257results about "Parallel bars" patented technology

A deck for a treadmill includes a continuous track, and a plurality of slats connected to the track. The track and the plurality of slats at least partly define an inner space of the deck, and are rotatable about the inner space. The deck also includes a first motor configured to modify a speed of rotation of the track, and a second motor configured to modify a position of the deck relative to a support surface on which the deck is supported. The first motor and the second motor are disposed within the inner space.

An exercising system has a frame defining a space in which a user is positioned for performing a large number of different exercises. Frame members have holes within which flexible bars are positioned, spanning across the machine, for low-impact exercising using the bars. In a preferred embodiment the bar-supporting frame members, or some of them, are adjustable in position so as to provide a nearly unlimited number of positions for different users and for different exercises. A few of the many exercises facilitated by the system are described.

A device and method is described that can easily provide removable exercise bars from the angled portions of a structure and provide a pair of approximately horizontal bars for exercising. The method includes placing an attachment device having a pair of brackets onto co-planar and non-parallel support members. The attachment device brackets include opening for placing, removing, and securing the attachment to the support members. The height of the bars is provided according to the spacing the brackets and the support members.

A system and methods for facilitating exercise. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a system, certain embodiments of which include easy to transport and to assemble components and, when assembled, provide a portable apparatus on which a human can engage in a wide variety of exercises. The system includes an apparatus which, in one embodiment, includes support elements joinable by a stabilizer and supported on bases that form a system base.

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 forearm relative to the position of bracket. A weight engagement member is rotatably connected to the bracket. The bracket is rotatable relative to the handle and the weight engagement member is rotatable relative to the bracket. Because the weight engagement member can rotate forward and backward on the bracket, relative to the handle, the invention can be used to both push and pull exercise weights or other loads.

The invention relates to a device for the reeducation of motory deficiencies, comprising means for reeducation, characterized in that said device also comprises: means for maintaining the user; means for lightening the body weight of the user (27, 27′), exerting vertical traction, wherein the suspension point of said lightening means on the means for maintaining the user are located at the level of the center of gravity of the user, i.e. therebelow; and means for preventing the user from falling (21, 21′). The invention can be used to rededucate people how to walk.

An exercise device comprising an elongate, substantially upright and substantially rigid weight-bearing portion which includes a gripping portion extending across the top of the device, the weight bearing portion having an open bottom and generally lying in a first plane; a pair of feet, one at either end of the weight-bearing portion, extending outwardly to stabilize the upright weight-bearing portion without interfering with the open bottom, the feet being spaced apart to permit the positioning of a user between the feet and be clear of interference from the feet. The feet and weight-bearing portion are configured so that the mass of the device is generally balanced about said first plan.

Apparatus for exercising muscles of the chest and back comprises a frame (10), parallel bars (21) and overhead bars (30) attached to the frame (10). A seat (11) supports a user during exercise and a resistance means in the form of a weight stack (52) can be adjusted to suit the user. The seat (11) is vertically movable relative to the frame (10) as exercises are being performed by the user.

A universal fitness apparatus for force resistance, postural, and balance exercises. A flange assembly is coupled to a longitudinal shaft. The flange assembly can comprise receptacles for receiving handles or it can itself comprise handles. A user can support herself with the handles while performing a variety of exercises that target multiple muscle groups. The height of the handles can be adjusted by sliding the flange assembly along the shaft. Alternatively, the flange assembly and shaft can be mounted to a height adjustable runner coupled to a longitudinal track. A pin and/or lock to hold the flange assembly and/or runner at a particular height can be provided. The flange assembly can be rotationally coupled to the shaft so that the user can move the handles while performing oblique muscle movements. The receptacles and/or the handles can be pivotally movable such that the handles can be stored in an upright position.

An exercise apparatus including two parallel, longitudinally extending hand rails, a longitudinally extending base unit, legs that connect the hand rails to the base unit, the base unit including a rail assembly and a rail support frame, and four roller pads mounted on the rail assembly so as to be individually movable along the rails.

A freestanding exercise device for a person is disclosed. A stand adjustably supports a generally U-shaped support frame that includes a back rest and a pair of support arms that each terminate in an adjustable hand grip member from which a plurality of ring assemblies are suspended. A pair of footrests are adjustably fixed to base. A high-station assembly includes a high station support member fixed to the stand. A lateral support and a traction bar support arm are fixed to the high station support member, and a traction bar is fixed to the traction bar support arm. The lateral support is fixed at either end thereof to a ring support arm from each of which one ring assembly is suspended. In use, the person may adjust the height of the support frame and the back rest support, and then position himself within the exercise device by resting his back against the back rest, resting his arms on the support arms, gripping the hand grip members, and then performing leg lift exercises. Each support arm is preferably adjustably fixed with a support arm adjustment means, such that the person may additionally adjust the distance between the support arms. The person may use the lower suspended ring assemblies to perform push-up type exercises, or, alternately, he may grasp each ring of the high-station assembly to perform pull-up and related exercises. The person may grasp the traction bar and hang therefrom to create traction forces within the person's back.

A balance training apparatus for supporting an individual with a limited liability to maintain his or her on balance has a pair of vertical support rods connected to a base by joints which include lower elastic parts tending to bias the user into an upright position. The two support rods are connected by a brace for supporting the pelvis of the user and knee supports are provided between the two support rods for yieldably pressing the knees of the user.

An isometric exercise apparatus adaptable to an existing treadmill or similarly shaped platform provides a height-adjustable bar assembly and rigid supporting pole portions. The horizontal bar is vertically adjustable by selectively unclamping and sliding the bar along the vertical bars. The apparatus may be adjusted and secured in various positions for singular or combined use with the treadmill. The mounting means of the apparatus to frame portions of the treadmill allows for easy disassembly and storage of the apparatus in a closet or under a bed.

A portable exercise apparatus is provided. The portable exercise apparatus may include a base frame adapted to telescopically receive an extension frame. The extension frame may include four vertical extensions pivotably connected to four extension bars so as to form a generally simple cubic lattice shape. The four vertical extensions may include a plurality of spaced apart pin openings. The base frame may include four tubular vertical members. Each vertical member may include an upper end defining a opening for telescopically receiving the vertical extension. Near the upper end on each vertical member may include a locator pin sized for connecting with the pin openings. A user may telescopically mount the vertical extensions into the upper ends of the base frame by connecting four locator pins in predetermined pin openings along the length of the vertical extensions. The user may then perform body-weight exercises on at least one extensions bar at a predetermined height.

The invention discloses novel horizontal bars for medical rehabilitation and with a protection effect. The novel horizontal bars comprise a horizontal bar body and a second supporting rod, wherein a first clamping sleeve sleeves the outer part of a second training horizontal bar; a limiting buffering device is fixedly mounted on an inner side wall of the first clamping sleeve; the inner part of athird supporting rod is in sliding connection with a third retractable rod; a first training horizontal bar is fixedly mounted at the top end of the third retractable rod; a second protection plate isfixedly mounted at one end of a second retractable rod. According to the novel horizontal bars disclosed by the invention, the limiting buffering device is combined with the first clamping sleeve touse, so that on one hand, a belly of a patient can be protected and the danger that the patient bends forward is prevented; on the other hand, the patient with relatively weak arm power can conveniently do sliding training, so that the training strength of the patient is reduced to a certain extent; a retractable device is arranged so that the height of the second training horizontal bar can be conveniently adjusted by medical personnel according to actual requirements of the patient and the training effect of the patient is improved.