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20080261788 | EXERCISE DEVICE - Various embodiments of the invention are directed towards an exercise device for use with Pilates method exercise and other exercise methods. The exercise device is used either the arms or legs of the user for various exercises. The exercise device improves upon related-art system by allowing users to performing exercises while actively engaging the hands or legs of the device with the device in a manner that remains comfortable during exercises. | 10-23-2008 |
20090062091 | Pull Handles for Gym Training With Adjustable Angle - A device and method for changing an angle between a pair of pull handles used with conjunction of a workout machine is disclosed. An easy to operate rotatable releasing unit on the handles may be operated to release an engagable locking unit, in order to allow changing of an angle between the pair of handles. | 03-05-2009 |
20090075794 | COMBINATION GRIP FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a combination of grips to the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. One exercise device described is an inelastic resistance device having a combination grip that includes hand grips and a loop. The hand grip and loop may be used as a foot grip, or alternatively, just the hand grip can be used by the hand. The selection of a specific accessory grip allows the user to exercise by specific body parts and provides for a greater number of possible exercises. | 03-19-2009 |
20090088305 | Barbell Handles - The invention relates to methods and an apparatus used to lift a barbell. In some embodiments, the invention relates to an apparatus having a centralized handle and opposing hooks extending away from and attached to opposing ends of said handle. In other embodiments, the invention relates to methods for attaching said hooks to a barbell to assist in the performance of weight-bearing exercise and lifting. | 04-02-2009 |
20090170675 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH SELECTIVELY VARIABLE STABILIZATION - Exercise apparatus and method with selectively variable stabilization enabling a user to progressively increase his/her core body muscular strength. In various embodiments, the exercise apparatus includes a resistance cabling system providing a user defined line of motion, and a partial stabilizer pad being adjustably positionable offset from the line of motion, wherein the user's core body is positionable against the pad and required to resist the torque created by the offset. The user can progressively increase the distance between the line of motion and partial stabilizer pad, in order to progressively increase the force which the user's core body must resist to maintain an upright stature. In this way, the user can progressively, over time, increase his or her core body strength. A vertically and rotatably adjustable handle/arm assembly, resistance cabling and pulley assembly, and an overall exercise apparatus having a relatively small footprint but allowing multiple variable exercise routines, are also provided. | 07-02-2009 |
20090203508 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH AN EXERCISE BAR - A handle assembly adapted to grasp a bar for exercise includes a J-shaped hook for placement on the bar, a rotation assembly, and a handle attached to the rotation assembly. The handle has an inverted U-shaped bracket with a cross piece defining a grip that is connected between ends of the U-bracket. The rotation assembly is connected between a lower end of the hook and the U-shaped bracket and includes a bearing, the handle being rotatable via the bearing by a user during exercise with the J-hook on the bar. | 08-13-2009 |
20090209396 | Exercise Apparatus - Apparatus and a method for attachment to an exercise machine, generally in place of hand grips provided with the machine, to enable hands-free operation of the machine by a user, the apparatus having at least one forearm and/or upper arm adjacent the elbow engaging cup-like device, and means for attaching the engaging cup-like device to the exercise machine. The apparatus may have a pair of cup-like devices to enable the user to use the machine using both forearms and upper arm adjacent the elbows without use of the hands and lower arm portions of the user. | 08-20-2009 |
20090215595 | GRIP ELEMENT FOR EXERCISE MACHINE - A grip element for an exercise machine, comprising at least a substantially tubular handgrip ( | 08-27-2009 |
20090221407 | Biomechanical stimulation training method and apparatus - A method for implementing biomechanical stimulation training includes application of a preselected dynamic force concurrent with a local proprioceptive stimulus at an engagement member and performing at least one dynamic training activity. The method also includes applying a preselected isometric training force concurrent with another local proprioceptive stimulus at the engagement member, and performing an isometric training activity. An apparatus to facilitate performance of dynamic and isometric training activities includes an engagement member structured to facilitate operative engagement with a portion of a person's body, a force generation assembly structured to generate dynamic and isometric training forces at the engagement member, and a vibration generation assembly structured to generate local proprioceptive stimuli at the engagement member. | 09-03-2009 |
20090264267 | Exercise Rod and Exercise Methods - An exercise rod device comprises an elongate, flexible body portion and a pair of grip sections positioned on opposite ends of the rod. At least one of the grip sections is configured to allow a user to grasp an end of the rod when performing exercises. At least one of the grip sections includes indicia associated therewith, the indicia dividing the grip section into at least two distinct force zones, the force zones providing differing force responses when engaged by a user when flexing the rod. | 10-22-2009 |
20090275447 | GRIP SLEEVE FOR EXERCISE BAR - A grip sleeve for an exercise bar grip surface. The grip sleeve includes a tubular member having a thickness and a longitudinal length sized to accommodate a user's hand. The thickness defined by the distance between an outer surface of the tubular member and an inner surface of the tubular member. The inner surface sized to substantially surround a grip surface of the exercise bar. The cut extends across the entire longitudinal length and through the thickness for removeably securing the member to the exercise bar. The tubular member is formed of an elastic material such that the cut can be forced apart from a closed position to an open position by a user in order to removeably secure the sleeve on the exercise bar. The material being biased to return the cut to the closed position when no longer forced apart. | 11-05-2009 |
20090275448 | GRIPPING APPARATUS FOR AN EXERCISE BAR - A gripping apparatus for an exercise bar grip surface. The apparatus including an elongate flexible strap and a tubular member. The strap including a retention member for removeably securing to a wrist of a user. The strap including an extension portion, where the extension portion extends away from the retention member. The tubular member mounts on the exercise bar grip surface. The tubular member having a longitudinal length, wherein the tubular member is open at opposed ends of the longitudinal length. The tubular member having an inner passage defined by at least one wall. The tubular member including a cut passing through the wall and extending across the longitudinal length. A portion of the strap is secured to the tubular member, whereby an amount of the extension portion between the retention member and the tubular member is selectively adjustable. | 11-05-2009 |
20090275449 | PERSONAL EXERCISE SYSTEM - A beam assembly includes a receiver section having connector and receiving ends. A first connector is provided at the connector end and includes a rounded wall that extends above the receiver section. A tongue section includes a connector end, tongue end and recess section. The tongue end is configured to match and connect with the receiving end of the receiver section. A second connector is provided at the connector end and includes a rounded wall that extends above the tongue section. A locking mechanism includes an aperture and depression on the receiver section. The depression is tapered from an inner surface out to an outer surface of the receiver section. A parabolic groove is formed on the recess section of the tongue section and is arranged to face the opening of the parabolic shape away from the tongue section. A knob is provided on the end of a cantilevered segment. | 11-05-2009 |
20100004106 | ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR ASSISTING A USER TO ENGAGE A HANDLE - Disclosed is an article of manufacture for assisting a user in engaging a handle or a clip connection or a string. In one embodiment, the article of manufacture comprises a body, a securing member attached to the body, and an elongated hollow member attached to the body, wherein the article of manufacture is designed to allow the user to position his or her limb in the article of manufacture so that the securing member secures the user's limb to the article of manufacture and the elongated hollow member can be slipped over the handle to secure it to the body. | 01-07-2010 |
20100075819 | TRAINING TOOL - To allow selection of width interval when held by both hands, enhance the gripping performance, and be applicable to training and rehabilitation of various parts of the body aside from hands and feet. | 03-25-2010 |
20100087298 | DEVICE FOR AN EXERCISE MACHINE - A device for an exercise machine comprising a base ( | 04-08-2010 |
20100113234 | ERGONOMIC PULL HANDLE AND ASSOCIATED EXERCISE METHODS - A pull handle that is ergonomically designed to avoid unnatural stresses on the user's body through the range of motion is disclosed. The invention enables a user to perform exercises that cannot be accomplished with existing handles or may be more difficult to do so. These objects are achieved by providing one or more axes of rotation or flexibility in the pull handle so that the user's hand, wrist and/or arm (or foot, ankle and/or leg) may bend and/or rotate more naturally through the user's range of motion. | 05-06-2010 |
20100125033 | Adaptable bi-directional range-of-motion exercise apparatus providing repose configuration - A resistance exercise apparatus is provided which, includes structures for receiving a body extremity of a user, the means for receiving a body extremity subject to a force provided by the body extremity, structures for maintaining the means for receiving a body extremity in a predefined plane during movement; and resistance providing devices to impose resistance against, the movement of the body extremity. Versions of the apparatus may positioned on a floor, on a wall, or be free standing. Various embodiments of the invention are particularly suited to provide range-of-motion exercises for legs, arms, and hands of the user for both recreational strengthening and physical therapy applications. | 05-20-2010 |
20100144501 | Articulating exercise harness system - An articulating exercise harness system includes a harness to secure a user's wrist and a handle that is selectively gripped by the user. A bracket is pivotally connected to the handle at a proximal end of the bracket. The harness is adjustably along the user's forearm relative to the position of bracket. A weight engagement member is rotatably connected to the bracket. The bracket is rotatable relative to the handle and the weight engagement member is rotatable relative to the bracket. Because the weight engagement member can rotate forward and backward on the bracket, relative to the handle, the invention can be used to both push and pull exercise weights or other loads. | 06-10-2010 |
20100144502 | PUSH-UP / CHIN-UP EXERCISE ASSEMBLY - An exercise assembly includes an exercise handle with a grip base suitable for resting on a floor, and a grip elevated above the grip base. A user can situate the grip bases of a pair of the exercise handles on the floor, grasp their grips, and then perform push-ups. The grip bases can also be mounted to the top of a door or to other overhead structure, and the user can then grasp their grips to perform chin-ups. Preferably, this is done by providing a cradle which mounts to the door or other overhead structure, wherein the exercise handles may be firmly (but removably) nested into the cradles to mount them to the structure. The exercise handles may also bear passages or attachments for receiving elastic (or inelastic) cables for use in performing further exercises. | 06-10-2010 |
20100144503 | Therapeutic Shoulder Apparatus - In one embodiment, a shoulder exercise and stretching apparatus includes a forearm support, a forearm securing means for securing a user's forearm to the forearm support, an elbow support to capture the elbow of a user and keep the user's arm in a desired position to isolate the user's shoulder as a pivot point for rotation, and a rotation member coupled to the forearm support to rotate the forearm support through a desired plane and thereby provide an angular force to a target shoulder of the user. One or more handles, may be provided for grasping by a user's free hand to assist in the movement of the rotation member. Measurement means may be provided for determining the rotation of the apparatus. Resistance means may be provided to provide for resistance exercises of the shoulder. | 06-10-2010 |
20100179037 | EXERCISE AND STRETCHING POLE WITH FLEXIBLE HANDLE - A device and method for stretching muscles and increasing flexibility. A rod like device is used with various exercises and body motions to stretch and increase flexibility. The rod has a handle of which at least a portion is flexible so as to be capable of being bent relative to the remainder of the device during use. This flexibility in the handle helps to relieve the stress on the hands and wrists of the user. | 07-15-2010 |
20100184572 | EXERCISER FOR THE SAKE OF TRAINING THE ABDOMINAL MUSCLE GROUP - An exerciser for the sake of training the abdominal muscle group, wherein the operator may rotate on his backbone for taking a twisting exercise for his upper and lower bodies in reverse (different) direction; and wherein the exerciser includes a rotating disc mechanism for the lower limb of the operator to stand thereon and swiveled under application of force, a rotating handlebar mechanism for the upper limb of the operator to hold thereon and swiveled under application of force, and a coupling mechanism for synchronically and reversely coupling the rotating disc mechanism and the rotating handlebar mechanism. | 07-22-2010 |
20100197470 | Exercise Grip Device - An exercise grip device includes a jaw member which is of a sufficient width to permit grasping thereabout with one's hand, wherein the jaw member includes a spring aspect which is preformed to an open position to permit receiving a weightlifting bar and is compressible to a closed position enabling engagement of the jaw member with the weightlifting bar in a manner to prevent sliding movement therebetween and while compressed exerts a force on one's hand and forearm muscles. A method includes weightlifting using the exercise grip device. | 08-05-2010 |
20100204026 | WORKOUT BAR - Preferably, the invention is concerned with a unique “w” shaped exercise bar, a short elongated central shaft that easily comes apart, a pair of hand grip portions disposed on either side of the central shaft, and a pair of removable jump rope handles with adjustable color coded-retractable ropes hidden inside the handles. When together, the bar is ergonomically designed to fit the smaller frames of the age demographic it is intended for (children ages 8 and up), allowing them to perform many exercises in the field of musculoskeletal strengthening, musculoskeletal flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning. When the bar is taken apart and transformed, the individual pieces complete a pair of light weight dumbbells and an adjustable jump rope designed to fit any child's size from 3 ft to 7 ft tall. | 08-12-2010 |
20100248918 | Exercise Assisting Tool - An inexpensive exercise assisting tool of a simple structure comprising a base portion ( | 09-30-2010 |
20100248919 | PROSTRATE GRABBLING EXERCISE APPARATUS - A prone crawling exerciser comprises upper limp support, left and right leg slides, track means and pulley and cable means, wherein, left and right leg slides each is mounted with wheels; track means comprises two parallel left and right tracks and track brackets, left and right tracks mounted on track brackets with a space from ground, upper limp support located on left and right track or track brackets; left and right leg slides are mounted on left and right tracks and are able to slide on left and right tracks through said wheels; pulley and cable means comprises pulley and cable, said pulleys mounted on track means, said cable reeving about said pulleys connecting at least left and right leg slides. This invention enables users to simulate an animal prone crawling motion. With its adjustable loading, it is suitable for various kinds of users with different physique and age, even for the upper limb disabled person. The user can specifically exercise his lower back and abdomen, pelvis and lower limbs with different load. | 09-30-2010 |
20100267531 | COMBINATION GRIP FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a combination of grips to the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. One exercise device described is an inelastic resistance device having a combination grip that includes hand grips and a loop. The hand grip and loop may be used as a foot grip, or alternatively, just the hand grip can be used by the hand. The selection of a specific accessory grip allows the user to exercise by specific body parts and provides for a greater number of possible exercises. | 10-21-2010 |
20100285939 | THERAPEUTIC BODY STRAP - A therapeutic body strap having a first loop and a second loop. Each loop is made of a strip of material. A central strip having a fixture point such that the first and second loops are connected to the central strip at the fixture point. The strap further includes an attachment portion extending from the central strip for attachment to an attachment point on a stationary object. The first and second loops are configured to snugly surround a user's body parts to allow the user to stretch by creating a tension in the attachment portion. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285940 | BODYBUILDING APARATUS - A bodybuilding and/or re-education apparatus that comprises rotating has a crank rotatable with one or both hands for displacing and driving a mechanical assembly with adjustable torque of the stationary bicycle type and for toning all the muscles in a single motion based on the body position of the user. The apparatus includes a crank adjustable to a man's height through a mechanical means mounted on a mechanical assembly from a stationary bicycle. The lever arm of the crank is telescopic and has an adjustable length for making circles with greater or smaller radii. As soon as the operator actuates the crank, whether on the side or facing the mechanism, the rotation axis moves in a continuous manner from A to B or B to A, forcing the operator to constantly change the bearing position of his feet on the ground or on a stand with an inclinable plane. The apparatus can be used in gymnasiums and the home for a major and original bodybuilding contribution. | 11-11-2010 |
20100292058 | MULTI-FUNCTION EXERCISE DEVICE - The present invention is directed to an apparatus allowing a user to get an excellent whole-body work out. The invention includes a frame that has a region for completing a pull up type movement, a region for completing a push up style movement and a region for completing a dip style movement as well as variations of movements within. Additionally the assembled unit may act in a similar fashion to a ballet or balance bar to allow completion of a variety of movements and exercises. | 11-18-2010 |
20100331153 | Self-Locating Engagement Pin Locking and Unlocking Apparatus - A locking and unlocking apparatus using an engagement pin with beveled surfaces designed to be inserted between two bodies. As the engagement pin is extended axially into a gap between the two bodies, it moves in a transverse direction to wedge tightly between the first and second body, locking them tightly together. When the engagement pin is retracted, the second body is able to move relative to the first body. A plurality of engagement surfaces placed into one of the bodies allows the mechanism to be locked into a plurality of set positions. These engagement surfaces on the first and second bodies also serve to locate the engagement pin when in the fully locked position, thereby reducing the need for tight tolerances. | 12-30-2010 |
20110003669 | TRAINING APPARATUS - A device for use with an exercise apparatus consisting of at least one hanging, length-adjustable and lockable rope ( | 01-06-2011 |
20110021330 | EXERCISE AIDING APPARATUS - In exercise aiding apparatus | 01-27-2011 |
20110039666 | EXERCISE DEVICE - Various device and method embodiments for an exercise device are provided. In one such embodiment, the exercise device includes a trolley. The trolley includes at least one peg connected to the trolley, the at least one peg adapted to make contact with at least a portion of a user's foot. The exercise device also includes a shaft supported in an angled position to accommodate the trolley. The trolley is adapted to be pulled along the shaft towards the user by the at least the portion of the user's foot while the user is in a seated position. | 02-17-2011 |
20110059829 | COMBINATION GRIP FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a combination of grips to the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. One exercise device described is an inelastic resistance device having a combination grip that includes hand grips and a loop. The hand grip and loop may be used as a foot grip, or alternatively, just the hand grip can be used by the hand. The selection of a specific accessory grip allows the user to exercise by specific body parts and provides for a greater number of possible exercises. | 03-10-2011 |
20110098162 | EXERCISE AID - An exercise aid useful in allowing human subjects with amputations or other infirmities to use standard exercise equipment is described. In one embodiment, the exercise aid has a harness that securely encircles a shoulder of the subject and has a transverse wing that extends towards the other shoulder of the subject. The exercise aid has a sleeve, preferably adjustable, that fits securely around the upper arm and other shoulder of the subject and has an extension directed toward the transverse wing of the harness. The harness and sleeve may be detachably connected by a fastener. Exercise facilitating features, such as rings, are integrated into the sleeve of the exercise device for attachment to standard exercise equipment thus allowing human subjects with amputations or other infirmities the ability to engage in a full range of exercise options in order to prevent, or reverse, muscular atrophy associated with amputation. | 04-28-2011 |
20110111934 | 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. | 05-12-2011 |
20110130256 | Exercise Apparatus - The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus that enables a number of exercises to be carried out utilising the apparatus. The present invention provides an aid to a user to perform an exercise using their own body weight. The apparatus comprises a biasing means arranged and configured to provide support for a user when in use, the biasing means including a sleeve and a piston arranged to move relative to the sleeve. The biasing means further includes a chamber provided between the sleeve and the piston wherein movement of the piston from a rest configuration to an extended configuration causes compression of the material in the chamber. | 06-02-2011 |
20110130257 | Exercise Grip Device - An exercise grip device for use on a handle of a sport instrument which is to be swung and has a predetermined exterior size and configuration for a predetermined sport of the type swung to strike an object, wherein the handle has a predetermined cross-sectional configuration includes a generally tube-like member with a lengthwise opening and having about hand-width to permit grasping thereabout with one's hand and wherein the tube-like member includes a spring aspect which is preformed to an open relaxed position has an inner surface having a cross-sectional configuration which is larger than the predetermined cross-sectional configuration of the handle and is compressible to a closed position where the inner surface is maintained in contact with the handle to exert a force on one's hand and arm muscles and wherein the surface includes a nonmetal material which in the closed position engages the handle to prevent sliding movement therebetween by virtue of a non metal to handle contact of the grip device with the handle and while engaged by one's hand in a continuous compressed manner prevents sliding movement through the non metal to handle contact and concurrently works one's hand and arm muscles throughout a swing exercise employing the device on the instrument. | 06-02-2011 |
20110143896 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - The present disclosure concerns an exercise device, and more particularly a combination balance and stability training and resistance training exercise device, comprising a platform and a balance element. The exercise device can also comprise one or more resilient, elongate resistance training elements for resistance training. The exercise device can be provided with a stabilizing device. When removed from the stabilizing device, the exercise device can be used in a manner similar to a conventional balance board. When mounted on the stabilizing device, the exercise device is supported in a stable orientation for performing exercises requiring a stable and balanced support surface. | 06-16-2011 |
20110160025 | METHOD AND HANDS-FREE APPARATUS FOR MUSCLE ISOLATION DURING WEIGHT LIFTING EXERCISE - An exercise apparatus comprising two adjustable cuffs configured to encircle a user's extremity on either side of an articulated joint, such as the elbow. Each cuff is provided with a connector ring for conveniently connecting a pull line to a weight machine, suspended free weight, or other resistance generating exercise machine. One or both connector rings may be engaged by the pull line. The two connector rings are interconnected by an adjustable-length isolator strap which omits the range of motion of the user's elbow. By isolating arm movement, the apparatus enables isolated exercise of chest, shoulder, or back muscle groups. As hands are not necessary, the apparatus also enables users having a hand or other lower arm infirmity to continue other upper-body muscle exercises. | 06-30-2011 |
20110172069 | EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH RESILIENT FOOT SUPPORT - An exerciser including a movable body support mounted on an exerciser flame 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. 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. | 07-14-2011 |
20110172070 | REGULATING MEMBER - Regulating member ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110190103 | MULTI-FUNCTION EXERCISE SYSTEM - A multi-functional exercise system is provided. The multi-functional exercise system consists of a support structure including a pair of mounting regions horizontally spaced apart from each other and spaced apart from a ground surface, and a pair of left and right arms. Each arm is movably coupled at a proximate end of the arm to a respective one of the mounting regions of the support structure. Each arm is selectively movable between an upward configuration in which a distal end of the respective arm is oriented upward, and a downward configuration in which a distal end of the respective arm is oriented downward. The distal ends of each of the left and right arms including a respective handle. It is an object of the multi-functional exercise system to provide different configurations that enable a user to perform a plurality of different exercises. | 08-04-2011 |
20110207586 | PHYSICAL TRAINING AND REHABILITATIVE ROPE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A physical training and rehabilitation system includes a rope having first and second sides that hang downwardly from a bar, beam or other support, the rope terminating in first and second ends. A locking mechanism having first and second sections receives the first and second rope sides, respectively. Each section of the mechanism is independently adjustable between an unlocked position, wherein the rope side associated with that section can slide through the locking mechanism, and a locked position, wherein the rope side associated with that section is prevented from sliding. A connector disposed at the first end of the rope forms a loop for connection to an attachment or accessory related to a desired activity. The attachments or accessories may include a loop, a sling, a rigid bar, a spring, a support belt, or a handle. The system may be provided in kit form. Methods of assembly and use are also disclosed. | 08-25-2011 |
20110218085 | ERGONOMIC PULL HANDLE AND ASSOCIATED EXERCISE METHODS - A pull handle that is ergonomically designed to avoid unnatural stresses and/or discomfort to the user's body and joints through the range of motion. The invention enables a user to perform exercises that cannot be accomplished with existing handles or may be more difficult or uncomfortable to do so. These objects are achieved by providing one or more axes of rotation or flexibility in the pull handle so that the user's hand, wrist and/or arm (or foot, ankle and/or leg) may bend and/or rotate more naturally through the user's range of motion. | 09-08-2011 |
20110245050 | Hemisperical grip handle apparatus - A hemispherical grip member has an outer hemispherical surface and a grip layer and a grip member opening. A length of aircraft cable having a first cable end extends through the opening and is crimped in position onto the grip member with a cable nut. A connector is provided on an opposite cable end. A length of a soft flexible tubing surrounds the cable between the grip member and the connector. When a user grasps the hemispherical surface of the grip member, the first cable end is located inside the grasp of the user and the cable and tubing passes between two fingers of the user. | 10-06-2011 |
20110245051 | Center pull cable handle apparatus - A center pull cable handle apparatus includes a length of hollow cylindrical steel tube. An outer grip layer is provided on the cylindrical tube. The grip layer and the tube each have a wall opening. A length of aircraft cable having a first cable end extends through the wall opening and is crimped in position inside the steel tube with a cable nut. A connector is provided on an opposite cable end. A length of a soft flexible tubing surrounds the cable between the grip layer and the connector. When a user grasps the handle the first cable end is located inside the grasp of the user and said cable and tubing pass between two fingers of the user. | 10-06-2011 |
20110251034 | Total body strengthening toning workstation and method of using same - A stand-alone exercise apparatus includes a seat to support a user in a position thereon, and upper and lower body exercising assemblies which are configured for activation either sequentially or simultaneously to permit the concurrent exercising movement of his or her upper body area and lower body leg muscles, respectively, without necessitating that the user stop exercising when switching from upper body exercises to lower body exercises. The lower body exercising assembly includes a lower frame assembly which is operable to provide resistance exercise to the user's leg muscles, and which includes a selectively reciprocally movable pedal, platform or bar which is coupled to a suitable resistance mechanism, and which is engagable by the user's feet and/or legs as they are moved together in unified movement to effect leg extensions or curls. The upper body exercising assembly includes one or more reciprocally movable frame members, hand pulleys or swing arms coupled to a resistance mechanism, and which are engagable by the user's hands and/or arms. The resistance mechanisms used to provide the selected resistance to the upper and lower exercising assemblies are operable independently from each other, and enable the user to select the degree of resistance to each of the upper and lower body exercising assemblies separately. | 10-13-2011 |
20110256992 | Bar Grip - A bar grip used for grasping a bar or similarly shaped object for physical fitness such as a weightlifting bar, barbell, pull-up bar, or rowing paddle that requires significant grip force. The palm portion of the bar grip includes a palm surface for contacting a region of the palm, and a grip surface for contacting the fitness device. It may include at least one middle layer to provide additional padding, comfort, or weight distribution. The bar grip also has a strap portion for securing the palm portion to the hand. The palm portion has a cross-sectional C-shape that substantially matches an outer shape of a fitness bar. Different embodiments have different radii to accommodate differently sized or shaped fitness bars, or have built-in multi-radius options. The arc of the grip surface may vary to provide coverage ranging from minimal coverage to nearly complete coverage around the circumference of the bar. | 10-20-2011 |
20110269608 | Portable Exercise Device and System for Use Thereof - A portable exercise device includes an elongated base sheet and at least one attachment mechanism secured to the elongated base sheet at preselected locations on one side of said base sheet. The at least one attachment mechanism has at least one apparatus to receive an appendage of a user of the device and to provide a mechanism by which to secure a variety of exercise accessories to the base sheet. A retention mechanism for selectively removably connecting the device to a door sufficiently secures the device to the door that it will permit vigorous repeated use of the device without causing the device to inadvertently separate from the door during use and will also permit rapid, facile removal of the device from the door. | 11-03-2011 |
20110275497 | GYMNASTIC MACHINE - Regulating group for adjusting the initial operating position of an interface associated with a gymnastic machine comprising a frame; a load group connected to the interface through a respective transmission device; a support group designed to carry the interface movable relative to the frame; the regulating group comprising a return device suitable, in use, to define, at the initial operating position, a stop for the movement of the interface relative to the frame; wherein the return device can be connected, in use, to the transmission device through a given coupling, so that to each variation in the initial operating position actuated through the return device corresponds a respective given variation in the operating configuration of the transmission device. | 11-10-2011 |
20110294632 | EXERCISE DEVICE FOR BUTTOCK MUSCLES - A portable buttock exercise device is disclosed. The device is intended to methodically strengthen and condition the gluteus buttocks. The portable buttock exercise device comprises a base, an elongated and generally rigid tube protruding vertically upwards with its upper distant end connected to a horizontal handlebar, resembling a t-shape, but with a hanging swing bar attached and extending downwards from the middle of the vertical tube where a roller is attached to catch the lower calf of the user and where elastic resistance bands are connected at interchangeable degrees to give varying resistance to the user who swings one leg back, repetitively pushing the roller. | 12-01-2011 |
20110294633 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An apparatus for exercising in a seated position may be sized to fit under a workspace. The apparatus may include tracks and pedals slidably coupled to the tracks to provide controlled movement. The tracks may be positioned and shaped so as to enable a user to comfortably move the pedals without straining or awkward movement. A degree of tension may also be imparted on the pedals as they move with respect to the track. This tension may be adjustable so that the user may increase or decrease an intensity of his workout. Resistance bands may also be attached to the pedals to allow the user to execute upper body exercises. | 12-01-2011 |
20110294634 | HUMERUS-STABILIZED SHOULDER STRETCH DEVICE - A humerus-stabilized shoulder stretching device including a first rod, gripping handle coupled to the first rod, force handle, and stationary arm having a first portion and a second portion oriented relative to each other by an angle. The first portion of the stationary arm is coupled to the gripping handle by the first rod and the force handle is coupled to stationary arm via the second portion. An elbow cradle having a base coupled to the stationary arm is configured to accommodate a user's arm such that when the user's elbow is within the elbow cradle and the user grips the gripping handle with the hand of that arm, the user's forearm will be releasably constrained between the gripping handle and the elbow cradle and the distance between the base and the gripping handle will be maintained by the first rod at a length approximately equal to the user's forearm. | 12-01-2011 |
20110306479 | Exercise Device - An exercise device for performing resistance exercises may include a discontinuous exercise frame, a first detachable handle connected to a first cable to extend over a first pivotable pulley device being detachably connected to the exercise frame and a second detachable handle connected to a second cable to extend over a second pivotable pulley being detachably connected to the exercise frame. The exercise device may include a third detachable handle connected to a third cable to extend over a third pivotable pulley being detachably connected to the exercise frame, and the exercise device may include a fourth detachable handle connected to a fourth cable to extend over a fourth pivotable pulley being detachably connected to the exercise frame. The exercise device may include a fifth detachable handle connected to a fifth cable to extend over a fifth pivotable pulley being detachably connected to the exercise frame, and the exercise device may include a sixth handle being connected to a sixth cable which may extend over a sixth pivotable pulley being detachably connected to the exercise frame. The exercise frame may be substantially circular, and the exercise device may include a platform to connect to the exercise frame. | 12-15-2011 |
20120015785 | EXERCISE STICK ASSEMBLY - A stick assembly for sporting and/or recreational use includes an elongated shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end. A handle is coupled to the proximal end of the shaft for allowing a user to grip the assembly. The shaft includes an engagement portion for engaging a surface and an extension portion separating the engagement portion from the handle. The shaft includes at least one curve. The engagement portion of the shaft comprises a flexible material. The shaft may also define an inner passage for accommodating at least one weight. | 01-19-2012 |
20120035030 | EXERCISE MACHINE FOR MUSCLE SPEED AND EXPLOSIVENESS - As shown in FIG. | 02-09-2012 |
20120035031 | SUSPENDIBLE EXERCISE STRAPS - An exercise strap comprises an upper strap and a lower strap. A plurality of loop members are located on the lower strap to allow for handles to be easily removed and replaced on different locations on the lower strap. An adjustment member attached to both the upper strap and the lower strap allows for the overall length of the exercise strap to be adjusted. A strap attachment member attached to the upper strap connects the exercise strap to a suitable mounting mechanism. | 02-09-2012 |
20120065036 | Lower Back Alignment And Decompression Machine - An exercise machine having an elongated base member with first and second ends, a circular padded seat, a spring loaded pedestal having a first end located between the first and second ends of the base member, and a ball and socket located between the circular padded seat and the second end of the spring loaded pedestal to allow the seat to pivot from front to rear and from front to rear. A first telescoping vertical member which is located behind the seat is attached to the first end to the elongated member and a roller having a concave surface is located behind the seat and coupled to the other end of the first telescoping vertical member. A second telescoping vertical member located behind the first telescoping vertical member is attached at one end to the elongated member and at least one harness is coupled to the telescoping part of the second telescoping vertical member. | 03-15-2012 |
20120071306 | PORTABLE MULTIPURPOSE WHOLE BODY EXERCISE DEVICE - A portable multipurpose whole body exercise device which can be used for general fitness, Pilates-type, core strengthening, therapeutic, and rehabilitative exercises as well as stretching and physical therapy and which includes storable accessories that can be withdrawn from storage within the device and subsequently secured to the main tubular portion of the apparatus. The storable accessories can be used for a variety of resistance, stretching, and strength training exercises. | 03-22-2012 |
20120077653 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - Exercise apparatus including a guide and a sliding member slidably mounted to the guide, the sliding member including an operating member for allowing a user to apply first and second operating forces to the sliding member to thereby selectively slide the sliding member in respective first and second directions and a resistance mechanism for generating respective first and second resistive forces when the sliding member is moved in the first and second directions. | 03-29-2012 |
20120094813 | PHYSICAL EXERCISE APPARATUS - Physical exercise apparatus, comprising a support base, a vertical structure comprising at least one articulated joint, a support frame to which there are coupled a member for association with a user's body, and at least two articulated arms which are connected to said support frame so as to be able to pivot in several directions. | 04-19-2012 |
20120100971 | Gyration Type Exercising Device That Can Exercise A User's Body Completely - A gyration type exercising device includes a gyration unit ( | 04-26-2012 |
20120129664 | WEIGHTLIFTING GRIP - The present invention relates to a handgrip for weightlifting purposes comprising: a first surface for contact with a bar; a second surface for direct contact with a user's hand; and four corners creating a substantially parallelogram shape, where one opposite pair of corners form an angle that is less than a 90° angle and a second opposite pair of corners form an angle that is greater than a 90°, angle. The handgrip according to the present invention securely fits around the bar where said bar is a part of a barbell or dumbbell. The handgrip conforms to a substantially cylindrical shape when the user places it around the bar. | 05-24-2012 |
20120129665 | CHIN-UP EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD - An exercise apparatus is disclosed. The exercise apparatus may include a frame and a rail suspended from the frame. The rail may have a length extending horizontally. The exercise apparatus may further include two carriages, each configured to roll along the rail independent of one another. A handle may be connected to each carriage. A user may grasp the handles, one with each hand, and execute an exercise such as a chin-up, pull-up, bicep curl, lat pulldown, or the like. | 05-24-2012 |
20120165168 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOWER BACK EXERCISE - An apparatus for exercise of the lower back, has a support frame capable of supporting the body of a person exercising. The support frame supports left and right pendulums, for left and right legs, respectively. Each of the left and right pendulums further has an arm that is pivotably connected to the support frame, so that each of the left and right pendulums may pivot about the pivotable connection independently of the other. A resistance transfer apparatus is moveably coupled to the other end of the pendulum arm. The resistance transfer apparatus includes a bar for engaging the lower leg or ankle of a person exercising, and a coupling for moveably coupling the resistance transfer apparatus to the arm of the pendulum, so that the resistance transfer apparatus can pivot in substantially the same plane of movement as that of the pendulum. Use of the exercise apparatus raises the user's legs from the hanging vertical to the horizontal against the resistance of the weighted pendulums. As the legs are lowered, the leg and lower back muscles also resist the weight of the pendulums. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165169 | Exercise Harnesses - An exercise harness has a band ( | 06-28-2012 |
20120178601 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR A FITNESS STICK - An apparatus and system are disclosed for a fitness stick. The apparatus includes an elongated rod, a first track, and a second track. The elongated rod has a center point, a first end, and a second end. The first track extends helically away from the center point along an outer surface of the elongated rod toward the first end. The second track extends helically away from the center point along the outer surface of the elongated rod toward the second end. The first track extends helically around the outer surface of the elongated rod in a first rotational direction and the second track extends helically around the outer surface of the elongated rod in a second rotational direction. The second rotational direction is opposite from the first rotational direction. | 07-12-2012 |
20120184420 | BODYBUILDING ASSISTOR STRUCTURE - A bodybuilding assistor structure mainly includes at least two handles. The two handles are connected with two telescopic rods. A rotatable member is pivotally connected with each bottom end of the two telescopic rods, so that the two handles rotate freely through the rotatable member. A positioning member for positioning is disposed at a bottom edge of the rotatable member. During use, the two handles are fixed on the ground through the positioning member, so that a user can stand and then grip the two handles by hands and thus can conduct bodybuilding actions such as twisting the waist, swinging the hip, kicking a leg and running by using the two handles as fulcrum points, thereby achieving an effect of assisting with bodybuilding. | 07-19-2012 |
20120190515 | LIMB AND LIMB EXTREMITY EXERCISE DEVICE - This invention relates to an exercise device suitable for progressively strengthening the intrinsic muscle groups of a limb extremity and the associated limbs of a user, said device comprising a base unit; a gripping surface configured to be gripped by at least one of the digits of said limb extremity of said user; and a resistance means. This invention more specifically relates to such an exercise device wherein the gripping surface is configured to adapt to fit the shape of said at least one of the digits of said limb extremity of said user. | 07-26-2012 |
20120208683 | Exercise Grip Device - An exercise grip device includes a jaw member which is of a sufficient width to permit grasping thereabout with one's hand, wherein the jaw member includes a spring aspect which is preformed to an open position to permit receiving a bar and is compressible to a closed position enabling engagement of the jaw member with the bar in a manner to prevent sliding movement therebetween and while compressed exerts a force on one's hand and forearm muscles. | 08-16-2012 |
20120225760 | MULTI-FUNCTION HANDLE FOR WEIGHT TRAINING MACHINE - A multi-functional handle assembly for an exercise machine includes: a strap arranged in a Figure-8 configuration to form a near loop and a far loop extending in generally opposite directions from a crossing point in the strap; a handle having a cavity formed therethrough, wherein the near loop extends to the near side of the handle and the far loop extends from the far side of the handle, the crossing point of the strap positioned in the cavity; a cushioning cuff attached to the far loop; a bearing member having a slot, wherein portions of the near loop are threaded through the slot, such that the bearing member is slidable relative to the portions of the near loop; and means for attaching the handle assembly to the exercise machine, the means for attaching the handle assembly being attached to the near loop. The handle can be drawn between the bearing member and the cushioning cuff, the strap sliding within the handle, such that the near loop and the far loop change in size with sliding of the handle. Movement of the handle and the bearing member can enable the handle assembly to be used with upper body, triceps extension, and leg/hip exercises. | 09-06-2012 |
20120231939 | Reaction Training Belt With Variable Release Resistance - A cost effective training belt that offers the ability to vary the release resistance and that allows the release resistance to remain relatively constant throughout the life of the belt. In one disclosed embodiment, the reaction belt has a first and second belt detachably secured together with a detaching structure that can connect the first and second belts together in at least two different ways. Each of the connecting ways offers a different release resistance; thereby a user can select the desired release resistance by selecting which way to connect the two belts together. | 09-13-2012 |
20120309599 | EXERCISE DEVICE - The present invention relates to an exercise that can function as a rolling exercise device. It comprises an elongate member that has a first handle assembly secured to its first end and a second handle assembly secured to its second end. The handle assemblies include a base that is rotatably secured to a handle support structure. The handle assemblies also include a handle for gripping. The handle assemblies further function as wheels on either side of the elongate member that allows the exercise device to roll. In addition, the handle assemblies can be removed from the ends of the elongate member and the assemblies can be mutually joined in a second configuration that does not include the elongate member. The second configuration can also be rolled along a surface by a user gripping the handles and applying a force that causes the base of each handle assembly to rotate. | 12-06-2012 |
20120329621 | Foot, leg, and arm support for exercise - A foot/leg/arm rest that is fully height and width adjustable. In addition, support cups can be positioned over a wide range of fixed angles to accommodate any user. The supports have a wide base that provides strong, firm and stable support for the device when it is used. The invention has two horizontal end members and a central connecting track. Two vertical post supports are positioned in the track and are slidably installed so that they can be positioned at any desired location within the track. In fact, one of the posts can be removed if desired so that only one post is in use. Each post is height adjustable independent of the other. This allows that supports to be positioned at two different levels, if desired. Each post has a support secured to it using a bracket that can be set to a wide range of angles. | 12-27-2012 |
20120329622 | Rehabilitation Exercising Equipment that can Extend a User's Arms - 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 to connect 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, and two handlebars secured on the first geared member and the second geared member to rotate in concert with the first geared member and the second geared member respectively. Thus, a user's two hands can hold the handlebars to pivot the two handlebars in two opposite directions by connection of the connecting mechanism so as to achieve an exercising or rehabilitating function. | 12-27-2012 |
20120329623 | STRETCH ASSIST BLOCK - A stretch assist aid for safely and incrementally increasing a user's flexibility while objectively measuring the user's progress. | 12-27-2012 |
20130005544 | INELASTIC STRAP BASED EXERCISE APPARATUS - An inelastic exercise apparatus includes an elongated member having a pair of ends. The elongated member is an inelastic strap. The apparatus also includes an anchor having a first portion for mounting to a structure and a second coupling portion. The exercise apparatus further includes a rigid yoke including a yoke housing having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the yoke housing is coupled to the second coupling portion of the anchor and the second end of the yoke housing defines a translation channel configured to receive the elongated member. | 01-03-2013 |
20130029813 | STRAP ADJUSTER AND KEEPER AND METHOD OF STRAP CONTROL - A method of strap control and an apparatus including a combined strap-length adjuster and strap keeper is disclosed for use with strap-length adjuster comprising two rings. The strap-length adjuster includes openings that permit the attachment of a tether to the strap keeper. The arrangement allows the tether to not interfere with the positioning or movement of the straps, and maintains the straps close to the strap-length adjuster and prevents slippage of the strap through the strap-length adjuster | 01-31-2013 |
20130029814 | PORTABLE EXERCISE APPARATUS - A portable exercise apparatus consists of several lightweight, separate components. The apparatus has a resilient, flexible, somewhat bouncy base member shaped as a half spheroid, having rounded lateral surfaces and a substantially flat bottom surface. A height adjustable support post member is connected to and extends up from the base member. It is removeably secured to the base member. A foot supporting member comprising laterally extending support arms is removeably attached to the upper end of the post member. The apparatus supports the feet and legs of the user, by maintaining the legs elevated at a selected height off the ground, when the user is lying on his or her back in a sit-up position. In this position, with legs supported, the user can do a variety of rotational and sit-up type exercises. | 01-31-2013 |
20130090219 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY WITH COMPRESSIBLE ROTATING GRIP MECHANISM - An attachment for exercise equipment is disclosed. The attachment is a handle assembly with a compressible rotating grip mechanism. The grip mechanism includes a swivel grip rotatably attached to the handle, and a floating grip coupled to the swivel grip by one or more pins. The grip mechanism includes one or more springs between the swivel grip and the floating grip. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090220 | Myofascial Roller Wrap - The present invention provides in some embodiments, a cover for an exercise roller. The cover can include an elongate tubular structure defining a generally cylindrical elongate lumen extending through the length of the elongate tubular structure. A wall of the cover can have an inner face surrounding the generally cylindrical elongate lumen, which is configured to surround an outer surface of the exercise roller. The outer face of the elongate tubular structure can have a textured surface, and the elongate tubular structure has a density configured for myofascial release. Additionally, the inner face of the wall and the outer face of the wall define a thickness of the cover for an exercise device. The invention can also include a method of using a progression of covers having different densities, thicknesses, and textures to provide myofascial release. | 04-11-2013 |
20130095986 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL EXERCISE APPARATUS - The present disclosure generally relates to fitness and exercise mechanisms, specifically manually propelled multi-functional exercise apparatus with versatility to allow a multitude of upper body, lower body and mid-body functional exercises on a single piece of equipment. | 04-18-2013 |
20130095987 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND APPAREL - The invention provides an exercise apparatus containing a compressible member, which provides physical instability and improves core muscle development in an exercising person. In addition, the invention provides an article of clothing containing a compressible member or material which provides physical instability to a person performing active or passive exercise. | 04-18-2013 |
20130109548 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSISTANCE IN EXERCISING | 05-02-2013 |
20130109549 | ADAPTABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL RANGE-OF-MOTION EXERCISE APPARATUS PROVIDING REPOSE CONFIGURATION | 05-02-2013 |
20130116099 | Back strengthening device - A portable back strengthening device | 05-09-2013 |
20130123077 | EXERCISE APPARATUS FOR BALANCE AND STRENGTH TRAINING - Exercise apparatus for balance and strength training that enables a user to perform push and pull oriented exercises with the user's hands or feet against the apparatus. Includes a pivot space, for example a slot or area or area with higher or lower areas, wherein the pivot space is configured to couple with a pivot element, for example a ball, cylinder, wheel or any other type of element that may move with respect to the pivot space and exercise interface. The movable pivot element enables force and hence torque required to balance to differ on each side of the apparatus. For example, a user with an injured shoulder may desire to utilize more force to balance during a push-up with the uninjured shoulder and less force and more range of motion to balance with the injured shoulder. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123078 | Double rollers exercise device - A double roller exercise device has a pair of elongated spaced-apart rollers with a grip handle secured at the end of each roller. A compressible-expandable spring is connected to the adjacent grip handle and the roller can be pushed or pulled by the exerciser by manipulating the grip handles by the exerciser. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123079 | INTEGRATED PORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE - The present invention provides an exercise device configured to engage multiple accessory attachments, the device comprising: a top plate; a bottom plate underneath and complementary to the top plate; and a first accessory disk releasably attached to the top plate, the first accessory disk having a member engaging a user for performing exercises, the accessory attachments capable of being configured in various combinations for allowing the user to perform different exercises targeting different muscle groups of the body, thereby to achieve a full body exercise. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123080 | PORTABLE TRAINING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR ARM EXERCISES - The invention relates to a training device for fixing in the area of the human waist, composed of a belt-like element ( | 05-16-2013 |
20130130875 | Exercise Device with Length Adjustable Leg - An exercise device is provided with a frame assembly including an inclined first leg including a stop member proximate a bottom end, and a mounting member at a top end; and an inclined second leg and including a support tube, a sliding tube slidably put on the support tube and having a top end pivotably secured to the mounting member, and a resilient detent in the support tube for locking the sliding and support tubes before and after length adjustment of the second leg; two opposite handlebars; and a sliding assembly including a sliding member slidably mounted on the first leg and being capable of sliding in a range from a position proximate the mounting member to the stop member, a left knee rest secured to left side of the sliding member, and a right knee rest secured to right side of the sliding member. | 05-23-2013 |
20130157822 | ELASTIC ROPE-TYPE ABDOMINAL EXERCISER - An elastic rope-type abdominal exerciser includes a main body, a retractable rod, and a lower cover. The main body includes a bottom board having an insertion hole, an inner pipe at a central portion thereof for the retractable rod to slide thereon, an elastic strip which is transversely connected to two sides of the bottom board, and a pair of sliding axles which are located close to two sides of the inner pipe and above the elastic strip. The retractable rod includes a hook pipe at a front end thereof. The hook pipe has a hook board on an outer wall thereof. The hook pipe is positioned by a screw. The lower cover is coupled to the main body. The lower cover has a slot corresponding in position to the center of the elastic strip. The present invention is simple in configuration and convenient for assembly. | 06-20-2013 |
20130157823 | FUNCTIONAL POWER GRIP - The disclosure includes a variety of functional power grips. An exemplary grip includes a generally elongate handle portion having a gripping surface for a user, and a generally flexible member having a first end and a second end, the generally flexible member having a cross sectional dimension that is substantially the same as the handle portion, wherein the first and second ends of the generally flexible member are attached to first and second ends of the handle portion, the handle portion and generally flexible member cooperating to form a loop, and a coupler disposed about the generally flexible member for attaching the functional power grip to a piece of exercise equipment. | 06-20-2013 |
20130178345 | Exerciser with Easy-to-Adjust Inelastic Straps - An exerciser includes two straps and a handle mounted to an end of each strap by an adjusting member having a movable rod movable between two positions respectively allowing and not allowing adjustment of the length of the strap. A connecting member is mounted to the other end of each strap. A stop is engaged with an end of an inelastic strap on a suspension member. A retaining ring is engaged with the other end of the inelastic strap. A plurality of rings is fixed to the inelastic strap. The retaining ring is releasably engageable with one of the rings, so that the inelastic strap forms a loop. The connecting member is releasably engaged with one of the rings. The inelastic strap is mounted around a rod or extended through a gap between a door and a door frame, allowing user to perform exercises resisting the weight of the user. | 07-11-2013 |
20130184131 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING EXERCISES USING A FREELY ROTATING BALL - Exemplary embodiments of an exercise apparatus and its method of use are provided. An exercise apparatus can be provided having a resilient ball configured to support a weight of a user performing exercises thereon, and a shell member configured to cover at least an upper portion of the resilient ball. The shell member can have an inner surface conforming to an outer surface of the resilient ball. A toroidal member can be provided that can be attached to the shell member and can surround a portion of the resilient ball. | 07-18-2013 |
20130217550 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device is provided that includes a trolley. The trolley includes two vertical plates, wheels, and at least one foot locking device connected to the trolley, the at least one foot locking device adapted to make contact with at least a portion of a foot of the user. A shaft is provided having a first end and a second end. A flexible mechanism comprising a portion of the shaft placed in a position of the shaft between the first end and the second end for allowing at least one portion of the shaft to move and rotate. The shaft accommodates the trolley. The trolley is adapted to be pulled along the shaft by the least one foot locking device while the user is in a seated position. A substantially planar surface is provided with a top surface connected to the second end of the shaft. | 08-22-2013 |
20130281271 | Total Body Strengthening and Toning Workstation and Method of Using Same - A stand-alone exercise apparatus includes a seat to support a user in a position thereon, and upper and lower body exercising assemblies which are configured for activation either sequentially or simultaneously to permit the concurrent exercising movement of his or her upper body area and lower body leg muscles, respectively, without necessitating that the user stop exercising when switching from upper body exercises to lower body exercises. The lower body exercising assembly includes a lower frame assembly which is operable to provide resistance exercise to the user's leg muscles, and which includes a selectively reciprocally movable pedal, platform or bar which is coupled to a suitable resistance mechanism, and which is engagable by the user's feet and/or legs as they are moved together in unified movement to effect leg extensions or curls. The upper body exercising assembly includes one or more reciprocally movable frame members, hand pulleys or swing arms coupled to a resistance mechanism, and which are engagable by the user's hands and/or arms. The resistance mechanisms used to provide the selected resistance to the upper and lower exercising assemblies are operable independently from each other, and enable the user to select the degree of resistance to each of the upper and lower body exercising assemblies separately. | 10-24-2013 |
20130303348 | EXERCISE EQUIPMENT HANDLE - An exercise equipment handle permits a user to perform inverted rows with a vertical bar positioned above the user, such as on the barbell part of a Smith machine. The handle can be hung from the barbell part and the user can be positioned underneath. The user can grip the handles and do inverted rows with a neutral (palms facing) grip. In some embodiments, the handles are close to provide a narrow grip. The handles are typically turned out at an angle and are suspended on a cross-piece. The user is able to do inverted row exercises safely, without the lower back strain usually associated with rowing-type exercise. | 11-14-2013 |
20130303349 | Ergonomic Pull Handle and Associated Exercise Methods - A pull handle that is ergonomically designed to avoid unnatural stresses on the user's body through the range of motion is disclosed. The invention enables a user to perform exercises that cannot be accomplished with existing handles or may be more difficult to do so. These objects are achieved by providing one or more axes of rotation or flexibility in the pull handle so that the user's hand, wrist and/or arm (or foot, ankle and/or leg) may bend and/or rotate more naturally through the user's range of motion. | 11-14-2013 |
20130310233 | TUBULAR EXERCISE DEVICE WITH SELECTIVE FOOT AND ANKLE MOUNTING - An exercise device includes a telescoping body; a handgrip located proximate a first end of the telescoping body; a mounting located proximate a second, opposite end of the telescoping body; and a strap attached to the mounting by which strap the second end of the telescoping body is attachable to a foot or ankle The mounting includes first and second components that are coupled together for rotational movement. The first component is attached to the telescoping body, and the second component is attached to the strap. The first and second components are rotatable between a first configuration, wherein the strap is configured to fasten to a foot, and a second configuration, wherein the step is configured to fasten to an ankle The first and second components may be held together only by a spring so as to permit some play between the first and second components. | 11-21-2013 |
20130310234 | Exercise Device - The present invention relates to an exercise device that can function as a rolling exercise device. It comprises an elongate member that has a first handle assembly secured to its first end and a second handle assembly secured to its second end. The handle assemblies include a base that is rotatably secured to a handle support structure. The handle assemblies also include a handle for gripping. The handle assemblies further function as wheels on either side of the elongate member that allows the exercise device to roll. In addition, the handle assemblies can be removed from the ends of the elongate member and the assemblies can be mutually joined in a second configuration that does not include the elongate member. The second configuration can also be rolled along a surface by a user gripping the handles and applying a force that causes the base of each handle assembly to rotate. | 11-21-2013 |
20130316883 | Exercise Device - An exercise device to provide exercise for a user may include a base panel to provide resistance in a fluid, a finger handle to connect to the base panel and to provide support for the hand of the user and a wrist restraint device to connect to the base panel and to restrain the wrist of the user. The finger handle may be substantially an inverted U-shaped. | 11-28-2013 |
20130337983 | SUSPENDED TRAINING EXERCISE DEVICE, METHOD AND KIT - A suspended training exercise device includes an anchor, a post, and exercise stations. The anchor securely engages a mounting surface. The post securely engages the anchor assembly. The exercise stations are secured relative to the post member, and each includes a foot ladder, and strap members. The foot ladder securely engages the anchor, and includes steps securely engaging and oriented transversely relative to a rail. The steps accommodate a foot of a user. The straps engage and are suspended from the post member, each adapted to support the bodyweight of the user. A separate foot ladder apparatus, anchor assembly, method of providing an exercise device, and kit for assembly of a suspended training exercise device are also disclosed. | 12-19-2013 |
20140005017 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME | 01-02-2014 |
20140051558 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND HANDLE FOR SAME - A handle for engaging a stretchable tube for use in exercise comprising a yoke and a handgrip. The yoke defining first and second passages and a channel. The first passage sized to permit the passage therethrough of the elongate member and a portion associated with the elongate member and the second passage and channel sized to permit the passage therethrough of the elongate member and to prevent the passage therethrough of the enlarged portion. The channel interconnecting the first and second passages for moving the elongate member from the first passage to the second passage for engagement within the second passage. An exercise device comprising one or more of the handles, the elongate member and one or more enlarged portions. A method of constructing the exercise device by securing the handle to the elongate member. | 02-20-2014 |
20140051559 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND HANDLE FOR SAME - An exercise device comprising an elongate member and a pair of handles associated with the end of the elongate member. Each handle includes a grip defining a channel having two ends and an endless strap forming a loop extending through the channel. The loop is engaged with the elongate member to secure the elongate member to the handle. The exercise device may include a connector engaged with the elongate member and the handle to secure the elongate member to the handle. | 02-20-2014 |
20140066272 | Lifting Strap with Enhanced Gripping Properties - Weight lifting strap which is looped around the wrist and wrapped in helical fashion about a weight lifting bar or the like and gripped by the hand with opposite sides of the strap facing the bar and the hand, and the strap being fabricated of a woven material with rubberized strands on the side of the strap which faces the bar. | 03-06-2014 |
20140073495 | Cable Attachment For Exercise Machine - A cable attachment that permits the strap of an exercise machine to be replaced independently of the machine's handle without the need for sewing machines or special tools such as crimping devices comprises a body having three juncture points arranged in a generally triangular relationship, the first point being near its top to accommodate the body's attachment to the cable of the exercise machine, the other two juncture points lying below the first point and separated from each other by the center section of the body. The two lower junction points are configured to securely accommodate a removably-coupled handle-coupling strap, and are the locations to which the straps can be secured, preferably with a suitable knot. The two lower juncture points are configured to resist lateral slippage of the straps in order to laterally stabilize the load against which the user is working, and to accommodate knots having excellent holding strength. | 03-13-2014 |
20140073496 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - The invention includes an apparatus, system and method for providing the user with an unstable equilibrium condition in which to perform athletic and therapeutic exercises. The apparatus includes a substantially elastic portion and a substantially inelastic portion and an extension arresting portion, each having respective adjustments. | 03-13-2014 |
20140087929 | MOTION MUSCLE RELAXER - An exercise apparatus is provided to support the user in a bent-leg position and thereby guide the user through a series of swiveling, pitching, and rolling motions to stretch and align the user's back and spine. In one embodiment, the exercise assembly includes a base member, a leg support member for supporting a user's legs, and a vertical support member having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end connected to the leg support member and the second end movably connected to the base member. In one embodiment, the leg support member includes a generally W-shaped undulated profile having a peaked portion and two recessed portions extending outward from opposite sides of the peaked portion. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a ball joint connected to the second end of the vertical support, and swivelably, pitchedly, and rolledly connected to the base support member. | 03-27-2014 |
20140100090 | WEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE SURFACE GLIDING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MULTIPURPOSE FITNESS - An exercise apparatus for surface-based gliding is provided. The gliding apparatus includes a handle structure including a handle-bar having two handle-ends respectively mounted on two end-base structures and a disk structure having a weight member clamped to a base member. The disk structure is removably coupled to the handle structure by locking the two end-base structures to two edge regions across the weight member. The two edge regions are configured for coupling from below to an alternative disk structure. The handle structure is configured to allow a user to engage anywhere from the handle-bar to a top surface of the disk structure to drive said disk structure with the base member gliding against a surface in an arbitrary direction for exercise. Exercise methods of using the gliding apparatus are also provided. | 04-10-2014 |
20140121079 | Exercise System with Positioning Markings - An exercise system with positioning markings for aiding in identifying proper positioning of the body while performing a wide range of exercises. The exercise system with positioning markings generally includes a carriage slidably secured between a pair of rails. A first platform may be positioned at a first end of the exercise machine and a second platform may be positioned at a second end of the exercise machine. One or more handle assemblies may also be provided for use in various exercises. A longitudinal carriage marking extends between the first and second ends of the carriage and a plurality of cross carriage markings extend perpendicular to the longitudinal carriage marking to ease identification of different points and areas on the carriage during exercise. Platform markings and handle markings may also be included. Reference characters may also be positioned on or around the various markings to aid in identifying their locations. | 05-01-2014 |
20140155234 | Wraps For Improving Grip On Exercise Equipment - Weight lifters have traditionally used chalk to improve their grip when performing heavier lifts. However, the use of chalk has been increasingly disallowed at gyms and fitness centers around the country because the residue from the chalk can create a mess. This invention discloses a set of wraps that can serve as a sufficient substitute for chalk so the lifter can still perform the same lifts without any safety concerns due to potential loss of grip, but with none of the resulting mess. The wraps are made up of a sturdy, yet flexible material that allows for a minimal amount of stretching. The stretching is an important feature because the flexible material will have a section with a material that allows for the wrap to securely fasten to itself and the stretching will make the fastening step easier. Also, embedded within the flexible material is a ridge or shape that will further enhance a user's grip. This embedded member should be utilized to shelf the palm during pushing exercises, and shelf the fingers during pulling exercises. | 06-05-2014 |
20140155235 | System for Knee Extension Therapy - The present invention concerns a system that is useful to apply controlled, gradual muscular stretching, and is particularly useful for knee extension therapy. | 06-05-2014 |
20140162855 | ClipWeights - New weight-actuated clips and other fastening and tightening techniques are disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, plate-style weights include a self-contained clipping system that, preferably, is reversibly weight-actuated, and therefore requires no additional clipping step to use—a user need only load a weight-actuated, self-clipping weight. In other aspects of the invention, a lateral tightening mechanism in the direction of loading is also provided, eliminating lateral play. In still other aspects, a user may rapidly and selectively shed weight from a weight-loading member. The weight-actuated tightening aspects are also applied in the context of sporting garments, such as running shoes, allowing a user to put on well-fitted shoes quickly, with easy entry, and no need for separate lacing or binding steps. | 06-12-2014 |
20140162856 | Neuromuscular Vibration Training Multi-Purpose Handle - A vibrating handle assembly provides enhanced vibrating therapy and training benefits with important features in a small compact package. The vibration is provided through twin DC motors attached to a common offset weight, re-chargeable batteries, and an on/off switch. Vibration therapy is designed for convenience, portability, therapeutic purposes, and use with other training equipment via a strap attachment. | 06-12-2014 |
20140194261 | FULL BODY EXERCISE MACHINE - A full body exercise apparatus and method allowing for a full body workout utilizing all major muscle groups. The apparatus generally consists of a plurality of ropes allowing the user to pull the handles providing for arm resistance as well as leg and core resistance in a downward and upward motion by the user. The result is a full body workout after a series of repetitions using the apparatus. | 07-10-2014 |
20140194262 | Electronic Exercise Monitor with Human Facsimile and Audible Feedback - An interactive electronic exercise software program and mobile electronic device application with audible feedback resides in a human facsimile apparatus used as a dance partner during aerobic exercises. The interactive software program creates the illusion of working out with a friend, companion or personal trainer, providing interactive visual and auditory stimulus designed to make the workout enjoyable so that the user will continue to work out on a regular basis. The interactive software program is also designed to motivate the user to exercise and to continue exercising for an optimal duration. The interactive software program monitors the user's workout and provides audible feedback to the user regarding workout practices and results, and may respond to user input, such as speech or keypad entry, or may be equipped with sensors to provide feedback on the workout itself. | 07-10-2014 |
20140194263 | ADJUSTABLE ASSEMBLY FOR EXERCISE APPARATUS - Exercise apparatus and method with selectively variable stabilization enabling a user to progressively increase his/her core body muscular strength. In various embodiments, the exercise apparatus includes a resistance cabling system providing a user defined line of motion, and a partial stabilizer pad being adjustably positionable offset from the line of motion, wherein the user's core body is positionable against the pad and required to resist the torque created by the offset. The user can progressively increase the distance between the line of motion and partial stabilizer pad, in order to progressively increase the force which the user's core body must resist to maintain an upright stature. In this way, the user can progressively, over time, increase his or her core body strength. A vertically and rotatably adjustable handle/arm assembly, resistance cabling and pulley assembly, and an overall exercise apparatus having a relatively small footprint but allowing multiple variable exercise routines, are also provided. | 07-10-2014 |
20140194264 | REFORMER EXERCISE APPARATUS FOOTBAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A reformer exercise apparatus is disclosed that has a generally rectangular frame. The rail portions of the frame each have an upright outer wall and a hidden outwardly open slot therein. 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 a lower and 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 mounted to the carriage releases the cords by pivoting either one of the shoulder stops toward the foot end of the frame. | 07-10-2014 |
20140200123 | EXERCISE APPARATUS INCLUDING A DIP BAR - An exercise apparatus that includes a plurality of dip bars arranged in a non-parallel orientation and supported on an elongated self-supporting stand, which is supported on a base. The self-supporting stand may include a plurality of elongated supports that are spaced from one another. The support and the dip bars may be arranged along first and second parallel planes that extend away from the self-supporting stand in the same direction. | 07-17-2014 |
20140206511 | PRONE WORKOUT ASSISTING INSTRUMENT - An assisting instrument allows a person to effectively train his/her inner unit by movements in twisting directions or one leg raises, and allows the twisting movements in a prone posture. A first body part is comprised of a rectangular parallelepiped part and an integrated semicircle pillar section. When the assisting instrument is used during workouts in the prone posture, the person's two anterior superior iliac spines and pubis part are protected by a first pad, a second pad, and a third pad, respectively, and his/her abdomen is fitted into a groove part. When the person raises one of his/her legs, the semicircle pillar section to the opposite side. As a result of holding his/her body to prevent the rolling and prevent his/her body from being thrown out of the instrument, the person puts his/her strength in the inner unit and, thus, this part can be trained. | 07-24-2014 |
20140221180 | Removable Rubber Pole Sleeve - A removable rubber pole sleeve comprising of an elastomer tube and optional security strap that slides onto metal pole-based exercise apparatus for the benefit of increased grip and adhesion when using metal pole-based exercise apparatus for pole dancing, pole fitness, and all other pole-based exercise. Removable rubber pole sleeve is manufactured with inside diameters substantially similar to specific outside diameters of metal pole-based exercise apparatus and can be applied or removed from the metal pole-based exercise apparatus without any permanent change or damage to the pole and without interference with the other functions of the pole-based exercise apparatus. | 08-07-2014 |
20140221181 | EXERCISE AND WELLNESS MONITORING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method, executed by a computer, of treating or preventing musculo-skeletal pain in a person, including: generating identification data representing sources of musculo-skeletal pain, said sources being associated with structures in the musculo-skeletal system; and determining, based on said identification data, and providing exercise data representing one or more exercises to strengthen or loosen said structures. | 08-07-2014 |
20140243173 | Abdominal Exercise Apparatus - An abdominal workout assist device is disclosed. An elongated member and an attachment means are provided, and a support member is attached therebetween. The attachment means connects to the base of a door with the elongated member connected in parallel to the support member. In operation, the user inserts the device under a door and can perform standard abdominal exercises with the elongated member holding the user's feet on the ground. Additional exercises such as legs lifts can be done with the user holding the handles of the device while laying on their back and their arms extended back. | 08-28-2014 |
20140274611 | Recoil Exercise Ball and Methods of Use - A recoil exercise ball includes an elastic material defining an inflatable chamber within the elastic material, a nozzle in the elastic material forming a nozzle opening to provide access to the inflatable chamber, and a pair of ergonomic hand grips extending from the elastic material. The ergonomic hand grips preferably include a gripping portion shaped to receive the front of a hand in a semi-open first state, including openings to receive the fingers. The inflatable chamber is preferably filled with air and liquid water such that the recoil exercise ball has a substantially spherical shape. The nozzle is preferably designed to allow rapid filling and emptying of the recoil exercise ball of both air and liquid water. A recoil exercise ball kit includes the recoil exercise ball, an air pump, an air adapter, a water adapter, and a hose. Methods of using the recoil exercise ball are also disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274612 | UNDULATING ROPE EXERCISE APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - An exercise system includes a foot harness and an undulation rope that can be connected to the foot harness. The foot harness includes a back rigid section, two side rigid sections, and a front rigid section. A harness coupling is fixed to at least one of the rigid sections. One or more side straps couple the back rigid section to the two side rigid sections and couple the front rigid section to the two side rigid sections. A bottom strap couples the two side rigid sections. A top strap also couples the two side rigid sections. A dorsal strap may be fixed to the front rigid section and looped over the top strap. One or more of the side and top straps may be adjustable. The undulation rope includes a rope coupling fixed adjacent an end of the rope to provide a detachable connection to the harness coupling. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274613 | Apparatuses, Systems, and Methods for Improvement of Physical Fitness - The present application includes various embodiments of apparatuses, systems, kits, and methods for physical exercise of a user. Some embodiments, for example, include an apparatus comprising: a strap having a first end, a second end, a length between the first end and the second end, the strap having an elastic portion between and spaced apart from the first end and the second end; a first handle configured to be coupled to the strap on a first side of the elastic portion such that the first handle is spaced apart from the elastic portion; a second handle configured to be coupled to the strap on a second side of the elastic portion such that the second handle is spaced apart from the elastic portion; and one or more suspension members configured to be coupled (i) to the strap at a first point between the elastic portion and the first handle, and at a second point between the elastic portion and the second handle, and (ii) to be coupled to a supporting structure. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274614 | DEFORMABLE GRIP PAD WITH BISTABLE SPRING BANDS AND METHODS OF USE - A grip pad with bistable spring bands embedded therein is provided for snapping onto a bar to improve a user's grip of the bar. The grip pad is configured with specialized material such as neoprene with textured patterns on both top and bottom sides of the grip pad so that the grip pad securely grips the bar and the user securely grips the grip pad. The grip pad is removably attached to the bar so that a user can easily snap the grip pad into a cylindrical-shaped wrapped position around the bar and remove the grip pad by opening the grip pad from its wrapped position to its bistable straight position. An attachment mechanism may be configured at one end of the grip pad to detachably secure the grip pad around the bar in the wrapped position. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274615 | Joint Rehabilitation Strap and Method of Using the Same - The present invention is directed to a rehabilitation strap including a pair of handles and a strap of adjustable length and a method of using the same. The method includes rehabilitation exercises that an individual may practice after a joint replacement procedure. | 09-18-2014 |
20140287893 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR PERFORMING FLOOR EXERCISE - An exercise support having a base with a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and a second end. Preferably, the base is curved to form generally an S-shape. Attached to the bottom surface is a support member. A narrowed or head section is formed at the second end of the base. Preferably a pair of handles extend outwardly from the narrowed section for gripping. | 09-25-2014 |
20140296045 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus for exercising with an infant, the exercise apparatus including: an infant retaining portion for retaining the infant; and a linking portion extending from the infant retaining portion, the linking portion configured to link the infant retaining portion to a user, wherein the linking portion permits the user, when linked, to hold the weight of the retained infant with their hands at a distance away from the users body, the distance being such that the arms of the user are substantially extended. | 10-02-2014 |
20140315699 | Apparatus for activating particular muscles - An apparatus for activating particular muscles: a) a belt with two ends , mountable on the torso region of an individual wearer, the belt having a rear portion for traversing a lower back of the individual wearer; b) a pair of shoulder straps connected to the belt wherein each of the shoulder straps includes two ends, one of the ends of each connected to the belt and another end of the shoulder straps is connected to a back support; c) the back support member positioned between and connecting to the pair of shoulder straps and the belt; d) and at least one stationary hand grip element connected and extending from the back support. | 10-23-2014 |
20140323276 | ATHLETIC TRAINING DEVICE - A training device that includes a base member having opposed sides that are for grasping by the hands of a user, a cross bar supported over the base member, a support post mounted from the base member at a lower end of the support post and for supporting the cross bar at an upper end of the support post, and a pair of cables separately attached at opposite ends of the cross bar. | 10-30-2014 |
20140329650 | LOAD DISTRIBUTING GRIP HANDLE - Grip handles for coupling to a resistance force provided by exercise equipment, resistance bands, or the user's own bodyweight. Each grip handle is defined by an increasing outer surface circumference along the length of the handle to form a generally conical shaped handhold attached to a rigid or flexible member. Where, the member is coupled at the apex of the grip handle. The generally cone shaped handle provides a comfortable and ergonomic surface to securely distribute the user's grip force during the exercise movements, thus significantly reducing the pressure points and grip requirements of current exercise handles. Where in one embodiment, the flexible member may be a resistance band or in another embodiment, it may be a rope or other type of flexible cable attached to a cable pull machine, suspension trainer anchor, or other type of exercise machine. Additionally, it is conceived that the invention could be a single flexible member with a cone handle at each end, or an individual handle with a cone grip on one end and a means of attaching the flexible member of the grip to an exercise machine. | 11-06-2014 |
20140342887 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - Exercise apparatus ( | 11-20-2014 |
20140349822 | WalkBuddy - The WalkBuddy is the world's answer to a total fitness work out. Simple simultaneous movement while holding the WalkBuddy and walking, running, sitting or standing you can achieve an improvement in posture, muscle tone, reduce inches from your body and increase heart rate causing fat burning results. Shaped like a handle bar from your favorite bike, the WalkBuddy comes in four different sizes (Mini, Small, Medium, Large). Bar tubing is made from Poly Ethylene and covered with Neoprene Mesh. The WalkBuddy is cored with Water/Sand weight used to enhance your work out. Each devise contain a high-density non slip surface enhancing the users grip making it easier to grasp. Anyone can do it from young to elderly you can achieve great results. | 11-27-2014 |
20150024912 | OMNIDIRECTIONAL EXERCISE DEVICE AND SYSTEM - An omnidirectional exercise device including a platform having a top surface and a bottom surface with the top surface extending generally in a first plane. At least one omnidirectional movement assembly is secured relative to the bottom surface such that the platform is supported for omnidirectional movement. A hand securement assembly, which may be in the form of a glove member, is positioned along the top surface and configured to secure a user's hand relative to the top surface such that the user's hand is substantially parallel to the first plane. Each exercise device may include one or more stoppers extending from the bottom of the platform to selectively immobilize the device. A pair of the omnidirectional exercise devices may be joined together to form a system wherein both devices move omnidirectionally in unison. | 01-22-2015 |
20150031512 | DOOR-MOUNTED PORTABLE EXERCISE APPARATUS - A door-mounted portable exercise apparatus having a non-elastic adjustable strap that extends vertically around a door. An attached connector maintains the adjustable strap in a snug position around the door. A first anchor and a second anchor are secured to the adjustable strap by a re-enforcing strap near the top edge of the door. When the door is closed, the first anchor is positioned near the junction of the closing face of the door and the door frame, and the second anchor is positioned near the junction of the opening face of the door and the door frame. At least two non-elastic loops are attached near the top and bottom of the adjustable strap by short strips on the closing side of the door. Elastic bands of various tensions can be attached to or passed through at least one non-elastic loop of the apparatus to permit a wide range of exercise motions by a user. | 01-29-2015 |
20150045194 | FLOOR-FREE PLANK EXERCISE DEVICE - The invention provides a device to allow the user to perform the plank exercise without having to get on the floor that does not suffer from any of the problems or deficiencies associated with prior solutions. In a related embodiment, the invention includes the ability to do side planks for the oblique muscles and back planks where the user would be facing the anchor point. | 02-12-2015 |
20150072841 | Exercise Machine Cable Adjustment System - An exercise machine cable adjustment system for providing efficient adjustment of the effective length of one or more cables. The exercise machine cable adjustment system generally includes a frame, a carriage movably positioned upon the frame and a pair of cables adjustably connected to the carriage to allow for adjustment of the effective length for each of the cables. | 03-12-2015 |
20150099613 | Wall structure for exercising and attaching fitness and physical activity elements - A wall structure for exercising and attaching fitness and physical activity elements includes one or more modular panels configured to be fixed to a wall. The panels are configured receive at plurality of handles at various fixing positions distributed over a surface of the panel. Each panel has one more anchoring points distributed over the surface of the panel and configured for fixing accessory elements thereto. | 04-09-2015 |
20150099614 | PORTABLE REHAB STATION - A portable rehab station, including left and right outriggers, each having a forward end and a rearward end, the left and right outriggers being pivotally connected at the bottom ends of the respective left and right frame members to pivot between retracted and expanded positions, the retracted position including the left and right outriggers being generally mutually parallel, and the expanded position including the left and right outriggers being spread out at an angle of between about six and ten degrees relative to each other;
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20150119212 | Exercise Bar - An exercise bar having five linear segments wherein the segments are in bent relationship to each other that allow the user to accomplish a twist-like motion. The bar is symmetrical about a central vertical axis. The first and fifth segments of the bar are the hand-grips. The second and fourth segments each have a first end and a second end and connects to the hand grips at an angle of approximately 120 degrees to about 160 degrees at their first end. The second and fourth segments are attached at their second end to a central third segment which comprises an approximately a neck bar that is curved to fit the neck in an ergonomic fashion. | 04-30-2015 |
20150141220 | EXERCISE BALL - An exercise ball having a transparent water level indicating system is disclosed. The exercise ball has a liquid impermeable shell which creates an interior chamber and forms a covering surface for the exercise ball. The interior chamber is filled with a fluid such as water through a valve provided on the liquid impermeable shell. The valve includes an air tight closure which prevents the leakage of the fluid during exercise. A transparent portion provided on the liquid impermeable shell of the exercise ball indicates a level of the fluid filled within the interior chamber. The transparent portion includes a plurality of markings for providing direct indication of a weight of the exercise ball. A user can directly view the level of the fluid filled in the exercise ball and thereby can read a present weight of the exercise ball with the fluid. | 05-21-2015 |
20150148204 | Hands Free Exercise Device - A resistance exercise device is disclosed for an amputee which includes a support assembly configured to engage the stump portion of an amputated limb. The support assembly includes a pair of circumferential support cuffs. The support assembly includes inelastic adjustable bands with the support cuffs attached to the end thereof. The harness assembly is connected to a centrally located anchor, having a spacing member, that provides for a distribution of the user's weight between the arms. The device allows the user to selectively adjust the exercise load from nearly zero resistance to the user's full body weight. | 05-28-2015 |
20150297940 | EXERCISE SUSPENSION STRAP - A suspension strap comprising an elongate length of flexible material providing a body of a strap; a hand grip fixed on a first end of the strap at a first junction; and a foot grip fixed within the hand grip at the first junction, the foot grip being a second length of the flexible material. The foot loop is disposed entirely within the periphery of the hand grip. A second hand strap and foot grip are provided at a second end of the strap. As per the first foot grip, the second foot grip is disposed within the second hand strap. A door anchor, implemented with a plastic tube, is mounted on the strap. | 10-22-2015 |
20150321051 | Stability Platform - An improved exercise device comprises a rigid platform and a plurality of flexible elements attached to the bottom side of the platform in such a way as to render the platform able to move freely in the lateral direction, while not able to tilt. The platform is of sufficient strength to support the weight of a person, as well as the weight of any exercise implements the person may be using. The exercise device thus enables the user to exercise on a slightly unstable surface, which is beneficial to the user's stabilizer muscles and sense of balance. Since the exercise device provides only a mildly unstable surface, it is safe to use as a physical therapy aid for seniors or people recovering from injuries or surgery. | 11-12-2015 |
20150352394 | Range of Motion Improvement Device - An end range of motion improving device is disclosed including, first and second link members to independently rotate an upper leg and a lower leg of a patient, having a controller to selectively rotate the link members, and a networked computing system to facilitate communication between the controller and other networked devices. | 12-10-2015 |
20150367170 | PORTABLE MULTI-PURPOSE EXERCISE UNIT - The present disclosure in an embodiment provides a portable exercise apparatus. The portable exercise apparatus comprises a bar having a first end and a second end along a longitudinal axis. Further, the portable exercise apparatus comprises two frame members. Each frame member comprises a groove on top, coupled to the bar such that the bar rests on the two frame members along the longitudinal axis of the bar and on the grooves of the two frame members. The two frame members are opposite to each other at each end of the bar. Further, each frame member is coupled to a pair of wheels at a bottom portion of each frame member. Further, the bar has a grip portion, between the first end and the second end, to support stresses perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bar. | 12-24-2015 |
20160030798 | WEARABLE DEVICE FOR GUIDING A LINE OF A FITNESS APPARATUS - Ankle band | 02-04-2016 |
20160030801 | APPARATUS AND METHOD DIRECTED TO AN EXERCISE AND STRETCHING THERAPY BAR - An apparatus and method directed to an exercise and stretching therapy bar is disclosed herein. The apparatus allows an individual to provide physical therapy treatment to himself or herself without the aid of a therapist or another individual. The apparatus helps release muscle tension helping to keep the body balanced and preventing future injuries. In an embodiment, the apparatus is generally comprised of a main body having a cylindrical bar shape. Said main body having two raised portions separated by sufficient space to allow the user's vertebral column to be positioned within those two raised portions and said main body not having any meaningful force applied to the user's vertebral column. In another embodiment the main body is also comprised of handle portions for assisting the user in gripping the apparatus while in use. | 02-04-2016 |
20160047405 | Collapsible Exercise Bar - The present disclosure relates to telescoping exercise bars which are configured to allow attachments to be affixed at one or both of the ends of the bars or along the bar at desired positions. | 02-18-2016 |
20160082306 | Exercise System - An exercise system and method for performing various exercises, including a seated abdominal exercise. The exercise system includes an elongated, rigid bar having a first end and a second end, wherein a first and second ring fastener are disposed on each end and a third ring fastener is disposed therebetween. Various exercise attachments are removably securable to each ring fastener, such as elongated straps, a pull bar, resistance bands, and the like. The exercise system allows a user to manipulate the exercise attachment in a particular direction while applying opposing force to the elongated bar using his or her feet pressed thereagainst in order to build muscle, stretch, perform isometric exercises, physical therapy, and the like. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082307 | HEART SHAPED EXERCISE DEVICE - A method and apparatus for performing individual or group exercises with a heart-shaped exercise device are disclosed. The device includes a heart-shaped body and two or more handles. In some embodiments, the two or more handles form a generally concave surface. The heart-shaped body further includes a tail, which may form a generally concave surface in a direction opposite the handles. The heart-shape body include two lobes that direct movement, whether being used with one or two hands or with one user, partners, or in a group. In some embodiments, the center of gravity is asymmetric with respect to latitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the heart-shaped device is configured to stably rest on a surface. | 03-24-2016 |
20160096059 | Exercise Machine Carriage Handle System - An exercise machine carriage handle system for providing handles for an exerciser to grasp with their hands thereby expanding the type of exercises that may be performed. The exercise machine carriage handle system generally includes a frame having a track, a carriage movably connected to the track, a bias member connected between the frame and the carriage, a first handle connected to the carriage near the first side, and a second handle connected to the carriage near the second side. The first handle and second handle are adapted for grasping with a first hand and a second hand respectively of a user during the performance of an exercise on the exercise machine. | 04-07-2016 |
20160096063 | EXERCISE EQUIPMENT ADAPTER - An exercise equipment adapter includes a first enclosure portion having a first divot portion and a second enclosure portion having a second divot portion. A hinge connection connects the first and second enclosure portions, the hinge connection arranging the first enclosure portion and the second enclosure portion in an open configuration and a closed configuration. In the closed configuration, the first enclosure portion and the second enclosure portion are mated to each other, forming an enclosure, and the first and second divot portions forming a cavity. A locking mechanism is configured to lock first enclosure to the second closure in the closed position and a handle is connected to at least one of the first and second enclosure portions. | 04-07-2016 |
20160107021 | LEVER WITH SLIDER - The lever with slider consists of a lever ( | 04-21-2016 |
20160158594 | ELASTOMERIC HAND GRIPS - Disclosed is a tubular elastomeric grip with raised or embossed geometric designs arrayed around its circumference with an axial cut along its length adapted to be removably attached to a cylindrical bar such as those used while participating in fitness activities associated with the gripping of a bar or handle. | 06-09-2016 |
20160199686 | Exercise machine with a detachable stabilizing support assembly having adjustable positions | 07-14-2016 |
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20220134175 | Ergonomic Exercise Equipment Handle - The goal of this invention is to provide an ergonomic handle for cable-based exercise equipment which is comfortable in the user's hands and increases user strength and range of motion. This exercise handle allows wrist flexion and extension as well as forearm and hand pronation and supination. The handle is composed of a grip which is rotatably coupled to a bracket, which is in turn connected to a rotatable connection assembly which freely rotates along an axis parallel to the cable. | 05-05-2022 |