Abstract: According to one embodiment a removable assembly provides for mounting of a hangboard including a first unit and at least a first bracket for connecting the hangboard to the first unit. The first unit may include a first member configured to be placed over a door opening on a fist side of a wall and a second member which can be positioned across the opening and against a second side of the wall. A third member is configured for attachment to the second member such that when the first member is placed over the opening and the second member is positioned against the second side of the wall, at least a portion of the third member is positioned above the second member. A related method provides a removable assembly for mounting of a hangboard. Numerous other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting of a hangboard includes first and second brackets each having first and second opposing end regions and a first elongate member having first and second spaced apart connection points configured for attachment to the first end regions of the first and second brackets. A second elongate member has third and fourth spaced apart connection points configured for simultaneous attachment to the first and second brackets. The second elongate member has a third connection point configured for attachment at a point along a portion of the first bracket between the first and second end regions thereof; and the fourth connection point configured for attachment at a point along a portion of the second bracket between the first and second end regions thereof. When the first and second members are so attached the assembly can be suspended within a wall opening.

Abstract: A hand grip strengthening and competition apparatus includes first and second alarms and a power source carried by an elongate body. A first lever is mounted to the elongate body for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position closing a first circuit between the power source and the first alarm energizing the first alarm. A second lever is spaced from the first lever and is mounted to the elongate body for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position closing a second circuit between the power source and the second alarm energizing the second alarm. An elongate flexible, substantially non-stretchable connector has a first end attached to the first lever, a second end attached to the second lever, and length extending from the first end to the second end preventing the first and second levers from concurrently assuming their respective closed positions.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for conditioning and strengthening two or more individuals while allowing observation of the competitive nature of the individuals. The apparatus includes a housing and at least two handles. The housing is constructed of elastomeric material and defines a fluid retaining chamber adapted to receive fluid to provide the housing with a predetermined weight. The handles extend outwardly from the housing and are spatially disposed on the housing so as to permit the individuals to lift the housing and exert opposing forces on the housing.

Abstract: The improved jousting apparatus includes two sticks which are joined together with a flexible rope-like connecting member which is anchored within the ends of the respective sticks. The connecting member is long enough to allow motion of the two sticks relative to each other. Each stick includes two positioning rings along the length thereof, the upper ring identifying a normal position for the upper hand of each contestant, the first and second rings together identifying a first disadvantaged position for a selected contestant, and the second ring identifying a further disadvantaged position for the selected contestant.

Abstract: An apparatus adapted for coupling between an attendant positioned either behind or in front of a patient on an exercise assembly such as a treadmill for rehabilitation of a functionally impaired leg of the patient such as one suffering from paralysis. The apparatus comprises a leg appliance secured to a patpatient'sg, with a leg bracket adjacent to the knee. A leg brace secured to an attendant's leg also includes a bracket adjacent to the attattendant'see. At least one connecting member provides coupling from the leg bracket to the bracket of the leg brace to transmit motion from an attendant's leg to a patient's leg using forces acting from the leg brace to the leg appliance through the connecting member. An ankle appliance having an upper extension and a lower extension proximate the ankle is attached to a patient's foot and an ankle brace is similarly attached to an attendant's foot.

Abstract: A pivoting uplift apparatus is provided which enables the user to utilize the device as a piece of playground or backyard play equipment commonly known as a see-saw. The apparatus includes a frame structure means, a user support means, and a user engagement means. The user support means pivotally mounts to the frame structure means, while the user engagement means pivotally mounts to the user support means. The apparatus is different from the more conventional see-saw apparatuses in that the upward and downward pivoting motion of the user is produced by rocking the user engagement means backward and forward, not by pushing against the ground with the feet of the users. The apparatus may be configured so that rocking the user engagement means backward and forward may produce different seat movement. The apparatus may also take the form of a single user see-saw and an exercise machine, with an optional weight support member for weighing down one side.

Abstract: Applicant's invention is of an improved flywheel exerciser and of an improved handle for engaging the exerciser's cord. The cord segments on either side of the flywheel are securely engaged by pinch grip blades within the two handles' body. Because the cord is easily disengaged from the pinch grip structure, the spatial separation of the handles is easily adjusted for different users. A two-part grommet structure eases the assembly and cord replacement for the exerciser. Applicant's handle, particularly a modified version which can be used to grasp medial sections of a cord, can be used to engage cording in many contexts other than that of use for a flywheel exerciser.

Abstract: A strength competition apparatus for pitting the entire bodily strength of one competitor against that of another. Each competitor is seated and operates an advancer for advancing his/herself in a relative forward direction using the advancer to apply leverage along a pair of transverse rails having a series of holes disposed within provided as part of the framework of the strength competition apparatus. By using the advancer to apply leverage against the transverse rails of the framework of the apparatus, each competitor attempts to prevent the opposing competitor from advancing forward as well. The present strength competition apparatus enables a competitor to engage in competition which pits his/her entire brute strength, of both the upper body and lower body, against that of another.

Abstract: A tug of war machine is described which includes a belt loop which is pulled in a generally horizontal direction. The resistance placed on the loop can be selected to either provide a static pull or a hand-over-hand tug of war-type pulling exercise. Additionally, a treadmill may be used in conjunction with the tug of war loop cord to provide simultaneous exercise for the legs and the back. A monitor displays the performance of the user and compares this performance with the effort relative to a predetermined standard of reference.

Abstract: A recreational apparatus for propelling two or more persons with respect to each other. A handle is attached to each of opposite ends of an extendable link. The extendable link extends or stretches from an equilibrium position to an extended length upon application of an outward force applied to the extendable link. The outward force has an outward force component directed outward along a longitudinal axis of the extendable link. After release of the outward force, the extendable link returns to its equilibrium position with an inward force. The inward force has an inward force component equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the outward force component for accelerating a first user with respect to a second user. The recreational apparatus also has a shield mounted around the handle for protecting each user's hands in the event the opposite user intentionally or unintentionally releases the handle when the extendable link is under tension forces.