Core exerciser

Abstract

A core strengthening exercise device comprised of a tubular frame with uniquely angled handles and a spring member to provide the necessary resistance for an effective and comfortable workout of the core muscles of the abdomen and the pelvic floor through a thrusting linear and targeted motion. The core exerciser can be easily disassembled for storage and transport and assembled when needed to exercise and strengthen the core muscles.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A core strengthening exercise device, comprising:
 a tubular frame structure member with a substantially rectangular base plate adapted to rest on an immobile flat surface;   said base plate having a drum-shaped tubular structure member hingedly connected to the top side of said base plate;   a spring structure member inserted over the said drum-shaped tubular structure member and hingedly connected to the said base plate of the said tubular frame structure member;   a pair of angled handle structure members hingedly connected to the said tubular frame structure member;   a pair of soft tubular cover members snuggedly fitting over the said handle structure members; and   a substantially rectangular block-shaped soft pad structure member hingedly connected to the top end of the said spring structure member.   
     
     
         2 . The core strengthening exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the bottom surface of substantially rectangular base plate of the tubular frame structure member can be placed on the floor, against a wall, or other immobile surface to provide support to the core strengthening exercise device when exercising to strengthen the core muscles. 
     
     
         3 . The core strengthening exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the substantially rectangular block-shaped soft pad structure member is placed around the lower abdomen area of the user when performing the core strengthening exercises. 
     
     
         4 . The core strengthening exercise of  claim 1  wherein the user holding the handle structure members pushes forward and backward linearly against the wall, floor or other immobile surface while having the block-shaped soft pad structure member placed around the lower abdomen area of the user. 
     
     
         5 . The core strengthening exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the spring structure member provides the resistance to strengthen the core muscles while the user thrusts forward and backward while performing the core strengthening exercises. 
     
     
         6 . The core strengthening exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the spring structure member has a pair of rod members that can be adjusted by the user to provide additional resistance to exercise and strengthen the core muscles. 
     
     
         7 . The core strengthening exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the device can also be used while lying down or kneeling on the floor. 
     
     
         8 . The core strengthening exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the device can be used in tandem by two users locking the base plates together and thrusting back and forth to exercise and strengthen the core muscles in the abdomen and the pelvic floor area. 
     
     
         9 . The core strengthening exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the tubular frame structure member is constructed from a sturdy metal or plastic tubing, the spring structure member constructed from a sturdy metal, and the rectangular block-shaped soft pad structure member is made of foam or other soft cushioning material. 
     
     
         10 . The core strengthening exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the device is portable and can be taken apart for storage and transportation and assembled when needed.