Patent ID: 7297093

Claim:
A device for performing physical activities that joins western and eastern theories and methodologies related to physical activities and health, the device comprising: an adjustable belt, adjustable around an abdomen region of a user; a sliding passage component provided on the belt, having an optionally engaged blocking system; a plurality of elastic straps of adjustable length, slidable through the sliding passage component; and a removable fastening means affixed to an end of each of the elastic straps to fasten the straps to one or more extremities of the user; wherein the sliding passage component comprises a case extending perpendicularly from an external side of the belt, the case having a threaded interior and a blind bottom area, and provided with a plurality of holes around a perimeter of the case for the straps to move through easily, the case further having a plurality of channels inside the case in the bottom area, extending from the holes along the bottom area for contacting the straps and facilitating the sliding movement of the straps; and wherein the blocking system comprises a threaded strangulating piston rod for coupling with the threaded interior, when engaged, restricts sliding movement of one or more of the straps, controlling free movement of the straps.