Exercise device

Abstract

An exercice device comprising a foot-rest ( 6 ) including a curved lower surface ( 1 ), and a substantially rigid upper surface ( 3 ), designed to deform under the body weight of the user. An embodiment may include means ( 4 ) for securing the device to a user's foot. Rocking of the device by a user enables them to exercice their leg while seated.

1 . An exercise device comprising of foot-rest ( 6 ) with a courved lower surface ( 1 ), wherein the device is designed to deform under the full body weight of a user.  
     
     
         2 . An exercise device comprising a foot-rest ( 6 ) with a curved lower surface ( 1 ) and substantially rigid support surface ( 3 ), wherein the foot-rest is inflatable.  
     
     
         3 . An exercise device as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein support surface of the device is foldable.  
     
     
         4 . An exercise device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the support surface ( 3 ) is provided with at least one substantially rigid support panel ( 14 ).  
     
     
         5 . An exercise device as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the support surface ( 3 ) is provided with two substantially rigid support panels ( 14 ).  
     
     
         6 . An exercise device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the foot-rest includes means for securing to the foot of a user ( 4 , 11 , 12 ).  
     
     
         7 . An exercise device as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the securing means comprises a strap ( 4 ).  
     
     
         8 . An exercise device as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the securing means comprises an enclosure into which the user places their toes.  
     
     
         9 . An exercise device as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the securing means comprises a removable attachable sock ( 11 ).  
     
     
         10 . An exercise device as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the securing means comprises a removable attachable slipper ( 12 ).  
     
     
         11 . An exercise device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the lower surface ( 1 ) of the foot-rest is longitudinally curved.  
     
     
         12 . An exercise device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the lower surface ( 1 ) of the foot-rest is curved from the toe end to the heel end.  
     
     
         13 . An exercise device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the upper surface ( 3 ) of the foot-rest is moulded to the general shape of a right foot or a left foot.