An apparatus for exercising against a resistance comprises a frame comprising a plurality of vertical members mutually supporting a plurality of horizontal members, wherein the frame has at least a front face joining a side face at a corner; one or more doors comprising one or more door vertical members mutually supporting one or more door horizontal members, the door being pivotally and optionally slidably mounted to the frame in at least one point; wherein the frame and optionally the door provide at least one exercise attachment point. A hinge, useful for example in such an apparatus, comprises a frame brace rotatably joined to a door brace by a hinge axle, wherein the frame brace is adapted to slidably engage a track affixed to the frame of the apparatus.

The Power Arc Exercise Device is a portable, lightweight exercise device that strengthens the muscles used in sports requiring strong rotation of the body. Examples of sports that require strong rotation of the trunk and hips include baseball batting, golf and tennis. The Power Arc Exercise Device uniquely exercises the exact muscles used to produce rotation. The Power Arc Exercise Device also provides resistance to the muscles of rotation in an optimum direction. The optimum direction of resistance for any exercise device is a ninety degree angle to the direction of the body's movement. Exercise bands provide linear resistance only to movement that is in a rotary direction and as such do not provide effective resistive exercise. The Power Arc Exercise device enables athletes to maximally strengthen muscles used to develop power and control in their individual sport In addition to strengthening the core muscles of the trunk and hip, the Power Arc Exercise Device also provides strengthening for the arm and hand muscles.

A lightweight portable device allows a user to accomplish both the exercises of a functional cable machine and a bodyweight suspension trainer. The device can include at least one non-elastic cord or strap, each retractably attached to a reel. The reel has a locking mechanism and a variable resistance mechanism. When the locking mechanism is engaged, it keeps the strap or cord in a fixed location. This allows the user to perform bodyweight suspension training exercises. The variable resistance mechanism of the reel can increase or decrease the amount of force that is needed to be applied to move the reel, thus giving the user the ability to perform the variable resistance exercises of a functional cable machine. The resistance mechanism can be designed as compact and lightweight, thus making the device able to be portable and compact in size.

A fitness apparatus is described which can be configured to operate both as a bag for carrying and storing exercise equipment and as a fixed anchor to which the exercise equipment can be connected. When operated as a bag, the apparatus can be filled with accessories and attachments that are utilized while performing exercises. These accessories can include, for example, Yoga Ropes, Pilates Springs, or Pulley Ropes. The fitness apparatus is converted to a fixed anchor by unzipping a zipper and turning the bag inside out, thereby exposing straps which are sewn onto the inside of the bag, and wrapping the straps around a door to provide fixed anchor points to which the accessories can be affixed. The straps which are wrapped around the door can be connected to one another on the opposite side of the door from the bag, thereby securing the apparatus to the door.

A multi-purpose fitness bar capable of being asymmetrically weighted. The fitness bar has a frame consisting of three arms, multiple handholds and elevated risers. The handholds are in a multitude of positions and angles to provide variability in training. Each arm is capable of being independently loaded with one or more removable weights to produce a symmetric or asymmetric weight load to provide increased torque with movement of the device as well as driving the body in movement patterns consistent with function. The elevated risers provide a space between the body of the device and floor to provide push-up function of the device by protecting the users hands from contact with the ground. The arms of the device may also provide attachments for resistance band use to provide another loading mechanism for strength development.

An exercise device for exercising at least one of a human hand, wrist, and forearm, may include a pair of handles that rotatably mounted within sockets by exerting a force that can be adjusted. Further, levers may be pivotably mounted relative to handles to facilitate developing grip strength. Further, a vibrational force may be delivered to at least one of the handles to promote bone and muscle generation and inhibit their loss.

A stretch-assisting device, adapted for mounting in a vertical orientation on a door, wall or analogous vertical substrate, features an upper framework portion and a lower framework portion, coupled together. Each framework portion consists essentially of hollow rigid tubing arranged in a loop shape, with attached metal rings which project horizontally. Through each plurality of metal rings, an elastic cord is threaded, and joined to form a loop. Once the device is mounted on the substrate, a person can rest a body portion, such as a heel or elbow, on a selected segment of the elastic cord, and begin to stretch a muscle or tendon associated with the body portion. Since the cord is somewhat yielding, triggering of the myotatic reflex is avoided, or at least delayed, thereby facilitating completion of a stretch. A user can also secure an audiovisual playback device adjacent the device, in order to inform the user during stretching.

A mounting system for a physical therapy device that allows the physical therapy device to be anchored at a desired height. The mounting system includes a top bracket and a bottom bracket that each can be received over an edge of a door. A slide rail extends between the top bracket and the bottom bracket. At least one attachment block is received on the slide rail. The attachment block can be moved along the length of the slide rail and includes an attachment ring, or similar device that allows a physical therapy device to be attached to a stationary point. The mounting system can include a second attachment block for providing additional points of attachment for the physical therapy device.

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a portable muscle therapy device that can be used for physical therapy, fitness and exercise by creating compression to a joint/muscle while performing movement exercise (flossing) to restore mobility and pain relief. The muscle therapy device may include an elongated shaft comprised of a plurality of detachable segments that allow a user to change a length of the elongated shaft and convert the elongated shaft into separate bars. For example two bars may be formed, one for each hand of the user, and a resistance band may be attached to each bar. Additionally, the muscle therapy device of the present disclosure provides for an ability to attach a handle on one end of the elongated shaft to mimic a canoeing and stand up paddle for back, core and shoulder exercise.

An isometric-exercise towel for use in performing isometric exercises, including a layer of moisture-absorbent material having four corners, and a thick pile having moisture-wicking characteristics, a hand/foot-insertable aperture formed in each of the four corners of the isometric-exercise towel. The perimeter of each hand/foot-insertable aperture is reinforced with double stitching, and a reinforced stitching pattern is formed between pairs of hand/foot-insertable apertures formed on opposing ends of the isometric-exercise towel. The hand and/or foot of a person using the isometric-exercise towel, or both hands and/or feet of the person, can be inserted within any one or more of the hand/foot-insertable apertures formed in the isometric-exercise towel so as to perform one or more isometric exercises by the person using his or her hands and/or feet to exert forces against the side inner perimeter surfaces of the hand/foot-insertable apertures of the isometric-exercise towel in an outwardly and isometric manner.