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.

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.

Methods for instructing a user to perform head and neck exercises with head and neck apparatuses are disclosed. The apparatus may include a member operatively arranged with a valve mechanism with a threshold pressure. The apparatus may further include an acoustic apparatus, membrane, chromogenic material, or moveable element that may be configured to respond when the pressure within the member is greater in magnitude than the threshold pressure. The head and neck exercise apparatus may also include a member operatively arranged with an acoustic apparatus, membrane, chromogenic material, or moveable element that may be configured, without a valve mechanism, to respond when the absolute pressure within the member is greater in magnitude than a threshold absolute pressure.

An exercise apparatus (5) comprising: a user input device (5i) mounted to a frame for movement in a first direction (6f) and for movement in a second direction (6o) that is generally opposite the first direction (6f), the user input device (5i) comprising a manually engageable device (5e) interconnected to a first fan (20) adapted to be rotatably driven to exert a first resistance (R1) on rotation in one direction and a second fan (22) adapted to be rotatably driven to exert a second resistance (R2) on rotation in one direction.

The present invention is directed to a portable exercising device for arms. The portable exercising device comprising an elongated first frame, the first frame having a proximal end and a distal end; an elongated second frame, the second frame having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the first frame pivotally coupled to the proximal end of the second frame; a first armband coupled to the first frame, the first armband configured to be worn in an arm; a second armband coupled to the second frame, the second armband configured to be worn in a forearm; a resistance member extending from the first frame to the second frame, the resisting member configured to resist the pivotal motion of the first frame towards the second frame. The resistance produced by the resistance member is transferred to the muscles, thus exercising the arm.

A resistance adjusting apparatus is disposed on a frame and has a rotating member, a magnetic resistance member, and a wind resistance member. The rotating member has an axle rotatably disposed on the frame, an assembly seat fixedly disposed on the axle, and a magnetic wheel detachably disposed on the assembly seat. The magnetic resistance member is disposed on the frame, is located out of the magnetic wheel, and has an adjusting seat disposed on the frame and multiple magnetic elements. The magnetic wheel is inserted into an inner space of the adjusting seat. The magnetic elements are disposed in the adjusting seat and are located in the inner space of the adjusting seat. The wind resistance member is detachably disposed on an outer surface of the magnetic wheel. The wind resistance member and the magnetic resistance member are independent and can be detached individually.

A pilates exercise system includes an elongated frame extending from a first end to a second end, the first end and the second end both having cord attachments; a platform assembly slindingly engaged with the elongated frame, the platform assembly is configured to slide on a first track and a second track. The platform assembly includes a lower section configured to engage with the first tract and the second track, the lower section is configured to move solely along the length of the elongated frame; a middle section slidingly engaged with the lower section; and an upper section pivotally attached to the middle section. The system further includes a plurality of cords secured to both the first end of the frame and the lower section of the platform assembly and to both the second end of the frame and the lower section of the platform assembly.

An exercise machine support system for providing increased versatility including inclination or declination of an exercise surface, a reduction in the overall length and width of the exercise machine, and an enhanced user interface which reduces the risk of injury. The exercise machine support system generally includes a cantilevered exercise machine which is adapted to have a variable angle of incline or decline with respect to a horizontal ground surface. The exercise machine will generally include a base and a support which extends between the base and the exercise machine. The upper end of the support is connected to the exercise machine by a first pivot such that the exercise machine pivots about the support. An adjustment device may be utilized to pivot the exercise machine and thus adjust its angle of incline. Various types of adjustment devices are disclosed, including an actuator, ratchet-and-pawl, gears, and cam.

An exercise machine support system for providing increased versatility including inclination or declination of an exercise surface, a reduction in the overall length and width of the exercise machine, and an enhanced user interface which reduces the risk of injury. The exercise machine support system generally includes a cantilevered exercise machine which is adapted to have a variable angle of incline or decline with respect to a horizontal ground surface. The exercise machine will generally include a base and a support which extends between the base and the exercise machine. The upper end of the support is connected to the exercise machine by a first pivot such that the exercise machine pivots about the support. An adjustment device may be utilized to pivot the exercise machine and thus adjust its angle of incline. Various types of adjustment devices are disclosed, including an actuator, ratchet-and-pawl, gears, and cam.