Exercise apparatus

Abstract

Exercise apparatus 10 having a base 12 and a planar platform 14 pivotally mounted thereon. The base has a planar lower surface 16, a rear face 18 inclined to and extending upwardly from the lower surface, an inclined front face 22, side faces 24, 26 and upper surface 28. The platform is pivotally mounted at one end by two pivot points 30, 32 either side of the base on the side faces 24,26 respectively. The platform can be pivoted from a stowed configuration in which the plane of the platform is parallel to the plane of the lower surface of the base and a deployed configuration in which the plane of the platform can be inclined with respect to the plane of the lower surface of the base.

1 . An exercise apparatus comprising a base having a substantially planar lower surface, a platform for receiving at least one foot of a user that is moveably mounted on the base, wherein the platform is moveable from a stowed configuration in which the platform is substantially parallel to the plane of the lower surface and a deployed configuration in which the platform is inclined to the plane of the lower surface. 
     
     
         2 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the platform is pivotally mounted to the base. 
     
     
         3 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the platform accommodates two feet of a user. 
     
     
         4 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the base is centrally located and the platform pivotally mounted either side of the base. 
     
     
         5 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  comprising two platforms, one for each foot which are moveably independently of one another to facilitate more variable exercise routines. 
     
     
         6 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the base has means for mounting weight so that the weight of the apparatus may be varied according to the body weight of a user to improve the exercise experience. 
     
     
         7 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the apparatus is portable. 
     
     
         8 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 7  having a carry handle. 
     
     
         9 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  having at least one handle disposed in the platform. 
     
     
         10 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  having means for retaining a foot on the platform. 
     
     
         11 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 10  wherein the means for retaining a foot on the platform may comprise one or more straps. 
     
     
         12 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 11  wherein the straps have means for adjusting their length to accommodate different sized feet or footwear. 
     
     
         13 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  comprising means for carrying additional weight. 
     
     
         14 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 13  having a mount for receiving additional weight located on the base. 
     
     
         15 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 14  wherein the mount receives weight plates. 
     
     
         16 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 13  wherein the means for receiving additional weight further comprises one member of a mating pair to releasably secure the weight to the apparatus and the weight comprises the other member of the mating pair. 
     
     
         17 . An apparatus as claimed in  claim 16  wherein the mating pair comprises a magnetic member. 
     
     
         18 . An exercise apparatus as claimed in  claim 17  wherein the means to releasably secure the weight to the apparatus comprises a magnet and/or strap.