A resistance training system includes a tackle providing mechanical advantage, and a user performs strength training exercises by pulling or pushing on the running block while resisting motion of the running block by pulling or pushing on the free end of the runner. The running block, fixed block and free end of the system may be secured at various locations of the body.

A muscle strengthening system is provided having a functional core endurance training device and a pair of rolling blocks for supporting the functional core endurance training device. Each rolling block in the pair of rolling blocks includes an elongated opening for receiving a wheel of the functional core endurance training device. Additionally, each rolling block in the pair of rolling blocks includes a pair of rollers, a stabilizer and a bumper guard for grounding the surface of the wheels of the functional core endurance training device allowing the wheels to spin with increased intensity. Optionally, an individual may utilize a stationary foot pedestal or a wheeled foot pedestal that provides for both the strengthening of the muscles of the individual while simultaneously stimulating an endurance building effect on the muscular and fascial systems of the body, all of which is achieved with minimal to no impact/pounding on the joints.

Exemplary embodiments of an exercise apparatus are provided, both as a stationary and a portable unit, the exercise apparatus including a base frame, a base plate provided on the base frame, the base plate including a plurality of holes on a top surface of the base plate and configured to rotate with respect to the base frame, a foot plate provided on the base plate, the foot plate including a tapered pin on a bottom surface of the foot plate that can engage with one of the plurality of holes of the base plate, wherein when the tapered pin is engaged to one of the plurality of holes of the base plate, the foot plate and base plate are configured to rotate with respect to the base frame.

A body exercise apparatus comprising: a torso band; at least one first protuberance member disposed on the torso band; an appendage band; at least one second protuberance member disposed on the appendage band; at least one first sensor associated with the torso band; at least one second sensor associated with the appendage band; at least one resistance cable having one end removably attached between the at least one first protuberance member and the at least one second protuberance member.

An exercise machine. The machine includes a frame with front and rear upper support beams. Guide rails span between the two support beams and are connected thereto. Right and left handles are configured to slide back and forth along the length of the guide rails between the front and rear support beams. During operation of the machine, a user grabs the handles and moves them back and forth in a swinging motion that mimics traversing a set of monkey bars. The guide rails may be arranged in a non-parallel configuration to provide a more natural path for the user's hands during operation and to reduce unwanted stress on the user's shoulders by limiting handle movement along the path to accommodate a more comfortable range of motion.

A multi-functional sliding grip exercise device, specifically but not limited to: sliding grip medial pull-ups, sliding grip lateral pull-ups, lower back extension/sit-up assistance exercise. Exercise device will have rotatable rubber pegs attached to horizontal bars to aid in utility. Horizontal bars supporting hand grips will have apertures on its frame; apertures will take on the form of a “T” with arms going vertically down to engage device locking system. Horizontal bar with apertures will have tracks on top surface and bottom surface to support guidance of Hand grips. Horizontal bar with apertures will have a resistance element housed within, preferably but not limited to springs; also housed within bar will be spring caps with an protuberance attached that will make contact with Handgrips appendage to engage springs. Handgrips may have indentations to support lower back bar for lower back extension/sit-up assistance exercise. Device may have adjustable resistance.

An exercise device characterized by a wide hand surface (1) positioned at a downward angle with a design that allows the user to grip the underside (3) for greater stability and to position the hands in any direction necessary to perform exercises with reduced strain on the wrists and palms. The large surface area of the hand surface comfortably fits an adult palm to eliminate painful pressure points in the palm. The downward angle of the hand surface decreases the angle between the back of the hand and the forearm found in a traditional push-up position to eliminate strain associated with exercises like push-ups, planks, mountain climbers and even chest dips. The ability to grip the underside of the hand surface provides additional stability during exercise.

A portable rowing frame that mounts a portable resistance device is presented. The rowing frame contains a front rowing beam, a rear rowing beam, a mounting beam, a rowing seat, at least one leg, and a pedal assembly. The front rowing beam and the rear rowing beam each contains a slider rail and a mounting channel. The front rowing beam contains a first mounting element. The slider rail and the mounting channel traverses from the front rowing beam to the rear rowing beam. The rear rowing beam is attached to the front rowing beam through a connection element. The first mounting element is positioned to the front rowing beam. The mounting beam is attached to the first mounting element. The rowing seat is attached to the slider rail. The legs are distributed about the mounting channel. The pedal assembly is connected to the front rowing beam.

An exercise machine for a near-elliptical arm movement, comprising at least one manual arm-moving structure system enabling an elliptical movement pivotably connected to a cycling pivot shaft structure at one position thereof, and performs a circular movement, elliptical movement, near-elliptical movement, or unidirectional full-cycle movement; and pivotably connected to a reciprocating pivot shaft structure at another position thereof, or performs a linear or curved bidirectional reciprocating movements under restriction and control of a related guide wheel structure system or guide rail structure system. Other portions of the manual arm-moving structure enabling the elliptical movement perform a near-elliptical movement under the collective action of systems related to the full-cycle movement or the bidirectional reciprocating movement. An arm of a user is also moved in a near-elliptical trajectory by means of a corresponding handle structure directly or indirectly provided on the manual arm-moving structure enabling the elliptical movement.

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an exercise device. In one embodiment, an exercise device includes a first arm and a second arm opposing the first arm. The first arm includes a first arc portion, a second arc portion, and a third arc portion, wherein the first arc portion is disposed between and coupled to the second arc portion and the third arc portion, and the second arc portion and the third arc portion are equal in size and a duplicate image of each other with respect to an axis passing through a center point of the first arc portion. The second arm is coupled to the first arm via a pair of parallel bars. The first arm and the second arm are a duplicate image of each other, and the first arm, the second arm, and the pair of parallel bars form a quadrilateral frame.