A device for physical therapy includes a base on which a sliding platform is mounted. One or more of a plurality of springs may be selected to act between the base and the platform to tailor the resistance of platform motion to a specific therapy or patient. The platform has a removable cushion with a friction inducing surface which a patient may use in conjunction with a friction inducing headband to perform various neck therapies and exercises.

An exercise machine including a motor assembly that provides both motor driven resistance forces and motor driven rotation forces. A frame of the machine assists a user in the performance of an exercise, and separates a treadmill portion of the machine from a weightlifting portion of the machine. The treadmill portion is driven by the motor driven rotation forces, and the weightlifting portion is driven by the motor driven resistance forces, thereby providing a universal machine that provides for performance of a plurality of exercises.

A digitally enhanced exercise system includes a proximal section comprising a first structural member and a platform; a distal section comprising a second structural member and an interface, wherein the interface is attached to the second structural member by a mount; a spine that is spans between the first structural member and the second structural member; a carriage configured to move in a single axis along the spine; a tension system, wherein the tension system is capable of resisting the carriage from moving; a sensor array arranged so as to detect changes in weight on the carriage; and a processor. Other aspects are also described and claimed.

An exercise machine which includes a centralized spring box and multiple gripping surfaces with which an exerciser may perform a wide range of exercise moves. The exercise machine includes a movable carriage and platform on a track. Bias members may be connected between the carriage and various structural elements of the exercise machine so as to impart a resistance force against movement of the carriage. An outer handle may be positioned around a carriage platform so as to surround the carriage platform. Inner handles may be positioned between the carriage platform and the outer handle, with the inner handle(s) being connected not to the outer handle or the carriage platform, but to an underlying support assembly. A pair of end handles may extend outwardly from the ends of the exercise machine. A bias member retainer such as a spring box may be centrally-located along the length of the exercise machine.

A fast-switching comprehensive training device includes a main frame having two side frame portions; two cable and pulley assemblies symmetrically disposed on the side frame portions and each including an adjustment tube and a first sliding seat slidably sleeved on the adjustment tube; a barbell unit including two sliding guide rods respectively disposed on the side frame portions, two second sliding seats sleeved slidably and respectively on the sliding guide rods, and an exercise bar fixedly connected between the second sliding seats; two counterweight units disposed movably and respectively on the side frame portions; and two tension rope units each disposed between one of the side frame portions and a respective counterweight unit.

A machine for exercising arms and shoulders and reducing abdominal fat. The machine includes a frame of curve shape. Straps extend from the ends of the frame for tightening the machine over the abdomen. The frame includes an upper rail, a middle rail, and a lower rail, the upper rail and middle rail form an upper track and the middle rail and lower rail form a lower track. An upper set of rollers are mounted in the upper track and an upper handle is coupled to the upper set of rollers. A lower set of rollers are mounted to the lower track and a lower handle is coupled to the lower set of rollers. The upper handle and the lower handle are grasped to pull and push the upper set of rollers and the lower set of rollers to roll back-and-forth in the upper track and the lower track respectively.

An exercise machine for reducing abdominal fat as well as exercising the arms and shoulders. The exercise machine includes a frame that can be of a curved shape to conform to the curves of the abdomen. Straps extend from the ends of the frame for tightening the exercise machine over the abdomen. The frame includes an upper rail, a middle rail, and a lower rail, wherein the three rails run horizontally and parallel to each other along the length of the frame. The upper rail and the middle rail form an upper track and the middle rail and the lower rail forms a lower track. An upper set of rollers are mounted in the upper track and an upper handle is coupled to the upper set of rollers. Similarly, a lower set of rollers can be mounted to the lower track and a lower handle is coupled to the lower set of rollers. The upper handle and the lower handle can be grasped to pull and push the upper set of rollers and the lower set of rollers to roll back-and-forth in the upper track and the lower track respectively.

A fast-switching comprehensive training device includes a main frame having two side frame portions; two cable and pulley assemblies symmetrically disposed on the side frame portions and each including an adjustment tube and a first sliding seat slidably sleeved on the adjustment tube; a barbell unit including two sliding guide rods respectively disposed on the side frame portions, two second sliding seats sleeved slidably and respectively on the sliding guide rods, and an exercise bar fixedly connected between the second sliding seats; two counterweight units disposed movably and respectively on the side frame portions; and two tension rope units each disposed between one of the side frame portions and a respective counterweight unit.

The invention concerns exercise apparatus having a weight source (18) operably connected to a plurality of manual actuators (28, 32) by a cable and pulley system. The cable and pulley system (12) has a plurality of pulley wheels (16), a supporting frame (10) for the weight source (18) and pulley wheels (16), and a cable (22) defining a force path from the weight source (18) over the pulley wheels (16). The pulley wheels (16) and frame (10) are provided in a common plane with the weight source (18) at least when the exercise apparatus is not in use. The manual actuators (28, 32) are provided at spaced locations along the path defined by the cable (22) and are actuatable in a direction away from the common plane when in use. The frame (10) may supported in an upright orientation for use by a support structure, e.g. a wall, and may occupy a minimal space/depth.

A digitally enhanced exercise system includes a proximal section comprising a first structural member and a platform; a distal section comprising a second structural member and an interface, wherein the interface is attached to the second structural member by a mount; a spine that is spans between the first structural member and the second structural member; a carriage configured to move in a single axis along the spine; a tension system, wherein the tension system is capable of resisting the carriage from moving; a sensor array arranged so as to detect changes in weight on the carriage; and a processor. Other aspects are also described and claimed.