Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Having separate foot engaging members reciprocating on...
Patent
1996-06-18
1998-09-29
Crow, Stephen R.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Having separate foot engaging members reciprocating on...
482 51, A63B 2204, A63B 6916
Patent
active
058139494
ABSTRACT:
A stationary exercising apparatus which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A base frame supports a pair of reciprocating members which are displaced in a horizontal direction parallel with the floor at one end yet reciprocate in a circular motion at the other end through a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move in a generally elliptical path during the climbing exercise. This provides for more movement of the foot platform in a substantially elliptical path while each foot platform, or a predetermined reference plane for each platform, remains substantially parallel with the floor through at least a portion of the lower half of the elliptical path proximate the forward end of the elliptical path. The apparatus may include linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arm in which case each hand of the user is displaced along an arc or a substantially elliptical path, again promoting a more natural movement of the ankle, knee, elbow and shoulder joints and permitting a cardiovascular workout.
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