Selective lift elliptical exercise apparatus

An exercise machine comprising;

• a framework configured to be supported by the floor;
• a crank means rotatably connected to said framework forward the operator, said crank means projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof;
• a pair of foot support members, each said foot support member having a first end and a second end, said first end operably associated with said crank means, such that said second end of said foot support member follows a generally elliptical movement when said crank means is rotated;
• a roller means, said roller means rotatably connected to a respective said foot support member intermediate said ends;
• a pair of guide means, each said guide means in rollable contact with said roller means and operably associated with said framework;
• means for arm exercise, said means for arm exercise operably associated with said foot support members;
• a pair of coupling links for each said foot support member, said coupling links pivotally connected to said foot support member and to said crank means whereby said first end of said foot support member follows an oval path;
• a pair of pedal means to support each foot, said pedal means attached to said second end of said foot support member;
• said pedal means configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of the user is rotating said crank means whereby said pedal means follows an elongate curve.

An exercise machine comprising;

• a framework configured to be supported by the floor;
• a crank linkage rotatably connected to said framework forward the operator, said crank linkage including a plurality of links projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof;
• a pair of foot support members, each said foot support member having a first end and a second end, said first end operably associated with said crank linkage to follow an oval path, such that said second end of said foot support member follows a generally elliptical movement when said crank linkage is rotated;
• a roller means, said roller means rotatably connected to said foot support member intermediate said ends;
• a pair of guide members, each said guide member in rollable contact with said roller means and operably associated with said framework;
• a pivot means positioned intermediate said first and second ends of said guide member being operatively associated with said framework whereby said guide member may be rotated about said pivot means to change said elongate pedal curve;
• a pair of pedal means to support each foot, said pedal means attached to said second end of said foot support member;
• said pedal means configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of the user is rotating said crank linkage whereby said pedal means follows an elongate curve.