle stroke. This is accomplished while also allowing the user's torso to rotate to the significant degree necessary to simulate desired body rotation in the water.

Abstract: A device for assisting in the performance of creeping exercise includes an exercise support frame having at least first and second side supports spaced from each other; a flexible support arrangement for supporting a user within the support frame during the exercise and a coupling arrangement for adjustably coupling the flexible support means to the support frame. Upon placement of the user within the flexible support arrangement, one portion of the flexible support arrangement engaging one of the side supports presses against another portion of the flexible support arrangement and presses against the frame, so that the flexible support arrangement is locked in a predetermined position supporting the user.

Abstract: An exercise device (10) has a handlebar (30) with handgrips (32) for gripping by a user (U). An adjustment plate member (26) is mounted for pivotal movement about a pivot (28) on a fixed support plate member (18). A seat (58) supports the weight of the user U to resist to the rotation of the adjustment plate (26). A generally horizontal exercise movement is performed by pulling on the handlebar (30) and simultaneously pushing on foot pedals (70) on a foot frame (68) secured to the adjustment plate member (26). The horizontal exercise movement shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 can be easily converted to a vertical exercise movement shown in FIG. 3 at the discretion of the user (U) by changing the motion exerted against the handlebar (30) by the user (U).

Abstract: A dry-training apparatus for simulating crawl swimming movements includes deflection rollers and a braking device for the deflection rollers. An endless traction member guided over the deflection rollers has an endless belt of hard elastic material with a surface, a lower strand, and an upper strand that can sag elastically toward the lower strand. A supporting element is disposed above the traction member. At least three handles are firmly joined to the surface of the revolving belt for moving the traction member in alternation by two hands of a user located on the supporting element. The handles are disposed at a mutual spacing causing a resting and synchronizing phase to necessarily ensue between two exertions of force on successive handles, in which phase the traction member moves onward solely by its moment of inertia.

Abstract: An apparatus for manipulating a user's back while supporting the user's back and hips includes a support defining a longitudinal axis, and a seat pad disposed along the support at a position corresponding to the user's hips for supporting the user's hips. The seat pad is rotatable around the longitudinal axis and has an attached seat belt for holding a user on the seat pad. A pair of handles are provided, one on each side of the seat pad, which are coupled to the seat pad and which are movable in reciprocal back-and-forth motion to control rotation of the seat pad around the longitudinal axis. A resistance device is coupled to the seat pad or elsewhere for providing resistance to reciprocal back-and-forth motion of the handles, and two mechanical stops are provided, one on each side of the apparatus, for limiting rotation of the seat pad. The mechanical stops each have plural settings for adjusting a maximum angle of rotation of the seat pad.

Abstract: An instructional, training, and assessment apparatus is provided for use in the activity of swimming. The apparatus includes a cable having a proximal end and a distal end, and a harness for coupling the distal end of the cable to a swimmer. A motorized drum mechanism is coupled to the proximal end of the cable for winding and unwinding the cable to apply forces to the swimmer as the swimmer swims laps in a pool. A pressure roller applies pressure to the cable as it is wound and unwound in multiple layers upon the drum. A bailer sheave and idler roller engaged with the sheave and mounted on shafts transverse to the drum guide the cable in even rows onto the drum. A cable diameter limit sensor coupled to the above described bailer sheave and the motorized drum senses the increased diameter of the distal end of the cable whereupon the motorized drum halts the winding action in response to the limit sensor signal.

Abstract: A fitness equipment including a base, an oblique support equipped with bottom wheels and pivoted to the base to hold a bench with a seat cushion and a headrest for supporting the user, two handlebars coupled to the oblique support, two actuating rods respectively pivoted to the handlebars, a bracing collapsibly connected between the base and the oblique support, two collapsible pedals pivoted to the base and the oblique support, upper links and intermediate links and bottom links respectively pivotably connected between the oblique support and the actuating rods, a damping mechanism connected between the oblique support, upper and intermediate links, wherein when the user sits on the seat cushion with the back supported on the bench and the hands holding on the handlebars and the legs pedaling the pedals, the bottom links and the intermediate links and the upper links are alternatively driven to move the actuating rods and the connecting frames, enabling the user to simulate the action of swimming.

Abstract: Disclosed is a swimming exerciser mainly including a main frame, a pair of pedal means pivotally connected to two rear ends of the main frame, an height-adjustable abdomen cushion connected to a front top of the main frame, a front telescopic tubular support angularly and pivotally connected to and in front of the main frame, and a damping-type grip means mounted on a top of the telescopic tubular support. The grip means, the abdomen cushion and the pedal means together form an angle-adjustable inclined plane suitable for a user to train his or her body through imitative swimming movements.

Abstract: A swim-exercise device having a main frame and a balance frame; the main frame has a U-shaped frame, of which a lateral rod is mounted with two vertical dampers; the lower end of each vertical damper is connected with a foot supporting assembly. Two vertical rods of the main frame have two horizontal dampers and two pull elements respectively. The balance frame includes two supporting frames and a balance pad, and several elastic elements mounted between the supporting frames and the balance rod. The balance frame is used for supporting a user's chest and belly portions; the user's feet are mounted in the foot supporting assemblies respectively, while the hands grip the two grip rings on the pull elements respectively so as to imitate a swimming motion.

Abstract: An exercising apparatus is disclosed having an exercise bench with independent supports for a user's hips and torso, the hip support is horizontally positioned with respect to the exercise bench while the pivotal torso support is angled upwardly on the bench relative to the floor upon which the exercise bench is resting, and is capable of arcuate rotation along an axis that is located above the upper surface of the support.