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20080200315 | Rubber barbell weight with at least one colored rubber belt and a method of making the same - A method of making a rubber barbell weight with as least on colored rubber belt has acts of providing at least one annular colored rubber belt, providing a mold, placing the at least one annular colored rubber belt in the mold, placing rubber raw materials in the mold, heating and pressing the mold and releasing the mold. The mold has two middle molds. Each middle mold has at least one recess formed radially in an inside wall of the mold. The annular colored rubber belt is placed into the recesses of the middle molds. The rubber raw materials are placed into the mold. Because top and bottom flanges of each recess of the middle mold limit the annular colored rubber belt only fusing with adjacent rubber raw materials, an outside surface of the annular colored rubber belt does not mix with the color of the rubber raw materials. | 08-21-2008 |
20080200316 | Exercise device including collar coupling - An exercise device comprises a bar, pairs of weights comprising weight collars which can be removably secured to either end of the bar, and a coupling for each weight collar. One of the bar or the weight collar has means for receiving a detent, e.g., a circular groove on an inner diameter of an axial central bore. A locking device is positioned in the other one of the bar or the weight collar. In arriving at a locked position, a spring-biased, axially disposed actuator pushes ball bearing detents, by camming action, radially outwardly through an aperture in the component housing the locking device to rest in a radially adjacent circumferential groove. The actuator is depressed to permit radially inward movement of the detents so that the weight collars caps can be removed. | 08-21-2008 |
20090023563 | BODY TONE EXERCISE BRICKS - A body tone exercise brick includes a brick body having a receiving chamber opened upward, a bar detachably mounted in the receiving chamber of the brick body, and a pair of weight members alternatively placed in the receiving chamber of the brick body or detachably coupled to two ends of the bar when the bar is taken out from the receiving chamber of the brick body. Thus, the body tone exercise brick of the invention has a variety of exercise modes to train muscles of various portions. | 01-22-2009 |
20090093349 | Total body combat conditioning c4 bar - A portable, multi-configurable exercising device which allows a full range of traditional exercises and also marital arts movements to be performed in correct fashion on a compactable, weight and tension adjustable apparatus. All components are collapsible within itself and also reconfigures in such a way as to form a multi-exercise embodiments. Several components are adjustably de-attachable thereby creating multiple embodiments and allowing the performance of many exercises. | 04-09-2009 |
20090156374 | Chain exerciser and trainer - A chain exerciser and trainer is described. The chain exerciser and trainer has a handle portion constructed to be gripped by a user's hands. The handle can resemble the handle of the sports equipment used in the sport for which a user is training. Attached to the handle are one or more chains. The initial chain links are small and lightweight. However, as the links progress outwards away from the handle they increase in size and mass. The resulting device provides free-flowing variable resistance instead of dead weight. This configuration allows the exercise movements to be as fast as possible while still offering a high resistance at the right time. The faster an athlete moves this device, the higher the resistance that will be encountered. This makes the chain exerciser and trainer perfect for simultaneous speed and strength development. | 06-18-2009 |
20090258765 | Adaptive handle for dual grip dumbbell - An adaptive handle for dual hand use and for foot use includes: a) a first adaptive handle member having a top frame component and a bottom frame component and having a central half pipe extending from the top frame component to the bottom frame component and having left half pipe extending from the top frame component to the bottom frame component, and having a right half pipe extending from the top frame component to the bottom frame component; b) a second adaptive handle member having a top frame component and a bottom frame component and having a central half pipe extending from the top frame component to the bottom frame component and having left half pipe extending from the top frame component to the bottom frame component, and having a right half pipe extending from the top frame component to the bottom frame component; and, c) locking mechanism on at least one of the first adaptive handle member and the second adaptive handle member. | 10-15-2009 |
20100009820 | Exerciser - An exerciser apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a member having a substantially tubular exterior surface, said surface having a central longitudinal axis. The member has two or more receivers, said two or more receivers including a pair of receivers, axially-spaced from one another. A handle is provided for each receiver. The apparatus can be constructed from a tube, with each receiver being formed by a pair of radially-directed apertures formed through the tube and the handle provided for said each receiver being defined by a strip of the tube separating the pair of apertures. | 01-14-2010 |
20100069206 | EXERCISE TRAINING TOOL & METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a multi-purpose exercise training tool and methods of use thereof. In one embodiment, the multi-purpose exercise training tool includes a planar bottom face and a contoured top face and is approximately elliptical-shaped or circular-shaped. The multi-purpose exercise training tool may include one or more sets of grip portions allowing a user to grip the multi-purpose exercise training tool at different arm width distances allowing the user to target different muscle groups during use. The training tool is made of a hard, durable material and can be manufactured in a variety of weights. | 03-18-2010 |
20100120591 | PORTABLE WALKING EXERCISE GYM - An exercising/rehabilitating device that is portable, durable and easily manufactured comprising of a flexible rod, a medially located pad with two weighted handles on each end of the rod. The device can be used to stretch various muscle groups by providing uniform resistance to forces, thus allowing for conditioning and muscle growth. Or, it can be slung over one's shoulders and carried when jogging or walking to reduce the stresses on the spine, because of its damping effect and its realignment and concentration of these normal forces. | 05-13-2010 |
20100160124 | WEIGHTLIFTING APPARATUS FOR PRONATION AND SUPINATION EXERCISES - A weightlifting apparatus is operative to continuously provide and adjust a force resistant to a torque produced by an exerciser that performs supination of biceps simultaneously with other exercise motions or pronation of triceps simultaneously with other exercise motions. | 06-24-2010 |
20100323854 | Press bars for weightlifting exercises and related methods for using them - A press bar for supporting a weight during a weightlifting exercise includes a body that has a first end, a second end, and a body-axis that passes through the first and second ends, wherein the body-axis is substantially horizontal when the press bar lies on a substantially horizontal surface. In addition to the body, the press bar includes a handle connected to the body. The handle includes a grip positioned relative to the body-axis. The grip has a longitudinal axis lying in a plane that is vertical when the press bar lies on a substantially horizontal surface. The position of the grip relative to the body-axis is such that the body-axis does not intersect the grip, but does intersect the plane at an angle between 45° and 135°. | 12-23-2010 |
20110143891 | PHYSICAL THERAPY REHABILITATION APPARATUS - An exercise device, comprising an elongate member which has a pair of end regions with a pair of opposed end portions. Each end portion has a body wherein each body has one of a pair of opposed first end faces and at least a pair of first weighted segments. Each of the weighted segments is removably attachable to the elongate member and/or a corresponding end portion in an operative position. Each first weighted segment also has a second end face which abuts the first end face in the operative position. Each body has a first exterior surface region including and anchor portion for attaching thereto at least one elongate resilient portion at one end of the resilient portion and to a fixed object at the opposing end. A method for using the device is also provided. | 06-16-2011 |
20120165165 | RECORDING DEVICE FOR WEIGHTLIFTING - The recording device for weightlifting is removably attached to one end of the bar of a barbell set and holds a marking or tracing implement (e.g., chalk, whiteboard marker, laser pen, etc.) removably therein. A board (for use with a marking implement) or light recording screen (for use with an optical device) is positioned near the marking or tracing implement, the marking implement being in contact with the board. The weightlifter may then perform lifts while recording the path of the bar on the board or screen by means of the marking or tracing implement. The resulting trace enables the lifter and/or his or her coach, mentor, or assistant to determine accurately the path of the bar during the lift, thereby facilitating the determination of any corrections that might be needed to the form of the weightlifter during lifting exercises. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165166 | TECHNIQUE PLATE - A technique plate is usable to engage in various exercise activities, such as weightlifting movements. The technique plate may include various elements, such as a weight amount and a diameter, which is consistent with Olympic-weightlifting standards. | 06-28-2012 |
20120220433 | OFFSET WEIGHT BARS - An offset weight bar is provided which operates with the lifter's neuro-fascial connections to increase muscle activation and recruitment of muscle groups. The offset weight bar includes a grip portion that is shaped in accordance with the neuro-fascial connections in the lifter's hands and arms. The offset weight bar also offsets the weight of the bar from the lifter's palm to a point out along the lifter's unfolded fingers. The shape of the offset weight bar operates with the offset of the weight from the palm to increase the lifter's muscle activation and muscle group recruitment in accordance with the lifter's neuro-fascial physiology. | 08-30-2012 |
20120245000 | Fitness Bar - A multi-piece fitness bar may include an outer, a middle, and an inner bar. The three bars may be annular and nested, one inside of the next in size. The inner bar may protrude from the ends of the middle bar, and the middle bar may protrude from the ends of the outer bar. A end-cap may be configured to hold the bars in place and in a staggered manner with respect to each other. The end-cap may include staggered internal surfaces, each designed to mate with and hold in place a specific bar. The multi-piece fitness may provide from several combinations of weight, depending upon which of the bars are used in combination or individually. Each bar may be coated with an external grip. The end-cap may provide for clearance fits between the three bars to protect the external grips and facilitate interchangeability. | 09-27-2012 |
20120295774 | VIBRATING WEIGHT BAR - Weight bars are disclosed that provide an enhanced workout. Specifically, weight bars of the present invention include a vibration mechanism that creates a vibration in the weight bar. Weight bars of the present invention can be configured to be held in one hand or in both hands. Additionally, the weight bars of the present invention can include a rechargeable power source for the vibration mechanism. While not in use, the weight bars of the present invention can rest on a base member. The base member may include a charging plug that mates with the charging port such that the power source for the vibration mechanism can recharge while resting on the base member. | 11-22-2012 |
20120322630 | Exercise and Training Apparatuses and Methods of Making and Using the Same - The present invention relates to apparatuses for increasing strength through exercise and training. Specifically, the present invention relates to apparatuses that increase the difficulty of well-known exercises and weight lifting techniques in order to increase the efficiency of work-outs. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatuses that promote whole-body stabilization. | 12-20-2012 |
20130035218 | DUAL GRIP BARBELL - An exercise barbell comprises two separated pairs of rings, all lying along the length of the barbell in a common plane, each ring rotatably supporting a handle member which bisects the ring. The members of each pair are closely separated at their edges, or abutting one another, and are connected by very short bars extending on opposite sides of the center line of the bar. The two pairs are separated by a pair of longer bars disposed on opposite sides of the center line of the bar. Shafts extend outwardly along the length of the barbell from the outermost ring of each pair and these extending shafts may be rotatable, for gripping by the exerciser, and can support individual weights with center holes for surrounding the bar. The dual sets of handles allow a variety of different exercises to be performed with the barbell, most commonly by a user gripping the handle supported in either the two innermost rings or the two outermost rings of each pair. | 02-07-2013 |
20130040788 | WHEELED EXERCISE DEVICE WITH ATTACHMENT POINT - A wheeled exercise device that facilitates various physical exercises is provided. In one embodiment, a device includes a shaft, a handle, a first wheel and a second wheel connected to the shaft with the handle located between the first wheel and the second wheel. The device also includes an attachment point operably connected to the shaft with the attachment point located radially outward of an outer surface of the handle and capable of rotation about a central axis of the shaft. | 02-14-2013 |
20130095984 | Multiply-Adaptable Physical Training System - An exercise device comprises a frame with a pair of longitudinal support rails arranged side by side in a spaced apart arrangement, a connecting means for connecting the rails and a first end adapted to accept a wheel. The frame is bent at its first end such that when the frame is laid level on a surface, the wheel is not in contact with the surface upon which the frame lies and when the second end of the frame is raised, the wheel engages the surface. The frame also has one or more weight support members for receiving weights such as weight plates. | 04-18-2013 |
20130116096 | WEIGHT-LIFTING BARS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE WEIGHT-LIFTING BARS, AND A METHOD OF WEIGHT-LIFTING - A weight-lifting bar is provided. The weight-lifting bar includes a tubular member having a first end portion and a second end portion. The tubular member further includes an internal region. The weight-lifting bar further includes a plurality of balls disposed in the internal region of the tubular member that at least partially fills the internal region. The weight-lifting bar further includes a first endcap member configured to be coupled to the first end portion, and a second endcap member configured to be coupled to the second end portion. | 05-09-2013 |
20130137555 | WEIGHTED EXERCISE DEVICE PROVIDING MULTIPLE GRIPS - Weighted and stackable exercise device includes a body defining a hollow cavity opening at a first edge thereof. The body has a side wall having at least one cut-out. An outwardly projecting rim is on the tubular portion of the body. A handle is in the cavity. The rim provides a first grip for a user during use of the exercise device and the handle provides a second grip for the user. By providing two different grips on the same weighted exercise device, a user can safely and efficiently perform a larger variety of exercises in comparison to using conventional exercise devices that include a single type of grip. The user can pass their fingers and hand from an exterior of the device through each cut-out and over the rim to grip the device in another manner and perform more and different exercises. | 05-30-2013 |
20130165300 | ALUMINUM CLAD WEIGHT LIFTING BAR AND DUMB BELLS - An anodized metal cladded bar bell and dumb bell having color and/or other decorative elements applied to the aluminum cladding wherein the aluminum cladding is configured in substantially the same size and shape as the bar bell part on which it is mounted in covering relation thereto. | 06-27-2013 |
20130244842 | Handle Adaptor For Weight Training Device - A handle adaptor is provided for a weight training device. The handle adaptor includes a handle extending from a neck having a first end and a second end. A slot is defined in the neck. The slot has an opening adapted to receive a bar of the weight training device. the slot further includes a seat for supporting the bar of the weight training device. A biasing member may also be provided to bias the bar against the seat of the slot. | 09-19-2013 |
20130252789 | WEIGHTED EXERCISE BAR - A weighted exercise bar has an elongate housing with an inner cavity extending between a first end and a second end of the elongate housing. There is an access opening to the inner cavity, and three or more elongate elements are removably disposed in the inner cavity. There is at least one weighted element adjacent to the first end or the second end and at least one spacer element. A combined length of the elongate elements is substantially the same as a length of the inner cavity. | 09-26-2013 |
20130267393 | WEIGHTED EXERCISE DEVICE PROVIDING MULTIPLE GRIPS - Weighted and stackable exercise device includes a body defining a hollow cavity opening at a first edge thereof. The body has a side wall having at least one cut-out. An outwardly projecting rim is arranged on the tubular portion of the body. A handle is arranged in the cavity. The rim provides a first grip for a user during use of the exercise device and the handle provides a second grip for the user. By providing two different grips on the same weighted exercise device, a user can safely and efficiently perform a larger variety of exercises in comparison to using conventionally shaped exercise devices that include only a single type of grip. The user can also pass their fingers and hand from an exterior of the device through each cut-out and over the rim to grip the device in another manner and perform even more and different exercises using the exercise device. | 10-10-2013 |
20130296145 | EXERCISE STAFF - An exercise staff is comprised of two half staffs which can be coupled together. Each half staff includes a handle portion and a base portion, connected by a spring. An inner cylinder connected to the handle portion has an L-shaped groove with an axial segment. A pin in the base portion engages the groove and when the pin is in the axial portion of the groove, the handle and base portions may be separated with resistance by the spring. The handle portion is adapted to receive inserts of varying weights to modify the mass of the staff in use. | 11-07-2013 |
20130310229 | Exercise Apparatus - An apparatus for exercising muscles of a user. At least one member has a dynamic mass distribution that changes according to an orientation of the apparatus. The orientation of the apparatus may be altered by the user so as to exercise the user's muscles. | 11-21-2013 |
20140005011 | Volumetric Weight System for Enhancing Fitness | 01-02-2014 |
20140018213 | Safety Device For Barbell - A barbell includes a rod having two grab portions and a protection area is located between the two grab portions. Two load portions are connected to two ends of the rod respectively. A metallic sleeve is mounted to the protection area of the rod and has multiple slits defined through the wall of the sleeve. The metallic sleeve protects the user from being injured by the broken ends of the rod when the rod is broken. | 01-16-2014 |
20140024504 | EXERCISE WEIGHTS AND BARBELLS THEREFOR - An exercise weight comprises a plate having a width, a length and a thickness. The length is substantially greater than the width, and the width is substantially greater than the thickness. The plate has opposed longitudinal edges and opposed end edges, and has opposed lengthwise grip apertures adjacent respective longitudinal edges and opposed end grip apertures adjacent respective end edges. The grip apertures cooperate with their respective edges to form lengthwise handgrips and end handgrips. A barbell comprises a main support portion for receiving exercise weights and which includes at least one mounting projection adapted to be received in a corresponding aperture in one of the exercise weights to support the exercise weight on the barbell. Opposed lifting handles extend outwardly from opposite ends of the main support portion and an elongated lifting bar is carried by and spaced from the main support portion. | 01-23-2014 |
20140024505 | EXERCISE WEIGHTS AND BARBELLS THEREFOR - An exercise weight comprises a plate having a width, a length and a thickness. The length is substantially greater than the width, and the width is substantially greater than the thickness. The plate has opposed longitudinal edges and opposed end edges, and has opposed lengthwise grip apertures adjacent respective longitudinal edges and opposed end grip apertures adjacent respective end edges. The grip apertures cooperate with their respective edges to form lengthwise handgrips and end handgrips. A barbell comprises a main support portion for receiving exercise weights and which includes at least one mounting projection adapted to be received in a corresponding aperture in one of the exercise weights to support the exercise weight on the barbell. Opposed lifting handles extend outwardly from opposite ends of the main support portion and an elongated lifting bar is carried by and spaced from the main support portion. | 01-23-2014 |
20140045659 | Core Exercise Bar - The Core Exercise Bar is a weighted exercise bar capable of extending from 30 inches to 74 inches and is designed to relieve lower back, neck, joint and mussel pain and has the ability to add extra weight to the bar allowing a person to perform barbell type exercises. The weight of the Core Exercise Bar can be adjusted to fit the requirements of the individual. With the Core Exercise Bar a person can perform a complete hole body exercise program. | 02-13-2014 |
20140045660 | Compressible Barbell Adapter - A compressible barbell adapter is disclosed, which consists of a compression-retraction member fastened to a hollow shaft for use on a bar. The compression and retraction movement of the compression-retraction member is generally achieved by means of a pinion and a rack system, and can be utilized in conjunction with dampening means. Slidable handles are also connected to the compression-retraction member, and serve to slide along the axis of the hollow shaft, and thus along the bar. The compressible barbell adapter is meant to be fastened onto existing bars or barbells such that additional exertion is focused on the pectoral, deltoid and back muscles during various exercises. | 02-13-2014 |
20140057762 | WEIGHTLIFTING SWIVEL WRIST HOOK - Disclosed herein is an invention directed to a weightlifting aid that an individual would utilize. More specifically, the present invention generally relates to a device directed to a weightlifting aid that an individual would couple to their hand to assist in the lifting of weights in an exercise or fitness environment. In one embodiment, the weightlifting swivel wrist hook is comprised of a user attachment element, a swivel element, and a hooking element. In another embodiment, the user attachment element is a wristband that allows attachment of the device to the user's wrist through various strapping means such as velcro, buttons, clips, and/or buckles. The swivel element is connected to the user attachment element and the hooking element and allows the hooking element to rotate about the swivel elements' pivot point. This movement of the hooking element allows the user to position the hooking element in an in use position or an out of use position. By allowing the hooking element to swivel or rotate to an out of use position, this will allow the user of the device to quickly move the hooking element out of the way without the user having to remove the device from their wrist. | 02-27-2014 |
20140073494 | HAND-HELD EXERCISE WEIGHT - An exercise weight includes a weight member, a handle member spaced apart from and substantially surrounding the weight member, and at least one attachment member joining the weight member to the handle member so that the weight member is located inside the handle member. The exercise weight has a relatively narrow profile, or width, to avoid contact with the body during exercise. | 03-13-2014 |
20140080686 | CONVERTIBLE SINGLE AND DUAL EXERCISE HAND WEIGHTS - Disclosed is a convertible single and dual exercise hand weight that allows an exerciser who uses hand weights to work out with a unique weight device that can be used as either a single item in a dumbbell configuration to stress one hand and arm at a time, or to alter the configuration to the mode of two comparable weights to exercise both hands and arms simultaneously such as while walking or jogging/running. The latter mode has the advantage of providing balance on both sides of the body, compared to a single dumbbell or equivalent. A locking mechanism holds the two separate single-ended weights securely in the dumbbell mode. | 03-20-2014 |
20140121074 | EXERCISE BAR AND METHOD - The present invention provides an improved exercise bar and method for dynamically training muscles using multi-axial, multi-planar and multi-directional movements. The present improved exercise bar has a cylindrical, axially extending handle section, a first weighted end and a second weighted end, such that each weighted end has a greater mass than a section of the handle section of equal length. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121075 | Apparatus And Methods Of Using A Flexible Barbell For Enhancing The Benefits Of Weightlifting - A system, and method, for training athletes to increase power is provided in a flexible barbell for enhancing weight lifting exercises. The flexible barbell has an elongated shape comprising ends. At least one flexible bar may be included when an elongated shape with a center is used. Weights are attached to the shape near the ends. The shape bends relative to a tangent to the center in response to the center of the flexible barbell being moved. | 05-01-2014 |
20140187392 | Multi-Handled Weighted Fitness Device - A multi-handled weighted fitness device. The device is a free weight comprised of a rectangular frame connected by a pair of opposing Y-shaped weighted members. The rectangular frame is comprised of four cylindrical side members that can be variously gripped by a user. The size of the opposing Y-shaped weighted members can be varied to alter the weight of the device. A central connecting member is joined to a base stem of each of the opposing Y-shaped weighted members. A user can also optionally grip the central connecting member. | 07-03-2014 |
20140200119 | BARBELL ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPACT ABSORBING WEIGHTS AND SWIVEL END - A barbell assembly includes a bar and a weight subassembly adjacent each end of the bar. Each weight subassembly includes a wheel with a predetermined pattern of through holes and an inflatable component around the periphery of the wheel. A hub defines a flange having a plurality of through holes corresponding to the through holes on the wheel for securing the wheel to the hub with fasteners. The hub is secured to the bar with fasteners, or the flange is secured to the bar by welding or with fasteners. An outer end of the bar is provided with a U-shaped swivel having a hook that rotates freely relative to the outer end and the grip portion of the bar. The barbell assembly may be utilized to perform weight training exercises without causing damage to an exercise surface, and may be locked to an immovable fixture using a tether and a lock. | 07-17-2014 |
20140206509 | WEIGHTED EXERCISE DEVICE PROVIDING MULTIPLE GRIPS - Weighted and stackable exercise device includes a body defining a hollow cavity opening at a first edge thereof. The body has a side wall having at least one cut-out. An outwardly projecting rim is arranged on the tubular portion of the body. A handle is arranged in the cavity. The rim provides a first grip for a user during use of the exercise device and the handle provides a second grip for the user. By providing different grips on the same weighted exercise device, a user can safely and efficiently perform a larger variety of exercises in comparison to using conventionally shaped exercise devices that include only a single type of grip. The user can also pass their fingers and hand from an exterior of the device through each cut-out and over the rim to grip the device in another manner and perform even more and different exercises using the exercise device. | 07-24-2014 |
20140221173 | EXERCISE WEIGHT LIFTING BAR - Exercise apparatus is provided including a support portion and one or more gripping means movably mounted directly or indirectly on said support portion. Resistance means are provided on and/or associated with the gripping means and/or the support portion to provide a resistance against which or relative to which a user can move the one or more gripping means in use. | 08-07-2014 |
20140243167 | Embedded Shelf For Improving Grip On Exercise Equipment With A Single Gripping Member - Weight lifters have perpetually tried to find ways to improve their grip when performing heavier lifts. This invention discloses an embedded shelf that is securely fastened directly to the weight equipment. This embedded shelf allows a lifter to still perform heavy lifts without any safety concerns due to potential loss of grip. Another benefit of the embedded shelf is that it allows a lifter to quickly release the equipment if a safety concern arises. This shelf is directly fastened to weight equipment where a user grips a single member with both hands when performing various exercises that rely on different mechanisms to provide resistance for the lifting exercise. | 08-28-2014 |
20140249002 | LIQUID-CONTAINING WEIGHTED DEVICE SUITABLE FOR USE IN FITNESS, TRAINING, CONDITIONING AND/OR REHABILITATION - Liquid-containing weighted device usable on land and/or in water and suitable for use in fitness, training, conditioning and/or rehabilitation. According to one embodiment, the device may include a closed receptacle, at least a portion of which may be transparent or translucent to permit a user to view its contents. The receptacle may be partially filled with a mixture of a liquid, such as water, and one or more insoluble solid materials, such as glitter and/or gravel. The mixture, when in motion, creates an inertia that provides an undertow reaction to assist with reverse movements to reduce or to eliminate kinetic joint load. In addition, as the mixture is in motion, the gravel scrapes against the inner surface of the receptacle, thereby enabling the device to create a rhythmic sound when being used, which may enhance its usability when a user is exercising to music. | 09-04-2014 |
20140274595 | WEIGHTLIFTING BAR SYSTEM - An example weightlifting bar system includes a bar shaft, and a sleeve on at least one end of the bar shaft. A first bearing and race assembly supporting the sleeve in a first position and at least a second bearing and race assembly supporting the sleeve in a second position, each bearing and race assembly having an outer bearing assembly adjacent the sleeve and an inner bearing race adjacent the bar shaft. The outer bearing assembly rotates around the inner bearing race while the inner bearing race remains substantially stationary relative to the bar shaft. | 09-18-2014 |
20140287889 | Barbell - A bar bell comprises a plate-accepting bar that extends longitudinally between two end regions at which weight plates can be mounted, a longitudinally-extending handle positioned above the plate-accepting bar and supported by the barbell, a pair of barbell-supporting brackets positioned at respective end regions of the plate-accepting bar to stably support the barbell on a supporting surface without contact between mounted weight plates and the supporting surface, and at least one longitudinally-extending fulcrum bar affixed to the barbell in such a way that it is positioned to contact a user's forearm during a bicep curl and create a lever arm vis-à-vis the handle that maintains the barbell's center of gravity in a lagging position with respect to the user's hands so as to exert enhanced resistance to the curling movement during the movement. | 09-25-2014 |
20140336019 | EXERCISE BAR - An exercise bar having a cross sectional shape in the form of an octagon, and composed of a longitudinal body with stabilizer ends attached to the ends thereof. The longitudinal body has a central axis constant through its length, and can be manufactured with materials such as hard woods, plastic, certain metals, sponge rubber, or any resilient material which resists bending or deflection when used in specific exercises. The material can be selected to be lightweight to ensure persons of any strength level can use the exercise bar. The stabilizer ends are secured to the ends of the longitudinal body, and can be any type of rubber material or material that grips a smooth surface, such as laminated wood flooring, to prevent slippage of the longitudinal body. | 11-13-2014 |
20150031508 | MULTIFACETED LINEAR TRAINING DEVICE - The present invention, the Multifaceted Linear Training Device, is a pliable exercise device that allows the user to perform various resistance exercises. This exercise invention consists of a resilient pliable outer shell, a supple padded inner sheath, and a flexible weighted inner mass with a multitude of fastening straps and handles designed to enhance the strength training effectiveness of this device. These handles provide an ergonomic user interface for this resistance system and thus a unique method to exercise the entire body. When the straps and handles are combined, this innovative device may be transformed into a weight vest and worn during exercise. This multifaceted resistance system allows the user a choice of dead, dynamic, or progressive weight training options. This invention may also be integrated with free-weights and other traditional workout equipment to create new enhanced training exercises. | 01-29-2015 |
20150297939 | COMPRESSIBLE BARBELL ADAPTER - A compressible barbell adapter is disclosed, which consists of a compression-retraction member fastened to a hollow shaft for use on a bar. The compression and retraction movement of the compression-retraction member is generally achieved by means of a pinion and a rack system, and can be utilized in conjunction with dampening means. Slidable handles are also connected to the compression-retraction member, and serve to slide along the axis of the hollow shaft, and thus along the bar. The compressible barbell adapter is meant to be fastened onto existing bars or barbells such that additional exertion is focused on the pectoral, deltoid and back muscles during various exercises. | 10-22-2015 |
20150306444 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device includes a pair of hollow tubular members. Each hollow tubular member includes an outer tube, and a pair of end plates that seal respective ends of the outer tube, such that an enclosed space is defined within the outer tube. Removable plugs allow flowable material to be admitted into the enclosed spaces. A bar connects to the pair of hollow tubular members and holds the hollow tubular members in a spaced-apart state. When the enclosed spaces are partially filled with flowable material, a “slosh effect” occurs that exercises certain muscles or muscle groups. | 10-29-2015 |
20150306446 | FLEXIBLE HANDLE FOR A DUMBBELL WEIGHT - A flexible handle for a dumbbell weight may include a strap having a first section and a second section. A first end of the strap may attach to a second end of the strap. A spacer rod may be placed within a spacer pocket created by the attachment of the first end of the strap and the second end of the strap within the first section of the strap. A second strap may attach to the second section of the strap. A handle rod may be placed within a handle rod pocket between the second strap and the strap. | 10-29-2015 |
20160023038 | EXERCISE DEVICE WITH SPRINGS - An exercise device comprises a bar, a compression spring and a handgrip, wherein the handgrip abuts the compression spring. The handgrip is axially rotatable around the bar and is movable along the length of the bar. Upon performing an exercise, a user may rotate the handgrip while exerting lateral force on the handgrip, and consequently pushing the compression spring either inward or outward. In an embodiment, a weight may be added to add resistance by weight in addition to resistance by spring. In another embodiment, the exercise device may be connected to another exercise device or a plurality of exercise devices comprising the same elements. Depending on the user's skill, physical strength and particular exercise regime, the user may use a single compression spring or multiple compression springs, and either no weight, a single weight or multiple weights, to provide simultaneous training of different muscle groups in a single exercise. | 01-28-2016 |
20160074694 | Exercise Biased Weight - An exercise biased weight includes a weight body defining a center of mass and a through offset bore formed at the weight body at a position offset to the center of mass thereof, wherein a diameter of the offset bore is slightly larger than a diameter of a weight bar member for enabling the weight bar member to slidably pass through the offset bore so as to retain the weight body at the weight bar member. Therefore, the weight body is lifted to generate a downward weight force to against an unwanted shaking movement of the weight body. | 03-17-2016 |
20160101312 | KEYED WEIGHT SYSTEM - Disclosed is a system which prevents weights from being misplaced within an exercise environment. The system prevents a weight from being placed in an incorrect position of a weight rack. By using a keyed weight and weight rack the user is required to place the weight correctly in order for the weight to properly seat on the weight rack. The weights are keyed in such a way as to allow use on any properly sized dumbbell or barbell whilst limiting placement on an incorrect weight rack. This system eliminates the need to sort weights and therefore drastically reduces the amount of effort required to maintain the weight system in addition to reducing the time which is required to locate a specific weight plate. | 04-14-2016 |
20160121157 | PORTABLE FULL-BODY WORKOUT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A full-body workout system comprises a cooler having a hinged lid and defining an insulated compartment and an adjustable weighted bottom portion, at least two drink bottles having an adjustable weighted bottom portion and configured for releasable attachment to the cooler, at least one cooler handle configured for releasable attachment to the cooler and the at least two drink bottles, a full-body workout strap having a strap body with first and second ends, each end including a padded hand grip and a latching mechanism configured for releasable attachment to the cooler, wherein the cooler may be carried by at least the at least one cooler handle and the full-body workout strap. | 05-05-2016 |
20160144221 | Exercise Bar - A portable exercise device for use in resistance training programs is provided, which can comprise: a hollow bar; multiple resistance bands, each shorter than the hollow bar; multiple anchor members for securing the resistance bands to the bar; multiple attachable and detachable handles; wherein one end of each resistance band is coupled to an anchor member; wherein an opposing end of each resistance band is operably configured for attachment to a handle; such that each resistance band is contained completely within the bar during rest and is capable of extending outside the bar during use when attached to a handle. Such devices can be used by attaching a handle to a resistance band at each end of the hollow bar, gripping the bar with hands, placing feet in the handles, and moving the bar away from the feet to create resistance in the bands thereby exercising the user's body. Such devices can also be used by attaching a handle to the resistance band at each end of the hollow bar, whereby the handle is three-sided and each side serves a different adapted function; for example, one side may be configured for gripping by a user's hand, one side may be configured for engaging by the user's foot, and one side may be configured to anchor to an anchoring structure. | 05-26-2016 |