A suspension training based functional fitness element (11, 31) comprising: an essentially planar element (22) having an upper edge, a lower edge and two side edges, said planar element (22) being designed to form a pivotable connection to a support element (32) along said upper edge of the planar element (22), a first elongated element (23, 32, 52) connected to said planar clement (22) at a first connection point at said lower edge of the planar element (22), a second elongated element (23, 32, 52) connected to said planar element (22) at a second connection point at said lower edge of the planar element (22), and a first and second handle (24), said first and second handle (24) being connected to said first and second elongated elements (23) respectively, whereby that said first and second connection points are arranged such that there is a horizontal offset between the first and second connection points and such that there is a vertical offset between the first connection point and the pivotable connection and a vertical offset between the second connection point and the pivotable connection.

A layered strap-like apparatus for exercising, stretching and training multiple muscle groups of the entire body of a user. The apparatus is adapted to be worn about the waist or carried as a bandolier about the user's body. The apparatus has an optional, releasably closable pocket between the layers for securing and carrying accessories, such as attachable handles and elastic bands. The apparatus and methods of use provide the user with balanced loading options and the flexibility to exercise anywhere.

The systems and methods described herein are directed towards collecting and recording sensor data pertaining to physical contact experienced by players in a contact sport (e.g., football). The data can be collected and recorded through the use of one or more sensors worn by the player. In some cases, the sensor data can be associated with in-game video recordings of physical contact experienced by the players. Information about the physical contact can be displayed for users to view via a graphical user interface. Warnings may also be provided.

An adjustable dumbbell system may include a base, two or more weights, a handle assembly, an additional weight, and selection assembly. The two or more weights may be supported by the base and grouped into a first set of weights associated with one end of the dumbbell system and a second set of weights associated with an opposing end of the dumbbell system. The handle assembly may be selectively fixedly joined to the first and second set of weights. The additional weight may be disposed distally of the handle assembly. The selection assembly may be secured to the additional weight. The selection assembly may include a selection member that may be linearly moveable between a selected position where the additional weight is operatively secured to the handle assembly and an unselected position where the additional weight is disengaged from the handle assembly.

The present invention relates to motor safety devices as used in increasing numbers for the killing of engines or disengaging propulsion units from motors, when there are no operators to maintain control of an apparatus or vehicle such as jet-ski, boat, go-kart and the like or personnel to oversee use of a motorised tool or the like. Motor boat operators on a boat have been known to fall overboard without being detected by the operator of the boat. Such runaway boats have been known to seriously injure the operator of the boat in the water since a runaway boat tends to circle back to the place where the operator has fallen overboard. The present invention is also applicable to other types of equipment such as motorised gymnasium equipment, hand operated power tools, such as agricultural and arboriculturist equipment and wood working tools.

A method and a cushion extension for an exercise device are provided. The cushion extension includes a first portion covering a surface of the exercise device, the covered surface configured to contact the user during an exercise, a second portion extending from the first portion in a direction of the exercise, and a third portion and a fourth portion each joined to opposite ends of the first portion and each forming a method of attachment between each and the first portion.

A protective screen apparatus including a central protective screen, and a free-standing, hinged side wing. Hinged side wing may be configured and capable of being rapidly decoupled from a primary frame of the central protective screen. The hinged side wing may be readily moved from the right to the left side of the primary frame, thereby easily converting the protective screen apparatus to left-handed configuration or right-handed configuration. Some embodiments include spring biasing of the hinged side wing to absorb at least some ball impact when the hinged side wings pivots upon being struck with a ball. Methods of reconfiguring and protecting a batter with the protective screen apparatus, and an attachable/detachable ball basket are provided, as are other aspects.

A training system includes a riding plate, a load sensor, a first center of gravity calculation unit, an image-capturing unit, a second center of gravity estimation unit, and a determination unit. The load sensor detects a load that the riding plate receives from a trainee. The first center of gravity calculation unit calculates a first center of gravity, which is a center of gravity of a load, based on the load detected by the load sensor. The image-capturing unit acquires image data of an image including a posture of the trainee. The second center of gravity estimation unit estimates a second center of gravity, which is a centroid position of the trainee, based on the image data. The determination unit determines that an alert to the trainee should be output based on a difference between the first center of gravity and the second center of gravity.

The present system relates generally to a piece of exercise equipment that may be used to assist in the performance of the plank exercise along with a method of using the same. The system includes various embodiments that include horizontal bars with cushions that are supported at one or more vertical heights. A person may rest a portion of their body on the cushions of the horizontal bars so as to alleviate a portion of the weight associated with performing the plank exercise and to help provide balance and stability while performing the exercise.

A multi-layered climbing apparatus in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-layered climbing apparatus includes a plurality of vertical support members, including a first vertical support member, a second vertical support member, a third vertical support member, and a fourth vertical support member; a plurality of climbing panels, where the plurality of climbing panels includes a first climbing panel and a second climbing panel; where the first climbing panel is attached to the first vertical support member, the second vertical support member, and the third vertical support member; where the second climbing panel is attached to the fourth vertical support member and at least one of the vertical support members that are attached to the first climbing panel; and where the first climbing panel and the second climbing panel are different heights relative to each other.