Physical Training and Rehabilitation Device and Methods for Using Same

Abstract

In one embodiment, a stepped pyramid structure includes a pair of opposing first steps, a pair of opposing second steps elevated above the pair of first steps, and a crowning portion elevated above the pair of second steps. The stepped pyramid structure can include a pair of extensions extending from opposing sides of the pyramid structure. The stepped pyramid structure is a symmetric structure useful for exercise and training. A method of using a stepped pyramid structure comprises the steps of: user placing pyramid structure about an arm's length away from a wall; user placing one foot on pyramid structure; user placing both hands on wall; user standing straight up with all the user's weight on pyramid structure; and user leaning slightly forward, while user's other foot remains on the floor and the user's hips shoulders, hips and ankle (of foot engaged with pyramid structure) in line with each other.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A stepped pyramid structure, comprising:
 a pair of opposing first steps, positioned proximate to a supporting surface;   a pair of opposing second steps elevated above the pair of opposing first steps; and   a crowning portion elevated above the pair of opposing second steps.   
     
     
         2 . The stepped pyramid structure of  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of extensions extending from the sides of the pyramid structure proximate to the pair of opposing first steps. 
     
     
         3 . A method of using a stepped pyramid structure, comprising the steps of:
 a user placing the pyramid structure about an arm's length away from a wall;   the user placing one foot on the pyramid structure;   the user placing both hands on the wall;   the user standing straight up with all the user's weight on the pyramid structure; and   user leaning slightly forward, while the user's other foot remains on the floor and the user's hips shoulders, hips and ankle of the one foot on the pyramid structure.