Method and Apparatus for Core Toning

Abstract

A core toning method and apparatus allows the core muscles of the torso to be actively engaged during work day activities. The present invention recognizes that, in typical work posture, a worker leans from their chair towards a computer terminal; the mechanism of the present invention provides a resistance against the natural lean of the worker, resulting in a constant engagement of the abdominal core in order to maintain the desired posture. As will be seen from the description of various embodiments below, the concepts of the present invention may be realized in many different forms.

1 . A core toning apparatus comprising:
 a mounting device for mounting the core toning apparatus to a chair; and   an arm coupled to the at least one mounting device an positioned to extend around a user seated at the chair to contact the front of the user to engage the core of the user while the user is seated at the chair.   
   
   
       2 . The core toning apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the arms are comprised of flexible members and are position to provide resistance against the user when the user is in a work posture. 
   
   
       3 . The core toning apparatus of  claim 2  wherein the arms are pivotable. 
   
   
       4 . The core toning apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the mounting device comprises a first portion integrated in the chair and a second portion configured to mate with the first portion. 
   
   
       5 . The core toning apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising adjustable resistance, coupled to the arm, for controlling the resistance delivered to the user.