An exercise apparatus includes a frame configured to rest on a floor
surface; left and right rocker links pivotally mounted on the frame; left
and right reciprocating links having forward ends rotatably coupled to
respective rocker links, and rearward ends constrained to move in
reciprocal fashion relative to the frame; left and right cranks rotatably
mounted on the frame; left and right drive links having forward ends
rotatably coupled to respective cranks, and rearward ends rotatably
coupled to respective left and right foot links. The foot links have
forward ends rotatably coupled to respective rocker links. Intermediate
portions of the reciprocating links support rearward portions of
respective drive links for both rotational and translational movement
relative thereto. The resulting linkage assemblies constrain rearward
ends of the foot links to move through elliptical paths, and the paths
may be altered by adjusting various components of the linkage assemblies
relative to one another and/or the frame.