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A torso exercise device includes a base support frame, a seat assembly, and a back support assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat and mechanism for connecting the seat to the base support frame in a manner enabling multi-directional resistive movement of the seat relative to the base support fr

A torso exercise device includes a base support frame, a seat assembly, and a back support assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat and mechanism for connecting the seat to the base support frame in a manner enabling multi-directional resistive movement of the seat relative to the base support frame. The back support assembly is pivotally connected to the base support frame.

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What is claimed is: 1. A torso exercise device, comprising: a base support frame; a seat assembly including a seat and a spring coil disposed between the base support frame and the seat for connecting the seat to the base support frame in a manner enabling multi-directional resistive movement of th

What is claimed is: 1. A torso exercise device, comprising: a base support frame; a seat assembly including a seat and a spring coil disposed between the base support frame and the seat for connecting the seat to the base support frame in a manner enabling multi-directional resistive movement of the seat relative to the base support frame comprising pivotal, orbital, swiveling or rotational oscillating movement; and a back support assembly pivotally connected to the base support frame, wherein the back support assembly includes a back support and a torsion spring for providing resistance to pivotal movement of the back support relative to the base support frame. 2. The device of claim 1, including a leg support assembly extending from the seat assembly. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the leg support assembly includes a footrest. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the base support frame comprises two ground-engaging sub-frames, wherein the ground-engaging sub-frames are joined by a hinge including a lock for holding the ground-engaging sub-frames in an open position. 5. The device of claim 1, including a pair of handles fixed relative to the base support frame and extending upwardly therefrom. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein the back support assembly includes a back support and a resistance piston for providing resistance to pivotal movement of the back support relative to the base support frame. 7. A torso exercise device, comprising: a base support frame; a seat assembly including a seat and a spring coil disposed between the base support frame and the seat for connecting the seat to the base support frame in a manner enabling multi-directional resistive movement of the seat relative to the base support frame, wherein the multi-directional resistive movement comprises pivotal, orbital, swiveling or rotational oscillating movement; and a back support assembly pivotally connected to the base support frame, wherein the back support assembly includes a back support and means for providing resistance to pivotal movement of the back support relative to the base support frame, the resistance providing means including a torsion spring. 8. The device of claim 7, wherein the resistance providing means includes a resistance piston. 9. The device of claim 7, including a leg support assembly extending from the seat assembly, including a footrest. 10. The device of claim 7, including a pair of handles fixed relative to the base support frame and extending upwardly therefrom; and wherein the base support frame comprises two ground-engaging sub-frames, wherein the ground-engaging sub-frames are joined by a hinge including a lock for holding the ground-engaging sub-frames in an open position. 11. A torso exercise device, comprising: a base support frame comprising two ground-engaging sub-frames, wherein the ground-engaging sub-frames are joined by a hinge including a lock for holding the ground-engaging sub-frames in an open position; a seat assembly including a seat and a spring coil disposed between the base support frame and the seat for connecting the seat to the base support frame in a manner enabling multi-directional resistive movement of the seat relative to the base support frame comprising pivotal, orbital, swiveling or rotational oscillating movement; and a back support assembly pivotally connected to the base support frame. 12. A torso exercise device, comprising: a base support frame; a pair of handles fixed relative to the base support frame and extending upwardly therefrom; a seat assembly including a seat and a spring coil disposed between the base support frame and the seat for connecting the seat to the base support frame in a manner enabling multi-directional resistive movement of the seat relative to the base support frame comprising pivotal, orbital, swiveling or rotational oscillating movement; and a back support assembly pivotally connected to the base support frame. 13. A torso exercise device, comprising: a base support frame; a seat assembly including a seat and a spring coil disposed between the base support frame and the seat for connecting the seat to the base support frame in a manner enabling multi-directional resistive movement of the seat relative to the base support frame comprising pivotal, orbital, swiveling or rotational oscillating movement; and back support assembly pivotally connected to the base support frame, wherein the back support assembly includes a back support and a resistance piston for providing resistance to pivotal movement of the back support relative to the base support frame. 14. The device of claim 13, including a leg support assembly extending from the seat assembly. 15. The device of claim 13, wherein the leg support assembly includes a footrest. 16. The device of claim 13, wherein the base support frame comprises two ground-engaging sub-frames, wherein the ground-engaging sub-frames are joined by a hinge including a lock for holding the ground-engaging sub-frames in an open position. 17. A torso exercise device, comprising: a base support frame; a seat assembly including a seat and a spring coil disposed between the base support frame and the seat for connecting the seat to the base support frame in a manner enabling multi-directional resistive movement of the seat relative to the base support frame, wherein the multi-directional resistive movement comprises pivotal, orbital, swiveling or rotational oscillating movement; and a back support assembly pivotally connected to the base support frame, wherein the back support assembly includes a back support and means for providing resistance to pivotal movement of the back support relative to the base support frame, wherein the resistance providing means includes a resistance piston. 18. The device of claim 17, including a leg support assembly extending from the seat assembly, including a footrest. 19. The device of claim 17, including a pair of handles fixed relative to the base support frame and extending upwardly therefrom; and wherein the base support frame comprises two ground-engaging sub-frames, wherein the ground-engaging sub-frames are joined by a hinge including a lock for holding the ground-engaging sub-frames in an open position. 20. A torso exercise device, comprising: a base support frame; a seat assembly including a seat and a spring coil disposed between the base support frame and the seat for connecting the seat to the base support frame in a manner enabling multi-directional resistive movement of the seat relative to the base support frame; a back support assembly pivotally connected to the base support frame, wherein the back support assembly includes a back support and means for providing resistance to pivotal movement of the back support relative to the base support frame; and a pair of handles fixed relative to the base support frame and extending upwardly therefrom; wherein the base support frame comprises two ground-engaging sub-frames, and wherein the ground-engaging sub-frames are joined by a hinge including a lock for holding the ground-engaging sub-frames in an open position.