Patent ID: 7507185

Claim:
An exercise apparatus comprising; a framework, said framework, a seat attached to said framework configured to be supported by a horizontal surface and support a seated operator; a pair of crank arms, said crank arms being connected generally opposed and configured to rotate about a pivot axis connected to said framework; a pair of foot support members, each said foot support member having a singular component with a first portion positioned at one end of said foot support member and a second portion having a roller, said first portion pivotally connected at one end to said crank arm, such that said second portion of said foot support member follows a generally back and fourth movement when said crank arm is rotated; a pair of guides, each said guide having a track and being operably associated with said roller of said foot support member; a pair of pedals, each said pedal rigidly attached to said foot support member proximate the other end of said foot support member and inclined relative to said foot support member to maintain the heel and toe of said seated operator generally in contact with said pedal; said second portion of said foot support member positioned intermediate said first portion of said foot support member and said pedal; said pedals configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of said seated operator is rotating said crank arms whereby said pedals follow an ellipitical curve having a major axis to minor axis ratio less than 6.