Abstract: A variable resistance slide board comprises a thin flexible sheet having a low friction upper surface. The sheet may include start-stop blocks located on the sides or elsewhere for engaging the foot or hands of the user while starting or pushing and while stopping. The start-stop blocks may be permanently attached or adjustably mounted. The sheet is mounted on a compressible mat. Additionally, the sheet is made from a deformable material so that the resistance can be controlled in accordance with the characteristics of the compressible mat.