Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Bicycling
Patent
1999-07-23
2000-12-05
DeMille, Danton D.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Bicycling
482 37, 482 51, A63B 2212
Patent
active
061559598
ABSTRACT:
A vertically oriented exercise device for working out arms, legs or both arms and legs simultaneously is provided which includes a stationary base having a first adjustable vertical standard attached thereto. A rotatable pedal operated variable tension load wheel is provided near the bottom of the standard, and an adjustable seat is conveniently attached at a central location thereby allowing the user to comfortably sit while also reaching the pedals and hand grips. A second adjustable standard is provided which supports a pair of vertically oriented handles which are pivotally attached at the top of the second standard. The bottoms of these handles are attached through a set of linkages to the pedals on the load wheel. The linkages allow force applied by the user to the handles to directly turn the load wheel. Thus, the legs independently, the arms independently, or both the arms and legs together may be used to operate the load wheel. As a result, without exiting or changing anything on the exerciser, the user may shift the emphasis of force back and forth from the arms to the legs during a given workout. The user may also rest the legs while operating the device using only the arms, and vice versa. On the same base, a recumbent seat may also he provided which allows the user to exercise the legs only.
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DeMille Danton D.
Miller Mark D.
Nguyen Tam
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