U.S. patent application number 13/941935 was filed with the patent office on 2014-03-06 for exercise device.
The applicant listed for this patent is Robert Kennedy. Invention is credited to Robert Kennedy.
Application Number | 20140066262 13/941935 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 50188326 |
Filed Date | 2014-03-06 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140066262 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Kennedy; Robert |
March 6, 2014 |
EXERCISE DEVICE
Abstract
An exercise device having multiple components that are
lightweight and easily storable is described and taught. The
exercise device is a platform that may have a non-slip surface. The
individual components may include fitness blocks, resistance bands,
balance arches, and rollers. Theses components may be used
singularly or in conjunction with one another. This allows a user
to perform a number of exercises including strength training and
resistance training along with other aerobic and anaerobic
exercises. When not in use, these components store underneath the
platform in designated recesses. In some cases, there is a lid or
covering for any number of the recesses. The device, as a whole, is
lightweight, portable and easily used in small spaces creating an
ideal workout device.
Inventors: |
Kennedy; Robert; (Ottawa,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
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Kennedy; Robert |
Ottawa |
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CA |
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Family ID: |
50188326 |
Appl. No.: |
13/941935 |
Filed: |
July 15, 2013 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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61671255 |
Jul 13, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
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482/52 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/4035 20151001;
A63B 21/0442 20130101; A63B 21/00047 20130101; A63B 21/0552
20130101; A63B 23/03541 20130101; A63B 23/0458 20130101; A63B
71/0036 20130101; A63B 2225/093 20130101; A63B 21/0004 20130101;
A63B 22/16 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/52 |
International
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A63B 22/16 20060101
A63B022/16 |
Claims
1: An exercise device, comprising: a platform having a top side, a
bottom side, and a peripheral sides, wherein the exercise device
has a height measured as the distance between the top side and a
surface upon which the platform is placed.
2: The exercise device of claim 1, further comprising at least one
fitness block being capable of positioned beneath the bottom side
of the platform, wherein there is at least one fitness block
receiving recess residing on the bottom side of the platform, and
the fitness block is capable of residing securely in the fitness
block receiving recess, adjusting the height of the exercise
device.
3: The exercise device of claim 2, wherein there are a plurality of
fitness blocks, there are two fitness block receiving recesses
residing on the bottom side of the platform, and each fitness block
being capable of residing securely in the fitness block receiving
recess and adjusting the height of the exercise device.
4: The exercise device of claim 3, wherein each fitness block
comprises an upper piece having a top surface a lower piece having
a bottom concave, wherein the upper piece is securely attached to
and positioned upon the lower piece, and the bottom concave is
capable of receiving an upper piece from another fitness block.
5: The exercise device of claim 4, further comprising at least one
support cap, wherein each support cap is capable of being
positioned beneath the fitness block, adjusting the height of the
exercise device.
6: The exercise device of claim 5, wherein there are a plurality of
identical support caps.
7: The exercise device of claim 6, wherein the fitness blocks are
made of plastics and the support caps are made of plastics.
8: The exercise device of claim 1, further comprising at least one
balance arch, each balance arch comprising an arch section with a
concave side, a protruding side, a first end and a second end; and
two connecting sections attached to the first end and the second
end.
9: The exercise device of claim 8, wherein there are two identical
balance arches.
10: The exercise device of claim 9, wherein there are balance arch
receiving recesses residing on the bottom side of the platform, the
connecting sections of the balance arches are capable of being
securely positioned in the balance arch receiving recesses,
allowing the concaving side to face the bottom side of the platform
and the protruding side to face away from the bottom side,
adjusting the height of the exercise device and allowing the
platform to rock on the surface upon which the exercise device is
placed.
11: The exercise device of claim 10, wherein there are balance arch
resting recesses residing on the bottom side of the platform, the
balance arches are capable of being securely positioned in the
balance arch resting recesses without changing the height of the
exercise device.
12: The exercise device of claim 10, wherein each balance arch
further comprises an anti-slipping layer attached to the protruding
side.
13: The exercise device of claim 1, further comprising at least one
roller having a roller frame and a roller ball rotatably attached
to the roller frame.
14: The exercise device of claim 13, wherein there are a plurality
of rollers.
15: The exercise device of claim 14, wherein there are roller
receiving recesses residing on the bottom side of the platform, the
roller frames are capable of being securely positioned in the
roller receiving recesses, making the roller balls to face the
surface upon which the exercise device is placed, adjusting the
height of the exercise device, and allowing the exercise device to
slide on the surface with rotation of the roller balls.
16: The exercise device of claim 14, wherein the device comprises
at least one support cap capable of being positioned beneath the
fitness black and roller receiving recesses residing on the support
caps, the roller frames are capable of being securely positioned in
the roller receiving recesses, making the roller balls to face the
surface upon which the exercise device is placed, adjusting the
height of the exercise device, and allowing the exercise device to
slide on the surface with rotation of the roller balls.
17: The exercise device of claim 1, further comprising at least one
resistance band assembly comprising a resistance band having a top
end and a bottom end, a handle attached to the top end, an
adjustment strap attached to the bottom end, and an attachment
member connected to the adjustment strap.
18: The exercise device of claim 17, wherein there is a plurality
of resistance band assemblies having an identical structure.
19: The exercise device of claim 18, wherein each resistance band
assembly further comprising a carabineer connecting the adjustment
strap to the resistance band.
20: The exercise device of claim 19, wherein there is a plurality
of identical resistance band assembly attachment mechanisms on the
platform.
21: The exercise device of claim 20, wherein the resistance band
assembly attachment mechanisms are resistance band assembly
attachment recesses on the peripheral sides of the platform, and
the attachment members are capable of securely attach the
resistance band assembly to the resistance band assembly attachment
recesses.
22: The exercise device of claim 21, wherein the resistance band
assembly attachment recesses extends from the top side to the
bottom side of the platform, and the attachment members are plugs
each having an elongated body and an enlarged head, wherein the
elongated bodies are placed in the resistance band assembly
attachment recesses and the enlarged heads are stuck to the bottom
side of the platform, securing the resistance band assembly to the
platform.
23: The exercise device of claim 18, wherein the length of the
adjustable strap is capable of being adjusted.
24: The exercise device of claim 18, wherein there is a resistance
band assembly resting recess residing on the bottom side of the
platform, the resistance band assemblies are capable of being
securely positioned in the resistance band assembly resting
recess.
25: The exercise device of claim 24, further comprising a storage
cover capable of covering the resistance band assembly resting
recess.
26: The exercise device of claim 1, further comprising an
anti-slippery layer positioned above the top side of the
platform.
27: The exercise device of claim 26, wherein an anti-slippery layer
is made of rubber.
Description
CLAIM OF PRIORITY
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Application No.
61/671,255 filed Jul. 13, 2012 which is herein fully incorporated
by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The current invention relates to a multi-function device
used for physical exercise. In particular, the current invention
relates to an exercise device that may be used for different types
of physical training such as flexibility exercises, strength
training, stability & core exercises, aerobic exercises, and
anaerobic exercises.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Exercise equipment consists of a wide variety of equipment.
It can be as simple as an inflatable ball, or as advanced as a
treadmill employing the latest in technology. As a nation, our
waistlines are expanding, putting a premium on cost effective,
multi-purpose exercise equipment. In order to perform many
different exercises, one must purchase numerous pieces of
equipment. It is typical for a person to purchase individual
weights, machines, resistance bands, balancing apparatus, and other
forms of exercise equipment. Once purchased, the vast quantity of
equipment can take up an overabundance of space. This leads to
unsightly equipment being stored in places that are out of the way
such as closets, basements, or garages. Unfortunately, this often
leads to a decrease in equipment use. Another downside to current
exercise equipment is the astronomical cost. Each individual
component must generally be purchased separately. It is typical for
a purchaser of a set of dumbbells to purchase two dumbbells in
order to have a set, the purchaser paying for each individual
dumbbell. Other times, a user will purchase a resistance band and
need to purchase the bands and the handles separately. Thus, there
is a need for a simple, cost effective solution to the
aforementioned shortcomings. It is desirable to have a system that
has all the basic components one may need in one easy to store and
use apparatus. The current invention addresses these needs.
[0004] Various devices are known in the art. However, their
structure and means of operation are substantially different from
the present disclosure. The other inventions fail to solve all the
problems taught by the present disclosure. At least one embodiment
of this invention is presented in the drawings below and will be
described in more detail herein.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The current invention discloses an exercise device having: a
platform having a top side, a bottom side, and peripheral sides,
wherein the exercise device has a height measured as the distance
between the top side and a surface upon which the platform is
placed. The platform has an anti-slip layer, preferably rubber,
positioned on the top surface. The exercise device further has at
least one fitness block being capable of being positioned beneath
the bottom side of the platform, wherein there is at least one
fitness block receiving recess residing on the bottom side of the
platform, and the fitness block is capable of residing securely in
the fitness block receiving recess, adjusting the height of the
exercise device.
[0006] The exercise device has a number of fitness blocks, and
there are two fitness block receiving recesses residing on the
bottom side of the platform. Each of the fitness blocks are capable
of residing securely in the fitness block receiving recess and
adjusting the height of the exercise device as a whole. Each
fitness block has an upper piece having a top surface and a lower
piece having a bottom concave, wherein the upper piece is securely
attached to and positioned upon the lower piece, and the bottom
concave is capable of receiving an upper piece from another fitness
block. The fitness blocks may further have at least one support
cap, wherein each support cap is capable of being positioned
beneath the fitness block, adjusting the height of the exercise
device. The fitness blocks are preferably made of plastics and the
support caps are made of plastics.
[0007] The exercise device further has at least one, and preferably
two identical, balance arches with each balance arch having an arch
section with a concave side, a protruding side, a first end and a
second end, and two connecting sections attached to the first end
and the second end. The exercise device has balance arch receiving
recesses residing on the bottom side of the platform, wherein the
connecting sections of the balance arches are capable of being
securely positioned in the balance arch receiving recesses,
allowing the concaving side to face the bottom side of the platform
and the protruding side to face away from the bottom side, and
adjusting the height of the exercise device and allowing the
platform to rock on the surface upon which the exercise device is
placed. In some instances the balance arches will not change the
height of the exercise device. Each arch may also have an anti-slip
layer attached thereto.
[0008] The exercise device also has at least one roller having a
roller frame and a roller ball rotatably attached to the roller
frame. The exercise device has roller receiving recesses residing
on the bottom side of the platform, wherein the roller frames are
capable of being securely positioned in the roller receiving
recesses, making the roller balls to face the surface upon which
the exercise device is place, adjusting the height of the exercise
device, and allowing the exercise device to slide on the surface
with rotation of the roller balls. Additionally, there are roller
receiving recesses residing on the support caps, where the roller
frames are capable of being securely positioned in the roller
receiving recesses, making the roller balls to face the surface
upon which the exercise device is place, adjusting the height of
the exercise device, and allowing the exercise device to slide on
the surface with rotation of the roller balls.
[0009] The exercise device also has at least one resistance band
assembly. The resistance band assembly is made up of a resistance
band having a top end and a bottom end, a handle attached to the
top end, an adjustment strap attached to the bottom end, and an
attachment member connected to the adjustment strap. Additionally,
each resistance band may have a carabineer connecting the
adjustment strap to the resistance band. The exercise device has a
plurality of resistance band assembly attachment mechanisms on the
platform, where each resistance band assembly attachment mechanism
has the same structure. The resistance band assembly attachment
mechanisms are resistance band assembly attachment recesses on the
peripheral sides of the platform, and the attachment members are
capable of securely attach the resistance band assembly to the
resistance band assembly attachment recesses. The resistance band
assembly attachment recesses extends from the top side to the
bottom side of the platform, and the attachment members are plugs
that each have an elongated body and an enlarged head. The
elongated bodies are placed in the resistance band assembly
attachment recesses and the enlarged heads are stuck to the bottom
side of the platform, securing the resistance band assembly to the
platform. Each of the resistance bands adjustment straps are
capable of being adjusted for length. Additionally, the resistance
band assemblies can be secured in a resistance band assembly
resting recess on the bottom of the exercise device. An optional
cover helps to secure the resistance bands in place.
[0010] In general, the present invention succeeds in conferring the
following, and others not mentioned, benefits and objectives.
[0011] It is an object of the present invention to provide an
exercise device having numerous exercise equipment options.
[0012] It is an object of the present invention to provide an
exercise device with easily interchangeable parts.
[0013] It is an object of the present invention to provide internal
storage for the various components of the device.
[0014] It is an object of the present invention to provide a means
for adjusting the height of the workout surface.
[0015] It is an object of the present invention to provide a full
body workout.
[0016] It is an object of the present invention to provide an
exercise device that is easily maneuverable.
[0017] It is an object of the present invention to provide an
exercise device that can be stored easily.
[0018] It is an object of the present invention to provide an
exercise device with multiple attachments.
[0019] It is an object of the present invention to provide a safe
workout device.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of
the present invention.
[0021] FIG. 2A is a bottom view of a preferred embodiment of the
present invention with component pieces in storage
[0022] FIG. 2B is a bottom view of a preferred embodiment of the
present invention with component pieces removed from storage.
[0023] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a fitness block component of
the present invention.
[0024] FIG. 4 is an underside view of a preferred embodiment of the
present invention demonstrating the implementation of the fitness
blocks.
[0025] FIG. 5 is a side view of the resistance strap component of
the present invention.
[0026] FIG. 6 is a side view of the present invention with the
resistance straps in place.
[0027] FIG. 7 is a side view of a balance arch component of the
present invention.
[0028] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the present invention with
the balance arches secured in place.
[0029] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a roller assembly component
of the present invention.
[0030] FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the present invention
demonstrating the implementation of the roller assembly.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now
be described with reference to the drawings. Identical elements in
the various figures are identified, as far as possible, with the
same reference numerals. Reference will now be made in detail to
embodiments of the present invention. Such embodiments are provided
by way of explanation of the present invention, which is not
intended to be limited thereto. In fact, those of ordinary skill in
the art may appreciate upon reading the present specification and
viewing the present drawings that various modifications and
variations can be made thereto without deviating from the
innovative concepts of the invention.
[0032] Referring to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows the exercise device
1 having a platform 10 that may be any shape and size. The
preferred shape is a cuboid or a similar structure with a top view
of a rectangle. However, other shapes are also acceptable as long
as the basic functions of the exercise device 1 may be carried out.
For example, the top view may be oval or square. The top of the
platform 10 may also have an anti-slippery layer 11. This
anti-slippery layer 11 is preferably rubber, but other comparable
materials such as silicone may suffice. The size of the platform 10
may vary. With a rectangular top view, the length may be between
25.4 cm (10 inches) and 254 cm (100 inches), with the preferred
range of 50.8-101.6 cm (20-40 inches); the width may be between
12.7 cm (5 inches) and 254 cm (100 inches), with the preferred
range of 25.4-63.5 cm (10-25 inches). The height, as indicated
above, is adjustable, with the preferred range of 2.54-127 cm (1-50
inches).
[0033] In FIGS. 2A and 2B, one can see the components stored in
their respective areas in the exercise device 1 and subsequently
removed from their storage positions. There is at least one fitness
block receiving recess 42 and preferably two with each one being
located approximately equal distance on each side of the midline of
the exercise device 1. The fitness blocks 22 stack upon one another
and fit securely into the fitness block receiving recess 42.
[0034] In order to accommodate the balance arches 26 when the
arches are not in use, there are balance arch resting recesses
residing 27 on the bottom side of the platform, the balance arches
26 are capable of being securely positioned in the balance arch
resting recesses 27 without changing the height of the exercise
device. When the balance arches 26 are in the balance arch resting
recess 27, they are held in place by rotatable pegs 30. These
rotatable pegs 30 are plastic arms that rotate to cover a portion
of the balance arch 26 to prevent movement when not in use.
[0035] To accommodate the resistance band assemblies 20 when they
are not in use, there is a resistance band assembly resting recess
31 residing on the bottom side of the platform 1, the resistance
band assemblies 20 may be securely placed in the resistance band
assembly resting recess 31. In addition, the exercise device 1 may
include a storage cover (not shown) capable of covering the
resistance band assembly resting recess 31.
[0036] The rollers 24 fit into roller receiving recesses 32. There
should be at least as many roller recesses 32 as there are rollers
24. The roller frame 21 is adapted to fit within the roller
receiving recess 32 while still permitting the roller 24 to be
removed with ease.
[0037] FIG. 3 shows that the fitness blocks 22 have features that
may permit the fitness blocks 22 to be stacked upon one another to
adjust the height of the platform 10. To achieve this goal, the
fitness block 22 may have an upper piece 40 having a top surface
41, a lower piece having a bottom concave 43 (see FIG. 4), wherein
the upper piece 40 is securely attached to and positioned upon the
lower piece, and the bottom concave 43 is capable of receiving an
upper piece 40 from another fitness block 22. Furthermore, the
exercise device 1 may include a plurality of support caps 45 (see
FIG. 10), wherein each support cap 45 is capable of being
positioned beneath the fitness block 22, adjusting the height of
the exercise device 1. The fitness block 22 may further have a
non-slip surface (not shown) disposed around a bottom
perimeter.
[0038] In FIG. 4 the exercise device 1 may include at least one
fitness block 22 being capable of being positioned beneath the
bottom side of the platform 10. There is at least one fitness block
receiving recess 42 residing on the bottom side of the platform 10,
and the fitness block 22 may reside securely in the fitness block
receiving recess 42, adjusting the height of the exercise device 1.
Preferably, there are a plurality of fitness blocks 22. There may
be two fitness block receiving recesses 42 residing on the bottom
side of the platform, and each fitness block 22 being capable of
residing securely in the fitness block receiving recess 42 and
adjusting the height of the exercise device 1. The fitness blocks
22 have a bottom concave 43 which allows the stacking of the
fitness blocks 22. The upper piece 40 of one fitness block 22 fits
into the bottom concave 43 of another fitness block 22. This will
adjust the height of the platform 10, and by adjusting the height
of the platform 10, the strenuousness of the exercise may be
changed.
[0039] With regard to FIG. 5, if a user desires to strength train,
the exercise device 1 may include at least one resistance band
assembly 20 comprising a resistance band 54 having a top end and a
bottom end, a handle 50 attached to the top end, an adjustment
strap 56 attached to the bottom end, and an attachment member 58
connected to the adjustment strap 56. Preferably, there are a
plurality of resistance band assemblies 20 having the same
structure. For better connection, each resistance band assembly 20
may further comprise a carabineer 52 connecting the adjustment
strap 56 to the resistance band 20. To fit different persons'
physical features and for different exercise routines, the length
of the adjustable strap 56 is capable of being adjusted.
Additionally, it may be possible to change the resistance band 54
in order to decrease or increase the tension in the resistance band
assembly 20.
[0040] In FIG. 6, in order to attach the resistance band assemblies
20, there are a plurality of resistance band assembly attachment
recesses 12 on the platform 10, and each resistance band assembly
attachment recess 12 has the same structure. In the preferred
embodiment, the resistance band assembly attachment recesses 12 are
on the peripheral sides of the platform 10, and the attachment
members 58 are capable of securely attaching the resistance band
assembly 20 to the resistance band assembly attachment recesses 12.
More particularly, the resistance band assembly attachment recesses
12 extends from the top side to the bottom side of the platform 10,
and the attachment members 58 are plugs each having an elongated
body and an enlarged head, wherein the elongated bodies are placed
in the resistance band assembly attachment recesses 12 and the
enlarged heads are stuck to the bottom side of the platform 10,
securing the resistance band assembly 20 to the platform 10.
[0041] In FIG. 7 aside from the platform 10, the exercise device 1
may include at least one balance arch 26, each balance arch 26
comprising an arch section with a concave side 34, a protruding
side 36, a first end 35 and a second end 37, and two connecting
sections attached to the first end and the second end. Preferably,
there are two identical balance arches 26.
[0042] To use the balance arches 26 in an exercise, as in FIG. 8,
there are balance arch receiving recesses 38 (see FIG. 2B) residing
on the bottom side of the platform 10 so that the connecting
sections of the balance arches 26 may be securely positioned in the
balance arch receiving recesses 38, allowing the concaving side 34
to face the bottom side of the platform 10 and the protruding side
36 to face away from the bottom side, adjusting the height of the
exercise device 1 and allowing the platform 10 to rock on the
surface upon which the exercise device 1 is placed. When in use,
the balance arches 26 may be locked into place by a slidable
locking mechanism (not shown). In this instance, the mechanism has
a spring that permits the slidable mechanism to hold the balance
arch in place by interacting with a groove (not shown) in the
balance arch 26. To prevent slipping, each balance arch 26 further
comprises an anti-slipping layer (not shown) attached to the
protruding side. A similar methodology may be applied to any of the
components of the exercise device 1.
[0043] Referring to FIG. 9, aside from the platform 10, the
exercise device 1 may include at least one roller 24 having a
roller frame 21 and a roller ball 23 rotatably attached to the
roller frame 21. Preferably, there are a plurality of rollers 24,
which may make the platform 10 glidable on the floor. The roller
balls 23 may have differing diameters in order to create multiple
workout experiences.
[0044] Referring to FIG. 10, in order to attach the rollers 24,
there are roller receiving recesses 32 residing on the bottom side
of the platform 10. The roller frames 21 may be securely positioned
in the roller receiving recesses 32, making the roller balls 23
face the surface upon which the exercise device 1 is place,
adjusting the height of the exercise device 1, and allowing the
exercise device 1 to slide on the surface with rotation of the
roller balls 23. Furthermore, there are roller receiving recesses
32 residing on the support caps 45, and the roller frames 21 may be
securely positioned in the roller receiving recesses 32, making the
roller balls 23 face the surface upon which the exercise device 1
is placed, adjusting the height of the exercise device 1, and
allowing the exercise device 1 to slide on the surface with
rotation of the roller balls 23.
[0045] The various components of the exercise device 1 may be made
from the same or different materials, including but not limited to
metal, wood, and hard plastics such as but not limited to polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) or some combination thereof. Each component has its
preferred material. For example, the preferred material for the
fitness block 22 is plastic and for the support cap 45 is plastic.
In some instances, dense foam may be used for the fitness blocks
22. The anti-slipping layer 11 is preferably made of rubber. The
platform 10 itself may be made from plastic.
[0046] The components of the exercise device 1 may be used in
different combinations. For example, the fitness blocks 22 may be
used to adjust the height of the platform 10. The balance arches 26
may be used to make the platform 10 capable of rocking on the
floor. The rollers 24 make the platform 10 capable of sliding. The
resistance bands 20 may be used for strength training. However, it
is also possible that the components may be used individually. For
example, the platform 10 alone may assist a stepping exercise. The
fitness blocks 22 and/or the support caps 45 may serve as support
structures in a yoga routine.
[0047] The exercise device 1 disclosed in the current invention may
be used for many kinds of exercising routines. The applications are
almost limitless and it is impossible to summarize all. Here are
several kinds of exercises that may serve as examples.
[0048] The most basic form of exercise that may use this device 1
is step aerobics where a person steps up and down the platform 10
following different rhythms, routines, and techniques. As indicated
above, the height of the platform 10 may be adjusted.
[0049] The platform 10 and the fitness blocks 22, may serve as
assisting structures in a yoga routines. The user may stand, sit,
or step on the platform 10 with or without the fitness blocks 22 or
support caps 45. Or the user may put his/her hand(s) on the
platform 10 (or the fitness blocks 22 or support caps 45) to
support his/her body.
[0050] After the balance arches 26 are properly attached, the
platform 10 is turned into a rocking board, making a whole set of
exercises possible. A user may stand on the platform 10, striving
to keep balance. Or the user may playfully rock the platform 10 to
exercise leg muscles.
[0051] The rollers 24 allow the platform 10 to slide on the floor,
making the platform 10 a gliding board. The user may put his/her
feet on the platform 10, using the hands on the floor as the main
support, and roll the platform 10 in any direction closer, further,
or around the support, training strength and balance as the same
time. In addition, since the rollers 24 may be attached to either
the platform 10 itself when the platform is elevated, the user may
choose how to make the gliding board version of the platform 10
more suitable for his/her exercise.
[0052] With the resistance band assemblies 20 properly attached, a
series of strength training routines may be performed. For example,
a user may place his feet on the platform 10 in a standing
position, gripping the handles 50 with one in each hand. The user
may start with hands extending down from his sides and stretches
the resistance bands 20 up by bending his elbows and using his
biceps. The motion stops when the lower arms are close to the
biceps. The user may then release the stretching and return the
handles 50 to the starting position.
[0053] As indicated above, the components of the exercise device 1
may be combined for the best results. Similarly, the exercising
routines that may be performed with the current device 1 may be
combined and optimized. For example, while exercising bicep muscles
using the resistance bands 20, the user may maintain a stepping
exercise, performing both aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercises
at the same time.
[0054] In addition to the versatility, the exercise device 1
disclosed in the current invention has the advantages of being
light weight and portable, easy to produce and easy to use,
compact, and durable. Most of the components may be put together
when not in use. For example, the balance arches 26 may be kept in
the balance arch resting recesses 27 on the bottom side of the
platform 10. The resistance band assemblies 20 may be kept in the
resistance band assembly resting recess 31 on the bottom side as
well.
[0055] Although this invention has been described with a certain
degree of particularity, it is to be understood that the present
disclosure has been made only by way of illustration and that
numerous changes in the details of construction and arrangement of
parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and the
scope of the invention.
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