Patent ID: 6814690
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A method of exercise, comprising the steps of:providing an abdominal exercise device with (a) a frame having an upper end and a lower end, wherein the lower end is configured to bear against a floor surface; (b) an upper body support movably mounted on the frame proximate the upper end; and (c) a foot rest movably mounted on the frame proximate the lower end, and linked to the upper body support in a manner that constrains the foot rest and the upper body support to move in opposite directions; and encouraging a person to (a) sit on a conventional chair; (b) move the abdominal exercise device relative to the chair and into an operational position in front of the chair with the lower end of the frame on the floor surface; (c) place her feet on the foot rest; (d) hold the upper body support proximate her chest; and (e) perform an abdominal crunch exercise, wherein her cheat moves downward together with the upper body support, and her legs move upward together with the foot rest.