Powerwalk plus

Abstract

The present invention is an exercise machine of providing a double aerobic workout combined with toning and sculpting for selected lower body muscle groups. The machine efficiently affords multiple exercise modes, including a standing power walk with arm toning exercise, a standing bun and thigh kick muscle toning workout and step aerobics. The invention comprises a sleek, lightweight frame with a padded base for stepping, standing or walking in place upon, a rotating power arm with stabilizing handgrip, and interchangeable pull handles and a foot attachment mechanism connected to elastic cords creating adjustable levels of pull resistance. In the first exemplary embodiment, the machine employs a detachable power arm and front frame with an adjustable height foot base. In the second exemplary embodiment, the power arm and front frame are release-hinged for efficient folding for storage. In a third exemplary embodiment, the padded base is not height adjustable.

1 . A heart, arms, buttocks and thigh exercise machine comprising: 
 a main frame supporting said exercise machine;    a front frame extending vertically from and connected to said main frame;    a power arm having first and second operative ends and having a central position rotatably connected to said front frame at a height above said main frame so as to be operatively engageable by a user of said machine;    a stabilizing handlebar connected to said power arm providing a balance control means to said user during certain modes of exercise;    a foot board connected to said main frame and providing support for said user;    a pull resistance mechanism operatively housed with said power arm;    handlebars; and a foot attachment device selectively connectable to said pull resistance mechanism at one or more ends of said power arm.    
     
     
         2 . The exercise machine of  claim 1  wherein the main frame is comprised of a main bar, a rear bar, two side bars and a front bar;  
     
     
         3 . The exercise machine of  claim 1  wherein the front frame releasably is connected to the main frame, to permit takedown for storage;  
     
     
         4 . The exercise machine of  claim 1  further including a slideframe fitting over the upper portion of said front frame; wherein the slideframe is selectively positionable to allow height adjust of the power arm.  
     
     
         5 . The exercise machine of  claim 1  wherein the power arm is attached to the exercise machine through a swivel connection, allowing the power arm to rotate from horizontal to vertical to facilitate alternate modes of exercise.  
     
     
         6 . The exercise machine of  claim 1 , wherein: the rotating power arm is releasably attached to the exercise machine, to permit takedown for storage.  
     
     
         7 . The exercise machine of  claim 1 , wherein: the foot board is covered and padded for the comfort of the user.  
     
     
         8 . The exercise machine of  claim 1  wherein the foot board is height-adjustable to facilitate alternate modes of exercise.  
     
     
         9 . The exercise machine of  claim 1 , wherein the pull resistance mechanism consists of two or more elastic bands which provide the adjustable resistance.  
     
     
         10 . The exercise machine of  claim 1 , wherein the handle bars and the foot attachment device are interchangeable to permit various modes of exercise.  
     
     
         11 . The exercise machine of  claim 1 , wherein the handlebars fit into the ends of the power arm so as to prevent drooping during non-use of the machine.  
     
     
         12 . The exercise machine of  claim 1 , wherein the front frame is hingedly connected to the main frame to allow folding of said exercise machine.  
     
     
         13 . The exercise machine of  claim 1 , wherein the power arm is hingedly connected to the front frame to allow folding of said exercise machine.  
     
     
         14 . The exercise machine of  claim 1 , wherein the foot board is optionally fixed in place.