An exercise device having a sled or wheelbarrow configuration comprises a frame that is pushed across a support surface by a user. The frame carries a wheel that movably supports the frame in the wheelbarrow configuration and at least one skid that movably supports the frame in the skid configuration. A pair of handles is selectively repositionable on the frame from a vertical orientation used in the sled configuration and a horizontal orientation used in the wheelbarrow configuration to quickly and easily convert the device between its different configurations. The frame has a carriage that supports a plurality of exercise weight members with the carriage being movable in a fore-and-aft direction on the frame for changing the effort required from the user to push the frame.

A weight training sled and wall hanging bracket set for supporting the weight training sled in an elevated vertical stowage position. The push handles on the sled are pivotable as a unit about a laterally extending pivot axis as between an upward use position and a lowered stowage position extending towards the second longitudinal end of the chassis. The wall hanging bracket set includes an upper bracket for attachment to a vertical surface and supportively contact a second longitudinal end of the sled at two laterally spaced contact points, and a lower bracket for attachment to the vertical surface and supportively contact a first longitudinal end of the sled at a single contact point.

Disclosed is a foldable weight training sled for training, where the foldable weight training sled is moved along a substantially linear longitudinal direction. The foldable weight training sled includes a chassis, a first pair of fixed rotatable wheels, a second pair of fixed rotatable wheels, a first pair of foldable push bars, a second pair of foldable push bars, and a measurement device. The foldable push bars may be moved between an upright deployed position, and a folded position wherein the push bars rest along a top side of the chassis.

A weight training sled (100) characterized by one or more of (A) rotatable wheels (130) in contact with ground, (B) curvilinear push handles (140) with comfortably spaced, and inwardly and/or downwardly angled hand grips (143), and (C) an elevated tow hook (160).

Disclosed are various approaches for determining the maximum oxygen consumption of a person, also known as maximum aerobic capacity or VO.sub.2 Max. A person is positioned on a treadmill. Attached to the person is a harness configured to apply a horizontal force to the person. A work rate for the person can be calculated based at least in part on the magnitude of the horizontal force applied by the harness and the velocity of the belt. The maximum oxygen consumption for the person can then be calculated based at least in part on the previously calculated work rate.

An exercise apparatus comprises a platform having a front roller, a rear roller and an endless belt mounted around the front roller and the rear roller for allowing a user to perform a first exercise type of a relatively lower resistance or a second exercise type of a relatively higher resistance. A front frame is mounted at a front side of the platform and has at least one holding portion adapted to be grasped by the user. A first control interface controls the first exercise type. The first exercise type is selected from a group consisting of walking, jogging, and running. A second control interface that controls the second exercise type. The second exercise type includes the user pushing the endless belt backwards against resistance while grasping the holding portion.

An exercise apparatus comprising two straps where each strap comprises a first end and a length. The first end being configured to be received by a supporting structure. Each strap comprising a plurality of loops along its length where each loop is sized and configured to removably support a free weight. The straps and placement of the free weight allowing a user to perform various exercises in a horizontal direction.

A movable sled configured to be pushed by a user having a frame member, a ground engaging mechanism coupled to the frame member, and at least one elastic member coupled on a first end to the frame member and configured to be coupled to a user on a second end. Wherein, as the user moves the frame along the underlying surface the elastic member provides resistance to the user.

A portable full body exercise device is described. The device can be affixed inside a door jamb from either end to perform a variety of exercises and can also be used to exercise free of a door on a chair, bed, or mat. This versatile device is comprised of a handle at one end, an elastic membrane (middle portion), and a double loop/door attachment end. The design of the device allows the resistance of the elastic membrane to be altered from both ends, allowing more or less resistance to be achieved by altering the elastic membrane's overall length.

A mobile exercise apparatus performing physical exercises including lifting, pushing, and pulling is provided. The apparatus includes an exercise device having a planar elongated frame. The apparatus further includes a weight receiving portion configured to house one or more weights, a handle portion configured to enable a user to lift the exercise device while maintaining the position of the one or more weights, and a pulling portion configured to securing a pulling aid, wherein the elongated frame is bent at a curved portion at approximately a 90 degree angle.