Device and method for performing exercises using a freely rotating ball

摘要

Exemplary embodiments of an exercise apparatus and its method of use are provided. An exercise apparatus can be provided having a resilient ball configured to support a weight of a user performing exercises thereon, and a shell member configured to cover at least an upper portion of the resilient ball. The shell member can have an inner surface conforming to an outer surface of the resilient ball. A toroidal member can be provided that can be attached to the shell member and can surround a portion of the resilient ball.

主权项

1. An exercise apparatus comprising:
a resilient ball configured to support a weight of a user performing exercises thereon; a shell member configured to cover at least a topmost portion of the resilient ball, the shell member having an inner surface conforming to an outer surface of the resilient ball, wherein the inner surface of the shell member is configured to allow the resilient ball to roll relative to the shell member when the shell member is pressed against the resilient ball by the weight of the user; a toroidal member that surrounds an outer surface of the shell member below the topmost portion of the resilient ball and extends from the outer surface of the shell member in a direction away from the resilient ball; at least one handle fixed to the toroidal member and configured for the user to grasp; and at least one platform portion fixed to the toroidal member and configured for a forearm, leg or foot of the user to be placed thereon.