an exercise apparatus includes left and right rigid connector links having first portions rotatably connected to respective cranks , second portions constrained to move in reciprocating fashion , and third portions connected to respective foot supports . intermediate links are also interconnected between respective cranks and respective foot supports . the resulting assembly links rotation of the cranks to movement of the foot supports through generally elliptical stepping paths . the connection points may be moved relative to one another and / or a supporting frame to adjust the size , shape , and / or orientation of the paths .