An exercising device includes an integrally molded footboard on which an individual may stand and a pair of continuous loop elastic bands attachable to the footboard and being positionable over the user's shoulders, or otherwise used by the individual for exercising purposes. The footboard is provided with a vaulted and ribbed understructure having cavities for frictionally retaining accessories including the elastic bands. Integrally molded cleats are provided at the ends of the board, and the outer shape of the board is in the rough form of an hour glass for easy carrying.
Physical exercising apparatus comprising a ground-supported user platform adapted to permit step-up exercise and at least one elastic member one end of which is attached to the apparatus and the free end of which carries a user handle to enable a user to exercise by stretching the elastic member while supported at least in part on the platform.
A foot pad for a stair climber type exerciser having a relatively soft cushioning pad overlying a rigid base member. The pad has a length of at least about one foot, a width of at least about four inches, and an undulating contoured surface extending from about one-quarter to at least about two-thirds of the way from the front to the rear of the pad. It also has an overall top surface convexity fore-and-aft enabling easier weight shift, from the user's heel to the ball of the foot as the attitude of the pedal changes during cyclical pivotal movement of the part of apparatus on which the foot pad is mounted. The cushioning pad disclosed is formed of molded polyvinylchloride with a hardness of about Durometer 70 Shore A.
An exercise device for performing a variety of resistance exercises for toning various parts of the body. A rigid one-piece frame member has a substantially "H"-shaped configuration with a central support and two pairs of outwardly extending spaced parallel rails or leg members terminating in outer open ends. Elastic bands extend between the spaced rails and across the end openings. A user performs various arm and leg exercises by selectively pushing in or pulling out on the bands.
This invention relates to a portable, safe, easy and effective device for exercising. The device includes a series of components useable together in numerous combinations so as to provide a total physical workout. The components are capable of being transported in a small attache case or gym bag. The exercise device may be used for exercising the upper portion of the body, including hands, arms and upper torso, with a stationary door frame or a portable foot plate providing the anchor resistance. Alternately, the legs, ankles an lower torso may be exercised while seated on an ordinary chair or bench with an ordinary door providing the anchor resistance. Multiple elastic bands, cables or springs provide adjustable resistance to movement in all forms of the invention.
