Patent ID: 7306548
Filing Date: 2007-12-11
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus, comprising: a support base; first and second foot assemblies each configured to receive a respective foot of a seated user of the exercise apparatus, the first and second foot assemblies each comprising a respective proximal end portion and a respective distal end portion, the first and second foot assemblies mounted on the support base to permit selective performance and switching between a pivoting exercise and a translational sliding exercise, wherein the pivoting exercise comprises the seated user performing hip extension and flexion movements to motion the foot assemblies pivotally, and wherein the translational sliding exercise comprises the seated user performing foreleg extension and flexion movements by motioning the first and second foot assemblies longitudinally back and forth; and a pulley assembly comprising a pulley line operatively connected to at least one of the foot assemblies, and a hand-graspable component manipulable by the seated user for performing upper body exercise movements and causing the connected at least one foot assembly to provide resistance for the upper body exercise movements.