Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Stair climbing
Patent
1991-04-25
1992-09-08
Crow, Stephen R.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Stair climbing
482 62, A63B 2204
Patent
active
051454750
ABSTRACT:
An exerciser provides low impact exercise for the upper and lower body of an operator. The apparatus includes an upper portion having moving rungs simulating a hand-over-hand motion to exercise one's upper body and a lower portion having moving platforms simulating a stair-like climbing motion to exercise one's lower body. The upper and lower portions are oriented at different angles to maximize user comfort, the angle of the lower portion in particular providing clearance for one's knees during use. The exerciser also includes a variable speed control to adjustable vary the speed of the moving rungs and platforms, thereby adapting to the needs of various users.
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Crow Stephen R.
P and L Partnership
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