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482 - Exercise devices
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|Swivelled foot platform
|Suspension device
|Including hold down for foot or ankle
|Adjustable chair for accommodating multiple body positions and methods of use thereof - A seating is provided that is adapted for imparting at least partial body support to a user in multiple positions. The seating apparatus has a support structure holding a body supporting assembly that comprises one member defining a seating surface and another member that can be configured to form an auxiliary body support surface essentially parallel to and at a different level than the seating surface. Said different level preferably includes at least one level that is below that of the seating surface.
|SMART SEAT MECHANISM OF AN EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - A smart seat mechanism of an exercise equipment includes a parallel four-link rod cushion module having a cushion with an electrically adjustable height position, a lead screw, a lift tube, an electric motor and an electric motor. The smart seat mechanism is operated together with an electronic control panel having a built-in program, so that a user can adjust the height of a cushion freely according to the user's figure and height and the comfort of use. The electric motor is set by the built-in program of the electronic control panel, such that the cushion is descended to the lowest position automatically before/after exercise, to facilitate the user to get on/off the exercise equipment. The electronic control panel is operated with the built-in program and has a plurality of quick memory keys provided for a specific user to adjust the height of the cushion quickly and automatically.
|MULTI-FUNCTION EXERCISE MAT WITH DETACHABLE IMPLEMENTS AND METHOD - A non-planar exercise mat is disclosed comprising a plurality of detachable handheld implements, each handheld implement serving utilitarian function independently of the mat. Various embodiments of the present invention comprise permanently affixed or detachable cushions for tail-bone support; lumbar support; neck support, and the like. Various embodiments include handles for assisting a user in performing a variety of exercises upon, or optionally using, the mat.
|Integrated Convertible Exercise Device - A convertible exercise device configured to provide a full body workout, the exercise device comprising: a base, wherein the base is further comprised of an upper unit and a lower unit underneath and complementary to the upper unit, and a first accessory plate releasably secured to the base at the upper unit, the first accessory plate having a first side adjacent to the base when releasably secured to the base and a second side for engaging a surface thereby enabling a user to perform balance and/or core exercises, the base further configured to engage a second accessory plate at the lower unit, the accessory plate capable of being configured in various combinations for allowing the user to perform different exercises targeting different muscle groups of the body.
|Waist and hip developer - A waist and hip developer includes a track curving smoothly upwardly toward two distal ends thereof and having two stop members respectively located at two distal ends thereof, foot members affixed to the track for supporting the track on the floor steadily, a slide slidably coupled to the track with rollers thereof and movable back and forth along the track between the stop members, a seat rotatably supported on the slide with a bearing within a predetermined angle and selectively lockable to the slide with a lock screw, a backrest hinged to the seat and lockable to the seat in an operative position by a lock screw, two grips respectively affixed to the two distal ends of the track, and a counter for counting of the number of reciprocating cycles of the slide moving by the user sitting on the seat.
|COMPACT EXERCISE AND STRENGTH MEASURING DEVICE - An exercise device that may be used to perform multiple different exercises. The exercise device may include a scale with a base plate positioned on a bottom side of the scale and a contact plate positioned on a top side of the scale. Bands may be attached to and extend from the base plate. The exercise device may be placed on a support floor with the user on the contact plate and the scale and the base plate underneath. The user may be able to perform multiple different exercises by pulling against the bands. The scale may be operative to measure a force applied by the user to the contact plate. The scale may include a display for the user to monitor the amount of force while performing the exercises.
|COLLAPSIBLE EXERCISE CHAIR - An exercise chair of the type wherein a user can sit on a seating platform and extend and retract his legs while his feet are resting on a spring-resisted foot rod includes a structure which permits the chairs to be stacked in nested relationship or a structure using foldable support legs for a seating platform allowing the seating platform to be folded into close relationship with a base frame for storage purposes.
|EXERCISE MACHINE WITH UNSTABLE USER SUPPORT - An unstable user support device designed for mounting on an exercise machine has a base or mounting bracket and an unstable user support platform configured for engagement by the user and pivotally mounted on the base for pivotal movement through a limited angular range about a non-vertical pivot axis. The pivoting movement may be a side to side tilting movement. Stops between the base and the unstable user support platform control the amount of pivoting movement. This arrangement provides a degree of instability to the platform, to provide a greater challenge to the user's core muscles in balancing the platform while performing an exercise motion.
|TWIST EXERCISER - A twist exerciser includes a base, a first gear unit, a second gear unit, a seat, a feet rest and a handle unit. The first gear unit includes a first shaft rotatably connected to the base and a first gear
|Supporting device for a person's back and head area - The invention relates to a supporting device for the back and head of a human being. Said device comprises a partial area of a back supporting section at the level of the shoulder blade, a central supporting surface in the region of a vertebral column and open areas which are arranged on the both sides of the central supporting surface in such a way that the shoulder blade regions can be lowered beyond the central supporting area. The invention can be used for furniture for the household or workplace.
|PORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE - A portable exercise device including a support structure and a pair of opposing handrails pivotably connected to the support structure. The handrails are movable between a storage position and a use position. A platform is selectively positionable on the handrails for adjusting a vertical position of the platform relative to the handrails.
|HINGED INTERLOCKING TILES - An interlocking tile system comprised of hinges within interlocking units permitting rapid installation, removal and reinstallation. The assemblies are usable on all surfaces of structures such as buildings and vehicles of all types, for impact cushioning, sound, heat, light and friction insulation.
|Exercise Device for Performing Dips - Described is an exercise device for performing dips. The exercise device includes a pair of L-shaped sections connected to one another such that they form a U-shape. A handlebar section is inserted into a vertical portion of the first L-shaped section, and a footrest section is inserted into a vertical portion of a second L-shaped section. The height of the handlebars and of the footrest section can be adjusted by aligning apertures disposed on the exercise device, and inserting a pin therethrough to secure the device in a desired configuration. Further, the distance between the footrest and handlebars can be adjusted in a similar fashion. Once the device is positioned in the desired configuration, a user can hold a handlebar in each hand and position his or her shoulders above his hands, and the user can place his feet on the footrest in order to perform a dip.
|Yoga Mat With Intuitive Tactile Feedback For Visually Impaired - The invention includes an exercise mat that provides intuitive tactile feedback allowing a user to determine body placement using the sense of touch. The invention enables visually impaired users to determine location and/or direction on the mat. The invention includes devices to assist a user in correct foot and hand placements during a yoga posture sequence, an exercise program, a dance routine, and so forth. Tactile markers for hand and foot placement enable discerning a reference marker as either intended for hand or foot, right side or left side, and forward or backward. The invention makes yoga more accessible to the visually impaired and enables a user to participate in mainstream yoga communities. The invention can be used for the practice of yoga in a class setting in schools for the blind, in public or private studios, or at home. The mat can be used in a yoga class to follow instructions with more ease and independence. The pliable nature of the mat allows it to be easily portable to schools, studios, and storage at home.
|STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENT FOR STRETCHING EXERCISE APPARATUS - A structural improvement for stretching exercise apparatus comprises a carry handle pivotally connected symmetric long bottom seats, upper surfaces of the long bottom seats having symmetric guiding slots near two long side edges; at least two sets of symmetric casters, disposed to bottom portions of two pedals, for fitting the symmetric guiding slots; and two flexible riggings disposed inside the two long bottom seats. The feature of the apparatus is that a long channel is disposed between the symmetric guiding slots and upper surfaces of the symmetric long bottom seats. A plurality of symmetric positioning circular holes is disposed to two sides of the long channel. A limit seat has four end angles equipped with cylinders. Accordingly, the distance variations generated by the pedal relatively moving within the guiding slot can be changed by regulating the cylinders of the limit seat inserted into the positioning circular holes at different positions.
|Core Training Bench - An improved exercise bench for effectively and efficiently training the core portion of the user's body. The core training bench comprises a bench having an upper section and a separate lower section, a frame for supporting the bench above a surface, leg members interconnecting the frame and the bench and pivoting mechanisms interconnecting the leg members and the bench or the frame to allow the sections of the bench to pivot or tilt relative to the leg members. In the preferred embodiment, the upper section is able to pivot independent of the pivoting lower section so the user can place the bench in any one of a plurality of different tilt positions so he or she may selectively exercise different muscle groups at his or her core. The core training bench can include an oblique stand, grip bar, tension cable hooks and/or a removable section for an AB ball.
|Exercise device - An exercise device with which a user can train a sense of balance and muscles effectively, even the user is accustomed to exercise in certain degree is provided. The exercise device comprises: a support part
|Swivel Exerciser - A swivel exerciser includes a base frame, left and right handlebars, a plate on the base frame, a curved rail around the plate and fixedly secured onto the base frame, left and right stop members at both ends of the rail, pivotal left and right arms, left and right pedals on ends of the left and right arms respectively and being slidable on the rail, left and right projecting plates each at one side of the left or right arm and having a through hole, and an inverted U-shaped member. In a first exercise mode, the inverted U-shaped member has both ends inserted into the through holes of the pedals for interconnection so that both the left and right pedals may swing clockwise or counterclockwise. In a second exercise mode, after removing the inverted U-shaped member either pedal may swing clockwise or counterclockwise independently.
|EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for exercising the human body; said exercise device including a single platform and at least five omnidirectional rolling elements supporting said single platform; said at least five rolling elements permitting omnidirectional movement of said device over a supporting surface.
|FITNESS BOARD - A fitness board, including: a fitness board body, the fitness board body including a center and a margin; a first cavity; a second cavity; and a flow regulating mechanism. The first cavity is disposed inside the center of the fitness board body. The second cavity is disposed inside the fitness board body and winds around the margin thereof. The first cavity communicates with the second cavity. The first cavity and the second cavity are filled with a liquid. The volume of the liquid is smaller than the total capacity of the first cavity and the second cavity. The flow regulating mechanism is disposed inside the first cavity and/or the second cavity.
|EXERCISE ASSISTING APPARATUS - This invention produces an exercise assisting apparatus which is configured to vary user's weight which acts on the user's leg and the user's buttocks at a great ratio. The exercise assisting apparatus comprises a base, a pair of foot supports, and a pair of guides. A pair of the foot supports is configured to bear the user's left foot and the user's right foot respectively. Each guide comprises a guide rail for guiding each the foot support. Each the guide rail allows each the foot support to move along the front-back direction. Each the guide rail is configured to swing about one of a front-back axis, a lateral axis, and a vertical axis. The front-back axis extends along the front back direction of the base. The lateral axis extends along a lateral direction of the base. The vertical axis extends along a vertical direction.
|BENCH FOR PERFORMING HIP EXTENSIONS WITH A BAR - The invention relates to a bench, which is designed for performing hip extensions in such a way as to prevent damage to the back of the user, and can be adapted to different sizes. To this end, the bench consists of an H-shaped frame having a middle beam (
|AB/BACK BENCH SYSTEM - A platform has upper and lower surfaces with upper, lower and side edges. A primary support bar has upper and lower ends. The primary support has a linear major extent and an arcuate minor extent. A cylindrical rear cross bar is coupled to the minor extent. A secondary support bar has upper and lower ends. A cylindrical front cross bar is coupled to the secondary support bar adjacent to the platform. A hinge has an axis of rotation coupling the secondary support bar to the primary support bar. A supplemental support bar has upper and lower ends. The lower end is slidably received in the secondary support bar. Knee cylinders extends laterally with respect to the supplemental support bar adjacent to its upper end. A pair of instep cylinders is provided. A bar rotatably receives the instep cylinders. A foot hinge pivotably couples the small bar to the secondary support bar.
|Exercise and video game chair - A video game chair for enhancing the enjoyment of a video game includes a chair member formed of a horizontal seat portion with a backrest portion vertically extending therefrom. This is a chair that utilizes arm movement, torso movement, leg movement and finger movement to control video games. The chair's movement is under resistance which is variable to suit the needs of the person playing the game. This resistance allows for a video gamer to benefit from extreme cardio and bodybuilding workouts while having their mind "in the game". It is intended that this chair would be compatible with multiple video game consoles and computers
|AUXILIARY EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - An auxiliary exercise equipment comprises a footrest for supporting a foot of a user. The footrest is configured so that a part of the footrest relatively retreats from a remaining part of the footrest and thereby is made apart from the foot while the remaining part of the footrest supports the foot.
|HEALTH MACHINE FOR REDUCING ABDOMINAL FATNESS - The present invention relates to a health machine for reducing abdominal fatness, and the health machine for reducing abdominal fatness according to the present invention includes a bottom plate fixed to a bottom surface; a first driving motor fixed to the bottom plate; a pair of bearing support plates fixed to the bottom plate with a space between them; a pair of axis bearings fixed to an upper side of each of the pair of bearing support plates; a crank axis which penetrates through the pair of axis bearings fixed to each of the pair of bearing support plates with a space between them, and is vertically rotated by a driving force of the first driving motor; a support bearing for elevation plate connected to a part of the crank axis; an elevation plate a lower side of which is connected to an upper side of the support bearing for elevation plate; a second driving motor fixed to the elevation plate; a rotation rod which is supported on the elevation plate in a rotating manner, and is rotated horizontally by a driving force of the second driving motor; a rotation plate a lower side of which is connected to an upper side of the rotation rod and is rotated according to rotation of the rotation rod, and an upper side to which a sheet support rod is connected, wherein the sheet support rod extends as a long type in a vertical direction along a vertical line which is separated by a predetermined distance from a vertical line which is a rotation central axis of the rotation rod, and is arranged in parallel with the rotation central axis is connected; a sheet support bearing surrounding a lateral side of the sheet support rod; and a sheet connected to an upper side of the sheet support bearing.
|PORTABLE WORKOUT APPARATUS HAVING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED EXERCISE BAR - An exercise device is disclosed that is useful for performing various exercises including Pilates exercises. The exercise device includes a pilates tower having first and second sides. A first padded surface extends horizontally from the first side of the pilates tower. The first padded surface pivotally mounts to the pilates tower. A second padded surface extends horizontally from the pilates tower. A third padded surface is removably attached to the first padded surface. A pivot frame pivotally attaches to the pilates tower. The pivot frame extends over the second padded surface in one embodiment. In addition, the pivot frame can include a first horizontal bar. The exercise device can also include a second horizontal bar for use as a plie bar.
|Exercise mat with removable portion - An exercise mat that provides cushioning and support to a participant, the mat having a relatively large main body, a substantially triangularly-shaped recess positioned on the underside of the mat, the recess not passing through the upper surface of the mat, and a substantially triangularly-shaped removable insert member retained within the recess.
|EXERCISE DEVICE - Exercise device (
|EXERCISE SYSTEM AND METHOD - An exerciser includes a frame assembly, and a movable user support disposed on the frame assembly. The movable user support is constructed and arranged to support an exercising person and allow the exercising person to move while in supported relation on the movable user support, with an extremity of the exercising person free to be moved with respect to the movable user support. The exerciser also includes a ballet barre assembly. The ballet barre assembly includes a ballet barre positioned to be engaged by the extremity of the exercising person supported on the movable user support, and support structure configured to support the ballet barre at a fixed position that is at least 60 centimeters above a plane of movement for the movable user support. An attachment including the ballet barre assembly, and an associated method of exercising, are also disclosed.
|PROPRIOCEPTION TRAINING AND EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus includes a substantially flat, rigid platform for supporting a user during exercise. An inflatable tubular support having an upper portion with a first radial outside diameter, and a lower portion with a second radial outside diameter that is greater than the first radial outside diameter, is coupled to the platform by a fastener. The tubular support defines a central opening that communicates between the platform and a support surface. The platform includes a venting structure for releasing air from the central opening during use. The inflatable support includes an intermediate portion between the upper portion and the lower portion of the tubular support, the intermediate portion including a support feature to restrain the intermediate portion from radial expansion induced by an air pressure internal to the integral inflatable support.
|Easy exercise chair - The "Easy Exercise Chair" is a light weight, compact fold-up chair that makes possible the exercising of different muscle groups without leaving home. The chair includes assorted exercise bands, a handle, ankle straps and hooks for the performance of different exercise. This chair is convenient for travel, vacations, hospitals, home or the work place. It comes with a carrying case to add to the convenience. Because of the intelligent construction of the chair, there is no wasted material in the design, making the "Easy Exercise Chair" user friendly, easy designable, and affordable.
|Free-Standing Tap Barre Practice and Exercise Device - The present invention is a tap barre practice and exercise device that has a horizontally fixed barre with at two arms for gripping attached to a substantially straight vertical support, which is in turn attached to a base which sits on a flat surface and allows the device to be free-standing. The height of the barre can be raised or lowered vertically as needed, and the vertical support can have a seat, and optionally the seat can pivot around the vertical support and be locked in one of two positions. The barre substantially aligns vertically with the base, so that a user can support his torso by gripping or leaning on the barre and have his center of gravity located over the base, thereby providing a stable, free-standing device.
|Therapeutic Exercise Device - A therapeutic exercise support system for patients helps stabilize a body area, such as a neck, lower back or knee, during exercise. The systems and methods include a first body formed of a compressible material, the body having a substantially rounded support surface, a base surface and a cavity formed therein, the cavity being accessible from a surface of the body. The open cavity allows the density of the first body to be raised to suit different needs. Additionally, at least one insertable second body formed of a compressible material and formed to fit within the cavity of the first body, as well as at least one elevating panel formed of a compressible material having a density and attachable to the base surface of the first body to thereby raise a height of the rounded support surface of the first body from a base structure, may be included.
|Physical Fitness and Rehabilitation Apparatus - A physical fitness and rehabilitation apparatus is provided for use in combination with an inflatable exercise ball. The apparatus may include a plurality of handles. In use, a user may rest against the ball and the platform while gripping the plurality of handles to improve the user's strength, balance, flexibility, and/or joint stabilization.
|EXERCISE ASSISTING APPARATUS - To provide an exercise assisting apparatus that is capable of stimulating user's feet by means of an external physical approach and effortlessly and effectively training the muscles to balance and stay on the feet. The exercise assisting apparatus of the present invention, therefore, has a foot-support
|OSCILLATION PLATFORM - An oscillation platform includes a base having four first pivot holders thereof and a swinging bar respectively pivotally connected to each of the first pivot holders, a motor, a transmission shaft pivotally mounted in the base and rotatable by the motor and having an eccentric rod at each of the two ends, two first links respectively pivotally coupled between the eccentric rods of the transmission shaft and two swinging bars, two second links respectively pivotally coupled between the eccentric rods of the transmission shaft and the other two swinging bars, and a platform, which has two second pivot holders, two connection members respectively pivotally coupled to the second links and two third links respectively pivotally coupled between the second pivot holders and the first links.
|EXERCISE ASSISTING APPARATUS - An exercise assisting apparatus is capable of roughly adjusting a user's knee bending angle generally in accordance with a user's physique followed by a further adjustment in account of individual differences. The exercise assisting apparatus includes a seat supporting buttocks of a user M and a foot base supporting the bottom of the user's feet, and is arranged to swing the seat for urging muscle contraction of the user's legs. An elevator mechanism
|STRETCHING AND TONING DEVICE - An exercise device is disclosed that accommodates the kinds of stretching and toning exercises that are possible with a ball. The device comprises a stable support structure and a padded bench (which padded bench effectively serves as a portion of a ball) that rocks back and forth on the stable support structure safely and predictably in response to the user's movements. The stable support structure can take a variety of different forms, including an A-frame geometry, a triangular geometry, a T-shaped geometry, and in the form of a pedestal base. A user, during exercise, can support part of his weight on the bench and cause the bench to rock back and forth by alternately relaxing and contracting selected muscles.
|Exercise Device with Knee Rest - An exercise device is disclosed. The exercise device includes an ankle rest structure and a housing. Within the housing, a drive mechanism is provided that is connected to the ankle rest structure. The drive mechanism moves the ankle rest in a reciprocating motion along a generally horizontal plane. The exercise device also includes a knee rest structure spaced away from the ankle rest and connected to the housing. In one embodiment, the knee rest is movable in a horizontal and vertical direction with respect to the housing.
|EXERCISE BAR ATTACHMENT AND METHOD - A device and method is described that can easily provide removable exercise bars from the angled portions of a structure and provide a pair of approximately horizontal bars for exercising. The method includes placing an attachment device having a pair of brackets onto co-planar and non-parallel support members. The attachment device brackets include opening for placing, removing, and securing the attachment to the support members. The height of the bars is provided according to the spacing the brackets and the support members.
|EXERCISING APPARATUS FOR CALF MUSCLE STRETCHING - The present invention relates to an exercising apparatus for stretching of the calf muscle, comprising a foot support arranged with an inclination (α). On one side on the foot support a bar extends in a vertical direction and is rotatably arranged in a joint on the foot support. The bar comprises a handle part and a supporting part. The supporting part extends at least around a part of the calf, where stretching of a calf muscle on the user can be achieved by moving the bar forward towards a first part of the foot support while a heel part of the user is secured at the foot support.
|EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for exercising the human body; said device including a first lower platform supported on rolling elements for omni-directional movement over a supporting surface; said device further including a second upper platform rotatably mounted to said first lower platform; said exercise device adapted for support of at least one portion of the body of a user; a further at least one portion of the body of said user in contact with said supporting surface.
|Base System - A base system configured for use in an exercise or physical therapy by a user as a base, the base system includes a first segment and a second segment. Each of the first and second segments includes a portion of cylinder having a surface perpendicular to its central axis and a surface at an incline to its central axis. In forming a base, the first and second segments are arranged such that the second segment is rotatably disposed atop the first segment, where the angle of rotation of the second segment with respect to the first segment causes the resulting base to assume a certain incline.
|Stability Ball Control Device with Radial Control Surfaces of Increasing Widths - An exercise device for controlling the rolling movement of a stability ball during exercise. The exercise device has a central base, a plurality of rib-like structures radiating from the central base, each rib-like structure having at least one wing, formed substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the exterior surface of the rib-like structure and protruding outward at a variable distance, and an annular-shaped band connected to each rib-like structure such that the central base, the plurality of rib-like structures, and the annular-shaped band form a cup-like enclosure. A partial, bottom portion of the stability ball is seated securely in the cup-like enclosure. The at least one wing of each rib-like structure is shaped such that it provides an incremental resistance against the rolling movement of the exercise ball as the ball is rolled along a substantially flat surface.
|Stretching Machine - A stretching machine includes a machine rack, a foot stool, a hand stool, and a lying board installed in a middle part of the machine rack. The foot stool and the hand stool are respectively installed at two ends of the machine rack. The main body of the machine rack is formed by a multisection longitudinal stretch sleeve, and a longitudinal stretch regulation mechanism is provided to retractably regulate the multisection longitudinal stretch sleeve in the longitudinal direction. By the rotation of a pull hand and the engagement of a strip gear and a round gear wheel in the longitudinal stretch regulation mechanism to extend the second sleeve relative to the first sleeve, the user on the lying board can be extended to attain the stretching of the cervical vertebra thereof.
|Adjustable User Support Platform for an Inclinable Exercise Device and Method of Use - A method of using an adjustable user support platform with an inclinable exercise device includes providing an adjustable user support platform movably attached to an adjustable incline of the inclinable exercise device for movement of the adjustable user support platform along the adjustable incline, the adjustable user support platform including a support platform frame with a support platform and a support frame, the support platform frame operably coupled to the support frame for adjustably inclining the support platform frame with support platform relative to the support frame; inclining the support platform frame with the support platform relative to the support frame to a desired tilt angle; and securing the support platform frame with the support platform at the desired pivot angle relative to the support frame.
|PROPRIOCEPTION TRAINING AND EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus includes a substantially flat, rigid platform for supporting a user during exercise. An inflatable tubular support having an upper portion with a first radial outside diameter, and a lower portion with a second radial outside diameter that is greater than the first radial outside diameter, is coupled to the platform by a fastener. The tubular support defines a central opening that communicates between the platform and a support surface. The platform includes a venting structure for releasing air from the central opening during use. The inflatable support includes an intermediate portion between the upper portion and the lower portion of the tubular support, the intermediate portion including a support feature to restrain the intermediate portion from radial expansion induced by an air pressure internal to the integral inflatable support.
|EXERCISE ASSISTING DEVICE - The invention has an object of providing an exercise assisting device which allows the user's thigh to contract while having a simple structure with low manufacturing cost. The device comprising a seat member and a seat drive unit. The seat member has a bearing surface configured to support buttocks of a user with one' feet placed on a predetermined foot rest. The seat drive unit is configured to activate a driving source to displace the seat member in such a manner as to vary a user's own weight acting on legs of the user. The seat drive unit swings the seat member at least along a lateral direction.
|Exercise apparatus - An exercise apparatus including a rigid frame assembly, a selectively rotatable seat assembly coupled to the rigid frame assembly through a vertical beam, a selectively movable actuator arm assembly coupled to the rigid frame assembly by a plurality of cylindrical members, a back pad assembly coupled to the frame assembly through a plurality of beams, and a high tension cable coupled to the actuator assembly for positioning the actuator arm assembly at a predetermined height. The actuator arm assembly is further coupled to the selectively movable seat assembly, where a movement of the seat assembly in a first direction causes the actuator arm assembly to rotate in a second direction.
|TWISTING EXERCISER - A twisting exerciser includes a base having an arched track arranged along the periphery thereof, two swivel arms each having a front end pivotally connected to a pivot at the top center of the base and a rear end provided with a knee pad and slidably coupled to the arched track of the base, a handlebar detachably fastened to a stem at the front side of the base and having two grips at the distal end and a connection rod for selectively joining the two swivel arms for synchronous movement along the arched track of the base.
|Exercise Device and Method of Using Same - An exercise device provides a revolving range of motion around an axis designed to provide an exercise of the whole torso muscles in one block. Multiple embodiments include a base frame, an arm portion connected to and extending from the base frame and a rotatable platform mounted on the arm portion. In some embodiments, the arm portion is adjustable and is configured to form a plurality of angles with the base frame, and the platform is configured to be mounted on the arm portion at a plurality of distances from a center of the base frame. Other embodiments include a base frame, a substantially enclosed track mounted on the base frame, a rolling mechanism that rides on the substantially enclosed track and a rotatable platform that rides on the rolling mechanism.
|Portable Calisthenics Exercise Device - A device for supporting an exerciser performing callisthenic exercises that includes a right and left, rigid, upright frame supports and an intermediate fork assembly. The fork assembly is adjustable in length and linked to the front sections of the two frame supports. Each frame support is angled inward to provide greater stability. The rear sections of the frame supports are detached and may be rotated laterally to reposition the gripping surfaces on the two frame supports and to adjust the size of the exercise area formed in between the two frame supports to accommodate different individuals and exercises. Each frame support includes a front leg and rear leg that allows height adjustment of each frame support. The device may include a pair of first handles, a pair of second handles attached to the two frame supports, and a suspension seat and one or two horizontal bars.
|Calf Exerciser - The present invention is dedicated to a calf exerciser including a foot unit having foot-palm and heel support surfaces. The foot unit provides efficient resistance training of calf muscles by permitting both eversion or inversion movements of the foot-palm in synchronization with the plantar flexion dorsiflexion muscular contraction. This is achieved by inclining the foot-palm support surface either towards the exterior or the interior sides of the foot unit, by anteo-posteriolly curving the heel support surface from the foot-palm surface to the bottom of the foot unit and by including a gradual inclination of the heel support surface towards the exterior or the interior sides of the foot unit, thus forming a variable angulation foot sole gradient area. This variable angulation foot sole gradient area accentuates the eversion and inversion movements at the foot-palm and reduces the biomechanical stress by eliminating coronal rotation at the heel.
|ADDUCTOR AND SPHINCTER REINFORCING COMPLEX EXERCISING DEVICE - Disclosed is an adductor and sphincter reinforcing exercising device which can provide both linear movement for sliding foot plates leftward and rightward on a body and rotation of the foot plates, allowing a user to twist his or her legs in the process of widening and narrowing the legs to exercise the adductor and sphincter at the same time.
|Work Me Out Bench - A cushioned, leather or vinyl upholstered rectangular bench with four collapsible legs securely attached its underside surface. Located along the edge of the Bench are four evenly spaced apart handles which facilitate hand held support for a host of workout routines performed on the device. Collapsible legs include wheels to allow a user to easily roll the bench for storage when the legs are folded under the bench.
|Passive Exercise Equipment - This aims to provide passive exercise equipment capable of securing constant sense of use so as to avoid variation in depressing feel against sole-surmounted parts irrespective of body type difference among users. The equipment has a seat
|EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An exercise device including a frame including a base frame and first and second posts extending substantially orthogonally from substantially outer ends of the base frame, a first platform rotatably connected to the base frame and selectably lockable in at least one position. The first platform includes a curved track mounted on the first platform such that a lowest point of the curved track is substantially near a center of the first platform and a pair of high points are located substantially near opposite outer edges of the first platform. A rolling mechanism is configured to ride on the curved track. A second platform rotatably mounted to the rolling mechanism is selectably lockable in at least one position. Such an exercise device provides multiple ranges of motion designed to provide an abdominal exercise that targets various different abdominal muscle regions, and may also provide an aerobic and/or cardiac workout.
|Inclinable Exercise Device With Abdominal Crunch Board and Method - An abdominal crunch board for an inclinable exercise device includes a handle bar including opposite terminating engagement portions; a pair of opposing brackets coupled to the opposite terminating engagement portions, the pair of opposing brackets and the opposite terminating engagement portions forming a frame; a padded support coupled to the frame; and the opposing brackets are removably attachable to an adjustable incline of the inclinable exercise device at one or both of a location between a first end of the adjustable incline and a user support platform of the inclinable exercise device and a location between a second end of the adjustable incline and the user support platform.
|Exercise Machine - An exercise machine includes a frame, a body support assembly in pivotable engagement with the frame, and a counter balance assembly connected to the body support assembly, wherein, in operation, the body support assembly is pivotable from a downward position to a top position. The counter balance assembly partially balances a body weight of a user in a prone position against the body support assembly as the body support assembly is pivoted from the downward position to the top position. The counter balance assembly may include a reaction arm extending from a rear portion of the body support assembly and pivotable about the frame, and may include a weight bearing end opposite the body support assembly. A method of using an exercise machine includes positioning a user body prone against a body support assembly, wherein the body support assembly is pivotally engaged with an exercise machine frame and counterbalancing the user's bodyweight.
|PORTABLE ARTICLE WITH INDICIA THEREON TO FACILITATE PERFORMING AN EXERCISE - A portable article with indicia displayed thereon for use in exercising includes a structure, the structure having a surface, the surface including a plurality of different exercises visibly displayed thereon. The indicia may be displayed on the surface beneath each of the different exercises to facilitate exercise.
|Apparatus and Method for Exercise - Equipment and methods for exercise of humans are described. An exercise apparatus typically comprises a frame structure that includes a base member that supports a seat with a backrest that can be reclined. There are forward and rear vertical risers that support transverse members. Hooks may be operatively secured to the vertical risers and the transverse members. Generally there is a rotary drive mechanism that moves a left foot cradle and a right foot cradle. There is typically a right hand grip and a left hand grip that are operatively secured to right and left hand cords respectively, and the cords may be operatively secured to the hooks using pulleys. Typically the right hand cord is operatively secured to a right rotary attachment and the left hand cord is operatively secured to a left rotary attachment. Various methods of providing exercise are described using various configurations of the exercise apparatus.
|THERAPEUTIC DEVICE FOR IMPROVING NEUROMUSCULAR BALANCE AND PAIN CONDITIONS - A therapeutic device includes a base and a platform supported by springs. The platform may be attached to the base by hinges. An upper platform may be rotatably attached to the platform such that it rotates about an axis located above the platforms. The upper platform may be biased by springs between the upper platform and the platform. Handlebars may also be Incorporated into the device. A variety of interchangeable. Springs may be provided to assist in adjusting the therapeutic device.
|FOOT PLATE DEVICE FOR A TRAINING MACHINE - A foot plate device for a training machine (
|ROCKABLE EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise device includes a substantially planar upper surface having a first extent and a second extent and a support structure that supports and spaces the upper surface from the floor. The support structure has a curve with a vertex located between the first extent and the second extent and a support-structure extent that extends beyond the second upper-surface extent in a direction away from the first upper-surface extent.
|DYNAMIC LOWER-BODY CONTOUR TRAINER AND EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise apparatus for providing multi-directional training of the body of a user is disclosed. The exercise apparatus allows the a user to exercise the mid-section, hips, legs, ankles and connective tissues joining all the muscles in these areas. the apparatus comprises a support structure, two elongate foot platforms and hanging members for attaching the foot platforms to the support in such a manner that they can move in a substantially horizontal X-Y plane with two degrees of freedom. The foot platforms can be hung so that they are either arranged in parallel or have one of their ends closer together than their opposite ends. At least one substantially horizontal connecting member may be provided to interconnect the two foot platforms, either in front, in the middle or in the rear. The support structure is designed to be free standing or to be mounted onto other supporting structures.
|Exercising Device - An exercising device includes a disc shaped member capable of rotating about a point of rotation. The exercising device also includes an elongated supporting member connected to the point of rotation of the disc shaped member. Further, the exercising device includes a braking mechanism carried by the elongated supporting member. The braking mechanism is capable of contacting the disc shaped member to apply a resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member. Moreover, the exercising device includes a foot engaging member connected to the disc shaped member. The foot engaging member is adapted to be operated by feet of an individual. The operation of the foot engaging member by the individual against the resistance to the rotation applied by the braking mechanism exercises the individual.
|TRAINING APPARATUS FOR MUSCLES IN THE UPPER PART OF THE BODY - A training apparatus for training the upper part of the body of a human user. The training apparatus includes a support member with a length axis and an essentially plane support surface intended to carry the user during use of the training apparatus. The support surface is arranged to be turned away from the surface during use of the training apparatus, and two handles for application of forces from the user's hands. The training apparatus includes a first leg member the first end of which is rotatably attached to the support member, and a second leg member the one end of which is rotatably attached to the support member. When applying a force on the handles so that the arms are rotated around the third axis of rotation, the leg members are rotated so that the distance between the support member and the surface increases.
|EXERCISE BENCH - An exercise bench includes a support frame, a first pad body and a second pad body. The support frame has a guide rod. The first pad body and the second pad body are pivotally mounted to the support frame at a first pivot and a second pivot respectively. Specifically, a link member is pivotally mounted to the first pad body at a first pivotal fulcrum and movably mounted to the guide rod at a sliding fulcrum for sliding along the guide rod. In addition, a support member is pivotally mounted to the support frame at a third pivot, and has a telescopic post being pivotally mounted to the second pad body at a second pivotal fulcrum. Particularly, a link rod pivotally connects the link member and the support member to form a linkage such that the first pad body and the second pad body are synchronized with each other.
|APPARATUS AND METHOD OF GRAVITY-ASSISTED SPINAL STRETCHING - An apparatus and method for stretching and/or exercising a user's body through incremental, controlled inversion and lower body stretching, preferably performed in combination. The user lies atop an exercise table and restrains her lower body to a restraint movably coupled to the exercise table. The user preferably controls the actuation of a first actuator to incrementally pivot the exercise table about a support structure thereby inverting the user's body. Before or after actuation of the first actuator, but preferably concurrently therewith, the user controls the actuation of a second actuator to incrementally extend the restraint axially away from the exercise table thereby pulling the user's lower body away from the user's upper body. This combination of gravity and mechanical decompression produces greater results than either action by itself.
|EXERCISE APPARATUS FOR MOBILITY RECOVERY AND SLIMMING - An exercising apparatus for allowing mobility recovery and slimming activities. The apparatus is an endless belt-like exercising sport mat device which comprises a) an endless belt padded with a relatively soft and elastic material for serving as a sliding sport mat; b) a rolling mechanism for allowing the endless belt to be looped at a relatively low speed around the rolling mechanism, thereby providing a lower belt section and an overlying upper belt section on which a user may perform such activities; c) a supporting surface disposed under the inner surface of said upper belt section supporting relation thereto and depressible therewith under the weight of a user for aiding the user to move the endless belt; and d) a rigid frame for containing the supporting surface and the rolling mechanism.
|EXERCISE TABLE - An exercise table which finds use in Pilates exercising includes an outer framework, a slidably movable support platform, and a foot bar against which a user's feet can be engaged while sliding the support platform against the bias of springs by extending and retracting the user's legs. The frame has supporting legs which are tapered inwardly and downwardly so that one exercise table can be nestably stacked on another by inserting the tapered legs of an overlying exercise table through an opening in the frame of an underlying table until the frames themselves are closely adjacent. The foot bar, shoulder blocks, and pulleys used in operation of the table are also movable between elevated use positions and lowered storage positions to facilitate closely adjacent nestable stacking of identical exercise tables. Various systems are disclosed for accommodating different sized individuals while retaining desired resistance from resilient elements incorporated into the table.
|STABILITY EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise bench with a fillable bladder or other resilient member which provides a support surface for a user exercising thereon. The exercise bench providing many of the benefits of a traditional weight bench, while also providing the potential upside of engaging the user's core during exercise. The resilient member can be shaped according to the needs of the exercise to be performed. The resilient nature of the cushion limits bottoming out providing a true cushion support rather than laying on a hard surface.
|Rotary, adjustable body exercise equipment - Provision of bodily exercise equipment, including providing an upright frame and an assembly rotatable about a primary transverse axis while supported by the frame, the assembly including a body support platform, a leg support spaced from the platform, a linearly adjustable element to linearly adjust the position of the leg support, an angularly adjustable element or elements to angularly adjust the position of the leg support about a second transverse axis relative to the platform. The space between the platform and the leg support allows the standing user to position his body adjacent the platform and to position his legs adjacent the leg support.
|Device and Method for Exercise Device - The present invention provides an exercise device for exercising the human body, wherein the device is formed as a low friction apparatus for use on a variety of surfaces. The device in a particular form incorporates a retraining harness that is affixed to the device that allows the user to secure their hands and feet into separate devices. The present invention is also directed to a device that allows the user to select between high friction and low frictions parts of the bottom, so as to perform an expanded array of exercises.
|Balance Training System - A balance training system aids people with walking disabilities or balancing problems to perform various balance exercises on different types of terrains. The balance training system includes a mounting plate and a pad. The pad is inserted to the mounting plate and configured to provide an artificial terrain adapted for rehabilitation walking.
|Rocking Exerciser System - An exercise machine which has a base with at least three spaced apart legs and two spaced apart handles attached to the base. A rocker assembly that includes a rocker fastener and first and second sets of spaced apart brackets is provided where the second set of brackets rotates relative to the first set of brackets along a longitudinal axis of rotation. The longitudinal axis of rotation passes between the handles and is substantially parallel to the handles and the second set of brackets rotates only about the longitudinal axis of rotation. The first set of brackets is secured to the base and the second set of brackets is secured to the underside of a rotation assembly. The rotation assembly is coupled to a seat to enable rotation of the seat relative to the second set of brackets. The rotation assembly includes a stop to limit rotation of the seat.
|PILATES REFORMER EXERCISE MACHINE - A reformer includes a combined mount that serves to attach and support a foot bar assembly, a jump board, and a spring bar. The combined mount is easily and quickly attached to a side rail of a frame of the reformer. A carriage of the reformer includes a combined wheel axle and strap attachment point, which eliminates the need for a separate strap attachment bracket. The carriage also include side wheels which are mounted on the sides of the carriage, and which are biased outward so that they contact the side rails of the frame of the reformer.
|Multi-Functional Exercise Platform - A multi-functional exercise platform has a step board with two grips, a balance seat mounted on a lower surface of the step board, a pair of first supports detachably mounted on the lower surface of the step board, and a pair of second supports respectively mounted detachably on the pair of the first supports. The step board in combination with the balance seat can be used for performing balance training and push-ups. The step board in combination with the pair of the first supports can be used for performing the push-ups and step aerobics. The step board in combination with both the pair of the first supports and the pair of the second supports can be used for performing the step aerobics. Therefore, the exercise platform in accordance with the present invention is multi-functional.
|Stretching Machine - Certain embodiments are directed to a machine that stabilizes the lumbar spine in anatomic position while stretching the hamstrings, tensor fascia lata, and lliotibial (IT) band.
|Method and Device for Facilitating Use of an Exercise Ball - An exercise device for facilitating a user to perform a variety of exercises using an exercise ball supported on the device is disclosed. The device comprises a pouch having a mouth end wherein the pouch is configured to form a seat portion to the user. The device further includes a plurality of linking members attached to the mouth end by an attachment means and a plurality of straps. The lower end of the plurality of straps is secured to the linking members and the upper end of the plurality of straps is attached to a securing means. Each of the pair of straps is crisscrossed in preparation for attachment to the exercise ball. The crisscrossed straps is looped around the exercise ball and secured by using the securing means. The crisscross arrangement of the straps securely holds the exercise ball in relation to the seat portion.
|Handstand Training Device - A training device for passively supporting a gymnast while learning and practicing handstands and handstand turns is herein disclosed. In some embodiments, the device has a base, an apparatus attachment attachable to the base for a gymnast to practice on various pieces of gymnastics equipment, and a supporter that may be set at a desired height to provide passive support to a gymnast. The support may be fastened or engaged to a tower, which is mounted to or positioned along the base.
|EXERCISE MACHINE FOR PERFORMING SQUATS - An exercise machine is provided for a user performing squats. A base supports the exercise machine, and an upright member having a free end and an attachment end is mounted to the base at the attachment end and configured to be straddled by the user. A leg pad assembly is adjustably attached to the upright member for vertically adjusting a height of the leg pad assembly. The leg pad assembly has a first leg pad member extending horizontally relative to the upright member and configured to engage a back of the user's legs. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively releasably securing the leg pad assembly in a desired position on the upright member.
|EXERCISE ASSISTING DEVICE - An exercise assisting device comprises foot supports having foot support surfaces respectively, a seat, a seat height adjusting unit, and a seat driving unit. The foot support is provided for bearing foot of a user. The seat is shaped to have a contact surface for supporting buttocks of the user when the user places the feet onto the foot support surfaces. The seat height adjusting unit is configured to move the seat toward a vertical direction and also toward a front-back direction in order to position the seat at a standard position which is located at a standard height from the foot support surface in the vertical direction. Consequently, a knee of the user has a predetermined angle. The seat driving unit is configured to swing the seat about the standard position so as to vary weight of the user which acts on legs of the user. The exercise assisting device further comprises a load regulating means. The load regulating means is configured to vary a load which acts on a knee joint of the user as a height between the contact surface of the seat and the foot support surface in the vertical direction becomes shorter than the standard height.
|AB WEB SYSTEMS - The Ab Web device of the present invention may assist users in effectively working out without having to use and store cumbersome fitness equipment. This innovative item is ideal for individuals looking for a substantially simple way to flatten and strengthen their abdominals without having to lie on their back, thereby decreasing the likelihood of straining the exerciser's neck muscles. The present Ab Web device disclosed herein preferably includes roller gloves having braking mechanisms located proximate digit-tip portions, and leg roller units that may be removably coupled to the roller gloves via connection band(s).
|Exercise Chair - An exercise apparatus in the form of a chair has a seat that is flexibly connected to a base such as with a helical spring that allows flexing in multiple directions. The chair has a base such as a plurality of legs so that it may be fixed with respect to a floor. The chair may include handlebars having handles positioned no higher than the height of the seat above the floor. A user may flex his or body so that the seat flexes with respect to the base and thereby exercise the user's core musculature.
|Exercise Table - An improved exercise table or reformer having an improved tower, adjustable foot bar assembly and/or improved jump board. The improved tower may also be used without being attached to a reformer. The improved tower includes adjustable spring mechanisms and adjustable pulley mechanisms. The improved foot bar assembly includes a captive hook to improve safety. The improved jump board is attached to the frame by dropping into an envelope and by engaging the foot bar assembly.
|Pilates and Multifunction Exercise Machine - A pilates and multifunction exercise machine having a bench, a back and two legs is described.
|Ladder Barrel with Cam Lock - A ladder barrel for use in Pilates type exercise is disclosed. The adjustment mechanism to hold the barrel in place on the floor rail comprises a locking rail and a cam mechanism to press the locking rail into engagement with the floor rail, holding the barrel in position. The locking rail has spring biased plungers to hold it out of engagement with the floor rail when the cam is not engaged.
|PILATES EXERCISE BARREL - An exercise apparatus comprised of a base, a plurality of walls, and a user area, said user area being comprised of a sitting portion and a bending portion, wherein said bending portion is above the sitting portion when a user is seated on said sitting portion, wherein said base is formed by said walls; and wherein said walls, sitting portion, and bending portion to an opening.
|Core balance physical training platform - The core balance physical training platform has an inflatable bladder with a flexible, horizontal top surface and sidewalls, conducive for stepping exercises. The device can be used for other exercises involving standing, sitting, or laying on the device. The device allows for performance of cardiovascular activities, proprioception or balance training, and physical therapy.
|TOY DEVICE FOR COORDINATION AND MOVEMENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT - Toy device (
|Bed Exercise Apparatus - An exercise apparatus that may be used in a bed, primarily for stretching and resistance exercises. The exercise apparatus may be configured with a lower frame and an upper frame. The lower frame is disposed between and connected to a bed frame and a headboard. The upper frame is connected to the lower frame and has exercise equipment attachment couplers.
|Rehabilitation Exercising Equipment Having Balance and Rotation Functions - A rehabilitation exercising equipment includes a main frame, a pivot mechanism pivotally mounted on the main frame, and a seat unit mounted on the pivot mechanism to move in concert with the pivot mechanism. The pivot mechanism includes a rotation shaft rotatably mounted on the main frame, and two first bearings each pivotally mounted on the rotation shaft and each connected with the seat unit so that the seat unit is movable in concert with the two first bearings relative to the rotation shaft. Thus, the seat unit is pivoted leftward and rightward relative to the main frame and is swiveled horizontally relative to the main frame to achieve an exercising, balance or rehabilitating function.
|Multi-axis Adjustable Exercise Machine - A multi-axis adjustable exercise machine which is pivotable about both a pitch axis and a roll axis with respect to a base for allowing an exerciser to perform a wide range of exercises on a pitched or rolled exercise machine. The multi-axis adjustable exercise machine generally includes an exercise machine which is adjustable with respect to a base. The exercise machine may be pivoted about a roll axis to adjust the roll angle of the exercise machine or may be pivoted about a pitch axis to adjust the pitch angle of the exercise machine. One or more actuators may be connected between the base and the exercise machine to effectuate the pivoting of the exercise machine about either or both axes with respect to the base.
|Supporting device for a person's back and head area - The invention relates to a supporting device for the back and head of a human being. Said device comprises a partial area of a back supporting section at the level of the shoulder blade, a central supporting surface in the region of a vertebral column and open areas which are arranged on the both sides of the central supporting surface in such a way that the shoulder blade regions can be lowered beyond the central supporting area. The invention can be used for furniture for the household or workplace.
|DUAL ROTATION ROTARY TORSO EXERCISE BENCH - An exercise machine (
|METHOD OF FABRICATING A SELF-RIGHTING CORE FITNESS BALL AND CORE FITNESS BALL - A core fitness ball includes an inflatable ball and a metal bung within the interior of the ball. The ball further includes a target on an outer surface thereof which designates body positioning information for the user.
|Rehabilitation Exercising Equipment that can Extend a User's Arms and Legs - A rehabilitation exercising equipment includes a main frame, a seat unit mounted on the main frame, and two swinging mechanism each pivotally mounted on the main frame. Thus, when the two swinging mechanism are driven by the user's arms or legs, the two swinging mechanism are pivoted relative to the main frame and are moved outward and inward in a reciprocal manner to exercise or rehabilitate the user's arms and legs so as to achieve an exercising or rehabilitating function.
|SUPPORTIVE EXERCISE DEVICE - Supportive exercise devices assist a user in achieving and maintaining any of a variety of postures prescribed by various exercise practices, including yoga disciplines, and are particularly suited for training, by assisting and guiding a user in proper technique. Such supportive exercise devices are adapted and configured to assist a user in achieving and maintaining an exercise posture and include a seat adapted and configured to be placed under a user, a support frame extending upwardly from the seat, a backrest carried by the support frame, and shoulder straps carried by the support frame, adapted and configured for maintaining the user's shoulders in a predetermined position.
|Proprioception Training and Exercise Device - An exercise apparatus includes a substantially flat, rigid platform for supporting a person's weight. A first inflatable tubular support includes a fastener for clamping the platform to a top surface of the first tubular support. A second inflatable tubular support includes a fastener for fastening a top surface of the second inflatable tubular support to a bottom surface of the first inflatable tubular support. The first inflatable tubular support is inflatable to a first inflation pressure and the second inflatable tubular support is inflatable to a second inflation pressure separately and independently from the first inflation pressure to effect a vertical instability and a horizontal instability of the rigid platform relative to a support surface under the second tubular support.
|KINESIOLOGICAL SUPPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A kinesiological support system for supporting at least one portion of the human body above a base surface. The kinesiological support system including a body. The body includes a tactile surface and a contact surface. The tactile surface is configured to provide an elliptical contact with the at least one portion of the human body. The center of the body and the tactile surface define at least a portion of an ellipse. The contact surface is configured to provide an elliptical path of motion to the body relative to the base surface.
|EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus and method for exercising at least a user's abdominal muscles is provided having a support frame, a platform pivotally connected to the support frame and having means for tilting the platform relative to the frame between a forward tilting position and a rearward tilting position. A bracket connects the platform to the support frame and includes a friction bearing mechanism for rotating the platform 360 degrees. A resistance element is secured between the support frame and platform.
|SLIDING ABDOMINAL EXERCISE DEVICE - A compact, easily storable abdominal exercise device is described that provides a sliding (to-and-fro) form of exercise for a seated user. In addition, the cushion may rotate so that it can also allow a swinging/twisting motion. Consequently, the sliding and/or the sliding+twisting modes of the exercise device allow a greater range of motions for exercising the muscles of the waist and help to stimulate firming and toning of the waist areas more effectively.
|WHOLE BODY EXERCISE DEVICE - A whole body exercise device comprises an upper body exercise part which comprises an upper body support which supports the upper human body, a mat fixing plate which is disposed at an upper surface of the upper body support, a link which is disposed at one side of a lower surface of the upper body support, a rotary shaft which is disposed at the lower surface of the upper body support for a seesaw motion, a crank cam rod which is disposed between the link and a driven shaft pulley, a main shaft pulley which is connected to the driven shaft pulley by a power transmission part, and a driving shaft pulley which is connected by the power transmission part to the main shaft pulley and a motor; and a waist and hip exercise part which comprises a hip support which supports a hip, a height adjustment cylinder which is connected to a lower end of the hip support, a guide, a rail, a power transmission motor for the parallel movement, a reciprocating rotation crank rod, a cam whose one end is connected to the reciprocating rotation crank rod and whose other end is connected to the main shaft pulley through the rotation axis, and a pulley bracket whose one end is connected to the main shaft pulley through the rotation axis and whose other end is fixed to a lower end of a main frame.
|Leg Stretching Machine For Simultaneously Stretching All Stride Muscles And Method Of Using - A muscle-stretching machine designed to provide the user with an easy method of functional and dynamic stretching and also provide the user with flexibility feedback information as to the performance of the stretch, with regards to the included angle between the two legs. A user of the muscle stretching machine can set the roller pad along any point along the back of the user's leg and set the angle the roller pad makes with the floor, so that the angle exceeds the users stride length. The user then lies on their back on the cushioned surface; places one leg on the roller pad and the other leg is allowed to hang down. If the roller pad is set at an angle that exceeds the users stride length, then the leg not on the pad will not contact the floor. As a result, when the free leg drops all the muscles in the user's stride are stretched.
|PILATES REFORMER EXERCISE MACHINE - A reformer includes a combined mount that serves to attach and support a foot bar assembly, a jump board, and a spring bar. The combined mount is easily and quickly attached to a side rail of a frame of the reformer. A carriage of the reformer include a combined wheel axle and strap attachment point, which eliminates the need for a separate strap attachment bracket. The carriage also include side wheels which are mounted on the sides of the carriage, and which are biased outward so that they contact the side rails of the frame of the reformer.
|Adjustable User Support Platform for an Inclinable Exercise Device and Method of Use - A method of using an adjustable user support platform with an inclinable exercise device includes providing an adjustable user support platform movably attached to an adjustable incline of the inclinable exercise device for movement of the adjustable user support platform along the adjustable incline, the adjustable user support platform including a support platform frame with a support platform and a support frame, the support platform frame operably coupled to the support frame for adjustably inclining the support platform frame with support platform relative to the support frame; inclining the support platform frame with the support platform relative to the support frame to a desired tilt angle; and securing the support platform frame with the support platform at the desired pivot angle relative to the support frame.
|CHILD EXERCISE SEAT - A child exercise device including a base assembly, a kick panel support assembly, a kick panel assembly, and a seat assembly. The base assembly includes a housing and a plurality of tracks oriented substantially parallel to each other. The kick panel support assembly is supported by the base and includes a plate coupled to the housing and a front panel coupled to the plate, the front panel having a plurality of apertures. The kick panel assembly is received by the plurality of apertures and includes a frame and a panel supported by the frame. The seat assembly includes a seat adapted to support the child and a plurality of wheels coupled to the seat and adapted to be received in one of the tracks in the base.
|CONFIGURABLE SLIDE BOARD - A configurable slide board includes: two or more board segments, each board segment including a top surface, wherein the board segments releasably engage each other; a gliding surface located along the top surface of the two or more board segments; and a plurality of receiving holes extending through the gliding surface into the board segments, wherein the plurality of receiving holes are adapted to receive a plurality of bumpers; wherein a first subset of the receiving holes are configured to receive a plurality of bumpers to form an octagon, further wherein a second subset the receiving holes are configured to receive a plurality of bumpers to form side-by-side linear slide boards.
|AB Wave abdominal exerciser - The present invention discloses an article of manufacture having at least one curved rail that is supported in an upright position with a supporting mean. The supporting means may be a stand, which may also contain at least one-foot holder and an arm bar. The curved rail or rails contains a seat that is capable of laterally sliding along the curved rail. The seat may swivel and contain handles for additional set of exercises.
|EXERCISE ASSISTING TOOL - An exercise assisting tool includes a seating surface on which a user is seated, and a body portion having a bottom surface formed in a substantially spherical shape. A height H of the seating surface at a lowermost point is set in a range from 100 mm to 450 mm, and a regulator is further provided to suppress any slippage of buttocks of the user from the seating surface. The exercise assisting tool is structured so that the user seated on the seating surface is allowed to tilt the seating surface in all directions while having the bottom surface in contact with the ground surface.
|EXERCISE MACHINE WITH UNSTABLE USER SUPPORT - An unstable user support device designed for mounting on an exercise machine has a base or mounting bracket and a user support platform configured for engagement by the user and pivotally mounted on the base for pivotal movement through a limited angle about a pivot axis extending in a plane parallel to the user support platform, The pivoting movement may be a side to side tilting movement. Stops between the base and support platform control the amount of pivoting movement. This arrangement provides a degree of instability to the platform, to provide a greater challenge to the user's core muscles in balancing the platform while performing an exercise motion.
|Board Exercise Device - A board exercise device that includes a pair of planar boards having a top surfacing with a perimeter and an outer edge, the built-in attachment bars are coupled to the perimeter of the pair of planar boards and include an attachment aperture and a stem portion and one or more banded exercise devices coupled to the built-in attachment bars and allow a user to grasp the one or more banded exercise devices and perform an exercise. The board exercise device also includes a pair of handles coupled to a top of the outer edge of the pair of planar boards that are grasped by the user to transport the board exercise device when the board exercise device is in a folded position and a slide board placed over the top surfacing of the pair of planar boards.
|Waist and hip developer
|Exercise Bench with Rotating Torso Support - An exercising apparatus is disclosed having a padded support for a user's hips and all, or a portion of, the user's torso. The padded support is positioned on either a fixed-length, or an adjustable support at approximately hip height and it is angled upward from the floor on which the exercise device is resting at approximately midway between horizontal and vertical, and is capable of side to side arcuate movement along an axis that is located in line with and above the upper surface of the padded support.
|REFORMER EXERCISE APPARATUS - A reformer exercise apparatus is disclosed that has a generally rectangular frame. The rail portions of the frame each have an upright outer wall, an integral downwardly slanted inner wall and a hidden outwardly open slot therein between the outer and inner walls. A foot bar support assembly movably carried by each of the outwardly open slots supports the foot bar. Each foot bar support assembly has an elongated slide plate movably supported within the slot, a hook plate fastened to the slide plate, and a foot bar support arm rotatably and slidably fastened to the hook plate. A pair of tubular risers each having an upper roller therein at the head end of the frame direct arm cord ends to a cord retraction assembly mounted on the carriage. The retraction assembly releases the cords by pivoting either one of the shoulder stops toward the foot end of the frame.
|EXERCISE MACHINE WITH MOVABLE USER SUPPORT - An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise.
|REHABILITATION OR EXERCISING CHAIR DEVICE - An exercising chair device includes a chair member having a seat element, two handles pivotally attached to the upper and front side portions of the chair member and each having a shaft for engaging with an ankle portion of the user, two levers pivotally attached to the handle and each having a foot support attached to the lower portion, and two cables coupled between the levers and the chair member for applying a spring biasing force to pull the levers and the handles toward the feet of the user. The handles each include an extension adjustably attached to a lower portion of the handle and adjustable relative to the handle to different positions.
|BENCH ATTACHMENT INTENDED TO ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR A PARTNER WHILE PERFORMING MEDICINE BALL CRUNCHES ON A DECLINED EXERCISE BENCH - This invention is an exercise apparatus that relates to the field of exercise. The apparatus is easily attached to an exercise bench and eliminates the need to have an exercise partner present when attempting to maximize the resistance of medicine ball crunches on a declined exercise bench. The apparatus contains a circular frame with a flexible, resilient mat in the center that is being held in place with helically wound coil springs. Such frame is connected to an exterior frame with two arms, left and right that extend outward and then smoothly curve downward towards a mutual base. Each arm on the external frame has a rotation point and the right arm contains an angle adjustment device. The apparatus contains three adjustable height levels as well as an impact support bracket.
|EXERCISE DEVICE, CONNECTOR AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A connector for coupling an exercise device to a five-leg chair includes a plate having a wheel hole, and an exercise device coupler. The coupler may include a plurality of wheel holes. The exercise device coupler may include pin slots.
|MULTI-DIRECTIONAL BODY SWING TRAINER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE AND ADJUSTABLE ATTACHMENTS - An exercise apparatus for providing multi-directional training to the body of a user is disclosed. The exercise apparatus allows the user to exercise the mid-section, hips, legs, ankles and connective tissues enjoining all the muscles in these areas. The exercise apparatus comprises a support, two foot platforms, and means for attaching the foot platforms to the support. The exercise apparatus is designed to be free standing or to be mounted onto other supporting structures. The apparatus has multiple interchangeable parts, attachments and accessories for allowing several types of exercises.
|Reformer - A Pilates reformer includes a pair of rails mounted between a front frame portion and a rear frame portion. A carriage is mounted to the pair of rails. The carriage is mounted to slide along the pair of rails. A rear platform is connected to the pair of rails. A plurality of elastic parts is connected to an elastic part retaining block. The elastic part retaining block is mounted to the front frame portion. The plurality of elastic parts pass through an elastic part pulley. The elastic part pulley is mounted to the rear platform. The elastic part pulley has elastic part retaining loops mounted on elastic part retaining loop retainers. The elastic part retaining loops are sized to fit onto hooks that are mounted to the carriage. The Pilates reformer has at least three hooks. A foot bar extends from the rear frame portion. The rear frame portion includes the rear platform.
|Yoga block - A yoga block in the preferred embodiment of the present invention is a prism-shaped triangular block that provides a stable and solid base on all sides, horizontally and vertically, and is equipped with ergonomically placed hand grooves and multiple level hand slots for tailored use. A yoga block that is prism-shaped and triangular can benefit beginners and advanced yoga practitioners alike in the journey to refine their practice through safe and proper alignment various yoga postures. Furthermore, the present invention in the preferred embodiment is enhanced with large slots at differing height levels, which allows for easy and accurate tracking of improvement and personal goals, creating a truly multi-functional, cost-efficient item for manufacture. A yoga block in the preferred embodiment is preferably composed of lightweight yet sturdy materials such as: foam, cork, or natural wood, but is in no way limited to these suggested materials.
|Reformer Apparatus Having Integral Ergonomic Purchase Translatable into Deployed and Stowed Positions - A Pilates reformer includes a rectangular frame having two transverse ends connected by longitudinal rails, each transverse end comprising a pair of bases and an interconnecting transverse member. A planar carriage attaches to the frame by springs, and is moveable horizontally against force of the springs by means of rollers along the longitudinal rails. An ergonomic purchase confined to the frame is translatable into a stowed position for spatial efficiency, and into a deployed position that enables a user mounted on the carriage to reach the purchase, one of the transverse ends arresting the purchase when fully translated to the stowed or deployed position. The purchase may be a rotatable bench, a slidable and rotatable jump board, a vertically adjustable ballet bar, or the reformer may include a combination of these purchases.
|YOGA MAT - Presented is a yoga exercise mat for use when performing yoga poses, or other floor exercises utilizing various disciplines. Words are presented on the mat surface which bring to the user an inspirational message, which is achieved by reading the inspirational indicia, thinking it, or just by seeing it. The mat is elliptical in shape to convey a sense of harmony, flow, and balance, and has a color which is a soothing and mood altering color.
|EXERCISE ASSISTING DEVICE - The exercise assisting device includes a support unit (
|Exercise mat and system for ensuring proper form and posture during exercise - An exercise system preferably having a mat dimensioned to support a user stretched out on the floor. The mat has a central fastening band disposed widthwise across the mat. A belt fits around the midsection of the user adapted to be aligned with and at least partially adhere to the fastening band of the mat. The user is intended to perform certain flexibility exercises with the belt in contact with the fastening band. If the user lifts her midsection off of the mat during such exercises, the removal of the belt makes an audible noise (and the mat tugs on the user) to cue the user to reposition her body flat on the mat. The fastening band preferably includes one half of a hook-and-loop-type fastener and the belt comprises the other mating half. Alternatively, one or both of the band and belt may be provided with an adhesive material.
|STANDING TRACTION DEVICE - An exercise apparatus includes an adjustable support frame configured be adjusted to raise or lower a waist portion thereof to accommodate users of different heights standing adjacent thereto on a support surface. The exercise apparatus also includes a pivotal upper body support constructed and arranged to pivot relative to the support frame. The upper body support is configured to receive a torso of a user standing adjacent to the adjustable support frame, and facilitate a traction exercise to stretch a spine of the user when the torso of the user engages the pivotal upper body support and bends over the support frame.
|EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device is disclosed that is designed to roll. It has an indentation that is adapted to receive a user's spine and two cushioned areas that is adapted to receive the areas of the users back around the spine. The device may be made from several pieces which may be mechanically coupled.
|Rehabilitation Exercising Equipment that can Extend a User's Legs - A rehabilitation exercising equipment includes a main frame, a seat unit mounted on the main frame, a first geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame, a second geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame, a connecting mechanism mounted between the first geared member and the second geared member to connect the first geared member and the second geared member, and two pivot mechanisms connected with the first geared member and the second geared member. Thus, when the two pivot mechanisms are driven by the user's feet, the two pivot mechanisms are pivoted forward and backward relative to the main frame in two opposite directions by connection of the connecting mechanism so as to exercise or rehabilitate the user's legs, thereby achieving an exercising or rehabilitating function.
|Rehabilitation Exercising Equipment that can Extend a User's Waist, Arms and Legs - A rehabilitation exercising equipment includes a frame unit, a seat unit mounted on the frame unit, a first geared member rotatably mounted on the frame unit, a second geared member rotatably mounted on the frame unit, a connecting member mounted between the first geared member and the second geared member to connect the first geared member and the second geared member, and a control handle connected with the first geared member. Thus, a user' hands can hold the control handle to move the control handle forward and backward so as to exercise or rehabilitate the user's waist, arms and legs.
|Balance trainer - A balance training device is provided having a body mounted on a flexible pedestal connected to a stable base. The pedestal includes a spring or other similar flexible connection. A user sitting on the body will use muscles of their legs and abdomen to maintain balance on the device.
|Multifunctional Fitness Apparatus - A multifunctional fitness apparatus contains: a base including a rolling disc and a rotating disc; a first guide rail set; a seat connected with the base and including two connecting shafts; a second guide rail set and a third guide rail set connecting with the two shafts axially; a first pedal set and a second pedal set coupling with the second guide rail set and the third guide rail set; and the first pedal set including a first post, a first handle, and a first roller; the second pedal set including a second post, a second handle, and a second roller. Thereby, the user holds the first handle and the second handle by two hands and kneels, sits, or stands on the first pedal set and the second pedal set to exercise.
|Rehabilitation Exercising Equipment that can Extend a User's Arms and Legs - A rehabilitation exercising equipment includes a main frame, a first geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame, a second geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame, a connecting mechanism mounted between the first geared member and the second geared member so that the first geared member and the second geared member are movable in concert with each other, a first idle geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame and connected with the connecting mechanism, a second idle geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame and connected with the connecting mechanism, and two handlebars secured on the first geared member and the second geared member respectively. Thus, a user's hands can hold the handlebars to pivot the handlebars in two opposite directions by connection of the connecting mechanism so as to achieve an exercising or rehabilitating function.
|Training Mat, Arrangement of Training Mats, Use of One or More Training Mats - A training mat (
|Spine Rehabilitation Exercise Device - A spine rehabilitation exercise device comprises a soleplate; and an exercise mechanism disposed on the soleplate, wherein the exercise mechanism comprises a sliding mechanism movably disposed on the soleplate; a supporting base movably mounted on top of the sliding mechanism, the supporting base being capable of rocking on top of the sliding mechanism; a pillow mounted on the supporting base; and an elastic assembly disposed between the pillow and the supporting base. The whole device has simple structure, convenient assembly, small and compact volume and good mobility and portability; the device can not only have health care and therapeutic effects on spine, but also be used as a pillow on other occasions, thereby having high practicability and better flexibility in use; moreover, the device is not driven by a power supply, so that it is safer and more reliable to use.
|Rehabilitation Exercising Equipment that can Extend a User's Waist and Back - A rehabilitation exercising equipment includes a main frame, a seat mounted on the main frame, and a pivot mechanism pivotally mounted on the main frame and pivotable relative to the seat. Thus, when a user is seated on the seat, he/she can apply a force on the pivot mechanism to pivot the pivot mechanism backward and forward so as to extend and contract the user's waist and back, thereby achieving an exercising or rehabilitating function.
|PORTABLE AND ADJUSTABLE EXERCISE SUPPORT SYSTEM - A portable and adjustable hand support exercise device is disclosed. The device can include two platform support structure groups. Each group can have a bottom platform, a top platform, and an optional middle platform. The platforms can include interlocking members. An exercise support system having two platform support structure groups and a bridge member is also disclosed.
|EXERCISE BALL AND SIMILAR STATIONARY EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - An exercise ball including: a spherical elastomer ball; and a device one of mounted and integral therewith for one or more of; increasing a usefulness of the ball for performing a greater range of exercises than would be possible without the device; increasing a stability of the ball to minimize injuries resulting from use thereof; and increasing an easiness of use of the ball than would be possible without the device.
|INFLATABLE EXERCISE APPARATUS - An inflatable exercise apparatus having inflatable bladder segments in fluid communication with each other. The inflatable exercise apparatus includes a valve control mechanism that may control the flow of a fluid between the bladder segments, thereby allowing for the adjustment of the pressure in each bladder segment. Adjusting the pressure in each bladder segment may allow the user to vary the levels of resistance during exercise. The bladder segments may be operably connected to bases. The bladder segments may have a plateau that is configured to accommodate each user's stance dimension, along with ridges to assist in securing the feet of the user in a neutral position. The apparatus may also include band brackets for the attachment of other exercise devices, for example exercise bands or balancing devices. The bases may be pivotably connected so as to allow the apparatus to fold to accommodate a storage state.
|EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus (
|Yoga Asana Stand - The yoga asana stand
|ROLLER BARRE - The present disclosure provides an exercise device comprising a base that is attached onto an exercise machine and a rolling rod, which is cradled into the base. The apparatus can be attached either into the jumpboard connection located near the footbar or into the shoulder rests depending on the reformer model. The attachment site allows the user to perform a wide variety of movements or exercises in a manner depending on level or special considerations. Related methods of exercise are also provided. A DVD, instructional manual, or programming exercises may optionally be included.
|Physical Therapy Device and Methods for Use Thereof - The present application relates to a physical therapy device to strengthen and prevent atrophy in muscles for use while seated in a chair or a wheelchair or while lying in a bed. The physical therapy device includes a back rest; right and left upper arm rests coupled to the back rest by a first connector; and right and left lower arm rests coupled to the right and left upper arm rests, respectively, by a second connector. Each lower arm rest comprises a handle. Each upper arm rest is configured to move towards the back rest at the first connector to fold flush against the back rest. The physical therapy device further comprises an extender coupled to the back rest; right and left upper leg units coupled to the extender by a third connector; and right and left lower leg units coupled to the right and left upper leg units, respectively, by a fourth connector. Each lower leg unit comprises a stirrup.
|TRAINING DEVICE FOR BALANCE, AGILITY AND PROPRIOCEPTION EXERCISES - A training device for balance, agility and proprioception exercises includes a base having a top surface, bottom surface, and a flexible member affixed to the base top surface. The flexible member is inflatable to a pressure for supporting a person and comprises a first bladder surrounding a second bladder, the relative diameter of the second bladder smaller than the first bladder.
|MULTIPURPOSE EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus for cooperating with an exercise ball during performance of core exercises thereon. The exercise apparatus comprises: (i) an exercise platform comprising a framework defining a first opening approximate its proximal end for receiving therein a first padded exercise mat and a second opening approximate its distal end for receiving therein a second padded exercise mat; (ii) an upright framework engaged with the exercise platform framework at its proximal end, the upright framework having a vertically adjustable backplate with an adjustable headrest and an adjustable handlebar grip, a handgrip support rail and a stabilizer bar integrally engaged with the proximal end of the exercise platform; (iii) a first padded exercise mat for demountable installation into the first opening defined in the exercise platform framework; and (iv) a second padded exercise mat for demountable installation into the first opening defined in the exercise platform framework.
|Portable Adjustable Multi-Purpose Exercise Device - A new and useful portable adjustable multi-purpose exercise device which is collapsible when not in use, relatively inexpensive, allows for a multitude of exercises to be performed for every major part of the body and focuses on exercises which implement the user's body weight as resistance. The device essentially comprises two triangular support frames and an attached stabilizer bar, which when assembled yields a pyramidal prismatic structure upon which the user performs a variety of exercises. The configuration of the device changes as the user optionally places an exercise grip bar in various receiving grooves. This device is believed to be useful in the home setting, whereby the individual user may obtain a full work-out without the need for larger home gym systems. A device according to the invention is also believed to be favorable for use in large gym environments, hospital therapy rooms, classes and other fitness-related facilities.
|HEALTH BICYCLE WITH ARM EXERCISE FUNCTION - Disclosed is a sporting apparatus for handstand which makes it possible to protect a user's ankle, knee and waist during an exercise by distributing the loads which focus on a user's ankle while a user's lying-down posture with his back on a backrest board is rotated to a handstand posture, so a weak and old person or a user whose bones can easily fracture can do exercise in safe. The sporting apparatus comprises a base mounted on the ground and having a handle being installed on the upper side of it; a backrest board which is rotatably hinged to the base and supports a user's back; an angle-shaped lower body mounting part which is integrally engaged to a lower side of the backrest board and on which is disposed a sitting board allowing a user to sit on it, an ankle fixing rod is formed at a lower side, and bumper part connecting the backrest board and the base while providing a bumper force.
|EXERCISE DEVICE WITH TRACK AND SLEDS - An exercise device is disclosed. The exercise device includes a track having at least two parallel rails. The exercise device further includes first and second padded sleds, each padded sled having rollers attached to an underside of a base, the rollers being adapted to engage and roll along two of the at least two parallel rails. Each padded sled further includes a brake for applying a braking force against at least one of the at least two parallel rails to inhibit movement of the first padded sled, or to lock the associated padded sled into a location along the track. The exercise device can also include a static pad configured for immovable placement on the track.
|Stability Ball Rapid Inflation System - A stability ball inflation and deflation system includes a stability ball with a bore, and a plug within the bore walls. An air-control module engaged within the axial channel of the plug selectively allows air to pass in one or both directions. The air-control module includes a one-way air valve, and a cap releasably sealable to the plug. An airway extending from the one-way valve provides fluid communication with the interior of the stability ball. An inflator adapted to engage the one-way air valve may be removably coupled to the air valve, and provide air passages to direct air from a pressurized air cartridge into the stability ball.
|Swinging and climbing exercise apparatus - An exercise apparatus includes a base frame having a rear track and a front column, a handle attached to the column for supporting a user, a lever includes an upper portion pivotally attached to an upper portion of the column and a lower portion movably engaged with the track of the base frame for guiding the lever to rotate relative to the column, and a support device is slidably and movably engaged with the lever for moving up and down along the lever and for allowing the user to conduct either the swinging exercise or the climbing or elevating exercise or to exercise or train either his upper muscle groups or his abdominal muscle groups with a single exercise machine.
|YOGA BLOCKS WITH BOW-SHAPED CROSS-SECTIONS - A yoga block includes two opposite side surfaces, and a convex cambered surface, a plane surface. The yoga block allows users to achieve or maintain certain poses, stretches, exercises or therapeutic positions. Because of the bow-shaped cross-section, the center of gravity of the yoga block is lower than the center of gravity of the conventional rectangular or brick shaped yoga block. Therefore, the yoga block is more stable during operation when being located on the ground. Any risk of injury is reduced or eliminated due to the yoga block is toppled over during operation.
|EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention includes an exercise apparatus adapted to exercise a user's gluteus muscles. The exercise apparatus and method of use allow the user to focus on and exercise gluteus muscles with specificity. Embodiments of the exercise apparatus include an upper body support, a foot support, and an exercise space. The exercise space is typically disposed substantially between an upper body support and a foot support, and permits substantial movement of a user's hips in both a forward direction and a rearward direction, substantially in or parallel to a user's sagittal plane. The exercise apparatus is adapted to load a user's gluteus muscles throughout a generally large range of gluteus muscle flexion and extension.
|ADAPTOR FOR CONVERTING CONVENTIONAL OFFICE CHAIR INTO A MULTIFUNCTIONAL OFFICE/FITNESS CHAIR - The invention is directed to an adaptor for converting a conventional office chair into a multifunctional office/fitness chair. The adaptor comprises a seat connector, a pair of rowing shafts, a seat post holder, and a foldable footrest. By adjusting the angle of the backrest up to 120°, a user can use the converted chair either as a conventional office chair, or as a fitness chair capable of assisting the user, including an overweight person, to do sit-up exercises in a rowing motion which focuses the exercise forces on the abdominal muscles, burns abdomen fat pad, and therefore effectively reduces waist line. Further, because the rowing motion is assisted by the backrest and armrest, the risk to injure the neck or back is eliminated.
|STANDING-UP TRAINER - A standing-up trainer, in particular for use in rehabilitation for mobilizing persons having limited mobility. In order to adjust a seat base between a sitting position and a standing position, a positioning unit that is adjustable by a drive is provided, and at least one securing device for securing the convalescent is provided.
|BACK MACHINE AND METHOD - A back machine and method that can be employed by individuals particularly those with chronic back pain to stretch the lower back muscles, realign and strengthen the lower spine and also to reduce pain. The back machine includes a base portion and a frame portion. The frame portion includes a lower end attached to the base portion. The frame portion extends in a vertical direction from the base portion to a height that is substantially above that of an average user standing upright on said base portion. The back machine includes a handle bar portion, a right foot support elevated above the base; a right leg restraint adjacent to the right foot support; a left foot support elevated above the base; and a left leg restraint restraining movement of a user's left leg when elevated.
|SELF-OPERATING BACK STRETCHING DEVICE - A manually operated back stretching device may relieve compressive forces of the lower lumbar vertebrae and may safely stretch lower back muscles. The device may include a platform to support a user's lower legs. As the user moves a portion of the device with their arms towards their legs, the forward edge of the platform may rise up and tilt away from the user's torso, causing the user's hips to lift off the floor and stretching the user's back at the same time. As the user moves their arms back over their head, the user's back and legs may relax while the arms are pulled above the user's head. The result may be a back-and-forth dynamic rotational arching motion to repetitively raise the completely relaxed hips and tilt them forward to decompress the spine using appropriate longitudinal and torsion forces at the most pain causing compression points of the lower lumbar vertebrae. The device may safely stretch lower back muscles by incrementally stretching and releasing totally relaxed muscles a relative amount to squeeze out and remove toxic biochemicals from damaged muscle areas unreachable by direct massage.
|MODULAR EXERCISE PLATFORM - A modular exercise platform and method for assembling the same. A modular exercise platform may include two short tubes arranged parallel to each other; two long tubes arranged parallel to each other and perpendicular to the two short tubes thereby defining a rectangular frame including four junctions between the two short tubes and the two long tubes; and four gussets, each arranged at one of the four junctions.
|Exercise Device - An exercise device is provided including a vertical support tube, base section, middle section, back support section, and upper section. The base section may include a base brace attachable to the vertical support tube, a base mounting plate attachable to the base brace, and legs. The middle section may removably attach to the vertical support tube and provide front bars and arm supports. The back support section may provide an adjustable back support pad. The upper section may provide one or more upper handles. The legs, the front bars, and the arm supports are rotatable to at least a down position and an up position.
|Exercise Machine Support System - An exercise machine support system for providing increased versatility including inclination or declination of an exercise surface, a reduction in the overall length and width of the exercise machine, and an enhanced user interface which reduces the risk of injury. The exercise machine support system generally includes a cantilevered exercise machine which is adapted to have a variable angle of incline or decline with respect to a horizontal ground surface. The exercise machine will generally include a base and a support which extends between the base and the exercise machine. The upper end of the support is connected to the exercise machine by a first pivot such that the exercise machine pivots about the support. An adjustment device may be utilized to pivot the exercise machine and thus adjust its angle of incline. Various types of adjustment devices are disclosed, including an actuator, ratchet-and-pawl, gears, and cam.
|COLLAPSIBLE BABY BOUNCER - A collapsible baby bouncer for portable travel comprising a seat having two leg holes in a seat pocket, at least three support legs that form a tripod, at least three springs that extend from the top end of a support leg to the seat, and structural arms for retaining the support legs in an operational configuration. The baby bouncer further includes at least one structural arm can be collapsed to allow said baby bounder to be formed into an elongated shape that can fit into a carry sleeve.
|Plyometric Exercise Apparatus - A plyometric exercise device and associated method is disclosed. The device comprises a polyhedron with a plurality of side surfaces. At least two exercise platforms are mounted to a respective two side surfaces of the polyhedron, each of the side surfaces having a respective, opposing, parallel base surface of the polyhedron. The polyhedron is configured such that each of the side surfaces is at a different height above and parallel to a floor when its opposite base surface is set on the floor. A method of exercising using the device includes setting any one of the base surfaces on the floor and exercising on the exercise platform opposing the base surface at the corresponding height, and setting one of the other base surfaces on the floor and exercising on the exercise platform opposing the base surface on the opposing height.
|Foldable aerobic exercise chair - An exercise chair includes a supporting stay pivotally coupled to a primary frame, a seat member coupled to the primary frame and the supporting stay and adjustable between a working position and a folded storing position, two cables attached to the primary frame with pulleys and each having two end fittings, two handles selectively coupled to the fittings for being operated by the hands of the user, and two foot straps selectively coupled to the other fittings for being operated by feet of the user when the exercise chair is either at the working position or at the folded storing position. The exercise chair is useable to conduct ladder climbing exercises when the exercise chair is folded to the folding or storing position.
|Exercise Machine Carriage System - An exercise machine carriage system which allows for a wide range of exercises while maintaining improved balance and control for the exerciser. The exercise machine generally includes a stationary frame and a carriage adapted to slide along at least one track on the frame. The carriage may include at least one opening on its upper surface to be used by an exerciser to perform a variety of exercises. The carriage may also include, either in combination with the openings or alternatively, at least one carriage strap extending across its upper surface for use in a variety of exercises. Platforms may also be included on either end of the frame, each of the platforms including its own platform strap. By utilizing such openings and/or straps, a wide variety of exercises may be accomplished that otherwise would be difficult or impossible to perform on conventional exercise machines.
|PROPRIOCEPTION TRAINING AND EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus includes a substantially flat, rigid platform for supporting a user during exercise. An inflatable tubular support having an upper portion with a first radial outside diameter, and a lower portion with a second radial outside diameter that is greater than the first radial outside diameter, is coupled to the platform by a fastener. The tubular support defines a central opening that communicates between the platform and a support surface. The platform includes a venting structure for releasing air from the central opening during use. The inflatable support includes an intermediate portion between the upper portion and the lower portion of the tubular support, the intermediate portion including a support feature to restrain the intermediate portion from radial expansion induced by an air pressure internal to the integral inflatable support.
|GYMNASTIC EQUIPMENT - A gymnastic equipment usable to perform a training exercise in sitting position and comprising at least one flexible member that is delimited by two end portions, associated with a bucket seat provided with a seat and a backrest connected to each other by a respective elbow; a handgrip being carried by the flexible member between the end portions; a load unit being associated to the flexible member to be suitable, in use, to exert resistance against movements of the handgrip relative to the bucket seat; the load unit being arranged between the end portions to connect them one to the other.
|EXERCISE ASSISTING APPARATUS - An exercise assisting apparatus has a seat with a contact surface of which position is varied within an adjustable range defined by a user's physique in order to successfully adjust the user's knee at a desired bent angle irrespective of the user's height. The seat
|EXERCISE STEP USING SPIRALLY SHAPED AIR-CUSHIONING LEGS - Disclosed are embodiments of an exercise step that utilize spirally shaped air-cushioning legs. The direction of the spiral of the air-cushioning legs is alternated around the periphery of the exercise step to eliminate rotational creep. Flow regulators are utilized to control the flow of air from the top of each of the air-cushioning legs into an interior portion of the base of the exercise step. Spokes provide an air flow passage between the air flow regulators and the central air regulator, as well as providing structural support for the base. Rings are also used around the base that inner connect the spokes and provide additional support. Recessed portions of a lower plate of the base are welded to an upper plate during a blow molding process to add additional support to the base of the exercise step.
|METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIBROTACTILE MOTIONAL TRAINING EMPLOYING COGNITIVE SPATIAL ACTIVITY - A method and apparatus is disclosed for providing motional training, such as treatment of disequilibrium and movement and balance disorders, using cognitive spatial activity and by providing a subject with vibrotactile feedback in response to an attempt to perform the spatial activity.
|INFRARED HEAT EXERCISE PAD - A flexible infrared heat exercise pad provides a warming surface through the use of infrared energy transmissions from the pad to the user. The infrared heat exercise pad includes a top layer and a bottom layer of cloth material, sandwiching a coiled heating wire having an upper and lower foil layer. A layer of padding, such as foam or cotton-based padding, is provided. A power source is connected to the coiled heating wire to provide a current through the wire. In response to the current, infrared heat is created and, by coupling through the upper and lower foil layers, provides a consistent heat emission from the surfaces of the pad. The heat level can be set ranging from low to high, and the duration of heating can be set to accommodate workouts having varying periods of use, or for the first portion of a workout, for example.
|WORKOUT BENCH - A workout bench which includes a first assembly comprising a first vertical member and a second vertical member, wherein a first horizontal member interconnects a first end of the first vertical member to a first end of the second vertical member, and a second horizontal member interconnects a second end of the first vertical member to a second end of the second vertical member. The workout bench further includes a third assembly comprising a third vertical member and a fourth vertical member, wherein a third horizontal member interconnects a first end of the third vertical member to a first end of the fourth vertical member, and a fourth horizontal member interconnects a second end of the third vertical member to a second end of the fourth vertical member. A second assembly comprising a fifth horizontal member interconnects a first end of the second vertical member and a first end of the third vertical member. An upwardly facing, hemispherical cradle is disposed on the fifth horizontal member.
|Collapsible exercise chair - An exercise chair of the type wherein a user can sit on a seating platform and extend and retract his legs while his feet are resting on a spring-resisted foot rod includes a structure which permits the chairs to be stacked in nested relationship or a structure using foldable support legs for a seating platform allowing the seating platform to be folded into close relationship with a base frame for storage purposes.
|SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXERCISING - An abdominal exercise device includes a support structure, a track movable relative to the support structure, and a body support member movable relative to the support structure and track. A locking mechanism attaches to the track, and selectively secures the track at a fixed orientation relative to the support structure. In a first state, the locking mechanism restricts the track from rotating relative to the support structure. In a second state, the locking mechanism allows the track to rotate relative to the support structure. In using the exercise device, the user may obtain any of three motions. A first motion is provided by sliding the body support member along the track. A second motion is provided by rotating the track relative to the support structure. A third motion is a combined motion in which the body support slides along the track and the track rotates relative to the support structure.
|STRENGTHENING AND REHABILITATION EXERCISE APPARATUS - A strengthening and rehabilitation exercise apparatus includes a hip joint strengthening and rehabilitation exercise apparatus for strengthening a pelvis, an abdominal region, and a waist through exercise of a lower body symmetrically interlocking with a weight while fixing an upper body in a prone position, a hip joint strengthening and rehabilitation exercise apparatus for strengthening the pelvis, the abdominal region, and the waist through exercise of the upper body interlocking with the weight while fixing the lower body in a sitting position, a waist joint strengthening and rehabilitation exercise apparatus for strengthening the waist and the abdominal region through exercise of the upper body interlocking with the weight while fixing legs and the pelvis in a straight line in a supine position, and a stretching apparatus for performing muscle exercise of a back and shoulders using hands and arms in the sitting position.
|MULTI-DIMENSIONAL ABDOMEN EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise machine applicable for strengthening a user's abdominal muscles is described. The exercise machine can include a track frame having a higher end and a lower end. Kneeling assemblies may be mounted on parallel gliding rails of the track frame to receive the knees from a user to make movements up and down between the lower end and the higher end of the track frame. A rotationally adjustable armrest holder may be adjustable rotationally mounted on the upper end of the track frame. The armrest holder can be oriented towards a direction having an angular relationship with an axis of the track frame between the lower end and the higher end. The armrest holder may capable of supporting the arms of the user making the movements with a twisting effect according to the angular relationship.
|Foldable Prone Support - A device is disclosed that provides for relaxation and back stretching. In particular, the device allows the user to assume a position similar to the prone fetal position, often referred to as the "balasana" or "child's pose" in yoga. The device provides additional advantages over traditional ways of assuming the "child's pose" by providing support for the user's body which relieves the stress caused at the point of contact between the floor and the user's feet, knees and ankles. A cavity is disposed for accommodating the user's face, allowing for comfortable breathing. Further, the facial cavity supports the user's head in such a way as to align the spine while stretching. The device of the invention utilizes gravity to enhance the stretch of the user's back and spine over the traditional "child's pose" without placing the user of the device in an unnatural or uncomfortable position. The device folds into an aesthetically pleasing cube for easy storage or for use as a support surface for sitting or as a table.
|TRAINING APPARATUS - A training apparatus (
|Foldable Exercise Apparatus - A foldable exercise apparatus having a rigid frame back wall with hinged rigid frame side walls with one of the side walls having a hinged cross brace that is fastenable to the opposing side wall. Also provided is a collapsible bench attachable to the exercise apparatus in its folded state. Further provided are wheels, with each wheel mounted to a respective side wall front end to aid in deploying and folding the side walls. The exercise apparatus rigid frame provides a plurality of exercise equipment apertures to support the storage of exercise equipment components until needed.
|Core Exercise Device - The present invention is core exercise device that allows lateral movement during a core exercise such as a sit-up, leg lift, or crunch in order to activate, exercise, and strengthen core muscles.
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|Strength Training Workout Bench - A rectangular workout bench with removable legs for use directly on the floor or raised on legs
|FITNESS CHAIR - A fitness device includes a chair body carrying a rotating wheel, and parallel support frame bars fixedly mounted at the bottom side of the chair body, each support frame bar defining a first base frame bar portion and a second base frame bar portion that are longitudinally connected in a line and define therebetween a predetermined contained angle facing toward the chair body and smaller than 180 degrees for selectively supporting the fitness device on the floor in two reversed directions for different types of exercises.
|FULL-BODY BOARD SPORTS TRAINING DEVICE - A board-based training device is provided. The board-based training device can comprise at least one piece having an underlying unbalanced surface. The unbalanced surface can be shaped to be unstable when placed on a ground. The piece can further have a support surface for supporting a deck. The training device can also include at least one securing mechanism for reversibly attaching the support surface of the piece against a bottom surface of the deck. The reversible attachment can secure the piece to the deck such that the movement of the secured piece with respect to the deck can be restrained. The unbalanced shape can be conical, the long axis of which being aligned with the long axis of the piece. The device can further include at least one attachment point for attaching at least one linkage.
|MOVABLE KNEELING PAD ASSEMBLY FOR AN ABDOMINAL EXERCISE DEVICE - A movable kneeling pad assembly for an abdominal exercise device has a main pad and a wheel seat. The main pad has at least one kneeling recess formed in an upper surface of the main pad. The wheel seat is mounted on a lower surface of the main pad and has multiple wheels protruding from the lower surface of the main pad. The kneeling pad assembly provides a comfortable support for a user's knees. As the kneeling pad assembly is movable by rotation of the wheels, the user has to put forth high abdominal strength in order to simultaneously perform movements of his upper body and his lower body. Therefore, abdominal muscles of the user can be trained effectively and efficiently, and exercise intensity when using the abdominal exercise device is high enough for professional workout exercisers.
|Support Device Used During Exercise - A support device used during exercise that an individual places behind the neck during exercise, providing proper neck support and body alignment. The device provides support for the upper thoracic spine while performing abdominal exercise, and may be used to exercise the neck itself and provide a form of spinal traction.
|PORTABLE CHEST EXERCISE PAD - A portable chest exercise pad for exercise has a convex pad having upper and lower tapered ends, a flat bottom surface extending between the upper and lower tapered ends, a convex top surface separated from the bottom surface, the convex top surface having an apex between opposing upper and lower inclined surfaces that rise respectively from the upper and lower tapered ends toward the apex, and left and right sides extending between the upper and lower tapered ends and separated from each, the left and right sides having opposing cutout regions positioned so that a width of the convex pad increases moving in the length direction from the apex toward the upper tapered end.
|Slidable Exercise Apparatus - A slidable exercise apparatus includes a pair of platforms, each platform including a base having opposed upper and lower generally planar surfaces and a generally rigid construction. A pad has a lower surface attached to the base upper surface and has a generally cushioned construction. Each platform includes a plurality of skid plates situated on the base lower surface, each skid plate having a smooth outer surface configured to slide on a floor surface.
|Therapeutic integrator apparatus - A therapeutic integrator for use with children, toddlers and infants. The integrator includes a frame, and an expandable fabric top disposed at the top of the frame. The fabric top includes a fabric base and a fabric top supplement.
|EXERCISE DEVICE OF AN OSCILLATION TYPE - An exercise device of an oscillation type is provided having upper and lower panels, and a magnet mounted on the lower plate for generating a magnetic field. A middle ring is coupled to a lower side of the magnet, an outer ring is formed along circumference of the lower plate, and an upper ring is mounted on a lower side of the outer ring. A bobbin is inserted into a magnetic gap formed between the upper ring and the middle ring. Voice coils are wound around the bobbin for oscillating the upper panel upward and downward while interacting with a magnetic field. A linear bushing bearing unit is mounted between the upper panel and the lower panel and a shaft is inserted therebetween for ensuring the bobbin moves in a vertical direction. A buffer spring is formed between the upper and lower panels for buffering oscillation of the upper panel.
|EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH RESILIENT FOOT SUPPORT - An exerciser including a movable body carriage mounted on an exerciser frame for movement along tracks provided by the frame. A resilient foot engaging assembly extends from the exerciser frame. The resilient foot engaging assembly is adapted to be engaged by the user's feet to absorb the energy of movement in a first direction and to provide the user with a bouncing movement, which the user may translate into a movement of the movable body carriage in the opposite direction. The resilient foot engaging assembly may be provided as an attachment and retrofitted to existing exercisers. The resilient foot engaging assembly includes a unit mounting frame assembly and an independent usable exercising unit, such as an inflated dome or trampoline unit, removably secured thereon. The exerciser may include a resilient resistance system coupled to the movable body carriage and a set of pull lines with user grips trained over pulleys carried by the exerciser frame. Also disclosed are methods for enabling users to exercise in either one of two different modes.
|ADJUSTABLE PLATFORM FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY - A therapeutic platform to facilitate increased functioning of the trunk and upper extremities of a subject includes a means for measuring and documenting specific height and angle adjustments thereby permitting reliable repeatability of platform position. The platform includes a top with fold out legs that telescope for top height adjustment, and angular adjustment of the top. A unobstructed area between the legs permits among other positions, a knees-forward sitting position where the top partially wraps about the subject, and sitting position atop the table whereby the subject can align their feet to their centerline when transitioning from a sitting to standing position.
|STEP PLATFORM FOR SLOW STEP EXERCISES - A step platform for slow step exercises is provided and has a basic structural block which is formed as a solid block made of a lightweight styrene foam material and includes a plurality of first concave portions formed in a bottom surface of styrene foam by using a plurality of first hollow holes formed in a predetermined shape which includes a penetrating hole perpendicularly penetrating the styrene foam from the bottom surface toward the upper surface or which includes a non-penetrating portion formed inside the penetrating hole; and predetermined single or plural step plates for distributing a load and ensuring a load bearing performance, bonded or adhered to the upper surface of the basic structural block.
|EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device comprises a base having a generally planar top. The base is supported at a first height above a support surface by downwardly extending supports, or may be raised to a second height by one or more extendable feet. The exercise device may include an exercise tower rotatably mounted to the base and movable between a stored position under the base and a raised position in which it extends above the base. The base and tower may define one more exercise accessory attachment points or mounts and such accessories may be stored in a storage area associated with the tower.
|Arched abdominal (multipurpose) exercise device - The present invention is an awesome abdominal exercise bench device with a multipurpose function to replace traditional flat benches. This device will help work and tone all parts of the body, while the abdominal muscles are in a stretched and elongated state, during all the exercises, it can aid with. This bench is an arched shape bench. The body is made up of 2 metal (steel) tubing's bent in an arch shape, and is connected with a welded metal meshwork, which is also in an arched shape of a somewhat of a semicircular shape. The whole bench is curved in a semi-lunar form, including the leg and the support system. This can withstand great body masses. The bench has leather surface padding, sized and built over the bench, to provide comfort, and no slipping during exercise.
|FOAM EXERCISE BENCH - A foam exercise bench includes a single, elongated foam member, having a left side section, a right side section, a head end, a leg end, a flat bottom surface, and an angled top surface. The top surface forming a leg area, a seat area, an inclined back area and a generally flat area. These areas functioning to receive a user and to allow the same to perform a variety of strength training exercises.
|Detachable Envelopement Type Exerciser - An exerciser includes a support (
|CORE MUSCLE GROUP TRAINING EQUIPMENT AND ITS METHOD OF USE - A core muscle group training equipment includes a seat, a backrest located on the back side of the seat and a damping mechanism provided at the bottom side of the seat. When sitting on the seat and resting the back on the backrest, the user can selectively bend the upper body forwards and backwards to contract the proximal muscles, or keep the upper body immovable and move the lower body up and down to contract distal muscles. By means of biasing of the seat and the damping effect provided by the damping mechanism during operation, the muscle strength of the abdominal muscles is trained. When releasing the pressure, the damping mechanism returns the machine parts smoothly, preventing accidental injury.
|Exercise Apparatus and Associated Methods - An exercise apparatus may include a track having a first end and a second end, and a first pad fixedly attached to the first end of the track. The first pad may include a pedestal, a support structure attached to a lower surface of the pedestal and extending generally downwards therefrom, and an attachment member extending from a surface of the support structure to an outer edge of the pedestal. The exercise apparatus may also include a second pad slidably coupled to the track. The second pad may include a slidable vehicle and a top pad fixedly connected to the slidable vehicle. The exercise apparatus may further include a first bumper and a second bumper connected to the track. The first bumper may be connected to the track adjacent the first end, and the second bumper may be connected to the track adjacent the second end.
|HALF BALL EXERCISE DEVICE HAVING A ROTATING PLATFORM - A Half-Ball Exercise Apparatus or Device for the purpose of physical therapy, strength, and conditioning includes an inflatable portion and a rotating platform. The inflatable portion is attached to the rotating platform.
|ASSISTED CHIN/DIP EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH ADJUSTABLE CHIN-UP/PULL-UP HANDLES - An assisted chin/dip exercise apparatus has a main frame and an assist or foot bar pivotally mounted on the frame and linked to a weight stack or resistance for assisting a user standing on the foot bar during performance of chin and dip exercises. The main frame has a first, overhead handle assembly and a second, dip handle assembly below the first handle assembly. The first handle assembly includes a pair of adjustably mounted handles freely pivotable between a first, chin-up position in which the handles extend towards one another at a rearward angle with a small spacing between the handles and a second, pull-up position in which the handles extend in a forward direction and are spaced apart by a larger spacing sufficient to provide head clearance for a user stepping onto the foot bar or while performing a dip exercise.
|RESISTANCE REGULATING BALANCE BOARD - A resistance regulating balance board includes a disc body disposed onto a semispherical base. A resistance member is disposed inside the semispherical base. An elastic component and a locking member are disposed inside a containing chamber within the resistance member. A screw rod passes through the disc body, the semispherical base and the elastic component to engage with the locking member so that a user can rotate the screw rod to regulate a resistance value generated between the resistance member and the semispherical base to change the magnitude of motion resistance of the balance board, thereby achieving optimum exercise and balancing effects.
|PORTABLE MULTIPURPOSE FITNESS DEVICE - An exercise board with interchangeable center and lateral exercise accessories. The center modules include several different types of devices, each designed to be used for different exercises. The center modules can include a bounce ball, a base that makes the deck unstable, for core workout, and a flat unit that is flush with the deck. The side accessories can include handgrips, skateboard trucks, foot straps, or flat units.
|Therapeutic Platform - The present invention relates to a therapeutic platform that can be used to strengthen the core and secondary muscle groups via a variety of exercises which incorporate or centrally use the platform, while also providing a portable, lightweight and convenient platform, which includes storage for items used or associated with exercises incorporating the platform.
|Cable End Assemblies for Exercise Machines, Exercise Machines Including Such Cable End Assemblies, and Related Methods - A core strengthening device includes a tray and a ball. The tray has first and second opposing sides. The first side of the tray has a recess formed therein. A ball is selectively positionable at least partially within the recess in the tray. The ball has a first hemisphere and a second hemisphere. The first hemisphere has a first radius and the second hemisphere has a second radius that is different than the first radius. The core strengthening device provides instability to exercises, which requires a user's core muscles to work harder to perform the exercises and maintain balance, which strengthens the user's core muscles.
|ROLLER BARRE - The present disclosure provides an exercise device comprising a base that is attached onto an exercise machine and a rolling rod, which is cradled into the base. The apparatus can be attached either into the jumpboard connection located near the footbar or into the shoulder rests depending on the reformer model. The attachment site allows the user to perform a wide variety of movements or exercises in a manner depending on level or special considerations. Related methods of exercise are also provided. A DVD, instructional manual, or programming exercises may optionally be included.
|EXERCISE MACHINE WITH MOVABLE USER SUPPORT - An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise.
|PORTABLE EXERCISE SEATING DEVICE - A portable exercise seating device having a top surface and a bottom surface and a peripheral edge. The top surface being defined as the surface that a person is seated upon. The bottom surface being defined as the surface that is laid upon the chair. The portable exercise seating device is comprised of any pliable material or combination thereof so that it can be folded or rolled into a smaller size for storage and portability. The portable exercise seating device also including at least one attachment feature located along the peripheral edge for removably attaching a resistance element to the portable exercise seating device.
|TILTING EXERCISE DEVICE - A device that exercises the muscles of a person who lays down on a bench (
|Machine for Exercising the Core Muscles - Machine for exercising the core muscles having a swiveling seat mounted on a base for receiving a person in a reclined position with his legs and torso extending in opposite directions, a pad for supporting the upper portion of the torso while the legs are swung back and forth in a horizontal direction, resilient means connected to the seat for resisting the swinging of the legs, and handles on opposite sides of the seat in position to be gripped by the person while he is swinging his legs.
|SLACKLINE APPARATUS AND TRAINING METHOD - A portable human balance training device for improving the human proprioceptive system, athletic performance, athletic speed, athletic agility, athletic vertical leap, athletic eye/hand coordination, spatial awareness, left/right brain organization and increasing the muscular development of a user. The balancing device has an elongated suspended support structure spanning the length of the device. The balancing device also has an end support structure at each end for suspending and stabilizing the support structure. A flexible line is mounted to the end supports and spans the length of the support structure. The user places all or part of their body weight on the suspended support band and attempts to balance.
|TRAINING STATION AND FITNESS STATION COMPRISING THE TRAINING STATION - The invention relates to a training station comprising a standing mat, a training device, a control unit, and a display unit. The standing mat comprises a sensor for generating a real-time standing signal depending on the position of at least one foot on the standing mat. The training device comprises a gripping means that is prestressed with a prestress, wherein said gripping means can be seized by the training person with one hand for training purposes and can be moved and/or held in a free manner against the prestress, and further comprises a position sensor for generating a real-time position signal depending on the position and/or the temporal position change of the gripping means relative to the standing mat. The control unit is equipped to receive the real-time standing signal and the real-time position signal, to define a target position range depending on the real-time standing signal, and to generate a real-time control signal depending on a comparison of the real-time position signal with the target position range to determine whether the current position and/or the current temporal position change of the gripping means are within the target position range. The display unit is equipped to receive the real-time control signal and make it available in a recognizable manner to the training person.
|Foldable Transportable Multiple Function Pilates Exercise Apparatus and Method - A multi-function Pilates exercise apparatus featuring a foldable frame, a counterbalance mechanism, a wheeled base, a rotatable pulley riser with a flexible pulley mount, gear changing apparatus and adjustable footbar. The frame is designed to fold into an upright position and to be rolled to a desired location. The pulley assemblies may be rotated and positioned below the carriage rails. The gear changing apparatus permits the user to adjust the carriage position with a single handed operation. The exercise system includes a reformer, a pole apparatus, and mat mode including a long/short box.
|BALANCE DISORDER DIAGNOSTIC OR TRAINING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a diagnostic or training apparatus including a controller, a balance pad connected to the controller and receiving information from the controller, and a patient support, the balance pad being located within the patient support. A patient support and method are also provided.
|EXERCISE PLATFORM - The invention is an inclined dome shaped exercise platform. The upper surface of the platform of the invention is large and shallow so that a user can comfortably lie on it. The dome is made of a stiff material and it is preferably covered with a layer of foam, which is in turn covered with decorative upholstery material. Embodiments of the platform of the invention include grasping means to assist in performing the exercises.
|PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH EXERCISE FUNCTIONALITIES - A patient support apparatus generally includes a base frame and a support deck supported on the base frame, the support deck comprising a seat portion. A segmented patient support surface is slidably coupled to the support deck. A lift system is coupled to the support deck and the segmented patient support surface. The lift system raises, lowers and tilts the support deck with respect to the base frame, and pivots a torso support segment of the support surface with respect to a leg support segment of the support surface. A foot plate assembly is removably positioned proximate a free end of the support deck, the foot plate assembly receiving a patient's feet when a patient is positioned on the segmented patient support surface thereby enabling the patient to slide the segmented patient support surface relative to the support deck.
|EXCERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD - An exerciser including a movable body support mounted on an exerciser frame for movement along tracks provided by the frame. A movable foot support extends from the exerciser frame. The movable foot support is adapted to be engaged by the user's feet to absorb the energy of movement in a first direction and to provide the user with a bouncing movement, which the user may translate into a movement of the movable body support in the opposite direction. The movable foot support may be provided as an attachment and retrofitted to existing exercisers, and, in some embodiments, may comprise independently movable foot supports for each foot. The exerciser may include a resilient resistance system coupled to the movable body support and a set of pull lines with user grips trained over pulleys carried by the exerciser frame. Also disclosed are methods for enabling users to exercise.
|Stability Ball Control Device with Radial Control Surfaces of Increasing Widths - An exercise device includes a central hub, a plurality of rib structures radiating from the central hub, and a band. Each rib structure has a proximal end secured at the central hub and terminating at a distal, radiating end. The band is secured to the distal end of each rib structure such that the central hub, the plurality of rib structures, and the band form an enclosure operable to seat therein a bottom portion of an exercise ball.
|REMOVABLE SHOULDER STOP ASSEMBLY WITH LOCKING MECHANISM - A removable locking shoulder stop assembly for use on a reformer exercise apparatus is disclosed that includes a flat rectangular lock plate fastenable to the platform adjacent the head rest on the carriage platform. The lock plate has a first locating member and a keyway spaced from the first locating member. An L-shaped shoulder stop bracket has a second locating member configured to mate with the first locating member of the lock plate. An elongated locking handle assembly is connected to the mounting portion of the bracket and spaced apart from the second locating member. The handle assembly aligns with the keyway when the first locating member is mated with the second locating member and is operable to clamp the shoulder stop bracket to the lock plate when the locating members are mated and the locking handle assembly is hand tightened against the mounting portion of the shoulder stop bracket.
|SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAINING A BOXER - A system and method for training a boxer is provided that includes a mat having a top surface with at least one series of adjacent positional sections identified sequentially on the top surface, at least one of a left foot and right foot placement marker situated in each positional section, and an orchestrated sequence of foot placements in the respective positional sections for providing boxing training instruction. In addition, the sequence can further include additional body portion movements and/or positions to be executed in relation to the left or right foot placements in the positional sections.
|STRENGTHENING AND REHABILITATION EXERCISE APPARATUS - A strengthening and rehabilitation exercise apparatus includes a hip joint strengthening and rehabilitation exercise apparatus for strengthening a pelvis, an abdominal region, and a waist through exercise of a lower body symmetrically interlocking with a weight while fixing an upper body in a prone position, a hip joint strengthening and rehabilitation exercise apparatus for strengthening the pelvis, the abdominal region, and the waist through exercise of the upper body interlocking with the weight while fixing the lower body in a sitting position, a waist joint strengthening and rehabilitation exercise apparatus for strengthening the waist and the abdominal region through exercise of the upper body interlocking with the weight while fixing legs and the pelvis in a straight line in a supine position, and a stretching apparatus for performing muscle exercise of a back and shoulders using hands and arms in the sitting position.
|Stretching Apparatus and Associated Method - An improved stretching apparatus includes a movable back rest and a movable foot manipulator which, when employed together, can provide therapeutic stretching to the leg muscles of a subject. For instance, the improved device can stretch the calves, hamstrings, and other leg muscles. An improved method of employing a stretching apparatus to perform a therapeutic stretching operation on the leg muscles of a subject includes engaging a subject's outstretched legs with a foot manipulator of the stretching apparatus, engaging the subject's back with a back rest of the stretching apparatus, and pivoting the foot manipulator in a stretching direction to move the feet in a dorsal direction to provide stretching of at least some of the leg muscles. The method can additionally include returning the foot manipulator to its original position, incrementally moving the back rest to take up some of the muscular looseness created by the movement of the foot manipulator in the stretching direction, and again pivoting the foot manipulator in a stretching direction to perform an additional stretching operation.
|SEAT ADJUSTING MECHANISM OF EXERCISE MACHINES - A seat adjusting mechanism of an exercise machine, of which a sliding rack is provided at bottom side of the seat that is moved relatively against the frame and an adjusting mechanism is arranged in-between a frame and a sliding rack of a seat, which is used to adjust and fix positions of the seat. The adjusting mechanism comprises a clamp-bearing member that extends to the frame and is installed on the location that the seat slides, and a clamping device that includes two clamp arms pivotally installed side by side on the sliding rack. The two clamp arms have their first ends being clamping parts that clamp on the clamp-bearing member, and their second ends being force-bearing parts that are receive foreign forces to have the clamping parts of the two clamp arms clamp with each other so as to clamp on the clamp-bearing member.
|OSCILLATION-TYPE EXERCISE DEVICE - An oscillation-type exercise device is provided with a pair of reins on the right and on the left disposed in front of the user seated on a seat portion. The base ends of a pair of the reins are coupled to a pair of extensible mechanisms housed inside the seat portion. Handle portions formed almost in the shape of a ring so as to be gripped by the user are attached to the tip ends of a pair of the reins. Each extensible mechanism drives a rotary plate to rotate by the driving of a motor, and changes the length of the rein, that is, it causes the rein to substantially extend and retract. Accordingly, it is possible to exert an exercise effect not only on the lower back and the legs but also to the upper half of the body.
|SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIBROTACTILE GUIDED MOTIONAL TRAINING - Motional training is achieved by providing a subject with vibrotactile feedback in response to an attempt by the subject to perform predetermined motions. In particular, an attempt by the subject to perform at least one predetermined motion is monitored using sensors, such as force plates or inertial sensors. The sensor signals indicate results of the attempt by the subject to perform the at least one predetermined motion, and a variance between the at least one predetermined motion and the results of the attempt by the subject to perform the at least one predetermined motion is determined. Vibrotactile signals are then sent to the subject by activating one or more actuators coupled to the subject, where the one or more actuators are spatially oriented with respect to the subject to indicate one or more directions. The vibrotactile signals indicate the variance with respect to the one or more directions.
|MODULAR EXERCISE PLATFORM - An exercise platform may include: (A) a base having a base cavity; (B) an insert that: (1) is sized to be stably received within the base cavity; and, (2) has an insert cavity; and, (C) another insert sized to be stably received within the insert cavity. The base cavity may also be sized to stably receive the base of a balance trainer and the insert cavity may also be sized to stably receive a portion of a stability ball.
|Multi-directional body swing, turn and twist trainer with interchangeable and adjustable attachments - An exercise apparatus for providing multi-directional training to the body of a user is disclosed. The exercise apparatus allows the user to exercise the mid-section, hips, legs, ankles and connective tissues enjoining all the muscles in these areas. The exercise apparatus comprises a main frame, a foot platform (preferably two) and means for attaching the foot platforms to the main frame. The exercise apparatus is designed to be free standing or to be mounted onto other supporting structures. The apparatus has multiple interchangeable parts, attachments and accessories for allowing several types of exercises.
|Restraint, reposition, traction and exercise device and method - A restraint, reposition, traction, and exercise device treats acute or chronic mechanical pain, particularly back, neck, hip, pelvis, shoulder, knees, and/or leg pain, and restores and/or increases range of motion in suitable users. The device may include two or more movable support structures and two or more restraints, such as straps. The restraints may be incrementally adjustable to stabilize two or more portions of a person's body, such as the back and/or pelvic regions, against the support structures in any number of three-dimensional orientations that produce a substantially pain-free position. The support structures may be moved apart to apply spinal traction to the portions of the person's body between the restraints. Exercises may be performed while in a substantially pain-free position before, during, or after spinal traction is applied. The user may reposition and restrain herself/himself in another substantially pain-free position and then re-apply spinal traction and/or perform further exercises.
|CALF EXERCISE SYSTEM - A portable calf exercise device includes a base having a generally planar bottom surface configured to rest flat on the floor surface. The upper end of the base supports a plurality of elevated platform surfaces that culminate at a back panel and extend across the base to terminate at a front face. Each of platform surfaces are configured to support purchase of either one or both of the sole of a portion of a person's foot. A person may step on to one or more of the elevated platform surfaces to perform exercises that subject the foot to plantar flexion, extension, as well as inversion and eversion.
|TRAINING BENCH - A training bench supports a user performing upper and lower body exercises and is comprised of a base, a seat, a main and adjustable support column, a pivoting support plate with angular adjustments, locking pins and rubber feet. The bench has multiple vertical height adjustments independent of the seats' incline adjustments. All seat angles support a user's upper torso, lower torso or entire body. The use of ergonomics was a basis for the present invention. Many types of people are able to use the compact functional training bench regardless of their, height, size or exercise level.
|Device for Moving People or Objects in a Flexible Controllable Manner - The invention relates to a device for moving people or objects for the purposes of play, sport, pedagogy or therapy. Said device consists of a static base surface (
|SWINGING WAIST-TWISTING FITNESS EQUIPMENT - A swinging waist-twisting fitness equipment has a main frame with a stand and a vertical rack, a hand rest on the vertical rack, a vertically swinging frame on the vertical rack, and a rotary support pad mounted onto a swinging portion of the vertically swinging frame. The vertically swinging frame has an upper end linked to a vertical rack via a pivot portion and a lower end forming the swinging portion. The rotary support pad is mounted onto the swinging portion so as to cause horizontal or rotary motion thereof. The vertically swinging frame is a U-shaped rod.
|UNSTEADY EXERCISE PLATFORM HAVING RESISTANCE BANDS - An exercise apparatus includes a platform for use in exercises in an unstable configuration. The platform includes a stepping deck for receiving a user; an arched base for rocking support of the stepping deck on a workout surface; and a resistance band assembly housed within the platform, with the resistance band assembly including a plurality of resistance bands. The exercise apparatus may include a frame that is adapted to removably receive and support the platform above a workout surface in a stable configuration for use in exercises. In another exercise apparatus, the platform is secured to the frame such that, in a first orientation, the platform is stable; and in a second, inverted orientation, the platform is unstable. The platform is plank-shaped, and the stepping deck includes two stepping surfaces, each surface being located on an opposite side of the stepping deck.
|Balance Device - The present invention relates to a balancing device. In particular, the present invention relates to a balancing device for dynamic balancing, which is configured in the shape of a hollow body which can be filled. The balancing device is provided with a hollow body with hollow body skin, which hollow body has a bottom region, an upper top region and a side region which is connected to the bottom region and the top region by means of transition regions and which extends between the bottom region and the top region. The hollow body defines at least one chamber, which is enclosed by the hollow body skin and which can be filled with fluid, which chamber is filled with fluid. An outwardly directed flange is arranged externally on the hollow body at the bottom region.
|EXERCISE MAT - A mat that can be used for the practice of yoga includes a curve-shaped design and strategically placed stitch markings to assist the user in producing a properly aligned position with each yoga pose or yoga posture. Both the shape enhancements and stitch markings can help create a technological and functional mat to help both novice and expert practitioners achieve better performance in their yoga practice.
|EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device and method of use thereof, including an exercise platform and an incline base that can be used together or separately. The exercise device can be used for aerobics, strength-training and yoga or a combination thereof. The exercise platform can be rectilinear U-shaped and can include pull rings and exercise tubes connected thereto and the incline base can be adjustable from a horizontal position to variable degrees of incline.
|Spinal Core Platform - A freestanding exercise device for a person is disclosed. A stand adjustably supports a generally U-shaped support frame that includes a back rest and a pair of support arms that each terminate in an adjustable hand grip member from which a plurality of ring assemblies are suspended. A pair of footrests are adjustably fixed to base. A high-station assembly includes a high station support member fixed to the stand. A lateral support and a traction bar support arm are fixed to the high station support member, and a traction bar is fixed to the traction bar support arm. The lateral support is fixed at either end thereof to a ring support arm from each of which one ring assembly is suspended. In use, the person may adjust the height of the support frame and the back rest support, and then position himself within the exercise device by resting his back against the back rest, resting his arms on the support arms, gripping the hand grip members, and then performing leg lift exercises. Each support arm is preferably adjustably fixed with a support arm adjustment means, such that the person may additionally adjust the distance between the support arms. The person may use the lower suspended ring assemblies to perform push-up type exercises, or, alternately, he may grasp each ring of the high-station assembly to perform pull-up and related exercises. The person may grasp the traction bar and hang therefrom to create traction forces within the person's back.
|Exercise system and related methods - A system and methods for facilitating exercise. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a system, certain embodiments of which include easy to transport and to assemble components and, when assembled, provide a portable apparatus on which a human can engage in a wide variety of exercises. The system includes an apparatus which, in one embodiment, includes support elements joinable by a stabilizer and supported on bases that form a system base.
|VIBRA BACK WAVE - A back stretching device includes a curved cushion having an elongated slot through top and bottom sides thereof, a housing mounted on the bottom side of the curved cushion, a motor mounted in the housing, and a rotating member accommodated in the housing and eccentrically connected with an output shaft of the motor. Thus, the back stretching device of the invention can be used to effectively stretch and relax a user's back muscles.
|Exercise soft pad with ventilation - An exercise soft pad with ventilation includes a pad body made of a foam material. The pad has a pad surface for its user to exercise thereon. The pad surface has several vent holes going through the pad body. Therefore, the hot air produced by the user exercising thereon can go out through the ventilation holes.
|RIDING TRAINER - The riding trainer structure includes a foundation, a drive motor, a first drive gear, a vertical rocker, a swinging seat frame, a second drive gear and a vertical guide set. The first drive gear is screwed onto the standing support, and a first drive wheel is eccentrically arranged at one side of the first drive gear. The bottom of the vertical rocker is screwed onto the foundation for horizontal swinging. A limit guide portion is placed at one side of the vertical rocker. The second drive gear driven by the first drive gear can rotate synchronously, and an eccentric second drive wheel of the second drive gear drives the vertical guide set, enabling the top of latch rod to drive the swinging seat frame vertically. The swinging amplitude of the vertical rocker could be changed to achieve better swinging strength and stability.
|Therapeutic Neutral Spine and Exercise Device and Method of Applying Same - An "I" shaped therapeutic neutral spine and exercise device for improving muscle balance and soft-tissue and dural/nerve mobility by encouraging and facilitating proper neutral position of the entire spine is disclosed. The device has three sections of different dimensions; a cervical, thoracic and lumbar section. Each section is placed at a specific area of the spine. Each section can be utilized independently or as a whole by health care providers while administering manual therapy techniques or by users themselves by self-administering stretches. Each section is filled with grain, bean, pea, shell or synthetic substance with optionally attachable tabs to allow the user to utilize each section independently or the device as a whole. The device comes in various sizes to accommodate various lengths of the spine. Methods of administering the therapeutic neutral spine and exercise device on users by health care professionals for enhancing neutral spinal position, improving muscle balance, soft tissue and nerve tissue tension are also disclosed.
|Foldable Transportable Multiple Function Pilates Exercise Apparatus and Method - A multi-function Pilates exercise apparatus featuring a foldable frame (
|Portable Exercise Unit - A portable exercise device for performing Pilates-type exercises includes a base portion having first and second base members interconnected through a pivot member. In a first configuration, a first end portion of a bar is selectively connected to the pivot element while a second end portions of the bar is connected to the first and second base members by elastomeric bands. In a second configuration, first and second end portions of the bar are connected to corresponding ones of the first and second base members by elastomeric bands. When in the first configuration, a user selectively shifts the bar side-to-side about the pivot member to alternatingly stretch and relax the elastomeric bands. When in the second configuration, the user selectively manipulates the bar to simultaneously stretch and relax the first and second elastomeric bands through mainly vertical movements.
Patent applications in class SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.)
Patent applications in all subclasses SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.)