TREADMILL WITH ADJUSTABLE CUSHIONING MEMBERS

摘要

A treadmill (10) with an adjustable cushioning mechanism (50) configured to adjustably cushion the impact to a user who is exercising on the treadmill. The adjustable cushioning members (50) allow the user to select the amount of cushioning that will be provided while the user is exercising on the treadmill by adjusting the cushioning members to individualize the amount of cushioning for a specific user, as well as for a particular type of exercises. The treadmill comprises a frame (24), and an endless belt (32) trained on the frame. The belt (32) has an upwardly exposed exercise section. A deck is disposed between the exercise section of the belt (32), and the frame (24). The treadmill (10) also comprises a plurality of cushioning members (50) each having a plurality of portions with different cushioning properties. The cushioning members (50) are positioned on opposing sides of the frame (24).