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| 20090017997 | Compact Gym - Disclosed in this specification is a compact gym that comprises both a recumbent exercycle and a weight system. The recumbent exercycle may be rotated by 180° to offer users a greater variety of workouts. The compact gym's various components may be folded into a cupboard for storage. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090036277 | Functional Training Exercise Apparatus and Methods - Exercise apparatus and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an exercise assembly includes a load, a support assembly, a force-transferring assembly operatively coupled to the load and to the support assembly, and an exercise station operatively coupled to the force-transferring assembly. The exercise station includes a user interface, at least one adjustment assembly configured to adjust a position of the user interface, and an actuator assembly selectively engageable with the at least one adjustment assembly. The actuator assembly is configured to approximately simultaneously enable vertical and horizontal adjustment of the user interface when the actuator assembly is actuated to release the at least one adjustment assembly, and to approximately simultaneously disable adjustment of the user interface when the actuator assembly is actuated to lock the at least one adjustment assembly. Thus, movements of the user interface may be easily and efficiently performed using a single-touch actuation assembly. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090118104 | AB-Exerciser bench - An abdominal muscle exercise machine that generally contains a diagonal member with an adjustable seat and a backrest and a pivot member that pivots with respect to the diagonal member. A chest push can be mechanically coupled to the pivot member through an adjustable force multiplier. An optional counterweight can be placed near one end of the pivot member to lighten the force, or an optional load weight can be placed near the other end of the pivot member to increase the force. The pivot member can be constructed to telescope or otherwise adjust for different body sizes. The machine provides a smooth exercise where the top and bottom portions of the body move together in a linked fashion. The machine of the present invention works without heavy external weights. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090131230 | Compact fitness center for truck sleeper compartments - A compact fitness system that provides many of the aspects and benefits of a weight training system that would be found in a gym, including stacked weights, pulleys, cables, hand grips, supporting structure, and a bench. The compact nature of the present fitness system is such that it can easily fit into the sleeper compartment of a modern over the road tractor trailer cab. The size of the various components is scaled back in order to constitute a system that can fit easily into a truck sleeper cab. Similar compact fitness systems can be tailored to fit into other vehicles and aircraft. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090170668 | 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. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090291812 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - The present invention is to provide an exercise apparatus which is applicable to a user including athletes and ordinary persons by providing an appropriate load. The exercise apparatus of the present invention for exercising muscles includes an exercise main body and a loading part. In addition, the loading part is configured to move in a direction where a load is applied to the muscles and in a direction where the muscles are relaxed. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090312160 | MUSCLE CONDITIONING APPARATUS - An apparatus ( | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090312161 | Compound abdominal device - A compound abdominal and upper body exercising device having an outer frame, an inner mechanism that is pivotally connected within the outer frame and on which a user kneels to initiate the exercise, a linkage system between the outer frame and the inner mechanism that interconnects an actuating assembly and the inner mechanism, and a weight support system connected to the inner mechanism. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100004099 | 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. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100016128 | Arm Exercise Machine With Self-Aligning Pivoting User Support - An arm exercise machine for performing isolation exercises has a self-aligning pivoting seat or user support on a main frame and an exercise arm for performing biceps curl and/or triceps extension exercises which is linked to the pivoting user support to translate movement of the exercise arm into movement of the user support. The user support is pivotally mounted on the main frame so as to automatically align in order to maintain positioning of the user throughout the exercise motion. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100022362 | ASSISTED-EXERCISE APPARATUS - An assisted-exercise apparatus may include a user support, weight, and rocker frame interconnecting said user support and weight. The rocker frame may include a lower and upper section, the lower section having a weight pin and the upper section having a padded user support. One or more weights may be placed on the weight pin, providing downward force on the weight pin and, through the fulcrum of the rocker frame, corresponding upward force on the user support. To use the apparatus, the user may place his or her feet substantially in-line with the fulcrum between the lower section and upper section, places his or her hips on top of the pad, and performs assisted push-ups. The ratio of the lengths and the angle between the upper and lower longitudinal segments may be adjustable to accommodate a certain user height. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100035735 | MULTIFUNCTION APPARATUS FOR EXECUTION OF EXERCISES OF STRENGTHENING OF MUSCLE SYSTEMS - The present invention is a multifunction apparatus to carry out muscle system strengthening to be used in both inside gymnasium and in “home gym” environments. The invention is made of a main metallic frame with a parallelepiped shape and provided with a support base made of three parallel tubular elements. A quadrangular cross section is either welded together or connected by means of bolts perpendicular to two tube shaped parts, which have a quadrangular cross section. Two cylinder-shaped columns are connected by either welding or of bolts. The last one is made up by three tube shaped parallel parts, which each have a quadrangular cross section, either welded or bolted perpendicular to two tube shaped parts. The lower support base and higher platform provide strength and capacity to prevent the main frame from being deformed, and they allow a perfect verticality of cylindrical columns and quadrangular shaped columns. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100062912 | LEG EXERCISER DEVICE - The present invention provides for a leg exerciser device offering a pair of footplates arranged for inward and outward reciprocal movement along a respective pair of rails and whereby each of the footplates is operatively connected by way of support arms to a variable number of weights so as to increase the resistance offered by apparatus during an exercise routine. The path of travel of each footplate and the configuration of each arm is such that the vertical distance moved by the weights is greater than the vertical distance moved by each footplate during its reciprocal motion along the rails so as to enhance the degree of work undertaking during an exercise routine. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100125030 | COMPACT WEIGHT BENCH WITH LIFTING ASSISTANCE - Weight bench having a frame that rests on the floor, a seat mounted on the frame, a backrest pivotally mounted on the frame to the rear of the seat for movement between horizontal, inclined, and declined positions relative to the seat, a plurality of resilient elements which can be selectively connected between the backrest and the frame for lifting the backrest toward the inclined position, a swinging arm pivotally mounted to the frame in front of the seat for movement between raised and lowered positions, a weight bar extending laterally from a free end of the swinging arm for engagement by the legs of a person doing leg exercises, a handle attached to the swinging arm for engagement by the hands of a person sitting on the seat for doing upper body and arm exercises, and weights stored in holders attached to the frame for attachment to the weight bar and for manual use in doing exercises that do not involve the weight bar. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100173758 | MEDICAL ANALYSIS AND RECORDING SYSTEM - A system is disclosed for monitoring, recording and analysis of exercise in an exercise machine of the type which uses a cable, having a proximal end and a distal end, and a device, such as a handle, that enables a user to push or pull the proximal end of the cable against a resistance that is coupled to the distal end of the cable. A sensor or “load cell” mounted on the frame structure of the machine, for producing an electronic signal representing the instantaneous tensile force in the cable, and an electronic computer or the like, coupled to receive the electronic signal, for storing values representing the tensile force in the cable as a function of time. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100179032 | System and apparatus for storage and use of dumbbells - A method and apparatus to store and facilitate the safe simultaneous use of dumbbells by multiple individuals. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100190617 | Multi-axis resistance exercise devices and systems - This is an exercise apparatus and system characterized generally by the presence of a user interface member having a point of attachment to the apparatus that is positionable at different locations along an arcuate path determined, dictated and/or supported/braced by an arcuate guide. The arcuate path and the arcuate guide may be substantially coplanar and the user interface member be a rigid arm. The central axis of the arcuate path may intersect the ball joint of a user. The arcuate path and the arcuate guide may lie in spaced substantially parallel planes and the user interface member be one of a rigid arm with a handle or forearm interface, or a flexible member with a free handle at its end forming the user interface. A flexible linkage can advantageously form part of the operative connection between the user interface and a weight stack or other apparatus providing adjustable resistance, with the flexible linkage being reeved through a centering pulley proximate the central axis of the arcuate member. And, in most embodiments, the user interface member depends from a revolving arc mounted to the arcuate guide. For the support of the revolving arc, the arcuate guide can take the form of a complete circle, an arc segment of a circle, a plurality of rotating support members adapted to rotatably support the revolving arc, an arcuate tubular member adapted to slidingly support the revolving arc. The arcuate guide can also be pivotable on a transecting (radial) axis or combined in a system where it rotates on or as determined by another arcuate guide. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100204021 | TORSO EXERCISE MACHINE - A lower torso exercise machine for a user having a frame; a user support structure mounted to the frame, the user support structure including a seat and a pelvic stabilizing pad, the seat being mounted to the frame below and at an angle oblique to the pelvic stabilizing pad; and a footrest attached to the frame in front of the user support structure for pushing against by the user's feet, the seat and the stabilizing pad being adjustably positionable relative to the footrest such that the user can selectively adjust the force of the user's pushing against the footrest to enable the user to push the user's pelvis into the stabilizing pad to a degree that immobilizes the user's pelvis. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100216610 | FREE WEIGHT TRAINING SIMULATION APPARATUS - A weight training apparatus that simulates free weight lifting exercise. It allows the user to load regular Olympic plates to adjust weight resistance, and thereby eliminate the need to pick-up or replace a dumbbell set each time he wants to adjust the weight resistance. The apparatus comprises a cage like frame and a vertically adjustable table with arm extension supports with a series of handles and weight loadable pin attached to each arm. The arm extensions can swivel, rotate in a circular manner and independently to provide the feel of the unrestrained free motions many free weight lifters prefer when working with regular dumbbells or free weights. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100240504 | COMBINED SHOULDER SHRUG AND NECK EXERCISE MACHINE - A combined shoulder shrug and neck exercise machine includes a shrug exercise system having a first shrug arm assembly and a second shrug arm assembly and a neck exercise system operable to receive a ratio of a first weight load on the first shrug arm assembly. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100261586 | Exercise apparatus - An exercise apparatus is disclosed for strength training and physical therapy of a user thereof. The apparatus includes a frame having a first side and a second side spaced relative to the first side and at least one spacer extending between the sides. An axle is rotatably supported by the frame, the axle having a first and a second end. An arm has a first and a second extremity, the first extremity of the arm being rigidly secured to the first end of the axle. A handle extends from the second extremity of the arm such that in use of the apparatus, when the user moves the handle in an orbital direction about the axle, the axle is rotated relative to the frame. A weight table is movably supported by the frame. A weight guide extends from the weight table for permitting weights to be guided onto the weight table. A first table support has a proximal and a distal end, the proximal end being pivotally secured to the frame at a first location, the distal end being pivotally secured to the weight table at a first disposition. A second table support has a first and a second termination, the first termination being pivotally secured to the frame at a second location spaced relative to the first location. The second termination is pivotally secured to the weight table at a second disposition, the second disposition being spaced relative to the first disposition. The arrangement is such that, in use of the apparatus, the weight table is moved from a first position adjacent to the frame to a second position away from the frame. The weight table is inclined relative to the frame when in the first position thereof for facilitating guiding weights onto and along the weight guide onto the weight table. The weight table is disposed substantially horizontal when in the second position thereof. A transmission is provided for transmitting rotational movement of the axle when the axle is rotated relative to the frame, the rotational movement of the axle being transmitted to the weight table for moving the weight table between the first position and the second position thereof. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100267527 | Adjustable Resistance Training Apparatus - An adjustable resistance training apparatus that is provided with one or more elongated elastomeric members that are supported by a carrier. The adjustable resistance training apparatus also includes a slide that is configured to be moved along a guided path in response to a force exerted by a user's body. The slide includes an engagement member that is configured to permit selective engagement to the second end of one or more of the elastomeric members, once positioned by the carrier, to cause the selected elastomeric member or members to be stretched along a second plane in response to movement of the slide along the guided path. The adjustable resistance training apparatus can be coupled to isotonic weights in the form of a selectable weight stack that moves along a second guided path in response to a force exerted by a user's body or used with plate loaded devices. The combination of resistance tubes and weights results in progressive resistance regardless of the speed of movement of the weight stack. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100285933 | Weight plate lifting exercise apparatus - A weight plate lifting exercise apparatus to enable any number of weight plates to be lifted off a stack of weight plates during an exercise. The weight plates are stacked in face-to-face alignment one above the other. A weight plate connector is affixed to the first weight plate atop the stack. The apparatus includes a frame and a pair of guide bars that are pivotally connected between a side of the frame and the weight plate connector. A cable communicates with the first weight plate atop the stack by way of the weight plate connector. A pulling force applied to the cable causes the first weight plate and any other weight plates that are detachably interconnected to the first weight plate to be displaced in a linear (i.e., vertical) lifting path. At the same time, the pair of guide bars will rotate relative to the frame through a circular path. The guide bars will at all times remain in spaced, parallel alignment with one another throughout their rotation to ensure that the weight plates are lifted smoothly and continuously from the stack. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100292052 | Exercising Apparatus - An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100311550 | EXERCISE MACHINE HAVING ROTATABLE WEIGHT SELECTION INDEX - A weight exercise machine may include an exercise member, one or more weights, and one or more weight selectors. When using the machine to exercise, the user exerts an exercise force against the exercise member. A weight selector may be rotated, pivoted, or otherwise moved to operably couple the exercise member to at least one of the weights such that displacement of the exercise member causes at least one of the weights to displace, thus providing resistance to displacement of the exercise member. The weights may include main weights and add-on weights for operative coupling to the exercise member via a movable frame. The one or more weight selectors allow for selection of different combinations of weights for providing resistance to displacement of the exercise member. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110028280 | MULTISTATION EXERCISE APPARATUS - A multistation weight machine including a cam pivotally connected to the base on an lever axle that functions as the sole and central pivot point for a class II lever in the machine's lever system. A plurality of handles storable on the apparatus are removably insertable into a plurality of variously positioned handle receptacles operatively connected to the lever axle and provide means for performing a wide variety of exercises in a standing position. One or more foot pedals or any handle connected to the lever axle through a handle receptacle results in the smooth upward linear translation of all or a portion of a weight stack. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110082016 | COMPLEX BENCH PRESS - Disclosed is a complex bench press which can be switched into a flat bench press, a decline bench press, or an incline bench press to achieve improved space utilization in a narrow space, and which enables users to switch the bench press into the bench press for a specific function in a significantly simple and quick manner to achieve improved convenience of use, and which enables users to always assume a posture appropriate for exercising even when the bench press is switched into the bench press for a specific function, to thereby protect users from injury during exercise. The complex bench press of the present invention comprises: a bench; barbell supports coupled to the bench via first rotary shafts such that one side of the bench is rotatable at a predetermined angle in the upward and downward directions; a vertical driving cylinder installed on a base arranged below each barbell support to move the barbell support in the upward and downward directions by extending and retracting a cylinder rod thereof; a cylinder-driving unit which applies working pressure to the cylinder rod of the vertical driving cylinder such that the cylinder rod extends and retracts; bench supports coupled to the bench via second rotary shafts such that the other side of the bench is rotatable at a predetermined angle in the upward and downward directions; bench-moving members installed beneath the bench supports; and height adjustment means interposed between each bench support and the bench-moving member thereof so as to move the bench supports in the upward and downward directions. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110092343 | Single Apparatus Converging/Diverging Exercise Machine - Principles of exercise machine construction, an exercise machine, components of an exercise machine, and methods related to exercising on or constructing an exercise machine that allows for the performance of multiple different exercises, where the user utilizes related arcs of an arm with a fixed path of motion for the different exercises. Generally the arcs will be utilized for both pull-type exercises and push-type exercises and/or for diverging and converging exercises. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110183816 | 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. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110183817 | 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. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110195823 | WEIGHT CONTROL APPARATUS FOR A WEIGHT TRAINING MACHINE - Disclosed is a weight control apparatus for a weight training machine. The weight control apparatus includes a plurality of stacks which are fitted to a pair of guides standing upright between supports on a base such that the stacks slidably move up and down, and which have rectangular locking holes; a body arranged on a front surface of the base, in which the body has a plurality of insertion holes corresponding to the locking holes of the stacks and is provided at an upper portion thereof with a holder; and a cover arranged on the front surface of the body and having a plurality of locking pin members inserted into the insertion holes. Each locking pin member includes a rectangular stopper having a recess inwardly recessed, protrusions protruding from both sides of the recess, and locking protrusions protruding from both sides of the stopper; a shaft pin connected to a front end of the stopper; a button arranged on a front end of the shaft pin; and a conical coil spring arranged between the button and the shaft pin. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110207584 | Calf Exercise Machine With Rocking User Support - A calf exercise machine has a floor engaging main frame, a user support pivot, a user support assembly pivotally mounted on the main frame via the user support pivot, and a pivotally mounted user engagement device. A user engaging foot plate assembly is pivotally mounted to track movement of the user's feet during a calf exercise, and may comprise either the user support in a standing calf machine or the user engagement device in a seated calf machine. A connecting link translates movement of the user engagement device to movement of the user support so that pivotal movement in the user engagement device results in a self-aligning, pivoting movement of the user support. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110218082 | SHOULDER AND FOREARM EXERCISE DEVICE - A device that exercises the shoulder and forearm is disclosed. The device is fabricated with a handle attached to a square tubular shaft that telescopes in and out over a smaller square tubular shaft. The smaller tubular shaft is attached to a round shaft with a sprocket attached. A first link of a small length of linked chain is attached to a tooth of the sprocket. A second link of the linked chain is attached to a first end of a wire cable. The wire cable passes under one pulley, then up and over two other pulleys and then is removably attached to one or more weights. By adjusting the total weight of the weights, the resistance of the device is controlled. By grasping the handle and turning it clockwise or counterclockwise, a person exercises the shoulder and/or forearm. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110224052 | LOW BACK EXERCISE MACHINE WITH ROCKING USER SUPPORT - A low back exercise machine has a pivotally mounted user support frame carrying a user seat and a foot rest assembly, an exercise arm carrying a back pad pivotally mounted relative to the user support frame, and a connecting linkage which translates movement of the exercise arm into rotation of the user support frame about its pivot axis, whereby the user support including the foot rests moves from an upright into a rearwardly reclined orientation as the user pushes the back pad rearward and downward to lean backwards so as to exercise the lower back muscles. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110230315 | Exercise device - An exercise device with an arc shaped track having a concave side that is mounted upon a support structure that supports the arc shaped track at a position in which the concave side of the arc faces downward and in which the arc shaped track can be fixed at a location centered above a user's head to extend to each side of the user. When in use, a track follower engages the track and moves along a length of the track to follow a course defined by the arc shape of the track. A handle is coupled to the track follower to be gripped by the user's hand to guide the user's side to side bends. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110237405 | SHOULDER FLEXION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A shoulder flexion apparatus tones and strengthens the shoulder muscles, including the anterior deltoid muscles. The apparatus may provide a resistance having a downward force vector. The resistance may be applied to a user via a cable guided by one or more pulleys to the user. In one or more embodiments, a guide assembly may be provided to quickly and easily reposition the cable and the force vector of the resistance that the cable provides. The guide assembly thus allows rapid switching between shoulder exercises to tone and strengthen the shoulder muscles. The apparatus may comprise one or more sections corresponding to the left and right side of the user's body. In this manner, the sections may independently provide resistance to each of the user's shoulders. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237406 | LOWER BACK MACHINE AND METHOD OF TRAINING THEREFOR - A lower back machine provides highly effective lower back and core training while protecting a user's body, namely the user's back, from injury. The machine may comprise a brace to prevent the user from overextending the user's back and a resistance device to provide a resistance to the user. The resistance may be at various force vectors directed forward from the user. To train, the user may move to a bent position over the brace while grasping the resistance device. The user may then move to a standing position by rotating the upper body over the brace while moving the lower body towards the brace. Contact with the brace in the standing position prevents overextension of the user's back. The machine may comprise one or more foot supports to secure the user's footing during training and one or more stops to prevent excessive leaning in the bent position. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110263395 | Exercise Device - An exercise device for providing exercise for a user may include a substantially vertical chimney frame member, a substantially horizontal chimney frame member connected to the substantially vertical chimney frame member, and a slack adjuster frame member to provide a plurality of exercise modes. The slack adjuster frame member may include a top slack adjuster frame member, and the slack adjuster frame member may include a bottom slack adjuster frame member. The plurality of operating modes may include at least one operating mode from the group of a bench press to perform bench press exercises, a decline press to perform decline press exercises, a preacher curls to perform preacher curls exercises, a military press to perform military press exercises, an incline press to perform incline press exercises and a bench press to perform bench press exercises. The plurality of modes may include a decline press mode to perform decline press exercises and the plurality of modes may include a preacher curls mode to perform preacher curls exercises. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110287905 | Power stride apparatus and method of training therefor - The power stride apparatus and method therefor is directed to training the quads and gluts. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises rotatable pedal assemblies having articulating pedals which may be engaged by a user's feet. The apparatus may include a seat to support the user. Resistance devices, such as one or more springs, may attach to the pedal assemblies to provide resistance to the movement of the pedal assemblies and to return to pedal assemblies to their initial position. The user may push the pedal assemblies and resist the return of the pedal assemblies thus training the user's quads and gluts. The articulating pedals allow training to be focused on the quads and gluts and provide a safer workout for the user. In some embodiments, return mechanisms may be used to allow the articulating pedals to follow the rotation of the user's foot during training. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110300998 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - An exercise apparatus configured to be readily stowed and transported. The apparatus includes a lifting bar and a pair of frames. Each of the frames includes a support member and base. Each support member has a distal end opposite its base and a series of adjustment holes therethrough for receiving one end of the lifting bar. The support member of one frame has a cavity that is sufficiently large to slidably receive the support member of the other frame. Each base has a stowage hole adapted to receive one end of the lifting bar. The apparatus includes fasteners by which the ends of the lifting bar can be secured within a pair of the adjustment holes in the support members to define a deployed configuration of the apparatus, as well as secured within the stowage holes in the bases to define a stowed configuration of the apparatus. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120108401 | EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH A PULL CORD LOOPED ABOUT A CENTRAL PULLEY AND FIRST AND SECOND FREE PULLEYS - An exercise apparatus includes a frame, first and second free pulleys, first and second handle portions, first and second frame pulleys attached to the frame, a central pulley, a pull cord, and a resistance member. The first free pulley includes a first pulley wheel and a first hub with the first pulley wheel configured to rotate in relation to the first hub. The second free pulley includes a second pulley wheel and a second hub with the second pulley wheel configured to rotate in relation to the second hub. The first and second handle portions are in mechanical communication with the first and second hubs with the pulley wheels configured to rotate relative to the handle portions. The pull cord is looped about the pulleys with the resistance member configured to resist movement of the pull cord. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120202654 | Exercise Apparatus and Methods of Use - The present invention includes an exercise apparatus adapted to exercise a user's gluteus muscles. The exercise apparatus and method of use allow the user to focus on and exercise gluteus muscles with specificity. Embodiments of the exercise apparatus include an upper body support, a foot support, and an exercise space. The exercise space is typically disposed substantially between an upper body support and a foot support, and permits substantial movement of a user's hips in both a forward direction and a rearward direction, substantially in or parallel to a user's sagittal plane. The exercise apparatus is adapted to load a user's gluteus muscles throughout a generally large range of gluteus muscle flexion and extension. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120277069 | GLUTE EXERCISE MACHINE WITH ROCKING USER SUPPORT - A glute exercise machine has a stationary main frame, a pivotally mounted upper torso support, a knee support, and an exercise arm having a foot support for engaging a user's foot and configured for rotation from a start position by user engaging the knee support with one leg and the exercise arm with the other leg. A connecting linkage translates movement of the exercise arms into rocking movement of the upper torso support. A load is linked to one of the moving parts to provide exercise resistance. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120277070 | Full Assist Resistance Machine - An architecture is presented that provides a full assist resistance device designed to assist users in weight training by allowing the users to start pushing and pulling exercises in full extension or full flexion positions, respectively. The device comprises a jack device and an actuating means for operating the jack device. The actuating means is mounted to a mounting plate and is in communication with the jack device. Generally, the jack device comprises at least one foot pedal that a user would manipulate to raise and lower the weight stack, and to adjust the resistance for moving the weight stack. Furthermore, the full assist resistance device would be used in conjunction with a weight-stacked type exercise machine. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120295771 | Exercise machine - An exercise machine having a rolling platform and adjustable bar members. The platform is supported on frame rails, and is biased by springs towards an end of the machine. The rails have a rectangular cross-section, angled 45° to horizontal, and roller assemblies on the platform include roller wheels angled to engage the surfaces of the rails substantially normal thereto. The adjustable bar assemblies include upwardly extending bars having upper members that are rotatable about a generally vertical axis so that handle portions at the upper ends thereof extend in different directions for differing exercises. At least one of the bar assemblies is also selectively pivotable about a horizontal axis to positions in which it is engaged by a locking assembly on the frame of the machine. The machine enables the user to perform a wide variety of exercises in reclined, prone, seated and standing positions, both on and off the platform. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120329613 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXERCISE DEVICE - An apparatus including a rigid frame structure, a first device for holding a first end of a first weightlifting bar, and a second device for holding a second end of a first weightlifting bar, opposite the first end of the weightlifting bar, is provided. The first device may include a first flexible device and a first retainer device. The second device may include a second flexible device and a second retainer device. The first and second flexible devices can be removably attached to the rigid frame structure. The apparatus provides a safe structure for working out with free weights. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130017932 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXERCISE MECHANISM - Provided are systems and methods for an exercise mechanism including: a base for a user to sit or stand on; a track arranged near the base; at least one handle bar comprising a handle and a paddle blade attached to the track so as to allow sliding movement alongside the track; and a resistance mechanism to provide resistance as the user moves the handle bar in a selected motion depending on the user's exercise goals. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130109542 | LATERAL DELTOID EXERCISE MACHINE WITH ROCKING USER SUPPORT | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130324373 | COMPACT EXERCISE APPARATUS - The present invention is a compact exercise apparatus that includes a foundation station frame, a pull down bar that is positioned in front of the foundation station frame, a press bar that is positioned in front of the lower portion of the foundation station frame, a plurality of spotters that are disposed on the foundation station frame and a folding bench that can be folded toward the foundation station frame to allow relatively more compact and easier storage of the apparatus. The apparatus includes an adjustable leg press and calf raise, a plurality of seated rows that are disposed on the adjustable leg press and calf raise, a roller system that is disposed on the foundation station frame and a pair of cables that are attached to the pull down bar and the adjustable leg press and calf raise. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140057761 | Exercise Apparatus - Muscle resistance apparatus comprising a framework, at least one resistive force and a movable section. The movable section is linked to a resistive force, wherein a first part of the movable section is attached to the framework by a connection whereby it can be temporarily displaced, and a second part of the movable section is connected to the first part of the movable section by a second connection whereby it can be temporarily displaced. The first and second parts of the movable section are independently movable with respect to one another in an angular and/or linear fashion. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140135181 | Cable End Assemblies for Exercise Machines, Exercise Machines Including Such Cable End Assemblies, and Related Methods - A cable end assembly for an exercise machine may comprise a coupler assembly, a cable end, and an eye hook. The coupler assembly may comprise a first coupler connected to a second coupler. The cable end may have a fitting attached to an end, the fitting having an enlarged portion. The enlarged portion of the fitting may be retained within a recess of the first coupler. Additionally, the eye hook may be rotatably coupled to the second coupler. A method of manufacturing a cable end assembly for an exercise machine may comprise attaching a fitting having an enlarged portion to an end of a cable. The method may further comprise inserting the fitting into a recess of a first coupler, rotatably coupling an eye hook to a second coupler, and connecting the first coupler to the second coupler. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140141945 | System and Method for Covering a Weight Bench - A system and method for covering a weight bench is disclosed herein. Specifically, a system can comprise a bench sleeve comprising a bottom surface mountable on a bench and an extended sleeve connected to said bench sleeve, said extended sleeve capable of wrapping said bench sleeve to said bench. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140274590 | TRAINING MACHINE FOR STRENGTH TRAINING AND REHABILITATION - A training machine for strength training and rehabilitation comprising pull or press means ( | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140364283 | INDEPENDENT UPPER AND LOWER BODY EXERCISE EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A physical exercise apparatus is disclosed, and comprises a frame, a seat, a pair of upper arms movably coupled to a first portion of the frame, and a lower arm movably attached to a second portion of the frame. The seat is supported by the frame and configured to support a user in an at least partially supine position. The pair of upper arms is coupled with a common, linearly movable resistance load and is stationary with respect to the seat. The lower arm is coupled with a linearly movable resistance load so that the user can move pair of upper movable arms while separately engaging the lower arm with a portion of his or her lower body. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150024909 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device includes an arrangement of components to strengthen muscles in a physical body of an individual. In particular, the exercise device can be used to perform exercised to strengthen at least abdominal muscles. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150297942 | Weight bar T-handle and pivot anchor assembly - A weight training assembly which attaches to a weight bar to train an athlete in upward thrust movements, specifically football linemen, the assembly including a T-handle attachment for application to one end of the weight bar and an anchor attachment mounted to the floor or a floor and wall junction securing the other end of the weight bar for pivotal movement, the T-handle portion held by the user for a standing military press motion or other creative lifting movement. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150367162 | Weight adjustment by means of a ramp - A weight adjuster on a weight station which has a support frame on which a rotatably mounted guide frame is attached which has rails on which the weight can be moved in the longitudinal direction by means of pulleys or sliding elements, and the angle of the guide frame is continuously adjustable by means of an actuator means and therefore effects a change in the load on the rope. The rope can supply electrical power, and a training program can be optimized by means of buttons, a force sensor, a rotational-speed sensor, a vibration generator and the controller. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150367172 | U-SHAPED EXERCISE WEIGHT BAR - An exercise weight bar is disclosed. The exercise weight bar includes an elongated, U-shaped member in which the U-shaped member is a solid tube having a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end. First and second caps are disposed on first and second ends of the U-shaped member. The U-shaped member is configured to be used with a mountable wall assembly in which the first side and second side of the U-shaped member are releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly for grasping by a user's hands in maintaining proper form and posture of the user during an all body workout. The U-shaped member is also configured for use as a free weight when slidably released from the mountable wall assembly. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150375033 | Polyvalent Apparatus For Physical Therapy - A polyvalent apparatus for physical therapy, is described, comprising a support ( | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150375035 | LATERAL DELTOID EXERCISE MACHINE WITH ROCKING USER SUPPORT - A lateral deltoid exercise machine has a floor engaging main frame, a user support pivot, a user support assembly pivotally mounted on the main frame via the user support pivot, and a pivotally mounted user engagement device or exercise arm assembly having arm pads for engagement by the user's forearms while pushing the arm pads outward and upward from a start position. A connecting link translates movement of the user engagement device to movement of the user support so that pivotal movement of the user engagement device results in a self-aligning, pivoting movement of the user support. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160074696 | Exercise Apparatus System - A versatile exercise apparatus and system is provided. A cylindrical apparatus having first and second surfaces of either planar or arcuate configuration is configured with plural polygonal openings useable for manipulation of the apparatus or as openings into which various modules may be set to increase the activity versatility of the apparatus. The provided exercise apparatus provides flexibility while economizing on occupied space. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160082315 | FUNCTIONAL TRAINING EQUIPMENT WITH MULTIPLE MOVEMENT PLANES USED FOR LOWER BODY EXERCISES - A leg press machine is described. The leg press machine includes: a cable resistance element adapted to allow for a resistance path that is at least partly defined by a user; a user support adapted to move along a movement path as a leg press is performed; and a load including a set of plates that may be selectively coupled to the cable resistance element. A leg curl machine includes: a cable resistance element adapted to allow for a resistance path that is at least partly defined by a user; a user support adapted to move along a movement path as a leg curl is performed; and a load including a set of plates that may be selectively coupled to the cable resistance element. A leg extension machine includes: a cable resistance element; a user support adapted to move along a path; and a load including a set of plates. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160144218 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL LEG TRAINING MACHINE - A multifunctional leg training machine includes a framework, a weight-bearing mechanism mounted at said framework and movable in direction toward or away from said framework and adapted to impart a downward pressure to the shoulders of the user using the machine, allowing the user to perform a squat exercise, a lunge exercise, a calf-raise exercise, a simple transverse body movement exercise, or a mixed training exercise of moving the body transversely and vertically to fully train different muscle groups of the legs. | 05-26-2016 |
