Patent ID: 6030320
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise apparatus, comprising:a frame designed to rest upon a floor surface;a support;a bolt interconnected between the frame and the support in such a manner that the support is rotatable relative thereto about a first axis;a lock movable between a first position, interconnected between the frame and the support in a manner that prevents rotation of the support relative to the frame, and a second position, free of at least one of the frame and the support in a manner that frees the support for rotation relative to the frame;a left crank and a right crank, each said directly mounted on the support and rotatable relative thereto about a second axis which extends generally perpendicular to the first axis;a left foot supporting link and a right foot supporting link, each said foot supporting link movably interconnected between a respective crank and the frame in a manner that links a striding motion to rotation of each said crank; anda resistance device connected to at least one said crank and operable to resist rotation thereof relative to the frame.