NOVELTY - The device has a gripping member (30) connected to an elongated elastomeric cord proximate to an intermediate portion and another gripping member (34) connected to the cord proximate to another intermediate portion. A cord connecting unit is connected to an adjustable body-encircling strap (16) for interconnecting end portions of the cords with the body-encircling strap and a location proximate to the intermediate portion of the strap, and a trainee simultaneously grips the former gripping member and a third gripping member (28) and the latter gripping member and fourth gripping member (36).    USE - Exercise device for use by a trainee to exercise body muscles of arms, legs, thighs, shoulders and back, and for strengthening adductor longus, medius, brevis, psoas major, sartorius, and rectus femoris in office, hotel, beach and park, for use by people of different ages and physical capabilities, and for performing simulated boxing-type exercises, upward stretching exercise, bicycle-like exercise, abdominal lift-type exercise, leg stretching exercise, leg lifting-type exercise and torso lift-type exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables the trainee to selectively exercise against the resistance offered by the elastomeric cords. The device enables the cords to be controllably stretched against the resistance offered by extension of the trainee's arms and legs. The device is light in weight, readily portable and convenient to use so as to permit the user to tone or firm up body muscles during traveling, and leisure time, such as while walking or watching TV. The device prevents slippage during the performance of the particular exercise, provides different degrees of resistance, and provides post operation rehabilitation of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle. The device prevents swelling of the feet, legs and ankles due to prolonged sitting during travel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for performing different exercises using an exercise device comprising an adjustable body-encircling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an exercise apparatus with a trainee gripping one pair of gripping members of apparatus and exerting an upward, stretching force on one pair of elastomeric cords of the apparatus.    Adjustable body-encircling strap (16)    Tubular-shaped, plastic member (20)    Elongated elastomeric cords (26)    Gripping members (28, 30, 34, 36)