Patent ID: 8535207

Claim:
A bi-directional tensioning exercise apparatus comprising: a support member that has a first end and a second end; an elongate resilient member that has a first end, a second end, and one or more enlargements that are spaced between the first end and the second end of the elongate resilient member, wherein the elongate resilient member comprises an elastic material, and wherein the first and second ends of the elongate resilient member are secured at or proximate to the first and second ends of the support member, respectively, so that the elongate resilient member extends along a length of the support member; and a guide member that has a first end, a second end, and a connector that is located between the first end and the second end of the guide member, wherein the first end of the guide member is coupled to the support member such that the guide member can slide along the length of the support member, wherein the connector is adjustable located to engage one or more of the enlargements of the elongate resilient member so as to provide the guide member with bi-directional tension along the length of the support member; whereby a user can move the guide member and have said variable tension provided by said resilient member.