An exercise machine handle indicia system for facilitating efficient and proper exercise movements by an exerciser. The exercise machine handle indicia system generally includes a frame, a carriage movably positioned upon the frame, a bias member connected between the carriage and the frame that applies a bias force upon the carriage, and a first handle and a second handle connected to the frame near the first end of the frame. The first handle includes a first indicia to indicate where to position a first hand of an exerciser to perform a first exercise and the second handle includes a first indicia to indicate where to position a second hand of the exerciser to perform the first exercise. During the performance of an exercise, the exerciser is instructed by a human instructor or an electronic device which indicia on the handles to position their hands or other body parts.

A workout device is disclosed that primarily focuses on the upper body such as arms, shoulders, pectoral and abdominal muscles but can also be used for exercising legs, ankles, and back muscles as well. The device is a cylindrical base comprised of a combination of metal, aluminum, plastic, Eco-friendly Super Plastics, rubber, carbon fiber, or the like and will be approximately two feet in length (but may be shorter or longer), an internal bladder, a plunger, a set of retractable handles with neoprene grips on each end, and an adjustable two-way pneumatic air resistance air valve.

The device will be light weight, collapsible and portable sized to fit easily inside briefcases, carry-on luggage, totes and most women's purses. It will be packaged in eco-friendly, functional packaging such as an over-the-shoulder bag that can be used to transport the device on the go. Both male and female styles will be available.

The device can be collapsible to fit in a pants pocket with a hinged part and can be offered in an array of sizes, muscle strength capacity, and diameters.

The device may create resistance by pneumatics, hydraulics, magnetics, or spring action or a combination of all four means and methods. The device may comprise an electronic circuitry internally powered by a lithium-ion battery, externally rechargeable. Said circuitry to contain a bluetooth transceiver in order to transfer or download data from the device to a smart phone, tablet or other computing type device, to maintain a record of the number of repetitions, time, date, and so to then calculate calories burned during a particular session or period of time and to then store said data within an internal memory storage device.

A board paddling training apparatus for assisting in improving a user's paddling technique and strength. In particular, the board paddling training apparatus includes a buoyant board, such as a board adapted for surfing, bodyboarding, paddleboarding, or other board-related sport that entails paddling, and includes a resistance mechanism that creates drag or resistance against a user's paddle stroke. Some implementations of the resistance mechanism can be adjustable in order to create a variety of resistance against the user's paddle stroke and board movement.

A walking trainer includes a linear transmission unit including two carriages, and two pedal units each including a pedal holder, which includes a bottom frame carried on one respective carriage, upright posts mounted at the bottom frame and a top block mounted on and movable up and down along the upright posts, a rotary shaft mounted in the top block in a direction perpendicular to the upright posts and a pedal mounted on the rotary shaft and biasable with the rotary shaft relative to the pedal holder. Thus, the pedals of the pedal units can be moved with the respective carriages linearly and alternatively back and forth, on the other hand, and can also be moved with the associating top blocks up and down and biased with the respective rotary shafts relative to the respective pedal holders to simulate the walking gait path.

An exercise machine for performing dip exercises, having: a stationary main frame; first and second mounting brackets connected to the stationary main frame; first and second dip handle assemblies connected to the mounting brackets, each dip handle assembly having a first exercise arm, a first stop plate, and a first arm mount hub, wherein the first and second dip handle assemblies are each configured to be converted between an exercise position and a storage position while connected to the exercise machine.

A training, rehabilitation, and recovery system comprises an exercise apparatus including a user interface member coupled to a plurality of links and joints, brakes capable of resisting movement of at least a subset of the links or joints, and sensors capable of sensing movement at the joints or the user interface member. The system also includes a processor configured to receive from the sensors positional data of the links or joints over an initial movement of the apparatus by a user, from which positional coordinates of the user interface member are calculated and a reference trajectory is established. An end space is defined based on the reference trajectory. Over a subsequent movement of the apparatus by the user, the processor receives additional positional data and determines a completion of a repetition based on the positional coordinates of the subsequent movement and the defined end space.

An exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method for efficiently varying the workout resistance for an exercise machine. The exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method generally includes a control unit in communication with a resistance adjustment system of an exercise machine and a biometric monitoring device used by an exerciser on the exercise machine. The control unit receives biometric data from the biometric monitoring device and sends a control signal to the resistance adjustment system to adjust the resistance of the exercise machine based on the biometric data received.

A rope-climbing machine that has a simplified frame that reduces the cost of manufacture without sacrificing safety and overall strength. The machine is made of three parts-a mast, a base structure and a braking system. The mast is a length of pipe. The endless rope passes through this pipe as part of the operation of the device. There is a guide pulley attached to the top of the mast that directs the rope downwards. The braking system for the rope is attached to the base of the mast. The mast is attached to the back portion of the base, which holds the mast and provides a stable base for the device.

A rope-climbing machine that has a simplified frame that reduces the cost of manufacture without sacrificing safety and overall strength. The machine is made of three parts-a mast, a base structure and a braking system. The mast is a length of pipe. The endless rope passes through this pipe as part of the operation of the device. There is a guide pulley attached to the top of the mast that directs the rope downwards. The braking system for the rope is attached to the base of the mast. The mast is attached to the back portion of the base, which holds the mast and provides a stable base for the device.

A mechanical braking system for a high-incline treadmill utilizing a mechanical brake which may be used on its own or in combination with a traditional motor brake. The mechanical brake is generally mountable on a treadmill between or around the belt motor and the flywheel. Upon engagement of the brake, typically the brake engages the flywheel, the motor, or the axle in a way that effectively locks the axle, and thus the belt, in a fixed position.