Magnetic Exercise Blocks

Abstract

Exercise blocks have one or more magnets on or inserted into one or more of the six faces of an exercise block provide the ability to releasably connect and configure multiple blocks in various configurations that are suitable for a wider variety of exercises. The magnetic connection between and among the blocks helps to prevent unexpected and unintentional disconnections that could pose hazards during use.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to foam blocks that can be configured into a variety of orientations and their use in personal exercise.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Yoga is an exercise system that can use rigid (e.g., wood) or semi-rigid (e.g., closed cell foam or cork) blocks of various shapes to enhance the exercises. Yoga blocks are blocks used to aid in the performance of a variety of poses by providing stability and support for proper alignment. Yoga blocks are used under the hands, feet, or seat to achieve proper alignment and deepen stretches safely.[0003]Yoga blocks are usually made of foam, but some blocks are made of wood or cork. Yoga blocks reduce the distance between the body and the floor, allowing one to modify poses to a specific level of flexibility. Foam and cork blocks provide less stable surfaces so they force the need for balance and thereby enhance exercises for core muscles.[0004]A typical block is a rectangular block in which the height,...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention provides exercise blocks that can be stacked in different ways that are stable and will not separate unexpectedly. This makes the exercise blocks safer and easier to use with exercise routines.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, traditional yoga blocks have smooth external surfaces and no engageable locations that would permit multiple blocks to be stacked in a stable configuration.

Such an unstacking event can cause harm to the users from unexpected changes in the support base used for the exercise.

Such surface features introduce other complications in the use of such blocks for performing the types of strength and balance exercises that are characteristic of yoga.

For example, interlocking surface recesses and corresponding surface extensions compromise the support area of the affected block faces and their ability to provide stable, planar, support surfaces for other exercises.

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