Patent ID: 7662071

Claim:
An exercise machine comprising; a frame having a forward and rearward portion and a longitudinal axis that bisects the frame, said frame connected to a base, said base adapted to be in communication with a floor whereby providing support for said frame; a first and a second set of support bars attached to said frame, said first and second set of support bars being disposed laterally at a distance from and at an acute angle relative to said longitudinal axis and said first set of support bars positioned directly above and in alignment with said second set of support bars at about two times the height of said second set of support bars; no more than one pedal assembly rotationally attached to said frame having an axle, two levers and two pedals wherein each of said two levers are attached to the distal ends of said axle and said pedals are attached to each lever so that said single pedal assembly provides rotation about said axle when alternative pressure is applied to said pedals; a wheel assembly attached to said frame and said axle so that rotation of said axle also rotates said wheel; and an adjustable brake assembly in direct communication with said wheel assembly and configured to apply friction to said wheel assembly upon activation, wherein said first and second set of support bars are configured to extend rearward past said axle of said pedal assembly, and said support bars are adapted to be grasped by a user engaged to the machine via the pedals to provide support to the user during exercise.