Physical training system and device and methods of use thereof

Abstract

A physical training system wherein power yoga asanas are executed on the resilient mat of a mini-trampoline rebounder, thereby increasing flexibility and balance via incorporation of a challenging and unstable foundational surface, and wherein posture intensity is selectively increased by utilization of on-board resistance cords, either for holding in an isometric contraction, or by performing repetitions.

1 . A physical training device, comprising:
 a rebounder platform, and   a plurality of resistance members, said plurality of resistance members carried by said rebounder platform.   
     
     
         2 . The physical training device of  claim 1 , wherein said rebounder platform further comprises a plurality of ports defined about a perimeter of said platform, and wherein said plurality of resistance members are secured to said rebounder platform proximate said ports. 
     
     
         3 . A physical training system, comprising:
 an elongated mini-trampoline; and   a plurality of stretchable cords adapted for removable attachment to said elongated mini-trampoline, wherein at least some of said plurality of stretchable cords have different coefficients of elasticity from one another,   wherein a mat surface of said mini-trampoline functions as a generally unstable foundation surface, and wherein said plurality of stretchable cords function as resistance trainers for said physical training system.   
     
     
         4 . The physical training system of  claim 3 , wherein said elongated mini-trampoline is rectangular, further comprising a frame and a plurality of springs. 
     
     
         5 . The physical training system of  claim 3 , wherein said mat surface is comprised of fabric with little or no elasticity. 
     
     
         6 . The physical training system of  claim 3 , wherein said mini-trampoline further comprises a surface treatment to impart non-slip characteristics. 
     
     
         7 . The physical training system of  claim 3 , wherein said mat surface further comprises a surface treatment to impart non-slip characteristics. 
     
     
         8 . The physical training system of  claim 4 , wherein said frame is steel and further comprises a peripheral edge and a plurality of support legs, wherein said plurality of stretchable cords are attached proximate said peripheral edge of said frame. 
     
     
         9 . The physical training system of  claim 4 , wherein a protective covering is installed proximate an upper surface of said plurality of springs. 
     
     
         10 . The physical training system of  claim 3 , wherein said plurality of stretchable cords have different colorations from one another according to said different coefficients of elasticity. 
     
     
         11 . The physical training system of  claim 3 , wherein said plurality of stretchable cords are each generally tubular-shaped and further comprise a handle at a distal end thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The physical training device of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of resistance members are a plurality of bands, and wherein each said band is a generally flat, continuously circular resilient member. 
     
     
         13 . The physical training device of  claim 1 , wherein said rebounder platform is figure-eight shaped. 
     
     
         14 . The physical training device of  claim 1 , wherein said rebounder platform is oval shaped. 
     
     
         15 . The physical training device of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of resistance members are permanently fastened to said rebounder platform. 
     
     
         16 . The physical training device of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of resistance members are selected from the group consisting of bands, cords, pulley arrangements, or weighted members. 
     
     
         17 . The physical training device of  claim 1 , wherein said rebounder platform further comprises one or more accessory features selected from the group consisting of a countdown timer, a clock, a speaker, a sound generator, or an aroma dispenser. 
     
     
         18 . The physical training device of  claim 1 , wherein said rebounder platform is foldably portable. 
     
     
         19 . The physical training system of  claim 3 , wherein said elongated mini-trampoline further comprises a frame and fiberglass rods. 
     
     
         20 . A method of physical training, comprising the steps of:
 a) obtaining a rebounder platform;   b) stepping onto said rebounder platform; and   c) adjusting body position to define an asana while balancing on said rebounder platform.   
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein said rebounder platform further comprises resistance training members, and further comprising the steps of grasping said resistance training members, and pulling said resistance training members to impact a muscle group coincident with said asana.