Patent ID: 7713176

Claim:
A recumbent step exercise machine, comprising: a frame; a seat supported from said frame; a drive mechanism supported on said frame such that said seat is spaced from said drive mechanism so as to provide step-through space between said seat and said drive mechanism; said drive mechanism including: a first pedal assembly linked to a first axle shaft; said first axle shaft being engaged with a first clutch; a second pedal assembly linked to a second axle shaft; said second axle shaft being engaged with a second clutch; said first clutch and said second clutch being in driving engagement with a speed increaser; said first pedal assembly and said second pedal assembly being dependent such that a user depressing said first pedal assembly will cause the second pedal assembly to be pushed toward said user and alternately said user pushing said second pedal assembly will cause said first pedal assembly to be pushed toward said user; a brake drivingly engaged with said speed increaser for providing resistance to said drive mechanism.