A weightlifting machine that includes a pulley system and a cable system that attaches to a weight rack frame to allow a user to perform a weightlifting exercise. The pulley system may include a first pulley and a second pulley where the cable system engages each pulley. The cable system may have a first end connected to a grip attachment and a second end attached to a resistance element. The resistance element may include a resistance band, a weight support that holds a weight plate, a set of weight plates, or other type of resistance element. The cable system may extend from the pulley through an opening located one of the frame members that form the frame.

A reduced friction massage and exercise device, which includes a base frame and at least one anchoring arrangement for anchoring a first body part of a user. A reduced friction surface is mounted onto the base frame, and includes a plurality of ball transfer units arranged such that adjacent ball transfer units engage one another. The device further includes at least one cable column including a weight stack. Each of the motion transfer balls is adapted for omnidirectional rotation relative to a corresponding housing element and independently of other the motion transfer balls. The reduced friction surface is adapted to have a second body part of the user placed thereon during performing of a physical activity applying force to the second body part, while reducing friction between the second body part and the surface.

A weight resistance exercise machine having cable and pulley linkage assemblies attached to a single weight stack. Each cable and pulley linkage assembly, which is independent of the other(s), can be used by one arm or leg during bilateral exercise training (that is, training in which both limbs of a pair are used to simultaneously to lift a weight). A tilt platform and biofeedback assembly display and measure in real-time how much each limb of a pair is contributing to such lifting effort.

A mobile physical therapy apparatus to be transported by a mobile physical therapy vehicle. The mobile physical therapy apparatus includes a housing detachably connected to an interior of the mobile physical therapy vehicle; a treadmill positioned within and detachably connected to the housing of the mobile physical therapy vehicle; a recumbent bicycle positioned within and detachably connected to the housing of the mobile physical therapy vehicle; a pulley tower weight training system positioned within and detachably connected to the housing of the mobile physical therapy vehicle; an electrical stimulation and ultrasound apparatus positioned within and detachably connected to the housing of the mobile physical therapy vehicle; and a movable patient support table positioned within and detachably connected to the housing of the mobile physical therapy vehicle.

A mobile physical therapy apparatus to be transported by a mobile physical therapy vehicle. The mobile physical therapy apparatus includes a housing detachably connected to an interior of the mobile physical therapy vehicle; a treadmill positioned within and detachably connected to the housing of the mobile physical therapy vehicle; a recumbent bicycle positioned within and detachably connected to the housing of the mobile physical therapy vehicle; a pulley tower weight training system positioned within and detachably connected to the housing of the mobile physical therapy vehicle; an electrical stimulation and ultrasound apparatus positioned within and detachably connected to the housing of the mobile physical therapy vehicle; and a movable patient support table positioned within and detachably connected to the housing of the mobile physical therapy vehicle.

A weight system having at least one weight stack moveable in a vertical direction on a lift rod, and a bearing block for housing a linear bearing. The invention further includes a method and apparatus for aligning the linear bearing.

A weight system having at least one weight stack moveable in a vertical direction on a lift rod, and a bearing block for housing a linear bearing. The invention further includes a method and apparatus for aligning the linear bearing.

A weight rack assembly may include a plurality of vertical frame members and a plurality of lateral frame members extending between the plurality of vertical frame members. The weight rack assembly may also include a first lateral frame member that includes a gusseted end bracket at one end, where the gusseted end bracket includes a base plate, a lateral extension, a vertical extension, and a top gusset that extends along a side of the first lateral frame member and where the top gusset extends from an upper edge of the lateral extension. The weight rack assembly may further include a second lateral frame member that includes a bottom end plate at one end, where the bottom end plate includes a tab that extends from a lower surface of the bottom end plate and is received in a slot on a foot plate.

A weight rack assembly may include a plurality of vertical frame members and a plurality of lateral frame members extending between the plurality of vertical frame members. The weight rack assembly may also include a first lateral frame member that includes a gusseted end bracket at one end, where the gusseted end bracket includes a base plate, a lateral extension, a vertical extension, and a top gusset that extends along a side of the first lateral frame member and where the top gusset extends from an upper edge of the lateral extension. The weight rack assembly may further include a second lateral frame member that includes a bottom end plate at one end, where the bottom end plate includes a tab that extends from a lower surface of the bottom end plate and is received in a slot on a foot plate.

A training device (1) for training abdominal muscles comprising an arm (3) and a handle (2) for holding with two hands, the handle (2) being attached to or forming an integral part of the arm (3). There are disclosed different embodiments allowing a user to hold the handle (2) and to make arch-like training movements in order to train control of abdominal muscle activity.