Patent ID: 7749143
Filing Date: 2010-07-06
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A convertible leg exercise apparatus for performing at least two different types of leg exercise, comprising: a support frame having a floor or ground-engaging base; a first leg exercise arm pivotally mounted on the frame for rotation relative to the frame about a first pivot axis, the first leg exercise arm being configured to perform a first leg exercise; a second leg exercise arm configured to perform a second leg exercise; a second pivot connection defining a second pivot axis between the second leg exercise arm and the first leg exercise arm, the second leg exercise arm rotating about the second pivot axis relative to the first exercise arm to perform the second leg exercise, the second pivot axis being spaced below the first pivot axis; a foot engaging device associated with the second leg exercise arm for engagement by a user's feet when performing the second leg exercise; an exercise resistance associated with the exercise arms to provide a resistance when a user performs the first or the second exercise; the foot engaging device being movably mounted on the second leg exercise arm for movement between a first position when a user is performing leg press exercises and a second, storage position when a user is performing leg extension and leg curl exercises; wherein the foot engaging device is removably mounted on the second leg exercise arm and is removed from the second leg exercise arm in the second, storage position; the second leg exercise arm having an open upper end and the foot engaging device having a support post removably mounted in the open upper end of the second leg exercise arm in the first position; and the frame having a rear end and a forward end, and a storage post being located at or close to the rear of the frame for removably receiving the support post of the foot engaging device in the second, storage position.