221 |
PRONE WORKOUT ASSISTING INSTRUMENT |
US14240322 |
2012-08-20 |
US20140206511A1 |
2014-07-24 |
Toshimasa Nagasaka |
An assisting instrument allows a person to effectively train his/her inner unit by movements in twisting directions or one leg raises, and allows the twisting movements in a prone posture. A first body part is comprised of a rectangular parallelepiped part and an integrated semicircle pillar section. When the assisting instrument is used during workouts in the prone posture, the person's two anterior superior iliac spines and pubis part are protected by a first pad, a second pad, and a third pad, respectively, and his/her abdomen is fitted into a groove part. When the person raises one of his/her legs, the semicircle pillar section to the opposite side. As a result of holding his/her body to prevent the rolling and prevent his/her body from being thrown out of the instrument, the person puts his/her strength in the inner unit and, thus, this part can be trained. |
222 |
Medical walk-regaining staff and related methods |
US13694915 |
2013-01-18 |
US20140205979A1 |
2014-07-24 |
Lynn M. Carlson |
A hand-held cane or walking staff, with a lower end pedestal positioned on the ground or a floor so that a low profile cross piece is located in front of one of the user's feet, stimulating the brain of the user to accommodate the lifting of the user's foot, followed by stepping over the cross piece and additional steps thereafter, while carrying the staff in one hand by grasping an upper handle of the walking staff. |
223 |
EXERCISE MACHINE WITH MOVABLE USER SUPPORT |
US13946446 |
2013-07-19 |
US20140045664A1 |
2014-02-13 |
Bruce Hockridge; Jeffrey O. Meredith; Thao V. Doan |
An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise. |
224 |
APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SUPPORT WHEN PERFORMING PLANK TRAINING EXERCISES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USING SAME |
US13776847 |
2013-02-26 |
US20140011649A1 |
2014-01-09 |
William E. Carney |
Exercise apparatuses, and methods of making and manufacturing same, for performing a plank exercise are provided. The apparatuses include a first support member that operates to rest against the chest/body of a user, and a second support member that is attached to, and extends away from, the first support member and may rest on a surface, such as a floor, mat, etc. The apparatuses may include one or more base components to add instability and increase the difficulty of workouts, the base components operating to rest on the surface, instead of the second support member or other component(s), when used. Since an individual, who has not developed proper form and strength, performing the plank exercise can lead to serious injuries, the apparatus/device permits the user to perform the plank exercise more easily and safely while permitting the user to employ the base components to increase the difficulty of an exercise. |
225 |
Omni-Directional Exercise Device |
US14022167 |
2013-09-09 |
US20140011639A1 |
2014-01-09 |
Catherine Reade |
This disclosure describes, generally, an omni-directional exercise device. The device may include a platform base and resistance bands/tubes coupled to the platform base. The device further includes one or more enclosures coupled to the plurality of resistance bands/tubes. The one or more enclosures are positioned on top of the platform base at a home position. The one or more enclosures are configured to slide on top of or above the platform base in a 360-degree range of motion such that the plurality of resistance bands/tubes provide resistance at any point on the platform base and are configured to return to the home position. |
226 |
Device and Method for Exercise Device |
US13846606 |
2013-03-18 |
US20130345033A1 |
2013-12-26 |
Gregory Peck |
The present invention provides an exercise device for exercising the human body, wherein the device is formed as a low friction apparatus for use on a variety of surfaces. The device in a particular form incorporates a retraining harness that is affixed to the device that allows the user to secure their hands and feet into separate devices. The present invention is also directed to a device that allows the user to select between high friction and low frictions parts of the bottom, so as to perform an expanded array of exercises. |
227 |
Portable Calisthenics Exercise Device |
US13907067 |
2013-05-31 |
US20130324383A1 |
2013-12-05 |
Kim Rogers |
A device for supporting an exerciser performing callisthenic exercises that includes a right and left, rigid, upright frame supports and an intermediate fork assembly. The fork assembly is adjustable in length and linked to the front sections of the two frame supports. Each frame support is angled inward to provide greater stability. The rear sections of the frame supports are detached and may be rotated laterally to reposition the gripping surfaces on the two frame supports and to adjust the size of the exercise area formed in between the two frame supports to accommodate different individuals and exercises. Each frame support includes a front leg and rear leg that allows height adjustment of each frame support. The device may include a pair of first handles, a pair of second handles attached to the two frame supports, and a suspension seat and one or two horizontal bars. |
228 |
Exercise machine |
US13019361 |
2011-02-02 |
US08540610B2 |
2013-09-24 |
John D. Derrick |
An exercise machine includes a frame, a body support assembly in pivotable engagement with the frame, and a counter balance assembly connected to the body support assembly, wherein, in operation, the body support assembly is pivotable from a downward position to a top position. The counter balance assembly partially balances a body weight of a user in a prone position against the body support assembly as the body support assembly is pivoted from the downward position to the top position. The counter balance assembly may include a reaction arm extending from a rear portion of the body support assembly and pivotable about the frame, and may include a weight bearing end opposite the body support assembly. A method of using an exercise machine includes positioning a user body prone against a body support assembly, wherein the body support assembly is pivotally engaged with an exercise machine frame and counterbalancing the user's bodyweight. |
229 |
CONFIGURABLE SLIDE BOARD |
US13773620 |
2013-02-21 |
US20130217552A1 |
2013-08-22 |
Barry M. Slotnick |
A configurable slide board includes: two or more board segments, each board segment including a top surface, wherein the board segments releasably engage each other; a gliding surface located along the top surface of the two or more board segments; and a plurality of receiving holes extending through the gliding surface into the board segments, wherein the plurality of receiving holes are adapted to receive a plurality of bumpers; wherein a first subset of the receiving holes are configured to receive a plurality of bumpers to form an octagon, further wherein a second subset the receiving holes are configured to receive a plurality of bumpers to form side-by-side linear slide boards. |
230 |
Exercise Machine |
US13839304 |
2013-03-15 |
US20130210588A1 |
2013-08-15 |
John D. Derrick |
An exercise machine includes a frame, a pivotable body support assembly, a lifting mechanism in parallel linear engagement with the frame, and a counter balance assembly connected to the body support assembly, wherein the body support assembly is pivotable from a downward position to a top position. The lifting mechanism includes a foot plate, an ankle pad, and a foot pad. The lifting mechanism also includes a lifting assist mechanism, such as a spring or gas shock. The counter balance assembly partially balances a body weight of a user as the body support assembly is pivoted from the downward position to the top position. A method of using an exercise machine includes stepping onto the foot plate and securing the back of a user's foot against the ankle pad, releasing the lift assist mechanism, and bringing the foot plate to the toe pad. |
231 |
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MODULAR OBSTACLE COURSE WITH VARIABLE DIFFICULTY |
US13692655 |
2012-12-03 |
US20130130867A1 |
2013-05-23 |
Scott C. Sperry |
A system and method are provide for an obstacle course including first and second lanes associated with first and second difficulty ratings, respectively. The first lane includes a first plurality of obstacles associated with the first difficulty rating and the second lane includes a second plurality of obstacles associated with the second difficulty rating. The first difficulty rating indicates greater difficulty than the second difficulty rating. |
232 |
METHOD FOR ENHANCING TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS |
US13678528 |
2012-11-15 |
US20130071824A1 |
2013-03-21 |
Matthew L. Krauza |
The present invention provides methods for exercise training to improve exercise performance in an individual using low-resistance positive airway pressure and specialized gas mixtures during or immediately after exercise. The methods include wearing an interface, i.e. mask, connected by a tubing circuit to a positive airway pressure (PAP) assist ventilator device. The PAP device is connected to flexible tubing connected through a pressure regulator to a liquid gas source which supplies the gas mixture. Optionally, a gas impermeable bag or vessel is connected to both the PAP device and the liquid gas source to receive, store and condition gas(ses) that is delivered to the PAP device from the liquid gas source. The methods also include simulating high altitude exercise training by using the PAP device with a hypoxic level of oxygen in the gas mixture. The methods of the present invention reallocate oxygen between muscle groups, improve oxygen delivery to muscles, improve oxygen utilization by muscles reduce fatigue, lessen episodes of dyspnea, improve conditioning levels and overall improve training to extreme levels of performance. |
233 |
Apparatus and method of gravity-assisted spinal stretching |
US12718838 |
2010-03-05 |
US08235877B2 |
2012-08-07 |
John P. Boren |
An apparatus and method for stretching and/or exercising a user's body through incremental, controlled inversion and lower body stretching, preferably performed in combination. The user lies atop an exercise table and restrains her lower body to a restraint movably coupled to the exercise table. The user preferably controls the actuation of a first actuator to incrementally pivot the exercise table about a support structure thereby inverting the user's body. Before or after actuation of the first actuator, but preferably concurrently therewith, the user controls the actuation of a second actuator to incrementally extend the restraint axially away from the exercise table thereby pulling the user's lower body away from the user's upper body. This combination of gravity and mechanical decompression produces greater results than either action by itself. |
234 |
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MODULAR OBSTACLE COURSE WITH VARIABLE DIFFICULTY |
US13242919 |
2011-09-23 |
US20120010009A1 |
2012-01-12 |
Scott C. Sperry |
A system and method are provide for an obstacle course including first and second lanes associated with first and second difficulty ratings, respectively. The first lane includes a first plurality of obstacles associated with the first difficulty rating and the second lane includes a second plurality of obstacles associated with the second difficulty rating. The first difficulty rating indicates greater difficulty than the second difficulty rating. |
235 |
EXERCISE DEVICE, METHOD OF USE, AND METHOD OF TREATING AN INDIVIDUAL |
US13092222 |
2011-04-22 |
US20110287913A1 |
2011-11-24 |
Mark Marino |
An exercise device is disclosed. The exercise device includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a first substantially planar surface and is configured to support a portion of a patient. The second portion includes a second substantially planar surface and is configured to support a portion of a patient. The second substantially planar surface is oppositely disposed of the first substantially planar surface. The first substantially planar surface includes a diameter, and the second substantially planar surface includes a diameter. The diameter of the first substantially planar surface is smaller than the diameter of the second substantially planar surface. |
236 |
System and method for a modular obstacle course with variable difficulty |
US11201631 |
2005-08-10 |
US08038589B2 |
2011-10-18 |
Scott C. Sperry |
A system and method are provide for an obstacle course including first and second lanes associated with first and second difficulty ratings, respectively. The first lane includes a first plurality of obstacles associated with the first difficulty rating and the second lane includes a second plurality of obstacles associated with the second difficulty rating. The first difficulty rating indicates greater difficulty than the second difficulty rating. |
237 |
PUSH-UP SYSTEM |
US12887753 |
2010-09-22 |
US20110230318A1 |
2011-09-22 |
Michael O. Carlesimo; Juan Fernandez; Paul McGrath |
An apparatus for performing a variety of push-up exercises using multiple blocks arranged into columns. A user may adjust the height and width of the columns to accommodate body size, as well as the type of exercise being performed. This adds a new dimension to the basic push-up, allowing the user to perform a variety of different types of push-up. The system helps to strengthen and stretch the human body, and achieve optimum performance by working different areas of the body, promoting peak development of the musculoskeletal system. |
238 |
APPARATUS AND METHOD OF GRAVITY-ASSISTED SPINAL STRETCHING |
US12718838 |
2010-03-05 |
US20110218086A1 |
2011-09-08 |
JOHN P. BOREN |
An apparatus and method for stretching and/or exercising a user's body through incremental, controlled inversion and lower body stretching, preferably performed in combination. The user lies atop an exercise table and restrains her lower body to a restraint movably coupled to the exercise table. The user preferably controls the actuation of a first actuator to incrementally pivot the exercise table about a support structure thereby inverting the user's body. Before or after actuation of the first actuator, but preferably concurrently therewith, the user controls the actuation of a second actuator to incrementally extend the restraint axially away from the exercise table thereby pulling the user's lower body away from the user's upper body. This combination of gravity and mechanical decompression produces greater results than either action by itself. |
239 |
Exercise Machine |
US13019361 |
2011-02-02 |
US20110190104A1 |
2011-08-04 |
John D. Derrick |
An exercise machine includes a frame, a body support assembly in pivotable engagement with the frame, and a counter balance assembly connected to the body support assembly, wherein, in operation, the body support assembly is pivotable from a downward position to a top position. The counter balance assembly partially balances a body weight of a user in a prone position against the body support assembly as the body support assembly is pivoted from the downward position to the top position. The counter balance assembly may include a reaction arm extending from a rear portion of the body support assembly and pivotable about the frame, and may include a weight bearing end opposite the body support assembly. A method of using an exercise machine includes positioning a user body prone against a body support assembly, wherein the body support assembly is pivotally engaged with an exercise machine frame and counterbalancing the user's bodyweight. |
240 |
Stretch assisting cushion |
US12304402 |
2007-08-01 |
US07966679B2 |
2011-06-28 |
Naokai Sakata; Hideo Numazawa |
A stretch assist cushion includes an upper member with an upper surface serving as a sitting surface in contact with the user's hip directly or through a covering member covering the upper member, the upper member made of an elastic material; and a lower member located below the upper member and with lower surface serving as a bottom surface in contact with a floor directly or through a covering member covering the lower member, the lower member made of a material harder than the material of the upper member. When the cushion is positioned such that the bottom surface is in contact with the floor, the sitting surface has a predetermined tilt angle relative to the floor, and the lower member determines a predetermined distance between the floor and the lowest point of the sitting surface that has the predetermined tilt angle. |