In an example, a bed exercise system includes a foot pad and first and second elastic connectors. The foot pad includes a rigid support member. The first elastic connector has a first end coupled to a first lateral side of the foot pad and a second end for coupling to a support structure. The second elastic connector has a first end coupled to a second lateral side of the foot pad and a second end coupling to the support structure. When the second ends of the first and second elastic connectors are coupled to the support structure: (i) the foot pad is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the support structure, and (ii) a tension on the first elastic connector and a tension on the second elastic connector increases as the foot pad moves from the first position to the second position.

The present invention comprises a novel system for positioning and anchoring exercise bands or exercise cables. It will generally include one or more movable anchoring points. The anchoring points are easily adjusted through a quick release/quick clamping design. The exercise bands or exercise cables attach to the anchoring points easily, quickly and securely. The pole that the anchoring points are secured to will be tension mounted, and generally not require any screwing or bolt to a structure. For slanted ceilings, a mounting point will need to be fixed using screws or bolts, and then the tension mounted pole can be installed.

Devices and methods are disclosed for remote clinical monitoring performance of exercises using a smart resistance exercise device including a resistance band, a first handle connected to a first end of the resistance band and a second handle connected to a second end of the resistance band, a force sensing assembly operably coupled to the resistance band, and a local receiving device communicatively coupled to the force sensing assembly. The force sensing assembly of the device includes a housing, and a force sensor disposed in the housing and operatively connected to the resistance band to measure a force exerted on the resistance band. The force sensing assembly also includes a processing and communication module communicatively coupled to the force sensor to receive measurements of the force sensor and communicatively coupled to the local receiving device to transmit the measurements to the local receiving device.

A resistive training device to be worn by a user can include a first and second skate device configured to be worn on the user's feet. The first and second skate device can include a first plurality of attachment mechanisms. The first plurality of attachment mechanisms can include an interior attachment mechanism; an exterior attachment mechanism; and a rear attachment mechanism. The resistive training device can also include a belt configured to be worn around the user's waist. The belt can include comprising a second plurality of attachment mechanisms which can include a left hip attachment mechanism; a right hip attachment mechanism; and a tailbone attachment mechanism. The resistive training device can also include a plurality of resistive elements. Each resistive element can be removably connected to one of the first plurality of attachment mechanisms and one of the second plurality of attachment mechanisms.

A portable exercise resistance device that can be mounted to stabilized objects to maximize use in various locations is disclosed.

A weight lifting support shirt is used to assist a lifter to perform workouts and includes a chest support portion, a shoulder support portion, an abdominal support portion, and a first and second arm support portions each including a sleeve portion. The chest support portion is configured to extend across a chest portion of the lifter from a first end to a second end. The first and second arm support portions extend from the first and second ends of the chest support portion, respectively. The shoulder support portion abuts and extends across boundaries of the first and second arm support portions, and the chest support portion. The first and second arm support portions are configured to conform around a first and a second arm of the lifter. The abdominal support portion extends below from the chest support portion and is configured to conform and fasten around the lifer's abdomen.

A walking assistance device includes: a belt-shaped lumbar region fixture wound around a lumbar region; a first elastic string-like member an upper part of which is fixed to the lumbar region fixture at a position of an anterior superior iliac spine and a lower part of which extends in an instep direction of a leg and is hooked to a toe region of a sole; and a second elastic string-like member an upper part of which is fixed to the lumbar region fixture above a position of an ischial tuberosity and a lower part of which extends in an ankle direction and is hooked to a heel region of the sole, wherein each of the first elastic string-like member and the second elastic string-like member is bifurcated near a knee of a leg, and the bifurcated parts of the first elastic string-like member and the second elastic string-like member are bound to each other at positions of an outer knee joint fissure gap and an inner knee joint fissure gap.

A portable door mounted exercise apparatus includes a removable strap mount assembly for attachment to a door, and a cable/pulley assembly that includes handles for pulling the cable to stretch a resistance band that is affixed to the strap mount assembly. The lower portion of the resistance band is secured to the bottom of the strap at an anchor point via a carabiner or clip, so that when a user pulls on the handles, either downwardly or outwardly, for instance, the resistance band is stretched, thereby providing resistance for purposes of exercise. When not in use, the portable door mounted exercise apparatus may be removed from the door, disassembled, and the straps can be folded or rolled up for purposes of storage and/or transport.

An exercise device includes a footwear part, a brace part and at least one resistance band. The footwear part has a foot receiving portion configured to receive a front portion of a user's foot. The brace part is configured to be releasably attached to a knee area of the user. The at least one resistance band is configured to be releasably secured at opposite ends thereof to the footwear part and brace part, respectively. The exercise device can be used, among other things, for conditioning and strengthening, for aerobic exercises, and to help individuals maintain proper foot placement throughout an entire exercise and improve their form by helping them stay on their forefoot when performing an exercise dealing with brisk walking or running.

A fitness device contains a strap, a handle, and a plate. The strap is substantially inelastic and flexible. The plate is substantially rigid. The handle at least partially envelopes the strap. A method of exercising with such a fitness device is also described herein. Other fitness devices and other methods of use are also described herein.