Patent ID: 8834328
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus comprising: a frame, said frame including or connected with at least one track; a resistance element to provide resistance for performing exercise; a carriage assembly adjustable to multiple fixed positions along said track, said carriage assembly including a track assembly, an arm assembly pivotally mounted and pivotally adjustable to multiple fixed positions, and a swivel pulley assembly pivotally mounted to said arm assembly and including at least two pulleys; a flexible connector system coupled to said resistance element and comprising two or more flexible lines, said flexible connector system including a first, second, third, and fourth flexible line end coupled to said carriage assembly, said first and third flexible line ends partially wrapping around and extending beyond respective said pulleys on said swivel pulley assembly and maintaining respective rest positions until pulled; at least one handle; and wherein said flexible connector system is configured to provide a first ratio of resistance when said at least one handle is attached to said first flexible line end and pulled by a user, and to provide a second ratio of resistance different and greater than said first ratio of resistance when said at least one handle is attached to said third flexible line end and pulled by said user, said first flexible line end and said third flexible line end being adjustable to multiple fixed positions along said track and adjustable to multiple fixed positions along a curved path when said arm assembly is pivotally adjusted, and wherein said swivel pulley assembly pivots in the direction said first and third flexible line ends are pulled.