Michael Edward Henderson

US Patent:

20030032533, Feb 13, 2003

Filed:

Aug 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/927435

Inventors:

Mark Hecox - Hingham MA, US
Stephanie Montgomery - Madison NJ, US
Michael Henderson - Los Angeles CA, US
Lewis Moore - Santa Monica CA, US

International Classification:

A63B021/04
A63B022/14
A63B021/045

US Classification:

482/127000, 482/147000, 482/130000

Abstract:

An exercise apparatus including a platform, attached to a resilient member, which can rotate, twist, and tilt in every angle while also providing a resistance force to all degrees of movement. The resilient member is also attached to a base, such that strength, agility and balance can be trained while also providing a cardiovascular workout. The platform may be modified by the addition of an elastomeric material over its surface to provide additional traction or padding. The platform may also have notches placed around its perimeter, through which resistance tubing or rope may be placed, such that upper body resistance motion may be integrated into the exercise apparatus. Furthermore, support members may be disposed under both the platform and base for additional support and rigidity. The base may also be in the form of legs extending out from a central portion. The resilient member may have a groove around its center, about which a collar may be attached, in order to modify the level of resistance provided by the apparatus.