An exercise apparatus for use in developing abdominal muscle. The exercise apparatus includes a supporting structure adjustably mounted on a platform and a lever structure mounted on the upper end of the supporting structure for pivoting about a horizontal axis. The lever structure has a first arm which is connected to a handle and a second arm which supports an impact member such as a medicine ball. The exercise apparatus is used by an individual by standing on the platform and pulling the handle toward his or her chest. The individual then pushes the handle away from his or her chest which causes the impact member to swing toward the individual's abdomen. The supporting structure is adjustable so that the impact member can be positioned to strike the abdomen of individuals of different height.
An exercise apparatus for developing flexibility and strength in the back and abdominals. The apparatus uses a captured ball to support the user's body. The ball is mounted in a receptacle with a substantial portion, of the sphere exposed for contact with the user's body. The sphere has universal movement in the receptacle. In use, the user sits or lies on the ball with their back-in contact with the exposed sphere and their feet on the, floor or a foot rest. The body is exercised by maintaining a point of contact between the ball and the user's back.
An exercise device for use with a medicine ball utilizing a support frame with a seat thereon. A medicine ball track is mounted to the frame and is pivotal to a user selectable position of a plurality of positions at which one end of the track is higher than the opposed track end. A seated user facing away from the track initially places the medicine ball at the elevated track end upon torso rotation in one direction. The incline of the track causes a rolling movement of the ball to the lower track end for recovery by the user upon the user oppositely rotating the torso in order to reach the ball at the lower track end. Either end of the track may be elevated so as to provide a balanced exercise. The degree of elevation of the upper track end is adjustable which varies the speed of the ball rolling movement and thus the speed at which the user must rotate between the ball placement and recovery positions. A selector plate positions and maintains the track at a desired inclination.
A physio-ball including a shell and a support member attached to the shell. The support member is sufficiently rigid so as to support at least a portion of a user's body when the portion of the user's body is in contact with the support member.
A balancing device has a base and an inflatable flexible portion wherein the center of the inflatable portion is higher than the edges. The device is used by placing the base on the floor and standing and moving on the bladder.
A balancing device has a base and an inflatable flexible portion wherein the center of the inflatable portion is higher than the edges. The device is used by placing the base on the floor and standing and moving on the bladder.
