Patent ID: 8172733
Filing Date: 2012-05-08
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus comprising: a frame, said frame including or connected with at least one linear track; a resistance element to provide resistance for performing exercise; at least two carriage assemblies linearly adjustable along a respective said linear track, each said carriage assembly including at least one pulley; a flexible connector system coupled to said resistance element and comprising two or more flexible lines, said flexible connector system including a first flexible line end and a second flexible line end coupled to a first said carriage assembly, a third flexible line end and a fourth flexible line end coupled to a second said carriage assembly, said first and third flexible line ends partially wrapping around and extending beyond respective said pulleys 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 a respective said 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 a respective said 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 linearly adjustable to multiple positions along a respective said linear track.