Patent ID: 6991587

Claim:
An exercise apparatus comprising: a framework, said framework configured to be supported by the floor; a pair of foot support members, each having a first portion, a second portion and a foot engaging pedal; a first crank, said first crank rotatably attached to said framework projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof; a pair of orbital links, each said orbital link pivotally connected to said first crank and to said first portion of a respective said foot support member; a second crank, said second crank rotatably attached to said framework projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof; a pair of connector links, each said connector link pivotally connected to said second crank and to a respective said orbital link; a pair of guides, each said guide operably associated with a respective said foot support member and said framework to cause said second portion of said foot support member to have a back and forth movement; said pedal configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of the user is rotating said first crank whereby said pedal follows an oblong curve path.