Exercise devices inventions 04/06

20060089238 - Color indicating system for exercise: A color indicating system for indicating physical capability of a user used for a fitness appliance or machine includes different color combinations by lit up colored LED of a color indicator so as to indicate different physical capabilities. The color indication of the color indicator is controlled by physical capability...

20060089239 - Stretching bar: A stretching bar that can be used for rehabilitation, medical treatment and fitness. The stretching machine is comprised of a stretching bar and, optionally, a base. The stretching bar allows the user to stretch while in a seated or standing position. The stretching bar is preferably constructed in a telescoping...

20060089240 - Multi-stage adjustable spring resistant belly massager: A multi-stage adjustable spring resistant belly massager comprises a belly massaging pad, a push-pull rod, a resistance adjusting mechanism and two handle grips. The belly massaging pad rests on the human belly, the push-pull rod is mounted in a barrel to perform the up and down movement, the resistance adjusting...

20060089241 - Ergonometric pushup wedge: A pushup wedge. The pushup wedge is made of an elastomeric material with a density in the range of about 25 kg/m2 to about 150 kg/m2 and has a generally wedge shape with a sloping top that slopes between about 5 and 20 degrees from the horizontal from a lower...

20060089242 - Ab volley: An exercise machine designed to exercise the upper body, focusing particularly on the core abdominal muscles but also on the arms, shoulders and chest. The machine comprises a structural frame with an adjustable seating mechanism, a handlebar and one or more position-adjustable targets against which a user throws a weighted...

20060084551 - Heart rate monitor for controlling entertainment devices: Described is a motivational fitness device, which controls the audio output of a television or audio component in response to the heart rate. The user must exercise in their specific heart rate target training range to keep their entertainment device turned on at an enjoyable volume. A heart rate sensing...

20060084552 - Control device for a jogging machine: A control device for a jogging machine includes a stepping board, and a plurality of non-touch sensors arranged in line spaced apart equidistantly on two sides of the stepping board for sensing the position of the two feet of a user dropping on the stepping board for a controller to...

20060084553 - Treading exercise machine having twisting operation function: A treading exercise machine having twisting operation function comprises a body having a seat; a supporting tube extending upwards from the seat; a pivotal unit being pivotally installed at two sides of the supporting tube; the pivotal unit having two inclined rods at two sides of the supporting tube; each...

20060084554 - Portable ankle range of motion rehabilitation device: Rehabilitation of the ankle takes time and dedication to a prescribed therapeutic recovery plan. Consistent and routine stretching followed by strength training of the ankle, a person can achieve the requirements of prescribed therapy. By having the ability to exercise throughout the day in various settings and environments with the...

20060084555 - Variable resistance flexion and extension exercise machine: An exercise machine including a frame and a drive arm pivotedly engaged to the frame, for example, on an upright thereof. A cylinder is mounted at one point to the frame and, at a removed end of a plunger, has links or rod members to engage the removed end of...

20060084556 - Exercise apparatus: The exercise apparatus is a lightweight and portable exercise device that enhances the active care and rehabilitation of patients participating in programs of therapeutic exercise as other individuals who may wish to use the device for general physical fitness and exercise. The exercise apparatus comprises at least one resistance band...

20060084557 - Gripping device: The present invention relates to a gripping device that removably attaches onto a user's wrist to enable the user to grip onto a handle. The gripping device comprises a wrist-wrapping, elongated belt portion having opposite ends, and a gripping structure that extends outward from the plane of the belt portion....

20060079378 - Multi purpose exercise support device: A self supporting alignment and stability system for rebounders and a support structure for attaching a exercise jump seat device which allows a vertical means of movement through a spring seat apparatus that is attached to the side bars of the exercise support device. The structure includes a three sided...

20060079379 - Arched climbing panel: A climbing panel includes a body that is curved about an axis at a non-constant radius of curvature. The body has first and second end portions and is configured for use such that one of the first and second end portions is supported by a support surface and the other...

20060079380 - Exercise tool for maintaining grip strength: An exercise tool intended for climbers to exercise the muscles in the forearm used during climbing and maintain this grip strength. The first embodiment is a circular disc with ridges and grooves on its surface that replicate features found on a rock face. The disc can be attached via a...

20060079381 - Articulating linkage exercise machine: An elliptical machine has a frame and an operating linkage between the frame and foot supports. Each side of the operating linkage comprises five links that are connected with five pin joints. A foot support is connected to each side of the operating linkage with each of the five pin...

20060079382 - Exercise device with power input measuring capability and user applied resistance mechanism: An exercise device includes a stationary support structure and a power input arrangement supported by the support structure, which are configured such that the user applies input power to the exercise device at the power input arrangement. A rotary member is supported by the support structure, and a power sensing...

20060079383 - Training tool, coupling piece and method for handling a training tool: A training tool comprising an elongate hollow space enclosed by a holder, which hollow space is partly filled with an amount of freely movable particles, the particles being configured to provide a reactive impact when the particles collide during acceleration and deceleration....

20060073938 - Mechanical device for performing single, orthogonal, alternate, and independent movements applicable to a gym apparatus: A mechanical device that performs single, orthogonal, alternate, and independent movements which, adapted in an apparatus, can be applied to the prevention of lower limb thrombosis suffered by people who spend long hours in a sitting position. The device includes a solid cylinder shaped as a horizontal axis with a...

20060073941 - Proprioception machine: A proactive machine is used for assessing and improving a user's proprioception. The machine has a tilting platform upon which the user stands, a non-rotating tilting means connected to the platform for tilting the platform along a first axis and along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and...

20060073939 - Rocking exercise apparatus: A rocking exercise apparatus is provided with a motor and a driving unit for translating a torque of an output rotary shaft of the motor into rocking movements of a seat seated by a user. This driving unit includes a first supporter for supporting a movable mount provided on a...

20060073940 - Rocking exercise apparatus: A rocking exercise apparatus is provided with a motor and a driving unit for translating a torque of an output rotary shaft of the motor into rocking movements of a seat seated by a user. This driving unit includes a first supporter for supporting a movable mount provided on a...

20060073942 - Treadmill for skiing-like exercise: A treadmill has a housing covering from above a base, a front supporting rod of the base has a central supporting column connecting a left and a right linkage in a symmetrical way; each linkage has a peddle, its front end connects a linking member, the two linkages are connected...

20060073943 - Torso arch support for body board users: A garment worn by the user encircles his torso and includes a combined abdomen and chest cushion arrangement which supports the torso during a riding or paddling procedure. The pad includes layers of resilient cushion material as part of the garment. The cushion material is arranged in a series of...

20060073944 - Exercise apparatus: An apparatus for replicating swimming, rowing, cycling or other exercise modalities. An apparatus includes a base, a frame extending up from the base, and a support member coupled to a top portion of the frame. The apparatus further includes a forward-ascending bench. The bench includes a torso support section to...

20060073945 - Exercise apparatus: An apparatus for replicating swimming, rowing, cycling or other exercise modalities. An apparatus includes a base, a frame extending up from the base, and a support member coupled to a top portion of the frame. The apparatus further includes a forward-ascending bench. The bench includes a torso support section to...

20060073946 - Golf swing training device and method of use: A training device (10) for strengthening the swing muscle groups of a golfer while enhancing proper muscle memory wherein, the device (10) includes a ball (21) having a meridian line (22) that divides the ball (21) into two visually distinct hemispheres (23) (24) and further including a hand engaging member...

20060073947 - Human self-powered joint exerciser apparatus: An apparatus for exercising a joint, the apparatus includes a movable platform for supporting a portion of a patient's body including the joint, and a manually-powered system for moving at least a portion of the platform to flex the joint, wherein the patient selectively operates the manually-powered system to control...

20060073948 - Fully functional gripable apertured weightlifting device: A polyurethane coated weighted core is provided which is adapted to receive and be lifted by a bar in the hand or hands of a user. The core which may be in configuration of a conventional weightlifting plate is provided with at least one aperture which when gripped by a...

20060073949 - Protective shield for weight plate and lifting bar: A protective shield for the weight plate and lifting bar of fitness equipment, so that the coating layer on both the weight plate and lifting bar will not be damaged, scratched or scraped off, due to the intended adding or removing of weight plates....

20060073950 - Dumbbell assembly system: Fixed dumbbell and barbell systems are provided which comprise a handle or bar connected to at least one weighted device on each side of the bar and a locking member which is placed into an aperture common to both the weighted device and the handle. The entire dumbbell assembly thus...

20060073951 - Hand-held exercise weight: An improved hand-held barbell type exercise weight that reduces muscle fatigue consists of a circular disk that has a vertical axis perpendicular to the base of the disk, a horizontal axis perpendicular to the vertical axis and a lateral axis perpendicular to both the vertical and horizontal axes and intersecting...

20060073952 - Swinging exerciser having movable weight: An exerciser includes a mounting base for engaging onto a user, and a stem having a housing which has a chamber to receive a weight. A spring member is coupled between the stem and the mounting base. The weight may be caused to move against the inner peripheral surface of...

20060073953 - Exercise apparatus: An exercise apparatus for applying desired stretch exercises while a user is sitting down on a chair or laying on his back. The exercise apparatus includes a portable frame, a leg supporting bag for fixedly supporting the legs of the user in the frame, and a sole pressing bag for...

20060073954 - Exercise device: An exercise device for use in connection with various types of exercise and activities, including, for example, Pilates, yoga, core conditioning, stability, stretching, and physical therapy. The exercise device includes an indicator for quantifying resistance force applied by the resistance tube during stretching of the tube. Repeated use of the...

20060073955 - Device for the practice of exercises, sports, gymnastics and different activities that join techniques, concepts and theories from west and east related to exercise, sports and health: Device for practicing exercises, sports, gymnastics and different physical activities, which join various techniques and concepts of eastern and western theories related to exercise, sports, and health; such a device comprising of a belt adjustable to the abdomen region of the user, which incorporates a sliding component with an optional...

20060073956 - Motorized inversion gravity machine for the body: An inversion apparatus for suspending a person in an inverted position that provides, by natural gravity, spinal disks decompression after the stress of sports and fitness exercises, spinal realignment and natural spinal curvature, spinal flexibility, spinal awareness, improvement and correction of most back and neck problems, improved vascular and capillary...