Patent ID: 7841968

Claim:
An exercise apparatus comprising; a framework, said framework configured to be supported on a generally horizontal surface; a pair of crank arms, said crank arms being connected to rotate about a pivot axis on said framework; a pair of foot support members, each said foot support member having a foot engaging pedal attached; a pair of first support links, each said first support link having a first end pivotally connected to a respective said crank arm and a respective said foot support member; a pair of second support links, each said second support link pivotally connected to a respective said foot support member and to a stationary pivot on said framework; a pair of handles for arm exercise, each said handle pivotally connected to said framework; a pair of connector links, each said connector link pivotally connected to a respective said handle and to a respective said first support link; a crossover assembly, said crossover assembly operably associated with said handles to cause one said handle to move in a direction opposed to the other said handle; said pedals configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of an operator is rotating said crank arms whereby said pedals follow an elongate curve path wherein the stride length of said elongate curve path is determined by the movement of said operator.