Patent ID: 7413531

Claim:
A variable resistance pushing exercise device comprising; an elongate post; a handlebar at an upper end of an elongate post; a handle bar coupled to an upper end of the elongate post; a road wheel rotatably coupled to an opposite terminal end of the elongate post; and an exercise apparatus mounted on the elongated post to apply resistance to rotation of the road wheel wherein the exercise apparatus comprises: a bracket having an attachment portion and a drag assembly support portion; attachment means connected to the attachment portion for attaching the exercise apparatus to the elongate post proximate to the road wheel; a drag assembly comprising: a resistance wheel attached to the drag assembly support portion in contact with the road wheel; a friction assembly that has a friction member that is movable into more or less forceful contact with the resistance wheel to cause more or less resistance to rotation of the resistance wheel and consequently of the road wheel; and a mechanism for adjusting the force of contact of the friction member with the resistance wheel wherein the road wheel is adapted to be rolled upon the ground by a user during exercise.