Patent ID: 6612971
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise machine, comprising:a frame having a first axle support and a second axle support; a roller disposed between said first axle support and said second axle support; an axle extending through said roller and having a portion extending external to said second axle support; and a variable resistance mechanism coupled to said external portion of said axle, wherein said frame further includes: an overhead frame having a first arm and a second arm, wherein said first axle support is attached to said first arm and extends perpendicular to said first arm and wherein said second axle support is attached to said second arm and extends perpendicular to said second arm, and a front frame including: a first arm; a second arm; a first arm extension; a second arm extension; a first cross member; and a second cross member; wherein a first end of said first arm of said front frame is attached to a first end of said first arm of said overhead frame, said first arm of said front frame extending forwardly and downwardly from said first arm of said overhead frame, and wherein a first end of said second arm of said front frame is attached to a first end of said second arm of said overhead frame, said second arm of said front frame extending forwardly and downwardly from said second arm of said overhead frame; wherein a first end of said first arm extension is attached to a second end of said first arm of said front frame and wherein a first end of said second arm extension is attached to a second end of said second arm of said front frame; wherein said first cross member is attached to said first ends of said first and second arm extensions and wherein said first cross member extends perpendicularly to said first and second arm extensions; wherein said second cross member is attached at a first distal end to a second end of said first arm extension and at a second distal end to a second end of said second arm extension and wherein said second cross member extends perpendicularly to said first and second arm extensions.