Abstract A machine is equipped with a rotating support platform which may have two distinct degrees of freedom or motion in the plane of said platform which latter may be tilted at an angle to the horizontal. The body of a person mounting and bracing himself, or being placed on such platform is subject to downward as well as lateral gravitational forces as the platform rotates and/or translates. Muscular resistance to this pull produces an unusually effective and relatively effortless exercise and therapeutic effect. Angle of tilt and speed of rotation may be varied to suit the individual. When the body support function is combined with a two-directional effect, the user can receive a direct indication of the sufficiency with which he is performing the exercising routine by means of suitably located indicating instruments.
A weight-reducing and muscle-building machine comprising: a first platform disposed for rotation in a horizontal plane; means for adjusting said platform to various predetermined angles to the horizontal; a second platform adapted to receive a person in an upright position; said second platform being diSposed for translating motion in at least two directions in a horizontal plane; said second platform being fixedly positioned on said first platform; means cooperating with said platforms to permit said person to be steadied thereon while in an upright position; means for rotating said first platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A weight-reducing and muscle-building machine comprising: a first platform disposed for rotation in a horizontal plane; means for adjusting said platform to various predetermined angles to the horizontal; a second platform adapted to receive a person in an upright position; said second platform being diSposed for translating motion in at least two directions in a horizontal plane; said second platform being fixedly positioned on said first platform; means cooperating with said platforms to permit said person to be steadied thereon while in an upright position; means for rotating said first platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The machine of claim 1, in which the means cooperating with said platforms includes a stationary frame and handles fixedly positioned with respect to the motion of said first platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The machine of claim 1 including means cooperatively engaging said second platform with said first platform to limit said motion of said second platform with respect to said first platform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The machine of claim 3 in which said means for limiting said motion of said second platform comprises spring means.