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| 8167778 | Transmission structure of a waist twirling exercise machine for body-building A transmission structure of a waist twirling exercise machine for body-building and a method thereof includes left and right stepping rods which are obliquely or horizontally connected to a machine base, left and right stepping platforms having left and right shafts... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8162805 | Cross trainer exercise apparatus Apparatus and method for simulating a back and forth leg or foot movement, the apparatus comprising: a pair of pivotable support mechanisms supported on a frame, a pair of foot pedals mounted on the support mechanisms for back and forth movement along an arcuate pat... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8137243 | Dance exercise pole A dance exercise pole has a base, a lower cylindrical section journalled for rotation on the base about a substantially vertical axis, a connector extending upwardly from the upper end of the lower cylindrical section, and a lowermost pole section having an internal... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137245 | Non-electrical exercise apparatus A non-electric low impact exercise apparatus comprising a base, a first footpad having a first end and a second end and a second footpad having a first end and a second end, and at least one cross member pivotally attached to the base with the cross member swivelabl... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137244 | Cross over flywheel exercise device An exercise device for the crossover step, including an upper wheel supported, the upper wheel having a skating surface and being rotatable; a lower wheel joined to the upper wheel via a hub, the lower wheel having idler wheels supporting the upper wheel; upper legs... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8128535 | Exercise device for cross training An exercise device includes one or more foot supports movable along an arcuate path defined around a point of rotation. The arcuate path is divisible into machine defined user selectable arc segments and the movement of the foot support(s) is limited to the machine ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8109860 | Twisting and leaping exercise apparatus A twisting and leaping exercise apparatus includes a base, at least one fixed seat, one or more sets of upper and lower swinging arms, a pedal set, a connecting plate and an elastic module. If an exerciser applies a force onto the pedal set, the pedal set will press... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8092347 | Device for training and/or analyzing a user's musculoskeletal system A device for training and/or analyzing a user's musculoskeletal system includes a stepping plate mounted on a base plate and periodically or aperiodically moveble by a driving mechanism encompassing a drive shaft on which a cam is disposed. On the bottom side of the... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8083650 | Exercise assisting device An exercise assisting device comprises foot supports having foot support surfaces respectively, a seat, a seat height adjusting unit, and a seat driving unit. The foot support is provided for bearing foot of a user. The seat is shaped to have a contact surface for s... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8075453 | Total body exercise machine An exercise apparatus comprising a lower body exercise machine, at least one upper body exercise module positioned for engagement by a user of the machine, each module adapted to provide resistance to the user's full natural arm swing. Each module comprises an elong... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8070656 | Collapsible athletic training ladder A collapsible ladder for use primarily for athletic training and the like has a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially rigid rungs secured with collapsible connectors to a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially rigid spacers extending therebetween. In one disclo... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8062185 | Exercise device for cross training An exercise device includes one or more foot supports movable along an arcuate path defined around a point of rotation. The arcuate path is divisible into machine defined user selectable arc segments and the movement of the foot support(s) is limited to the machine ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057362 | Exercise device and method of using same An exercise device provides a revolving range of motion around an axis designed to provide an exercise of the whole torso muscles in one block. Multiple embodiments include a base frame, an arm portion connected to and extending from the base frame and a rotatable p... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8047968 | Simulated climbing and full body exercise and method An apparatus and method permitting a user to perform a simulated climbing and full body exercise is provided. The design includes a frame and a pair of lever arms and a pair of foot platforms and a torso support. The frame is configured to place the operator's cente... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8043195 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a support frame upon which is mounted a curvilinear track, the curvilinear track substantially conforming to a runner's footpath while striding. A first foot engaging support is secured to the curvilinear track for movement thereabout ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8025609 | Cross trainer exercise apparatus Apparatus and method for simulating a back and forth leg or foot movement, the apparatus comprising: a pair of pivotable support mechanisms supported on a frame, a pair of foot pedals mounted on the support mechanisms for back and forth movement along an arcuate pat... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7998030 | Speed and resistance apparatus A rolling resistance producing apparatus is tethered to trail behind a person includes a longitudinally aligned fabric panel stretched on a frame which also engages the rear end of an elastomeric band that is stretched through a sheath formed in the panel to engage ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7981005 | Leg exerciser with opposite wheeled swivel foot plates on folding swivel rails An exerciser includes a base comprising a rotatable central seat and a fixed support upwardly extending out of the seat; first and second carriage assemblies each comprising two opposite rails each having one end formed as a joint pivotably secured to either side of... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7967733 | Exercise device An exercise device is provided, having a frame, an arm link pivotally coupled to the frame, a leg link pivotally coupled to the frame and a countermovement mechanism coupling the arm link and the leg link to enable substantially opposite direction of movement of the... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7963888 | Sports device Sports equipment or a sports device is described. It has an elongated body equipped with two handles, which are configured to accommodate hands and/or feet. The elongated body can be elastically flexed in a longitudinal direction. In a preferred embodiment of the sp... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7955225 | Automatically variable stride walk-run-stepper pedal exerciser This pedal exerciser allows normal walking and running in place on pedals (16, 17) reciprocal back and forth by returning the pedal from varying strides to a forward step-down position in response to user's end of stride action of stepping down on the forward... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7942786 | Training device for targeted training A training device to target train a body of a person includes a support, a device foot part having action elements for legs of the person, a device arm part having action elements for arms of the training person, and a connecting joint, mounted on the support, to co... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7935027 | Spontaneous symmetrical weight shifting trainer device A method of improving mobility skills of a user on a stationary elliptical exercise device comprising two footpads, each footpad associated with a stationary exercise device, comprising a frame member having a transverse pivot axis. A first and a second foot tread m... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7931566 | Exercise apparatus brake Exercise apparatus, which may be an elliptical cross trainer, has a rotating inertial flywheel driven by user-engaged linkage exercising a user. A user-actuated brake engages and stops rotation of the flywheel upon actuation by the user. ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7931565 | Swing exercise machine In a swing exercise machine having a seat, a seat driving apparatus that moves the seat along a locus formed by a combination of a periodic swing motion around an anteroposterior swing shaft and a periodic swing motion around a transverse swing shaft, and a control ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7901329 | Swinging gymnastic machine A swinging gymnastic machine includes a front swinging assembly, a rear swinging assembly, a handle assembly pivotally secured to the front swinging assembly, and a pedal assembly pivotally secured to the rear swinging assembly. Each of the front and rear swinging a... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7896779 | Sliding exercise apparatus and recreational device A sliding exercise apparatus and recreational device which can be employed both wet and dry. A user can traverse the device which includes a surface which can be inclined as a durable low friction sheeting material. The user can be supported by a wide variety of veh... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7896778 | Sliding exercise apparatus and recreational device A sliding exercise apparatus and recreational device which can be employed both wet and dry. A user can traverse the device which includes a surface which can be inclined as a durable low friction sheeting material. The user can be supported by a wide variety of veh... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7887464 | Device for mechanically assisting human walking motion for rehabilitation purposes A motorized rehabilitative device for simulating and inducing normal walking motion for individuals needing physical rehabilitation includes a base, a pair of side supporting members, and adjustable u-shaped handle bars mounted to the side supporting members. Each s... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7887463 | Apparatus for multiaxial independent leg exercise against separately and conveniently adjustable resistances An exercise apparatus including a frame having a front portion and side portions, independently movable foot platforms connected to the frame, the foot platforms being movable in at least fore-aft and lateral directions, each of the foot platforms comprising a carri... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7874959 | Collapsible athletic training ladder A collapsible ladder for use primarily for athletic training and the like has a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially rigid rungs secured with collapsible connectors to a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially rigid spacers extending therebetween. In one disclo... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7867146 | Horse-riding simulating physical fitness device A horse-riding simulating physical fitness device includes a bottom rack and a movable frame. The bottom rack includes a base positionable on ground and forms a front support that is rotatably coupled to a movable frame with a connection link and a rear support that... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7854689 | Ice skating training device An ice skating training device including an arcuate conveyor belt, the belt having a skateable surface; and a plurality of conical rollers supporting said arcuate conveyor belt, at least one of said frusticonical rollers being driven by a motor, ends of said rollers... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7850576 | Portable assembly for sports skill development or recreation and methods related thereto A portable support or goal assembly includes, among other things, a top frame portion, a base frame portion, two or more post frame members, and a plurality of releasably lockable hinge connectors. The portable support assembly provides support for a user and includ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7846070 | Treadmill control system A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7811205 | Spontaneous symmetrical weight shifting trainer device A method of improving mobility skills of a user on a stationary elliptical exercise device comprising two footpads, each footpad associated with a stationary exercise device, comprising a frame member having a transverse pivot axis. A first and a second foot tread m... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7806807 | Exercise device for improving balance An exercise device for improving balance, comprising a platform; a balancing element mounted to the platform so as to permit angular displacement of the balancing element relative to the platform; an adjustable angular displacement limiter for determining a limit of... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7803089 | Flexible pedal Described is an exercise apparatus that includes reciprocating foot pedal structures where the pedal structures include various mechanisms for absorbing foot impact or forces on the foot. The pedal structures can also include a mechanism for generating a biasing for... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7794361 | Swing handle arrangement for an exercise equipment A swing handle arrangement for an exercise equipment having a pair of drive rods driven by the pedal rods such that longitudinal drive gears fixed at the drive rods are cooperated with swing handles having the lateral drive gears for conducting a swing action. In th... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7789806 | Scissors-like exercising apparatus A scissors-like exercising apparatus includes two bodies intersecting with each other, a pivoting unit located between the two bodies, and two sliding units coupled to lower ends of the two bodies. To operate the present invention, the user grasps the tops of the tw... | 09/07/2010 |
