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.

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.

An elongate elastic member for assisting an athletic motion and a lower-body garment incorporating the elongate elastic member are provided herein. The elongate elastic member may have various configurations that permit it to be attached to a foot or shoe of a wearer and a torso of the wearer. The structure and as-worn configuration of the elongate elastic member and associated lower-body garment augment or inhibit joint moments during an athletic motion, improving the actual or perceived amount of energy expended to complete the athletic motion.

A quick release mini band system for exercise. The system includes an elongated elastomeric band having a first end and a second end. A connector system includes a first connector structure attached to the first end of the band and a second connector structure connected to the second end of the band. The first and second connector structures are configured to releasably attach to each other in a closed state in which the band and connector system provide a closed mini band configuration having a circumferential dimension selected to encircle one or more body parts to provide a desired resistance level for resisting movement of the one or more body parts in an exercise application, and wherein the first and second connector structures are configured for detachment from one another to facilitate removal of the band from the one or more body parts. A method of use is disclosed.

A resistance band and bridle system are disclosed. The resistance band can include a barbell shaped band having a central body extending along a central length, the central body including at least one loop at an end of the barbell shaped band; and at least one bushing disposed within the at least one loop, the at least one bushing formed of a low friction material. The at least one loop can be configured to stretch and/or deform relative to the at least one bushing and the at least one loop configured to axially secure the at least one bushing within the at least one loop.

A lower body garment with an integrated resistance band is an apparatus that provides constant resistance for the lower body of a user throughout a workout. The apparatus includes a lower body garment and a resistance band. The lower body garment covers the lower body of the user and positions the resistance band around the thighs. The resistance band applies resistance throughout each movement and position of the legs. The lower body garment may extend to the ankles, the knees, or just above the knees. The apparatus further includes an inner left piece and an inner right piece to completely surround and enclose the legs while positioned within both the lower body garment and the resistance band. The apparatus may further include a skirt portion in order to appear as if a user is only wearing a skirt or to further accent the lower body garment.

An exercise apparatus for high intensity interval training, comprising a pair of elastomer tubing devices, each elastomer tubing device having a resting length, a resting inner diameter, a resting outer diameter, and a tube thickness. Each elastomer tubing device is stretchable beyond the resting length and further has a first end comprising a segment having a second outer diameter greater than said resting outer diameter for forming a hand grip for a user, and an opposing end including anchor portion to enable said opposing end to be releasably attached to a fixed mount. The elastomer tubing devices are independently affixable to one or more fixed mounts at a first distance between said opposing ends and a second distance above ground level to permit independent or tandem oscillation of the elastomer tubing devices by the user, said elastomer tubing devices being stretched a predetermined distance beyond the resting length and maintained at said predetermined distance during said oscillation. The mechanical impedance of the elastomer tubing devices being adjustable by the user working against inertia generated during said oscillation.

A vibration elastic rope assembly includes a vibrating unit having a cylindrical shell and a vibrator disposed in the cylindrical shell, and an elastic unit having a connecting member mounted on the cylindrical shell of the vibrating unit and an elastic rope connected to the connecting member and detachably connected to a user's body or an exercise equipment. Thus, the user can perform a stretching exercise by using the elastic unit and a vibration exercise by using the vibrating unit.

An exercise and flexibility assessing apparatus includes a handle having a flexible member opening and a latch opening formed therein. A shaft support is mounted in the handle. The shaft support has a first wall and a second wall, distal from the first wall. A spool is rotatably mounted between the first wall and the second wall. A flexible member with indicia for assessment has a first end fixedly connected to the spool and a second end extending outwardly from the handle through the flexible member opening. A latch mechanism has an activating portion that extends outwardly of the spool toward the latch opening and a latching portion pivotally engaging the first wall. The latching portion is movable between a first position wherein the spool is rotatable with respect to the handle and a second position wherein the spool is fixed with respect to the handle.

An exercise device includes an elastic cord disposed within a pair of separate pads. The first and second pads are each provided with a pad length that approximates a circumferential length of the cord. In various embodiments, a flexible sleeve is coaxially disposed around the circumferential length of the cord and within the lengths of the first and second pads.