Patent ID: 7963894
Filing Date: 2011-06-21
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for exercising the abdominal muscles, comprising: a microprocessor control, a visual display having a plurality of elements each of which is capable of individual illumination responsive to signals from the microprocessor control, and a detector for detecting a hand or part thereof touching an illuminated one of the plurality of elements, the detector having a device to return the illuminated one of the plurality of elements to a non-illuminated state in response to: (a) detection by the detector of a hand or part thereof touching the illuminated element; and/or (b) a signal from the microprocessor control which is emitted after the element has been illuminated for a predetermined length of time; wherein the microprocessor control is programmed to provide a variable frequency of illumination and/or a predetermined time interval which can be adjusted; the microprocessor control comprising control circuitry which controls the illumination of the elements such that they are illuminated in a random sequence; the apparatus being configured to permit a user positioned in front of the display to perform a sit-up from an initial position as each element is illuminated, touch with a hand or part thereof the illuminated element and then return to the initial position, ready for a next sit-up, the apparatus further comprising a foothold to hold the feet of the user in place during exercise.