Exercise apparatus

Abstract

An exercise apparatus for providing an upper body workout by simulating an upper body running action, comprises a frame ( 1 ), a cable-operated force transfer device ( 29 ) mounted on the frame, and a position adjustable guide means ( 17 ) for deflecting the path of the cable ( 31 ) between the force transfer device and a manually operable means ( 32 ) attached to the free end of the cable.

1 . An exercise apparatus for providing an upper body workout by simulating an upper body running action, the apparatus comprising a frame, a cable operated force transfer device mounted on the frame, and a guide member extending over the frame, and a manually operable means attached to a free end of the cable, the manually operable means comprising a support member adapted to at least partially surround a forearm of a user and wherein an angle of the guide member relative to the frame is adjustable for deflecting a path of the cable between the force transfer device and the manually operable means so as to suite an upper body running style of the user. 
     
     
         2 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein a pair of guide members are is mounted on the frame. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the guide member is pivotally mounted on the frame. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  comprising means for locking the guide member in a selected position relative to the frame. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a substantially vertical support member upon which the guide member is mounted. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a substantially horizontal support member upon which the guide member is mounted. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  comprising a seat upon which the user sits to perform an exercise. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 7 , wherein the seat is height adjustable. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  comprising legs for supporting apparatus. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 9 , wherein the legs are height adjustable. 
     
     
         11 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 10 , wherein the legs are telescopic. 
     
     
         12 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the force transfer device includes means for adjusting a resistance of the exercise thereby changing an intensity of the workout. 
     
     
         13 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein, the means for adjusting a resistance comprises means for tensioning the cable. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise apparatus according to wherein the guide members comprise one of: arcuate, planar members and tubular members. 
     
     
         15 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the manually operable means comprises a substantially tubular member which at least partially surrounds the forearm of the user. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 15 , wherein the tubular member is provided with an adjustable strap to hold the tubular member in position on the forearm of the user. 
     
     
         17 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 15 , wherein the tubular member has an end stop which supports an elbow of the user during the exercise. 
     
     
         18 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 17 , wherein the cable is attached to the manually operable means via the end stop. 
     
     
         19 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 17 , wherein the manually operable means comprises a dolly adapted for travel along the guide member. 
     
     
         20 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1 , comprising a roller mounted on an outer surface of the guide member over which the cable runs. 
     
     
         21 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 20 , wherein the roller has a waist to maintain the cable in position thereon. 
     
     
         22 . The exercise apparatus according to  claim 20 , wherein the roller is mounted for rotation on an axle fixed in position between two flanges on the outer surface of the guide member. 
     
     
         23 . (canceled) 
     
     
         24 . (canceled)