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Wheel exercise apparatus and methodRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, Sit Up DeviceWheel exercise apparatus and method description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070010384, Wheel exercise apparatus and method. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CLAIM FOR PRIORITY [0001] This application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application, Ser. No. 60/697,024, filed Jul. 6, 2005. TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] This disclosure relates to the field of exercise apparatus. BACKGROUND [0003] So-called "core" training is an essential part of increasing muscle strength. The superficial and deep muscles of the trunk area work together to keep the body in an upright, stable position as we stand or shift weight while walking. These muscles layer, overlap and connect to the skeletal system. Strengthening these hard-to-reach muscles gives numerous benefits to physical fitness and strength. [0004] The "abdominal bridge" is a well-known core exercise that targets not just the core muscles, but all muscle groups as they tighten and strain to hold the body's weight. The longer the moves can be held, the stronger the abdominal, chest, back, arm, gluteus, and leg muscles become. [0005] There is a need for an exercise apparatus that accommodates many different body positions while the person exercising executes an abdominal bridge type of exercise. DRAWINGS [0006] FIG. 1 shows a perspective of the assembled preferred embodiment. [0007] FIG. 2 shows front and back plan views of the assembled core wheel of the preferred embodiment. [0008] FIG. 3 shows the core wheel of the preferred embodiment connected to various optional accessories. [0009] FIGS. 4-6 show different exercise methods with the core wheel of the preferred embodiment. DESCRIPTION [0010] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the preferred embodiment has a single wheel (110), preferably an air-inflated tire (110). An axle (120) passes through the axis of the wheel (110). The axle is rotatably received into foot rests (140). Optionally, foot plates (160), may be attached to the foot rests (140). The foot rests (140) have toe cups (150) for comfortably holding the toes of the user's feet. The axle (120) and foot rests (140) are preferably made of steel. [0011] FIG. 3 shows optional attachments for the basic core wheel apparatus (100). Flat foot plates (160) are attached to the foot rests (140) at attachment points (145) by any convenient means, such as removable pins or bolts (not shown) The flat foot plates (160) have fixed heel rests (170) to support an exerciser's feet as he or she performs exercises in the back-down position. It is important that the heel rests (170) be relatively rigid, to accommodate without shifting the loads placed upon them by the user's body. [0012] A sled (180) for holding weights (220) may be connected to the foot rests (140) by a cable (200), as shown in FIG. 3. The cable (200) attaches to the foot rests (140) at attachment points (145) on either side of the wheel (110). The sled (180) preferably has an upward curve as shown in FIG. 3, to avoid catching on rugs or flooring. Optionally, the sled (180) may have texture on its bottom to increase friction with the floor and thus resistance. FIG. 3 also shows a belt waist post (190) for attachment about a user's waist. [0013] FIGS. 4-6 show different methods of using the preferred embodiment. FIG. 4 shows an exercise that may be called the "walking ab bridge," intended to strength the core abdominal muscles. In FIG. 4, the user starts by kneeling and placing the wheel apparatus (100) behind him or her. The user places the toes of his shoes in the toe cups (150) of the foot rests (140), and stretches out his body as straight as possible. Then, the user walks forward with his hands while balancing the body on the wheel (110). In keeping the body straight, the muscles of the arms, chest, back, abdominals, gluteus and legs are strongly engaged. [0014] FIG. 5 shows an exercise that may be called the "lying leg curl." The user starts by placing the flat foot plates (160) on the foot rests (140), allowing his or her heels to rest in the heel rests (170) of the foot plates (160). The user lies back, keeping the knees bent, and lifts his or her midsection off the floor until it is as straight as possible. The weight should be on the feet on the wheel and on the shoulders. The user then slowly rolls the wheel (110) out as far as he can, keeping the buttocks off the floor, then returns the legs to the starting position. [0015] FIG. 6 shows an exercise that may be called the "kneeling ab roll." The user starts by kneeling and placing his or her hands on the portion of the foot rests (140) that rest on the axle (120) of the wheel (110), these portions effectively being handgrips. Starting with the wheel (110) near the knees, the user rolls forward as far as possible and rolls back to the starting position. [0016] The intensity of the walking ab bridge exercise shown in FIG. 4 may be increased as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. In FIG. 7, the sled (180) bears a weight (220), and the sled (180) is attached by the cable (200) to the wheel (110). In FIG. 8, the user straps the belt post (190) over his or her back and places weights (220) on it. [0017] Since those skilled in the art can modify the specific embodiments described above, I intend that the claims be interpreted to cover such modifications and equivalents. Continue reading about Wheel exercise apparatus and method... Full patent description for Wheel exercise apparatus and method Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Wheel exercise apparatus and method patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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