A planking exercise belt assists the user in performing a planking exercise regimen by alerting the user when a proper plank position is not maintained during performance of the regimen. The planking exercise belt includes a belt that is adjustably secured about the user's lower torso and waist. An adjustable strap interconnects the belt and a weight. A connector is provided on the belt to removably attach the strap to the belt. When a user droops or does not engage their core muscle groups, a tension in the strap is relieved to alert the user to the poor form in performing the exercise. When the user elevates their buttocks, the weight elevates from the ground to alert the user of this improper form.

The present invention relates to the field of fitness training devices and exercise machines. More specifically, a substantially horizontal exercise machine comprising an exercise platform slidable along one or more rails aligned with the longitudinal axis of the machine structure, the slidable platform spring-biased towards one end of the machine, is tiltable to allow for one end of the machine to be raised or lowered relative to the opposed end of the machine.

Presented is a strap system for use with a barbell. The strap system includes a flat elongated flexible body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first loop, and a second loop. Further, the strap system also includes a third loop configured parallel to the first and second loops in a midway along the length of the flat elongated flexible body. The strap system further includes a first and second connecting assemblies that connect the first loop to one end of the barbell, and the second loop to another end of the barbell, wherein upon connecting the first loop and second loop of the strap system to respective ends of the barbell, a user can lift the barbell using the strap system either on the user's back or shoulders, or on the user's waist region using a dipping belt to perform one or more exercises.

An improved resistance-based fitness apparatus is described. This improved resistance-based fitness apparatus may be transformed in multiple temporary yet stable shapes by the user, such that the all or some apparatus subsections may move freely be immobilized in a fixed position or manipulated by the user into various shapes. An improved joint-based connector apparatus is further described herein which may enable the improved resistance-based fitness apparatus described herein to be transformed into multiple temporary yet stable shapes with subsections that are either freely moving, immobilized in a fixed position, or a combination thereof. This improved joint may connect one or more objects while also providing for three-dimensional non-coplanar movement that may be selectively locked or unlocked at a variety of angles by a single activating action (e.g., pressing a button). The improved joint may also be fashioned into useful devices in various other arts beyond the fitness arts.

The present invention relates to the field of fitness training devices and exercise machines. More specifically, a substantially horizontal exercise machine comprising an exercise platform slidable along one or more rails aligned with the longitudinal axis of the machine structure, the slidable platform spring-biased towards one end of the machine, is tiltable to allow for one end of the machine to be raised or lowered relative to the opposed end of the machine.

In some embodiments, a battle rope strength trainer device is provided. The battle rope strength trainer device provides a multifunction exercise device that combines strength building properties of body weight strength exercises with the cardiovascular training of battle rope oscillation exercises in one product. In one embodiment, the battle rope strength trainer device includes an anchor, a rope and a mounting device. The rope includes a first end coupled to the anchor and two free ends. The first end is attachable to a structure via the anchor and the two free ends are positioned opposite to the first end. The mounting device is coupled to the structure above the anchor. In that regard, the mounting device is adapted to receive a portion of the rope associated with each of the two free ends to enable movement of the rope for a plurality of exercises.

A neck hanging weight system for strengthening and emphasizing posture of a user comprising a length of weighted material; a coupling mechanism; and a belt; wherein said length of weighted material loops around a neck of a user and hangs down a front of said user, and wherein said coupling mechanism removably attaches said length of material to said belt. A tubular pad encapsulates various portions of the length of weighted material for padded protection.

A bag includes an outer shell formed of one or more flexible panels connected together to define an inner cavity configured to contain a particulate material, with the outer shell having a first or top end, a second or bottom end opposite the first end, and an opening providing access to the inner cavity. A tube structure extends through the outer shell from the first end to the second end of the outer shell. The tube structure includes a first opening in the first end of the outer shell, a second opening in the second end of the outer shell, and a tube extending through the inner cavity of the outer shell, from the first opening to the second opening. The tube is configured to receive an implement, such as a rope or a handle assembly, therethrough to connect the bag to the implement.

A fitness bar system for use with exercise equipment, such as standard weights, Olympic weights, flat resistance bands, chains, tubular resistance bands, or the like, includes at least one elongated fitness bar having two opposing ends, each end being open and having an internal thread. At least one elongated cylindrical connector has two opposing ends, a threaded outside surface, and a plurality of threaded diametrical through holes each having threads. At least one adapter is fixable with the ends of each elongated fitness bar or with the ends of each of the elongated cylindrical connectors. The at least one adaptor is configured for connecting the fitness bar system with the exercise equipment. Multiple of the elongated fitness bars may be mutually connected with the elongated cylindrical connectors to form a fitness bar of several desired length.

The present invention involves a connecting device of elastic exercise cord with straps, which comprises a hollow body (12) provided by a through-made channel (13) with an upper opening (14) and a lower opening (15), wherein into the upper opening (14) arms (7,8) of a strap (3) are introduced first by its upper section (9), these arms (7,8) are passed through the channel (13) and bended over the edge of the lower opening (15) about 180 and the arms (7,8) are arranged along outer surface of the hollow body (12) up to the outer edge of the upper opening (14), wherein above the upper opening (14) the lower sections (10) of the arms (7,8) of the strap (3) are joined with upper section (9) to one joint, wherein the hollow body (12) with above mentioned arrangement of arms (7,8) is arranged in the cavity (16) of the tubing core (2) and this joint of the lower sections (10) of arms (7,8) of the strap (3) with upper sections (9) is together with the tubing core (2) provided by a collet (17) and the outer surface of the hollow body (12) together with portion of the strap (3) is wrapped.