Patent ID: 7771324
Filing Date: 2010-08-10
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus comprising: a frame adapted for placement on a horizontal surface; a first substantially linear track secured to said frame; a second substantially linear track secured to said frame in parallel with said first track wherein said first and second tracks are secured to said frame at an incline at an angle of 30 degrees from said horizontal surface; a first and a second foot pedal assembly, each including a foot pedal, wherein said foot pedal assemblies are engaged with said first and second tracks respectively for movement along said tracks such that the entire movement of said foot pedals is in a straight line and in parallel with said tracks in order to simulate terrain climbing; a first arm handle assembly including a first arm handle operatively connected to said frame and said first foot pedal assembly such that said first arm handle will move in unison with said first foot pedal assembly; a second arm handle assembly including a second arm handle operatively connected to said frame and said second foot pedal assembly such that said second arm handle will move in unison with said second foot pedal assembly; and wherein said first and second arm handle assemblies include a first and a second rocker pivotally connected to said frame and to said first and second arm handles respectively and a first link member pivotally connected to said first rocker and said first foot pedal assembly for implementing movement of said first arm handle with said first pedal assembly and a second link member pivotally connected to said second rocker and said second foot pedal assembly for implementing movement of said second arm handle with said second pedal assembly.