Platform-based cable exercise device and method

摘要

A portable exercise device has a base with a pair of contact surfaces suitable to receive the feet of a user, and first and second retracting cables connected to the base. First and second independent springs are biased to retract the cables onto the respective take-up reels. A user-variable, common resistance mechanism includes two brake drums connected to associated take-up reels by one-way clutch mechanisms. Methods of using the device are also disclosed.