Exercise apparatus

Abstract

An exercise apparatus comprising a base that can be oriented at any angle and that defines a plurality of connection interfaces, each of which can be designed to support one end of a resilient member in a cantilevered disposition. The connection interfaces can be positioned at or adjusted to a widely varying range of locations and angular orientations with respect to the base. Each resilient members can be configured to support one or more removable stiffening members that provide a resistance force when a force is exerted thereon so as to bend the resilient member.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A substantially axially rigid resilient member for fitness related exercise comprising:
 a first stiffening member defining a first portion and a second portion;   a first member configured to be secured to a base member, comprising a first axial opening positioned near the axial center of the first member and plurality of additional axial openings being spaced apart from the first axial opening of the first member;   wherein said first portion of the first stiffening member is supported by the first axial opening of the first member so that the first stiffening member extends therefrom in a cantilevered disposition.