Patent ID: 7070544
Filing Date: 2006-07-04
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An isolation exercise machine comprising: a. a frame restable on a floor; b. first and second rotatable force stations; c. a connection mechanism rotatable in the frame and connecting the first and second force stations such that the force stations rotate in opposite directions in response to rotating either or both force stations, and wherein the connection mechanism comprises: d. a support mounted to the frame at a selected location that enables a person supported on the support to place selected limbs against the force stations and rotate the force stations in respective first opposite directions in response to the person exerting concentric muscle functions on the force stations, and rotate the force stations in respective second opposite directions in response to the person exerting eccentric muscle functions on the force stations; e. a leverage arm attached to the connection mechanism to which a selected force is applied while the person exerts the eccentric muscle functions on the force stations; and f. at least one first weight placeable on at least one of the connection mechanism and the leverage arm that produces loads on the first and second force stations that resist the concentric muscle functions exerted by the person.