A machine for concurrently performing pressing motions with the hands and feet, the machine having a base having front and back ends, two or more user supports, at least one lower body user support with an engagement means for the user's feet and at least one upper body user support with an engagement means for the user's hands. The upper body user support and lower body user support move forwards and backwards along the frame and at least one of the upper body user supports and at least one of the lower body user supports cooperate with one another to move in opposing forwards and backwards movement patterns during operation of the machine.

A stepper exercise device includes a base support frame, a wheel assembly having a first wheel, a stepper assembly coupled to the base support base and first wheel of the wheel assembly, and a resistance adjustment mechanism coupled to the wheel assembly. The stepper assembly includes a first step pedal and a second step pedal coupled to a first side and a second side of the first wheel respectively. The first step pedal and the second step pedal are configured to move in an elliptical motion resembling a step motion of a user as if the user walked on the support surface. The resistance adjustment mechanism is configured to provide different amounts of resistance to rotational motions of the first wheel, which in turn provides various resistance to step motions of the first and second step pedals to adjust the intensity of the exercise.

A stepper exercise device includes a base support frame, a wheel assembly having a first wheel, a stepper assembly coupled to the base support base and first wheel of the wheel assembly, and a resistance adjustment mechanism coupled to the wheel assembly. The stepper assembly includes a first step pedal and a second step pedal coupled to a first side and a second side of the first wheel respectively. The first step pedal and the second step pedal are configured to move in an elliptical motion resembling a step motion of a user as if the user walked on the support surface. The resistance adjustment mechanism is configured to provide different amounts of resistance to rotational motions of the first wheel, which in turn provides various resistance to step motions of the first and second step pedals to adjust the intensity of the exercise.

A detachable stabilizing support system for use on an exercise machine, such as a functional trainer exercise machine, has adjustable support positions and is capable of being configured between an exercise position and a more compact storage position.

Machine for functional postural training of a user (13) comprising: a platform (12) comprising a plurality of load cells (20) on which said user (13) is positioned; extendable cables (15, 42) provided with handle (16, 43); means (50) for providing said cables (15, 42) with a certain load; means (23) for detecting the dynamic posture of said user (13) during the exercise; means (23, 49) for determining the various body segments of said user on the basis of the information received from said means (23) for detecting the dynamic posture of said user (13); means (49) for calculating the center of pressure of said user (13) on the basis of the information provided by said plurality of load cells (20); means (22) for displaying the center of pressure of the user (13) on said platform (12) and means (22) for displaying said body segments of said user (13); means (49) for comparing said body segments of said user (13) with corresponding body segments stored in memory; means (22) for warning said user (13) if there are differences between said body segments of said user (13) and said body segments stored in memory; means (22) for warning said user (13) that the position of said center of pressure has changed.

A contralateral hip and hamstring training device which mimics the body position and biomechanics of walking/running is provided. When using the training device, a user is positioned in a partially supported lunge with the front hip flexed just above 90 degrees and the back hip extended to at least neutral at the hip by use of an incline bench or seat pad with no seat back. This position allows users to engage the hip flexors of their back leg while the hamstring exercise is performed on the front leg creating true pelvic stabilization using the same counterforce mechanics required during walking/running. Because the user is able to adjust the amount of hip extension and muscle activation on the back leg in real time, the training device provides for adequate leverage for training the hamstrings in both Hip Extension and Knee Flexion simultaneously and through a full range of resistance levels.

A turbine damping device is mounted on a fitness device, and has a housing assembly, a turbine assembly, and a regulating unit. The turbine assembly is mounted inside the housing assembly and has a turbo casing, a turbo wheel, and an adjusting plate. The turbo casing has an exhaling hole. The adjusting plate is controlled by the regulating unit and mounted movably in the exhaling hole. The turbo wheel is mounted rotatably inside the turbo casing. The turbo casing and the turbo wheel generate an airflow resistance that is an exercising load for users using the fitness device. The adjusting plate regulates an opening size of the exhaling hole to adjust the airflow resistance. The turbine damping device has a simple structure and maintenance thereof is easy. A user adjusts the exercising load easily by controlling the adjusting plate. The fitness device with airflow resistance is helpful to environmental protections.

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.

Described herein are embodiments of stationary exercise machines having reciprocating foot and/or hand members, such as foot pedals that move in a closed loop path. Some embodiments can include reciprocating foot pedals that cause a user's feet to move along a closed loop path that is substantially inclined, such that the foot motion simulates a climbing motion more than a flat walking or running motion. Some embodiments can further include reciprocating handles that are configured to move in coordination with the foot via a linkage to a crank wheel also coupled to the foot pedals. Variable resistance can be provided via a rotating air-resistance based mechanism, via a magnetism based mechanism, and/or via other mechanisms, one or more of which can be rapidly adjustable while the user is using the machine.

Disclosed in the present disclosure is an arm exercise machine, including an upper arm assembly, a forearm assembly and a damping-adjustable hydraulic cylinder, where the upper arm assembly is used for being sleeved on an upper arm, the forearm assembly is used for being sleeved on a forearm, a lower end of the upper arm assembly is rotatably connected to a rear end of the forearm assembly, a cylinder body of the hydraulic cylinder is mounted on a side surface of the forearm assembly, and an end of a piston rod is connected to the upper arm assembly. At least one strap for fixing each of the upper arm assembly and the forearm assembly on an arm is provided on each of the upper arm assembly and the forearm assembly. The present disclosure can be convenient to carry, and can adjust exercise strength without the risk of injuries.