Patent ID: 7815550

Claim:
An exercise device comprising: a platform; a circuitous belt disposed about the platform; a frame coupled with the platform and configured for placement over a supporting surface during intended use; at least one columnar member coupled with the frame and extending upward from the frame when the exercise device is in an intended operating orientation; a console coupled with the at least one columnar member; at least one impact absorbing device configured to absorb an impact force applied by a user while exercising on the exercise device, the at least one impact absorbing device being positioned between the supporting surface and an interconnection of the at least one columnar member and the frame, wherein the at least one impact absorbing device comprises: a first end member directly coupled with the at least one columnar member; a second end member configured to directly engage the supporting surface; and at least one compression member disposed between and in contact with each of the first end member and the second end member; wherein, upon application of the impact force, the first end member is displaced toward the second end member.