Resistance apparatus for connection to a human body

Details Resistance apparatus for connection to a human body Resistance apparatus for connection to a human body

1999-05-26

2000-09-26

Richman, Glenn E.

Exercise devices

Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof

Treadmill for foot travel

482 51, A63B 2200

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061236497

ABSTRACT:
A resistance apparatus for use in fitness exercising and rehabilitation having a treadmill with a rearward end, a frame connected to the treadmill and positioned behind the rearward end of the treadmill, and a resistance apparatus affixed to the frame and having an end connectable to a human body. The resistance apparatus exerts a resistance force onto the human body from a back of the human body so that the human body carries out a forward motion on the treadmill. The frame includes a horizontal section connected to the treadmill and a vertical section extending upwardly from the horizontal section. The resistance apparatus is connected to the vertical section. The resistance apparatus includes a cord extending from the frame and having a mechanism attached to an end thereof so as to allow the cord to be connected to a human body.

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