Recumbent total body exerciser

Claim 1

A recumbent apparatus for exercise and physical therapy providing a lower body workout, an upper body workout and cardiovascular conditioning, said apparatus comprising: a frame having a forward end and a rearward end, said frame generally defining a longitudinal axis extending between said forward and rearward ends; a seat supported by said frame and positioned generally toward said rearward end, said seat including a seat cushion and a seat back; a left leg assembly and a right leg assembly, said leg assemblies supported by said frame for pivoting movement about a pivot axis transverse to said longitudinal axis, said leg assemblies positioned generally toward said forward end and each including an upwardly extending leg lever terminating in a pedal; a left arm assembly and a right arm assembly, said arm assemblies supported by said frame for pivoting movement also about said pivot axis, said arm assemblies positioned generally toward said forward end and each including an upwardly extending arm lever terminating in a handle; said left leg assembly being connected to said right arm assembly enabling movement therewith and defining a first connected assembly, said right leg assembly being connected to said left arm assembly enabling movement therewith and defining a second connected assembly, said first connected assembly coupled to said second connected assembly such that forward movement in one of said connected assemblies induces rearward movement in the other of said connected assemblies thereby enabling contralateral movement of said arm and leg assemblies; resistance means coupled to said arm and leg assemblies for providing resistance to movement of said arm and leg assemblies about said pivoting axis; and an open area being defined above said frame and between said seat and said arm and leg assemblies, said open area providing step-through access to said seat regardless of relative arm and leg assembly positions.