Abdominal exercise device

Abstract

An abdominal exercise device having a flat band formed by a double layer of mesh material. A pair of straps are retained on each end of the band. A pair of cushioned handles are respectively retained on the straps.

1 . An abdominal exerciser for an individual comprising 
 body means having a flat member with opposite ends, said flat member being formed from a flexible material    a pair of straps being respectively attached to said opposite ends of said flat member, and    said pair of straps having handle means retained on each of said pair of straps for gripping by an individual during exercise.    
   
   
       2 . The abdominal exercise according to  claim 1  wherein said flat member includes an outer layer of mesh material and an inner layer of mesh material.  
   
   
       3 . The abdominal exerciser according to  claim 2  wherein said inner sheet is formed from a finer mesh material than said outer sheet.  
   
   
       4 . The abdominal exerciser according to  claim 2  wherein said handle means includes a cylindrical member retained on said strap, said cylindrical member being formed from a soft material.  
   
   
       5 . The abdominal exerciser according to  claim 4  wherein said handle means further includes a rigid tube retained on each said strap within said cylindrical member.