Patent ID: 6450926
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise device for improving the condition and/or tone of the abdominal region of a person, particularly the rejuvenation and/or strengthening of a person's abdominal muscles, comprising a rigid rear member for contacting a portion of the back of the person in order to provide support for the back in use of the device and/or to anchor the device during use, a substantially rigid front member for contacting a portion of the abdominal region of the person during use of the device to present a load or resistance against which the abdominal region can be exercised by movement of the abdominal muscles, and an adjustment means interconnecting the back and front rigid members in order to adjust the magnitude of the load or resistance applied to the abdominal region by movement of the abdominal muscles against the rigid front member, said adjustment means being jointed and rigid, wherein when the abdominal region of the person is exercised against the load or resistance by movement of the abdominal muscles, the condition of the abdominal region of the person is improved.