Core-strengthening device

Abstract

A core-strengthening device is provided. The device is designed to facilitate seated core/abdominal exercises without the need to sit on the ground. The device comprises a base, a repositionable and potentially height-adjustable foot anchor, and a seat. The foot anchor can be adjusted both in position and height on the base to accommodate various user preferences and exercise requirements. The foot anchor may also include attachment points for resistance bands and foot pads for added comfort. The seat is connected to the base through a vertical frame member, which might also be height-adjustable. Additionally, the angle of the seat relative to the vertical axis is preferably adjustable, providing further customization for the user's exercise posture and intensity.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A core-strengthening device comprising:
 a base;   a seat attached to the base via a vertical frame member; and   a foot anchor attached to a top surface of the base.   
     
     
         2 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 1 , wherein the foot anchor is comprised of a foot pad. 
     
     
         3 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 1 , wherein the foot anchor is comprised of an attachment point. 
     
     
         4 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 1 , wherein the vertical frame member is telescopic. 
     
     
         5 . A core-strengthening device comprising:
 a base;   a height-adjustable seat attached to the base via a first vertical frame member; and   a height-adjustable foot anchor that is repositionable along a top surface of the base.   
     
     
         6 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 5 , wherein the top surface is comprised of a first fastener and the height-adjustable foot anchor is comprised of a second fastener. 
     
     
         7 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 6 , wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are comprised of a pair of reciprocating fasteners. 
     
     
         8 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 7 , wherein the first fastener is comprised of a female threaded fastener. 
     
     
         9 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 7 , wherein the first fastener is comprised of a male threaded fastener. 
     
     
         10 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 5 , wherein the height-adjustable foot anchor is comprised of a second vertical frame member. 
     
     
         11 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 5 , wherein the first vertical frame member is telescopic. 
     
     
         12 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 10 , wherein the second vertical frame member is telescopic. 
     
     
         13 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 5 , wherein the seat attaches to the first vertical frame member via a pivot point. 
     
     
         14 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 13 , wherein the pivot point allows the seat to tilt between 90 and 270 degrees relative to a vertical axis of the first vertical frame member. 
     
     
         15 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 13 , wherein the pivot point is comprised of a locking spring, a locking hinge, or a locking ball and socket connection. 
     
     
         16 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 5 , wherein the foot anchor is comprised of an attachment point. 
     
     
         17 . The core-strengthening device of  claim 5 , wherein the foot anchor is comprised of a foot pad. 
     
     
         18 . A method of using a core-strengthening device, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a core-strengthening device comprised of a base comprised of a seat and a foot anchor;   adjusting a position of the foot anchor along a top surface of the base;   adjusting an angle of the seat via a pivot point; and   sitting on the seat and placing a foot beneath the foot anchor while performing an exercise.   
     
     
         19 . The method of using a core-strengthening device of  claim 18 , wherein the exercise is comprised of a core exercise or an abdominal exercise. 
     
     
         20 . The method of using a core-strengthening device of  claim 18  further comprised of attaching a resistance band to an attachment point of the foot anchor.