Back slide device for leg and cardiovascular exercise

Abstract

An exercise device and method of performing exercise using a sliding surface or back plate having a smooth finish at least on one side and being of a rectangular shape. The flat sliding surface portion of the device should be of a flexible nature so as to allow the device to be rolled up for transport and/or for retail shipping and sales. A permanent installation embodiment includes top and bottom mounting support members that allow it to be attached into wall studs normally found in homes and offices.

I claim:  
     
         1 . An exercise device for attachment to vertical structures in a building; said device comprising: a sliding surface comprising a rectangular shaped piece of material and such material being of a smooth surface for supporting the sliding motion of a user wearing clothing, such material being of a flexible nature so as to allow said sliding surface to be rolled up for transport; top and bottom mounting support members comprising a rigid rectangular beam shaped piece of material for supporting and mounting said sliding surface onto a wall surface and into wall studs; said upper mounting support member comprising a rigid material being in close connection with said sliding surface and running about parallel to said upper edge of said sliding surface; said lower mounting support member comprising a rigid material being in close connection with said sliding surface and running about parallel to said lower edge of said sliding surface, each of said mounting support members having a set of preformed apertures; said apertures of size and shape to accommodate the mounting of said mounting support members into said wall studs by the use of wall anchoring devices.  
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of    claim 1    wherein said preformed apertures are spaced apart about 16″.  
     
     
         3 . A method of exercising in a room that has a vertical surface comprising the steps of: adhering adhesive strips to a sliding surface; said sliding surface comprising a rectangular shaped piece of material and such material being of a smooth surface for supporting the sliding motion of a user wearing clothing, such material being of a flexible nature so as to allow said sliding surface to be rolled up for transport; adhering said adhesive strip and said sliding surface to the vertical surface.