Manual treadmill with consistent push force on user's abdomen

Abstract

The present invention introduces a human-powered treadmill designed to provide a consistent push force on the user's abdomen, facilitating the movement of the treadmill belt through the user's feet. The treadmill features an ab-drive object, such as an flexible object (ab-band or ab-belt) and a solid object (ab-pad or ab-roller), positioned at the front of the treadmill frame.When the user leans forward during exercise, their abdomen pushes against this object, creating a backward thrust on their feet that propels the treadmill belt. This design allows for high-intensity workouts with / without the need for high speeds or inclines, addressing safety and usability issues associated with traditional motorized and non-motorized treadmills. The ab-drive object is adjustable to accommodate different user sizes and includes options for resistance / braking systems to vary workout intensity.

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