Patent ID: 7963890
Filing Date: 2011-06-21
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise machine, comprising: a floor-engaging main frame; a user support frame pivotally mounted relative to the main frame for rotation about a user support pivot axis, the user support pivot axis defining a vertical, gravitational center line; the user support frame having at least a primary support and a secondary support for supporting spaced positions on a user's body throughout an exercise movement, the secondary support being fixed at a predetermined angular orientation relative to the primary support, the primary support supporting the majority of a user's weight in the start position of the support frame; a user engagement device movably mounted relative to the frames which is engaged by the user in performing exercises; a connecting linkage which translates movement of the user engagement device to movement of the user support frame; the connecting linkage having first and second cam winding portions rotatable about a common cam axis and axially spaced along the common cam axis, a first flexible link connected for winding about the first cam winding portion and a second flexible link connected for winding about the second cam winding portion; and a load for resisting movement of at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage.