The present invention relates to an inclining treadmill having a hood assembly pivotally coupled between the frame and the inclining tread base of the treadmill. The configuration of the pivoting hood assembly allows the inclining tread base to incline to a grade of at least 20 percent. The pivot point of the pivoting hood assembly is positioned distally from the distal end of the tread base. The pivoting hood assembly is positioned at an angle to greater than 40 degrees when the tread base is a...

A foldaway treadmill is disclosed including: one pair of vertical posts interconnected by one cross bar, one base frame, one tread base, one supporting unit, one or a plurality of pneumatic-hydraulic cylinders, characterized in that, inside the said pneumatic-hydraulic cylinders, there are pneumatic-hydraulic chamber and compressing chamber, separated by piston whereon there is draining-functioned groove, filled with air and oil of suitable proportion to provide more safe, smooth and convenient ...

A deckless treadmill system comprising a cogged-belt in combination with elongated and complementary cogged drive rollers and a series of aligned and cooperatively interactive cogged support rollers disposed proximate to and in cooperative engagement with the peripheral underside edges of the cogged belt. Accordingly, the structural configuration and mechanical componentry of the present invention effectively functions to significantly reduce slip between the elongated cogged drive rollers and t...

A regulating apparatus for a hydraulic cylinder of a treadmill having a rotating knob with an opening formed at a top end thereof and with a neck formed at a bottom end thereof. The periphery of the neck is marked with a plurality of numbers or with colors from light to dark. An annular base includes a ring-shaped gap for dividing it into an internal and external side. The external side has a viewing window extending to the ring-shaped gap. A magnifying glass is received within the viewing windo...

A method and apparatus for a treadmill having a frameless treadbase. The treadmill is lightweight and inexpensive. A preferred embodiment features an arched deck. The arched deck has a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion is has an upward incline or convex arch. The arched deck provides intrinsic cushion and incline. The arched deck maintains a convex arch independent of any structure in the treadmill. Additionally, the arched deck is connected t...

A treadmill includes a base with two side rails, a frame with two side rods and an endless running belt, two first links, two second links, two third links, a fixing rod which is fixed in-between the two first links with a connection and an actuator is composed of a motor and a motor driven moving part which is pivotally connected to the connection of the fixing rod. Each group of the first links, the second links, the third links and the side rail is structured as a four-bar-link mechanism, whi...

An exercise apparatus includes a frame for supporting all the components of the apparatus and a multi-directional resistance means for providing a user of the apparatus the ability to duplicate actual athletic procedures. The apparatus includes a treadmill for the user to operate with the multidirectional resistance means and at least two connection means between the user legs the multi-directional resistance means. A front bar is mounted on the frame for the user to hold onto while duplicating ...

A lifting device for a platform of a treadmill includes a telescope shaft has a front end pivotally connected to a front portion of the platform. A power source is laterally mounted to the telescope shaft for reciprocally telescopically driving the telescope shaft. Two first linkages each has a first end pivotally connected to the two opposite sides of the base member and a second end pivotally connected to the two opposite sides of the platform. Two second linkages each includes a first end hav...

A treadmill having a messaging machine for massaging and soothing joints and feet and for providing blood circulation is disclosed having a support frame adjustably mounted a roller on front and rear portions of the frame, a treadmill belt installed outside the two rollers in an encircling configuration, a motor, a number of massaging knobs of varying heights on an upper surface of the support frame, wherein the soles of a user's feet can be massaged according to the variable positions of the me...

The present invention relates to a shock absorption structure for a treadmill having two handle frames, a support base, a frame portion and an adjustable supporting foot. A connecting arm has one end pivotably connected to the lower portion of each of both handle frames and the other end pivotably connected to the frame portion. A flexible shock absorption unit is pivotably interposed between an extension member of each handle frame and each connecting arm. Therefore, when the force is applied t...