Abstract: A gymnastic machine comprising a frame having a base, wherein said base comprises a first and a second longitudinal member, a closed-circuit sliding-belt associated with said base, arranged between said first and said second longitudinal member, on which a user can execute a gymnastic exercise, and a transmission assembly having an electric motor, configured to move said closed-circuit sliding-belt, wherein said gymnastic machine. The electric motor is arranged below said closed-circuit sliding-belt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (S; S?) for adjusting the weight of a dumbbell, that can be used by a user for carrying out a gymnastic exercise, comprising: a supporting frame (1); at least one dumbbell (2; 3), housed on said supporting frame (1), provided with a handgrip (21; 31), having an axial development along an axis (R), capable of rotating around said axis (R) and provided with a first end (211; 311) and a second end (212; 312), a first plurality of weights (P1; P3), arranged on said supporting frame (1), wherein each weight can be locked individually at said first end (211; 311) by means of first locking means (214; 314), when said handgrip (21; 31) rotates towards a locking position, and can be unlocked from said first end (211; 311), when said handgrip (21; 31) rotates towards an unlocking position, a second plurality of weights (P2; P4), arranged on said supporting frame (1), wherein each weight can be locked individually at said second end (212; 312) by means of second locking mean

Abstract: A method transmits audio signals to exercise machines of a training class including providing a control unit accessible to a trainer user managing a training class. Exercise machines operatively connect to the control unit by a data communication network. The exercise machines include a first group of exercise machines used in the training class. The control unit and each exercise machine of the first group establish a data communication channel for transmitting audio signals between the control unit and the first group of exercise machines. The control unit receives a first audio signal representative of a voice control by the trainer user and a second audio signal representative of a piece of music selected by the trainer user. The control unit sends the encoded first and second audio signals to all exercise machines of the first group of exercise machines by the communication channel.

Abstract: Systems and methods for adaptive delivery of audio and/or video channels in a group exercise class are provided. Exemplary methods include: receiving audio and video from the selected source over a communications network, the audio and video comprising the group exercise class; providing the audio and video from the selected source, a volume level for each channel of the audio being at a respective initial value, the audio mixer including a control for each audio channel associated with the selected source; receiving an input indicating a change in volume to an audio channel using the audio mixer; changing a volume of the audio channel responsive to the input; making a first volume change to a volume of another audio channel when a first condition is satisfied; and making a second volume change to the volume of the another audio channel when a second condition is satisfied.

Abstract: A method is for enjoying a translation of a multimedia content in a set language on an exercise machine. The method includes receiving, by a data processing unit of an exercise machine, a multimedia content including at least one audio component in a first language. A translation of the at least one audio component in a set second language is obtained from the data processing unit of the exercise machine. The data processing unit of the exercise machine provides the user with the multimedia content with the associated translation of the at least one audio component in the set second language by a user interface operatively connected to the data processing unit of the exercise machine.

Abstract: Real-time and dynamically generated graphical user interfaces for competitive events and broadcast data are disclosed herein. An example method includes determining, for each of a plurality of individuals, at least one of an absolute performance threshold or a personal performance threshold; receiving a data feed from each of a plurality of workout devices associated with the plurality of individuals over a network, the data feed including at least one of real-time absolute performance data or real-time personal performance data; determining, for each of the individuals, a performance zone based on a comparison of at least one of the real-time absolute performance data and the absolute performance threshold or the real-time personal performance data and the personal performance threshold; generating a graphical user interface that includes a broadcast of a real-time video of an instructor leading a workout; and a real-time leaderboard overlaid on the broadcast.

Abstract: An exercise machine is configured to have a power-controlled training mode. The exercise machine is configured to vary a percentage of a parameter representative of the athletic preparation of a user. The exercise machine is also configured to perform the power control by following a power target value delivered by the user during the physical activity, the target value being determined based on a percentage of the parameter representative of the athletic preparation of a user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gymnastic machine (1) comprising a frame (2) having a base (21), wherein said base comprises a first (211) and a second (212) longitudinal member, a closed-circuit sliding-belt (3) associated with said base (21), arranged between said first (211) and said second (212) longitudinal member, on which a user can execute a gymnastic exercise, and a transmission assembly (5) having an electric motor (51), configured to move said sliding-belt (6), wherein said gymnastic machine (1) is characterized in that said electric motor (51) is arranged below said sliding-belt (6). The present invention also relates to a manufacturing method of a gymnastic machine (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gymnastic machine (M) for carrying out strength exercises by a user comprising a support frame (1), at least one arm (2), movable with respect to said support frame (1), to carry out a gymnastic exercise by said user, wherein said at least one arm (2) comprises a first end (21), rotatably coupled with said support frame (1), and wherein on said at least one arm (2) a plurality of weights (7) can be removably applied, at least one detecting system (S) for detecting the displacement of said at least one arm (2) with respect to said support frame (1), comprising at least one magnetic element (12), at least one magnetic sensor (11), for detecting the magnetic field generated by said magnetic element (12), capable of generating an electric signal related to said detected magnetic field, and a control logic unit (13), operatively connected to said magnetic sensor (11), for acquiring and processing said electric signal related to said detected magnetic field.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gymnastic machine (1) comprising a base structure (2) having a front transmission assembly (23) and a rear transmission assembly (24), wherein said base structure comprises two lateral longitudinal members (27, 28) between which a sliding belt (22) slides, a sliding belt (22), associated to said base structure (2), on which a user can perform a gymnastic exercise, wherein said sliding belt (22) is configured to rotate by means of said front transmission assembly (23) and rear transmission assembly (24) according to a sliding direction (X), wherein said sliding belt (22) is arranged between said two lateral longitudinal members (27, 28) and an electric motor (3), having at least one stator (33) and at least one rotor (31, 31?, 32), said electric motor (3, 3?) being kinematically coupled to said front transmission assembly (23), or to said rear transmission assembly (24), for moving said sliding belt (22), said electric motor (3, 3?) being of axial type.

Abstract: The present invention is related to selectively adjustable resistance assemblies and methods of use for bicycles. An example device includes at least one flywheel rotated by a user operating pedals, a resistance assembly associated with the at least one flywheel, the resistance assembly configured to exert a resistance force that counteracts rotation of the at least one flywheel caused by the user using the pedals, a human machine interface that is configured to allow the user to select a first resistance level for the resistance force, a secondary resistance selector that allows the user to select a second resistance level for the resistance force, the second resistance level allowing for refinement of the resistance force, and a controller that selectively controls the resistance assembly to apply the resistance force based on the first resistance level and the second resistance level.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gymnastic machine (1) comprising a base structure (2) having a front transmission assembly (23) and a rear transmission assembly (24), wherein said base structure (2) comprises two lateral longitudinal members (27, 28) between which a sliding belt (22) slides, a sliding belt (22), associated to said base structure (2), on which a user can perform a gymnastic exercise, wherein said sliding belt (22) is configured to rotate by means of said front transmission assembly (23) and said rear transmission assembly (24) according to a sliding direction (X), wherein said sliding belt (22) is arranged between said two lateral longitudinal members (27, 28) and an electric motor (3), having at least a stator (33) and at least a rotor (31, 31?, 32), said electric motor (3, 3?) being kinematically coupled to said front transmission assembly (23), or to said rear transmission assembly (24), for moving said sliding belt (22), in that said electric motor (3, 3?) is of axial type.

Abstract: A method of adaptive control of a treadmill, the treadmill includes a base extending along a longitudinal axis, the base includes a first rotatable element and a second rotatable element adapted to rotate about respective rotation axes transversal to the longitudinal axis of the base. A physical exercise area operatively connects to the first and second rotatable elements. A motor is operatively associated with the first and/or second rotatable element. The motor is configured for rotating the first and the second rotatable and dragging in rotation the physical exercise surface. The method includes: determining by a data processing unit of the treadmill, a first electrical parameter of the treadmill representative of the interaction between a user and the physical exercise surface of the treadmill. The data processing unit controls the motor based on the first electrical parameter detected by the data processing unit.

Abstract: An adaptive control method for a treadmill includes dividing the physical exercise surface of the treadmill into control zones; detecting, by an electronic control unit, a distance value of a user from a reference point. The electronic control unit compares the detected distance value with the first distance of the first boundary line of a first control zone. If the detected distance value is smaller than the first distance, the method further includes the electronic control unit controlling an increase in feeding speed of the physical exercise surface, and modifying the first distance of a first boundary line of the first control zone from a first value to a second value, along a development direction of the physical exercise surface in a second feeding direction opposite to the first feeding direction. The second value is either greater than or equal to the detected distance value.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a gymnastic machine of the type having movable steps, comprising a supporting frame, for the resting of said gymnastic machine on the floor, a movable stair comprising a plurality of elongated elements, each elongated element being hinged in series to a preceding elongated element and to a following elongated element, so as to form a closed series, two consecutive elongated elements forming a step of said movable stair acting respectively as tread and riser, said gymnastic machine being characterized in that at least one elongated element comprises at least one first and one second part articulated to each other. The present invention also concerns an operating method of said gymnastic machine.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a gymnastic apparatus and method for cycling simulation having a transmission portion driven by pedals, through which a user may perform cycling training. The transmission portion may comprise a flywheel and a braking portion, which may apply a braking force to the flywheel. The apparatus may further comprise a control logic unit, through which training parameters may be set, and a sensor coupled to the control logic unit. The sensor may detect a signal relating to the torque acting on the flywheel and thereby send a signal to the control logic unit; the control logic unit may be configured to adjust the braking force of the braking portion applied to the flywheel, thereby adjusting the resistance to the pedals as a function of parameters set, as appropriate, and communicate information and adjust such changes via a feedback signal from the sensor.