Exercise device

Abstract

An exercise device for developing and improving balance and coordination, as well as facilitating the practice of rotational movement. The device comprises a stationary base member positionable upon a planar surface having a first platform surface formed thereon. The first platform surface is free to rotate about a first axis. Formed upon the first platform surface are second and third platform surfaces, each being rotatably mounted thereupon and free to rotate about dedicated axes. Both these second and third platform surfaces are adapted to receive a one of a pair of feet to enable a user to stand upon the device. In use, the user is subjected to a gyroscopic effect insofar as the user is subjected to the simultaneous rotational movement of the first, second and third platform surfaces. The device may further optionally include handle members extending across the device and a cushion member interposed between the base and the first platform surface to impart a rocking motion. An anchor member may further be provided to cause one or more of the platform surfaces to remain stationary.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An exercise device for developing and improving balance and coordination comprising: 
 a) a stationary base member positionable upon a planar surface;    b) a first platform surface rotatably mounted upon said base member, said first platform surface being designed to rotate about a first axis; and    c) at least one second platform surface rotatably mounted upon said first platform surface, said at least one second platform surface being free to rotate about a second axis.    
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said axis about which said first platform surface rotates and said axis about which said at least one second platform rotates are not co-linear relative to one another.  
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said exercise device comprises first and second platform surfaces disposed upon said first platform surface, said second platform surface being freely rotatable about a second axis and said third platform surface being freely rotatable about a third axis.  
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 3  wherein said second and third platform surfaces are adapted to receive a respective one of a pair of feet.  
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 4  further comprising: 
 d) at least one handle member formed upon said base to enable an individual to mount and dismount said exercise device.  
 
     
     
         6 . The exercise device of  claim 3  wherein said base has formed thereon a layer compressible material oriented and adapted to cause said first, second and third platform surfaces to tilt relative said planar surface when a user stands upon at least one of said platform surfaces.  
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 1  further comprising: 
 d) a timer for indicating the duration exercises are performed with said exercise device.  
 
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 1  further comprising: 
 e) a calorimeter for providing the user of said device with an indication of the calories expended thereby during exercise with said device.