Patent ID: 8647238

Claim:
An impact absorbing exercise device comprising: a stepping platform having an upper surface and a lower surface; and a impact absorbing panel configured to be releasably coupled to the upper surface of the stepping platform, the impact absorbing panel including: a resilient wear surface, an impact absorbing material positioned between the resilient wear surface and the stepping platform; a releasable attachment system configured to releasably attach the impact absorbing panel to the upper surface of the stepping platform; and one or more riser assemblies releasably coupleable to the stepping platform and configured to elevate the stepping platform above a work surface; wherein the releasable attachment system includes one or more pin assemblies rigidly affixed to a lower surface of the impact absorbing panel, wherein the one or more pin assemblies are configured to releasably attach the impact absorbing panel to the upper surface of the stepping platform; wherein the one or more riser assemblies are configured to be in constant contact with the work surface during exercise.