Balance trainer

Abstract

A balance training device is provided having a body mounted on a flexible pedestal connected to a stable base. The pedestal includes a spring or other similar flexible connection. A user sitting on the body will use muscles of their legs and abdomen to maintain balance on the device.

1 . A balance training device, comprising:
 a body;   a base; and   a flexible connection mounted between said body and said base.   
     
     
         2 . The balance training device of  claim 1  wherein said body is sized and configured to allow a user to ride thereon. 
     
     
         3 . The balance training device of  claim 2  wherein said body comprises a seat. 
     
     
         4 . The balance training device of  claim 3  wherein said seat is padded. 
     
     
         5 . The balance training device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a pedestal between said body and said base.   
     
     
         6 . The balance training device of  claim 5  wherein said flexible connection is connected between said pedestal and said base. 
     
     
         7 . The balance training device of  claim 5  wherein said pedestal is connected to said body at approximately a central position of said body. 
     
     
         8 . The balance training device of  claim 5  further comprising foot pegs. 
     
     
         9 . The balance training device of  claim 8  wherein said foot pegs are adjustable with respect to said pedestal. 
     
     
         10 . The balance training device of  claim 1  wherein said flexible connection comprises a spring. 
     
     
         11 . The balance training device of  claim 10  wherein said spring is selected for having specific rigidity. 
     
     
         12 . The balance training device of  claim 1  in which said flexible connection is fitted in an exchangeable manner. 
     
     
         13 . The balance training device of  claim 12  wherein said flexible connection can be changed to increase or lessen the rigidity of the connection to the body. 
     
     
         14 . The balance training of  claim 1 , said base further comprising:
 a mounting platform; and   a plurality of legs.   
     
     
         15 . The balance training device of  claim 1 , said flexible connection further comprising:
 a rigid post having a first end and a second end; and   a spring having a first end and a second end, wherein
 the first end of said rigid post is attached to said body, the second end of said rigid post is attached to the first end of said spring, and the second end of said spring is attached to said base. 
   
     
     
         16 . The balance training device of  claim 15  in which said spring is fitted in an exchangeable manner. 
     
     
         17 . The balance training device of  claim 16  wherein said spring can be changed to increase or lessen the rigidity of the connection to the base. 
     
     
         18 . The balance training device of  claim 1 , said flexible connection further comprising:
 a first rigid post having a first end and a second end;   a second rigid post having a first end and a second end; and   a spring having a first end and a second end, wherein
 the first end of said first rigid post is attached to said body, the second end of said first rigid post is attached to the first end of said spring, the second end of said spring is attached to the first end of said second rigid post, and the second end of said second rigid post is attached said base. 
   
     
     
         19 . The balance training device of  claim 18  in which said spring is fitted in an exchangeable manner between said first and second rigid post. 
     
     
         20 . The balance training device of  claim 19  wherein said spring can be changed to increase or lessen the rigidity of the connection between the first and second rigid post.