Patent ID: 7014595
Filing Date: 2006-03-21
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus for simulating ice skating movements in a user, the apparatus comprising, a) an elongated horizontal platform having a top surface, a forward end, a rearward end and a longitudinal axis that divides the platform in half; b) two defined curvature guide paths disposed on the top surface; c) two pedal assemblies moveably coupled to the guide paths; and d) a variable resistance mechanism wherein the defined curvature guide paths are non-looped and are in a substantially symmetrical, horizontal and mirror-image arrangement to one another, each of which curves outwardly from its respective forwardmost end and curves inwardly from its rearmost end such that each curve is convex relative to the longitudinal axis; e) a chest support mounted to the platform near the forward end.