Total Body Exercise Device

Abstract

An exercise device having a hemispherical handle, an internal support, and a foot support for performing a variety of push-up type exercises. The hemispherical handle is designed to provide optimum support and comfort to the user. The internal support is attached to the handle in a way that permits the handle to move relative to the foot support, for example, by moving up and down, rotating, tilting from side to side, or revolving about a central axis. The foot support provides support for the handle. Pads may be removably attached to the foot support to provide the desired surface. A mat may be provided upon which the exercises may be performed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An exercise device, comprising:
 a. a generally hemispherical ergonomic handle assembly having a center, the ergonomic handle assembly, comprising:
 i. a gripping handle providing a cushioned support for a user's hands; and 
 ii. a handle support connected to the gripping handle, wherein the gripping handle comprises a generally convex outer surface and a generally concave inner surface, wherein the handle support comprises a generally convex outer surface and a generally concave inner surface, and wherein the generally convex outer surface of the handle support has a curvature that is substantially equal to a curvature of the generally concave inner surface of the gripping handle so that the generally concave inner surface of the gripping handle can mate with the generally convex outer surface of the handle support, wherein the generally concave inner surface of the handle support comprises a shaft protruding away from the handle support along the central axis, the shaft comprising a central channel, wherein the generally concave inner surface of the handle support comprises a threaded sleeve coaxially aligned with and surrounding the shaft; 
   b. a foot support having a second center, the foot support operatively connected to the handle support, wherein the foot support comprises:
 i. a foot stand having a base and a connector, wherein the connector protrudes upwardly from the base to connect with the handle support, the connector comprising a receiving hole to receive the shaft, an exteriorly threaded outer wall to attach to the threaded sleeve, and a smooth inner wall defining a central void, wherein the base comprises a peripheral channel, and 
 ii. a non-slip pad seated within the peripheral channel; and 
   c. an attachment removably attached to the foot support, wherein the attachment comprises:
 i. a receiver configured to receive the handle support; and 
 ii. an engagement surface configured to interface with a ground, wherein the receiver comprises a hollow post and a retention clip therein, wherein the hollow post is cylindrical in shape defined by a cylindrical wall having an outer dimension substantially similar to the central void so that the hollow post can fit inside the central void, wherein the retention clip is affixed to the post, the retention clip comprising an arm biased outwardly and protruding laterally outwardly from the post so as to exert an outwardly biasing force against the inner wall of the foot connector, wherein the engagement surface comprises a top side and a bottom side, the post extending upwardly from the top side, the top side comprising a channel, the channel configured to receive the non-slip pad when the attachment is connected to the foot stand, the bottom side comprising a surface selected from the group consisting of a flat, slick surface and a tapered surface with a non-slip tip. 
   
     
     
         2 . An exercise device, comprising:
 a. a handle assembly having a center;   b. a foot support having a second center, the foot support operatively connected to the handle assembly, wherein the foot support comprises:
 i. a foot stand having a base and a connector, the connector protruding upwardly from the base to connect with the handle assembly, and 
 ii. a pad attached to the base; and 
   c. an attachment removably attachable to the foot support.   
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 2 , wherein the attachment comprises a bottom surface selected from the group consisting of a flat, slick surface and a tapered surface with a non-slip point. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 3 , wherein the bottom surface is tapered. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 2 , wherein the handle assembly, comprises:
 a. a gripping handle providing a cushioned support for the user's hands, the gripping handle comprising an overall convex outer surface and an overall concave inner surface; and   b. a handle support to moveably connect the handle assembly to the foot support, the handle support comprising a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface, wherein the convex outer surface has a curvature that is substantially equal to a curvature of the concave inner surface of the gripping handle so that the concave inner surface of the gripping handle can mate with the convex outer surface of the handle support.   
     
     
         6 . The exercise device of  claim 5 , wherein the concave inner surface of the handle support comprises a sleeve to receive the foot support and configured to move the foot support vertically within the sleeve. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 6 , wherein the concave inner surface of the handle support comprises a shaft protruding away from the handle support along a central axis. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 7 , wherein the foot support comprises a receiving hole to receive the shaft, and the shaft comprises a central channel. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise device of  claim 2 , wherein the foot stand comprises a base and a connector, the connector protruding upwardly from the base to connect with the internal support structure, wherein the connector comprises an outer wall. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise device of  claim 9 , wherein the outer wall of the connector comprises external threading and the handle support comprises a sleeve having internal threading, such that the connector can be threaded into the sleeve. 
     
     
         11 . The exercise device of  claim 9 , wherein the base comprises a peripheral channel into which the pad can be seated. 
     
     
         12 . The exercise device of  claim 9 , wherein the foot stand defines a central void into which the attachment is seated to be removably connected to the foot support. 
     
     
         13 . An exercise kit, comprising:
 a. a handle assembly having a center;   b. a foot support having a second center, the foot support operatively connected to the handle assembly, wherein the foot support comprises:
 i. a foot stand having a base and a connector, the connector protruding upwardly from the base to connect with the handle assembly, and 
 ii. a pad attached to the base; 
   c. a first attachment removably attachable to the foot support; and   d. a second attachment removably attachable to the foot support.   
     
     
         14 . The exercise kit of  claim 13 , wherein the first attachment comprises a flat, slick bottom surface 
     
     
         15 . The exercise kit of  claim 14 , wherein the second attachment comprises a tapered bottom surface with a non-slip point. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise kit of  claim 15 , further comprising an exercise mat having a top surface that allows the first attachment to slide smoothly along the top surface. 
     
     
         17 . The exercise kit of  claim 16 , further comprising a foot slider, comprising a foam top surface, and a flat, slick bottom surface. 
     
     
         18 . The exercise kit of  claim 13 , wherein the second attachment comprises a tapered bottom surface with a non-slip point. 
     
     
         19 . The exercise kit of  claim 13 , further comprising an exercise mat having a top surface that allows the first attachment to slide smoothly along the top surface. 
     
     
         20 . The exercise kit of  claim 13 , further comprising a foot slider, comprising a foam top surface, and a flat, slick bottom surface.