Balance Training and Exercise Device and Method

Abstract

A novel balance exercise apparatus and method of training is disclosed which includes a spanning system which spans between two positions in space and supports a suspended system which is suspended between the two positions in space. A user trains their balance skills and exercises by positioning all or part of their body on the suspended system and then moves their body to maintain their balance while remaining in place or doing exercises. The suspended system creates a dynamic balance environment where the suspended system may move such as swing, bend, rotate, or twist, all controlled by the balance and movement of the user. The suspended system may consist of rigid and / or flexible devices that are supported by the spanning system above the ground. In addition, the spanning system and the suspended system may include devices to vary the nature and difficulty of the dynamic balance environment. The dynamic balance environment may range from stiff to very soft and incorporate variable spring and bounce properties. The dynamic nature of the balance environment makes this system a very effective and challenging balance training system.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is related to balance training and exercise.CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0002]Not applicableFEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0003]Not applicableSEQUENCE OR COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING[0004]Not applicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]Balance training exercise equipment has become popular and is used by a multitude of people for many different purposes. Some of these purposes include development of improved balance for sports, rehabilitation to regain loss of balance from sickness or injury, and general exercise.[0006]There exists a large collection of equipment for balance training and balance exercises. The present invention relates to whole body balance and balance exercise.[0007]Hakon lie of Oslo Norway in U.S. Pat. No. 4,509,743 dated Apr. 9, 1985 discloses a solid plate you stand on supported by a plurality of springs under it. The springs circle the underside of the plate so it can tilt in all directions. A...

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Benefits of technology

[0030]The unstable environment may be adjusted or modified to correspond to the balancing ability of the user. For example in one embodiment the flexibility and movement of the unstable environment may be reduced or increased.

[0034]The spanning device of the spanning system may fold or come apart for easy transportation. The spanning device may be a rigid or semi-rigid structure, or adjust between flexible and rigid.

Problems solved by technology

Normally ropes or chains are used and are connected to a building or poles cemented into the ground, such that they are fixed, not adjustable, not portable, and often too dangerous to be used by most people for balance training and exercise.

The user places part or all of their body on the suspension device of the environment which provides an unstable environment for the user.

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