Sports Runner Device

An exercise device comprising:

• a waist band component;
• a back support brace component that can be secured to the waist band component during use;
• a plurality of resistance bands;
• a pair of ankle brace components, wherein ach of the pair of ankle brace components is secured to a respective ankle of a user;
• and
• a cross-ankle resistance band secured between the respective ankles of the user at the pair of ankle brace components;
• wherein the waist band component is secured around a waist of the user and attaches the plurality of resistance bands to the pair of ankle brace components during use;
• wherein each of the plurality of resistance bands comprises an attachment end;
• and
• further wherein the attachment end secures to each of the pair of ankle brace components and to the waist band component.

A method of applying force and tension to different areas of a user simultaneously while exercising, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an exercise device comprising a back support brace component, a waist band component that secures around a user's waist and attaches the plurality of tension bands to each leg, ankle braces secured to a user's ankles, and a cross-ankle resistance band secured between a user's ankles to provide additional resistance and tension to the lower legs;
• securing the back support brace component and the waist band component around the back and waist of a user;
• attaching a plurality of resistance/tension bands to the waist band component;
• securing the ankle braces to a user's ankles and securing the resistance/tension bands to the ankle braces;
• and
• performing a cardio workout while simultaneously working out the lower body with the exercise device.