Exercise apparatus such as a treadmill

Abstract: An improved exercise apparatus, such as a treadmill, which includes a pressure receiver, such as a padded plate or bar, which a treadmill user applies pressure against while using the treadmill. A pressure sensor and a display may be included which measures and indicates the amount of pressure applied, and/or the amount of deviation from a desired amount of pressure. Having the user apply pressure to the pressure receiver, additional muscle groups in the user's body are exercised. The treadmill belt may be either motorized or non-motorized, with the ability to allow the user to go either forward or backward thereon while still applying pressure to the pressure receiver. The speed of the belt, the resistance applied to the belt (if unmotorized), and the elevation angle of the belt may be adjusted to suit the user. (end of abstract)