Exercise Device

Abstract

An exercise device including vibrating element may be used for various forms of exercise such as strength training, physical therapy, balance training, massage, stretching, yoga, pilates and other exercise. The device includes at least one vibrating motor or other vibration means and a user may control the vibration direction, amplitude and frequency through the use of a control panel disposed on one end of the exercise device.

1 . An exercise device comprising:
 a padded exterior cover;   an internal casing, fixed within said padded exterior cover;   a first motor, fixed within said internal casing;   a first motor shaft, extending outward from said first motor; and   a first motor stabilizer, used to stabilize the rotation of said first motor shaft.   
   
   
       2 . The exercise device of  claim 1  further comprising a first counterweight, used to generate vibration as said first motor shaft rotates. 
   
   
       3 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said padded exterior cover includes a foam material. 
   
   
       4 . The exercise device of  claim 3 , wherein said foam material is coated in a water-resistant layer. 
   
   
       5 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein said padded exterior cover includes a soft cloth material. 
   
   
       6 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further including a removable exterior cover for said padded exterior cover. 
   
   
       7 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein said first motor and said first motor shaft are arranged such that said first motor shaft extends parallel to the longest interior traverse of the exercise device. 
   
   
       8 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising a second motor, a second motor shaft and a second counterweight. 
   
   
       9 . The exercise device of  claim 8 , wherein said second motor shaft and said second counterweight are arranged perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the exercise device. 
   
   
       10 . An exercise device comprising:
 a padded exterior;   an internal casing, housed within said padded exterior, comprising:
 a. at least one motor; 
 b. at least one motor shaft, extending through the internal casing; 
 c. at least one motor stabilizer; and 
   a control panel, affixed to the exterior of one end of said internal casing to enable control of said exercise device.   
   
   
       11 . The exercise device of  claim 10 , wherein said internal casing further comprises at least one battery. 
   
   
       12 . The exercise device of  claim 10 , further comprising at least one connection from an external power supply to said at least one motor. 
   
   
       13 . The exercise device of  claim 10 , wherein said padded exterior includes foam. 
   
   
       14 . The exercise device of  claim 13 , wherein said foam is coated in a water-resistant film. 
   
   
       15 . The exercise device of  claim 10 , further comprising a removable cover, surrounding the padded exterior. 
   
   
       16 . The exercise device of  claim 10 , wherein said padded exterior has a cross-sectional shape consisting of one of the following:
 a. a circle;   b. an egg;   c. a square;   d. a rectangle;   e. a circle including various rounded protrusions along said padded exterior;   f. a half-circle;   g. a three-quarter circle;   h. an oblong half-circle;   i. a triangle;   j. a wedge;   k. a circle with a series of square-like protrusions; and   l. a round-edged star.   
   
   
       17 . The exercise device of  claim 10 , wherein said padded exterior has a three-dimensional shape consisting of one of the following:
 a. a tube;   b. a cube;   c. a rectangular cylinder; and   d. a pyramid.