Exercise devices inventions 09/06

20060211541 - Preset, non-serviceable tip assembly system for fencing: The invention is a non-serviceable tip assembly system used in the weapon assembly of weapons or swords utilized in the sport of fencing which is preset to comply with all rules and regulations governing competitive specifications as set forth by the Federation Internationale d'Escrime (FIE) and United States Fencing Association...

20060211543 - Motion platform system and method of rotating a motion platform about plural axes: A motion platform system includes a support and a motion platform supported by the support and rotatable about a plurality of bearing axes. The motion platform is further rotatable with respect to the support about at least one axis that is offset from the plurality of bearing axes. The motion...

20060211542 - Recumbent cycle and position-adjusting mechanism for a recumbent cycle: A recumbent cycle including a primary frame consisting of a base frame and an upright frame. The frame unit has a secondary frame including a first end with a drive wheel. Two cranks each with one pedal are rotatably supported on a shaft of the drive wheel to impart motion...

20060211544 - Ski exercising and training apparatus: A ski exercising apparatus has a set of at least two parallel, partially arcuate rails joined to an underlying frame structure at opposite ends, the rails providing a track rising from each end, a wheeled carriage riding on the track, such that the carriage, in side-to-side movement rises to a...

20060211545 - Elepheet: A device for attaching to arms of the user including a pedestal for extending the length of the device so that the user can walk on the arms by keeping a back of the user substantially parallel to a horizontal plane, a wrist stabilizer to stabilize a wrist of the...

20060211546 - Fitness machine: A fitness machine includes a framework, a swinging device pivotally connected with the framework, a transmission mechanism having a driving device and a driven device respectively movably connected with the swinging device, and an operating device connected with the driven device. When the swinging device is turned, the driving device...

20060211547 - Weight plate for interlocking and weight adjustment: A weight plate have integrally formed handles is provided. The weight plate has a weight plate body having an outer periphery, a first side, and a second side that is substantially flat. The weight plate also has a central bore extending through the body, a raised flange member forming a...

20060211548 - Leg exercise apparatus and method: An apparatus and a method for facilitating leg exercises which involves a seat (100) for accommodating an exerciser, a support structure (200) being operatively associated with the seat (100); a structure for resisting (300) a movement of the exerciser; and a structure for exercising (400) a leg, the leg exercising...

20060211549 - Abdominal exercise and training apparatus: An abdominal training apparatus designed to be used by a seated exerciser for concentrated training of the abdominal muscles, comprising an upper portion and a lower portion pivotably suspended from a base, the upper portion and lower portion being linked together causing them to rotate in opposite directions from, in...

20060211550 - Adjustable dumbbell system: A dumbbell is described including a handle having a grip and at least one end, an inner plate mounted on the handle adjacent the grip, in a fixed rotational orientation, a support plate rotationally mounted on the handle adjacent the inner plate, at least one collar rotationally mounted on the...

20060211551 - Exercise device and methods: A portable exercise device is disclosed for improving a user's posture. Even though the exercise device is portable, it provides an active workout of those muscles involved in maintaining correct posture. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, the exercise device in accordance with the present invention includes...

20060211552 - Universal handlebar for exercise equipment: A universal handlebar is provided for use in conjunction with an exercise machine. The handlebar has a generally U shaped configuration, and is provided with a plurality of potential points of connection to the exercise machine. This configuration presents a user with multiple possible shapes to choose from in order...

20060211553 - Balance platform method and apparatus: One embodiment of the present invention comprises a balance platform apparatus, including, a balance platform having upper and lower surfaces, and a freely rotatable ball member. The lower surface of the balance platform includes a rim member which projects in a generally perpendicular direction away from the platform and which...

20060205564 - Method and apparatus for mobile health and wellness management incorporating real-time coaching and feedback, community and rewards: A method and apparatus for a mobile lifestyle management system, combining a server-based application enabling creation of an integrated health and wellness plan (comprising diet, exercise, medication and vitals testing), with a client-based application enabling management of, and compliance with, the resulting lifestyle plan. The client application is installed on...

20060205565 - Method and apparatus for operatively controlling a virtual reality scenario with a physically demanding interface: A safe, physically demanding interface device for children or other users to play video games according to the present invention includes a base and a joystick or control rod. The base supports a significant portion or the entirety of the child weight (e.g., supports a child in a seated or...

20060205566 - Systems for interaction with exercise device: An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer in real-time communication. The exercise device includes an exercise mechanism having a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user. Communicating with the exercise mechanism is an interface adapted for gathering a first...

20060205567 - Structure of rocker arms with optical sensing control for an exercise apparatus: The invention relates to a structure of rocker arms with optical sensing control for an exercise apparatus. The rocker arm of an exercise apparatus includes a handgrip. At least an optical sensor in accordance with the invention is positioned within a finger groove of the handgrip. The finger groove is...

20060205569 - Systems and methods for enabling two-way communication between one or more exercise devices and computer devices and for enabling users of the one or more exercise devices to competitively exercise: Systems and methods that provide two-way communication between an exercise device and a computer device. A computer device and an exercise device employ different protocol formats and communicate through a translator device, which includes a microcontroller specifically designed to translate data or signals deliverable by different communication protocols. The exercise...

20060205568 - Treadmill: An improved treadmill is provided that includes a base frame, a platform and an endless belt. The treadmill in accordance with the invention is characterized in that the platform includes a cushioning pad with a thickness ranging from 1 to 10 mm and is stuck to a top surface thereof,...

20060205570 - Methods for exercising core anatomy: A method of exercising includes contracting one's gluteus maximus muscle, contracting one's transversus abdominis muscle, contracting a deep neck flexor muscle, and contracting a scapular stabilizer muscle....

20060205571 - Exercise weight stack methods and apparatus: An exercise device including one or more weight stacks moveably supported on a frame. Each weight stack includes one or more weight plates that may be selectively engaged by way of a dial arrangement operably coupled with the weight stack. The dial arrangement is connected with a selection member that...

20060205572 - Isolation exercise machine with leverage arm: An isolation exercise machine comprises two force stations and a connection mechanism that causes the force stations to rotate in opposite directions in response to applying forces to the force stations. The forces overcome first loads due to weights placed on exercise arms to which the force stations are joined....

20060205573 - Dumbbell retail/storage rack: A dumbbell retail/storage rack that has a first section with a bottom side that is designed to sit on a flat surface, and a top side that defines one or more dumbbell-receiving structures. Each of these structures has two spaced saddles for receiving the enlarged ends of a dumbbell. The...

20060205574 - Ab-straps: The general purpose of the present invention, is to provide a new type of athletic equipment to be utilized for the exercise of abdominal and oblique muscles of the human body and has features such as adjustable hand and feet holds, as well as adjustable shoulder guards to provide the...

20060205575 - Waist and belly stretching exerciser: A waist and belly stretching exerciser that is specifically design for waist, belly exercise and training compromising a symmetrical frame in curve shape with several through holes in the middle section connects to the top back sides of the back cushion with top edges, the through holes on the middle...

20060205577 - Exercise apparatus: An exercise apparatus having a base, a support member, at least two legs, each of the legs having a first and pivotably attached to the base and a second end pivotably attached to the support member, and a longitudinally adjustable member connected between the base and the support member for...

20060205576 - Exercise machine with leverage arm: An exercise machine utilizes the inherent capabilities of human muscles to exert greater forces during eccentric functions than during concentric functions. The exercise machine comprises a leverage arm pivotally connected to a frame. A force station is at a first distance from the pivotal connection. During a concentric muscle function,...

20060199700 - Method and apparatus for speed controlled eccentric exercise training: A method and apparatus for providing speed controlled eccentric exercise which include an exercise apparatus having an engagement member for engaging a user's body where the engagement member is moveable in opposite directions, means for enabling the engagement member to exert a force in a first direction at a predetermined...

20060199702 - Adjustable elliptical exercise machine: The present invention relates to a standup exercise apparatus that simulates walking, jogging and climbing with arm exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm exercise coordinated with the motion of the feet. Elliptical cross trainers guide the...

20060199703 - Portable step exerciser: Portable machine for doing stair climbing exercises which has a base movable between horizontal and upright positions, a wheel mounted on the base for rolling engagement with the floor when the base is in the upright position, a first step movable between an operative position beside the base and a...

20060199701 - Total body elliptical exercise device with independent upper and lower body motion: An elliptical exercise device includes a frame having a first pivot axis and a longitudinal axis, at least one foot link and at least one swing arm. The foot link is coupled to the frame and is constrained to move in an orbital path approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis....

20060199704 - Belt frame incline adjusting mechanism for treadmills: A treadmill includes a base with two side rails, a frame with two side rods and an endless running belt, two first links, two second links, two third links, a fixing rod which is fixed in-between the two first links with a connection and an actuator is composed of a...

20060199705 - Apparatus for guiding athletic kicking: An apparatus for guiding the execution of kicking movements to train a user in efficient and proper kicking techniques....

20060199706 - Physical training apparatus and method: A resistance training apparatus and method for providing a plurality of training vectors having points of origin variable by direction and elevation to a trainee. The apparatus may accommodate a plurality of trainees and provide multiple training vectors to each trainee. The apparatus provides the training vectors by attaching tethers...

20060199707 - Calf extension weight training machine: An exercise machine for exercising the calf muscles of a seated exerciser includes: a frame configured to rest on an underlying surface; a seat assembly mounted on the frame on which the exerciser sits; a movement arm pivotally interconnected with the frame forwardly of the seat assembly; a heel pad...

20060199708 - Exercise machine and gripping component thereof: An exercise machine having a frame, at least one resistance element supported by a frame and at least one gripping element a user interface and connected to at least one resistance element by means of at least one operating cable; the gripping element having at least one coupling element for...

20060199709 - Weightlifting apparatus for exercising the triceps: A weightlifting apparatus for exercising the triceps includes a central weight bearing section with opposing handles, each handle having multiple gripping positions. The combined assembly has a center of gravity which lies between handle extensions 12, both laterally and longitudinally. The apparatus may be held behind the head and then...

20060199710 - Portable exercise apparatus: A portable inflatable exercise apparatus comprises a tubular body having a longitudinal axis of symmetry with handles disposed on either end. The exercise apparatus is selectively filled with air or water depending on the exercises chosen by a user. Valves are provided to allow either air or water to be...

20060199711 - The running training machine: The invention is a stationary running machine for indoor use. It offers a natural running gait to the user and also significantly lower impact than when running on a normal running surface. It also has no rotating parts. It uses a spring system to offer an upward force vector to...

20060199712 - Carriage for a collapsible reformer exercise apparatus: A carriage for use in a reformer exercise apparatus is disclosed that has a pair of upwardly extending folding shoulder stops mounted thereto at one end and a headrest between the shoulder stops that extends outward from the carriage toward the head end of the frame. A pair of roller...

20060199713 - Method for exercise training with a club: A method for exercise training with a club is utilized by a user during one or more exercises. The exercises relate to martial arts training, weight training, flexibility training, cardiovascular training, aerobic training, resistance training and/or exercise training. The method utilizes the club to isolate a first muscle of the...

20060199714 - Support apparatus with height adjustment: The present invention relates to a support apparatus with height adjustment, which comprises a first body, and a second body mounted with a sliding way and axially connected to a tenon of the first body; therein, the tenon is used to selectively control the upward or downward sliding of the...

20060199715 - System and method for implementing a physical fitness regimen with color healing: A system and method for implementing a physical fitness regimen method with color healing in a manner that synergistically affects one or more of the seven chakras of the human body. The method comprises selecting at least one physical fitness activity to be performed by a person in a fitness...

20060199700 - Method and apparatus for speed controlled eccentric exercise training: A method and apparatus for providing speed controlled eccentric exercise which include an exercise apparatus having an engagement member for engaging a user's body where the engagement member is moveable in opposite directions, means for enabling the engagement member to exert a force in a first direction at a predetermined...

20060199702 - Adjustable elliptical exercise machine: The present invention relates to a standup exercise apparatus that simulates walking, jogging and climbing with arm exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm exercise coordinated with the motion of the feet. Elliptical cross trainers guide the...

20060199703 - Portable step exerciser: Portable machine for doing stair climbing exercises which has a base movable between horizontal and upright positions, a wheel mounted on the base for rolling engagement with the floor when the base is in the upright position, a first step movable between an operative position beside the base and a...

20060199701 - Total body elliptical exercise device with independent upper and lower body motion: An elliptical exercise device includes a frame having a first pivot axis and a longitudinal axis, at least one foot link and at least one swing arm. The foot link is coupled to the frame and is constrained to move in an orbital path approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis....

20060199704 - Belt frame incline adjusting mechanism for treadmills: A treadmill includes a base with two side rails, a frame with two side rods and an endless running belt, two first links, two second links, two third links, a fixing rod which is fixed in-between the two first links with a connection and an actuator is composed of a...

20060199705 - Apparatus for guiding athletic kicking: An apparatus for guiding the execution of kicking movements to train a user in efficient and proper kicking techniques....

20060199706 - Physical training apparatus and method: A resistance training apparatus and method for providing a plurality of training vectors having points of origin variable by direction and elevation to a trainee. The apparatus may accommodate a plurality of trainees and provide multiple training vectors to each trainee. The apparatus provides the training vectors by attaching tethers...

20060199707 - Calf extension weight training machine: An exercise machine for exercising the calf muscles of a seated exerciser includes: a frame configured to rest on an underlying surface; a seat assembly mounted on the frame on which the exerciser sits; a movement arm pivotally interconnected with the frame forwardly of the seat assembly; a heel pad...

20060199708 - Exercise machine and gripping component thereof: An exercise machine having a frame, at least one resistance element supported by a frame and at least one gripping element a user interface and connected to at least one resistance element by means of at least one operating cable; the gripping element having at least one coupling element for...

20060199709 - Weightlifting apparatus for exercising the triceps: A weightlifting apparatus for exercising the triceps includes a central weight bearing section with opposing handles, each handle having multiple gripping positions. The combined assembly has a center of gravity which lies between handle extensions 12, both laterally and longitudinally. The apparatus may be held behind the head and then...

20060199710 - Portable exercise apparatus: A portable inflatable exercise apparatus comprises a tubular body having a longitudinal axis of symmetry with handles disposed on either end. The exercise apparatus is selectively filled with air or water depending on the exercises chosen by a user. Valves are provided to allow either air or water to be...

20060199711 - The running training machine: The invention is a stationary running machine for indoor use. It offers a natural running gait to the user and also significantly lower impact than when running on a normal running surface. It also has no rotating parts. It uses a spring system to offer an upward force vector to...

20060199712 - Carriage for a collapsible reformer exercise apparatus: A carriage for use in a reformer exercise apparatus is disclosed that has a pair of upwardly extending folding shoulder stops mounted thereto at one end and a headrest between the shoulder stops that extends outward from the carriage toward the head end of the frame. A pair of roller...

20060199713 - Method for exercise training with a club: A method for exercise training with a club is utilized by a user during one or more exercises. The exercises relate to martial arts training, weight training, flexibility training, cardiovascular training, aerobic training, resistance training and/or exercise training. The method utilizes the club to isolate a first muscle of the...

20060199714 - Support apparatus with height adjustment: The present invention relates to a support apparatus with height adjustment, which comprises a first body, and a second body mounted with a sliding way and axially connected to a tenon of the first body; therein, the tenon is used to selectively control the upward or downward sliding of the...

20060199715 - System and method for implementing a physical fitness regimen with color healing: A system and method for implementing a physical fitness regimen method with color healing in a manner that synergistically affects one or more of the seven chakras of the human body. The method comprises selecting at least one physical fitness activity to be performed by a person in a fitness...