Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Bicycling
Patent
1993-11-16
1994-10-11
Crow, Stephen R.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Bicycling
482 62, A63B 2206, A63B 6916
Patent
active
053542495
ABSTRACT:
An exercise apparatus is disclosed which utilizes a crank shaft having two substantially U-shaped throw members. The orientation of each throw member is adjustable with respect to the other throw member, therefore allowing the crank shaft to assume two different configurations. The first setting results when one of the U-shaped throw members is secured in a position one hundred and eighty degrees offset with respect to the other gripping member. This configuration enables a motion similar to that of pedaling a bicycle as the user's arms (or legs) flex at different times. The second setting is obtained when both throw members are secured with their U-shapes facing the same direction. When so configured, the user's arms (or legs) flex simultaneously as both arms (or legs) push and pull at the same time. Each throw member is separable from each other and optionally includes weights positioned along its length. The weights change the resistance of the crank shaft to turning, and hence, the effort which the user must exert.
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Crow Stephen R.
Litman Richard C.
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