Patent ID: 7744512

Claim:
An exercise device for performing a variety of resistance and/or aerobic exercises, whereby a chosen muscle group or groups may be exercised by moving against an elastic resistance, comprising: a first elastic member having a predetermined length when at rest; a foot strap at each end of said first elastic member and adapted to accommodate the feet of the user; a vest which is adapted to encircle at least the upper chest and back region of the body of the user and the vest having a belt which is adapted to encircle the user below chest level; a substantially enclosed pathway having an inverted “U” configuration affixed to said vest in the back region thereof in which part of said first elastic member is placed whereby a portion of said first elastic element is placed in close proximity to the back of the user, the legs of said “U” configuration extend towards said foot straps and each leg having an opening; wherein, when in place on the body of a user, the predetermined length of the first elastic element is such that the foot straps are above the feet of the user, whereby, when in use where the user's feet are placed into said foot straps, said first elastic member is placed into a first tensile force; and whereby movement of the legs of the user which are associated with said foot straps will be against the elastic resistance of said first elastic member.