Portable functional training resistance apparatus and method of exercising

Abstract

A portable functional training resistance apparatus used to exercise, rehabilitate and promote muscular strength and flexibility throughout the entire human body and a method for its use. This apparatus comprises a rigid base with a recess, strong enough to bear the weight of an adult exerciser who is standing, sitting, leaning, laying or vigorously moving about said base while performing exercises. The base is designed to receive various adaptors in the recess for the user to stand, sit, lean or lay on while performing exercises. The base has a plurality of attachment points, strategically placed on opposite sides of the recess, used to receive a means of resistance for exercise movements where added resistance is desired.

I claim:  
     
         1 . An exercise apparatus comprising: 
 a. a base with a recess and at least one attachment point;    b. at least one resilient line designed to connect to said attachment point;    c. at least one removable member designed to sit in said recess with a person standing, sitting, leaning or laying on said removable member.    
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said attachment point comes paired and on opposite sides of said recess, equidistant from said recess.  
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said recess has a material with adhesive-like characteristics to preclude free movement of said removable member when placed in the recess.  
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said resilient line is an elastic tube with a handle on one end and an attachment mechanism on the opposite end to connect to said base.  
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein said elastic tube's length is adjustable.  
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said removable member is an inflatable disk.  
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said removable member is an inflatable ball.  
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said removable member is a foam cushion.  
     
     
         9 . A method of performing exercises wherein a human: 
 a. attaches at least one resilient line to a base;    b. balances on a removable member positioned on said base;    c. balances on said removable member positioned near said base;    d. moves various joints and muscles in opposition to resistant forces created by said resilient line or gravity.    
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein balance is achieved on said removable member which has an unstable surface.  
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein balancing on said removable member is achieved with zero, one or two legs touching down.  
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein a part of said resilient line is held in hand by the human exercising.  
     
     
         13 . A method of performing exercises wherein a human: 
 a. stands on a base;    b. balances on an unstable surface on said base;    c. contracts muscles and moves joints to shorten and lengthen a resilient line attached to said base, wherein the human's health benefits.