Exercise apparatus

Abstract

An exercise device comprising a frame having an outer frame periphery formed of outer longitudinal peripheral members and outer lateral peripheral members, wherein at least two internal handles are formed by at least two internal transverse members extending between the outer longitudinal peripheral members. Preferably there are at least two internal handles which project from the profile of the outer frame and is a centrally positioned aperture suitable for receiving a user's head in use. Preferably the frame is curved along the longitudinal extent. Preferably the frame comprises a deformable coating.

Claims

1. An exercise apparatus, comprising: a unitary, one-piece rigid frame having an outer frame periphery defined by outer longitudinal peripheral members and outer lateral peripheral members, wherein the outer longitudinal peripheral members are curved along an entire longitudinal extent thereof and define a convex top and a concave bottom surface forming a curved profile; at least two internal handles are formed by at least two internal transverse members extending between the outer longitudinal peripheral members and defining a centrally positioned aperture configured for receiving a user's head between the internal transverse members, wherein the at least two internal handles are arcuate along a longitudinal extent thereof such that the at least two internal handles project above the convex top surface of the curved profile of the outer longitudinal peripheral members.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

(1) An embodiment of the present invention will now be described by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, of which:—

(2) FIG. 1 shows a side view of a first embodiment of the present invention;

(3) FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the first embodiment of the present invention;

(4) FIG. 3 shows a plan view of the second embodiment of the present invention;

(5) FIG. 4 shows a side view of the second embodiment of the present invention; and

(6) FIG. 5 shows a cross sectional view across line A-A of an embodiment of the present invention as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(7) Turning to the Figures, FIGS. 1 and 2 show an exercise apparatus 1 which is a truncated oval shape and has a concave profile. The exercise apparatus 1 has an outer frame 2 which is formed from two longitudinal peripheral members 3 and 4 and two lateral peripheral members 5 and 6. Two outer handles 5 and 6 are provided by lateral peripheral members 5 and 6. Three internal handles 7, 8 and 9 are provided by internal transverse members 7, 8 and 9. The multiple handles allow the exercise apparatus to be held in a variety of positions so that a multitude of exercises can be performed by the user. The exercise apparatus 1 is formed from cast iron; however, it will be appreciated that other suitable materials could be used. It will also be appreciated that the exercise apparatus 1 can be provided with a deformable coating, such as a foam or rubber coating. This provides additional comfort to a user.

(8) FIGS. 3, 4 and 5 show a second embodiment of the exercise apparatus. In this embodiment the exercise apparatus 15 is substantially rectangular in shape with rounded corners. The exercise apparatus 15 has a concave profile. The exercise apparatus has an outer frame 16 which is formed from two longitudinal peripheral members 17 and 18 and two lateral peripheral members 19 and 20. Outer handles 19 and 20 are provided by lateral peripheral members 19 and 20. Further outer handles 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 are provided in the longitudinal peripheral members 17 and 18. Internal handles 21 and 22 provided by internal transverse members 21 and 22.

(9) As can be seen in FIGS. 4 and 5, the internal transverse members 21 and 22 project from the plane of the outer frame. As members 21 and 22 project from the plane of the frame, the user while holding the apparatus behind their head using handles 19 and 20 will not be able to rest their head flat on the floor but due to their equidistant spacing and curved profile the user will be able make contact with the floor in a safe and comfortable manner.

(10) Handles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 may be profiled to provide distinct finger slots. Alternatively, the handles can be merely any part of the internal or external member and so the hand, in use, can be placed anywhere comfortable on the member.

(11) FIG. 5 shows a cross-section of the present invention. The cross-sectional shape of the present invention can be any suitable shape, for example, semi-circular, circular, semi-squircle or squircle. However, in FIG. 5 they are squircle.

(12) It should be understood that various changes and modifications to the presently preferred embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention and without diminishing its attendant advantages. It is therefore intended that such changes and modifications are covered by the appended claims.