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 comprising a mat surface,   a foam element beneath said mat surface, 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 . The physical training device of  claim 1 , wherein said foam element comprises memory foam. 
     
     
         4 . A physical training system, comprising:
 an elongated mini-trampoline   a foam element underlying a mat of said 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 said mat surface and foam element of said mini-trampoline function as a generally unstable foundation surface, and wherein said plurality of stretchable cords function as resistance trainers for said physical training system.   
     
     
         5 . The physical training system of  claim 4 , wherein said elongated mini-trampoline is rectangular, further comprising a frame and a plurality of springs. 
     
     
         6 . The physical training system of  claim 4 , wherein said mat surface is comprised of fabric with little or no elasticity. 
     
     
         7 . The physical training system of  claim 4 , wherein said mini-trampoline further comprises a surface treatment to impart non-slip characteristics. 
     
     
         8 . The physical training system of  claim 4 , wherein said mat surface further comprises a surface treatment to impart non-slip characteristics. 
     
     
         9 . The physical training system of  claim 5 , wherein said frame is rigid 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, and wherein means are provided in association with said frame for constraining movement of said foam element. 
     
     
         10 . The physical training system of  claim 4 , wherein a protective covering is installed proximate an upper surface of said plurality of springs. 
     
     
         11 . The physical training system of  claim 4 , wherein said plurality of stretchable cords have different colorations from one another according to said different coefficients of elasticity. 
     
     
         12 . The physical training system of  claim 4 , wherein said plurality of stretchable cords are each generally tubular-shaped and further comprise a handle at a distal end thereof. 
     
     
         13 . 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. 
     
     
         14 . The physical training device of  claim 1 , wherein said rebounder platform is figure-eight shaped. 
     
     
         15 . The physical training device of  claim 1 , wherein said rebounder platform is oval shaped. 
     
     
         16 . The physical training device of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of resistance members are permanently fastened to said rebounder platform. 
     
     
         17 . 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. 
     
     
         18 . 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. 
     
     
         19 . The physical training device of  claim 1 , wherein said rebounder platform is foldably portable. 
     
     
         20 . The physical training system of  claim 4 , wherein said foam element further comprises memory foam.