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| 20080207409 | RESISTANCE-BASED MUSCULAR FORCE EVALUATION AND TRAINING UTILIZING ELASTICITY FOLLOWING ANGULAR CHANGE OF FIRST AND SECOND JOINTS - In an apparatus for resistance-based muscular force evaluation and training, elasticity at the distal end of a robot arm is made to follow changes caused in the force exerted by the muscles of praxis as a result of changes in angle at the first and second joints. Even when the trainee changes his or her position, he or she may be indicated of and may positively comprehend the direction in which he or she is to exert the force. The robot arm have its distal end secured to the distal end of the link mechanism has elasticity variable with directions. The elasticity is varied to follow changes caused in the force exerted on the distal end of the link mechanism by a set of antagonistic mono-articular muscles and a set of antagonistic bi-articular muscles, as a result of changes in angle at the first and second joints. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080248933 | Exercise Apparatus with Adjustable Resistance - The invention is directed to an exercise apparatus with adjustable resistance, the exercise apparatus comprising a housing a cord mounting member coupled to the housing; an elastic cord mounted to the cord mounting member, wherein the mounting member perm its movement of the elastic cord; a stop member coupled to the elastic cord at a fixed location; and an adjustable catch member coupled to the housing, the adjustable catch member to engage the stop member and limit the movement of the elastic cord. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090093351 | Freely moveable strength training device for strengthening the body musculature, which can be loaded by pulling - A freely movable strength training device for strengthening the body musculature can be loaded by pulling. The device has a housing and at least one spring element arranged in the housing, which can be loaded via muscular strength. The device has at least two pull elements which can be actuated by a user. All pull elements are fastened on the spring element. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090093352 | BODY-BUILDING DEVICE SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM OF A "CLOVERLEAF", WHICH PERMITS MUSCULAR WORKING OF THE LOWER AND UPPER LIMBS - The present invention relates to a device of the type for building up the upper and lower limbs in particular, which has at least two resistance forces, and preferably three forces. These forces are obtained without adding a supplementary part, and without any particular adjustment. The device has a substantially oval shape ( | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090137371 | EXERCISE AND FITNESS SYSTEM - An exercise fitness system involves an apparatus comprising a rigid movable booster bar having two flexible elastic elements attached to the booster with an attachment. The attachments are spaced from each other and configured to allow winding the elastic element upon the booster bar by rotating the booster bar. Each flexible elastic element comprises at least two stages of flexible shock cords, with the stages disposed serially along the length of the flexible element, with adjacent stages having a different elastic stiffness. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090170671 | EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - This invention concerns exercise equipment, intended for training upper body mussels by imitating the movement that is conducted in conjunction with paddling. The exercise equipment is equipped with a moveable handle that is connected to at least one energy-accumulating unit. The energy-accumulating unit is preferably comprised of an elongated elastic element consisting of a stretchable material. When using the exercise equipment the handle is moved in the axial direction of the equipment thereby accumulating energy in the energy-accumulating unit. Through the continuing motion the accumulated energy is released from the elongated elastic element and thereby returned to the person exercising. Use of the exercise equipment in accordance with the invention is a more effective way to develop upper body muscles than using traditional walking poles. Furthermore, a positive side effect is created when tensions on leg muscles are reduced. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090176634 | Elastic Cord Unit for Pull Exerciser - An elastic cord unit includes a hollow outer elastic cord having a first longitudinal hole and two ends. Two first stops are respectively and securely received in the ends of the outer elastic cord. A hollow inner elastic cord is received in the outer elastic cord and includes a second longitudinal hole. Two ends of the inner elastic cord are respectively received in the first stops. Two second stops are respectively received in the ends of the inner elastic cord. Each end of the inner elastic cord is securely clamped between one of the first stops and one of the second stops. When the outer elastic cord breaks while a user is stretching the elastic cord unit, the inner elastic cord does not break to avoid injury to the user. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090197747 | Elastic Ring And Method Of Use In Performing Yoga Asanas - An exercise apparatus includes a flattened ring of elastic material with specific components of different ridge configurations and spherical patterns integrated into the inner surface of the ring to provide alignment and tension which enable a practitioner to perform series of yoga exercises safely and correctly. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090275446 | Exercise device - An exercise device, in particular an exercise device that can be attached to a conventional walker so that the user can operate it while supporting himself with the walker. The device features a base bar that can be attached to at least two legs of a walker and also attached to a second cross bar fit with support rollers, such as pulleys. A cable extends substantially the length of the cross bar, hangs down near the ends of the cross bar, and is disposed on the rollers. On one hanging end of the cable is attached a weight or similar resistance mechanism and on the other end is attached a stirrup or the like suitable for insertion of the user's limb. The height of the stirrup can be adjusted for various exercises and the user can exercise by moving his inserted limb against the resistance. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100016132 | Multipurpose Modular Exercise and Fitness Apparatus - An apparatus for performing stretching and strengthening exercises for the human body includes a substantially nonelastic strap segment having a first end and a second end, a strap housing connected to the strap segment first end with a mechanism to lock the strap at a desired length of extension from the housing, an elastic resistance band having a first end and a second end, with the elastic resistance band first end connected to the strap segment second end, and an anchor point releasably connected to the elastic resistance band second end. A user can grasp the strap housing either directly or by a handle or bar, adjust the length of the strap and elastic resistance band, and affix the anchor point to a cuff, loop, stirrup, or other article to perform stretching and strengthening exercises. Alternatively, the strap housing can itself be affixed to a glove, mat, bracket, or other article, and the anchor point grasped by or secured to the user to perform exercises. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100216613 | Multiple Layered Resistance Cables With Built In Resistance Handles And Interchangeable Hand Grips With Attachments - The instant invention describes a resistant-type device, adaptable for use in exercise, utilizing a resistance cable constructed of multiple layers of resistance and protection. The resistance cable has a resilient inner core having a plurality of elastic members arranged in a substantially parallel manner. The plurality of elastic members are interlaced together to form a unitary stretchable main body unit, a first elastic looped portion positioned at a first end, and a second elastic looped portion positioned at a second end. In addition to the inner resilient core, resistance cable also contains at least one outer member and a protective layer coaxially aligned with the inner core. The outer member length is substantially coextensive with the length of the elastic inner core unitary stretchable main body unit. The device therefore, provides for the extension of the unitary stretchable main body unit from a first resting position to a second extended position upon application of a pulling force, whereby resistance to stretching of the unitary stretchable main body unit when extended from the first resting position to the second extended position upon application of the pulling force is greater than the resistance of each of the plurality of elastic members individually. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100292054 | RESISTIVE BAND/LOOP EXERCISER OF THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER - A hypo-allergenic, latex-free, durable, versatile resistance exercise device in the form of a continuous, seamless loop comprised of a thermoplastic elastomer with an elastic range of 10-12 times resting length to allow resistance in a full range of motion and with thickness of 0.5 cm to 1.6 cm to allow the exercise device to stay in place without rolling up or pinching, thereby increasing the comfort for the user. In another embodiment, the device is a resistance band comprised of a first end and a second end and one or more grip holes through the first end and the second end which provide a means of facilitating grip for a user as to prevent or lessen the accidental release of the resistance exercise device. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100292055 | Exercise System - Embodiments described herein comprise exercise equipment. The exercise equipment may include an elastic member, a strap, a handle, and a connector portion. The strap may be configured to secure to the user's body. The connector member may be coupled to the strap. The elastic member may be configured to couple to the connector member and the handle. The user may exercise one or more muscle groups by creating resistance in the elastic member between the strap and the handle. The user may couple the strap to a portion of their leg and hold the handle in their hand. The user may then exercise their arm(s) while walking, jogging, or performing another exercise movement, and/or in an exercise class or aerobics class. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110053738 | PORTABLE MODULAR EXERCISE APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLE USERS - A portable modular exercise apparatus for multiple users is separable into multiple components by pin connections. The modularity of the versatile exercise device enables numerous types of exercises by multiple users simultaneously. The apparatus comprises two upright support towers, a base with base pads under each support tower, an overhead crossbeam and a supplemental sliding push up cross bar, a number of resistance bands which attach to the apparatus for the purpose of resistance training, and a carrying bag to contain and transport all of the components. Pin connections allow the device to easily be assembled and taken apart without tools. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110077135 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - An exercise ball with handles facilitates an abdominal, chest and arm workout. The exercise ball is a pliable material inflated and having a pair of handles oppositely positioned on a support rod extending through the exercise ball. The exercise ball rotates relative to the handles. An incline or ramp is used with the exercise ball to create added resistance thereby increasing the effectiveness of the muscle workout. Resistance bands attach to the handles of the exercise ball on one end and a user's feet on the other end to provide added resistance. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110130253 | EXERCISE AND FITNESS SYSTEM - An exercise fitness system involves an apparatus comprising a rigid movable booster bar having two flexible elastic elements attached to the booster with an attachment. The attachments are spaced from each other and configured to allow winding the elastic element upon the booster bar by rotating the booster bar. Each flexible elastic element comprises at least two stages of flexible shock cords, with the stages disposed serially along the length of the flexible element, with adjacent stages having a different elastic stiffness. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110160023 | Adjustable Elastic Resistance Bands - Adjustable exercise assemblies which provide a mechanism for varying the resistance of the elastic band for strength training. The adjustable exercise assemblies generally comprise an elongated elastic member comprising first and second ends, a handle comprising an upper flange, a lower flange, and a hand-held grip portion disposed therebetween, and an anchoring member configured for receiving a user's foot. The hand-held grip portion comprises a chamber configured to receive the first end of the elongated elastic member. The upper flange may comprise any one or a combination of a plurality of apertures or looped members configured to fixedly retain the elongated elastic member when the first end of the elongated elastic member is woven through the plurality of apertures and/or looped members. The anchoring member comprises a retaining member configured to retain the second end of the elongated elastic member and a stirrup member coupled to the retaining member. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110172067 | Resistance exercise device - A resistance exercise device includes at least one stretchable resistance cord, at least one handle with an opening extending longitudinally therethrough and associated with the stretchable resistance cord, a back support associated with the at least one stretchable resistance cord, and a rigid support associated with the back support. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110201483 | Exercise Device and System, and Methods of Using Same - A method of performing exercise movements utilizes an elongated flexible member having a relaxed position in which the elongated flexible member has a generally arcuate shape. In the method, one end of the elongated flexible member is supported in a substantially fixed position. An opposite end of the elongated flexible member is manipulated such that the opposite end is brought toward the one end substantially in a first plane. With this manipulation, the elongated flexible member is displaced from the relaxed position to a flexed position. The opposite end of the elongated flexible member is rotated in a second plane, different from the first plane, while maintaining the elongated flexible member in the flexed position. In a related method, both ends of the elongated flexible member can be manipulated to the flexed position. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110218084 | Device for Exercising the Muscles of the Human Body - An exercise device for exercising the muscles of the human body generally includes a tension cable having a distal end and a proximal end, a harness disposed at the distal end of the tension cable, and a body support, wherein the tension cable is slidably disposed within an opening in the body support, the opening extending from a distal end of the body support to a proximal end of the body support. The device may also include an anchor at the proximal end of the tension cable. Further, the exercise device may include an adjustment member removably affixed to the tension cable in a position relative to the body support. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110306477 | CLOSED LOOP DEVICE INCORPORATING ONE OR MORE INDECOMPOSABLE KNOTS AND METHODS OF USING - A flexible, closed loop device that includes at least one indecomposable knot formed that helps define a plurality of adjustable loops. The knot can be easily loosened so that the loop sizes can be adjusted. The knot is easily tightened and locked. In some embodiments, the device includes at least two indecomposable knots. The device is useful in the practice of yoga, Pilates, and other personal training exercises. The device is flexible and easily adjustable, allowing the user to more effectively target specific muscle groups. The device may additionally or alternately be used as a securing and carrying strap for items. Still further, the device may be used as a connecting device to link items together for towing, hoisting, etc. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120010056 | BODY CONTOURING APPARATUS AND THE METHOD THEREOF - The body contouring apparatus and the method for using such apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a flexible rod, which has two ends and a laminar cross-section. The exercise device can be formed in a rod shape or a ring shape. The exercise device has two connecting components, which are disposed at the two ends of the flexible rod; and at least one handle portion, which is female-connected to the flexible rod; wherein when the two connecting components are connected to each other, the exercise device is in a ring shape; and when the two connecting components are not connected to each other, the exercise device is in a rod shape. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120178600 | Thigh exerciser - A thigh exerciser includes a U-shaped frame having a space formed between two levers, a retaining member coupled between the levers for connecting and retaining the levers of the frame together, and a spring biasing member having two arms engaged with the levers and secured to the levers respectively for securing the spring biasing member to the levers of the frame. The frame includes a projection extended from each of the levers for engaging with the arms and for securing the arms of the spring biasing member to the levers of the frame. The spring biasing member includes a channel formed in each of the arms for slidably and adjustably engaging with the projection of the lever. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120202657 | EXERCISE-CORD ANCHORED DEVICE - An exercise-cord anchored device is used to detachably secure an anchoring end of an elastic cord, and includes an anchored mount, a biasing member, and a tubular insert. The anchored mount has an inner tubular wall defining an insert opening and having an inserting route, a seat, and a rest wall. The biasing member is disposed in the insert opening. The tubular insert is coupled to the elastic cord, is insertable into the insert opening and is manually movable against the biasing force of the biasing member, and has a protuberance configured to be guided along the inserting route. When the mounting end is pushed manually to permit the protuberance to extend beyond the seat, the protuberance is turned angularly over the seat so as to abut against the rest wall, thereby retaining the tubular insert to the anchored mount. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120277072 | Forearm Exercise Device - Herein described is an exercise device used to build strength in the wrist, arm, or forearm of the user. The device has two opposing grips and a tension means for generating resistance such that when the user rotates the grips the user works the muscles in the wrist, forearm, and arm. The device herein described may be portable or free standing. The exercise device furthermore contains a means for convenient and efficient adjustment of tension. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120295777 | Grab-And-Use Exercise Strap - A stretching exercise tool of the infinity ∞ sign shape. The stretching strap made of resilient fabric material is properly sized for grab-and-use. Metal or plastic buckles or other set-ups are eliminated. Machine washable and highly portable. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120329616 | Hand-held isokinetic-exercise ring - The current invention is an isokinetic-exercise ring. Specifically, the invention is comprised of two rigid concentric rings. The inner ring is large enough to fit over a user's shoulders and/or waist. The outer ring is approximately 150% larger in diameter than the inner ring. The two rings are strapped together with elastic cord. A user grasps either inner or outer ring on opposite sides and pulses the invention in and out or in a twisting motion. Pulsing in turn causes the ring not being grasped to oscillate. Oscillation can be achieved in front of, above or around the user's body. By maintaining oscillation, the user will experience an isokinetic exercise. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130065740 | PERSONAL EXERCISE DEVICE - A personal exercise device comprising a first arm pivotally coupled to a second arm wherein each arm includes a handle removably nesting in a sleeve. The personal exercise device further includes two tension members wherein one end each tension member is operably coupled to a handle of each arm and the other end of each tension member is coupled to the sleeve opposing the handle. A resistance element is operably connected to both the first arm and the second arm and configured to provide resistance between the relative rotational motion of the first arm and the second arm. The resistance element may be configured to be operably connected to other resistance elements to allow a user to customize, increase or decrease the resistance. The configuration of the personal exercise device provides a user the ability to seamlessly encounter resistance when applying force in at least two opposing directions. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130157817 | HANDHELD EXERCISE DEVICE - A handheld exercise device having two pairs of opposing handles that are coupled by resilient members that provide tension to moving one pair of handles away from each other and to moving the other pair of handles towards each other. One pair of the handles are hingedly attached to the resilient members and the other pair are fixedly attached. The exercise device is portable and can be disassembled by detaching at least one pair of the handles from the resilient members. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130178344 | Methods for Adjusting Stiffness and Flexibility in Devices, Apparatus and Equipment - A resilient rod that provides adjustable directional resistance is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, a resistance level may be determined based on a thickness of the rod and a position of an applied force with respect to a fulcrum point. In another aspect of the invention, at least one spine may be attached to the beam to increase a diameter of the beam along one axis. A resistance level may be determined based on a thickness of the rod, a position of an applied force and an orientation of the at least one spine with regard to the direction of the applied force. In other aspects of the invention, the resilient rods may be incorporated into various equipment that provide for adjustable resistance levels. In still other aspects of the invention, the resilient rod may be incorporated into medical devices that provide adjustable support for injured limbs or joints. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130190147 | INTEGRATOR FOR GLOBAL ELASTIC MOTION MODE OF HUMAN BODY - An integrator for global elastic motion mode of human body comprises an elastomer ( | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130237393 | Portable exercise machine for lower body - An exercise device comprising a foot carriage slideably mounted on tracks, the tracks are held together parallel to one another and resistance elements provide opposition against the relative motion of the foot carriage. The foot carriage can be a frame carrying wheels and a foot support. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130260969 | RESISTANCE ADJUSTABLE ROTATIONAL EXERCISER - A resistance adjustable rotational exerciser includes a body, two rotary members and an adjustment device. The body has two outer rings with a connection plate connected therebetween. The two rotary members are rotatably connected to the outer rings and each have a handle. The adjustment device has front and rear plates respectively connected to the front and rear sides of the connection plate. The front and rear plates have resistance strips. Springs are located between the connection plate and the front and rear plates. A knob is located at the front plate and connected to connection rods connected between the front and rear plates. The user holds the handles to operate the exerciser in different directions to exercise the muscles and joints. By operation of the knob, the distance between the front and rear plates is adjusted to obtain desired resistance. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130303343 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LAND AND AQUATIC EXERCISE - An aquatic exercise tool for use with a user's body part includes a strip of elastomeric material with an engagement area spaced from and proximate one end. The engagement area defines an opening with a rest perimeter, and the engagement area has an elasticity sufficient to stretch the opening from the rest perimeter to a larger perimeter sufficient to receive the body part when it is inserted with a minimum predetermined force. When the opening is stretched above the rest perimeter, the engagement area exerts a tightening force into the opening to tighten against the body part. A method includes inserting the body part into the opening, fixing the other end of the strip to an anchor, and stretching the strip with the body part away from the anchor while the user is at least partially submerged in water. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130337982 | EXERCISE DEVICE - The present invention provides an exercise machine for developing the chest muscles while maintaining correct biomechanical posture and joint movement for the user, thereby maximizing efficiency and safety. The present invention includes a track in which two handles independently slide. The handles are interconnected to either an end bridge or a middle bridge by one or more tensioning elements that are configured to provide gradual and progressively increased resistance as a distance between the interconnected components increases. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140038793 | Exercise Device - The present invention sets out a bow shaped portable exercise device having a plurality of interchangeable flexible resistance elements. The device can be utilized to engage several different muscle groups and tissue types, during varying slow stretching and fast force application movements. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140187393 | COMPLETELY FLEXIBLE EXPANDER-TYPE DEVICE CONSISTING OF AT LEAST TWO GRIPPING ELEMENTS, PREFERABLY 4, 6 OR 8 ELEMENTS - A completely flexible expander device including at least two gripping elements, each of a material of a resilient strip, either a single strip folded onto itself in the lengthwise direction L thereof, or two vertically adjacent strips having a length L. The at least two gripping elements are connected to one another via a transverse linking element manufactured by directly weaving fibers of fabric and latex together, and are optionally finished at ends thereof by another element for linking by weaving. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140249004 | Exercise Aid - An exercise device is disclosed which is more effective and efficient than the traditional sit-up, but does not include the inherent negative side effects. Moreover, the present invention is intuitive to use, will have increased efficiency, and can be used in a variety of ways. The exercise device is made of a plurality of components, including: a pair of tube housings, a plurality of compression mechanism, a plurality of height-adjustment mechanisms, a width-adjustment mechanism, and a plurality of grips. These components work in conjunction to form an abdominal exercise machine that is more safe and efficient than traditional abdominal exercises. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140349821 | EXERCISE SYSTEM AND KIT - An exercise system or kit that includes separate components that can be used together during a workout. In one embodiment, the exercise system includes a cylindrical body, an elongated bar, and one or more resistance bands. The elongated bar may be a one-piece bar or a multi-piece bar. The cylindrical body extends along a longitudinal axis and has an annular groove formed into its outer surface that surrounds the longitudinal axis and a bore extending through the cylindrical body in the direction of the longitudinal axis. The dimensions of the bar, the groove, and the bore are such that the bar can be inserted into and through the bore and the bar can be positioned within the annular groove to achieve different types of exercise. Furthermore, the resistance bands can be coupled to the elongated bar. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140364288 | FITNESS APPARATUS - A fitness apparatus includes a first frame, a second frame, a nose part, a linear elastic element, and a cable. The second frame is pivotally connected to the first frame. The nose part and the second frame are coaxially pivotally connected to the first frame. The linear elastic element has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first frame. The cable has a connecting end and a force-applying end. The connecting end is connected to the second end. The cable is pressed against the nose part, and the force-applying end of the cable drives the second frame. When the second frame pivotally swings against the first frame, the second frame pulls the cable and changes the length of the cable pressed against the nose part, whereby the linear elastic element may be stretched or shortened by the cable. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150024910 | PORTABLE ELASTIC RESISTANCE DEVICE FOR EXERCISING THE SKELETAL MUSCLES - The invention consists of a flexible hexagonal array composed of rigid plastic rings, sized and shaped for convenient gripping with the hands, and or pinning against floor or wall by other body parts (feet, knees, elbows, trunk, bead, etc.) each connected to 3 to 6 lengths of bungee, or equivalent elastic material, located at 60 degree intervals around the ring circumference. The array is sized for convenient use for exercise purposes, and is light enough to be readily portable, and, by virtue of its uniform stretch resistance properties, which vary with the number of strands being stretched, and the distance between gripping and/or pinning points, which controls the length of bungee being stretched, gives the opportunity of exercising all of the skeletal muscles, at a variety of resistance levels. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150072840 | Elastic Band Retention System - An elastic band or elastic strap retention system, used for example in exercise equipment, encompasses a pin with one end of the elastic strap wrapped around the pin and with a series of hog rings or other fastening devices encircling the wrapped assembly of elastic strap end and pin. The assembly is encapsulated in a ridged thermoplastic or thermoset resin system in order to inhibit the movement of the hog rings or other components of the assembly. The resulting attachment is stronger than the elastic material of the elastic strap. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150080196 | Apparatus for Resistance-Based Fitness Training - An improved resistance-based fitness apparatus is described. This improved resistance-based fitness apparatus may be transformed in multiple temporary yet stable shapes by the user, such that the all or some apparatus subsections may move freely be immobilized in a fixed position or manipulated by the user into various shapes. An improved joint-based connector apparatus is further described herein which may enable the improved resistance-based fitness apparatus described herein to be transformed into multiple temporary yet stable shapes with subsections that are either freely moving, immobilized in a fixed position, or a combination thereof. This improved joint may connect one or more objects while also providing for three-dimensional non-coplanar movement that may be selectively locked or unlocked at a variety of angles by a single activating action (e.g., pressing a button). The improved joint may also be fashioned into useful devices in various other arts beyond the fitness arts. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150297948 | Exercise Apparatus and Methods - The present invention relates generally to exercise devices, and more specifically to exercise devices providing variable resistance when performing a wide variety of training movements. These exercise devices comprise a pulley system of elastic resistance bands or cords secured to a hinged A-shaped frame wherein the resistance imparted by the elastic bands or cords can be easily varied by engaging or disengaging individual resistance bands or lengthening or shortening individual bands. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150342297 | SHOE X - An article of footwear and method of using the article of footwear is disclosed so a person can temporarily affix a resistance band, exercise tube or other elastic cord (hereinafter, “band”) to the bottom of their article of footwear through retaining channels and use the band in their exercise routine. The channel design is such that the band can be easily inserted, positioned for the exercise routine, and removed while at the same time be secure enough such that while the band is inserted, it does not come off the article of footwear during exercise. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150367159 | Exercise device for utilizing an elastic band to perform exercises - An exercise device is provided. The device includes an elastic band and a pair of handle apparatuses, each having a slide adjusted locking mechanism, a handle component, and a swiveling and rotating rod mechanism. Said swiveling and rotating rod mechanism is attached by a bearing to said handle mechanism, and by a pin to said slide adjusted locking mechanism. The device is provisioned to allow a band to be replaced or adjusted in length for various workouts. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160074692 | Apparatus for Multi-purpose Exercise - The apparatus according to this invention involves connection of a tubular bar ( | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160096060 | PILATES EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device includes a base frame having a first baseboard member, a second baseboard member, and a base pad disposed in between. The first baseboard member includes a first locking member disposed on a first headend of the first baseboard member, and the second baseboard member includes a second locking member disposed on a second headend of the second baseboard member. The exercise device further includes a pole frame having a top crossbar, a bottom crossbar, a first side pole, and a second side pole. The first lock member of the first baseboard member is inserted into a cross section of the first side pole and the second lock member of the second baseboard member is inserted into a cross section of the second side pole, such that the pole frame is interlocked with the base frame substantially perpendicularly. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160096061 | PERSONAL EXERCISE SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A personal exercise system comprises an exercise bar having opposing end portions, a grip portion intermediate to the end portions wherein the grip portion is w-shaped, and an elongate resistance band removably secured to at least one of the end portions. Each end portion of the exercise bar includes a loop for accepting a fastener at the end of the elongate resistance band. The loop is operable to pivot about the longitudinal axis of the exercise bar. The system further includes at least one support member each having a groove for receiving an end portion of the exercise bar. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20180021622 | FLEXIBLE EXERCISE STATION | 01-25-2018 |
