Exercise device

Abstract

An exercise device and method of use thereof, including an exercise platform and an incline base that can be used together or separately. The exercise device can be used for aerobics, strength-training and yoga or a combination thereof. The exercise platform can be rectilinear U-shaped and can include pull rings and exercise tubes connected thereto and the incline base can be adjustable from a horizontal position to variable degrees of incline.

Description

[0001]This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 11 / 600,600, filed Nov. 16, 2006, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 737,066, filed Nov. 16, 2005, entitled “Exercise Device”, the contents of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a device for exercising. More particularly this invention relates to a yoga prop used for multidimensional exercises such as yoga, strength-training, aerobics and meditation.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The use of indoor exercising equipment is well known in today's health-conscious world. Aerobic exercise devices in particular have been used. One example of such an aerobic exercise device is an apparatus that basically functions as a single step and is typically square or rectangular, having one raised platform or surface, and that allows a person to begin a series of step up and step down motions from the floor. While these devi...

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Benefits of technology

"The invention provides an exercise device and method for multidimensional workouts such as yoga, aerobics, strength training, and meditation. The device has a wide range of versatility and can be used with various flexibility levels. It has an elevated platform with two exterior side walls, back wall, and top surface that is parallel to the floor. The platform has a hollow recess for storage and other functions. The device also has exercise tubes and pull rings for enhancing and developing various exercise routines. The combination of the exercise platform and incline base can be used as a yoga prop to improve flexibility and perform various yoga poses."

Problems solved by technology

While these devices work quite well, they are somewhat limited in the range of action and exercises permitted.

A practitioner also cannot easily use the aerobic device for other dimensions of workouts, such as yoga, strength-training, or meditation.

The practitioner is also not able to combine various workout techniques.

Since yoga exercises can be complicated to perform, a person who is going to start a yoga program may encounter many difficulties.

Such a person may have no time for lengthy study, may not be sufficiently persistent, or may not have a trainer for providing competent help.

The practitioner may also not have adequate flexibility to properly perform various poses or positions.

Flexibility decreases as a person ages which produces decreased mobility and function ability and can increase likelihood of injury.

Most meditation devices cannot be used for performing both the sitting and reclining positions or be used for combining various other workouts.

It is now common knowledge that this society suffers from epidemic obesity levels.

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