Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Treadmill for foot travel
Patent
1994-01-31
1997-01-21
Reichard, Lynne A.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Treadmill for foot travel
482118, 482 51, 482 70, A63B 2202, A63B 21015
Patent
active
055955568
ABSTRACT:
A treadmill including an upper body system for manipulation by the upper extremities of a user walking or jogging on the treadmill belt. The upper body system includes pivotally mounted lever arms having substantially constant but adjustable resistance to rotational reciprocation by the user, such as a frictional resistance. The pivot points of the lever arms may be adjustable as to both height and longitudinal position on the treadmill, to accommodate different sized users and different exercises.
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