US Patent 7179201 Variable stride exercise apparatus

A variable stride exercise apparatus is described. The apparatus may include a frame. A crank system may be coupled to the frame. In certain embodiments, arm links may be coupled to the frame. The apparatus may include foot members that travel in multiple paths. The foot members may include footpads. The foot members may be coupled to the arm links. The foot members may be coupled to the crank system through cam devices. The variable stride systems may be coupled to the foot members such that at least a portion of the variable stride system is under at least a portion of the footpad. The foot members may be cross coupled so that the left foot member moves in opposition to the right foot member.