Elliptical exercise methods and apparatus

Details Elliptical exercise methods and apparatus Elliptical exercise methods and apparatus

1997-10-17

1999-04-20

Crow, Stephen R.

Exercise devices

Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof

482 70, A63B 2200, A63B 2212

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058953396

ABSTRACT:
An exercise apparatus has a linkage assembly which links rotation of a crank to generally elliptical movement of a foot supporting member. The linkage assembly includes a first link having a first end rotatably connected to a first rocker link, an intermediate portion rotatably connected to the crank, and a second end rotatably connected to a rearward end of the foot supporting member. An opposite, forward end of the foot supporting member is rotatably connected to a second rocker link. An upper distal portion of the second rocker link is sized and configured for grasping by a person standing on the foot supporting member.

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