Patent ID: 7494448

Claim:
An exercise apparatus comprising; a framework, said framework, a seat attached to said framework configured to be supported by a horizontal surface and support a seated operator; a pair of crank arms, said crank arms being connected generally opposed and configured to rotate about a pivot axis connected to said framework; a pair of foot support members, each said foot support member having a first portion and a second portion, said first portion pivotally connected at one end to said crank arm, such that said second portion of said foot support member follows a generally inclined back and forth movement when said crank arm is rotated; a pair of guides, each said guide having a track and rollers and being operably associated with said second portion of said foot support member; a pair of pedals, each said pedal rigidly attached to said foot support member proximate said second portion of said foot support member and inclined relative thereto, wherein a user's feet directly contact the pedals during use; said pedals configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of said seated operator is rotating said crank arms whereby said pedals follow an inclined elongate curve with the rear portion of said inclined elongate curve being higher than the front portion of said inclined elongate curve.