Helen Leseberg

US Patent:

42510708, Feb 17, 1981

Filed:

Aug 6, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/064100

Inventors:

Helen M. Leseberg - Rowayton CT

International Classification:

A63B 2118

US Classification:

272126

Abstract:

A supine exercise device adapted to develop strength in the leg, arm and chest muscles of the human body, comprising a pair of moccasin-like stirrups constituted of canvas or heat cloth, for cradling the feet respectively. Each stirrup has a pair of pull cords emanating from a saddle portion above the instep of the foot and leading to hand grip bars, which latter are adapted to be grasped one in each hand. The pull cords extend on opposite sides of the legs and pass through tunnel formations of the stirrups, so as to cause the latter to conform to the sides and heel portions of the foot. The pull cords also pass through apertured flexible tabs which are securely attached to the fabric of the stirrup to withstand appreciable strain. The forward portion of the stirrup is gathered by pull which is exerted on the pull cords, and wrinkles somewhat to conform to the contour of the front of the foot. The user inserts his feet into the stirrups, and grasps the hand grip bars while in a supine position, working the pull cords so as to simulate bicycling movements of the legs.