Patent ID: 7938760
Filing Date: 2011-05-10
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise machine, comprising: a stationary main frame; a user support pivotally mounted relative to the main frame for rotation in a predetermined user support path between a start position and an end position during an exercise; the user support having at least a primary support and a secondary support which are adapted to engage different parts of a user's body and which move together throughout an exercise movement, the primary support adapted to support the majority of a user's weight in the start position of the user support; at least one user engagement device movably mounted relative to the main frame which is adapted for engagement by the user in performing exercises; a connecting linkage which translates movement of the user engagement device into movement of the user support; at least one lifting arm movably mounted relative to the main frame and configured to move in a second path different from the user support path during an exercise, the lifting arm being associated with at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage, whereby the lifting arm moves in response to movement of at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage; a load separate and spaced from the user support which resists movement of the lifting arm; and a floating pivot link between the user support and main frame which has a first, fixed pivot connection to the main frame defining a first pivot axis and a second pivot connection to the user support defining a second pivot axis which moves during an exercise movement in a first direction during an initial stage of the exercise movement, and reverses in direction to move in a second, opposite direction during a subsequent stage of the exercise movement.