Balance training systems and methods are disclosed. A balance training system is disclosed, comprising: a lower member having a ground contacting surface and an upward facing surface; an upper member having a foot receiving surface and a downward facing surface; the upward facing surface and the downward facing surface being shaped for contact with each other; and the upper member having a balance position when a balance point on the upper member is in contact with the lower member. A balance training system is also disclosed comprising a first platform having a top surface (ground plane) which supports the user's weight, a support having flexible and/or compressible upward facing surface in contact with a downward facing surface of the first platform, the ground plane being within 0.5″ of the top surface of the flexible and/or compressible upward facing surface to reduce or prevent horizontal movement of the ground plane when the first platform changes angle. A balance training system is further disclosed, comprising a first platform having a top surface (ground plane) that supports the user's weight, a curved downward facing convex surface of the first platform, the top surface being aligned within ½″ of the downward facing curved surface.

A training guidance instrument 200 includes a pressor part 2091, a heel placing part 2092A, and a control unit including rotary members 210 and 214, support members 211 and 215, rotary parts 202A and 202B, support members 212 and 216, and telescopic members 219 and 220. The control unit is configured to move the heel placing part 2092A toward the ground in response to application of a force Pw2 toward the ground which is stronger than upward force applied on the heel placing part 2092A when the heel placing part 2092A is positioned above and away from the ground and move the heel placing part 2092A upward in response to application of weaker force toward the ground than the force Pw2 on the heel placing part 2092A, while the second joint and third joints of the toes of the trainee are pressed by the pressor part 2091 and the heel is placed on the heel placing part 2092A.

The present invention relates to a multi-functional exercise apparatus, and particularly to a multi-functional exercise apparatus which is safe and allows various exercises with different setups to be performed by means of a single apparatus. The present invention, relating to a multi-functional exercise apparatus provided so as to impart a sense of stability to a user when exercising while at the same time allowing various exercises with different setups to be performed by means of a single apparatus, comprises: a plate-shaped body (A) forming the floor surface and having a space in the interior thereof; fixed frames (100) fixedly disposed upwardly on both sides of the body (A); rotatable frames disposed upwardly on both sides of the body (A); handle parts (200) connected on one side of the rotatable frames and provided so as to be movable forwards and backwards; and a foot plate part rotatably provided on upper surface of the body (A) and connected to the other side of the rotatable frames. The multi-functional exercise apparatus according to the present invention imparts a sense of stability to a user as the rotatable frame comprises a plurality of linked sections and connects the handle parts and foot plate part, allowing the user to exercise by rotating not the entire rotatable frames but only the handle parts which are comparatively short compared to the rotatable frames. Furthermore, each linked section of the rotatable frames is rotatably attached to the handle part or to the side of the fixed frame, allowing the rotatable frames to stably transmit driving power from the handle parts (200) to the foot plate part and to be changed so as to allow various exercises with different setups to be performed.

Apparatus (60) for supporting a subject (2) in an inverted state comprises a ground engaging plinth (8) and a support platform (12) pivotally coupled to the plinth (8) about a first pivot axis (15) so that the support platform (12) is pivotal between a first state with a subject (2) in a supine state on the support platform (12) and a second state with the subject (2) inverted on the support platform (12). The subject is supported in the inverted state on the support platform (12) by shoulder engaging elements (24), and is secured to the support platform (12) by a torso strap (35). A foot engageable element (77) connected to a weight carrying bar (84) through connecting members (79,82) extending through an elongated slot (80) in the support platform (12) allows leg and abdominal muscles to be exercised by urging the foot engageable element (77) in the direction of the arrow A against weights (85) carried on the weight carrying bar (84). A carrier element (81) slideable on a guide bar (83) guides the foot engageable element (77). Handgrips (86) are connected by steel cables (87) around pulleys (88,89,90,91) to the weight carrying bar (84) for facilitating exercising of arm, shoulder, chest and back muscles.

A training apparatus includes a display that displays a video image including an image of a moving object, a rotation speed acquirer that acquires a rotation speed of a pedal driven by a user, and a control circuit that changes a moving speed of the object in the video image. The control circuit controls the moving speed as follows. The moving speed of the object in the video image is increased at an acceleration α1 (>0). If an increase in the pedal rotation speed occurs after the moving speed of the object is increased, the moving speed of the object is increased at an acceleration α2 (<α1). In a case where an increase in the rotation speed of the pedal occurs after the moving speed of the object is increased at the acceleration α2, the moving speed of the object is further continuously increased at the acceleration α2.

A fitness apparatus for enabling numerous different fitness routines on a single piece of apparatus and having two side assemblies each having upright metal bars of hollow tubular construction each having fastening holes along its length, generally L-shaped junction portions of said upright bars of similar hollow tubular material and having fastening holes therealong, cross members extending between the two side assemblies holding them in spaced apart locations, floor rests on both side assemblies, a first fitness exercise attachment secured to one of the side assemblies, and, a second fitness exercise attachment, different from the first fitness exercise attachment, secured to the other side assemblies.

A modular fitness device includes a fitness equipment and a receiving box. The fitness equipment has a power demand side. The receiving box is disposed at one side of the fitness equipment. A counterweight is disposed in the receiving box. The counterweight is connected to the power demand side via at least one follower. At least one connecting member is disposed between the fitness equipment and the receiving box. The receiving box is formed as a module disposed at one side of the fitness equipment. The production and assembly convenience of the modular fitness device is improved.

There is accordingly provided a flexible sheet assembly for stretching exercises. The assembly has a longitudinal axis. The assembly includes an elongate flexible sheet having a pair of spaced-apart longitudinally extending sides. The sheet has a pair of spaced-apart ends that extend between the sides. The sheet has a first longitudinal portion extending from a first one of the ends towards a second one of the ends. The sheet has a second longitudinal portion extending from the second one of the ends towards the first one of the ends. At least a first one of the longitudinal portions of the sheet has an aperture extending therethrough. Portions of the first one of the longitudinal portions of the sheet adjacent to the aperture are curved.

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. A non-slip material may be attached to the bottom surface of the rehabilitation board. A band retaining feature is described as being integral to the rehabilitation board such that it is attached to the board, or may be fastened to the board. Additionally, in some embodiments, the board comprises range markings for the determination of the degree or amount of exertion or extension. Furthermore, the range markings may be calibrated to specific resistance band types. In other embodiments, the rehabilitation board may be configured with interlocking features to provide a modular option for combining boards when more extension is required.

An exercise machine which allows for a wide range of exercises while maintaining improved balance and control for the exerciser. The exercise machine generally includes a frame having a first track, a carriage movably connected to the first track, a first platform and a second platform connected to the frame, a first stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the first platform, and a second stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the first platform.