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An exercise apparatus for use in combination with a video game having a chair for a player mounted in a structural assembly which tilts back or forth in response to pushing or pulling, respectively, on a handlebar, and which rotates horizontally in two directions in response to pedaling backwards or

An exercise apparatus for use in combination with a video game having a chair for a player mounted in a structural assembly which tilts back or forth in response to pushing or pulling, respectively, on a handlebar, and which rotates horizontally in two directions in response to pedaling backwards or forwards of a cycle mechanism. The position of the chair and assembly is measured by electrical devices for utilization by a computer with video screen controlled by a video game program. The resistance encountered by the operator in pedaling and in pushing or pulling on the handlebar is variable by mechanical friction devices so that the operator may adjust the level of his or her physical exertion required to play the video game.

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An exercise apparatus for use in combination with a video game comprising: a. a stationary base member disposed in a generally horizontal plane; b. an assembly movably mounted on said base member, including (i) a seat for an operator and (ii) support means for mounting a video game facing said seat,

An exercise apparatus for use in combination with a video game comprising: a. a stationary base member disposed in a generally horizontal plane; b. an assembly movably mounted on said base member, including (i) a seat for an operator and (ii) support means for mounting a video game facing said seat, said assembly being movable with respect to said base member in a plurality of directions; c. mounting means intermediate said base and said assembly to permit said assembly to be moved relative to said base, said mounting means including a rotatable framework for supporting said assembly, said mounting means permitting 360 degrees of horizontal rotation of said framework and assembly in either of two opposing directions about a vertical axis centered on said base member; d. operator-powered drive means for moving said assembly with respect to said base member, said drive means including a foot-operated crank wherein pedalling of the crank by the operator in a forward direction casues said framework and assembly to move in one direction, and pedalling backward causes said assembly to move in an opposing direction, such movement requiring vigorous exercise by said operator; and e. electrical sensing means connected to said mounting means responsive to the direction and extent of movements of said assembly with respect to said base member, for transmittal of information related to said movements to said video game.