SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The present invention addresses the need for exercise equipment to provide an upper body workout in addition a cardiovascular exercise and lower body workout. The present invention shortens total exercise time for an individual by providing an apparatus and method where a cardiovascular exercise and a weight training exercise can be performed simultaneously. Intended both for gym and home use, the apparatus is especially designed for individuals who desire to spend less total time exercising. The apparatus offers a combination of multiple upper body movements as performed on typical weight machines with the cardiovascular exercise of stationary exercise bikes. As the user performs these exercises simultaneously, the apparatus allows the user to burn more calories and reduce work-out time by half As the resistance is provided by the user's own body weight, the actual apparatus is light, compact and easily transported.

The primary components of the apparatus include a stationary bicycle portion adjustably secured to a weight bearing platform pivotally connected to a pair of vertical supports, a rectangular base frame, a handlebar and arm setup adjustably attached to a disk, and a pulley system connecting the disk to the weight bearing platform. Accordingly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a multi-motion exercise bicycle capable of providing an upper body workout simultaneously with a cardiovascular exercise. The stationary bicycle portion of the apparatus includes a seat and pedals connected to a resistance means and sits on a platform. The position of the stationary bicycle portion can be adjusted longitudinally along the length of the platform to accommodate various sizes of users and position a user for different upper body movements. The platform is pivotally attached at one end to a pair of vertical supports which are securely affixed to a base frame. The opposite end of the platform rests on the base frame. The platform is further connected by a wire cable to a disk. The wire cable is permanently secured to the platform and removable secured to the disk. The disk is adjustably connected to a handlebar and arm setup. The handlebars and arm can be adjusted to different positions on the disk to accommodate performing different upper body movements. The different upper body movements include a military press pushing movement and a lat pull down pulling movement.

To perform simultaneous exercises, a user sits on the stationary bicycle portion the apparatus and begins pedaling. While pedaling, a user lifts, pushes, and pulls the handlebars up and down. The handlebars rotate the disk and pull on the wire cable. The wire cable passes through a pair of pulley wheels and lifts the platform supporting the user. The weight of the user provides the resistance for the upper body movements. The difficulty level of the upper body movements can be adjusted by adjusting the connection point of the wire cable to the disk and by adjusting the connection point of the wire cable to the disk and by adjusting the starting position of the handlebars.

An alternate embodiment of the apparatus adds additional weight to the platform. An additional alternate embodiment provides an electrical control to program workouts that vary pedaling resistance. The control includes a monitor to display feedback on program level, duration, distance, RPM, speed, heart rate, calories burned and average speed.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate the above-mentioned features and advantages of the invention together with other important aspects thereof upon reading the detailed description that follows in conjunction with the drawings provided.