Training device for balance, agility and proprioception exercises

Abstract

A training device for balance, agility and proprioception exercises includes a base having a top surface, bottom surface, and a flexible member affixed to the base top surface. The flexible member is inflatable to a pressure for supporting a person and comprises a first bladder surrounding a second bladder, the relative diameter of the second bladder smaller than the first bladder.

1 . A training device for balance, agility and proprioception exercises, comprising:
 a base having a top surface and bottom surface,   a flexible member affixed to the base top surface, the flexible member inflatable to a pressure for supporting a person and comprising a first bladder surrounding a second bladder, the relative diameter of the second bladder smaller than the first bladder.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second bladders are distinct and separate from one another and affixed to the base top surface, each separately inflatable. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface includes a plurality of cutouts beneath the bladders in spaced relation thereto serving as handles for accommodating different shoulder widths. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the base has a substantially octagonal border. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the base includes one or more cutouts formed therein outside edges of the first bladder serving as handles through the top surface thereof. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the base includes one or more straps attached thereto outside edges of the first bladder to serve as handles. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the base includes an outer circumferential lip to facilitate grasping the device for transport or repositioning thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a connector affixed to the bottom surface of the device for attaching another training device in mirror image arrangement thereto.   
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 one or more stackable risers dimensioned to fit flush to the bottom surface of the base for varying exercise intensity.   
     
     
         10 . A training device for balance, agility and proprioception exercises, comprising:
 a base having a top surface and bottom surface,   a ring-shaped bladder affixed to the top surface of the base, and   a dome-shaped bladder affixed to the top surface within the ring-shaped bladder, the bladders inflatable to a pressure for supporting a person.   
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein each of the bladders are separately inflatable via the base. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the bottom surface includes a plurality of cutouts beneath the bladders in spaced relation thereto serving as handles for accommodating different shoulder widths. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the base has a substantially octagonal border. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the base includes one or more cutouts formed therein outside edges of the ring-shaped bladder serving as handles through the top surface thereof. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the relative diameter of the dome-shaped bladder is smaller than the ring-shaped bladder. 
     
     
         16 . A training device for balance, agility and proprioception exercises, comprising:
 a base having a top surface and bottom surface, the base having a substantially octagonal border,   a first bladder affixed to the top surface of the base, and   a second bladder affixed to the top surface within a footprint of the first bladder, the bladders inflatable to a pressure for supporting a person.   
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein
 the first bladder is ring shaped, and   the second bladder is domed shaped, but under increasing air pressure the second bladder expands into an enlarged hemispherical shape constrained only by the first bladder so as to enhance the difficulty level of exercise thereon.