Exercise machine for performing rowing-type and other exercises

An exercise machine, comprising:

• at least one longitudinal rail, said at least one longitudinal rail having a first end and a second end spaced from said first end;
• a support structure connected to said at least one longitudinal rail;
• a lever structure pivotally connected to said at least one longitudinal rail;
• a carriage structure slidably engaged with said at least one longitudinal rail;
• resistance means for providing resistance to movement of said carriage structure along said at least one longitudinal rail, said resistance means having a first end connected to said longitudinal rail and a second end connected to said carriage structure;
• a cable, said cable having a first end connected to said carriage structure and a second end connected to said lever structure;
• and
• a pulley, said pulley being rotatably connected to said at least one longitudinal rail proximate said second end of said at least one longitudinal rail, said cable being operably coupled to said pulley.

An exercise machine, comprising:

• a frame, said frame having a first end, a second end and a longitudinal portion intermediate said first end and said second end, said frame being configured for positioning on a support surface;
• a lever structure pivotally connected to said longitudinal portion of said frame, said lever structure having an upper end and a lower end, said lever structure including foot supports positioned proximate said lower end and sized and configured for placement of the feet of the user, said lever structure further including hand grips positioned proximate said upper end and sized and configured for receiving the hands of a user;
• a carriage structure slidably engaged with said longitudinal portion of said frame;
• resistance means for providing resistance to movement of said carriage structure along said longitudinal portion of said frame;
• a cable, said cable having a first end connected to said carriage structure and a second end connected to said lever structure;
• and
• a pulley, said pulley being rotatably connected to said longitudinal portion of said frame proximate said second end of said longitudinal portion of said frame, said cable being operably coupled to said pulley.