Patent ID: 8974352
Filing Date: 2015-03-10
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus comprising; a framework, said framework configured to be supported on a generally horizontal surface; a pair of crank arms, said crank arms being connected to rotate about a pivot axis positioned on said framework; a pair of foot support members, each said foot support member having a foot engaging pedal attached at one end and the other end operably associated with a respective crank arm; a pair of compound guides, each said compound guide comprising a plurality of links operably associated with said framework and with the intermediate portion of a respective said foot support member to guide said intermediate portion along a predetermined path; said compound guide comprises a transfer link pivotally connected to said framework, a handle support pivotally connected to said framework, an intermediate support link pivotally connected to said intermediate portion of a respective said foot support member and to said transfer link, a pair of coupling links pivotally connected to said handle support and to said intermediate support link; said pedals configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of an operator is rotating said crank arms whereby said pedals follow an elongate curve path.