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A method and/or a device may limit a distance traveled by a treadle assembly in an exercise device. For example, the distance traveled by the treadle assembly may be limited by limiting a distance that a resistance element operably coupled to the treadle assembly may travel. An exercise apparatus ma

A method and/or a device may limit a distance traveled by a treadle assembly in an exercise device. For example, the distance traveled by the treadle assembly may be limited by limiting a distance that a resistance element operably coupled to the treadle assembly may travel. An exercise apparatus may include a travel-limiting device or capability.

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1. An exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame including a base and at least one upright extending substantially vertically from the base, the at least one upright including a slot;a treadle assembly operably coupled to the frame to travel in a first direction and a second direction that is opposite

1. An exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame including a base and at least one upright extending substantially vertically from the base, the at least one upright including a slot;a treadle assembly operably coupled to the frame to travel in a first direction and a second direction that is opposite the first direction;a resistance device operably coupling the treadle assembly to the frame and configured to provide resistance as the treadle travels in the first direction and the second direction;a travel-limiting device configured to limit movement of the treadle assembly, the travel-limiting device comprising an element movably associated with the at least one upright to move along the at least one upright and operatively associated with the resistance device, the travel-limiting device further comprising a rod joined to the element, a first gear joined to the rod, a second gear that engages the first gear, the second gear joined to a handle, and the handle rotatably joined to the at least one upright; andthe element and the slot are configured such that the slot limits a movement range of the element along the at least one upright. 2. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the element comprises an upright bracket, a connecting bracket joined to the upright bracket, and a bolt joined to the connecting bracket. 3. The exercise apparatus of claim 2, wherein the element is operatively associated with the resistance device by a pin that passes through aligned holes in the upright bracket and the resistance device. 4. The exercise apparatus of claim 2, wherein the bolt includes a hole that receives at least a portion of the rod. 5. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a pair of brackets joined to the at least one upright, and the first gear is positioned between the pair of brackets. 6. The exercise device of claim 5, further comprising a first bushing positioned within a hole of one of the pair of brackets, and a second bushing positioned within a hole of the other of the pair of brackets. 7. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the rod comprises a threaded rod. 8. The exercise device of claim 7, wherein the second gear includes teeth that engage the threaded rod. 9. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the handle includes a knob joined to a shaft. 10. The exercise device of claim 9, wherein the second gear is formed as part of the shaft.