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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187155 | Training machine A training machine is provided comprising a base (6) arranged for placement on the floor (4), a movable member (32) provided on the base (6) to be moved by the training action, and a load exerting means (8) for exerting a load to c... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8177692 | Pike pole exercise apparatus A pike pole exercise apparatus is provided for firemen to train and condition themselves for using a pike pole hook. A base has an elongated post attached thereto which extends generally vertically therefrom. An elongated hollow slide member is slidably mounted on t... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8100816 | Training device for an ambulatory user A training device for an ambulatory user is disclosed. The training device includes a harness to attach to the ambulatory user, a pair of wheels extending from opposite sides of a crossbar, and a weight holder connected between the crossbar and the harness. The weig... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8079940 | Offset weight bars An offset weight bar is provided which operates with the lifter's neuro-fascial connections to increase muscle activation and recruitment of muscle groups. The offset weight bar includes a grip portion that is shaped in accordance with the neuro-fascial connections ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8002678 | Weight selection methods and apparatus Exercise dumbbells are made with weights at opposite ends of a handle member. Exercise kettlebells are made with weights beneath a handle member. The weights may be selectively connected to the handle members using knobs and springs, for example, to alternatively ho... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7993250 | Exercise apparatus and method of use An exercise ball with handles facilitates an abdominal, chest and arm workout. The exercise ball is a pliable material inflated and having a pair of handles oppositely positioned on a support rod extending through the exercise ball. The exercise ball rotates relativ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7976439 | Exercise device enabling rotational movement An exercise device for simulation of the action familiar to “tire flipping” is provided, having a base frame with a rail, a carriage including a pair of supports and a guide arm coupled to the base frame and the carriage. The guide arm allows guided rotational d... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7972250 | Exercise training tool Embodiments of the invention are directed to a multi-purpose exercise training tool and methods of use thereof. In one embodiment, the multi-purpose exercise training tool includes a planar bottom face and a contoured top face and is approximately elliptical-shaped ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7946967 | Articulating exercise harness system An articulating exercise harness system includes a harness to secure a user's wrist and a handle that is selectively gripped by the user. A bracket is pivotally connected to the handle at a proximal end of the bracket. The harness is adjustably along the user's fore... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7942792 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a pair of end cap assemblies, a plurality of disk assemblies and a plurality of weight assemblies. The plurality of disk assemblies and the plurality of weight assemblies are preferably secured between the end cap assemblies, in an alt... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7927261 | Boxer-fly exercise apparatus A boxer-fly exercise apparatus, hereinafter Boxer-fly, is provided. The Boxer-fly provides an additional exercise for performing strength training of a user's pectoral muscles. Specifically, the Boxer-fly presents a novel angle for conditioning a user's pectoral mus... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7918769 | Plyometric training device and method A method and device for use in plyometric muscular training is provided. In a first version, a rigid frame is provided having a trainee's position, a pair of cables and a weighted bar. The cables are positioned between the trainee's position and the bar. Each cable ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7909741 | Devices, systems and methods for receiving, recording and displaying information relating to physical exercise Devices, systems and methods for receiving, recording, and/or displaying information related to physical exercise are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an instrumented weight pin for use with a stacked weight exercise machine includes a shaft portion extending ou... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7883452 | Kettlebell having pivotal handle A kettlebell includes a kettle member having a pivotal coupling member, and a handle having another pivotal coupling member pivotally engaged with the pivotal coupling member of the kettle member, and the kettle member and the handle include guide members engaged wi... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7878952 | Balanced circular free weights Architectural parameters are provided for the dimensions of sets of balanced circular free weights so that the weights may maintain a consistent style in appearance over a range of weights while retaining their functionality. ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7815553 | Health machine Provided is a multi-functional health machine which can improve a fixing power of a weight unit in the health machine which can temper various kinds of muscles such as muscles of the upper body and muscles of the waist and the legs, which prevents a connection porti... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7766800 | Exercise weight stack methods and apparatus Weights are arranged in a vertical stack and movably mounted on a frame. On some embodiments, variable length members are provided to exert upward force against a weight supporting member associated with the stack when the weight supporting member is proximate its r... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7758477 | Exercise device An exercise device includes an elongate body, at least one first handle attached to an outer side surface of the elongate body, and at least one second handle attached to an end of the elongate body. The at least one first handle is arranged such that when the elong... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7731640 | Adjustable kettlebell An adjustable kettlebell includes a threaded shaft having a narrowed neck segment formed on one end portion and having a base plate attached to the other end portion, two or more weight members each having a slot for receiving the narrowed neck segment of the shaft,... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7699759 | Aquatic resistance assembly An aquatic weight assembly includes a handle and at least one resistance panel assembly having at least one aquatic resistance panel carried by the handle. ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7654939 | Technique plate for a barbell A technique plate in accordance with the present invention has a dimension ring, two clamping disks and a sleeve. The dimension ring has an internal edge, two side surfaces and a clamping protrusion. The clamping protrusion is formed on and protrudes from the intern... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7628736 | Muscle exercise device A muscle exercise device comprising a hand grip, support means and resistance means, in which the hand grip has a longitudinal axis and is adapted to rotate on a rotation axis substantially half way along the longitudinal axis and normal to it, in which the support ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7588519 | Exercise weight system An exemplary incremental weight for an exercise system has a generally annular magnet encapsulated within a coating which cushions the magnet, protecting it both from becoming damaged, and from damaging an exercise apparatus, while promoting the adhesive properties ... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7563208 | Adjustable kettlebell An adjustable kettlebell includes a carrier having two or more compartments for selectively receiving weight members, a handle attached to the carrier for carrying the carrier, and a retaining device rotatably attached to the carrier for selectively opening the open... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7476183 | Weight lifting apparatus A weight lifting apparatus that varies the angle and resistance of weights applied to upper body exercises. The apparatus comprises a T-handle at an upper end with a junction block at the lower end. The junction block further comprises ears between which fit a swive... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7367927 | Methods and apparatus for supporting selectorized dumbbells Various exercise systems include first and second selectorized dumbbell assemblies; and a frame having first and second weight supports to support respective dumbbell assemblies. Generally speaking, the systems assume multiple configurations to facilitate both use a... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7353780 | Extensible animal leash with exponentially-increasing restraint and incremental weight therefor The extensible leash system comprises a rope and a leash extending from the rope. A weight system including an incremental weight device is suspended to the rope and has a first, second, third and fourth weights mounted therein. There is also provided a mechanism fo... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341545 | Torque releasing mechanism for fitness training equipment Steel cables on fitness equipment, through repeated use, will build up undesired torque, due to irregular and unpredictable turns and spins. Such accumulated and undesired torque has a tendency to cause the cable to derail from the grooves on the gears it is suppose... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7332889 | Battery charger A battery charger. The battery charger includes a housing having an outer surface, a battery being supportable on the outer surface, a charging circuit supported by the housing and electrically connectable to a power source and the battery, and a protective structur... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329212 | 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 long... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326122 | Golf swing training device A training device (10) for strengthening the swing muscle groups of a golfer while enhancing proper muscle memory wherein, the device (10) includes a hollow ball (21″) having a meridian line (22) that divides the ball (21) into t... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326154 | Exercise equipment pack An exercise equipment pack is adapted to assist a user in performing one or more exercises. The equipment pack includes a base frame. The base frame includes: a front substantially-cylindrical canister portion, formed integrally with the base frame and projecting th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326123 | Golf swing training device A training device for strengthening the swing muscle groups of a golfer while enhancing proper muscle memory, wherein the device includes a hollow ball having a meridian line that divides the ball into two visually distinct hemispheres, and further including a pair ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326158 | Ball exerciser A ball exerciser includes a deformable rolling body having an outer surrounding wall surface and at least one lateral mount wall, a rigid stationary coupling member secured to the lateral mount wall and having a stationary coupling end distal from the lateral mount ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322908 | Exercise device An exercise apparatus is provided, either in assembled or kit form, particularly for emulating and improving a golf swing. The apparatus includes an elongate bar having hand grips each disposed at opposite ends thereon, and a neck support disposed at a substantially... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316638 | Combination stack weight selector and add-on assembly A combination stack weight selector and add-on assembly for selecting the stack of weights to be lifted and also supporting any add-on weights for the user of a weight-lifting machine. The combination stack weight selector and add-on assembly includes a selector/sup... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316634 | Exercise arm apparatus with pivotal linkage system An exercise arm apparatus has a stationary frame member, a first pivoting arm pivoted to the frame member at a location intermediate its ends for rotation about a first pivot axis, a second pivoting arm pivotally connected to the frame member for rotation about a se... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314438 | Hand-operable exercise bar An exercise apparatus includes first and second handles that fit within a user's hands and are formed from non-porous and water impermeable material. Each handle has a medially disposed end provided with a disc-shaped region and a central cylindrical region. The cen... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311641 | Method and device for weightlifting and weight training An exercise device for weightlifting or weight training for use with resistance type weightlifting exercises. The device is a V-shaped, solid, weighted exercise bar with two wings and an apex. The wings contain handle grips and are capable of having weight plates, d... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311644 | Exercise ball mounted for rotation An exercise apparatus for developing strength and flexibility of the arms, legs, back and abdominals of the user. The exercise apparatus is an adaptation of the exercise ball or Swiss ball. The exercise apparatus includes a large, spherically-shaped, resilient ball,... | 12/25/2007 |
