Apparatus, system, and method for a core-stabilized exercise bench

Abstract

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a core-stabilized exercise bench, including a hollow, substantially rigid cylinder, and a pad disposed on an outer surface of the hollow, rigid cylinder. The hollow, rigid cylinder is of sufficient size and strength to rollably support a user in an exercise position above a floor. The core-stabilized exercise bench may further include a first end cap disposed on a first end of the hollow, rigid cylinder, a second end cap disposed on a second end of the hollow rigid cylinder, a storage cavity enclosed by the hollow, rigid cylinder, the first end cap, and the second end cap, a removable component in the first end cap to provide access to the storage cavity for holding additional exercise equipment, and a carrying strap removably attachable to the first end cap and the second end cap.

1 . An apparatus for a core-stabilized exercise bench, the apparatus comprising:
 a hollow, substantially rigid cylinder;   a pad disposed on an outer surface of the hollow, rigid cylinder, and   wherein the hollow, rigid cylinder is of sufficient size and strength to rollably support a user in an exercise position above a floor.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a cover disposed on an outer surface of the pad. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the cover is water-resistant. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is between three and five feet in length. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is between four and eighteen inches in diameter. 
     
     
         6 . A system for a core-stabilized exercise bench, the system comprising:
 a hollow, substantially rigid cylinder;   a pad disposed on an outer surface of the hollow, rigid cylinder;   a first end cap disposed on a first end of the hollow, rigid cylinder;   a second end cap disposed on a second end of the hollow rigid cylinder;   a storage cavity enclosed by the hollow, rigid cylinder, the first end cap, and the second end cap; and   wherein the hollow, rigid cylinder is of sufficient size and strength to rollably support a user in an exercise position above a floor.   
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , further comprising a carrying strap removably attachable to the first end cap and the second end cap. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the first end cap includes a removable component to provide access to the storage cavity. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the storage cavity holds additional exercise equipment. 
     
     
         10 . A method comprising the steps of:
 providing a core-stabilized exercise bench comprising
 a hollow, substantially rigid cylinder, and 
 a pad disposed on an outer surface of the hollow, rigid cylinder 
 wherein the hollow, rigid cylinder is of sufficient size and strength to rollably support a user in an exercise position above a floor; and 
   instructing the user in a mode of use of the core-stabilized exercise bench, the mode of use comprising the steps of:
 assuming the exercise position on the core-stabilized exercise bench, and 
 using core muscles to actively control a tendency of the core-stabilized exercise bench to roll. 
   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the exercise position is one of sitting and lying. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the mode of use further comprises the step of exercising using muscles other than the core muscles. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the step of exercising comprises lifting weights. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the mode of use further comprises the step of rolling the core-stabilized exercise bench. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the step of rolling further comprises at least one of stretching and massaging muscles. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the core-stabilized exercise bench further comprises:
 a first end cap disposed on a first end of the hollow, substantially rigid cylinder,   a second end cap disposed on a second end of the hollow rigid cylinder,   a storage cavity enclosed by the hollow, rigid cylinder, the first end cap, and the second end cap, and   a removable component in the first end cap to provide access to the storage cavity.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the mode of use further comprises the steps of:
 removing the removable component, and   accessing additional exercise equipment from the storage cavity.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the mode of use further comprises the steps of:
 storing the additional exercise equipment in the storage cavity, and   replacing the removable component.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the core-stabilized exercise bench further comprises a carrying strap removably attachable to the first end cap and the second end cap. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein the mode of use further comprises the steps of:
 attaching the carrying strap,   carrying the core-stabilized exercise bench, and   detaching the carrying strap.