A63B22/203

System and Method of Using Two Exercise Machines

A system and method of using two exercise machines for performing a wide range of exercise movements that utilize both of the exercise machines in concert. The system and method of using two exercise machines generally includes first exercise machine and a second exercise machine which are used in concert to perform a wide range of exercise movements. The first exercise machine may include a track, a carriage movably connected to the track, and an end platform. The second exercise machine may include its own separate track, a carriage movably connected to the track, and an end platform. The exercise machines may be positioned side-to-side in parallel orientation such that an exerciser may perform various exercise moves by positioning different limbs on the respective carriages, end platforms, and/or tracks of the exercise machines, in addition to the surface underlying the exercise machines.

Low friction rehabilitation board with an integral band retaining feature and methods of rehabilitation

A low friction rehabilitation board having an integral band retaining feature is described. The rehabilitation board may have a coefficient of static friction of no more than about 0.5 and in some embodiments no more than about 0.06. The rehabilitation board has a plurality of band retaining feature configured along one or both ends and may be an integral band retaining features being formed in the board. Additionally, the rehabilitation may include one or more band retaining features on one or both sides of the board. The unique configuration of the band retaining features enables rehabilitation method heretofore not possible with a single board. Resistance bands may be retained in the band retaining features and coupled to a user's limb, such as a foot or ankle, to resist motion, such as sliding or extending the foot along the low friction surface of the rehabilitation board.

EXERCISE DEVICE
20210394012 · 2021-12-23 ·

Provided is an exercise device including a planar support surface and a rolling joint which is configured to enable a 360° range of motion for the exercise device. In this regard, the user may roll the exercise device along a planar surface in a forward-and-backward motion, a side-to-side motion, or in an arcuate or circular motion.

Reformer carriage drag adjustment apparatus
11198029 · 2021-12-14 · ·

A reformer includes a generally rectangular frame, a movable carriage mounted on the frame for movement between head end and foot end of the frame, and a plurality of springs biasing the carriage toward the foot end of the frame. The carriage has at least four roller wheels. A carriage drag adjustment device in accordance with the present disclosure generally includes a drag generator configured to apply an opposing force to at least one roller wheel of the wheeled reformer carriage, a mounting assembly fastening the drag generator to the wheeled reformer carriage, and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the drag generator to adjust the amount of drag applied to at least one roller wheel mounted to an underside of the reformer carriage, thereby opposing movement of the wheeled reformer carriage between the head and foot ends of the frame.

SIMULATED ROWING MACHINE
20220203159 · 2022-06-30 ·

The present disclosure relates to a simulated rowing machine, including a front moving assembly, a rear moving assembly, a track and a linkage; both the front and the rear moving assemblies are movably connected to the track; the linkage is a closed loop tensioned as two linear moving paths at both ends by a transmission wheel, the closed loop is substantially parallel to the track and includes a first and a second moving paths, respectively; the front and the rear moving assemblies are fixedly connected to the first and the second moving paths, respectively, and the front and the rear moving assemblies are driven in opposite directions when the linkage rotates periodically.

SLIDE STRUCTURE OF EXERCISE MACHINE
20220193486 · 2022-06-23 ·

A slide structure of an exercise machine comprises a slide seat, configured to be movable along an axial direction relative to a slide rail; a roller, rotatably coupled to the slide seat; a dry-running limit slider, having a bushing seat and a dry-running bushing, the dry-running bushing embracing the slide rail on a vertical plane perpendicular to the axial direction. The slide seat moves on the slide rail along the axial direction through the roller to roll along the axial direction, the dry-running limit slider to slide along the axial direction, and the dry-running limit slider to limit the displacement of the slide seat on the vertical plane.

EXERCISE ROLLERS
20220193488 · 2022-06-23 ·

Among others, the present invention provides exercise rollers each including two trays, each tray having an elongated track configured for receiving a roller element. Each roller element is movable along the corresponding track between its two ends, configured to enable a user to perform knee and leg exercise, and receive foot exercise, by moving the roller elements back and forth along the respective tracks.

FOOT-PEDALING EXERCISE APPARATUS
20220193485 · 2022-06-23 ·

An exercise apparatus includes a pedal main part on which a user U in a sitting posture places his/her foot, a pedal support part configured to support the pedal main part so that the pedal main part is movable within a predetermined range along a foot-length direction, and a guiding mechanism configured to guide the pedal support part so that the pedal support part moves along a predetermined rotational trajectory in a cyclic manner. According to the above-described configuration, it is possible to prevent each of joints such as a hip joint, a knee joint, and an ankle joint from moving outside the range of movement of the joint. The exercise apparatus may also include a rubber tube that resists the movement of the pedal main part relative to the pedal support part.

Adjustable reformer

An adjustable reformer for exercising is provided. The reformer includes a frame, a carriage slidably mounted to the horizontal frame, and at least one resistance element connected to the carriage. A cord connects the carriage to at least one lower guide and at least one upper guide. Pulling the cord causes movement of the carriage along the frame against resistance provided by the resistance element. The guides can be height adjustable. The reformer can include a cord retraction system. Related methods of exercise are also provided.

CORE EXERCISE DEVICE WITH GUIDE TRACK
20230271054 · 2023-08-31 ·

An exercise device including a body engagement portion that can support a user, and a guide track assembly that can rotationally house the body engagement portion. The body engagement portion includes a base surface and a rotation support assembly. The base surface may support the user in a standard plank position. The body engagement portion may allow a user to rotate between a first side plank position, the standard plank position, and a second side plank position relative to a support surface while the guide track assembly remain in contact with the support surface and the body engagement portion support upper body of the user. The body engagement portion may allow a user to statically hold a plank position or rotate between two plank positions at any angle equal to, or between, the first side plank position, the standard plank position, and the second side plank position.