Patent ID: 6080086
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise apparatus, comprising:a frame sized and configured to occupy a fixed position relative to a support surface;a left crank and a right crank, wherein each said crank is mounted on a respective side of said frame and rotatable about a common crank axis;a left rocker link and a right rocker link, wherein each said rocker link is mounted on a respective side of said frame and rotatable about a common pivot axis;a left foot supporting linkage and a right foot supporting linkage, wherein each said foot supporting linkage is movably connected between a respective rocker link and a respective crank; anda left drawbar linkage and a right drawbar linkage, wherein each said drawbar linkage is movably connected between a respective rocker link and a respective crank in such a manner that a foot supporting portion of each said foot supporting linkage is constrained to move through a generally elliptical path as a respective crank rotates, and each said drawbar linkage is selectively movable relative to a respective rocker link to alter a respective path.