US2003195096A1PendingUtilityA1

Torsion exercise apparatus

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Priority: Aug 13, 2001Filed: May 29, 2003Published: Oct 16, 2003
Est. expiryAug 13, 2021(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Mark G. HecoxStephanie Montgomery
A63B 2022/0033A63B 21/0455A63B 22/18
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Abstract

An exercise apparatus including a platform, attached to a resilient member, which can rotate, twist, and tilt in every angle while also providing a resistance force to all degrees of movement. The resilient member is also attached to a base, such that strength, agility and balance can be trained while also providing a cardiovascular workout. The platform may be modified by the addition of an elastomeric material over its surface to provide additional traction or padding. The platform may also have notches placed around its perimeter, through which resistance tubing or rope may be placed, such that upper body resistance motion may be integrated into the exercise apparatus. Furthermore, support members may be disposed under both the platform and base for additional support and rigidity. The base may also be in the form of legs extending out from a central portion. The resilient member may have a groove around its center, about which a collar may be attached, in order to modify the level of resistance provided by the apparatus.

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         1 . An exercise device comprising: 
 a base;    a platform for supporting a user;    wherein the platform has notches placed along a perimeter thereof;    a resilient member disposed between the support member and the platform,    wherein the resilient member is fixedly connected to the base and the platform, and    wherein the resilient member allows rotation of the platform about at least two axes of rotation.    
     
     
         2 . An exercise device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein a non-slip material is disposed on the platform.  
     
     
         3 . An exercise device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein a collar is placed around the resilient member.  
     
     
         4 . An exercise device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the base has base support members disposed on a bottom surface of the base.  
     
     
         5 . An exercise device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the platform has platform support members disposed on a bottom surface of the platform.  
     
     
         6 . The exercise device as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein the base support members form a grid-like pattern.  
     
     
         7 . The exercise device as set forth in  claim 5 , wherein the platform support members form a grid-like pattern.  
     
     
         8 . The exercise device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the resilient member has a cavity formed therein.  
     
     
         9 . The exercise device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the resilient member is formed of a solid piece of material.  
     
     
         10 . An exercise device comprising: 
 a base;    a platform for supporting a user;    a resilient member disposed between the support member and the platform, wherein the resilient member is fixedly connected to the base and the platform, and wherein the resilient member allows rotation of the platform about at least two axes of rotation; and    a collar attached about a circumference of the resilient member.    
     
     
         11 . An exercise device as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein a non-slip material is disposed on the platform.  
     
     
         12 . An exercise device as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein the base has base support members disposed on a bottom surface of the base.  
     
     
         13 . An exercise device as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein the platform has platform support members disposed on a bottom surface of the platform.  
     
     
         14 . The exercise device as set forth in  claim 12 , wherein the base support members form a grid-like pattern.  
     
     
         15 . The exercise device as set forth in  claim 13 , wherein the platform support members form a grid-like pattern.  
     
     
         16 . The exercise device as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein the resilient member has a cavity formed therein.  
     
     
         17 . The exercise device as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein the resilient member is formed of a solid piece of material.  
     
     
         18 . The exercise device as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein the platform comprises notches disposed around the perimeter thereof.

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