Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Patent
1997-10-23
1999-08-17
Crow, Stephen R.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
482 57, 482 70, A63B 6916, A63B 2204
Patent
active
059385677
ABSTRACT:
A stationary exercising device which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A base frame supports a pair of reciprocating members which are displaced in a horizontal direction parallel with the floor at one end yet reciprocate in a circular motion at the other end through a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move in a generally elliptical path during the climbing exercise. This provides for more natural movement of the knee and ankle joints minimizing unnecessary stress on the joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout. The device may include linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arm in which case each hand of the user is displaced along an arc or a substantially elliptical path, again promoting a more natural movement of the ankle, knee, elbow and shoulder joints and permitting a cardiovascular workout.
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CCS Fitness, Inc.
Crow Stephen R.
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