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US 2014/0274619 A1Published application
Core Exercise Device
OwnerChad Batheyinventor
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Abstract
The present invention is core exercise device that allows lateral movement during a core exercise such as a sit-up, leg lift, or crunch in order to activate, exercise, and strengthen core muscles.
Claims20
A core exercise device, comprising:
- a freestanding frame comprising a first frame section and a second frame section;
- a support configured to receive a human during exercises having a first end and a second end and supported by the freestanding frame, wherein the freestanding frame is in communication with the first end and the second end of the support;
- a lateral rocking movement assembly in communication with the support;
- and
- a brake in communication with the support to adjust lateral movement when applied.
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A core exercise device comprising:
- a substantially elongate and rigid support configured to receive a human during exercises having an opposing fore end and aft end;
- a first freestanding frame section in communication with the fore end of the support,
- a second freestanding frame section in communication with the aft end of the support, configured to support the aft end of the support at a plurality of selectable heights;
- a lateral rocking movement assembly comprising a first movement assembly in communication with the fore end of the support and a second movement assembly in communication with the aft end of the support, wherein the first and second movement assemblies are coaxial and configured to independently rotate about a central axis.
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A method of core exercising comprising steps of:
- adjusting a height of an end of a support or an opposite end of the support;
- adjusting a resistance element to allow lateral rocking movement of at least one portion of the support about a central axis;
- mounting the support in a lying position with the feet of a user proximal to one end of the support;
- minimizing lateral rocking movement of the support while moving one or more body parts of the user selected from a group consisting of at least one lower extremity, a lower body, a mid-section, an upper body, and a head;
- and
- dismounting the support.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.