WO2007142514A1 - Resilient pads for use on pedals of fitness devices - Google Patents

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WO2007142514A1
WO2007142514A1 PCT/NL2007/000138 NL2007000138W WO2007142514A1 WO 2007142514 A1 WO2007142514 A1 WO 2007142514A1 NL 2007000138 W NL2007000138 W NL 2007000138W WO 2007142514 A1 WO2007142514 A1 WO 2007142514A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
    • B62M3/00—Construction of cranks operated by hand or foot
    • B62M3/08—Pedals
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63B71/0054—Features for injury prevention on an apparatus, e.g. shock absorbers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/12—Feet
    • A61H2205/125—Foot reflex zones
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/0054—Features for injury prevention on an apparatus, e.g. shock absorbers
    • A63B2071/0063—Shock absorbers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/0046—Details of the support elements or their connection to the exercising apparatus, e.g. adjustment of size or orientation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/06—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement
    • A63B22/0605—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/06—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement
    • A63B22/0664—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing an elliptic movement
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/04—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs
    • A63B23/08—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs for ankle joints

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  • the invention relates to resilient pads which are intended to be used on pedals of existing training and fitness devices.
  • all usual fitness devices are meant, such as home trainers, bike trainers, cross trainers, elliptical trainers, step devices, etc.
  • the invention offers a solution to a problem which occurs when currently known fitness devices are used.
  • the pedals for receiving the feet of a user are positioned at a mutual distance which does not correspond to a hip width of the user. Consequently, the user cannot position the feet straight underneath the hips. Instead, the legs are somewhat spread out, wherein an angle of the legs to a bottom surface of the feet is not a right angle, which leads to friction on joints positioned at a higher level .
  • the known fitness devices are provided with pedals having a fixed orientation, which are only movable in a vertical direction, as is the case in step devices, for example. It is also possible that the pedals are only movable in a forward and backward direction, or in an elliptical direction.
  • an orientation of the pedals is fixed, and the pedals are not movable with respect to a horizontal axis, i.e. a horizontal axis with respect to a width direction of the pedals.
  • each foot is not allowed to make an inversion, eversion, dorsal and plantar movement. Consequently, friction arises in the joints of the user which are positioned at a higher level, so that injuries are likely to occur.
  • the cause is found in the horizontal positioning of the feet on the pedals, combined with the distance between the foot supports and the hip width of the person.
  • the feet are positioned at an inclined angle with respect to the legs, as it were.
  • the ankles, knees and hips will compensate for this angle, which leads to friction in these joints.
  • Another existing problem is that with most persons, the feet over-pronate or under-pronate to a larger or smaller extent, or that persons are having a shortened Achilles tendon. In a situation in which the usual fitness devices are applied, this will lead to problems in joints positioned at a higher level, because the feet are resting on a pedal having a fixed orientation, which is not capable of moving along with the feet .
  • the problems occur because the angle according to which the foot is placed on the pedal is fixed, so that inversion, eversion, dorsal and plantar movements are not allowed.
  • the pedals are placed horizontally with respect to the movement of the exercise ,being performed on the device. As a result, the movement of the feet and the angle of the feet with respect to the lower legs are fixed by the fixed pedals. As a consequence of the fact that the orientation of the pedals is fixed, friction is obtained in ankles, knees and hips.
  • the resilient pads according to the invention provide a solution to the above-sketched problems.
  • the resilient pads have dimensions which approximate to the dimensions of a supporting surface of the pedals of the fitness devices, so that it is simple to position the resilient pads on the pedals.
  • One might think of dimensions such as a length of 35 cm, a width of 11 cm and a height of 3 cm.
  • the resilient pads are manufactured from a soft resilient material, for example a soft foam matter such as polyurethan foam, more particular a . material known as Airex.
  • the feet are allowed to make an inversion, eversion, dorsal and plantar movement.
  • the feet assume a natural angle with respect to the legs, so that a natural movement is possible and no friction on ankles, knees and hips occurs.
  • the position of the feet on the pedals are adapted to the movement which is made by the feet and legs of the user while performing the exercise.
  • the angle of the feet to the supporting surface of the pedals is adapted to the movement of the user while performing the exercises on the fitness device.
  • the resilient pads on the pedals the user may obtain a more natural movement on the fitness device. In this way, injuries during training are prevented.
  • Another advantage of the application of the resilient pads on the pedals is that a natural damping is obtained, which also leads to a prevention of injuries to ankles, knees and hips.
  • the resilient pads may be manufactured in various embodiments. Particulars of these embodiments are dependent on the application and possible symptoms of the user. In the following, a number of possible embodiments will be described.
  • - Standard resilient pads These pads comprise pads which are manufactured such as to be adapted to the size of the pedals, and which comprise soft resilient material, preferably a soft foam matter, for example polyurethan foam such as Airex.
  • the resilient pads are provided with an elevation at a heel position. This is achieved by- making a back side of the resilient pads higher and thicker than a front side. In this respect, the term back side should be understood such as to mean the side for receiving the heel.
  • the resilient pads are used the other way around, i.e. having the back side in front, so that the elevation is located at the front side, i.e. the side of the toes, the resilient pads are suitable to make the exercise on the fitness device heavier. In this way, a so-called uphill climb exercise is obtained. By realizing an additional elevation at the back side of the resilient pads, an exercise which resembles a walk downhill is obtained on the fitness device.
  • the pads are provided with a harder material, which is stiffer yet resilient, so that a supporting arch support is realized in the resilient pad.
  • the resilient pads are provided with a harder material, which is stiffer yet resilient, so that a wedge for preventing over-supination is realized in the resilient pads.
  • an under side of the resilient pads is provided with an anti-skid material for preventing the resilient pads from slipping away on the pedals during training.
  • An upper side of the resilient pads may be finished in various manners.
  • the upper side of the resilient pads may have a smooth or rough finishing.
  • the foam material which is applied may comprise the desired property.
  • the upper side of the resilient pads may be finished with bumps or small cushions for realizing a better blood circulation in the feet and lower legs.
  • Various ways of finishing the upper side of the resilient pads are feasible.
  • figure 1 diagrammatically shows a pair of pedals supporting resilient pads according to the invention, and illustrates how a person is positioned on the resilient pads
  • figure 2 diagrammatically shows a perspective view of the resilient pad according to a standard embodiment and a pedal supporting the pad
  • figure 3 diagrammatically shows a perspective view of the resilient pad according to an embodiment which is suitable for receiving an arch support, wherein an arch support is diagrammatically shown as we11
  • figure 4 diagrammaticalIy shows a perspective view of the resilient pad according to another embodiment which is suitable for receiving an arch support
  • figure 5 diagrammatically shows a perspective view of the resilient pad according to an embodiment in which a back side is higher and thicker than a front side
  • figure 6 diagrammatically shows a side view of the resilient pad shown in figure 5
  • figure 7 diagrammatically shows a perspective view of the resilient pad according to
  • Figure 1 shows resilient pads 1 according to the invention.
  • the pads 1 are placed on the pedals 2 of a fitness device.
  • the fitness device is not a part of the invention, and that, for this reason, the fitness device is not shown as a whole in the figures.
  • Figure 1 illustrates the fact that when resilient pads 1 according to the invention are applied, it is possible to adjust an angle 3 of a sole of a foot of the user in such a way that a right angle 4 of the legs to a bottom surface is obtained, so that friction on the joints 5 of ankles, knees and hips does not occur.
  • FIG 2 a standard embodiment of the resilient pad is shown. It is noted that figure 2, and also figures 3-8, only show one resilient pad 1, although the resilient pads 1 are normally applied in pairs, wherein there is one resilient pad 1 for each foot, in view of the fact that fitness devices normally comprise two pedals 2.
  • the dimensions of the standard resilient pad 1 as shown in figure 2 are such that it is easy to place this 1 pad within the boundaries of the pedal 2 of a fitness device. Both an inner side 6 and an outer side 7 are indicated on the resilient pad 1. An under side 8 of the resilient pad 1 is provided with an anti-skid finishing. In figure 2, it is clear that an opposite side is an upper side 9.
  • Figure 3 shows a preferred embodiment of the resilient pad 1, namely an embodiment in which a groove 10 is arranged in the inner receiving an arch support 11.
  • Figure 4 shows an alternative preferred embodiment of the resilient pad 1, namely an embodiment in which a notch 12 is arranged at the upper side 9 of the resilient pad 1, which notch 12 comprises a space which is suitable for receiving the arch support 11.
  • Figures 5 and 6 show an embodiment of the resilient pad 1 in which a back side 13 is higher and thicker than a front side 14. This resilient pad 1 is intended to be used by persons having
  • the resilient pad 1 comprising a reinforced part 15 is shown, wherein the reinforced part 15 is located at the inner side 6 of the pad 1.
  • the resilient pad 1 is suitable to function as a means for anti- pronation, for supporting feet of persons who are over-pronating.
  • the resilient pad 1 comprising a reinforced part 16 is shown, wherein the reinforced part 16 is located at the outer side 7 of the pad 1.
  • the resilient pad 1 is suitable to function as a means for anti- supination, for supporting feet of persons who are over-supinating.

Abstract

Resilient pads (1) which are manufactured from a soft foam matter, and which are intended to be used on the pedals (2) of training and fitness devices, allow for an inversion, eversion, dorsal and plantar movement of the feet of a user. In this way, it is achieved that a sole of the feet may be positioned at a right angle with respect to the legs, so that friction on the joints of ankles, knees and hips is prevented. Consequently, a natural movement of the feet during training is obtained. By using the resilient pads (1), it is possible to perform a training bare-footed. An advantage of bare-footed trainings is that the feet and muscles of the lower legs are trained as well.

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Title: Resilient pads for use on pedals of fitness devices
The invention relates to resilient pads which are intended to be used on pedals of existing training and fitness devices. In this context, all usual fitness devices are meant, such as home trainers, bike trainers, cross trainers, elliptical trainers, step devices, etc.
The invention offers a solution to a problem which occurs when currently known fitness devices are used. In the currently known fitness devices, the pedals for receiving the feet of a user are positioned at a mutual distance which does not correspond to a hip width of the user. Consequently, the user cannot position the feet straight underneath the hips. Instead, the legs are somewhat spread out, wherein an angle of the legs to a bottom surface of the feet is not a right angle, which leads to friction on joints positioned at a higher level . Furthermore, the known fitness devices are provided with pedals having a fixed orientation, which are only movable in a vertical direction, as is the case in step devices, for example. It is also possible that the pedals are only movable in a forward and backward direction, or in an elliptical direction. In particular, an orientation of the pedals is fixed, and the pedals are not movable with respect to a horizontal axis, i.e. a horizontal axis with respect to a width direction of the pedals. As a result, each foot is not allowed to make an inversion, eversion, dorsal and plantar movement. Consequently, friction arises in the joints of the user which are positioned at a higher level, so that injuries are likely to occur. The cause is found in the horizontal positioning of the feet on the pedals, combined with the distance between the foot supports and the hip width of the person. The feet are positioned at an inclined angle with respect to the legs, as it were. The ankles, knees and hips will compensate for this angle, which leads to friction in these joints.
Another existing problem is that with most persons, the feet over-pronate or under-pronate to a larger or smaller extent, or that persons are having a shortened Achilles tendon. In a situation in which the usual fitness devices are applied, this will lead to problems in joints positioned at a higher level, because the feet are resting on a pedal having a fixed orientation, which is not capable of moving along with the feet . The problems occur because the angle according to which the foot is placed on the pedal is fixed, so that inversion, eversion, dorsal and plantar movements are not allowed. The pedals are placed horizontally with respect to the movement of the exercise ,being performed on the device. As a result, the movement of the feet and the angle of the feet with respect to the lower legs are fixed by the fixed pedals. As a consequence of the fact that the orientation of the pedals is fixed, friction is obtained in ankles, knees and hips.
The resilient pads according to the invention provide a solution to the above-sketched problems. The resilient pads have dimensions which approximate to the dimensions of a supporting surface of the pedals of the fitness devices, so that it is simple to position the resilient pads on the pedals. One might think of dimensions such as a length of 35 cm, a width of 11 cm and a height of 3 cm. Preferably, the resilient pads are manufactured from a soft resilient material, for example a soft foam matter such as polyurethan foam, more particular a. material known as Airex.
By placing the resilient pads on the pedals, the feet are allowed to make an inversion, eversion, dorsal and plantar movement. As a result, the feet assume a natural angle with respect to the legs, so that a natural movement is possible and no friction on ankles, knees and hips occurs. In this way, the position of the feet on the pedals are adapted to the movement which is made by the feet and legs of the user while performing the exercise. Furthermore, the angle of the feet to the supporting surface of the pedals is adapted to the movement of the user while performing the exercises on the fitness device. By using the resilient pads on the pedals, the user may obtain a more natural movement on the fitness device. In this way, injuries during training are prevented. Another advantage of the application of the resilient pads on the pedals is that a natural damping is obtained, which also leads to a prevention of injuries to ankles, knees and hips.
By applying the resilient pads, it is possible to perform a training on a fitness device bare-footed. This is advantageous, because the feet and muscles of the lower legs are trained as well during performance of the fitness exercise on the device. An advantage of training bare-footed is that the natural function of the feet is trained and improved in this way. Training bare-footed allows for more freedom of movement, and leads to a better blood circulation in the feet, and better movement of the feet.
The resilient pads may be manufactured in various embodiments. Particulars of these embodiments are dependent on the application and possible symptoms of the user. In the following, a number of possible embodiments will be described. - Standard resilient pads. These pads comprise pads which are manufactured such as to be adapted to the size of the pedals, and which comprise soft resilient material, preferably a soft foam matter, for example polyurethan foam such as Airex.
- Resilient pads for users of an inlay such as an arch support. These resilient pads are provided with a groove at a side, so that the inlays may be inserted here. As an alternative, the resilient pads are provided with a space at an upper side, which space may be realized on the basis of a notch, wherein it is possible to position the inlay of the user in the notch. An advantage of these pads is that the user has the possibility of training on the fitness device while using his own customized inlays and still performing the training bare-footed.
- Resilient pads for persons having symptoms related to the Achilles tendon, or persons having a shortened Achilles tendon. Persons having a shortened Achilles tendon benefit from an elevation at the heel. In order to realize such elevation, the resilient pads are provided with an elevation at a heel position. This is achieved by- making a back side of the resilient pads higher and thicker than a front side. In this respect, the term back side should be understood such as to mean the side for receiving the heel. In case the resilient pads are used the other way around, i.e. having the back side in front, so that the elevation is located at the front side, i.e. the side of the toes, the resilient pads are suitable to make the exercise on the fitness device heavier. In this way, a so-called uphill climb exercise is obtained. By realizing an additional elevation at the back side of the resilient pads, an exercise which resembles a walk downhill is obtained on the fitness device.
- Resilient pads, anti-pronation pads for persons who are over- pronating. In this embodiment, at an inner side, i.e. a side of the curve of the foot and the side of the inner side of the leg, the pads are provided with a harder material, which is stiffer yet resilient, so that a supporting arch support is realized in the resilient pad.
- Resilient pads, anti-supination .pads for persons who are over- supinating. In this embodiment, at the outer side, i.e. a side of the outer side of the foot, the resilient pads are provided with a harder material, which is stiffer yet resilient, so that a wedge for preventing over-supination is realized in the resilient pads.
Solutions in the form of various embodiments of the resilient pads in respect of more feet symptoms, lower leg symptoms and exercises are feasible within the scope of the invention.
Advantageously, an under side of the resilient pads is provided with an anti-skid material for preventing the resilient pads from slipping away on the pedals during training. An upper side of the resilient pads may be finished in various manners. For the purpose of standard use, the upper side of the resilient pads may have a smooth or rough finishing. The foam material which is applied may comprise the desired property.
Furthermore, the upper side of the resilient pads may be finished with bumps or small cushions for realizing a better blood circulation in the feet and lower legs. Various ways of finishing the upper side of the resilient pads are feasible.
The invention will be explained in more detail on the basis of the following description of preferred embodiments of a resilient pad according to the invention with reference to the drawing, in which equal reference signs indicate equal or similar parts, and in which: figure 1 diagrammatically shows a pair of pedals supporting resilient pads according to the invention, and illustrates how a person is positioned on the resilient pads; figure 2 diagrammatically shows a perspective view of the resilient pad according to a standard embodiment and a pedal supporting the pad; figure 3 diagrammatically shows a perspective view of the resilient pad according to an embodiment which is suitable for receiving an arch support, wherein an arch support is diagrammatically shown as we11 ; figure 4 diagrammaticalIy shows a perspective view of the resilient pad according to another embodiment which is suitable for receiving an arch support ; figure 5 diagrammatically shows a perspective view of the resilient pad according to an embodiment in which a back side is higher and thicker than a front side; figure 6 diagrammatically shows a side view of the resilient pad shown in figure 5 ; figure 7 diagrammatically shows a perspective view of the resilient pad according to an embodiment comprising a reinforced part which is located at an inner side of the pad; and figure 8 diagrammatically shows a perspective view of the resilient pad according to an embodiment comprising a reinforced part which is located at an outer side of the pad.
Figure 1 shows resilient pads 1 according to the invention. In use, the pads 1 are placed on the pedals 2 of a fitness device. For sake of completeness, it is noted that the fitness device is not a part of the invention, and that, for this reason, the fitness device is not shown as a whole in the figures.
Figure 1 illustrates the fact that when resilient pads 1 according to the invention are applied, it is possible to adjust an angle 3 of a sole of a foot of the user in such a way that a right angle 4 of the legs to a bottom surface is obtained, so that friction on the joints 5 of ankles, knees and hips does not occur.
In figure 2, a standard embodiment of the resilient pad is shown. It is noted that figure 2, and also figures 3-8, only show one resilient pad 1, although the resilient pads 1 are normally applied in pairs, wherein there is one resilient pad 1 for each foot, in view of the fact that fitness devices normally comprise two pedals 2.
The dimensions of the standard resilient pad 1 as shown in figure 2 are such that it is easy to place this 1 pad within the boundaries of the pedal 2 of a fitness device. Both an inner side 6 and an outer side 7 are indicated on the resilient pad 1. An under side 8 of the resilient pad 1 is provided with an anti-skid finishing. In figure 2, it is clear that an opposite side is an upper side 9.
Figure 3 shows a preferred embodiment of the resilient pad 1, namely an embodiment in which a groove 10 is arranged in the inner receiving an arch support 11.
Figure 4 shows an alternative preferred embodiment of the resilient pad 1, namely an embodiment in which a notch 12 is arranged at the upper side 9 of the resilient pad 1, which notch 12 comprises a space which is suitable for receiving the arch support 11.
Figures 5 and 6 show an embodiment of the resilient pad 1 in which a back side 13 is higher and thicker than a front side 14. This resilient pad 1 is intended to be used by persons having
Achilles tendon symptoms. By putting the resilient pad 1 in another position, it is possible to make an exercise to be performed on the fitness device heavier. By elevating the back side 13 of the resilient pad 1 even further, the exercise may be extra heavy when the resilient pad 1 according to the invention is applied.
In figure 7, an embodiment of the resilient pad 1 comprising a reinforced part 15 is shown, wherein the reinforced part 15 is located at the inner side 6 of the pad 1. On the basis of the presence of the reinforced part 15 at the location as mentioned, the resilient pad 1 is suitable to function as a means for anti- pronation, for supporting feet of persons who are over-pronating.
In figure 8, an embodiment of the resilient pad 1 comprising a reinforced part 16 is shown, wherein the reinforced part 16 is located at the outer side 7 of the pad 1. On the basis of the presence of the reinforced part 16 at the location as mentioned, the resilient pad 1 is suitable to function as a means for anti- supination, for supporting feet of persons who are over-supinating.
It will be clear to a person skilled in the art that the scope of the invention is not limited to the examples discussed above, but that several amendments and modifications thereof are possible without deviating from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims .
In the foregoing, only ~a few examples of the resilient pad according to the invention have been disclosed, which does not alter the fact that more variants are possible within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. Resilient pad (1) which is adapted to be placed on a pedal (2) of a fitness device, and to allow and follow movements of a foot of a user, including inversion, eversion, dorsal and plantar movements, while damping any shocks which might occur during use.
2. Resilient pad (1) according to claim 1, wherein dimensions of the pad (1) approximate to dimensions of pedals (2) of any fitness device .
3. Resilient pad (1) according to claim 1 or 2 , comprising a soft resilient material such as a soft foam matter.
4. Resilient pad (1) according to any of claims 1-3, comprising a groove (10) at a side (6) for receiving an inlay such as an arch support , (11) of a user of the pad (1) .
5. Resilient pad (1) according to any of claims 1-3, comprising a notch (12) at an upper side (9) for receiving an inlay such as an arch support (11) of a user of the pad (1) .
6. Resilient pad (1) according to any of claims 1-5, wherein, at a side (6) of the pad (1) which is destined to be placed at an inner side of a foot of a user of the pad (1) , a reinforced part (15) having a harder, less resilient material is provided.
7. Resilient pad (1) according to any of claims 1-5, wherein, at a side (7) of the pad (1) which is destined to be placed at an outer side of a foot of a user of the pad (1) , a reinforced part (16) having a harder, less resilient material is provided.
8. Resilient pad (1) according to any of claims 1-5, comprising an elevation, wherein one side (13) of the pad (1) is thicker than another side (14) of the pad (1) .
9. Resilient pad (1) according to any of claims 1-8, wherein an '- under side (8) of the pad (1) is provided with anti-skid material.
10. Resilient pad (1) according to any of claims 1-9, wherein an upper side (9) of the pad (1) is finished with bumps.
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