An exercise device comprises an elastic loop having free ends spliced together, generally tubular handles disposed in diametrically opposed relation to one another on the loop and an elastic retainer sleeve surrounding intermediate portions of the loop between the handles. The device is conformable for use in performing a wide variety of exercises and for performing a selected number of repetitions of each exercise by grasping the handles and stretching against the resistance load of the loop and the retainer means. The handles can be grasped either by the hands or by a combination of hands and feet to perform various exercises or may be grasped between the feet or ankle portions to perform other exercises. In modified forms of the invention, one of the handles is made rigid so as to simulate a racquet or golf club handle to be used in practicing forehand and backhand strokes or to simulate the golf swing. The exercises may be performed effectively in either the standing, sitting or fully prone position. Other modified forms of invention include an anchor strap to facilitate practicing of the golf swing and a splice for joining together free ends of the loop into a unitary member.
This application is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 100,362, filed Sept. 23, 1987 and entitled "Portable Isokinetic Exercising Device", now abandoned.
A posture-aiding elastic band that is worn with the user's upper arms inserted through loops formed at opposite ends of the band and with the length portions against each other, the band is stretched across the back of the user, which back width typically does not significantly vary among individuals so that one-size-fits-all and wherein there is urgency induced in the band due to the stretching which urges the upper arms or shoulders in movement into a vertical plane of the user's back providing a favorable contribution to the user's appearance and causing the user to develop a habit against slouching his/her shoulders and assuming a less desirable posture.
A training device for teaching children to ride a bicycle comprising a handle, a loop portion for selectively engaging the child's waist, and means for adjusting the size of the loop portion. The loop portion is placed over the head and shoulders of the child and placed around the child's waist. The adjusting means is adjusted so that the loop portion snugly and firmly engages the child's waist so that when the parent holds the handle, the parent can support and control the balance of the child as the child rides the bicycle. In one embodiment, the training device has an elongated member having first and second ends. The first and second ends are coupled together to form the handle and the loop portion therebetween. The first and second ends can be coupled together using any conventional means including, for example, Velcro hook and loop devices, extrusion or molding techniques, glue, or sturdy tape. In the second embodiment, the training device comprises an elongated member having a first end forming the handle and a second end coupled to the adjusting means. The adjusting means comprises a clasp which slidably engages the outer diameter of the elongated member. As the clasp slides towards the handle, the size of loop portion is increased and, as the clasp slides away from the handle, the size of the loop portion is decreased.
A biasing means for an exercising machine is provided where one end of the biasing means is removably disposed on a lever arm of the exercising machine and the opposite end of the biasing means is disposed on a fixed support member of the exercising machine. The biasing means provides resistance to the movement of the lever arm in the plane of motion wherein the biasing means comprises at least one elastomeric band and a containing means to provide a bight on the ends of the biasing means for disposing on the respective portions of the machine. The biasing means may also have end members of support means placed within the bights. The biasing means, the containing means and the end members or support means may be initially separate and separable such that in the event of damage to any one of said means it may readily be replaced with another such elastomeric band means.
A resistance assembly useful to provide resistance to exercise movements performed by a user on an exercise machine includes a pair of spool-like ends disposed within a resilient loop which passes around a portion of each spool end. Each spool end is configured as a hollow open-ended cylinder with planar, annular flanges extending from both ends of the cylinder. A shield extends from a segment of one of the annular flanges of each spool end. Each spool end is composed of first and second interfitting spool parts, each comprising a hollow open-ended cylinder with one of two flanges extending therefrom. The resistance of the assembly can be varied by exchanging the resilient loop for any of a plurality of loops having different resistive properties.
A lightweight, compact, portable exercise device which is self contained and capable of a multitude of exercises. The device comprising a resistance band assembly, existing of a resistance band, a hard rubber spine, and an outer jacket. Attached to one end of the resistance band assembly is a resistance adjust handle, comprising a molded grip shell, a one-step resistance adjust knob and twin integrated foldable handgrips. Attached to the opposing end of the resistance band assembly is the resistance meter assembly, comprised of a molded grip shell, a resistance meter assembly, and twin footrests. The integration of the molded grip shells, hand grips, and foot rests make the unit capable of a large range of exercises, while the one-step resistance adjust knob and resistance meter assembly make resistance adjustments simple and precise.
