An exercising device has a flexible tension member connected to a user
interface that is connected to a mechanism for generating a resistive
force which is overcome by the user moving the user interface to obtain
exercise. The exercising device has a driving member rotating about a
first axis and a circular oscillating surface rotatably connected to the
driving member to circle about the first axis while also rotating about a
second substantially parallel axis through the center of the circular
oscillating surface. The first and second axes are offset a distance d.
The flexible member wraps at least part way around the circular
oscillating surface to rotate the oscillating surface as the user
interface moves during use of the exercise device. The offset d provides
an oscillatory motion to the user interface to increase the effectiveness
of the exercise.