Turn and burn exercise systems

Abstract

A turn and burn exercise device comprising a frame assembly (including a periphery ring; and a plurality of frame rails); a rotation assembly (including at least one bushing and at least one bearing); a sphere having an inner volume; an inner surface; and an outer surface; and at least one ball. The turn and burn exercise device when operated during an exercise routine may or may not contact a ground surface. The turn and Burn exercise device allows users to burn calories and fat at relatively consistent rates throughout workout sessions. The longer the ball is in motion, the more calories and fat users may burn. The ball may also be used on the floor for push-ups and extensive core workouts. Different amounts of weight can be applied to the turn and burn exercise device as necessary to achieve desired results.

1 . An exercise device comprising:
 a frame assembly including;
 a periphery ring; and 
 a plurality of frame rails; 
   a rotation assembly including;
 at least one bushing; and 
 at least one bearing; 
   a sphere having;
 an inner volume; 
 an inner surface; and 
 an outer surface; and 
   at least one ball; and   wherein said frame assembly is supported about said sphere via said rotation assembly;   wherein said periphery ring provides a handle that is hand engageable, said periphery ring located an offset-distance from said outer surface of said sphere;   wherein said frame rails mountingly-receive said rotational assembly, said bushing and said bearing in combination allowing said sphere to rotate in relation to said frame assembly;   wherein said ball is located within said inner volume of said sphere such that said ball can be rotated on said inner surface in relation to said sphere; and   wherein an action of rotating said ball about said inner surface in relation to said sphere provides an exercise whereby at least one user is able to burn calories.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said exercise device when operated during an exercise routine does not contact a ground surface. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said exercise device, when operated during another exercise routine said sphere of said exercise device contacts a ground surface. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 3  wherein said exercise device is able to support a weight of said user. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 4  wherein said sphere comprises a rubberized coating on said outer surface of said sphere such that said ground surface and said sphere are protected from contact-wear. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise device of  claim 2  wherein said sphere comprises a fluid contained within said inner volume, said fluid providing a resistance to movement of said ball. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said peripheral ring comprises a grippable surface finish. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said outer surface of said sphere comprises an access opening such that said ball can be removed and another ball of a different weight inserted for use. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise device of  claim 2  wherein said ball comprises an external rubber coating to minimize sound propagation. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise device of  claim 9  wherein said ball comprises a ferrous material with a density of between about 7,750 and 8,050 kg/m 3 . 
     
     
         11 . The exercise device of  claim 7  wherein said peripheral ring comprises about 1 ⅛ inch tubing. 
     
     
         12 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said bearing of said rotation assembly comprises ball bearings. 
     
     
         13 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said frame rails comprise a flared portion wherein said flared portion allows said frame rails to circumvent said sphere. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise device of  claim 11  wherein said peripheral ring comprises an oval-shaped said handle. 
     
     
         15 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said ball is weighted. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise device of  claim 2  wherein said ball comprises a smaller volume than said sphere such that said ball is able to rotate in an orbit about an artificial node located at a center of said sphere, said ball able to travel on said inside surface within said inner volume of said sphere. 
     
     
         17 . An exercise system comprising:
 an exercise device comprising;
 a frame assembly including;
 a periphery ring; and 
 a plurality of frame rails; 
 
 a rotation assembly including;
 at least one bushing; and 
 at least one bearing; 
 
 a sphere having;
 an inner volume; 
 an inner surface; and 
 an outer surface; and 
 
 at least one ball; and 
   wherein said frame assembly is supported about said sphere via said rotation assembly;   wherein said exercise device when operated during an exercise routine does not contact a ground surface;   wherein said periphery ring provides a handle that is hand engageable, said periphery ring located an offset-distance from said outer surface of said sphere;   wherein said peripheral ring comprises about 1 ⅛ inch steel tubing;   wherein said peripheral ring comprises a grippable surface finish;   wherein said peripheral ring comprises an oval-shaped said handle;   wherein said frame rails mountingly-receive said rotational assembly, two of said bushings and said bearings in combination allowing said sphere to rotate in relation to said frame assembly;   wherein said bearings of said rotation assembly comprise ball bearings;   wherein said frame rails comprise a flared portion wherein said flared portion allows said frame rails to circumvent said sphere;   wherein said ball comprises an external rubber coating to minimize sound propagation;   wherein said ball comprises a ferrous material with a density of between about 7,750 and 8,050 kg/m 3 ;   wherein said ball is weighted out of balance;   wherein said ball is located within said inner volume of said sphere such that said ball can be rotated on said inner surface in relation to said sphere; and   wherein an action of rotating said ball about said inner surface in relation to said sphere provides an exercise whereby at least one user is able to burn calories.   
     
     
         18 . The exercise system of  claim 17  further comprising a kit wherein said kit comprises a plurality of said balls each of said balls comprising a different weight; said exercise device; and a set of exercise instructions. 
     
     
         19 . A method of using an exercise device comprising the steps of:
 gripping said exercise device via an oval-shaped periphery ring serving as a handle; and   rolling a ball about an interior of a sphere using resistance to burn calories.   
     
     
         20 . The method of using an exercise device of  claim 19  wherein said exercise device is in contact with a ground surface such that a user is able to put weight of said user on said exercise device to perform at least one exercise.