A weighted fitness hoop apparatus for cardiovascular and resistance exercise. The hoop comprises an elliptical tubular sheath with two end portions, the ends selectively engageable by a coupler. A hollow core extends through the length of the tubular sheath and is optionally fillable with a weight or light. The coupler is insertably engaged with the hollow core at the first and second ends of the elliptical tubular sheath, and the power source for the light is removably attached to surface of the hoop.

A weightlifting exercising system includes a frame having a pair of columns. A pair of lifting assemblies is provided and each of the columns has one of the lifting assemblies mounted thereon. The lifting assemblies each include a mount and an axle extending through the mount and rotational relative to the mount. A first arm is fixedly attached to the axle. A second arm is rotationally coupled to the axle. A lift angle is defined between the first and second arms and is alterable from 0° to 180°. A locking member releasably locks the second arm with respect to the axle such that the lift angle is releasably retained. One of the first and second arms has a handle attached thereto and the other of the first and second arms has a weight receiver attached thereto. One or more weight plates is removably positionable on the weight receiver.

An exercise machine is disclosed. The exercise machine comprises a tension generating device. The exercise machine comprises a translatable arm mount coupled to the tension generating device. The exercise machine comprises an arm coupled to the translatable arm mount. The exercise machine comprises a cable coupled to the tension generating device via the arm.

An exercise machine is disclosed. The exercise machine comprises a tension generating device. The exercise machine comprises a translatable arm mount coupled to the tension generating device. The exercise machine comprises an arm coupled to the translatable arm mount. The exercise machine comprises a cable coupled to the tension generating device via the arm.

An exercise apparatus comprising a seat and a foot support secured on a longitudinal support frame, the seat and foot support being configured to support the torso and feet of a user so that the hips of the user are positioned in an exercise area defined between the seat and foot support, wherein the apparatus further includes an arm having a first end and second end, the first end being mounted to the support frame and the second end including a deformable material, wherein the first end is mounted for pivotal motion of the arm within a limited range, the arm including a support bar restricting pivotal motion within the exercise area whereby the second end is suspended within the exercise area and enabled for pivotal motion in a transverse direction relative to the support frame, the arm further being operatively associated with a source of resistance to the pivotal motion of the arm in the transverse direction relative to the support frame.

A dedicated workout space comprising a floor area, a plurality of fitness equipment located near a perimeter of the floor area, a clear floor space located within the floor area, the plurality of fitness equipment comprising at least one piece each of cardio equipment, strength training equipment, and weightlifting equipment, allowing a user to work out without sharing the fitness equipment with other users. Systems of dedicated workout spaces comprise a first workout space having a plurality of fitness equipment in a first layout, and two or more other dedicated workout spaces adjacent to the first dedicated workout space or at least one of the other dedicated workout spaces, the second plurality of fitness equipment in a second layout, where the first and second layouts may be the same, mirror images of each other about an x axis, mirror images about a y axis, or a combination thereof.

Exemplary arrangements provide leg training devices suitable for high intensity training of hip flexors while simultaneously training the extensors of hip and knee joints. The exemplary leg training devices include foot fixings which are permanent vertically movable components of the device, each of which are configured to releasably engage a foot of a user in operative engagement therewith while limiting the movement of the foot relative to the foot fixings. Each of the foot fixings is operatively connected to a suitable mechanism that provides a resistance force to vertical movement of the foot fixing by the user's leg. In exemplary arrangements the resistance force may be selectively variable with regard to the magnitude and/or point of application so as to provide the desired training regimen.

A hang row pendulum apparatus, comprising: a crossbar; and, a main post, connected to the crossbar at a lower end of the main post and having a pivot point on the main post opposite the crossbar.

Accessories that are attachable to fitness equipment may be used to allow users to move the attachment quickly and easily from one position to another by removing the accessory or sliding it along a vertical or horizontal upright that forms part of the fitness equipment or rack. The accessories may come in many forms so that various exercises may be carried out using the accessories on the same fitness equipment or rack.

A method of treating elbow tendonitis in a user's arm comprises providing a container having a handle, filling the container with a prescribed volume of water, holding the container by the handle with the arm hanging at the user's side in a starting position defined by an inward facing of the user's palm, thereafter, rotating the container in a first direction until the arm is at a first rotated position defined by an outward facing of the user's palm, holding the arm at the first rotated position for a first hold time of at least six seconds, thereafter, rotating the container in a second direction opposite the first direction, past the starting position, until the arm is at a second rotated position defined by an outward facing of the user's palm, and holding the arm at the second rotated position for a second hold time of at least six seconds.