Aerobic ramp

Abstract

A step exercising system for an aerobic step workout is constructed as a portable inclined step ramp. The ramp is sloped towards a user such that the user can step up onto the ramp at various heights, thereby regulating the degree of intensity of the workout without having to suspend the workout to adjust the step height, as is the case when using a conventional aerobic step having a raised level platform.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A step exercising system for an aerobic step workout, comprising: 
 a portable inclined step ramp;    a front portion on said step ramp;    a back portion on said step ramp;    an upper workout surface portion on said step ramp adapted to remain stationary as it supports a person during use;    an underside portion on said step ramp adapted to face an external support surface during use; and    variable incline means for variably inclining said upper workout surface portion at a selected incline relative to said support surface such that said upper workout surface portion is sloped toward the person at a desired incline angle during use.    
     
     
         2 . A step exercising system in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said incline is variable between about 10-30 degrees.  
     
     
         3 . A step exercising system in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said front portion has a leading edge that is adapted to contact said support surface.  
     
     
         4 . A step exercising system in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said incline means comprises adjustable incline members proximate to said back portion.  
     
     
         5 . A step exercising system in accordance with  claim 4  wherein said incline members are adjustable legs.  
     
     
         6 . A step exercising system in accordance with  claim 5  wherein said adjustable legs are telescopically adjustable.  
     
     
         7 . A step exercising system in accordance with  claim 4  wherein said ramp further comprises means for adjusting a height of said front portion relative to said support surface.  
     
     
         8 . A step exercising system in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said upper workout surface portion comprises two or more visually distinct workout areas.  
     
     
         9 . A step exercising system in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said upper workout surface portion comprises a visually distinct central workout area and two visually distinct side workout areas respectively disposed on opposite sides of said central workout area.  
     
     
         10 . A step exercising system in accordance with  claim 8  wherein said workout areas have different colors for choreographing an exercise program.  
     
     
         11 . A step exercising system in accordance with  claim 8  further including grooves between said workout areas, said grooves being adapted to channel perspiration and to aide in visually separating said workout areas during a workout routine.  
     
     
         12 . A step exercising system in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said front portion comprises a central recess to facilitate access to multiple workout areas of said upper workout surface portion.  
     
     
         13 . A step exercising system in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said front portion has a leading edge configured with a radius for engaging said support surface.  
     
     
         14 . A step exercising system in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said upper workout surface portion has a non-slip surface configuration.  
     
     
         15 . An aerobic ramp having a workout surface and incline support means for positioning said ramp on a support surface with said workout surface at an incline such that a first portion of said workout surface is positioned at a height which is lower than a second portion of said workout surface relative to said support surface, and with said first portion engaging said support surface.  
     
     
         16 . An aerobic ramp in accordance with  claim 15  wherein said support means comprises adjustable incline means for varying said incline.  
     
     
         17 . An aerobic ramp in accordance with  claim 16  wherein said incline means comprises adjustable legs.  
     
     
         18 . An aerobic ramp in accordance with  claim 15  wherein said workout surface comprises anti-slip means for preventing slipping during use.  
     
     
         19 . An aerobic ramp in accordance with  claim 15  wherein said workout surface comprises means for channeling moisture during use.  
     
     
         20 . An aerobic ramp in accordance with  claim 15  wherein said workout surface comprises means for providing plural visually distinct workout areas.  
     
     
         21 . An aerobic ramp in accordance with  claim 15  wherein said first portion comprises central recess means for providing access to lateral side sections of said first portion during use.  
     
     
         22 . An aerobic ramp in accordance with  claim 15  wherein said first portion comprises radius means for engaging a support surface.  
     
     
         23 . An aerobic ramp comprising: 
 an inclined work surface;    grooves adapted to channel moisture from said work surface and to aide in visually separating said workout area into a center workout area and two or more lateral workout areas;    said center workout area having a recess relative to said lateral workout areas proximate to a lower front portion of said aerobic ramp;    height adjustable legs proximate to a higher back portion of said ramp;    a non-slip configuration on said work surface;    said workout area comprising different colors; and    a radius on a leading edge of said lower front portion of said ramp for engaging said support surface.