Compact exercise device

A compact exercise device comprising a frame configured to be supported on a floor and having a first pivot axis defined thereupon;

• a first and a second crank arm, each crank arm being pivotably attached to the frame at said first pivot axis so as to be rotatable thereabout;
• a first and a second intermediate link, each intermediate link having a first and a second end, the first end of each intermediate link being coupled to a respective one of said first and second crank arms so that the first end of each of said intermediate links travels in an arcuate path about said first pivot axis as said crank arms rotate thereabout;
• a first and a second guide member, each guide member being disposed so as to engage a respective one of said intermediate links and to direct a second end of said respective intermediate link along a reciprocating path of travel as the first end thereof travels in said arcuate path;
• a first and a second foot link, each having a first and a second end;
• a first and a second connector, each being operative to pivotably connect the first end of each of said foot links to a respective one of said first and second intermediate links at a point thereupon between the first and second ends thereof, so that said first end of each of said foot links travels along a generally oval, closed path as the second end of its respective intermediate link travels along said reciprocating path;
• a third and a fourth guide member, each disposed so as to engage the second end of a respective one of said first and second foot links, and to direct the second end of each of said foot links along a second reciprocating path of travel as the first ends of said foot links travel along said closed, oval path of travel.