Patent ID: 6220996
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An apparatus for an isolation mechanism operative to isolate a user's abdominal muscles and further to prevent pelvic tilt and stabilize the lower back during exercise, said isolation mechanism comprising:(a) a foot support bracket;(b) a frame providing support for said foot support bracket;(c) a resistances mechanism comprised of:(i) a first resistance mechanism, coupled to said frame, operative to supply resistance in a first direction against forces applied to said foot support bracket by said user's feet; and(ii) a second resistance mechanism, coupled to said frame, operative to supply resistance in a second direction against forces applied to said foot support bracket by said user's feet, said second direction having a component orthogonal to said first direction; and(d) an adjustment point, coupled to said frame, operative to adjust the position of said foot support bracket so as to accommodate different users and body movement during said exercise.