This invention is embodied by a controlled, variable tension line, payout reel machine. A system of sensors detect line tension and line distance paid out, location, and transmit through wired and unwired communication to a microprocessor. The microprocessor is co-located with the reel structure, which in turn applies, via a brake feature, resistance to the reel which is paying out the line being pulled by the user. This invention pertains to all applications where it is desirable to control the tension in a line paid out from a reel or reel. As stated, the payout motive force is supplied by the person, animal or apparatus attached to the end of the line, opposite the reel. The invention applies to the field of precise and measured control of line tension for sport, sport training, performance testing.

A physical training system includes a belt having a belt attachment member and a first band attachment loop for an elastomeric belt. The belt attachment member is moveably positioned on the belt and at least partially encircles the belt. The belt attachment member comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion extending completely across a width of the belt on the outer side of the belt, and the second portion extending at least partially across the width of the belt on the inner side of the belt. The first band attachment loop is moveably connected to the belt attachment member. The elastomeric band extends through the first band attachment loop. A foot coupling includes at least one flexible strap and a second band attachment loop. The elastomeric band extends between the foot coupling and the belt attachment member.

An ice-skating stride training system includes a stride pad having visual cues used for teaching ice-skating techniques and improving skating stride mechanics. The system further includes methods of use including methods for developing proper skating techniques. The system offers coaches, teams, and players a cost-effective way to increase hockey specific skating mechanics, develop better overall athletic ability, improve stride strength, and decrease risk of injury and fatigue—all without using ice.

Balance training systems and methods are disclosed. A balance training system is disclosed, comprising: a lower member having a ground contacting surface and an upward facing surface; an upper member having a foot receiving surface and a downward facing surface; the upward facing surface and the downward facing surface being shaped for contact with each other; and the upper member having a balance position when a balance point on the upper member is in contact with the lower member. A balance training system is also disclosed comprising a first platform having a top surface (ground plane) which supports the user's weight, a support having flexible and/or compressible upward facing surface in contact with a downward facing surface of the first platform, the ground plane being within 0.5″ of the top surface of the flexible and/or compressible upward facing surface to reduce or prevent horizontal movement of the ground plane when the first platform changes angle. A balance training system is further disclosed, comprising a first platform having a top surface (ground plane) that supports the user's weight, a curved downward facing convex surface of the first platform, the top surface being aligned within ½″ of the downward facing curved surface.

The technical field of physical fitness facilities relates to a skating machine includes a rack, supporting shafts, and a synchronizing assembly. The two supporting shafts are hinged to the rack side by side, pedals are hinged to top portions of the supporting shafts, and the pedals are eccentrically arranged relative to the supporting shafts; and the synchronizing assembly is arranged between the two supporting shafts and enables the two supporting shafts to act synchronously. The application is rational in overall structural design, and utilizes a coordination effect of a body and movement trajectories of legs during skating, an apparatus is designed accordingly, and location simulation is-formed between the two pedals through the synchronizing assembly. The application can also be provided with an electric driver to assist a human body with rehabilitation training, or can be provided with a resistance adjusting assembly to improve the fitness effect and intensity.

A skating aid comprising novelty figure, such as a snowman, from which a stick or handle, similar to the handle of the hockey stick, protrudes is described. The base of the novelty figure typically has two flat sections proximate its bottom angled relative to each other with the first flat section defining a storage position of the aid when it is not in use, and the second flat section defining a skating position for the aid when in use.

A resistive training device to be worn by a user can include a first and second skate device configured to be worn on the user's feet. The first and second skate device can include a first plurality of attachment mechanisms. The first plurality of attachment mechanisms can include an interior attachment mechanism; an exterior attachment mechanism; and a rear attachment mechanism. The resistive training device can also include a belt configured to be worn around the user's waist. The belt can include comprising a second plurality of attachment mechanisms which can include a left hip attachment mechanism; a right hip attachment mechanism; and a tailbone attachment mechanism. The resistive training device can also include a plurality of resistive elements. Each resistive element can be removably connected to one of the first plurality of attachment mechanisms and one of the second plurality of attachment mechanisms.

An apparatus for receiving one or more activity attachments including a deck having one or more openings along a long axis of the deck and between the top surface and the bottom surface of the deck. Each of the one or more openings having a circular aperture for receiving an accessory of a set of accessories. Each accessory of the set of accessories providing an activity for a user of the activity. Each accessory having an attachment platform configured to attach the accessory to the board. The attachment platform having a locking mechanism to engaging with a complementary locking mechanism of the board.

An apparatus for receiving one or more activity attachments including a deck having one or more openings along a long axis of the deck and between the top surface and the bottom surface of the deck. Each of the one or more openings having a circular aperture for receiving an accessory of a set of accessories. Each accessory of the set of accessories providing an activity for a user of the activity. Each accessory having an attachment platform configured to attach the accessory to the board. The attachment platform having a locking mechanism to engaging with a complementary locking mechanism of the board.

A skating aid comprising novelty figure, such as a snowman, from which a stick or handle, similar to the handle of the hockey stick, protrudes is described. The base of the novelty figure typically has two flat sections proximate its bottom angled relative to each other with the first flat section defining a storage position of the aid when it is not in use, and the second flat section defining a skating position for the aid when in use.