Adjustable exercise apparatus simulating a kayak

Abstract

An exercise assembly simulating the muscular movements of a kayaker includes an elongate, generally rectangular seat structure supported on adjustable pedestals that are each resiliently mounted. At the front end an adjustably aligned pivot engages through a U-joint a simulated kayak oar with the motion of the pivot resisted by restricted orifice cylinders mounted in the seat structure. A generally uniform adjustment arrangement is utilized to conform the assembly to the various users and/or various exercise levels.

1 . An exercise assembly useful in simulating the muscular movements of rowing a kayak, comprising in combination:
 an elongate seat defined by a front and a rear end, said front end including a generally transverse edge;   a corresponding mount assembly respectively engaged to support said front and rear ends of said seat, the engagement of a selected one of said mount assemblies to said seat including adjustment means for adjusting the inclination of said seat;   an axle defined by an upper and a lower end adjustably engaged to said front end of said seat;   a handle hinged to the upper end of said of said axle; and   resistance means operatively connected to said handle for resisting the displacement thereof.   
     
     
         2 . An exercise assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 said resistance means is deployed subjacent said seat for adjustable engagement to said lower end of said axle.   
     
     
         3 . An exercise assembly according to  claim 2 , wherein:
 each said mount assembly includes a resilient support   
     
     
         4 . An exercise assembly according to  claim 3 , further comprising:
 a pair of foot rests adjustably deployed subjacent said transverse edge.   
     
     
         5 . An exercise assembly according to  claim 4 , further comprising:
 a back support selectively engaged to said seat.   
     
     
         6 . An exercise assembly according to  claim 2 , wherein:
 said elongate seat includes a pair of side walls and an upper surface joined to define an interior cavity; and   said resistance means is deployed within said interior cavity.   
     
     
         7 . An exercise assembly according to  claim 6 , wherein:
 each said mount assembly includes a resilient support   
     
     
         8 . An exercise assembly according to  claim 7 , further comprising:
 a pair of foot rests adjustably deployed subjacent said transverse edge.   
     
     
         9 . An exercise assembly according to  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a back support selectively engaged to said seat.   
     
     
         10 . An exercise assembly, comprising in combination:
 an elongate seat defined by a front and a rear end;   a mount assembly respectively supporting each said front and rear ends of said seat, a selected one of said mount assemblies being adjustably engaged to said seat for adjusting the inclination thereof;   a pivot defined by an upper and a lower end adjustably engaged to said front end of said seat;   a handle hinged to the upper end of said of said pivot; and   resistance means connected to the lower end of said pivot for resisting the displacement of said handle.   
     
     
         11 . An exercise assembly according to  claim 10 , wherein:
 said elongate seat includes a pair of side walls and an upper surface joined to define an interior cavity; and   said resistance means is deployed within said interior cavity.   
     
     
         12 . An exercise assembly according to  claim 11 , wherein:
 said resistance means includes a restricted orifice cylinder.   
     
     
         13 . An exercise assembly according to  claim 10 , wherein:
 each said mount assembly includes a resilient support   
     
     
         14 . An exercise assembly according to  claim 13 , further comprising:
 a pair of foot rests adjustably deployed subjacent said transverse edge.   
     
     
         15 . An exercise assembly according to  claim 14 , further comprising:
 a back support selectively engaged to said seat.