Seated exercise apparatus

Details Seated exercise apparatus Seated exercise apparatus

2008-09-11

2010-10-19

Mathew, Fenn C (Department: 3764)

Exercise devices

Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof

Bicycling

C482S052000, C482S057000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07815551

ABSTRACT:
A seated exercise apparatus comprises a frame having a seat attached to the frame. A pair of opposed cranks are rotatably coupled to the frame such that they rotate about a first axis. A medial portion of each of a pair of elongated members are rotatably connected to the frame at a second axis. A first end of each elongated member has a handle and a second end of each elongated member is rotatably connected to a one end of a respective pedal arm. The other end of each pedal arm is in turn rotatably connected to a respective crank. Each pedal arm also has a pedal adapted to receive a user's foot. In operation, the apparatus provides the user with coordinated seated exercise of both the arms/hands and legs/feet. The feet move in a generally reciprocating up and down motion and the arms move in a coordinated generally arcuate motion.

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