| 摘要 |
Exercise apparatus and method of use involving a stationary base member, a freely rotatable rectangular foot support centrally attached to the top surface of the base member and having a width-adjustable foot placement area for positioning an operator's feet in line with his or her shoulders during use, the foot support also having an upper surface that is angled laterally upward from its center; as well as a height-adjustable upper torso support pivotally attached to one end of the base member that remains stationary during use and by which an operator can support his or her upper body in a substantially stationary position while the operator's lower torso and legs are alternatively made to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. The angled foot support allows the operator to stretch and strengthen arm, shoulder, hip, back, leg, and foot muscles as the operator's weight is shifted alternatively from the inside bottom surface of one foot to the inside bottom surface of the other foot while his or her lower torso and legs are repetitively rotated back and forth. In a slightly bent knee position, operator movement duplicates that required in many sports and thereby will enhance operator balance, agility, and forward thrusting power for improved sports performance. Applications may include, but are not limited to, general improvement in overall torso flexibility, as well as training and warm up exercise for athletic activities, such as golf, tennis, basketball, football, baseball, softball, soccer, boxing, skating, skiing, and dancing.
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