Patent ID: 6056676
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise device to exercise the abdominal and oblique muscles for a user sitting on a surface, the device comprising:a horizontal lap engageable base member for resting on the lap of the user;a horizontal arm positioning means engaging the upper body of the user;a resistance means operably connecting the base member to the arm positioning means;a swivel cooperating with the resistance means for placing the arm positioning means relative to the base member so that the user sits with the user's back at a comfortable angle relative to the surface;wherein the arm positioning means applies a force to the resistance means so that the user's upper body contracts and expands without substantially altering the comfortable angle, thereby exercising the muscles of the user in a safe and effective manner; andfurther including a thigh brace arrangement connected to the base member.