Patent ID: 6436010
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An adjustable exercise apparatus comprising;a frame structure; a rotation assembly mounted on said frame structure, wherein said rotation assembly includes at least two rotatable members rotatably mounted to said frame structure, said rotatable members being operatively connected by a connection means such that said rotatable members rotate at generally the same angular velocity and acceleration; and foot engagement means connected to said rotation assembly, wherein said foot engagement means includes connection members and two foot engaging members, each of said foot engaging members being connected to one side of each of said rotatable members through said connection members such that said foot engaging members remain in a generally horizontal position as said rotatable members rotate, said foot engaging members and said connection members being attached together along horizontal axes restricting relative movement to rotation about said axes; each of said foot engaging members comprising a front and rear component, said front and rear components coupled together such that said components move relative to one another in the generally forward and backward directions, with one of said connection members pivotally coupled to the forward end of said front component, and one of said connection members pivotally coupled to the back end of said rear component, whereby the overall length of said foot engaging member is adjustable, whereby a user may perform a cycling routine while in a standing position.