Patent ID: 7717828

Claim:
An exercise apparatus comprising: a stationary framework having at least one ramp; a first handle assembly pivotally coupled to the framework; a first pivoting assembly coupled to the framework at a first pivot point, the first pivoting assembly comprising a first link arm having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the first end of the first link arm is pivotally coupled to the framework at the first pivot point, a first foot support pivotally coupled to the second end of the first link arm, wherein the first foot support is movably mounted on the at least one ramp, and a first connecting arm pivotally coupling the first link arm to the first handle assembly, wherein a first end of the first connecting arm is pivotally coupled directly to the first link arm and a second end of the first connecting arm is pivotally coupled directly to the first handle assembly and wherein movement of the first link arm causes movement of the first handle assembly; and a second pivoting assembly coupled to the framework at a second pivot point, the second pivoting assembly comprising a second link arm having a first end and an opposing second end, the first end of the second link arm pivotally coupled to the framework at the second pivot point, and a second foot support pivotally coupled to the second end of the second link arm, wherein the second foot support is movably mounted on the at least one ramp.