Exercise devices inventions 06/06

20060142122 - Training apparatus, in particular an elliptical or cross trainer: A training apparatus, in particular an elliptical or cross trainer with two pedals which are fitted on a respective. pedal bar, front ends of the pedal bars being connected in an articulated manner to a respective pedal lever, the pedal levers being fitted pivotably in a respective front bearing, and...

20060142123 - Training apparatus, in particular an elliptical trainer or cross trainer: A training apparatus, in particular an elliptical trainer or cross trainer with two pedals which are fitted on a respective pedal bar, rear ends of the pedal bars being connected in an articulated manner to a respective pedal crank, the pedal cranks being arranged rotatably about an axis (A), the...

20060142125 - Elevating apparatus of treadmill: A treadmill has a frame, a table assembly and an elevating apparatus to elevate the table assembly. The treadmill has a driving device provided at a bottom side of the table assembly. A transverse shaft is connected to the driving device. Two first linkages each has three pivot portions, wherein...

20060142126 - Exercise device having position verification feedback: An exercise device having position verification feedback capabilities. In one embodiment, the exercise device generally includes a base unit defining a support surface, at least two position sensors arranged along a sensing plane relative to the support surface for detecting the presence of the user along the sensing plane, and...

20060142127 - Exercise device having position verification feedback: An exercise device having position verification feedback capabilities. In one embodiment, the exercise device generally includes a base unit defining a support surface, at least two position sensors arranged along a sensing plane relative to the support surface for detecting the presence of the user along the sensing plane, and...

20060142124 - Mechanism for folding and angle-adjusting belt frame of treadmills: A treadmill includes a treadmill that comprises a base and a belt frame has a first end pivotably connected to the base and a second end of the belt frame is a free end. An endless belt is mounted to the belt frame. A support frame is pivotably connected to...

20060142128 - Muscle development device: A device for building up muscle capable of applying a uniform and sufficient pressing force to an extremity to be tightened even if the device is affected by the movement of the muscle, comprising a hollow cuff in which a tube and a restricting plate (6) are installed and a...

20060142129 - Personal supporting device: A personal supporting device supports a person thereon in various seated positions. The device includes a base member and a deck pivotally supported on the base member for pivotal movement about a hinge axis. Each of the base member and the deck include plural docking stations at spaced positions from...

20060142130 - Apparatus for stretching hamstrings: A size-adjustable hamstring device of unitary construction provides for easily, effectively, and efficiently exercising (stretching) the hamstrings. The device consists of a frame of unitary and is used in a prone position avoiding back strain. The device supplies means for supporting the user's foot and means for assuring that the...

20060135318 - Device for displaying the exercise information of a sports apparatus on a monitor: A device for displaying the exercise information of a sports apparatus includes a RS-232 transmission line connected with a micro-processor unit (MPU) that is connected with a monitor menu controller, which is provided for modulating the brightness, the contrast ratio and the vertical and horizontal location displayed on a monitor....

20060135319 - Method and apparatus for training facial muscles to reduce wrinkles: Method and apparatus for training facial muscles to reduce wrinkles employs a flexible stretchable membrane held in contact with the skin over a muscle group while manipulating a hand-held device with a motorized rotary brush over the membrane, so that the bristles stimulate and train the muscle group while the...

20060135320 - Illuminated trampoline: A trampoline having a frame, a bounce member and a bounce sensor, sensing bounces activates lights and provide sounds for entertainment and training purposes. A control box interprets a variety of inputs from the bounce sensors and outputs a variety of lights and sounds....

20060135321 - Lighted trampoline: A trampoline having a frame, a bounce member and a bounce sensor, sensing bounces activates lights and provide sounds for entertainment and training purposes. A control box interprets a variety of inputs from the bounce sensors and outputs a variety of lights and sounds. A light is activated underneath the...

20060135322 - Strength training treadmill: An apparatus includes a treadmill and any one of a coaching appliance, one or two hand grip mechanisms attached to a rear of the treadmill, and a vertical member with plural hooks attached to the vertical member. Each hook is located on the first vertical member so as to be...

20060135323 - Training equipment: Training equipment for the back, including a bar being bent, and a pressure-element (5) being fastened in the middle of the curve made from the bend or bends (3, 4) of the bar. Those parts of the bar including the bend or bends (3, 4) and the pressure-element (5) are...

20060135324 - Apparatus and method for facilitating the safe lifting of free weights: A free-weight bench (10) is provided having a safety assist device (12) for preventing injury to a weight lifter who repetitively lifts a barbell weight (16) including a weight bar (42). The safety assist device (12) includes a pair of spaced apart arms (32,34) oriented to permit the bar (42)...

20060135325 - Apparatus for isometric and incremental muscle contractions: A resistance exercise apparatus comprising a mechanism for allowing the machine to inhibit in intervals along a range of motion for an amount of time, movement in a direction caused by an external force applied to a movable surface on the machine, while allowing movement of the surface in the...

20060135327 - Abdominal muscle exercise apparatus: Apparatus for exercising the abdominal muscles includes a flexible substrate that substantially conforms to a user's abdomen, with a tacky pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed on one side of the flat or contoured surface, for adhering the exercise apparatus to the user's abdomen, and a system for attaching additional weight to the...

20060135326 - Distally/proximally-weighted joint sleeve: Various systems, methods, devices, etc. for simulating obesity and enhancing caloric expenditure in daily activities are provided. One embodiment is a device for wearing over a body joint to simulate obesity and enhance caloric expenditure in daily activities. One such device comprises a distally/proximally-weighted sleeve joint....

20060135328 - Dumbbell adjusting system: A dumbbell adjusting system comprises an adjusting system, a stand, and a locking mechanism. The adjusting system includes two rods on the dumbbell's handle which move in and out of the handle to selectively engage the inner threaded through holes of the weights. The weights are configured to interlock with...

20060135329 - Universal exercise apparatus: A new, safely-designed and portable exercise apparatus (10) comprising of a platform (20) on which a user performs a variety of resistance and cardiovascular exercises; a balance bar (50) to assist with balance as a user performs lower body exercises with elastic cords (82) for resistance; for stepping up and...

20060135330 - Apparatus and method for a grip for an exercise device: A handle grip for an exercise apparatus has a curvilinear body having a shaft and a gripping portion. The gripping portion has a plurality of concave indentations arranged in series. Each of the indentations is adapted to receive an associated finger of a user's hand. The gripping portion is disposed...

20060135331 - Support for an exercise ball: A support for an exercise ball includes multiple support sections to form an annular shape. Each support section has a tapered thickness so as to form a triangular shape in section, multiple extensions formed on a first end of the support section and multiple cutouts defined in a second end...

20060135332 - Foldable stretching monitor: A testing device for monitoring the stretching ability of a user. The device has a generally box-like structure that includes a monitor to measure the user's extent of reach and thus flexibility. The device can be configured for use by two users simultaneously. The device includes a system that allows...

20060128529 - Recreational structure using a sleeve-joint coupling: A recreational structure, such as a trampoline frame, can be quickly and reliably assembled using a sleeve-joint coupling having a “T” configuration. A first arm member and an aperture that is formed in the sleeve-joint coupling are disposed in an opposite relationship. A second arm member and a third arm...

20060128530 - Playground climbing structure: A climbing structure comprises a plurality of climbing units secured to a pole. The climbing units are made from interengageable members having different climbing elements. Hence, many different climbing units can be formed from a set of a few climbing elements. The climbing elements can be varied along the pole...

20060128531 - Training apparatus: A training apparatus consisting of a rope (2) which can be passed via a suspended direction reversal means (1), wherein a first part (2′) of the rope is arranged to hang down from one side of the direction reversal means, wherein a handle loop (3) is provided at one end...

20060128532 - Extendable swing arm assembly for a treadmill: An extendable swing arm assembly for a treadmill having an upright frame, a base frame, a front support, and a rear support. The extendable swing arm assembly includes an angled support with an extension arm, a swing arm with a handle, a mounting yoke with a supporting rod, and a...

20060128533 - Magnetic dampening unit for an exercise gym apparatus: A magnetic dampening unit for an exercise gym apparatus includes a plate and an axle secured on the plate. A flywheel is rotatably mounted on the axle and has a hub. A stub is formed at a central portion of the hub and opposed to the plate. A non-magnetic metal...

20060128534 - Multi-exercise rotary device: A multi-exercise rotary device, comprising: at least one elongate body-supported member, the body-supported member having a first end adapted to be supported by the body of the user, and a second end opposite the first end, at least one rotating member having a longitudinal axis that is at least semi-rigid,...

20060128535 - Arm assembly for exercise devices: Aspects of the present invention involve an exercise device with an arm assembly that provides linear, converging, and/or diverging hand grip motions during use and also has an adjustable starting position. The arm assemblies described and depicted herein include arm members that are pivotally coupled with a frame of an...

20060128536 - Exercise apparatus: Disclosed herein is an exercising apparatus. This exercise apparatus comprises weights, cables, and pulleys; which allows an individual to perform a variety of arm exercises. The apparatus being described has a frame structure that has a selectable weight stack, a support cushion, and a handle grip for maintaining balance. Two...

20060128537 - Paraplegic rehabilitation apparatus: Walking motion apparatus and methods for use thereof are provided for enabling paraplegic, quadriplegic, brain injured and various other handicapped patients to implement a natural walking motion while either supporting no weight, or alternately, a selected portion of their weight....

20060128538 - Pressure muscular strength enhancing system and controller, and method being carried out by controller: The pressure muscle strength increasing apparatus is comprised of a tight fitting device 100, a pressure setting segment 200, quantification segments 300, and a control segment 400. The tight fitting device 100 is wrapped around a predetermined range on a limb. The tight fitting device 100 has an air-tight gas...

20060128540 - Apparatus for circuit and other fitness training: An exercise apparatus that provides easily and quickly adjustable resistive forces during a wide variety of fitness-related activities. The apparatus comprises a housing having an internal space wherein multiple resilient members, such as elastic cords or stretchable bands, are fully contained while in a rest state; an attachment point where...

20060128539 - Low impact exercise system: An exercise system includes a platform, a set of ankle holders connected to the platform by resistance (e.g., elastic) bands, and a leg support. A user can sit on the platform with her back supported by a back support (or fully reclined with her head/neck supported by a headrest) and...

20060128541 - Exercise apparatus: An exercise apparatus which has a bar and a mat. The bar may be wedged or locked between building features such as door jambs or stairway stringers. The mat extends from the bar to be positioned at an incline, such as at the angle of a stairway. A user wishing...

20060116243 - System for improving the stability of a trampoline: A system for improving the stability of a trampoline, including a trampoline frame having a sidebar assembly having a top rail and a leg stub disposed parallel to the top rail, wherein the top rail is welded at one or more locations along the parallel traversing portion of the leg...

20060116242 - Trampoline with adjustable spring tension: Springs or other elastic connectors used to support a bed within the frame of a trampoline or the like are attached using methods that permit the adjustment and/or a systematic variation of the tension (or the travel distance required to reach limit of elasticity) between adjacent (or sets of adjacent)...

20060116244 - Wall-climbing accessory: A wall-climbing accessory adapted for mounting onto a wall structure is described. The wall-climbing accessory comprises a resilient body that is flexible. The resilient body comprises an exterior surface and an edge. The exterior surface is configured to provide an engagement point capable of supporting a climber of the wall...

20060116245 - Limb weight device: The present invention relates to a limb weight device comprising a body portion having a weight section and a ring section. The weight section includes a plurality of longitudinally extending weights that are releasably retained in position. The ring section includes interlocking flexible fingers to enable the device to handle...

20060116246 - Exerciser: In order to provide rehabilitation, physiotherapy and maintain suppleness, an exerciser is provided in which a skid with a slide or movement surface is provided on one side and a grip on the other in order that a user can perform controlled oscillatory motions by resting a limb upon the...

20060116247 - Total body elliptical exercise equipment with upper body monitoring: An exercise device in accordance with the present invention includes a frame defining a longitudinal axis, with the frame having a rearward portion and a forward portion. A guide track and a foot link are provided. The foot link includes a rearward portion that is constrained to move in an...

20060116248 - Upper-body exercise cycle: Exercise device using rotating hand pedals against a variable resistance for the purpose of exercising the upper-body on an upper-body spinning cycle and incorporating a seating mechanism providing for placement of the operator's body to permit the conditioning of the upper portions of the operator's body including abdominal muscles, hip...

20060116249 - Exercise device: Aspects of the present invention involve an exercise device configurable to allow a user to perform various exercises. The exercise devices include an adjustable bench assembly connected with a frame supporting adjustable arm and cable-pulley assemblies providing a user interface with a resistance system. In some embodiments of the invention,...

20060116250 - Snap and shoot takedown system: The Snap and Shoot Takedown System is the first sport specific training system designed for wrestling that combines the capacity for building strength, speed, and precision technique, while providing human-like reactions. Steel pipe is used to provide the primary structure, simulating the human skeletal system. Closed-cell Nitro PVC is used...

20060116251 - Apparatus for exercising the abdominal muscles in a sitting position: The invention is directed to an apparatus for exercising the abdominal muscles in a sitting position, the apparatus including an elastic belt that constrains the abdomen by exerting tensile force and is moved by the user by active muscular exertion; and to a system for detachably fastening the belt to...

20060116252 - Exercise device including adjustable, inelastic straps: An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a user selected resistance from nearly zero resistance to the user's full body weight, the ability to easily adjust between exercises and between users, and the ability to balance the device between reconfigurations to provide for...

20060116254 - Exercise arm assembly for exercise machine: An exercise arm assembly for mounting on an exercise machine frame has a main arm, a swing arm, and a handle. The main arm has a first end for pivoting on a frame of the machine to pivot about a first pivot axis. The swing arm has a first end...

20060116253 - Total body strengthening and toning workstation and method of using same: A stand-alone exercise apparatus includes a seat to support a user in a position thereon, and upper and lower body exercising assemblies which are configured for activation either sequentially of simultaneously to permit the concurrent exercising movement of his or her upper body area and lower body leg muscles, respectively,...

20060116255 - Hand-weight cradle apparatus: A hand-weight cradle apparatus includes a first cradle/base module which includes a base portion, a cradle portion, and base-to-cradle connection means connected between the base portion and the cradle portion. A second cradle/base module includes a base portion and a cradle portion, and base-to-cradle connection means connected between the base...

20060116256 - Exercise log: An exercise device providing an exterior sheath for a standard Olympic weight bearing bar that secures the bar and weight while providing access to the bar for gripping and also providing secure handles which are perpendicular to the bar and parallel to the torso, providing alternate gripping posture for alternate...

20060116257 - Air resistance exercise device and method: Exercise device and method in which one or more generally planar blades with major surfaces are attached to the ends of an exercise bar. The bar is gripped with the hands and moved in a direction generally perpendicular to the major surfaces, with movement of the bar being resisted by...

20060116258 - Air resistance exercise device and method: Exercise device and method in which one or more generally planar blades with major surfaces are attached to the ends of an exercise bar. The bar is gripped with the hands and moved in a direction generally perpendicular to the major surfaces, with movement of the bar being resisted by...

20060116259 - Chair with exercise apparatus: An ergonomic chair that serves the conventional chair functions such as an office, desk or side chair and that functions as a motion or exercise chair as well. The exercise components include armrests and a headrest that convert to apparatus for exercising muscles in the shoulders, chest, arms, back and...

20060116260 - Four-bar linkage stretching exercise apparatus: A four-bar linkage stretching exercise apparatus includes four bars, four torsion springs, and two handles. Each of the four bars has two U-shaped yokes provided respectively at two ends thereof. The four bars are pivotably interconnected by one of the two U-shaped yokes of one of the bars coupled with...

20060116261 - Omni-directional abdominal exerciser: An abdominal exerciser which is characterized in that the moveable mechanism has a main shaft end portion mounted with a leg-hooking module and the top face of the end of the main shaft is a seat pad, and the two lateral walls of the main shaft corresponding to the middle...

20060116262 - Biodynamic apparatus for performing correct sit-up and legs-up exercises and methods: A biodynamic apparatus to perform correct, safe and effective SIT-UP and LEGS-UP exercises and simultaneously perform spinal arching, spinal decompression, and flexibility exercises, comprising of two part frame hinged at one end and a set of parallel bars that elevate and anchor the legs of the user concentrating the exercise...