Abstract: The invention relates to an exercise device and method of use. The exercise device comprises a body support platform, a footrest board, a pulley system, and a pull up and push up exercise device. In its other version, the exercise device comprises a rectangular frame with front and rear posts and with a flexible upholstered body support platform. In its final version, the exercise device comprises the resting, lounge or office chair of various constructions.The exercise device is suitable for correct development of a human's abdominal, arm, back, neck and leg muscles. The invention encourages isotonic and isometric contraction of the muscles permitting their correct stretching and strengthening. The exercise device can improve physical fitness, body shape, posture and prevent and/or remedy neck and/or back pain or other such conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exercise device capable of entirely supporting a person's head, back and buttocks (seat) through the use of a carriage (located and moving on the inclined semi-circular tracks) and the feet through the use of the foot rest. The semi-circular tracks and the foot rest are mounted on vertical posts which are connected to a solid rectangular frame. The movement of the carriage is made possible by four small wheels fastened at the bottom of the carriage, which roll in corresponding partially covered grooves of the semi-circular tracks. The body weight of a person is used as a resistance for the exercises which can be varied by changing the inclination of the tracks. When a person is properly positioned in the device, the person's body moves the carriage up the tracks by the interaction between the torso and the legs. The flexed legs extend and the head and back resist the leg action by pressing against the carriage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable exercise device designed for use by a person in the supine position. The invention consists of three main component parts being, a sturdy rectangular base, resilient means and three straps. The base is placed on the bottom of the user's feet and when the legs are extended the force is transmitted through the resilient means to the straps and then to the muscles of the user's back. While the material used in constructing the invention may vary the basic design must remain unchanged if the invention is to be used effectively in conjunction with the therapeutic exercise program. Of particular importance in this regard are those features of the invention which encourage isotonic contractions of the muscles and the arrangement of the three straps on the user's back which permits interdependent movement of at least two but preferably three of the loops.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exercise device capable of entirely supporting a person by the upper trunk through the use of the arm and back supports and by the feet through the use of the footrest. The upper trunk support (consisting of the arm and back supports) and the footrest are mounted on vertical posts on the solid rectangular frame, and one of the upper trunk support on the footrest is movable in relation to the other. The resilient material extends between the upper back support and the footrest and when stretched urges them together. When a person is properly positioned in the device, the person's body, at least from the lower back to the knees, is freely suspended, and by straightening the legs against the resistance of the resilient material, beneficial exercise for the development of the postural muscles may be achieved.