Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Having separate foot engaging members reciprocating on...
Patent
1997-08-18
1999-08-24
Clark, Jeanne M.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Having separate foot engaging members reciprocating on...
482 51, 601 23, A63B 23035
Patent
active
059418001
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an exercise machine having parallel ski bases on which skis are rollably or slidably engaged, the skis having foot restraints for receiving a user's feet. An upright ski pole is attached at an end to each ski using a pivot connection, and the ski pole is also pivotally connected to a fulcrum at a point near the midpoint of the ski pole. The fulcrum comprises a brace attached to a frame. The ski poles provide support to a user and are pushed and pulled for upper-body exercise. Where the user has little or no lower-body muscle control, the ski poles function as supports and levers to transfer a passive, reciprocating, back and forth motion to the user's legs. Alternatively, the exercise machine can be used for active exercise of both the upper and lower body. The exercise matching provides access for persons with physical handicaps and support for such users in the standing position, thereby allowing such persons to exercise while standing. For additional support of such users, a belly bar having a belt that the user can fix around his or her midbody is attached to the frame using adjustable members.
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Clark Jeanne M.
Total Motion, Inc.
Wisner Mark R.
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