Patent ID: 6206806
Filing Date: 2001-03-27
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise apparatus comprising:a frame having a base portion adapted to be supported by a floor;first and second rigid reciprocating members, each of the reciprocating members having a distal portion, a medial portion, and a proximal step portion, the medial portion of the first and second reciprocating members adapted for, and constrained to, near linear motion by engagement with a motion restricting means of the frame;a cranking means supported in rotational motion relative to the frame;the distal portions of the first and second reciprocating members joined with the cranking means so that said distal portion describe circular motion about the cranking means;the step portion of the first and second reciprocating members providing foot supporting surfaces, the foot supporting surfaces positioned relative to the medial and distal portions of the reciprocating members so as to describe conical motion as the reciprocating members move with the cranking means;the step portions placed such that maximum motion excursions thereof exceed the circular motion excursion of the cranking means; anda resisting means engaged with the apparatus for providing resistance to rotation of the reciprocating members so as to require work for moving the first and second reciprocating members.