| 摘要 |
A variable exercise apparatus is provided which enables the user to exercise lower body muscle groups. The apparatus includes a frame structure means, a user support means having a seat, and a user engagement means. The back end of the user engagement means is pivotally mounted to the frame structure means. An engagement assembly is mounted to the front end of the user engagement means via an assembly support, with the assembly support capable of moving in the upward and downward directions. The lower end of the assembly support is connected by a wheel member to a guide member, which is mounted on the frame structure means. To normally operate the device, the user sits in the seat and pushes against the engagement assembly, with the general thigh portion of the leg, in either the downward, upward, and/or side directions. The wheel member will follow the contour of the guide member. Pushing against the engagement assembly in the upward or downward direction will normally cause the user engagement means to pivot about the frame structure, while pushing the user engaging members in the side directions will normally create upward or downward movement in the user engaging assembly. The amount of upward and downward movement in the engagement assembly will vary with the contour of the guide member. Optional items for the user support means include a back support member and handle members. A resistance means may also be part of the apparatus for providing resistance to rotation of the user engagement means and the upward and downward movement of the assembly support. Another optional items is a motor means, which may be used to provide automatic rotation of the user engagement means and automatic movement of the assembly support in the upward and downward directions. In an alternate configuration, the seat of the may mount to the user engagement means, and pivot in conjunction with the user engagement means.
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