Power stride apparatus and method of training therefor

Abstract

The power stride apparatus and method therefor is directed to training the quads and gluts. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises rotatable pedal assemblies having articulating pedals which may be engaged by a user's feet. The apparatus may include a seat to support the user. Resistance devices, such as one or more springs, may attach to the pedal assemblies to provide resistance to the movement of the pedal assemblies and to return to pedal assemblies to their initial position. The user may push the pedal assemblies and resist the return of the pedal assemblies thus training the user's quads and gluts. The articulating pedals allow training to be focused on the quads and gluts and provide a safer workout for the user. In some embodiments, return mechanisms may be used to allow the articulating pedals to follow the rotation of the user's foot during training.

1 . A method of training the quads and gluts at a power stride apparatus comprising:
 sitting on a seat of the power stride apparatus;   engaging an articulating pedal of at least one pedal assembly of the power stride apparatus with at least one foot;   pushing the at least one pedal assembly forward against a resistance provided by the power stride apparatus; and   rotating the at least one foot while pushing the at least one pedal assembly forward, the at least one foot remaining in contact with the articulating pedal.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one foot remains substantially in contact with the articulating pedal when rotating the at least one foot. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising:
 allowing the at least one pedal assembly to return; and 
 rotating the at least one foot while allowing the at least one pedal assembly to return, the at least one foot remaining in contact with the articulating pedal. 
 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3  further comprising resisting the return force of the pedal assembly. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the eat least one foot moves independent of a user's other foot. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising grasping one or more handles of the power stride apparatus. 
     
     
         7 . A method of training the calves at a power stride apparatus comprising:
 sitting on a seat of the power stride apparatus;   engaging a non-articulating pedal of at least one pedal assembly of the power stride apparatus with a ball of at least one foot;   pushing the at least one pedal assembly forward against a resistance provided by the power stride apparatus; and   the ball of the at least one foot remaining substantially in contact with the non-articulating pedal.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the eat least one foot moves independent of a user's other foot. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 7  further comprising grasping one or more handles of the power stride apparatus.