Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Treadmill for foot travel
Patent
1994-12-19
1995-12-19
Crow, Stephen R.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Treadmill for foot travel
482 51, 482130, 482126, A63B 2104
Patent
active
054764319
ABSTRACT:
Improved cycling apparatus is provided wherein the improvement comprises at least one elastic band, one end of which is affixed to the cycling apparatus at a desired location, the other end of the elastic band providing resistive force against exertion upon the band by one extremity of a user of the cycling apparatus. In a preferred embodiment, the cycling apparatus includes two elastic bands, one end of each elastic band being affixed to the frame of the apparatus, the other end of each elastic band having handle gripping means affixed thereto for gripping by the hands of the user. The bands provide resistive force against exertion upon these bands by the arms and hands of the user of the apparatus, thereby providing simultaneous, vigorous exercise for the arms, hands and upper body, as well as for the legs and lower body. In alternate embodiments, improved stair/step climbing and treadmill apparatus are provided, the improvement comprising at least one elastic band, one end of the elastic band being affixed to the apparatus at a desired location, the other end of the elastic band having handle gripping means affixed thereto for gripping by a hand of the user. Two elastic bands are preferred, one for each hand of the user. The bands provide resistive force against exertion upon the band by the arms and hands of the user of the apparatus resulting in simultaneous, vigorous exercise for both upper and lower body.
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Wilkinson William T.
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