An athletic training belt including: a first part comprising a radially internal and radially constrictable waist belt; a second part connected to the first part, the second part being a radially external and circumferentially rigid annular frame, wherein the annular frame includes an annular track, a mechanical connector that slidably moves about the track, and an aperture for connecting with athletic training equipment; wherein the annular frame comprises frame portions that move relative to each other, wherein the training belt is reversibly closable to form an annular loop; and a third part fixedly connected to a radially internal surface of the annular frame, wherein the third part flexibly connects the waist belt to the annular frame.

A multi-purpose balance exercise device designed to be used in multiple positions and for diverse exercises. For example, various embodiments allow for the device to be used as an aerobic step device as well as the ability to easily adjust the device to various heights to easily decrease the level of difficulty of the device for use during various exercises. The balance exercise device can provide a plurality of handles and grab points both horizontally and vertically, which allow for an enhanced number of exercises or movements using either the top and/or bottom of the device. The exercise device includes a flexible bladder filled with air, other gases, or gels attached to a substantially rigid base. The base can include an interior within which features such as handles are disposed to provide a gripping or lifting exercise for which the balance exercise device can be used.

An exercise apparatus and method for applying one or more lateral resistive loads to drive, swing and other phases to participants while performing complex motions at low or high speeds to condition one's body to better and more quickly perform physical movements at high speeds. Elastic members may be used to generate resistance emanating from a ground-based or vertically-positioned apparatus. The elastic members may connect to one or more body parts simultaneously. The apparatus may be mechanically designed to fully retract the elastic members into the apparatus to maintain resistance while participants are in close proximity to the apparatus. The apparatus provides a plurality of self-contained elastic members and provides participants the ability to alter the vertical and horizontal positions of each elastic member's emanation point from the apparatus. This provides ability to control applied resistance vectors between the attachment point on the participant and the apparatus.

A resistance band system is disclosed herein. The resistance band system includes a strap and a resistance band having a first-connection point at one end and a second-connection point at an opposing end. A pair of leg wraps are connected to the first-connection point and the second-connection point. A plurality of connectors can be utilized to connect the pair of leg wraps to the first-connection point and the second-connection point and connect the second-end of the strap to a middle-point along the resistance band. The resistance band system is useful for improving leg cycle training.

The present invention provides a plurality of training modes for an electric walking rehabilitative device, including: constant speed mode, adaptive speed mode, strengthening push/pull mode, weight bearing mode, high frequency disturbance random speed mode, low frequency perturbation variable speed mode, direction control by handle push/pull forces mode, and slope mode, to improve the user's walking speed, muscle strength, balance, speed adjustment, direction control and slope walking.

An exercise apparatus is disclosed, comprising a first frame, a second frame aligned about parallel to the first frame, and at least three crossbars extending about orthogonally between inward faces of the frames. Each of the first frame and the second frame includes at least three vertices, at least three sides extending between the at least three vertices, at least three attachment struts disposed inward from the at least three vertices, and at least three load posts extending from an outward face of the frames. The at least three sides of each frame are formed of at least three frame struts. The at least three crossbars attach to one of the at least three attachment struts of the first frame and one of the at least three attachment struts of the second frame. The load posts are arranged and disposed to receive and releasably retain a plurality of weights.

An adjustable resistance apparatus including a universal mounting bracket assembly, the universal mounting bracket assembly secures the adjustable resistance apparatus to a treadmill, an electric winch, an upper cross-member, wherein the upper cross-member provides structural support to the adjustable resistance apparatus, a lower cross-member, wherein the lower cross-member holds the electric winch, an elastomeric band, wherein the elastomeric band is secured on one end to the electric winch and on an opposite end to a waist attachment point; and a control box, wherein the control box further includes a frame, a microcontroller and receiver/transmitter couple utilizing a personal area network (WPAN) or even a wireless personal area network (WPAN) such as a IrDA, Wireless USB, Bluetooth and ZigBee receiver and transmitter, a 12-volt power supply; and a winch relay.

A resistance force is controlled such that a user's effort against the resistance force results in a first isokinetic seed movement, wherein the user is an exercise machine user using an exercise machine. The resistance force required to effect the first isokinetic seed movement is associated with a predetermined force-velocity profile. A strength determination of the user is made based at least in part on the required resistance force and the associated predetermined force-velocity profile.

An exercise apparatus with base horizontal members forming a base polygon and ceiling horizontal members forming a ceiling polygon and a plurality of vertical members mounted at their lower ends to the base polygon and mounting the ceiling polygon spaced from the base polygon. A human interface permits athletes to exercise, and wheels mounted to the base polygon permit transport of the apparatus and attached equipment to a field or court. The base polygon includes two parallel skids and the human interface may be a pad permitting an athlete to push the apparatus horizontally when none or two of the wheels contact the ground. When no wheels contact the ground, the apparatus may be used in the manner of a weight rack, because the apparatus will not move along the ground without substantial force being applied.

A device and method for the performing of fireground training exercises is presented. The device includes a sled having a plurality of runners. Further included is a frame in communication with the sled. The frame is coupled to the sled and defines a structure. A number of simulation exercises are facilitated via the device, such as a ceiling breach simulation device. The ceiling breach simulation device is configured to include a pole having a first end and a second end. The first end pivots about a mount in communication with the sled so as to maintain the point of rotation below the hands of the trainee. In one embodiment the ceiling breach simulation device permits both rotational motion as well as vertical translation of the pole.