A CRANK DEVICE AND APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL EXERCISE

摘要

A crank device and training apparatus for physical exercise or training with means which provide for a plurality of different workout options simulating human physical movements, said apparatus having a crank device connectable to feet supports for a user in order to drive the crank device. The apparatus has input, control and adjustment means of the crank device related to one or more of paths of motion or style of training related to walking, jogging, running, climbing or skiing; stride length, angle of orbital or rectilinear path relative to the horizontal; maintenance of posture of feet support during movement through a path and change of posture of feet supporting means through movement along the path; level of brake force acting on an apparatus flywheel and personal workout levels, caloric burn rates, heart or pulse rate, and physical condition of user. Adjustment is made possible during an ongoing exercise.