Patent ID: 7878947
Filing Date: 2011-02-01
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus allowing instantaneously variable striding motions, the exercise apparatus comprising: a frame; a crank system supported by the frame and adapted for continuous rotation, said crank system comprising a crank offset assembly configured to apply offset torque to the crank system when the crank system is in a dead center position; a right foot support member coupled to the frame; a left foot support member coupled to the frame; a first flexible support system comprising: a second flexible support system comprising: wherein force may be applied by a user to the right and left foot support members permitting the user to vary among a climbing motion and a closed path walking, striding, or jogging motion, the length of the walking, striding, or motion being instantaneously variable by the user as the user varies between a forward and rearward force applied to the foot support members.