Patent ID: 7686743

Claim:
An exercise apparatus comprising: a framework, said framework configured to be supported by a horizontal surface; a pair of crank arms, each said crank arm rotatably connected to said framework at a respective pivot axis and configured to rotate through continuous full rotations during operation of said exercise apparatus; a coupling device, said coupling device configured to cause said crank arms to have operably associated opposing rotation; a pair of foot supports, each said foot support having a respective said crank arm pivotally connected to one end and having a foot engaging pedal connected to the other end of said foot support to follow a closed loop elongate curve; a pair of guides, each said guide comprising a set of rollers and track, said set of rollers pivotally connected to said foot support intermediate said ends and in rollable contact with said track to cause a portion of said foot support to have a generally up and down movement; said pedals configured to move relative to said framework when the feet of an operator are rotating said crank arms whereby said pedals follow said closed loop elongate curves with movement that is lateral to said operator.