Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Bicycling
Patent
1998-02-25
1999-07-27
Crow, Stephen R.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Bicycling
482 51, A63B 2212, A63B 100
Patent
active
059281154
ABSTRACT:
A vertically oriented exercise device for working out arms, legs or both arms and legs simultaneously is provided which includes a stationary base having an adjustable vertical standard attached thereto. A rotatable pedal operated variable tension load wheel is provided near the bottom of the standard, and an adjustable seat is conveniently attached at a central location thereby allowing the user to comfortably sit while also reaching the pedals and hand grips. A pair of movable, adjustable hand grips are provided which are attached through a set of pivoting linkages to the pedals on the load wheel. These linkages allow force applied by the user to the hand grips to directly turn the load wheel. Thus, the legs independently, the arms independently, or both the arms and legs together may be used to operate the load wheel. As a result, without exiting or changing anything on the exerciser, the user may shift the emphasis of force back and forth from the arms to the legs during a given workout. The user may also rest the legs while operating the device using only the arms, and vice versa.
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Crow Stephen R.
LaMarca William
Miller Mark D.
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