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An apparatus adapted to function as an exercise belt having two (2) adjustable ends formed as hooks and operable to be secured about sides of a chair or a seat in a motor vehicle. The adjustable ends further include a threaded means to allow both adjustable ends or either adjustable end to be thread

An apparatus adapted to function as an exercise belt having two (2) adjustable ends formed as hooks and operable to be secured about sides of a chair or a seat in a motor vehicle. The adjustable ends further include a threaded means to allow both adjustable ends or either adjustable end to be threaded in or out to achieve a desired length. The desired length is selectively adjustable so that a user may isometrically push against the exercise belt while seated and have the exercise belt provide resistance to exertion provided by the user.

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1. An exercise belt, comprising: a belt assembly having a cover covering an elastic member having a loop disposed at each distal end of said elastic member;a padded section affixed to said belt assembly; and,a pair of hook assemblies respectively attached to distal ends of said belt assembly and fur

1. An exercise belt, comprising: a belt assembly having a cover covering an elastic member having a loop disposed at each distal end of said elastic member;a padded section affixed to said belt assembly; and,a pair of hook assemblies respectively attached to distal ends of said belt assembly and further comprising a threaded means for adjustably lengthening a distance between a respective hook assembly and said belt assembly, each said hook assembly comprising: a hook anchor having a cylindrical metal form and having a center female threaded region at a distal end and an eyelet at a proximal end thereof;a cap; and,a hook having a male threaded region at a distal end thereof;wherein each said loop at each distal end of said elastic member is integrally connected to a respective said eyelet of said hook anchor; and,wherein each said male threaded region threadingly engages with each respective said female threaded region of said hook anchor;wherein rotation of either said hook assembly, in a clockwise direction, shortens said distance between each said respective hook assembly and said belt assembly;wherein rotation of either said hook assembly, in a counter-clockwise direction, lengthens said distance between each said respective hook assembly and said belt assembly; and,wherein each hook assembly is adapted to affix said exercise belt to a support structure. 2. The exercise belt of claim 1, wherein said cover is suitable for repeated expansion and retraction. 3. The exercise belt of claim 1, wherein said elastic member is suitable for repeated expansion and retraction. 4. The exercise belt of claim 1, wherein said distal ends of said belt assembly each taper down to a terminal portion. 5. The exercise belt of claim 1, wherein said cap is a half-cylindrical metal form with an aperture located in a middle of a closed end thereof. 6. The exercise belt of claim 5, wherein said cap is fastened and secured over said distal end of said hook anchor thereof. 7. The exercise belt of claim 1, wherein said padded section comprises a foam layer having a first side affixed to a top layer, and an opposing second side affixed to a lower layer. 8. The exercise belt of claim 7, wherein said top layer is suitable for repeated expansion and retraction. 9. The exercise belt of claim 8, wherein said lower layer is suitable for repeated expansion and retraction. 10. The exercise belt of claim 1, wherein said padded section is composed of a memory foam material. 11. The exercise belt of claim 1, wherein said padded section is composed of a gel material. 12. The exercise belt of claim 1, wherein said padded section is composed of natural or synthetic fibers.