Patent ID: 6849034
Filing Date: 2005-02-01
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A foot operated exercise apparatus comprising; a frame, said frame configured to be supported by a supporting surface; a pair of linkage, each said linkage comprising a plurality of links operably associated with said frame; a pair of foot support members, each foot support member having a foot engaging pedal and being pivotally associated with a corresponding said linkage being positioned below said pedal; said pedals being operably independent of each other; each said linkage configured to guide said pedal with reciprocating movement relative to said frame along inclined arcuate paths having an upper and a lower portion when a foot of a user impinges upon said pedal whereby a toe of said foot is higher than a heel of said foot during said upper portion of said arcuate paths and said toe of said foot is below said heel of said foot during said lower portion of said arcuate paths.