Recumbent leg exerciser

Details Recumbent leg exerciser Recumbent leg exerciser

1997-07-08

1999-04-27

Apley, Richard J.

Exercise devices

Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof

Stair climbing

182137, A63B 2304

Patent

active

058974598

ABSTRACT:
A longitudinal frame supports a seat whose longitudinal position on the frame is adjustable. A pair of footbeams are mounted on either side of the forward end of the frame near the floor and extend generally upwardly. The footbeams independently pivot on the frame so that the user can operate them in an alternating reciprocating fashion. Pivotal movement of the footbeams by the user is resisted, thereby requiring the user to expend energy in operating the device. The footbeams are preferably interconnected so that their respective movements are coordinated. In alternative embodiments, the footbeams pivot about a point just below the seat. The seat can also be adapted to recline. The footbeams can also be replaced by a crank with footpedals that are used to drive a flywheel and a generator.

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Photographs and drawings of Kinetron machine.

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