An exercise apparatus including a base, a platform, and a resilient member located
between and attached to both the base and the platform. The resilient member can
rotate, twist, and tilt in every angle while also providing a resistance force
to all degrees of movement. The platform may be modified by the addition of an
elastomeric material over its surface to provide additional traction or padding.
The platform may also have notches placed around its perimeter, through which resistance
tubing or rope may be placed such that upper body resistance motion may be integrated
into the exercise apparatus. Furthermore, support members may be disposed under
both the platform and base for additional support and rigidity. The resilient member
may have a flange, which in conjunction with an adjustment mechanism, may affect
the amount of resiliency of the resilient member. The adjustment mechanism may
have a handle, a gear and ratchet assembly, and a plurality of locking mechanisms.
The adjustment mechanism may be simple and easy to use in that a single movement
of the adjustment mechanism will simultaneously adjust the plurality of locking
mechanisms and ultimately adjust the overall resiliency of the resilient member.