Patent ID: 8128536
Filing Date: 2012-03-06
Classification: A61H,A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise machine comprising: a frame having a forward and rearward portion and a longitudinal axis that bisects the frame, said frame connected to a base, said base adapted to be in communication with a floor whereby providing support for said frame; a set of support bars attached to said frame, said set of support bars disposed laterally at a distance from and at an acute angle relative to said longitudinal axis; no more than one pedal assembly rotationally attached to said frame having an axle, two levers and two pedals wherein each of said two levers are attached to the distal ends of said axle and said pedals are directly attached to each lever so that said pedal assembly provides non-elliptical rotation of the pedals about said axle when alternative pressure is applied to said pedals; a wheel assembly attached to said frame and said axle so that rotation of said axle also rotates said wheel; an adjustable brake assembly in direct communication with said wheel assembly and configured to apply friction to said wheel assembly upon activation, wherein said set of support bars are configured to extend rearward past said axle of said pedal assembly, and said support bars are adapted to be grasped by a user engaged to the machine via the pedals to provide support to the user during exercise; and wherein said set of support bars are configured to extend about the user when the user is in contact with said pedals and is positioned in a substantially upright position substantially above the axle of the pedal assembly so that said support bars extend rearward past said axle of said pedal assembly, and said support bars are configured to support the user engaged to the machine via the pedals during exercise.