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An exercise kit, and a method of using it, which includes an exercise apparatus having a compact curved base member, which generally conforms to the shape of the back of a user, and a set of transverse rollers which are adapted to enable the base member to roll upwardly and downwardly over a wall or

An exercise kit, and a method of using it, which includes an exercise apparatus having a compact curved base member, which generally conforms to the shape of the back of a user, and a set of transverse rollers which are adapted to enable the base member to roll upwardly and downwardly over a wall or other such surface. A device enables the base member to be worn on the lower back of the user, who can press the rollers against a wall as the user performs various excercises, for enabling the leg muscles to be exercised in a comfortable, easy manner. The base member is also curved transversely to distribute pressure uniformly over a large area of the back to help reduce discomfort to the wearer. A pair of spaced apart transverse rollers for distributing pressure across a large area of a wall uniformly, each include an extruded thermoplastic member to help make the apparatus relatively inexpensive to manufacture, and light in weight. A guard disposed at a top portion of the base member helps to prevent the clothing of the user from inadvertently becoming entangled in the rollers during use. An adjustable stand used in conjunction with the exercise apparatus includes a removable platform which is supported above the floor to limit the downward movement of the user during a first exercise routine, and which is placed on the floor to engage the foot of the user during a second exercise routine.

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An exercise kit for use in cooperation with a vertical wall surface adjacent to a floor to condition leg muscles of a user, comprising: rolling exerciser means for engaging rollably and bi-directionally the vertical wall surface, wherein said exerciser means is worn on a lower back area of the user

An exercise kit for use in cooperation with a vertical wall surface adjacent to a floor to condition leg muscles of a user, comprising: rolling exerciser means for engaging rollably and bi-directionally the vertical wall surface, wherein said exerciser means is worn on a lower back area of the user to accomplish a first and a second exercise routine; adjustable stand means for limiting the downward movement of the user during said first exercise routine, wherein said stand means rests on the floor below the user and adjacent to the vertical wall, extending upwardly from the floor to a predetermined height; and said stand means including a flat rigid member removably attached to a support means and positioned substantially parallel to the floor at said predetermined height, wherein said flat rigid member contacts periodically the user during said first exercise routine and said flat rigid member is detached from said stand means and placed on the floor spaced apart from the wall during said second exercise routine; said flat rigid member having a top surface and a beveled forward edge portion sloping downwardly and away from said top surface; and said flat rigid member also having a tab member protruding outwardly from an intermediate portion of said forward edge portion to separate said forward edge portion into a left foot engageable portion and a right foot engageable portion for facilitating proper foot placement during said second exercise routine.