Patent ID: 7025710
Filing Date: 2006-04-11
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An elliptical exercise machine comprising a frame, a pair of foot members supported by said frame and adapted for elliptical movement relative to said frame, a pair of levers connected to said foot members, each of said levers comprising a respective upper portion and a respective lower portion, each of said upper portions comprising a respective handle, each of said lower portions being connected to said frame at a pivot location, said pivot location for both of said lower portions being generally aligned, said upper portion and said lower portion of each of said levers being selectively connectable and disconnectable at approximately said pivot location, a holding bar positioned vertically higher than said pivot location such that said upper portions are capable of being locked in a substantially fixed position relative to said holding bar when said upper portions are disconnected from said lower portions and a user can use said upper portions as stationary grips when disconnected from said lower portions.