Standup exercise apparatus with pedal articulation

An exercise machine comprising;

• a framework means, said framework means configured to be supported on the floor;
• a linkage means, said linkage means having a plurality of links operably associated with said framework means including a crank means rotatably attached to said framework means, said crank means projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof;
• a pedal means having a toe end and a heel end to support each foot, said pedal means operably associated with said linkage means, said linkage means includes a rocker means pivotally connected to said framework means and pivotally connected to said pedal means wherein the toe end follows a first closed loop curve path and the heel end follows a second closed loop curve path, said pedal means coordinated with said linkage means to allow said pedal means to move relative to said framework means when the foot of the user is rotating said linkage means whereby said pedal means causes the foot to incline with the heel generally below the toe during generally the forward portion of said first closed loop curve path and causing the foot to incline with the heel generally above the toe during generally the rearward portion of said second closed loop curve path.

An exercise machine comprising;

• a framework means, said framework means configured to be supported on the floor;
• a linkage means, said linkage means having a plurality of links operably associated with said framework means including a crank means rotatably attached to said framework means, said crank means projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof;
• a pedal means having a toe end and a heel end to support each foot, said pedal means operably associated with said linkage means, said linkage means includes a rocker means pivotally connected to said framework means and pivotally connected to said pedal means wherein the toe end follows a first closed loop curve path and the heel end follows a second closed loop curve path, said pedal means coordinated with said linkage means to allow said pedal means to move relative to said framework means when the foot of the user is rotating said linkage means whereby said pedal means causes the toe of the foot to lower faster than the heel during substantially the lower forward portion of said first closed loop curve path and causing the heel of the foot to rise faster than the toe during substantially the lower rearward portion of said second closed loop curve path.