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An exercise device usable for closely simulating natural exercise is provided. Preferably exercise is provided which presents resistance to both backward leg movement and forward leg movement. Preferably the apparatus can be configured to control speed based on the fore-aft position of the user and

An exercise device usable for closely simulating natural exercise is provided. Preferably exercise is provided which presents resistance to both backward leg movement and forward leg movement. Preferably the apparatus can be configured to control speed based on the fore-aft position of the user and without the need for inputting controls, instructions or adjustments manually. Preferably, the device provides for arm exercise which permits the arms to be moved alternately, in parallel, one at a time, or not at all. In one embodiment the same resistance device which provides resistance to leg movement also provides resistance to arm movement, e.g., such that an increase in arm exercise permits a decrease in leg exercise effort while maintaining a constant level of overall effort or speed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An exercise device comprising:a frame;means for engaging a user to at least one follower;means for translating at least a first follower in response to movement of at least a first limb of a user along an inclined path with respect to said frame;variable speed means for

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An exercise device comprising:a frame;means for engaging a user to at least one follower;means for translating at least a first follower in response to movement of at least a first limb of a user along an inclined path with respect to said frame;variable speed means for resisting said translation of said follower with a first resistance related to the speed of said variable speed means; andmeans for controlling the speed of said variable speed means in response to the location of said user with respect to said frame, without the need for manual input by said user during exercise, wherein resistance is increased as said user moves down said incline and resistance is decreased as said user moves up said incline.