Patent ID: 7425189
Filing Date: 2008-09-16
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus comprising: a framework, said framework configured to be supported by a horizontal surface; a pair of cranks, each said crank rotatably connected to said framework at a respective separate pivot axis and configured to rotate through continuous full rotations during operation of said exercise apparatus; a coupling device, said coupling device configured to cause said cranks to have operably associated opposing rotation about each separate said pivot axis; a pair of foot supports, each said foot support pivotally connected to a respective said crank and having a foot engaging pedal positioned at one end of said foot support to follow a closed loop elongate curve; a pair of guides, each said guide operably associated with a respective said foot support and said framework to cause a portion of said foot support to have a generally up and down movement, and wherein said guides remain located vertically above said foot engaging pedals with respect to said horizontal surface during use of the apparatus; said pedals configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of the operator is rotating said crank whereby said pedals follow laterally displaced separate said closed loop elongate curves with movement that is lateral to said operator.