Multi-purpose fitness device

Abstract

The multi-purpose fitness device is provided in a comfortable posture such as being seated, face up or face down, to generate twisting of various body sites, loosen muscle stiffness in hypokinetic people, and promote blood circulation intermixed with muscle training, for recovery, maintenance and promotion of health. Dieting, rehabilitation, massage, stretching, cellulite prevention, and metabolic syndrome prevention exercise are addressed. For generating twisting in various body sites, the multi-purpose fitness device comprises: main body having a rotatably supported strut, a repetitive drive unit connectably disposed below the strut, upper and lower wings fixed to both side surfaces of struts, and a pad driver slidably connected on the top part of strut; and pad parts as accessories. By flexibly transmitting rotation of the main body units movable front-to-back, left-to-right and up-and-down to a human body, twisting exercises become possible in exercise bodily free positions.

Claims

1. A multipurpose fitness device that comprises a main body and a pad unit, wherein the main body comprises a strut and a repeat drive unit for generating a torsional force on parts of a human body, the strut being vertically supported to pivot, the repeat drive unit being arranged connectable to a lower tip of the strut in order to repeatedly rotate the strut; the main body further comprising: an upper wing which is substantially rod-shaped, fixed to an upper side of the strut to be horizontally symmetric in order to impart a swirling force around the vertical axis of the strut in a back or forward direction with respect to the human body; and a pad driver, fixed to a pad, connectable to the upper side of the strut in order to impart a swirling force in a horizontal direction with respect to the human body around the vertical axis of the strut and a swirling force in a vertical direction with respect to the human body around the horizontal axis of the strut; wherein the pad unit is an accessory that is removably connected to the upper wing or adhered to the pad, and configured to transmit the swirling force in back, forth, horizontal and vertical directions with respect to the main body.

2. The fitness device according to claim 1, wherein the repeat drive unit comprises an automatically repeated rotator of the strut at a predetermined swing angle, providing a back and forth swirling force on the upper wing around the longitudinal axis of the strut with respect to the human body and providing a swirling force in the lateral direction to the pad around a longitudinal axis with respect to the pad driver.

3. The multi-purpose fitness device according to claim 1, wherein the pad drive device comprises a coupling unit slidably rotatably connected to the strut top, freely changing the lateral direction of the orientation of the pad drive device around the longitudinal axis of the strut within a range of a predetermined angle.

4. The multi-purpose fitness device according to claim 1, wherein the pad drive device comprises a pivoting unit for movement of the pad within the predetermined angle in a vertical direction around a horizontal axis of the pad driving unit.

5. The multi-purpose fitness device according to claim 1, wherein the pad unit is a pad for shoulders of the human body comprising an annular ring band fixed to both ends of an elastic belt, a cord with a hook and a cord with a grip ring, each cord being movably connected with the ring of the annular band.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a body A.

(2) FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the body A and the shoulder pad 711.

(3) FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the use state of the body A and spherical pad 719 and pelvic rug pad 712.

(4) FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the use state of the body A belly waist shared rug pad 713 and waist belt 721.

(5) FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a shoulder pad 711.

(6) FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a pelvic rug pad 712.

(7) FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the Harakoshi combination rug pad 713.

(8) FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a foot hanging pad 714.

(9) FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a calf pad 715.

(10) FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a head pad 716.

(11) FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a pressing pad 717.

(12) FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a foot traction pad 718.

(13) FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a spherical pad 719.

(14) FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a rod-shaped pad 720.

(15) FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a waist belt 721.

(16) FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a preload member 722.

(17) FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a crank 723.

(18) FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a continuous ball pad 724.

(19) FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a thermal pad 725.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

(20) The following is a description of embodiments of the present invention with reference to FIGS. 1 to 19.

(21) FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the body A. The body A comprises an upper wing 1, a lower wing portions 2, a complement driver 3, a strut unit 4, a main driving unit 5 is composed of a base plate 6. An upper wing 11 of the upper wing section 1 is provided with a plurality of small holes 11a in a plurality of rows on the upper wing 11 as a means of regulating the turning radius, and the saddle 12 with the locking mechanism 12a and the retaining ring 12b. Although not shown, the locking mechanism 12a is provided with a locking pin and a spring therein. At the distal end of the upper wing 11, the spherical elastic member 13 having a slip is detachably fixed. Further, at the upper center of the spherical elastic member 13, a square hole 13a is provided. Incidentally, it is possible that the small hole 11a is set to one row, and the locking ring 12b may be attached at two positions on the front and lower sides of the saddle 12. The locking mechanism 12a may be a screw. Although not shown, a guide trench may be provided on the front face of the upper wing to allow the saddle 12 to move.

(22) The operation of the above configuration will follow. The upper wing 11 is a moving part that repeats turning in the back and forth direction. By unlocking the locking mechanism 12a and moving the saddle 12 counterclockwise to the left or right in order to change the stroke of the turning radius and the back and forth direction freely, it is possible to allow the twisting motion of the upper body and lower body. In addition, by choosing the retaining rings 12b attached to the saddles 12 alternately on the right and left, it is possible to prevent the coupling cord of cross hanging from interference due to contacting during exercising. The front of the lower wing 21 of the lower wing portions 2 is provided with a plurality of the retaining rings 21a arranged in a line as a means of regulating the turning radius. Further, at the front end of the lower wing 21, the spherical elastic member 22 for avoiding slipping is detachably fixed.

(23) The operation of the above configuration will follow. The lower wing 21 is a moving part that repeats turning in the back and forth direction. By selecting the stop ring 21a to freely change the turning radius and back and forth stroke, it is possible to tow legs.

(24) The pad driving unit 32 of the accessory drive unit 3, as means for pivoting movement of the pad 35 in a vertical direction, is provided with a DC gear motor 32a with the torque limiter, the worm 32b, the worm wheel 32c, a bearing seat 32d, the inner shaft 32e, the upper limit for the proximity switches 33a for limiting the pivoting movement in the vertical direction, and the lower limit for the proximity switch 33b. It should be noted that the bearing of the pad 35 may be oil-less metal, or may have a bearing. The worm wheel 32c may be a material having a lubricating property.

(25) The torque limiter with DC geared motor 32a may be a brushless DC motor and be provided on the lower site of the strut to couple the pad drivers 32. The worm wheel 32c may be made of the material with self-smoothing. The pivoting in up-down directions may be restricted by a dumper intended to prevent the shock.

(26) The upper limit 33a for the proximity switch and the lower limit 33b for the proximity switch may be the magnetic switch, photoelectric switch, or the limit switch and may limit the current of the motor instead of the torque limiter. It is also possible to use an anti-shock stopper instead of the proximity switch.

(27) The operation of the above configuration will follow. The pad driver 32 is intended for pivoting movement of the pad 35 in the vertical direction. Vertical movable range of the pad 35 is limited by the upper limit 33a for the proximity switch and the above lower limit 33b for the proximity switch. As a result, it can be pivoted within a range of 150 degrees under the apex of the spherical body 31 as the upper limit. At the time of stop, it is possible to mechanically hold the pad 35 to the stop position by the self-locking of the worm 32b.

(28) As a means for adjusting the orientation of the pad drive unit 32, the small holes for the lock, although not shown, are arranged in sequences to be engageable with the plurality of a lock mechanism 42 on the outer periphery of the inner 32e of the bearing seat 32d. The operation of the above configuration will follow. By releasing the locking mechanism 42 to freely slide and pivot the bearing seat 32d, the orientation of the pad drive unit 32 can be changed to the direction of easy movement within +/60 degrees.

(29) As a means for adjusting the turning radius, the pad 35 is provided with the inner cylinder 35a, a clamp 35b, an outer cylinder 35c, and a connector 35d. Although not shown, the base side of the connecting member 35d is fixed to the outer periphery of the worm wheel 32c. Although not shown, the distal end side of the connecting member 35d may be configured to have allowance.

(30) The operation of the above configuration will follow. The pad 35 can move to the left and right directions, or the up-and-down directions by loosening the clamp 35d, putting the inner cylinder 35a in or out of the outer cylinder 35c, and freely changing the turning radius and the stroke in left and right or up-and-down direction. In addition, the upward external force applied during exercise on the pad 35 releases the pad 35 in the upward direction.

(31) Substantially spherical body 31 of the auxiliary drive unit 3 has an elongated slit 34 in the front, and is couplably divided into the upper hemisphere and the lower hemisphere, although not shown. It should be noted that the substantially spherical body 31 may be divided into the right hemisphere and the left hemisphere.

(32) The operation of the above configuration will follow. The substantially spherical body 31 has the effect of protecting the mechanical parts that are built into the interior of the substantially spherical body 31 from an external force.

(33) The strut 41 of the strut unit 4 is rotatably vertically supported.

(34) The operation of the above configuration will follow. The strut 41 is driven by the repeated rotation of the repetitive driving device 51, in order to convey a repetitive pivoting force to the pad 35, the upper wing 11 coupled to the strut 41 and the lower wing 21.

(35) The strut 41 is formed in an inverted conical shape. In addition, the strut 41 may be conical, reverse pyramid-shaped, pyramid-shaped, or a cylindrical shape.

(36) The operation of the above configuration will follow. The strut 41 becomes thinner towards the bottom to be light as as whole.

(37) The strut 41 has a vertical through hole 41a in the axial center portion.

(38) The operation of the above configuration will follow. The through hole 41a has an effect of protecting the electrical wiring for the pad drive unit 32 from the external force.

(39) The bearing 54 disposed on the top of the housing 53 incorporates a plurality of bearings inside, which are not shown. Note that the bearing 54 may be disposed within the housing 53.

(40) The operation of the above configuration will follow. The bearing 54 has the effect of rotatably vertically supporting the struts 41.

(41) The strut 41 is provided with a coupling surface 43 and the locking mechanism 42 above the posts 41. The locking mechanism 42 is provided with a lock pin and a spring inside which are not shown. Incidentally, the locking mechanism 42 may be a screw.

(42) The operation of the above configuration will follow. The connecting surface 43 is a sliding surface for causing the pad drive unit 32 to slide and rotate to left or right. The locking mechanism 42 has the effect of connecting the pad driving unit 32 to the strut 41.

(43) The repetitive driving device 51 includes a brushless DC motor 51, a worm reduction gear 51b, a rotation/repeat conversion mechanism 51c. In addition, the brushless DC motor 51a may be a AC motor or a pulse motor. In addition, the worm reduction gear 51b may be a hypoid reduction gear. In addition, the rotational/repetitive conversion mechanism 51c may be externally attached above the worm reduction gear 51b.

(44) The operation of the above configuration will follow. The rotation of the brushless DC motor 51a is, after deceleration in the worm reducer 51b, converted into repetitive motion through a rotational/repeat conversion mechanism 51c, so as to allow the strut 41 to repeat rotation within the swing angle of 0 to 120 degrees. In addition, the repetitive drive unit 51 has a silent action without brush sliding sound and shock-less action that automatically repeats the acceleration after the reversal and the reduction of the previous inversion.

(45) The control unit 52 housed in the housing 53 is provided with a stepless speed control unit 52a, the constant speed control unit 52b, and the hand operating unit 52c. Incidentally, the hand operation unit 52c may be a wireless operating unit. Moreover, the constant speed control unit 52b may be a two-step speed control of the high speed/low speed.

(46) The operation of the above configuration will follow. Although not illustrated, the stepless speed control section 52a has the effect that the rotational speed of the brushless DC motor 51a can be widely controlled by adjusting the volume in the hand operation unit 52c. Although not illustrated, the constant speed control unit 52b can control inching the rotational speed of the attached torque limiter DC geared motor 32a using the push button in the hand operation unit 52c.

(47) The housing 53 is a semi-sealed structure in the substantially trapezoidal, so that the control unit 52 and the repetitive driving unit 51 are housed inside. A plurality of air vents 53a and a plurality of exhaust 53b are disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the housing 53. In addition, natural ventilation may be a forced ventilation.

(48) The operation of the above configuration will follow. The housing 53 has the effect of protecting the iteration drive device 51 and the control device 52 which are housed from external force. Also it has the effect that the heat generated internally can be put on the air flow coming from the air vent 53a below out of the above the exhaust port 53b.

(49) Base plate 61 is configured by weight of the substantially rectangular and is provided with the footrest 62 which is a wave-like elastic body having a slip in front of the base plate 61, a slip stopper 63 in the four corners, fixing screws 64, and casters 65. Note that the footrest 62 may be a dome-shaped elastic body. Further, the slip stopper 63 may be attached to a urethane rubber, or silicone rubber. In addition, the slip member 63, the fixing screw 64, and the casters 65 may be combined. When installing the base plate 61 in a narrow space such as a bed, the base plate 61 may be small squares or a round shape, and fixed with screws to the mounting surface.

(50) The operation of the above configuration will follow. The base plate 61 is composed of a heavy object. By tightening the fixing screw 64, the weight of the body A moves from the casters 65 to the slip member 63, and can be fixed to the installation surface of the main body A due to the frictional force.

(51) FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the body A and the shoulder pad 711. The shoulder pad 711 is formed by: the annular band 711b fixed to the elastic belt 711a; a coupling cord 711c having a hook 711d movably coupled along the ring of the annular band 711b; and a cord 711e with a gripping ring 711f. The fatigue recovery effect of the upper body can be expected by the following actions in a sitting posture: first, mounting the shoulder pad 711 on a shoulder; connecting the hooks 711d to the retaining ring 12b through the preload device 722; gripping the gripping ring 711f; then activating the repetitive driving apparatus 51; and performing the upper body twisting motion while propagating twisting into the shoulder, the scapula, back and the abdomen.

(52) FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the body A, the spherical pad 719 and the pelvic rug pad 712. The spherical pad 719 is formed by the distribution spherical elastic body 719a, and one-touch device 719b. Furthermore, the pelvic rug pad 712 is formed by the mat 712a, the surface fastener 712c arranged on the mat 712a, and the substantially a semicircular plate-shaped elastic member 712b arranging the inclined surface on the arcuate peripheral portion which are movably symmetrically fixed.

(53) Following actions are conducted for distortion preventive effect of pelvis and fatigue of lower body: attaching the spherical pad 719 at the tip of the pad 35; then being in a supine position; spreading the pelvis coverings pad 712 to the buttocks; starting the iteration drive unit 51; laying with the spherical pad 719 while folding the standing knee; and performing lower body twisting movement to propagate the torsion to the leg, thigh, pelvis, abdomen, hips and the back while performing a pelvic movement at the same time.

(54) FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a usage state of a main body A, the rug pad for both abdomen and waist 713 and the waist belt 721. The rug pad for both abdomen and waist 713 is formed by: a substantially rectangular elastic member 713a vertically curved like an arch shape so that the central portion is lowered and the right and left end sides are high; and a circular flat elastic body 713b symmetrically disposed on the substantially rectangular elastic member 713a from a plan view and a double-half circle shape like Kagami Mochi from a side view so that the upper surface is inclined upward toward the front.

(55) Furthermore, the waist belt 721 is formed by: the belt attaching surface fastener 721a, a ring 721b that are attached to both side surfaces of the belt 721 and the elastic coupling cord 721c with a hook 721d. Following actions are conducted for metabolic preventive effect of the abdomen: first attaching the waist belt 721 to the waist, connecting the hooks 721d to the retaining ring 12b via the preload device 722, then prone to become a posture, laying the lower abdomen on the rug pad for both abdomen and waist 713, starting the iteration drive device 51, and performing the abdomen waving motion while swung to the left and right of the lower abdomen.

(56) FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the shoulder pad 711. The shoulder pad 711 is formed by: the annular band 711b fixed to both ends of the elastic belt 711a; a coupling cord 711c with hooks 711d movably coupled along the ring of the annular band 711b; a cord 711e with a gripping ring 711f.

(57) The fatigue recovery effect of the upper body can be expected by the following actions in a sitting posture: first attaching the shoulder pad 711; connecting the hooks 711d to the retaining ring 12b via the preload device 722; gripping the gripping ring 711f; then activating the repetitive driving device 51; and performing the upper body twisting motion while propagating twisting into the shoulder, scapula, back, and the abdomen.

(58) FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the pelvic rug pad 712. The pelvic coverings pad 712 is formed by: the mat 712a and the substantially semicircular plate-like elastic body 712b fixed by the face fastener 712c to be symmetrically movable on the mat 712a, providing the inclined surface on the arcuate peripheral portion.

(59) The lower body fatigue and pelvic distortion preventive effect can be expected by the following actions in a sitting posture: first, attaching the ball pad 719 at the tip of the pad 35, then spreading the buttocks on the pelvic rug pad 712 in a supine position, starting the iteration drive unit 51, laying knees with the ball pad 719 while lower body vertical twisting movement to propagate the twisting into the legs, thighs, pelvis, abdomen, hips and the back, and performing the contact pressure movement in the pelvis sides simultaneously. In addition, according to the pelvis for rug pad 712, the surface may be soft and have an elastic hard body inside. Further, the surface fastener 712c can be as the locking due to the uneven formation, although not shown.

(60) FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the rug pad for both abdomen and waist 713. The rug pad for both abdomen and waist 713 is formed by: a substantially rectangular elastic member 713a vertically curved like an arch shape so that the central portion is lowered and the right and left end side are high; and a circular flat elastic body 713b symmetrically disposed on the substantially rectangular elastic member 713a. Following actions are conducted for metabolic preventive effect of the abdomen: first attaching the waist belt 721 to the waist, connecting the hooks 721d to the retaining ring 12b via the preload device 722, then, laying the lower abdomen on the rug pad for both abdomen and waist 713, starting the iteration drive device 51, and performing the abdomen waving motion while swung to the left and right of the lower abdomen. In addition, according to the belly waist combined rug pad 713, the surface may be as an elastic body inside a hard soft.

(61) FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a foot hanging pad 714. The foot hanging pad 714 is formed by: the cylindrical band with the surface fastener 714a; stirrup-shaped leg rest 714b; webbing straps 714c attached to the side of the cylindrical band with the surface fastener 714a; a cord 714d with a hook 714e.

(62) Following actions are conducted for fatigue recovery effect on the lower body and the stiffness preventive effect of the knee joint: first, inserting the crank 723 in the square hole 13a of the spherical elastic member 13, attaching the surface fastener with the cylindrical band 714a to both ankles, then becoming supine for orientation, engaging the hook 714e in stop hole 723e of the crank 723, launching the repetitive drive unit 51, and carrying out the bending and stretching motion of the legs. A hook 714e may be engaged with the stop ring attached to the lower part of the spherical elastic member 13, although not shown.

(63) FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a calf pad 715. The calf pad 715 is formed by: the belt-shaped elastic body 715a on which a plurality of hemisphere elastic bodies 715b are disposed; the ring 715c fixed to both ends of the belt-shaped elastic body 715a, and a connecting cord 715d with both ends hook 715e.

(64) The calf swelling preventive effect can be expected by the following actions in a sitting posture: first mounting the calf pad 715 so as to wrap around the calf, connecting the hook 715e to the retaining ring 12b via the preload device 722, then activating the repetitive driving device 51 and performing the calf of twist movement. It is also possible to intermittently form an opening for the passage of the hook 715e in the longitudinal direction of the center line of which is not shown the stretch band elastic member 715a.

(65) FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a head pad 716. The neck pad 716 is formed by: a band-like elastic member 716a in which a plurality of hemispherical elastic members 716b are arranged, the ring 716c fixed to both ends of the band-like elastic member 716, and a coupling cord 716d with hooks 716e.

(66) The fatigue recovery effect of the neck can be expected by the following actions in a sitting posture: first attaching the neck pad 716 to the neck, connecting the hook 716e to the retaining ring 12b via the preload device 722, then activating the repetitive driving device 51, and performing the twisting motion of the neck.

(67) FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a pressing pad 717. The pressing pad 717 is formed by: the spherical elastic body 717a, a curved rod 717b, the ring 717c fixed to the lower end of the curved rod 717b, and the coupling straps 717d with hook 717e.

(68) The preventive effect of stiff neck can be expected by the following actions in a sitting posture: first connecting the hook 717e to the retaining ring 21a, putting the pressing pad 717 on the shoulder, then activating the repetitive driving unit 51, and performing the pushing movement of the shoulder. It should be noted that the spherical elastic body 717a may be soft on the surface and have a hard body inside.

(69) FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a foot traction pad 718. The leg traction pad 718 is formed by: a cylindrical band 718a with a surface fastener, and the ring 718b attached to one end of the cylindrical band 718a, and an elastic coupling cord 718c with a hook 718d. An effect of relieving the stress of the leg can be expected by the following actions: first mounting the leg traction pad 718 on both ankles, connecting the hook 718d in the retaining ring 21a, then becoming prone posture, starting the iteration drive device 51, and performing traction movement of the left and right legs alternately. In addition, the elastic coupling cord 718c may be rubber straps or a spring.

(70) FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the spherical pad 719. The spherical pad 719 is rotatably formed by: an spherical elastic body with slope 719a, and a one-touch device 719b. Following actions are conducted: first attaching the spherical pad 719 at the tip of the pad 35, starting the repetitive driving unit 51 to become a sitting posture, then activating the pad driving unit 32, moving the pad 35 upward or downward while planarly hitting the back and allowing the effect of relieving the back rest. In addition, spherical pad 719 may be hollow or used as the solid. The gradient of the spherical pad 719 may be a resilient member or spring having flexibility.

(71) FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a rod-shaped pad 720. The rod-shaped pad 720 is rotatably formed by the rod-shaped elastic member 720a which widens toward the front end, and the one-touch fitting 720b. Following actions are conducted: first attaching a rod-shaped pad 720 to the tip of the pad 35, in a supine position, laying the rug pad for both abdomen and waist 713 on the waist, then, activating the repetitive apparatus 51 so as to lightly sandwich the rod-shaped pad 720 with both feet, performing a waving movement of the hips, and allowing fatigue recovery effect of the waist. In addition, the rod-like elastic body 720a may be soft on the surface, and a hard body inside.

(72) FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a waist belt 721. The waist belt 721 is formed by: the imposition fastener belt 721a, a ring 721b attached to both side surfaces of the belt 721a, and an elastic coupling cord 721c with a hook 721d. Following actions are conducted: first attaching the waist belt 721 to the waist, connecting the hooks 721d through the preload member 722 to the retaining ring 12b, then laying the rug pad for both abdomen and waist 713 on the lower abdomen, activating the repetitive driving unit 51, performing the contact pressure movement of the lower abdomen while swinging the lower body to the left and right, and allowing metabolic preventive effect of the abdomen. It should be noted that the elastic coupling cord 721c may be rubber straps or a spring.

(73) FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the preload member 722. The preload 722 includes a case 722a, a spring 722b, the movable ring 722c, and a hook 722d. The preload fixture 722 applies a tensile force on a pad portion 7 mounted on the body, allowing the exercise to be performed smoothly.

(74) FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the crank 723. The crank 723 is configured by: the fixed shaft 723a with a tip forming the square bar, an arm 723b rotatably attached, the clamp 723c for securing the arm 723b, a rotatable grip 723d, and a plurality of small holes 723e. Following actions are conducted: first inserting the fixed shaft 723a in the square hole 13a, then starting the iteration drive unit 51, holding the grip 723e to fully turn both arms to match back and forth motion of the upper wing 11, and allowing stiffness preventive effect of wrist, elbow and shoulder.

(75) FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a continuous ball pad 724. The communication sphere pad 724 is configured by: a macrocytic elastic body 724a having a through hole in the center, the small sphere elastic body 724b, the stretchable through-string 724c, a ring 724d attached to the through cord 724c, and a coupling cord 724e with hook 724f.

(76) The thigh cellulite preventive effect can be expected by the following actions in a sitting posture: first winding the continuous ball pad 724 to the thigh or the like, connecting the hook 724f to the retaining ring 12b via the preload device 722, then activating the repetitive driving unit 51, and carrying out the thighs of twisting motion. Incidentally, communication spheres may be increased gradually toward the center smaller at both ends.

(77) FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a thermal pad 725. The thermal pad 725 with a temperature controller is formed by a rectangular mat 725a which has an electric heater 725b therein, and the hemispherical elastic member 725c that is a plurality disposed on the mat 725a.

(78) Following actions are conducted: first attaching the waist belt 721 to the waist, connecting the hooks 721d through the preload member 722 to the retaining ring 12b, then laying the thermal pad 725 on the abdomen or the like, activating the repetitive driving device 51, performing a waving movement of the abdomen like while swinging the abdomen to the left and right, and allowing cellulite prevention effect of the abdomen. Incidentally, the electric heater may be a self-heating control planar heating element without requiring the temperature control. Although not shown, it is possible to attach the tip of the pad 35 to a pulley with a one-touch device, to grasp the end of the cord through the pulley and to perform the vertical movement while grasping one end with the left hand and the other end with the right hand, relieving such shoulder pain. Although not shown, it can be fitted with a fan at the tip of the pad 35 as an application example. When the iteration drive unit 51 is started, the breeze occurs and does not interfere with the infant's sleep sleeping. Although not shown, by attaching the toy attracting pets at the tip of the pad 35 as an application example and activating the repetitive drive unit 51, the toy is moving to attract pets, solving lack of exercise problem for the pet.

(79) Multipurpose fitness equipment is applicable to a high kinetic posture degree of freedom. In addition to the torsional movement, it can be applied to rehabilitation, pelvis diet, massage, stretching, cellulite prevention, metabolic syndrome prevention, requiring support prevention of the elderly, care prevention, sports injury care, lack of exercise and the like.

(80) While this present disclosure has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. On the contrary, it is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.