Patent ID: 7927265
Filing Date: 2011-04-19
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A resistance training apparatus comprising: a frame assembly; a shaft rotatably mounted to the frame assembly; a first disk mounted to the shaft, and a first one way clutch configured to transfer rotating torque to the first disk in a first direction only when rotating torque is imparted to the shaft in the first direction; a second disk mounted to the shaft, and a second one way clutch configured to transfer rotating torque to the second disk in a second direction only when rotating torque is imparted to the shaft in the second direction; a first caliper frictionally engaging the first disk; a first adjustment means for allowing selective adjustment of frictional resistance imparted by the first caliper onto the first disk; a second caliper frictionally engaging the second disk; a second adjustment means for allowing selective adjustment of frictional resistance imparted by the second caliper onto the second disk; wherein, the first and second adjustment means each include: