Core Trike

Abstract

The Core Trike is a device that provides for rolling instability when engaged with the hands or feet to enhance exercise. The Core Trike offers a “T” shaped platform that has footholds and handles which can be engaged and disengaged easily, thus making it ideal for mixing into exercise circuits. The Core Trike also includes at least one swiveling wheel which allows the device to rapidly course correct and follow the user's movement with ease and accuracy. The “T” shape allows for the wheels to be attached in a triangular pattern. The bottom of the “T” is the front of the Core Trike while being used with the feet, which is the primary use. Since the bottom of the “T” is narrow, it fits between the user's legs with minimal potential for unwanted contact with the user's legs, while providing an attachment point for a swiveling wheel.

1 . A rapidly course correcting rolling core and upper body exercise machine comprising: a “T” shaped platform with two openings for feet, two footholds, two exercise handles, a carry handle, and three wheels. 
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , where said machine is designed to be engaged by the user's feet or hands for various exercises. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , where said footholds are arranged to accept most any size foot while wearing athletic shoes. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , where said footholds are designed to receive the front of the feet as they are pointed downward while the user is in a somewhat prone position. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , where said footholds and said “T” shaped platform are designed to provide bounds and support such that the user may apply force to said footholds and roll or control said machine. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , where said “T” shaped platform provides for two openings of a size which provide loose bounds for most feet in athletic shoes while the user's feet are pointed downward and are resting in said footholds. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , where said “T” shaped platform has a roughly “T” shape, such that the bottom of the “T” is narrow enough to provide minimal potential for contact with user's legs during use, engagement, and disengagement. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , where said two exercise handles may be attached to or integrated into said “T” shaped platform or be removable. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , where at least one of said three wheels has the ability to swivel to provide for said machine to rapidly course correct. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1  where padding and straps may allow able or disabled users to help engage with said machine and use it. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , where said wheels are of a size large enough to allow the said two footholds to remain above the underlying surface while in use. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , where said two exercise handles may rotate or otherwise move while used. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , where said carry handle can be of made various materials or simply be an aperture cut into said “T” shaped platform. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 1 , where said footholds may fully or partially close in the foot. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 1 , where said “T” shaped platform and footholds may be molded into one part.