Apparatus (2) for exercising a person's legs (6), which apparatus (2) comprises: (i) a platform (8) on which the person (4); (ii) a bar (10) for extending across the person's upper body (12); (iii) at least one length of stretchable material (14) which in use extends upwardly from the platform (8); (iv) first and second lengths of non-stretchable material (16) which in use extend downwardly from the bar (10); (v) first connecting means (18) for connecting the length of stretchable material (14) to the first and second lengths of non-stretchable material (16); and (vi) first and second length-adjusting means (20) for respectively adjusting the first and second lengths of non-stretchable material (16), and wherein there are first and second roller formations (44) on an underside of the platform (8) and adjacent the first and second apertures (34).

A chair exercise device is an apparatus used enabling a user to perform resistance exercises using a chair, especially an office chair. The apparatus is also configured to collapse easily to facilitate transportation. The apparatus includes an anchoring strap, at least one securing strap, and at least one resistance band. The anchoring strap relates to a flexible connector which enables the user to join the apparatus to a leg or support of a chair. The chosen chair leg becomes the primary support against which the user pulls during exercise. The at least one securing strap is a unit utilized to connect the apparatus to the user's leg, wrist, hand, or other area before exercise. The at least one resistance band relates to a flexible elastic band, tube, or otherwise shaped mechanism capable of holding and transmitting cyclical tensile spring forces from the chosen chair leg to the user during exercise.

An exercise and training device comprising a sleeved chest harness to which stretchable straps with handles are attached.

Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a multi-functional exercise device for improving flexibility, range of motion and muscle strength of the user's hands. The exercise device comprising a first band unit comprising a plurality of first spokes, plurality of first spokes connected diametrically opposite to second band unit comprising plurality of second spokes via a central hub, each first spoke provides a means for connecting a first band to central hub and each second spoke provides a means for connecting a second band to the central hub, and a wrist band comprising elongated bands secured to central hub, wrist band comprising an opening configured to wrap around wrist for improved stability and additional base support when both palms are stretched, the central hub comprising a miniature digital counter and a miniature stretch sensor, the miniature stretch sensor electrically coupled to the miniature digital counter.

Exercise equipment for at least pulling and pushing exercises comprises an elastic tubular band covered by a flexible material covering, for example, of nylon which is threaded through an O-ring grommet and holes in first and second straps threaded through first and second handles proximate to one another when gripped by a user. The exercise equipment may be used with a safety door attachment that comprises a safety loop for looping around a door handle or knob. The safety loop is stitched to a loop threaded through a plastic spindle of a foam door stop used on one side of a closed door. A further loop extends from the plastic spindle to the other closed side of the door and is adapted to receive the exercise equipment through the further loop. A series of isometric pulling and pushing exercises, trunk rotation among other exercises are disclosed and various accessories which may be used for warm up, relieving pain and for exercise including a D-ring embodiment for use with known exercise equipment.

A method of varying a resistive force applied by exercise equipment including providing a resistance band assembly for providing resistive force during the performance of an exercise. The resistance band assembly includes a housing having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. A bore is defined in the housing and a connector is provided in the bore. The connector includes first and second surfaces and a hole is defined in the connector and extends between the surfaces. A disc is also provided in the bore and also has a first and second surface. An aperture is defined in the disc and extends between the first and second surfaces thereof. A first and second resilient member is provided and these resilient members are selectively engageable with the resistance band assembly to provide a first resistive force during the performance of an exercise.

An apparatus for improving technical ability related to the use of a musical instrument, in particular for finger exercise, comprising a bearing structure that can be mated to the back of the hand of a user by removable fastening means; the apparatus further comprises a movable component, constituted by one or more rings, each of which is designed to be associated with a phalanx of a finger of the hand, each ring being connected to the bearing structure by elastic means; the apparatus finds application both in the development of technical ability related to the use of any musical instrument, with particular effectiveness on stringed instruments, and in the medical field in rehabilitation therapy for use of the hand.

A lightweight and portable fitness apparatus comprises a pair of wheel assemblies connected by a connecting bar. The apparatus may be used to perform Pilates-style exercises by a variety of activities such as lifting or rolling the apparatus. The connection bar of the apparatus is offset from a center of each wheel assembly and rotatable from an outer portion of each wheel assembly. The offset position allows the connection bar and wheel assemblies to act as a stable rolling platform, similar to a platform of a Pilates reformer, but as the lightweight and portable apparatus.

An exercise device includes a resilient compression member configured to resist a compressive force from a user, and a resilient tension member configured to couple to opposing sides of the compression member. The resilient tension member is also configured to form a first portion of a loop around the compression member and the user, and resist a tensile force from the user. The exercise device also includes an extension member configured to connect with opposing ends of the tension member to form a second portion of the loop around the compression member and the user.

A portable resistance training belt to perform a resistance exercises, the belt adapted to extend between limbs to perform a variety of resistance exercises. The resistance training belt may be used for isomeric training in some embodiments. In other embodiments, the belt is adapted to stretch at a predetermined tensile force rating. The belt may alternatively comprise segments having printed, relief, or recessed indicia.