Ski exercise machine

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The general purpose of the present invention is to provide an ergonomically designed ski exercise machine that includes an unique resistant belt system and an unique arm pole system.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ski exercise machine includes a center track and two outer tracks, wherein the center track is at a height above the two outer tracks.
The resistance belt system and is operably connected to and connects two foot skate assemblies, each engaged between the center track and one of the two outer tracks.
The arm pole resistance system connects to the front of the center track between the foot skates and closely adjacent to the longitudinal center of the machine and the center track.
The machine optionally includes an electronics pole for supporting optional electronic monitoring equipment.
Significant aspects and features of the ski exercise machine of the present invention include that the machine is ergonomically designed in utility and function, as well as aesthetically pleasing.
The ski exercise machine is sturdier, provides smooth leg movement, is quieter, and provides more available arm resistance and more available leg resistance than comparably priced prior art machines.
The arm poles are one piece with provision for gripping at various heights resulting in a firm grip with no wiggling as could occur between separate parts of prior art arm poles.
The ski exercise machine can be manufactured at a cost effective price.
Another significant aspect and feature of the present invention is that the ski exercise machine has arm poles that are swingable enough to assume a position alongside the outer tracks, providing a low profile and making the machine easily storable in either a horizontal plane, such as on the floor, or in a vertical plane, such as against the wall.
Further significant aspects and features of the present invention are that the ski exercise machine makes use of all the major muscle groups in a rhythmic, nonimpact motion that is as natural as walking and is easy on a user's knees and back