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An exercise apparatus includes a platform for use in exercises in an unstable configuration. The platform includes a stepping deck for receiving a user; an arched base for rocking support of the stepping deck on a workout surface; and a resistance band assembly housed within the platform, with the r

An exercise apparatus includes a platform for use in exercises in an unstable configuration. The platform includes a stepping deck for receiving a user; an arched base for rocking support of the stepping deck on a workout surface; and a resistance band assembly housed within the platform, with the resistance band assembly including a plurality of resistance bands. The exercise apparatus may include a frame that is adapted to removably receive and support the platform above a workout surface in a stable configuration for use in exercises. In another exercise apparatus, the platform is secured to the frame such that, in a first orientation, the platform is stable; and in a second, inverted orientation, the platform is unstable. The platform is plank-shaped, and the stepping deck includes two stepping surfaces, each surface being located on an opposite side of the stepping deck.

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What is claimed is: 1. An exercise apparatus having a combination of exercise configurations, comprising: (a) a platform including (i) a stepping deck for receiving a user, (ii) an rigid arched base for rocking support of the stepping deck on a workout surface, and (iii) a resistance band assembly

What is claimed is: 1. An exercise apparatus having a combination of exercise configurations, comprising: (a) a platform including (i) a stepping deck for receiving a user, (ii) an rigid arched base for rocking support of the stepping deck on a workout surface, and (iii) a resistance band assembly housed within the platform, the resistance band assembly including a plurality of resistance bands and pulleys; and (b) a frame, said platform removably seated within said frame; said frame configured to allow the platform to be supported by the frame above a workout surface; (c) wherein the exercise apparatus combination of exercise configurations is transitionable between: (i) a first state in which the platform is removably seated within the frame for use in exercises in a stable position, and (ii) a second state in which the platform is separated from the frame for use in exercises in an unstable position. 2. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the frame includes a pair of side rails, a pair of connection bars that extend between and connect ends of the side rails, and a pair of support cross bars that extend between and connect the side rails. 3. The exercise apparatus of claim 2, wherein the platform includes groove within which the connection bars are received in a snap-fit frictional fit. 4. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the platform is further configured to receive the frame in an inverted orientation such that the arched base supports both the stepping deck and the frame on the workout surface. 5. The exercise apparatus of claim 4, wherein the frame includes a pair of side rails, a pair of connection bars that extend between and connect ends of the side rails, and a pair of support cross bars that extend between and connect the side rails. 6. The exercise apparatus of claim 5, wherein the platform includes a pair of grooves on opposite sides thereof that are configured to receive the connection bars of the frame in a snap-fit frictional fit. 7. The exercise apparatus of claim 5, wherein the connection bars include handle grips. 8. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the resistance band assembly includes a plurality of pulleys located within the platform, each of the resistance bands extending around one of the plurality of pulleys. 9. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the platform has a length extending between opposite ends thereof that is longer than a width extending between opposite sides thereof, and wherein an end of each of the plurality of resistance bands is exposed at one of the opposite ends of the platform for access by a user. 10. The exercise apparatus of claim 9, wherein the platform includes a plurality of openings at each opposite end thereof, and wherein a respective end of one of the plurality of resistance bands extends through a respective one of the plurality of openings. 11. The exercise apparatus of claim 10, further comprising a plurality of rollers located at the openings for engaging the resistance bands. 12. The exercise apparatus of claim 11, wherein the plurality of rollers includes a horizontal roller located at each opening for engaging a respective one of the resistance bands. 13. The exercise apparatus of claim 11, wherein the plurality of rollers includes two vertical rollers located at each opening for engaging a respective one of the resistance bands. 14. The exercise apparatus of claim 11, wherein the plurality of rollers includes a horizontal roller and two vertical rollers located at each opening for engaging a respective one of the resistance bands. 15. The exercise apparatus of claim 9, wherein each resistance band has an end thereof anchored within the platform at one of the opposite ends of the platform. 16. The exercise apparatus of claim 15, wherein the anchored end and the exposed end of each respective resistance band are both located at the same end of the platform. 17. The exercise apparatus of claim 9, further comprising a user interface removably attached to one or more of the exposed ends of the resistance bands. 18. The exercise apparatus of claim 17, wherein the user interface is a handle. 19. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of resistance bands have varying resistance levels. 20. The exercise apparatus of claim 19, wherein the platform includes indicia indicating the resistance levels of the resistance bands. 21. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the stepping deck includes resilient characteristics such that the impact experienced by a user in stepping onto the platform is lessened. 22. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the frame is encased in a non-slip covering for gripping contact. 23. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, further comprising non-slip material located on a bottom surface of the arched base.