Method and apparatus for assistance in exercising

Abstract

The invention is a method of exercising with a multi-functional body supporting device that assists the user in exercising with dynamic instability to increase muscles strength and eliminate impact on joints while exercising on the chest, a side of the body or on the back parallel, perpendicular or adjacent to the surface of a durable frame through the one point of contact with the device. This device is collapsible, non-rigid, free-floating, non-fixed and unattached; it slips independently between two durable frames by nudging, touching or contacting one surface of each frame creating temporary compression, resistance and/or an impermanent junction between the device and the frames exclusively with user-applied tension. This device is disengaged upon release of said user-applied tension.

What is claimed as new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims: 
     
         1 . A method of exercising, utilizing dynamic instability due to a one-point contact with the assisting and supporting device which slips between two durable frames by touching one side of each frame while creating temporary compression between them and an anchor that is attached to another side of the device in a way that requires the use of muscle antagonists to control dynamic instability of the exerciser who is positioned on the back, front or side. 
     
     
         2 . A method as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said an exerciser is placed on said solid surface angled against a horizontal level between 0 and 89.9 degrees. 
     
     
         3 . A method as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the exerciser can develop extensive range of motion and strengthen muscles while substantially minimizing stress to the lower back region, eliminate impact to the joints, and increase muscle tone of the extremities due to combining isometric and kinetic activities in one routine. 
     
     
         4 . A portable, light, travel sized, easily removable device that provides assistance for a total core exercise by supporting and stabilizing non movable parts of the exerciser's body, and comprising a flexible belt, including a handle that is connected to one side of said belt and an anchor that is attached to another side of the belt to create a resistance to pulling efforts of the exerciser when said anchor meets a restricting resistance by a solid structure such as a side of a bed frame or a box-spring. 
     
     
         5 . A device as defined in  claim 4 ; wherein said handle, said anchor, and said belt are made from wood, metal, plastic, cotton, synthetic materials or any combination of the above.