An exercise machine may include a frame, a resistance mechanism supported by the frame, first and second pull cables supported by the frame and linked to the resistance mechanism, a power rack attached to the frame, first and second handles selectively attachable to the first and second pull cable, and first and second pulleys. The power rack includes upright posts configured to have barbell holders adjustably attached thereto such that the barbell holders are configured to be adjusted in various positions between highest positions and lowest positions on the upright posts. The pulleys are configured to selectively receive the pull cables to enable the pull cables to be selectively attached to a barbell to assist or hinder a user in lifting the barbell in a combined cable and free weight workout, the pull cables decoupled from the pulleys for cable workouts.

An apparatus is provided for use in resistance training. The apparatus may include a bar with pulley hubs on its ends. The apparatus may further include two slings, each including connectors and a rigid, straight or arc-shaped bar. The slings may be suspended from the pulley hubs and support an elastic band, which may provide resistance during exercise. A footplate may also be provided to hold part of the band to the floor during use.

An exercise device includes a housing and an internal frame disposed within the housing. The exercise device includes a dampening system that includes a dampening block coupled to a web of the internal frame disposed within the housing. The exercise device includes a motor having a motor casing and a shaft with the shaft supported and rotationally fixed by the dampening block. The exercise device may include a cable pulley coupled to the motor casing such that, when the motor is actuated, each of the motor casing and the cable pulley rotate to extend the cable from or retract the cable into the housing. Among other things, the dampening block attenuates vibrations produced by the motor during actuation, improving performance of the exercise device and enhancing user experience.

Aspects involve an exercise system in which various methods may be practiced. The exercise system facilitates a method of controlling an exercise on a motorized exercise device where the method involves, at a remote computing device, accessing an exercise template including fields associated with an exercise, obtaining a first exercise definition from matching the first exercise template with a first of a plurality of predefined exercises, and providing an exercise definition to a local device for controlling a motorized exercise device, the exercise definition based on matching the exercise template with a first of a plurality of predefined exercises, the exercise definition including a parameter associated with a resistance force that will be used to control a motor of the motorized exercise device when the first exercise is performed at the exercise device.

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 strength training machine includes a first bracket, a second bracket and a first connection assembly, in which a cavity of a first end of the first bracket and a cavity of a first end of the second bracket are provided with a counterweight mechanism, a bottom of the first end of the first bracket and a bottom of the first end of the second bracket are provided with a first sliding pad or wheels, and at least two foot pads, a side wall of the first end of the first bracket and a side wall of the first end of the second bracket are provided with a second sliding pad or wheels; the first connection assembly includes a connection handle, a second end of the first bracket and a second end of the second bracket are connected through the connection handle.

A method for monitoring the motion of a sport ball that has been impacted by an individual during the course of an athletic activity includes the steps of a portable electronic device wirelessly receiving motion data from the sport ball, and the portable electronic device determining a point of impact based on the motion data, wherein the point of impact includes a location on a surface of the sport ball where the impact occurred.

An exercise machine monitoring and instruction system for the movement of an element of an exercise machine by an exerciser and providing automated feedback to the exerciser to help improve the exercise in real-time. The exercise machine monitoring and instruction system generally includes an exercise machine having a movable element that moves between a first position and a second position in a reciprocating manner, a sensor that detects a real-time position of the movable element, a processor in communication with the sensor to receive the real-time position data from the sensor related to a position of the movable element and a feedback device in communication with the processor that provides real-time instructions to the exerciser on how to adjust their workout to achieve a desired result.

A training system having a support structure, where the support structure includes two or more supports forming a tunnel shape, resulting in two or more openings in the structure. The supports of the support structure also having one or more adjustment mechanisms and skin pieces. The supports, the ground, and a boundary wall defining an inner training area. The inner training area being adjustable in volume.

A fitness and rehabilitation aid is provided, using mostly centrifugal forces that are taking the body centre of mass from its natural position where the mutual configuration of the individual components, that create the aid, optimally stimulate the desired muscle parts. The aid consists of a loading head for achieving the desired centrifugal force and a handle for grasping by the user. The loading head and handle are interconnected by a flexible connecting component. A length of the flexible connecting component from the point where the flexible connecting component leaves the handle to the point where the connection of flexible connecting component and loading head occurs, i.e. the hole for entering of the connecting component to the loading head, equals at least 600 mm.