Abstract: In a physical exerciser of the push and pull type in which an elongate telescopic system is contractable against the force of a spring by pushing handles together or by pulling apart tension elements connecting the handles, the improvement that the ends of the tension elements pass round guide pulleys and are connected to loops so that additional exercises and greater movements can be performed by pulling on the loops with the hands or feet.

Abstract: A physical exerciser of the type having a spring enclosed by a telescopic tubular system so that contraction of the system is resisted by the spring. Flexible connecting elements connect the ends of the system on opposite sides so that pushing exercises can be performed by pushing handles at the ends together and pulling exercises by pulling the flexible elements apart. According to the preferred form of the invention each flexible connecting element is continuous in the form of two runs guided round one or two rolling members mounted in handles at the ends of the system. Either one or both runs can be pulled giving variation in the force and movement distance.