Patent ID: 8012073

Claim:
A fitness machine comprising: a base frame having a pair of oppositely disposed vertical side members, wherein the base frame comprises a horizontal platform for contacting the floor and wherein the pair of vertical side members project from opposite sides of the horizontal platform, the vertical side members each carrying a track assembly support plate to which a track assembly is attached; the track assembly rotatably mounted to the base frame, the track assembly being positioned between the vertical side members; a drive assembly mounted to the base frame and acting on the track assembly to rotate the track assembly relative to the base frame, wherein the drive assembly comprises driving components and driven components; the driving components being mounted to a first of the vertical side members of the base frame and comprising a direct current motor, a worm gear subassembly, and a main drive axle; the driven components being mounted to a second of the vertical side members of the base frame and comprising a mounting hub and an axle bearing; and the main drive axle extending from the first vertical side to the second vertical side and being positioned beneath the track assembly; a bench rest assembly slidably mounted within the track assembly, the bench rest assembly supporting a user of the fitness machine in a supine position; a handle assembly and a foot assembly fixedly attached to opposite ends of the track assembly; and a control system operatively connected to the drive assembly, the control system providing signals to the drive assembly to alter the angular orientation of the bench rest assembly to vary resistance experienced by the user of the fitness machine during an exercise routine.