Patent Document ID: 20110287911
Application ID: 13136209
Patent Flag: 0

Claim One:
1. A power stride apparatus comprising: a frame; at least one pedal assembly rotatably attached to the frame, the at least one pedal assembly comprising: an articulating pedal whereby the articulating pedal is configured to rotate relative to the pedal assembly with a user's foot during training; and a return mechanism configured to rotate the articulating pedal towards the user; at least one resistance device configured to resist movement of the at least one pedal assembly, the at least one resistance device attached to the at least one pedal assembly and the frame, the at least one resistance device comprising: a weight stack setting upon a base; a lifting mount connected to the top of the weight stack; a first elastic element and a second elastic element, the first elastic element having a top end and a bottom end, and the second elastic element having a top end and a bottom end; wherein the first elastic element is interposed vertically along the left side of the weight stack between the lifting mount and the base, and the top end of the first elastic element is connected proximate the center, left side of the lifting mount, and the bottom end of the first elastic element is connected proximate the center, left side of the base; and wherein the second elastic element is interposed vertically along the right side of the weight stack between the lifting mount and the base, and the top end of the second elastic element is connected proximate the center, right side of the lifting mount, and the bottom end of the second elastic element is connected proximate the center, right side of the base; and a seat configured to support the user whereby the user faces the at least one pedal assembly when seated.