Exercise apparatus and method
OwnerMichael F. Kellyinventor
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Abstract
An exercise apparatus accommodates a user and a resilient and resistive pivot such as an exercise ball within its structure. The pivot may have various dimensions based on the size and needs of the user and the exercise program chosen to be performed. The shape and inner dimension of the apparatus is designed to exploit the inherent instability of pivoting exercises such as twists, rolls and lifts. Various configurations of horizontal and vertical apparatus members offer the user a wide range of gripping and leverage points. A variety of exercise positions and motions may be used with this device to increase muscle flexibility and strength.
Claims5
A method of exercise that allows a user to safely exploit the inherent instability of physical exercises involving a pivoting position, comprising the steps of:
- a. placing a resilient and resistive pivoting device within a leveraging apparatus effective for containing the pivoting device and permitting a participant to apply mechanical advantage thereto and controlling a desired amount of side to side movement of the pivoting device within the leveraging apparatus, whereby the resilient and resistive pivoting device is effective for permitting the participant to utilize the leveraging apparatus for exercises involving pivoting positions;
- b. entering the leveraging apparatus by an at least one exercising participant;
- c. engaging the pivot device with one or more portions of the participant's body;
- d. separately engaging the leveraging apparatus with one or more different portions of participant's body;
- and thereby controlling the side to side movement of the pivoting device by tensing the targeted muscles;
- and interacting with the leveraging apparatus;
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- e. applying mechanical advantage, for physical exercising effect, from the leveraging apparatus through a portion of the participant's body to the resilient pivoting device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.