Patent ID: 8021276

Claim:
An exercise apparatus adapted for placement on a horizontal surface comprising: a support frame having a substantially vertical support column at the forward end of the apparatus having one end disposed to the horizontal surface; a pair of laterally spaced apart side handrails secured to an upper portion of said vertical support column and extending from said vertical support column in a generally rearward direction to approximately the rear end of the apparatus and then extending downwardly in parallel to the horizontal surface; at least one fixed handrail secured to said upper portion of said vertical support column; a first and a second track each having at least a portion secured to said support frame such that at least a portion said tracks extend upwardly at an angle of approximately 20 to 45 degrees with respect to the horizontal surface; a first and a second foot pedal assembly, each including a foot pedal, wherein said foot pedal assemblies are engaged with said first and second tracks respectively in order to simulate climbing of terrain for movement along and in parallel with said tracks in order to simulate climbing of terrain; a first arm handle assembly including a first arm handle rotationally connected to said frame and said first foot pedal assembly such that said first arm handle will move in unison with said first foot pedal assembly; and a second arm handle assembly including a second arm handle operatively connected to said frame and said second foot pedal assembly such that said second arm handle will move in unison with said second foot pedal assembly; wherein said first and second arm handle assemblies include a first and a second rocker respectively and secured to said first and second arm handles respectively for movement therewith; and wherein said first and second arm handle assemblies include a first and a second link member respectively wherein said link members are pivotally connected to said first and second rockers and said first and second foot pedal assemblies.