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A method and apparatus for coupling a tubular handle (4, 6) of an exercise device to a flexible line (10), such as an elastic cord, is described. The elastic flexible line is directed through a circumferential opening (60) in the handle and attached to the inner lumen of the handle with a coupling a

A method and apparatus for coupling a tubular handle (4, 6) of an exercise device to a flexible line (10), such as an elastic cord, is described. The elastic flexible line is directed through a circumferential opening (60) in the handle and attached to the inner lumen of the handle with a coupling assembly (24). The coupling assembly comprises a retainer (30) defining a hole (40) for receiving the end portion of the flexible line and fastener (32) for securing the end portion of the flexible line to the retainer to thereby fix the line to the handle. The coupling assembly provides a strong mechanical link between the flexible elastic line and the handle that minimizes wear on the elastic line.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An exercise device comprising:a rigid tube defining an open end and an inner lumen in communication with the open end, the tube defining a circumferential opening spaced from the open end;an elastic flexible line having an end portion extending through the circumferential

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An exercise device comprising:a rigid tube defining an open end and an inner lumen in communication with the open end, the tube defining a circumferential opening spaced from the open end;an elastic flexible line having an end portion extending through the circumferential opening into the inner lumen of the tube;a retainer positioned within the inner lumen for connecting the flexible line to the tube, the retainer defining a hole for receiving the end portion of the flexible line;a fastener securing the end portion of the flexible line to the retainer; and rein the retainer comprises a guide portion shaped for guiding the retainer through the open end of the tube, the guide portion comprising a bull-nosed end portion.