Abstract: A multi-level aerobic step device includes a base having a flat upper surface. A mounting block is detachably mounted to the base with the mounting block also having a flat upper surface. When the mounting block and base are mounted together a unit is formed having an exposed upper surface which comprises at least a portion of the upper surfaces of each of the mounting block and base wherein the exposed portion of the mounting block upper surface is at a different height elevation than the height of the exposed portion of the base.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for performing a chest press exercise are disclosed. A user support and a primary hinge are mounted to a frame. A secondary hinge is mounted to the primary hinge. An arm mounted to the secondary hinge has a handle adapted to be grasped by the user. The two hinges permit the user to displace the handle in either or both the longitudinal and lateral directions. A means for resisting the displacement of the handle, preferably in both the lateral and longitudinal directions, is provided. The resistance means may include an incremental weight stack operably engaged to handle by belts directed by self-aligning pulleys. A second handle, arm and secondary hinge may be provided for the other hand so that the user may exercise both halves of his body. The arms may be connected such that both handles move the same longitudinal and/or lateral distance.

Abstract: An ambulatory traction system which is designed to provide decompressional forces to the lumbosacral spine, lower body and related connective tissues at varying speeds from static to ambulation speeds up to 12 MPH. The ambulatory traction system has an overhead support assembly for horizontal linear displacement and a novel harness assembly suspended from the overhead support assembly to support and suspend the patient's body. A variable ambulation speed system is provided beneath the harness assembly which allows the patient, while being suspended by the harness assembly, to stand, walk or run thereon.

Abstract: A sliding exercise machine comprises a main frame that has a housing movably mounted thereto along the vertical plane. A support is secured to and is movable with the housing. A board is slidably mounted atop the support and is slidable along the length of the same through manipulation of handles positioned at opposite ends of a cord. Secured to one end of the support is a bottom cross bar. An intermediate cross bar is positioned between the main frame and the bottom cross bar. A pair of spaced cables are secured between the bottom cross bar and the said main frame and extend through the intermediate cross bar. At least one tension band is removably secured to the bottom cross bar and either the board or the intermediate cross bar.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for performing a leg press exercise with counterbalance are disclosed. A user support, such as seat and a backrest, is mounted to a frame. A swing, such as a four-bar linkage, is mounted to the frame distal to the user support. A footplate is mounted to the four-bar linkage. An arm with a counterweight is pivotally connected to the frame. A beam is rotatably mounted to the four-bar linkage and the arm. The footplate is adjusted relative to the seat by variation of the length of a connection between a pulley weight system and the four-bar linkage. The footplate rotates arcuately with respect to the frame during adjustment to accommodate users of various stature. The position of the counterweight changes during footplate adjustment in order to compensate for the changing effect of gravity on the footplate and the swing.

Abstract: An exercise bar for use with standard weight machines employing exercise bars. The bar is vertically hinged in the center, so that it is usable not only for pull down exercises, but also forms a vee which is compressed during pectoral exercises. The two sides of the vee are geared together, so that the vee opens and closes symmetrically, both arms being forced to move the same amount. An adjustable spring assembly attaches to the bar for selectively varying resistance for the pectoral exercises. A brace contacts the user's forearm, so that the user applies a force countering the tendency of the bar to incline responsive to being drawn downwardly. The bar is configured to include a relief in the center, so that it can be pulled down past the user's head, while avoiding interference with the user's neck. The novel exercise bar is rugged, uncomplicated, increases the number of exercises which can be performed, and can be retrofit to a standard weight machine.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus utilizing a platform which is slidable on a frame. The platform moves on the frame against a resistance force provided by a spring connected to the platform and the frame. A foot support connects the frame and includes a contact surface which is adjustable along first and second dimensions.

Abstract: A push-up device including a support means and a grip bar inserted in at least two side plates positioned on the support means is provided. In another embodiment, a push-up device is provided that includes at least two support means, at least two grip bars, each grip bar inserted in at least two side plates positioned on respective support means, and a resistance means attachable to the grip bars. To provide additional adjustments for the exerciser, the push-up device of the present invention can also incorporate an arched grip bar having an angled support bar.

Abstract: A multiple station weight lifting type exercise apparatus having cabled linkage and direct lifting capabilities is disclosed. The apparatus is characterized as having a plurality of exercise stations located about a base platform and a single weight stack being movable in a conventional manner through direct and indirect forces applied thereto by the various exercise stations. Each station generally has several apparatus connectable to one or more cables that are operatively linked to all other stations and effect movement of the weight stack preferably by a single cable when any cable undergoes tensioned movement. In addition, at least one station directly imparts movement of the weight stack by means of non-cable linkage. The non-cabled linkage or direct lift of the weight stack is carried out by providing for a translation assembly to be located in operative engagement with the weight stack to which the cable, operatively linked to other stations, is anchored.

Abstract: A back pad cushion adjusting device for use on a multi-station gym. The device includes a bracket (20) defining a mounting face (22) and a pair of parallel outwardly extending arms (24) each having upper and lower slots. Each of the slots receive a threaded fastener such as a shoulder bolt (34) that is screwed into the gym frame upright (40). The fastener is smaller than the slot permitting the bracket and an attached back pad cushion (26) to be lifted up and repositioned into a different part of the slot or combination thereof. Two embodiments of the slot provide the back-pad cushion with different horizontal and angular adjustments.

Abstract: An exerciser according to the present invention includes a load portion in which a load device for applying a load to turn of a pedal is incorporated, a seat frame to which a seat for a user is fixed and having one end connected to the load portion, an end frame fixed to the other end of the seat frame and having a cylindrical shape, a seat post formed to be slidable into the end frame and having one end located on a floor, and a fixing device for fixing the end frame at a desired slide position of the seat post.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for performing a lat pulldown exercise are disclosed. A user support and a primary hinge are mounted to a frame. A secondary hinge is mounted to the primary hinge. An arm mounted to the secondary hinge has a handle adapted to be grasped by the user. The two hinges permit the user to displace the handle in either or both the longitudinal and lateral directions. A means for resisting the displacement of the handle, preferably in both the lateral and longitudinal directions, is provided. The resistance means may include an incremental weight stack operably engaged to the handle by belts directed by self-aligning pulleys. A second handle, arm and secondary hinge may be provided for the other hand so that the user may exercise both halves of his body. The arms may be connected such that both handles move the same longitudinal and/or lateral distance.

Abstract: An aerobic exercise platform including a bench step portion and a slick slider surface attached to the step portion for stepping and sliding exercises whereby a user may exercise with the step portion only, slide portion only and/or combine the two. The exercise platform may include several levels of bench steps with the slide portion connected adjacent the uppermost level.

Abstract: First and second rigid bars may be connected together by a support to form an elongated bar assembly having a longitudinal axis. A pair of hand grips are spaced from one another, and each hand grip includes a mounting portion which is freely pivotally supported on a bar for pivotal movement about pivot axis extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bar assembly. A hand grip portion is supported on the mounting portion for swivel movement through 360 degrees about an axis of rotation disposed substantially perpendicular to and passing through the pivot axis at the point where the mounting portion is pivotally supported by the bar assembly. The swivel connection can be locked to prevent swiveling of the hand grip portion.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) is disclosed including first and second supports (24) for supporting a stationary bicycle, with the supports (24) secured at adjustable longitudinal locations between first and second longitudinal rails (12). Cords (50) having grips (52, 54) on the opposite ends thereof are adjustably and slideably secured intermediate their ends at any location intermediate the ends of the longitudinal rails (12) by pivotable cam devices (60, 160) slideable and pivotable in upper channels of the rails (12). Additionally, the pivotable cam devices (60, 160) allow the lengths of the ends of the cords (50) to be adjusted relative to the rails (12). Thus, while pedaling and/or supported on the stationary bicycle, the user can exercise his upper body by stretching the cords (50) extending at various angles from locations in front, behind, and vertically below the user and with the desired tension depending upon the length of the cords (50) relative to the rails (12).

Abstract: A triceps exercise apparatus wherein a pair of adjacent hand grips angled upward at about 30 degrees and sized to receive the user's hands in an overhand grip are formed from a generally horizontal bar whose height is approximately 191/2 inches above the level of the user's feet. The device allows a user to grip the bar with his or her arms above his or her head and his or her body facing downward and extended to one side of the bar at an approximate right angle. The apparatus includes a block for receiving the feet of the user and means for manually adjusting the distance of the block from the bar so as to adjust the apparatus to users of differing heights. The bar is adjustable in height relative to the level of the blocks in the first embodiment by a pair of manually adjustable telescoping standards which support the bar at its longitudinal ends and in the second embodiment by a central standard that is manually pivotable to adjust the bar.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for performing a shoulder press exercise are disclosed. A user support and a primary hinge are mounted to a frame. A secondary hinge is mounted to the primary hinge. An arm mounted to the secondary hinge has a handle adapted to be grasped by the user. The two hinges permit the user to displace the handle in either or both the longitudinal and lateral directions. A means for resisting the displacement of the handle, preferably in both the lateral and longitudinal directions, is provided. The resistance means may include an incremental weight stack operably engaged to handle by belts directed by self-aligning pulleys. A second handle, arm and secondary hinge may be provided for the other hand so that the user may exercise both halves of his body. The arms may be connected such that both handles move the same longitudinal and/or lateral distance.

Abstract: A bottle holding device for forming a refillable dumbbell in conjunction with a bottle of the type including a main body portion which is closed at a bottom thereof and which tapers at an upper portion thereof to a reduced diameter neck having a reclosable bottle opening, the bottle holding device including an upper bottle engaging section for engaging the tapered upper portion of the bottle, a lower bottle engaging section for engaging the bottom of the bottle, and an adjustable tensioning handle assembly for pulling the upper and lower bottle engaging sections toward each other with an adjustable force when the bottle holding device is assembled with the bottle, so as to tightly grip the bottle therebetween, and for enabling a person to grasp the tensioning handle assembly to perform dumbbell exercises, the tensioning handle assembly including a lower lateral extension which extends outwardly from the lower bottle engaging section, an upper lateral extension which extends outwardly from the upper bottle eng

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for an exercise machine enables the relative position between a support for the operator of the machine and an exercise member to be adjusted by the operator while in the exercise position. In a particular embodiment, the mechanism adjusts the longitudinal position of a pedal assembly of a recumbent bike exerciser. The operator is supported by a seat on a fixed frame member, and the pedal assembly is mounted on an extension member that slides longitudinally with respect to the fixed frame. A chain attached to the underside of the extension member is engaged by a drive sprocket rotatably mounted on the fixed frame. The drive sprocket is carried on one end of a shaft, and a ratcheting handle is coupled to the other end of the shaft. The handle extends upwardly adjacent to the operator's seat for convenient use by the operator while seated in an exercise position.

Abstract: The subject matter is a finger exerciser. The finger exerciser comprises a base and an upright support which is movable on the base. On the upright support there is a rotatable pointer. There is a scale to indicate the degree of movement of the pointer. There is a variable tensioning means operatively connecting with the pointer. This variable tensioning means can be rubber bands. There is a hand rest. A person can place the hand on the hand rest and in one version a person can retract the finger so as to move the pointer. In another version, the person can extend the finger so as to move the pointer. The upright support is moveable on the base. This provides a variable distance between the hand rest and rotatable pointer to accommodate hands of different sizes and fingers of different lengths. The force required to move the pointer can be varied by the use of different rubber bands and by the use of a multiplicity of rubber bands to make it more difficult or less difficult to rotate the pointer.

Abstract: An exercise device comprising a housing with walls, a lever rod with a spring attached to one end, a movable fulcrum and a second end for attaching a device to couple the second end with the hand or arm of the user. Movement of the hand or arm will be transmitted through the movable fulcrum to the spring to provide resistance against which to exercise.

Abstract: A weight training machine has a base with an upright member secured thereto. A trolley is positioned on the upright member to move along its length. A plate is rotatably secured to the trolley to rotate relative thereto. An arm is rotatably secured and lockable in a variety of orientations relative to the plate. A cable is trained around pulleys positioned on the trolley and on the rotatable plate and connected at one end to the apparatus and at its other end to a resistance mechanism. The resistance mechanism through the cable resists rotation of the plate by the user when performing exercises. The apparatus may also include a second trolley positioned to move along the upright member with an arm extending therefrom. The cable may be further engaged around another pulley secured to the second trolley so that the resistance mechanism may resist movement of the second trolley by the user along the length of the upright member in the performance of exercises.

Abstract: A pad frame is formed of angle irons to which one section of an articulating dual section pad is secured. A head end frame comprising a pair of pipe uprights secured by an angle iron cross base member and a pipe intermediate member is secured to the pad frame by releasable locking pins in the upright position and foldable to a storage condition by removing the pins. A foot end frame comprises a U-shaped member and an angle iron cross base member rotatably secured to the pad frame and secured upright by releasable locking pins. The collapsed head end and foot end frames are rotated parallel to the pad frame and secured to the pad frame by fasteners. A removable brace is releasably secured to and between the head and foot cross base members in the unfolded bench use condition.

Abstract: A hand grip assembly for a cross-country ski exerciser or similarly-gripped exercise equipment that incorporates multiple anchor points by which the hand grip assembly is secured to said exercise equipment. By changing the anchor point on the hand grip during a workout, an individual may engage in a more diverse use of the exercise equipment to which the present invention is attached, thereby effectively improving the overall functionality of said exercise equipment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for exercising the subtalar complex with controlled triplaner motion. The principal embodiment includes a standing platform and handrail in association with a rotatable foot plate. The foot plate is controllable and adjustable in three planes with fixed settings in all planes, including the oblique. The exerciser provides a method for isolating specific muscle groups involved with foot, ankle and calf extensions or where combinations of muscles are used, such as, with dorsiflexion-eversion or plantarflexion-inversion, while preventing tibial rotation of the foot. A second embodiment provides a more portable exercise apparatus utilizing the concepts employed with the principal embodiment wherein a rocker member is provided, attached to a support member. A foot plate attaches to the support member opposite the rocker and is pivotal in the transverse and frontal planes.

Abstract: An exercise device includes an elongate padded base upon which an exerciser reclines on his or her side to perform leg lifts. An "L"-shaped resistance bar is pivotally mounted to a side edge of the base, and includes a cross bar part that extends transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the base. The cross bar is positioned in longitudinally spaced apart relation to a foot end of the base so that the exerciser performs leg lifts by placing an ankle beneath the cross bar and alternately raising and lowering the cross bar against a resistance. The resistance may be set at differing levels by setting a pair of handles in a number of differing combinations of settings. Each handle is independently connected to a coiled spring and each handle has a plurality of resistance settings. The exerciser can therefore set the resistance at different levels by selecting unique handle positions.

Abstract: An improved exercise device is disclosed that allows the user to exercise while watching television. A horizontal, metal base extends past the unit for the purpose of securing the device under a couch or chair during use. The main body of the device consists primarily of two triangular boxes vertically attached by a support. On the face of each box are two moveable pedals or levers. Inside the triangular boxes and attached to the pedals or levers are air pressure compartments used to build up resistance when the pedals are pushed, pulled, or pumped. The device can also be separated into two units for the user to do additional floor exercises, isolating such areas as the waist and stomach.

Abstract: A weight lifting device, such as a dumbbell or bar bell, for exercise is provided with a handle to which a pair of fluid impermeable hollow chambers or containers are disposed at opposite ends for holding a weighting fluid. Each chamber has a sealable opening for accessing the interior of the hollow chamber and is provided with a plug for sealing the opening. A plurality of fluid displacement members are provided and are sized to pass through the sealable opening into the interior of the hollow chamber. The fluid displacement members displace a selected volume of the weighting fluid within the chambers so that the volume of fluid required to fill the chambers can be varied, thus varying the weight of the device.

Abstract: Physical conditioning apparatus which includes a left foot pedal, a right foot pedal, a binder for binding the user's left foot onto the left foot pedal, a binder for binding the user's right foot onto the right foot pedal, support means for supporting the user, and resistance producing means for resisting upward movement of the foot pedals but producing little or no resistance to downward movement of the foot pedals.

Abstract: An adjustable striking bag support apparatus (10) includes a fixed frame portion (16) with a movable frame portion (18) mounted thereon. The movable frame portion includes upper projecting members (56) that are engageable with tab projections (36) that extend upwardly and outwardly from the fixed frame portion. The movable frame portion also includes lower projecting members (58) movable in vertically extending slots (46). A pair of hand screws (64) are used to lock the frame portions in fixed relative position. Vertical adjustment of the striking bag is achieved by loosening the hand screws and moving the movable frame portion by a handle (60) upwardly and outwardly so as to disengage the adjacent tab projections. Thereafter, the movable frame portion may be moved vertical to the desired level and re-engaged with a tab projection which thereafter supports the movable frame portion at the desired level. The hand screws are then retightened to lock the movable frame portion in position.

Abstract: A hand held aquatic exercising device includes a handle and relatively moveable hydroresistive elements at respective ends of the handle. The hydroresistive elements can be moved to different positions relative to a longitudinal axis through the handle. In another embodiment the hydroresistive elements are selectively removable from the handle. The hydroresistive elements can be assembled in different relative positions with the handle. The handle is selectively solid or hollow. The device thereby presents a resistance to the water that can be varied according to the desires of the user. The hydroresistive elements may be cup-like and may be flexible to facilitate reversal about their bases. A hand gripping element facilitates rotation of the handle about the longitudinal axis while the gripping element is held in the palm of a user and the device is moved through water.

Abstract: An exercise device is provided in the form of a central platform having two extensible wings which together with the supporting surface of floor on which the exercise device is supported forms along with the central platform a series of steps. The wings are spring loaded and controllable by a calibrated turnkey which enables the wings to be extended a determinable amount which correlates to the height of the individual using the device for purposes of exercise. To use the device, the exercising individual stands on the central platform and moves his feet from step to step, first down and then up, with the option of alternating between the user's two feet.

Abstract: An exercising machine that has an adjustable actuator arm assembly coupled to a weight stack by a pulley/cable assembly. The actuator arm assembly includes an actuator arm that lifts the weight stack when rotated through an arc. The machine is constructed with a frame that has a vertical bar. The actuator arm is coupled to a sleeve assembly that can slide along the vertical bar, to provide a number of operating locations. The machine also has a first cable that is coupled to the actuator arm. The cable is looped around a first tension pulley, a first floating pulley and then fixed to the sleeve assembly. The first floating pulley is coupled to a second cable that loops around a second tension pulley and is attached to the weight stack. When the actuator arm is rotated, the first floating pulley is pulled in a downward direction. The movement of the first floating pulley pulls the second cable and lifts the weight stack in an upward direction.

Abstract: The exercise apparatus is for supportively aiding a patient's therapeutic upper limb movements and rehabilitation of those corresponding muscles. A skeletal frame has two exercise assemblies mounted on it. Each exercise assembly has a substantially horizontal boom, a first weight resistance assembly in depending relationship to the rearward end of said boom, a flexible connecting line extending from the first weight assembly and then along the boom to a sling for a patient's upper limb, and a depending leg to which the boom is pivotally mounted at its rearward end for pivot swinging adduction and abduction movement of the boom. An adjustable stop system is associated with the boom pivot mounting and permits step-wise setting of stop limits for the adduction and abduction pivot swinging movement of the boom. The flexible connecting line does not extend across the axis for the pivot of the boom. Color coded connecting lines for different slings and weight assemblies are used.

Abstract: A multiple inclination exercise bench having a torso supporting assembly and a seat supporting assembly is disclosed wherein the elevation by a user of the torso supporting assembly causes the elevation of the seat supporting assembly. The invention is characterized as having a torso supporting assembly mechanically linked to a seat supporting assembly. In preferred form, the torso supporting assembly is pivotal at its proximal end about a point associated with the bench and has associated therewith at least one cam plate. A lever or rocker arm is pivotally located adjacent to the cam plate and has a cam follower attached thereto at one end, and a seat support member at the other end. The seat support member supports the distal end of the seat supporting assembly where the proximal end is pivotally located on the bench. A support member is associated with the torso supporting assembly to maintain a desired inclination thereof.

Abstract: An improved muscle exercise and rehabilitation apparatus, which includes a rotary actuator mounted for linear movement along a longitudinal path of movement, and a seat assembly which is mounted for movement along a lateral path of movement, and with the longitudinal path disposed on one side of the lateral path and having one end which intersects the lateral path at a medial location along the length of the lateral path. Also, the rotary actuator is mounted so as to be laterally offset from its supporting post so as to permit the actuator to rotate a full 360.degree. about a vertical axis, and a full 360.degree. about a horizontal axis. The resulting flexibility in the orientation and positioning of the components of the apparatus permits the apparatus to be readily configured to perform a variety of exercising routines, including gravity eliminated exercises. A novel automatic positioning system for the seat assembly and actuator is disclosed, and a novel patient stabilizing system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wrist and forearm exercise apparatus includes a forearm support unit for extension of a forearm of a user therethrough, a grip assembly mounted swingably on the forearm support unit for gripping by a hand of the user, and a resistance adjustment device. The forearm support unit includes a tubular body having a peripheral wall with an intermediate portion formed with a stepped groove. The stepped groove includes several L-shaped sections, each of which has an axial portion and a radial portion. A coiled compression spring is accommodated within an adjustment tube which has a front end portion mounted slidably within the tubular body. A radial pin is fixed on the adjustment tube and engages the stepped groove. Movement and rotation of the adjustment tube relative to the tubular body moves the pin in the stepped groove so as to change the compressed extent of the spring, thereby adjusting the resistance to the swinging movement of the grip assembly on the forearm support unit.

Abstract: The present invention is a finger exercise and rehabilitation device which includes a housing, a pivoting arm-rest hinged at one end to the top of the housing, and a mechanism for pivoting the arm-rest about its hinged end. Each of a plurality of tension cables have one end spring loaded by an elastically deformable member to one of a plurality of possible locations within the housing. Each of the elastically deformable members, such as a coil spring or a length of resilient rubber, exerts a resisting force and stretches when its corresponding cable is pulled during an exercise routine (i.e., when a tensile load is applied). Each of a plurality of finger harnesses is fixed to the other end of each cable and configured to receive one finger of the human hand. A hand positioning block extends out beyond the leading end of the housing. An adjustable hand brace is operatively mounted to the block so as to be longitudinally positionable therealong.

Abstract: A system for exercising a user's midsection muscles. The system includes a spotting fixture having a base, side frame members and a central vertical member arranged in a tripod configuration. C-shape arms are supported atop the side frame members and central vertical member. The C-shape arms partially wrap around the user who stands on the base. At each end of the C-shape arms are swivel mounted mechanical hands that engage the hip or waist area of the user, thus holding the user's lower body immobile during the exercise routine. The mechanical hands adjust laterally into and out of slots formed in the C-shape arms as well as adjust vertically with telescoping lateral frame members. Free weights such as a twisting baton can be held by the user to increase the exertion level during the exercise regime. A receptacle located in the base allows storage of the free weight or twisting baton.

Abstract: A height-adjusting device for an exercise apparatus has a wedge unit mounted adjustably between a load-carrying member and two lifting levers to lift the load-carrying member. The wedge unit includes a U-shaped inner body sleeved on the load-carrying member and having two opposed first vertical plates and a first bottom plate interconnecting bottom ends of the first vertical plates. Each first vertical plate has first and second end portions. A U-shaped outer body has two opposed second vertical plates disposed outwardly of the first vertical plates, and a second bottom plate interconnecting bottom ends of the second vertical plates. Each second vertical plate has one end portion provided with a roller, another end portion pivoted to a lower section of the second end portion, and a top bearing end. A stop bolt bridges top ends of the second end portions.

Abstract: An exercise device including an elongated weight carrying member having a longitudinal axis and an outer surface including a plurality of edge portions, at least one weight slidably mounted on the weight carrying member, and a weight securing arrangement for releasably securing the weight on the weight carrying member. The weight securing arrangement includes an aperture in the weight dimensioned and shaped so that, when the weight is rotated relative to the longitudinal axis from a first angular position to a second angular position, the inner wall of the aperture frictionally engages the weight carrying member and prevents movement of the weight. The device also includes a body having a pair of parallel spaced legs and a grip portion which is gripped by a user to perform an exercise movement. The grip portion includes a movable handle extending transversely between the legs and having opposed end portions.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) is disclosed including first and second supports (24) for supporting a stationary bicycle, with the supports (24) secured at adjustable longitudinal locations between first and second longitudinal rails (12). Cords (50) having grips (52, 54) on the opposite ends thereof are adjustably and slideably secured intermediate their ends at any location intermediate the ends of the longitudinal rails (12) by pivotable cam devices (60) slideable and pivotable in upper channels of the rails (12). Additionally, the pivotable cam devices (60) allow the lengths of the ends of the cords (50) to be adjusted relative to the rails (12). Thus, while pedaling and/or supported on the stationary bicycle, the user can exercise his upper body by stretching the cords (50) extending at various angles from locations in front, behind, and vertically below the user and with the desired tension depending upon the length of the cords (50) relative to the rails (12).

Abstract: An aerobic exercise platform comprises a rigid base having a smooth and slick surface for practicing sliding exercises. Elastic or rigid holding elements are securable to a series of anchoring points located about the periphery of the base. An alternate embodiment of the invention combines a sliding exerciser with a stepping exercise stool. The stool is constituted by the two symmetrical halves of an enclosure housing a web wound around a drum. When the two halves of the enclosure are spread apart the web is deployed. The slick upper side of the web acts as a sliding surface. Alternatively, the web may be a completely separate sheet, stored in the enclosure or attached between the spread apart halves for sliding exercises. Additional features such as extensions for raising the height of the stool and bumpers for protecting the user's feet and providing an angled sliding surface may be stored within the enclosure. The angled sliding surfaces and stabilizing poles provide ski-type exercise capability.

Abstract: A foldable and assembly tool free stepping exerciser includes a base having a first securing member and a restraining element, a telescopic post being releasably secured to the base by the first securing member and the restraining element to hold the telescopic post vertically, a pair of support arms being pivotally linked to a first end of the base at a respective first end of the support arms and a respective second end of the support arms being pivotally linked to the post, a pair of stepping pedals being pivotally connected to the first end of the base at a first end of the pedals and a pair of hydraulic cylinders being releaseably connected to the corresponding stepping pedals at a respective first end of the hydraulic cylinders and their second ends being pivotally connected to the post; the telescopic post having a fixing component formed at its first end to cooperate with the first securing member for holding the telescopic post vertically, an inner tube being telescopically received in the post, a se

Abstract: A two-part traction device for applying caudal pressure against the forehead of the user comprising a first part back support and a second part, or traction unit. The user lies with his neck extended over the padded back support which supports the thorax of the patient in a face up position. The second part, or traction unit, comprises a spring loaded tube which is used to apply the compressive force against the user's forehead in this position. The traction unit has a bowl shaped forehead engaging member with a padded material portion for engagement with the forehead. The force applied to the user may be varied by rotation of the spring loaded tube by various degrees thus elongating the spring tube and increasing the pressure transmitted through to the headpiece.

Abstract: An exercise device comprising a housing with walls, a lever rod with a spring attached to one end, a movable fulcrum and a second end for attaching a device to couple the second end with the hand or arm of the user. Movement of the hand or arm will be transmitted through the movable fulcrum to the spring to provide resistance against which to exercise.

Abstract: A bicycle simulator can be extended in normal use and retracted when not in use. The legs of the housing and the actuating rod, seat and handlebar housing can be retracted and stored within the box. Then the box can be easily carried by handle disposed at the upper position of the box, consequently, an easily portable bicycle simulator is achieved.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus with a horizontally adjustable, detachable, and inclinable workout bench that is combinable with an angularly adjustable bench press. The apparatus includes a main frame and a foundation member extending horizontally from the main frame, which supports the bench. The bench is removably coupled to the foundation member by a base for horizontal displacement and detachment of the bench from the main frame. The bench includes a body support that is pivotally connected to the distal end of the base and pivotally connected to the base at a second point through a raising and lowering arm. The seat portion of the bench may be positioned perpendicular to the back portion. A brace is nested in a container located beneath the back portion and a seat support is located beneath the seat portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a user force application device which will optimally be used with a computerized exercise, physical therapy, or rehabilitation apparatus, preferably, an apparatus which permits concentric and eccentric isokinetic exercise by a user. One embodiment of the user force application device comprises a main support structure; securing assembly for securing the main support structure in an exercise position desired by a user; a shaft having a cable end and a handle end, the shaft being received by the main support structure and moveable therein, the cable end and the handle end extending from the main support structure; controlling assembly for controlling movement of the shaft within the main support structure; a handle detachably connected to shaft handle end; and detachably connecting assembly for detachably connecting the shaft cable end to the tension transmitting device of an exercise apparatus.

Abstract: An exerciser includes a weighted base, a frame member, a resistance assembly mounted in the frame member, and a lifting bar mechanism. The lifting bar mechanism includes an axle rotatably mounted in the frame member, a gear securely mounted on the axle, a lifting bar connected to the axle to rotate therewith, a clutch seat mounted on the axle surrounding and receiving the gear and having a cutout in a periphery thereof, a rocker arm extending outward from an outer periphery of the clutch seat, a cable having a first end attached to the rocker arm and a second end attached to the resistance assembly, and a clutch assembly with a pawl member for releasably engaging with the gear under the control of a clutch lever thereof. When the clutch lever is pressed, the user may adjust the lowermost position of the lifting bar.