Patent Publication Number: US-8529416-B2

Title: Exercising device

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/155,283 filed on Feb. 25, 2009 the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     The present disclosure generally relates to exercising equipments, and, more particularly, to an exercising device for exercising leg, abdomen, hip and back muscles of an individual. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     Exercising may refer to a combination of one or more physical activities performed by an individual with an intention of gaining, maintaining or improving physical fitness of body. Such physical activities may include swimming, running, rowing, cycling, walking and the like. Certain physical activities are performed using various exercising equipments. Conventional exercising equipments are generally designed to simulate a specific physical activity to be performed repetitively, and, therefore these exercising equipments affect specific portions of the body only. Examples of the conventional exercising equipments may include, but are not limited to, treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bicycles and the like. 
     Generally, the conventional exercising equipments include a complex arrangement of parts, and, therefore the conventional exercising equipments are cumbersome and bulky. Accordingly, such conventional exercising equipments are generally found only in gymnasiums, and having such conventional exercising equipments at home may be both difficult and inconvenient for the individuals. Further, since such conventional exercising equipments are designed for a specific physical activity to be performed repetitively; only a specific portion of the body gets affected. Accordingly, other parts of the body adjacent to the specific portions of the body remain unaffected. Furthermore, the conventional exercising equipments require the individuals to apply a constant amount of effort for performing the specific physical activity, and, therefore the individuals are devoid of an option of varying the amount of effort for performing the specific physical activity on the conventional exercising equipments. 
     SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     An exercising device includes a disc shaped member capable of rotating about a point of rotation. The disc shaped member may include a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a peripheral surface. Further, the exercising device includes an elongated supporting member facing the second surface of the disc shaped member. The elongated supporting member may be connected to the point of rotation of the disc shaped member. Furthermore, the exercising device includes a braking mechanism carried by the elongated supporting member. The braking mechanism may be capable of contacting the disc shaped member to apply a resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member. Moreover, the exercising device includes a foot engaging member connected to the first surface of the disc shaped member. The foot engaging member may be adapted to be operated by feet of an individual for rotating the disc shaped member about the point of rotation. The operation of the foot engaging member by the individual against the resistance to the rotation applied by the braking mechanism exercises the individual. 
     One embodiment of the exercising device may include a disc shaped member capable of rotating about a point of rotation. The disc shaped member may include a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface. Further the exercising device includes an elongated supporting member facing the second surface of the disc shaped member. The elongated supporting member may include a first support member having an attachment portion connected to the point of rotation of the disc shaped member. Further, the elongated supporting member may include a second support member telescopically received in the first support member. Furthermore, the elongated supporting member may be adapted to be detachably associated with a pair of spaced apart members. The exercising device also includes a braking mechanism carried by a portion of the elongated supporting member. The portion of the elongated supporting member proximal to the attachment portion of the first support member. The braking mechanism is capable of contacting the second surface of the disc shaped member to apply a resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member. Moreover, the exercising device includes a foot engaging member extending from the first surface of the disc shaped member. The foot engaging member is adapted to be operated by feet of a user, wherein the operation of the foot engaging member rotates the disc shaped member about the point of rotation. The operation of the foot engaging member against the resistance to the rotation applied by the braking mechanism exercises the individual. 
     Another embodiment of an exercising device may include a disc shaped member capable of rotating about a point of rotation. The disc shaped member may include a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a peripheral surface. Further, the exercising device includes an elongated supporting member facing the second surface of the disc shaped member. The elongated supporting member may include a first support member, and a second support member telescopically receiving the first support member. A central portion of the first support member may be attached to the point of rotation of the disc shaped member for connecting the elongated supporting member to the disc shaped member. Furthermore, the exercising device includes a braking mechanism carried by a first end portion of the elongated supporting member. The braking mechanism capable of contacting the peripheral surface of the disc shaped member to apply a resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member. In addition, the exercising device includes a foot engaging member attached to the point of rotation of the disc shaped member. The foot engaging member adapted to be operated by feet of an individual, the operation of the foot engaging member rotating the disc shaped member about the point of rotation. The operation of the foot engaging member by the individual against the resistance to the rotation applied by the braking mechanism exercises the individual. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       These and other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments and best mode, appended claims, and accompanying drawings in which: 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of one embodiment of an exercising device; 
         FIG. 2  is an exploded view of the exercising device of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 3  is a sectional view of a braking mechanism of the exercising device of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the exercising device of  FIG. 1  in use; 
         FIG. 5  is a perspective view of second embodiment of the exercising device; 
         FIGS. 6-8  is an exploded view of the exercising device of  FIG. 5 ; and 
         FIG. 9  is a perspective view of the exercising device of  FIG. 5  in use. 
     
    
    
     Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawings. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     The exemplary embodiments described herein in detail for illustrative purposes are subject to many variations in structure and design. It should be emphasized, however, that the present disclosure is not limited to a particular exercising device, as shown and described. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the application or embodiment without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present disclosure. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. 
     The use of terms “including,” “comprising,” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. The terms such as “first,” “second,” “outer,” “inner,” “free, “distal,” “proximate,” and other variations thereof as used herein, do not denote an order, elevation or importance, but rather used signify the presence of at least one of the referenced item. Further, the terms, “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. 
     Disclosed is an exercising device which may be used for exercising muscles, such as legs, abdomen, hip, back, and other lower muscles of an individual. The exercising device includes a disc shaped member capable of rotating about a point of rotation. The disc shaped member may include a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface. Further, the exercising device includes an elongated supporting member facing the second surface of the disc shaped member. The elongated supporting member may be connected to the point of rotation of the disc shaped member. Furthermore, the exercising device includes a braking mechanism carried by the elongated supporting member. The braking mechanism may be capable of contacting the disc shaped member to apply a resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member. Moreover, the exercising device includes a foot engaging member connected to the first surface of the disc shaped member. The foot engaging member may be adapted to be operated by feet of an individual for rotating the disc shaped member about the point of rotation. The operation of the foot engaging member by the individual against the resistance to the rotation applied by the braking mechanism exercises the individual. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1-4 , one embodiment of an exercising device  1000 , is shown. The exercising device may be used for exercising muscles, such as legs, abdomen, hip, back, and other lower muscles of a user  2000  (hereinafter referred to as ‘individual  2000 ’). The exercising device  1000  may include a disc shaped member  100  having a first surface  102  and a second surface  104  opposite to the first surface  102 . Specifically, the disc shaped member  100  is capable of rotating about an axis of rotation A-A′ (shown in  FIG. 2 ). The disc shaped member  100  may include a handle slot  106 . The handle slot  106  is adapted to facilitate gripping of the disc shaped member  100 . The disc shaped member  100  further includes a hole  108  at the center of the disc shaped member  100  around which the disc shaped member  100  rotates. This hole  108  may be referred to as ‘point of rotation  108 ’ of the disc shaped member  100 . 
     Furthermore, the disc shaped member  100  may include a bearing member  110  carried by the second surface  104 . Specifically, the bearing member  110  conforms to the point of rotation  108 . The disc shaped member  100  may further include a set of lock holes, such as lock holes  112 , carried by the second surface  104 . 
     The disc shaped member  100  may be composed of a lightweight metal, such as aluminum. Alternatively, the disc shaped member  100  may be composed of a plastic material. Furthermore, it should be clearly understood that the disc shape of the disc shaped member  100  should not be construed as a limitation to the present disclosure. Accordingly, the disc shaped member  100  may also be of any other shape, such as a square shape, or any other shape. 
     The exercising device  1000  may further include an elongated supporting member  200 . The elongated supporting member  200  includes a first support member  202  and a second support member  204  substantially received (or telescopically received) within the first support member  202 . Such receiving of the first support member  202  in the second support member  204  configures the elongated supporting member  200 . 
     Specifically, the first support member  202  includes a first end portion  206  (also referred to as a free end portion  206 ), and a second end portion  208 . Similarly, the second support member  204  includes a first end portion  210  (also referred to as a free end portion  210 ), and a second end portion  212 . The second end portion  212  of the second support member  204  may be received substantially within the second end portion  208  of the first support member  202 . Further, the first end portion  206  and the first end portion  210  include a hole  207  and a hole  209  respectively, and a hole  216  at an attachment portion  214  thereof. 
     The elongated supporting member  200  further includes a shaft  218  and a pair of locking nuts, such as a locking nut  220  and a locking nut  222 . The shaft  218  may be removably received through the hole  216  and the point of rotation  108  for attaching the disc shaped member  100  to the elongated supporting member  200 . Specifically, the pair of locking nuts  220 ,  222  may be threadably attached to the free end portions of the shaft  218  for locking the shaft  218 . Additionally, flat washers may also be attached along with the locking nuts  220 ,  222  to the free end portions of the shaft  218 . Further, such attaching using the shaft  218  may allow a free rotation of the disc shaped member  100  about its point of rotation  108 . Specifically, the bearing member  110  supports the shaft  218  and facilitates the rotation of the disc shaped member  100  about its point of rotation  108 . The free end portion  206  and the free end portion  210  may be adapted to detachably support the exercising device  1000  on a pair of vertical walls, or a vertical frame. The attachment of the free end portions  206 ,  210  of the elongated supporting member  200  on the pair of vertical walls or the vertical frame will be explained later in the description. 
     The elongated supporting member  200  may further include a latching mechanism  250  carried by the elongated supporting member  200  (shown in an enlarged view in  FIG. 2 ). The latching mechanism  250  may include an attaching member  252  and a latch member  254  housed within the attaching member  252 . The attaching member  252  may be attached to a surface of the elongated supporting member  200 . More specifically, the latching mechanism  250  may be attached to a surface of an intermediate portion  258  of the first support member  202 . The latch member  254  may be operated for moving a free end portion  256  of the latch member  254  to engage with a hole, such as the lock hole  112  on the disc shaped member  100 . Such engagement of the free end portion  256  of the latch member  254  precludes the rotation of the disc shaped member  100 , preferably, in a non-operational state of the exercising device  1000 . 
     Further, the elongated supporting member  200  may include at least one level indicator, such as a level indicator  280 , disposed on the attachment portion  214  of the elongated supporting member  200 . The level indicator  280  may be adapted to indicate an alignment of the elongated supporting member  200  with respect to ground surface  600  (shown in  FIG. 4 ). The level indicator  280  may be a spirit level. However, other conventional level indicators may also be used. 
     As best shown in  FIG. 3 , the exercising device  1000  may further include a braking mechanism  300 . The braking mechanism  300  may be carried by the intermediate portion  258  of the elongated supporting member  200 . As shown, this intermediate portion  258  may be proximal to the attachment portion  214  of the elongated supporting member  200 . Herein it may be noted that the braking mechanism  300  may be positioned at a position other than that depicted in the figures without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. However, the position should be such that the braking mechanism  300  when operated may be able to contact the second surface  104  of the disc shaped member  100 . 
     The braking mechanism  300  is capable of contacting the second surface  104  of the disc shaped member  100  to apply a resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member  100 . Specifically, the braking mechanism  300  includes a hollow elongated housing  302  having a first end portion  304  and a second end portion  306 . The first end portion  304  may include a socket head set screw and a nut. The braking mechanism  300  further includes an actuation member  308  having a threaded shaft  310 . The threaded shaft  310  may be substantially received within the hollow elongated housing  302 . Specifically, the threaded shaft  310  may be substantially received within the hollow elongated housing  302  from the first end portion  304 . 
     The braking mechanism  300  furthermore may include a knob  312  associated with a first end portion  314  of the threaded shaft  310 . The knob  312  may be capable of being rotated for rotating the threaded shaft  310 . More specifically, the knob  312  may be rotated by the individual  2000  for rotating the threaded shaft  310 . Further, the actuation member  308  may also include a tab member  316  having a tab  317  and a spring  318  associated with the tab  317 . Specifically, a nut and a spacer may attach the spring  318  with the tab  317 . The spring  318  may be spirally wound over a rod  319  which may be associated to the tab  317 . The spring  318  may provide a dampening effect when the knob  312  is operated, making the tab  317  contact the second surface  104  of the disc shaped member  100 . 
     The spring  318  may be associated with the threaded shaft  310 . Specifically, the rod  319  may be associated with a second end portion  322  of the threaded shaft  310  by means of an elongated spacer, and a pair of hex nuts. Additionally, a set of spacers may also be used along with the hex nuts. 
     The association of the spring  318  with the threaded shaft  310  may allow a forward and backward (or to and fro) movement of the tab  317 , when the threaded shaft  310  may be rotated. The forward movement of the tab  317  extends the tab  310  for contacting the second surface  104  of the disc shaped member  100 . The contacting of the tab  317  applies resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member  100 . Similarly, the rotation of the threaded shaft  310  in an opposite direction causes the tab  317  to move backwards, or away from the second surface  104 , of the disc shaped member  100 . Such movement of the tab  317  backwards, or away from the tab  317 , reduces or eliminates resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member  100 . 
     The tab  317  may further include a brake pad (not shown) disposed on a free surface thereof. The brake pad may ensure a uniform application of resistance to the disc shaped member  100 . The braking mechanism  300  may also have a clamping member  320  (refer  FIGS. 2 and 3 ) adapted to engage with an outer surface of the hollow elongated housing  302  and to the elongated supporting member  200  for attaching the braking mechanism  300  to the elongated supporting member  200 . 
     Furthermore, the exercising device  1000  may also include a foot engaging member  400 . The foot engaging member  400  may extend from the first surface  102  of the disc shaped member  100 . The foot engaging member  400  may be adapted to be operated by feet of the individual  2000 . The operation of the foot engaging member  400  rotates the disc shaped member  100  about the point of rotation  108 . The structural configuration of the foot engaging member  400  will now be described in detail. 
     The foot engaging member  400  includes a shaft  402  attached to the first surface  102  of the disc shaped member  100 . The foot engaging member  400  further includes a support plate  404  attached to a free end portion  409  of the shaft  402 . Specifically, the shaft  402  may be received within a hole, such as a hole  406 , on the disc shaped member  100 , and a hole  408  on a bearing member  410  of the support plate  404 . Such receiving of the shaft  402  in the hole  406  and in the bearing member  410  adjustably attaches the foot engaging member  400  to the disc shaped member  100 . However, the individual  2000  may adjust position of the foot engaging member  400  according to his/her desire. Further, such attachment of the foot engaging member  400  to the disc shaped member  100  facilitates operation of the foot engaging member  400 . Additionally, a pair of locking nuts, such as locking nuts  412 ,  414 , along with a pair of washers and spacers may be attached to free end portions of the shaft  402  for securing the shaft  402  to the disc shaped member  100  and the support plate  404  respectively. 
     As best shown in  FIG. 2 , the foot engaging member  400  further includes one or more padded support members, such as a padded support member  420  and a padded support member  422 . The foot engaging member  400  may further include an intermediate support member  424  adapted to be attached with the padded support member  422 . Specifically, the intermediate support member  424  may be attached with the padded support member  422  by a dog leg snap button. Each of the padded support member  420  and intermediate support member  424  may be attached to support plate  404 . Specifically, the padded support member  420  and intermediate support member  424  may be welded to support plate  404 . Further, the padded support member  420  and padded support member  422  may configure a space  428  capable of receiving the feet of the individual  2000  for operating the foot engaging member  400 . At least one of the padded support member  420  and padded support member  422  may include foam materials for providing the padding. Such padding may be necessary for cushioning the feet of the individual  2000 . 
     The exercising device  1000  may further include an extendable mounting member  500  adapted to detachably associate the elongated supporting member  200  to a pair of spaced apart members  550 ,  560 . The extendable mounting member  500  may facilitate the supporting of the exercising device  1000 . The extendable mounting member  500  may include a body member  502  having a first end portion  504  and a second end portion  506  opposite to the first end portion  504 . A pair of cushioning covers  507  may be disposed on an outer surface  509  of the body member  502 . 
     The extendable mounting member  500  may further include a first threaded member  508  and a second threaded member  510 . The first threaded member  508  may be threadably attached (or telescopically attached) to the first end portion  504  of the body member  502 . The first threaded member  508  may include a slotted member  512  at a free end  514  thereof. Alternatively, the first threaded member  508  may include a nut (not shown) attached to the slotted member  512  at the free end  514  of the first threaded member  508 . 
     The slotted member  512  may include a slot  516 . Further, the slotted member  512  may include a pair of holes  518 . The slotted member  512  may be adapted to receive the first end portion  206  of the elongated supporting member  200 . Specifically, the first end portion  206  of the elongated supporting member  200  may be received in the slot  516  such that the pair of holes  518  may be aligned with the hole  207 . A locking key  520  may be inserted in through the pair of holes  518  and the hole  207  to preclude relative movement of the elongated supporting member  200  and the slotted member  512 . Additionally, the slotted member  512  may include an auxiliary hole  519  adapted to receive an auxiliary knob  521 . The auxiliary knob  521  may be capable of being rotated for further securing the first end portion  206  of the elongated supporting member  200  to the extendable mounting member  500 . 
     Similarly, the second threaded member  510  may be threadably attached (or telescopically attached) to the second end portion  506  of the body member  502 . The second threaded member  510  may include a slotted member  522  at a free end portion  524  thereof. Alternatively, the second threaded member  510  may include a nut (not shown) attached to the slotted member  522  at the free end portion  524  of the second threaded member  510 . The slotted member  522  may include a slot  526 . Further, the slotted member  522  may include a pair of holes  528  (only one hole  528  depicted in  FIG. 2 ). The slotted member  522  may be adapted to receive the first end portion  210  of the elongated supporting member  200 . Specifically, the first end portion  210  of the second support member  204  of the elongated supporting member  200  may be received in the slot  526  such that the pair of holes  528  may be aligned with the hole  209 . A locking key  530  may be inserted through the aligned pair of holes  528  and the hole  209  to preclude relative movement of the elongated supporting member  200  and the slotted member  522 . Additionally, the slotted member  522  may include an auxiliary hole  529  adapted to receive an auxiliary knob  531 . The auxiliary knob  531  may be capable of being received for further securing the first end portion  210  of the elongated supporting member  200  to the extendable mounting member  500 . The receiving of the first end portion  206  and the first end portion  210  of the elongated supporting member  200  detachably associates, or mounts the elongated supporting member  200  on the extendable mounting member  500 . 
     Further, each of the slotted member  512  and the slotted member  522  include an elongated channel, such as an elongated channel  532  and an elongated channel  534  respectively. Each of the elongated channel  532  and the elongated channel  534  may include an adhesive backed polyurethane strip (not shown). The elongated channel  532  and the elongated channel  534  are configured to be detachably attached with the pair of spaced apart members, such as members  550  and  560  respectively (as shown in  FIG. 4 ). An example of a suitable pair of spaced apart members  550 ,  560  may be a door frame. 
     Specifically, the rotation of the body member  502  extends each of the first threaded member  508  and the second threaded member  510  out of the body member  502 , thereby snugly attaching the slotted member  512  and the slotted member  522  to the pair of spaced apart members  550  and  560 . Such attachment of the slotted member  512  and the slotted member  522  to the pair of spaced apart members  550  and  560  enables the exercising device  1000  to be supported on the pair of spaced apart members  550 ,  560 . The provided polyurethane strip may help in further securing the exercising device  1000  on the pair of spaced apart members  550 ,  560 . 
     During utilization of the disclosed exercising device  1000 , slotted members such as the slotted member  512  and the slotted member  522  are aligned to a pair of spaced apart members  550  and  560  respectively (such as a door frame). Thereafter, the body member  502  may be rotated to extend each of the first threaded member  508  and the second threaded member  510  out of the body member  502  for snugly attaching the slotted member  512  and the slotted member  522  of the first threaded member  508  and the second threaded member  510  to the spaced apart members  550 ,  560 . The association of the elongated supporting member  200  to a pair of spaced apart members  550 ,  560  provides support to the entire exercising device  1000 . 
     Further, during the utilization, the first end portion  206  of the elongated supporting member  200  may be locked in the slot  516  and the second end portion  208  of the elongated supporting member  200  may be locked in the slot  526 . Thereafter for exercising, the individual  2000  may lie on the ground surface  600  placing his back portion on the ground surface  600 . The individual  2000  may thereafter engage feet thereof with the foot engaging member  400  by positioning the feet in the space  428  configured between the padded support member  420  and the padded support member  422 . Thereafter, the individual  2000  may move the feet by applying pressure on the foot engaging member  400 , thereby rotating the disc shaped member  100  about the point of rotation  108  in at least one of an anticlockwise and a clockwise direction. Such rotation of the disc shaped member  100  exercises the individual  2000 . Further the individual  2000  may operate the braking mechanism  300  for applying or removing a resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member  100 . The exercising device  1000  may be uninstalled upon use thereof, for placing the exercising device  1000  in any convenient location. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 5-9 , another embodiment of an exercising device  3000  which may be used for exercising muscles, such as legs, abdomen, hip, back, and other lower muscles of a user  4000  (hereinafter referred to as ‘individual  4000 ’). 
     The exercising device  3000  may include a disc shaped member  2100  having a first surface  2102 , a second surface  2104  opposite to the first surface  2102 , and a peripheral surface  2106 . Specifically, the disc shaped member  2100  is capable of rotating about an axis of rotation X-X′ (shown in  FIG. 6 ). Further, the disc shaped member  2100  includes a plurality of holes  2101 ,  2105 ,  2108 . The hole  2108  may be present at the center of the disc shaped member  2100  around which the disc shaped member  2100  may rotate. This hole  2108  may be referred to as ‘point of rotation  2108 ’ of the disc shaped member  2100 . Additionally, the disc shaped member  2100  may include a bearing member  2110  carried by the second surface  2104 . Specifically, the bearing member  2110  conforms to the point of rotation  2108 . 
     Similar to the disc shaped member  100 , the disc shaped member  2100  may be composed of a lightweight metal, such as aluminum. Alternatively, the disc shaped member  2100  may be composed of a plastic material. Furthermore, it should be clearly understood that the disc shape of the disc shaped member  2100  should not be construed as a limitation to the present disclosure. Accordingly, the disc shaped member  2100  may also be of any other shape, such as a square shape, or any other shape. 
     The exercising device  3000  may further include an elongated supporting member  2200  facing the second surface  2104  of the disc shaped member  2100 . The elongated supporting member  2200  includes a first support member  2202  and a second support member  2204  telescopically received within the first support member  2202 . Such receiving of the first support member  2202  in the second support member  2204  configures the elongated supporting member  2200 . 
     Specifically, the first support member  2202  includes a first end portion  2206  (also referred to as a free end portion  2206 , or a first end portion  2206  of the elongated supporting member  2200 ), and a second end portion  2208 . Similarly, the second support member  2204  includes a first end portion  2210  (also referred to as a second end portion  2210  of the elongated supporting member  2200 ), and a second end portion  2212 . The second end portion  2208  of the first support member  2202  is telescopically received within the second end portion  2212  of the second support member  2204 . 
     Even more specifically, the first support member  2202  includes a plurality of adjustment holes  2214  proximal to the second end portion  2208 , and a securing hole  2215  at a central portion  2213 . Further, the second support member  2204  includes an adjustment hole  2216  proximal to the second end portion  2212 . A hole of the plurality of adjustment holes  2214  may be aligned with the adjustment hole  2216 , and a knob  2224  may be used to secure the telescopically received first support member  2202  in the second support member  2204 . The knob  2224  used may include a rotating bulb  2226 , and a threaded rod  2228  integral to and extending from the rotating bulb  2226 . The rotating bulb  2208  may be rotated to insert the threaded rod  2228  in the adjustment hole  2216 . The insertion of the threaded rod  2219  may clamp the first support member  2202  with the second support member  2204 . 
     Further, similar to the disc shaped member  2100 , the elongated supporting member  2200  may also be made of a lightweight metal, such as aluminum. Alternatively, the elongated supporting member  2200  may also be composed of a plastic material. 
     As best shown in  FIG. 6 , the exercising device  1000  may further include a braking mechanism  2300 . The braking mechanism  2300  may be carried by the first end portion  2206  of the elongated supporting member  2200 . Herein it may be noted that the braking mechanism  2300  may be positioned at a position other than that depicted in the figures without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. However, the position should be such that the braking mechanism  2300  when operated may be able to contact the peripheral surface  2106  of the disc shaped member  2100 . 
     The braking mechanism  2300  is capable of contacting the peripheral surface  2106  of the disc shaped member  2100  to apply a resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member  2100 . Specifically, the braking mechanism  2300  includes a curved brake plate  2302  adapted to contact with the peripheral surface  2106  of the disc shaped member  2100  for applying the resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member  2100 . In the  FIG. 6 , the curved brake plate  2302  is shown to be in a non-operational state, i.e., not in contact with the disc shaped member  2100 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 7 , the curved brake plate  2302  includes a first end portion  2304  fixed at the first end portion  2206  of the elongated supporting member  2200 . Specifically, the first end portion  2206  may include a bracket  2250  which carries the curved brake plate  2302 . Even more specifically, the first end portion  2304  of the curved brake plate  2302  includes a supporting piece  2305  fixed to the first end portion  2206  of the elongated supporting member  2200 . In one embodiment, the supporting piece  2305  may be welded to the bracket  2250 . 
     Further, the curved brake plate  2302  includes a second end portion  2306  opposite to the first end portion  2304 , and an operating section  2308  having a surface  2310  substantially parallel to the peripheral surface  2106  of the disc shaped member  2100 , such that, the surface  2310  conforms to the peripheral surface  2106  when the operating section  2308  is contacted with the peripheral surface  2106  of the disc shaped member  2100 . 
     Further, the braking mechanism  2300  includes a controlling mechanism  2320  operatively associated to the curved brake plate  2302 . The controlling mechanism  2320  is adapted to control extent of contact between the peripheral surface  2106  and the operating section  2308  of the curved brake plate  2302 . It will be apparent to a person skilled in the art that such control of the extent of contact varies resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member  2100 . 
     As best shown in  FIG. 7 , the controlling mechanism  2300  includes a tension wire  2330  operatively coupled to the second end portion  2306  of the curved brake plate  2302 . The tension wire  2330  may be supported by a bracket  2332  attached to the first end portion  2206  of the first support member  2200 . Specifically, the bracket  2332  includes a cut section  2334  receiving the tension wire  2330 . The bracket  2332  as shown may be supported on a piece  2335  attached to the first end portion  2206  of the first support member  2200 . 
     The second end portion  2306  of the curved brake plate  2302  may also include a cut section  2336  receiving the tension wire  2330 . Further, an end portion  2337  of the tension wire  2330  may include a retainer  2338  for fixing the tension wire  2330  in the cut section  2336 . 
     Further, the controlling mechanism  2300  includes a knob  2340  associated with a free end  2342  of the tension wire  2330 . The knob  2340  is capable of rotating for operating the tension wire  2330 . The operation of the tension wire  2330  moves the curved brake plate  2302  up and down. 
     Specifically, the knob  2340  includes a core (not shown). The tension wire  2330  may be wound over the core. The rotation of the knob  2340  leads to rotation of the core. The rotation of the core unwinds the tension wire  2330  from the core, thereby releasing tension therein. The release of tension may in turn move the second end portion  2306  of the curved brake plate  2302  downwards (due to inherent inertia/tension in the curved brake plate  2302 ). Such movement of the second end portion  2306  may bring the curved brake plate  2302  in contact with the peripheral surface  2106  of the disc shaped member  2100 . The contact of the curved brake plate  2302  (and more particularly the surface  2310 ) with the peripheral surface  2106  may apply the resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member  2100 . 
     Additionally, the braking mechanism  300  may include a pad  2370 . The pad  2370  may have the knob  2340  secured thereto. This pad  2370  may be adapted to secure to different parts of the exercising device  3000 . For example, the pad  2370  may be adapted to secure to the elongated supporting member  2100 . Such securing may make the pad  2370  easily available to the individual  4000 . 
     Furthermore, the exercising device  3000  includes a foot engaging member  2400  removably attached to the disc shaped member  2100 . The foot engaging member  2400  may be adapted to be operated by feet of the individual  4000 . The operation of the foot engaging member  2400  rotates the disc shaped member  2100  about the point of rotation  2108 . The structural configuration of the foot engaging member  2400  will now be described in detail. 
     As shown in  FIG. 6 , the foot engaging member  2400  includes a lever arm  2402 . The lever arm  2402  includes a first end portion  2404 , and a second end portion  2406  opposite to the first end portion  2404 . The first end portion  2404  of the lever arm  2402  is attached to the disc shaped member  2010 . 
     Specifically, the lever arm  2402  includes a plurality of fitting holes  2408 ,  2409 ,  2410 ,  2411 . To attach the lever arm  2402  to the disc shaped member  2100 , the fitting hole  2409  is aligned to the point of rotation  2108 . Further, a shaft  2218  may be removably received in the securing hole  2215  provided on the elongated supporting member  2200 , the point of rotation  2108 , and the fitting hole  2409 . In addition a spacer  2450  may be fitted over the shaft  2218 . The spacer  2450  may maintain a space between the disc shaped member  2100  and the elongated supporting member  2200 , thereby precluding any contact there-between. Thereafter, a pair of locking nuts, such as locking nuts  2220 ,  2222  may be threadably attached to end portions of the shaft  2218  for securing the lever arm  2402 , the disc shaped member  2100  and the elongated supporting member  2200 . Additionally, flat washers may also be attached along with the locking nuts  2220 ,  2222  to the end portions of the shaft  2218 . It should be understood that such attaching using the shaft  2218  may allow a free rotation of the disc shaped member  2100  about its point of rotation  2108 . Specifically, the bearing member  2110  may support the shaft  2218  and facilitate the rotation of the disc shaped member  2100  about its point of rotation  2108 . Additionally, the fitting holes  2408 ,  2410  may be aligned with holes  2101 ,  2105  and bolts  2412 ,  2413 , respectively, may be received through the aligned holes for additionally securing the lever arm  2402  to the disc shaped member  2100 . The bolts  2412 ,  2413  may be secured using locking nuts  2416 ,  2417 , respectively. 
     Further, the foot engaging member  2400  includes a pedal section  2420  carried by the second end portion  2406  of the level arm  2402 . Specifically, the pedal section  2420  includes a retainer plate  2425  attached to the second end portion  2406 . More specifically, the retainer plate  2425  includes a plurality of holes  2427 ,  2428 ,  2429 . For attaching the retainer plate  2425 , the hole  2428  is aligned to the fitting hole  2411  of the lever arm  2402 , and a bolt  2430  may be received through the hole  2428  and the fitting hole  2411 . The bolt may be then secured using a locking nut  2431 . In addition a spacer  2452  may be fitted over the bolt  2430 . The spacer  2452  may maintain a space between the lever arm  2402  and the retaining plate  2425 , thereby precluding any contact therebetween. 
     Further, the pedal section  2420  includes a pair of foot pedals  2432 ,  2436  carried by the retainer plate  2425 . The pair of foot pedals  2432 ,  2436  is adapted to receive the feet of the individual  4000 . It should be understood that an operation of the pair of foot pedals  2432 ,  2436  by the individual  4000  operates the lever arm  2402 , thereby rotating the disc shaped member  2100 . 
     Specifically, the pedal section  2420  includes a pair of pulleys  2440 ,  2442  fitted to the retainer plate  2425 . The pair of pulleys  2440 ,  2442  carries the pair of foot pedals  2432 ,  2436 . The pair of pulleys  2440 ,  2442  may be provided to facilitate the operation of the pair of foot pedals  2432 ,  2436 . The fitting of the pair of pulleys  2440 ,  2442  may include aligning the holes  2427 ,  2429  with the holes (not shown) provided on the pair of foot pedals  2440 ,  2442  and securing the pair of pulleys  2440 ,  2442  to the retaining plate  2425  using bolts  2446 ,  2447  and locking nuts  2448 ,  2449 . 
     The exercising device  3000  may further include a seating assembly  2500 . The seating assembly  2500  may be used for mounting the exercising device  3000 , and specifically, the elongated supporting member  2200  thereon. As best shown in  FIG. 8 , the seating assembly  2500  includes a seating member  2502  adapted to comfortably place the individual  4000  in a position facing the disc shaped member  2100 . 
     The seating member  2502  includes a seat  2504  and a back cushion  2506  connected to the sea  2504  through a connecting member  2508 . The seat  2504  may include an attaching portion  2510  extending from a bottom portion  2512 . The connecting member  2508  may include a first end portion  2516  extending from and integral to a rear portion  2518  of the seat  2504 . Further, the connecting member  2508  may include a second end portion  2520  adapted to telescopically receive an attachment portion  2522  of the back cushion  2506 . As shown in  FIG. 8 , the attachment portion  2522  may extend from a lower end, portion  2523  of the back cushion  2506 . Further, the connecting member  2508  may include a knob  2524 , similar to knob  2224 , for tightly securing the back cushion  2506  to the seat  2504 , when the attachment portion  2522  is telescopically received in the seat  2504 . 
     Further, the seating member  2502  includes a pair of hand rail supports  2525 ,  2527 . The hand rail supports  2525 ,  2527  may be telescopically fitted in extension arms  2530 ,  2532 , respectively, of the connecting member  2508 . The hand rail supports  2525 ,  2527  may include straight arm portions  2534 ,  2536 , respectively, substantially perpendicular to the connecting member  2508 , and supporting arm portions  2538 ,  2540  substantially perpendicular to the straight arm portions  2538 ,  2540 . The hand rail supports  2525 ,  2527 , and specifically, the supporting arm portions  2538 ,  2540 , respectively, may be held by the individual  4000  for support while exercising on the exercising device  3000 . 
     Further, the seating assembly  2500  includes a supporting frame member  2550  adapted to support the seating member  2502  on a ground surface  2650 . The supporting frame member  2550  includes a main rod  2552  inclined at an acute angle A with respect to the ground surface  2650 . The main rod  2552  includes a first end portion  2554 , a central portion  2556 , and a second end portion  2558  opposite to the first end portion  2554 . The first end portion  2554  of the main rod  2552  is adapted to telescopically receive the attaching portion  2510  of the seat  2504 . Specifically, the attaching portion  2510  of the seat includes a plurality of holes  2557 . Further, the main rod includes a hole  2559  proximal to the first end portion  2554 . To telescopically receive, a hole of the plurality of holes  2557  is aligned to the hole  2559 , and a knob  2560 , similar to knob  2224 , may be operated to tightly securing the telescopically received attaching portion  2510  in the main rod  2552 . It should be understood that the telescopic receiving of the attaching portion  2510  in the main rod  2552  facilitates adjustment of height ‘H’ of the seat  2504  from the ground surface  2650 . 
     Further, the supporting frame member  2550  includes a first stabilizing leg  2562  attached to the central portion  2556  of the main rod  2552 . Specifically, the first stabilizing leg  2562  includes a pair of holes  2564  at a first end portion  2565  thereof. To attach the first stabilizing leg  2562  to the central portion  2556 , the pair of holes  2564  may be aligned with a hole  2566  on the central portion  2556  of the main rod  2552 . After the aligning a locking bolt  2568  may be inserted in the aligned holes  2564 ,  2566 , and a locking nut  2570  may be screwed through the locking bolt  2568 . 
     The first stabilizing leg  2562  is adapted to configure an acute angle B with the main rod  2552 . Further, the first stabilizing leg  2562  is adapted to stably support the seating member  2502  on the ground surface  2650 . Specifically, the first stabilizing leg  2562  includes a stabilizing rod  2572  extending from and integral to a second end portion  2569  of the first stabilizing leg  2562 . The stabilizing rod  2572  is adapted to provide stability to the seating member  2502 . Additionally, end portions of the stabilizing rod may include gripping covers  2574  for providing additional stability. 
     Furthermore, the supporting frame member  2550  includes a L-shaped stabilizing leg  2580 . The L-shaped stabilizing leg  2580  includes a vertical leg section  2582  integral to and extending from the second end portion  2558  of the main rod  2552 . The L-shaped stabilizing leg  2580  further includes a horizontal leg section  2590  substantially perpendicular to the vertical leg section  2582 . The horizontal leg section  2590  is adapted to rest on the ground surface  2650 . 
     Moreover, the supporting frame member  2550  includes a second stabilizing leg  2600  telescopically received in the horizontal leg section  2590  of the L-shaped stabilizing leg  2580 . Specifically, the second stabilizing leg  2600  includes a plurality of holes  2602  proximal to a first end portion  2604  thereof. The horizontal leg section  2590  includes a hole  2592 . A hole of the plurality of holes  2602  may be aligned with the hole  2592  of the horizontal leg section  2590  of the L-shaped stabilizing leg  2580  and a knob  2610 , similar to knob  2224 , may be screwed for tightly securing the second stabilizing leg  2600  with the horizontal leg section  2590 . It should be understood that the telescopic receiving of the second stabilizing leg  2600  in the horizontal leg section  2590  allows an adjustment of distance ‘D’ of the disc shaped member  2100  from the seating member  2502 . 
     Further, the second stabilizing leg  2600  is adapted to hinge the elongated supporting member  2200  for supporting the disc shaped member  2100  on the seating assembly  2500 . Specifically, the second end portion  2210  of the elongated supporting member  2200  includes a securing hole  2620  and a hinging hole  2622 . The second stabilizing leg  2600  includes a bracket  2624  proximal to a second end portion  2606  thereof. The bracket  2624  includes a securing hole  2628  and a plurality of hinging hole  2630 . The second end portion  2210  of the elongated supporting member  2200  may be received in the bracket  2624 . Further, the securing hole  2620  may be aligned with the securing hole  2628  and bolted using a bolt  2632 , and a locking nut  2634 . This may tightly secure the elongated supporting member  2200  in the bracket  2624 . Further, the hinging hole  2622  may be aligned with one of the plurality of hinging hole  2630 , and a locking pin  2636  may be received in the aligned hinging hole  2622  and one of the plurality of hinging hole  2630  to hingably support the elongated supporting member  2200  on the seating assembly  2500 . It should be understood that the hinging of the elongated supporting member  2200  in the second stabilizing leg  2600  allows adjustment of inclination angle C of the disc shaped member  2100  with respect to the ground surface  2650 . 
     In addition, the second stabilizing leg  2600  is adapted to stably support the seating member  2502  on the ground surface  2650 . For this, the second stabilizing leg  2600  includes a stabilizing rod  2638 , similar to the stabilizing rod  2572 , attached to the second end portion  2606  thereof. 
     During utilization of the exercising device  3000 , the individual  4000  may first configure the disc shaped member  2100  on the seating assembly  2500 . Specifically, the individual  4000  may receive the elongated supporting member  2200  on the bracket  2624  provided on the second stabilizing leg  2600  of the seating assembly  2500 , as shown in  FIG. 9 . The individual  4000  may thereafter adjust the angle of inclination ‘C’ of the disc shaped member  2100  with respect to the ground surface  2650 . 
     After the adjustment of the angle of inclination ‘C’, the individual  4000  may adjust the distance ‘D’ between the disc shaped member  2100  and the seating member  2502 . Specifically, the individual  4000  may adjust the extent of telescopic receiving of the second stabilizing leg  2600  in the L-shaped stabilizing leg  2580 . Thereafter, the individual  4000  may adjust the height ‘H’ of the seating member  2502  from the ground surface  2650 . Specifically, the individual  4000  may adjust the extent of telescopic receiving of the attaching portion  2510  in the main rod  2552  for adjusting the height ‘H’ of the seating member  2502 . Thereafter, the individual  4000  may comfortably seat on the seat  2504  of the seating assembly  2502  in a position facing the disc shaped member  2100 . 
     After comfortably seating, the individual  4000  may receive his feet in the pair of foot pedals  2432 ,  2436  and rotate the disc shaped member  2100  in one of a clockwise or an anticlockwise direction. Meanwhile, the individual  4000  may also hold the pair of hand rail supports  2525 ,  2527  for support. If the individual  4000  intends to vary the resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member  2100 , then the individual  4000  may rotate the knob  2340  provided on the controlling mechanism  2320  to vary the position of the curved brake plate  2302 . Such variation in the position of the curved brake plate  2302  may accordingly vary the resistance to the rotation of the disc shaped member  2100 . It should be understood that such operation of the disc shaped member  2100  by the individual  4000  against the rotation of the disc shaped member  2100  may exercise the individual. 
     Further, similar to the elongated supporting member  2200 , the seating assembly  2500  may also be made of a lightweight metal, such as aluminum. Alternatively, the seating assembly  2500  may also be composed of a plastic material. 
     Additionally, the exercising device  1000  or  3000  may include at least one indicia displayed thereon. Specifically, the disc shaped member  100  or  2100  of the exercising device  1000  or  3000  may include at least one indicia (not shown) displayed on at least one of the first surface  102  or  2102  and the second surface  104  or  2104 . Further, the exercising device  1000  or  3000  may be manufactured in various colors, weights, and sizes. For example, the disc shaped member  100  or  2100  may be manufactured in various weights. This provided the individual  2000  or  4000  an option of using heavier disc shaped member  100  or  2100  for tougher exercising. 
     The present disclosure provides an exercising device, such as the exercising device  1000  and the exercising device  3000 , which may be utilized by individuals for exercising. The exercising device exercises abdominal muscles as well as the hip flexor muscles. The exercising device also helps the individuals in gaining fit and attractive abs. Further, the exercising device is compact and may be easily installed in any convenient location. Furthermore, the exercising device may be easily uninstalled upon utilization thereof. This makes the exercising device portable. Also the exercising device  1000  may be composed of light weight materials to keep the exercising device lightweight. Also, the exercising device may be manufactured with durable materials, such as stainless steel, plastic, and other such materials, to make the exercising device  1000  durable. 
     The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present disclosure and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present disclosure and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omission and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but such are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present disclosure.