Patent ID: 6626802
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise apparatus for enabling reciprocating motion of the user's legs or feet while the user remains generally stationary, said apparatus comprising:a stationary frame; a first longitudinal rail supported, at least partially, by said frame; a second longitudinal rail supported, at least partially, by said frame and in generally parallel relation with said first rail; a first foot carriage assembly movably engageable along said first rail; a second foot carriage assembly movably engageable along said second rail; an inertia drive assembly including an interconnection device interconnecting said carriage assemblies, a first and a second transmission device for said first and second carriage assemblies respectively, a drive shafts and a first energy device rotatably coupled with said drive shaft, said inertia drive assembly being disposed proximate said first and second rails and engageable with said first and second carriage assemblies via said first and second transmission devices such that said first energy device can accelerate said carriage assembly; and a second energy device engageable with said inertia drive assembly and adapted to transmit energy thereto.