Abstract: An exercising machine having a frame provided with a hand lever assembly including independent hand levers, and a foot pedal assembly including cooperating pedals. Both the hand levers and pedals are movable against drag exerted on same by a belt brake assembly common to both the levers and pedals. A brake shoe assembly is advantageously associated with the hand levers to provide additional drag on the hand levers to hold same in a desired position against movement of the belts by actuation of the pedal assembly.