The present invention relates to a transmission structure for changing sliding direction of a climber apparatus, which enables an operator to operate the apparatus in an upright position. The transmission structure includes: a base, a support, a first slide rail, a second slide rail, a first transmission unit, a second transmission unit, a first handle slider, a first footplate slider, a second handle slider, and a second footplate slider. During manufacture and assembly, the first handle slider, the first footplate slider, the second handle slider, and the second footplate slider are able to be respectively connected to a first drive member or a second drive member at different selected positions. Under the prerequisite that the left foot and right foot of the operator carry out alternate reverse treading throughout the exercise routine, different training modes can be selected.

A device and method may be provided including at least one handle and at least one anchor point. The device may be operable to provide a resistance to a user of the device who fixes the device using the anchor point and pulls on the handle. The device may include a casing; a center rod rotatable mounted in the casing; a cable wound around the center rod and coupled to the handle; and a mechanism mounted on the central rod. The mechanism may be responsive with a centrifugal force to movement of the cable to rotate the central rod. The mechanism may include an anchor coupled to the central rod, and at least one weight connected by a wire to a ring that is movable along the central rod against the resistance of a spring.

An exercise device includes a base member configured for engaging a surface of a mounting structure, a coupling system for coupling the base member to the structure, and at least one resistance member coupled to the base member. Each of the at least one resistance members includes a control member configured to be manipulated by a portion of a user. The mounting structure includes a first surface and an oppositely arranged second surface with the first surface facing towards the user and the second surface configured to engage the base member. The configuration of the base member relative to the mounting structure allows for at least a portion of a force applied to one of the resistance members to be transferred to the mounting structure.

A climbing exercise apparatus having homolateral and contralateral modes of operation may include a frame supporting generally vertically oriented movable slide members in spaced apart relationship to one another. The slide members may include foot supports secured at lower distal ends thereof and handlebars in adjustable telescopic relationship with the slide members. Handgrips may be rotatably mounted proximate to upper distal ends of the handlebars. The handgrips may be rotatably about a canted axis which is canted relative to a longitudinal axis of the handlebars and selectively locked for the homolateral and contralateral modes operation of the climbing exercise apparatus.

Provided are apparatuses for augmenting human speed, human-driven compliant mechanisms, artificial limbs to augment human movement, and the like. The apparatuses can include variable stiffness mechanisms including springs that can be configured to selectively store and subsequently release energy generated by human movement. The apparatuses can selectively release the captured energy supplied by the human to provide force and power output beyond the physical capability of the human.

The present invention refers to a rock climbing machine provided with elastic cords, comprising a bracket, a left grab rail, and a right grab rail, wherein the bracket comprises a front bracket, a rear bracket, and a guide bracket; the guide bracket is connected to an upper end of the front bracket. The rear bracket is connected to the guide bracket or the front bracket; which is provided by two parallel rails; one left and one right. The equipment also includes a left sliding member connected to the left guide rail, and to a left pedal; a traction rope is connected across the front pulley; one end of the traction rope is connected to the left sliding member, and the other end of the traction rope is connected to the right sliding member; a left elastic cord, that pass between, two left first guide wheels; one end of the left elastic cord is connected to the left grab rail, and the other end of the left elastic drag is connected to the bracket and; the right elastic cord passes through between the two right first guide wheels; and one end of the right elastic cord is connected to the right grab rail, and the other end of the right elastic cord is connected to the bracket. The equipment of the present invention can vary the magnitude of the force to be applied to the pedal, by changing the amount of stretch of the elastic cord, in order to adjust the intensity of the exercise.

A locking device for an exercise system may include a locking member having a contact portion and configured to move between a first position and a second position. When in the first position, the contact portion of the locking member is not in mechanical communication with the resistance mechanism of the exercise system, thereby allowing movement of the at least one moveable assembly. When in the second position, the contact portion of the locking member is in mechanical communication with the resistance mechanism of the exercise system, thereby preventing movement of the at least one moveable assembly.

The function of this invention is to provide exercisers with a safe and easy way to convert a legs-only exercising device, such as a stationary trainer or bicycle, with the capacity to exercise their upper and lower body muscle groups simultaneously or separately. This invention is portable and can be moved easily from one legs-only exercising device to another. Once they are mounted onto the handlebar or attachment bar of the legs-only device, it is now a full-body trainer. Exercisers mount the trainer, place their feet on the cycling pedals, place their elbows onto the elbow holders, grasp the hand grips, and now start their full body exercising activity. The degree of difficulty of their exercise trek is easily accommodated by allowing the rider to adjust the resistance for moving the forearm bars up and down for an upright bike, or back and forth for a recumbent trainer.

An exercise device includes a base member configured for engaging a surface of a mounting structure, a coupling system for coupling the base member to the structure, and at least one resistance member coupled to the base member. Each of the at least one resistance members includes a control member configured to be manipulated by a portion of a user. The mounting structure includes a first surface and an oppositely arranged second surface with the first surface facing towards the user and the second surface configured to engage the base member. The configuration of the base member relative to the mounting structure allows for at least a portion of a force applied to one of the resistance members to be transferred to the mounting structure.

Provided are apparatuses for augmenting human speed, human-driven compliant mechanisms, artificial limbs to augment human movement, and the like. The apparatuses can include variable stiffness mechanisms including springs that can be configured to selectively store and subsequently release energy generated by human movement. The apparatuses can selectively release the captured energy supplied by the human to provide force and power output beyond the physical capability of the human.