Patent ID: 7544152

Claim:
An exercise machine comprising a generally stationary frame assembly, an operating linkage supported by said frame assembly, said operating linkage connected to a foot support, said foot support adapted to receive a user's foot, said operating linkage comprising a first crank and a second crank, said first crank being rotatable about a first axis and said second crank being rotatable about a second axis, a bell crank assembly comprising a bell crank that is rotatable with said first crank and a lever arm connected to said bell crank such that rotation of said bell crank causes oscillation of said lever arm, said lever arm being connected to said foot support, a first connecting beam connected to said first crank and a second connecting beam connected to said second crank, said first and second connecting beams also connected to said foot support such that said first and second connecting beams generate a generally circular movement at said foot support and such that said lever arm generates a generally linear movement at said foot support.