Abstract: A stationary bike capable of leaning of tilting side to side during use is described. The stationary bike has a fixed frame portion and moving frame portion which is pivotally mounted on the fixed frame portion, at two spaced apart pivot locations, to allow the moving frame to pivot about a pivot axis defined by the two spaced apart pivot locations. The pivotal action of the bike may be resisted, such as by a damper. The tilt-enabled bike is equipped with a tilt disabling mechanism, e.g., a locking mechanism configured to selectively and operatively engage the moving and the fixed frame to disable the relative movement (i.e. the pivoting) of the moving frame.

Abstract: An elliptical trainer with incline adjustment mechanism includes a frame, a link assembly, a pedal assembly and an adjustment mechanism. The frame has a base member and a supporting member. The supporting member defines an inner space. The link assembly has two swinging arms. The pedal unit has two pedal arms. The adjusting mechanism has a shaft, a sleeve member, two coupling members, and two links corresponding to the coupling members. When the sleeve member moves along the shaft, the coupling members and the links are driven by the sleeve member, such that the pedal arms are driven to move relative to the base member. The shaft is disposed in the inner space, preventing the shaft from protruding outward. The coupling members are pivotally connected to the supporting member to evenly distribute the weight of the coupling members and the links.

Abstract: Leaderboard with irregularity flags in an exercise machine system. In one aspect of the disclosure, a method may include executing a video workout program on first and second exercise machines, monitoring first and second performance parameters of first and second users during the execution of the video workout program, displaying a leaderboard which displays and ranks first and second performance indicators of the first and second users based on the first and second performance parameters, detecting an irregularity in the first performance parameters of the first user, and updating the leaderboard to display an irregularity flag associated with the first performance indicator of the first user to indicate the irregularity in the performance of the first user during the workout.

Abstract: A power measurement device, which may be mounted to an inside area of a crank arm, includes processing circuitry within a housing. The processing circuitry is coupled with strain gauges mounted on the crank arm, and produces a power value that is wireless transmitted to a separate display that may receive and display power measurements. The housing may include a mounted portion and a cantilever portion where the mounted portion houses the processing circuitry and the cantilever portion houses batteries supply energy for the processing circuitry and other features.

Abstract: An electromagnetic resistance feedback bicycle training device includes a bicycle trainer frame, an electricity generator, and a resistance feedback system. The electricity generator and the resistance feedback system are mounted on the bicycle trainer frame. The resistance feedback system includes a transmission system connectable to an external electronic device, an electromagnetic resistance generation unit operable to induce an electromagnetic resistance force to a rotating object, a feedback circuit, and a control unit. The control unit detects, by means of an electromagnetic detection element of the feedback circuit, a strength of an electromagnetic field generated by the electromagnetic resistance generation unit, and, in response to the strength of the electromagnetic field, adjusts a level of the electromagnetic resistance force generated by the electromagnetic resistance generation unit.

Abstract: An amusement attraction features a wall structure, a respective set of illuminable handholds distributed over a wall surface of at least one upright wall of the structure, a floor surface residing adjacent to the upright wall on a side thereof faced by the wall surface, and one or more detection devices operable to detect landing of a participant on the floor surface during attempted traversal of the wall surface. A controller is operable to illuminate the handholds in different colour-coded patterns. Each pattern includes illumination of “authorized” handholds in a first colour, illumination of “prohibited” handholds in a second colour, and illumination of “targeted” handholds in a third colour. In a game-play session, participants are tasked with grasping of the targeted handholds while traversing the wall structure, with penalties applied for detected landing of participants on the floor surface and gripping of prohibited handholds.

Abstract: Arterial compression methods and apparatus may include high-frequency pulse waveforms applied to one or more cuffs on a limb. Additionally or alternatively, they may include high inflation rate configurations, such as may be used to more quickly inflate a cuff on a limb. They may also include inflating a cuff on a limb using a plurality of inflation pulses.

Abstract: A system and method for improving completion of an exercise is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of a control system to improve compliance with an exercise plan for an exercise machine includes receiving one or more load measurements from one or more load cells of the exercise machine. The method also includes comparing the one or more load measurements to one or more target thresholds, and determining whether the one or more load measurements exceed the one or more target thresholds. Responsive to determining that the one or more load measurements exceed the one or more target thresholds, the method also includes causing a user interface to present an indication that the one or more target thresholds have been exceeded and an exercise is complete, wherein the exercise is included in the exercise plan.

Abstract: Leaderboard with irregularity flags in an exercise machine system. In one aspect of the disclosure, a method may include executing a video workout program on first and second exercise machines, monitoring first and second performance parameters of first and second users during the execution of the video workout program, displaying a leaderboard which displays and ranks first and second performance indicators of the first and second users based on the first and second performance parameters, detecting an irregularity in the first performance parameters of the first user, and updating the leaderboard to display an irregularity flag associated with the first performance indicator of the first user to indicate the irregularity in the performance of the first user during the workout.

Abstract: A cable actuation system configured to apply a force to a person is disclosed herein. The cable actuation system includes a cable having a first end and a second end, the second end being oppositely disposed relative to the first end, and the first end of the cable configured to be coupled to a person; an actuator operatively coupled to the second end of the cable, the actuator configured to apply a force to the cable; and a control system operatively coupled to the actuator, the control system configured to determine the force being applied to the cable by the actuator, and the control system configured to apply a controlled force to the person by means of the actuator based upon feedback from the force applied to the cable.

Abstract: An exercise machine which is capable of having its lift, roll, or pitch adjusted with respect to a base so as to provide a plurality of positions of the exercise machine with respect to the base. The exercise machine generally includes a base and an exercise machine movably connected to the base. The exercise machine may include a track, a carriage slidably connected to the track, and a biasing member attached to the carriage to apply a resistive force to the carriage. A plurality of actuators may be connected between the base and the exercise machine. The plurality of actuators may be utilized to adjust a pitch angle or a roll angle of the exercise machine with respect to the base. The plurality of actuators may also be utilized to lift or lower the exercise machine at a constant angle of pitch and/or roll inclination.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wind resistance type spinning bike, including a frame assembly. A fan assembly is installed at a front end of the frame assembly by a fan fixing assembly. A drive assembly is installed at a rear end of the frame assembly. The drive assembly is connected with the fan assembly by a multi-groove belt. The drive assembly may drive the fan assembly to rotate. Swing armrest assemblies are installed on two sides of the front end of the frame assembly, and are connected with the drive assembly by connecting rod assemblies. A seat cushion assembly is installed on an upper portion of the rear end of the frame assembly. By arranging the fan assembly, during operation by a user, the air flows to promote indoor air circulation, thereby enabling people to effectively persist in exercising and preventing heat stroke.

Abstract: An exercise machine with visual guidance for providing an instructional lighting system for use with an exercise machine. The exercise machine with visual guidance generally provides for a novel exercise machine comprising an exercise platform movable substantially the length of one or more longitudinal rails, and a lighting system to instruct the exerciser on such exercise elements that may include the direction, pace or intensity of the exercise.

Abstract: A bioelectrical signal controlled exercise machine system for allowing an exerciser to control the state of an exercise machine and exercise environment. The bioelectrical signal controlled exercise machine system generally includes an exercise machine, a bioelectrical sensor device and a control unit in communication with the bioelectrical sensor device and the exercise machine. The control unit is adapted to receive data from the bioelectrical sensor device relating to measured bioelectrical signals of the human exerciser, and wherein the control unit transmits a control signal to the exercise machine to change the state of the exercise machine based on the data from the bioelectrical sensor device.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is disclosed. The method includes, while the patient uses the treatment apparatus, controlling, based on a treatment plan for a patient, a treatment apparatus. The method includes receiving, by a processing device, data from an electronic device, wherein the data comprises one of a position of a body part of the patient or a force exerted by the body part. The method includes storing, via the processing device, the data for the patient in a computer-readable medium. The method includes causing, via a processing device, presentation of a user interface on a patient interface. The user interface comprises an adjustment confirmation control, and the adjustment confirmation control is configured to solicit a response regarding the patient's comfort level with the one of the position of the body part or the force exerted by the body part.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide an exercise system that facilitates a varying load. During operation, the system produces a load-control pattern using a control module, and varies a load using a load-varying mechanism based on the load-control pattern, thereby facilitating varying-load during exercise for effective muscle stimulation.

Abstract: An exercise machine may include a reciprocating linkage that supports one or more pedals configured to move in a closed loop (e.g., elliptical) path as a user exercises with the machine. The exercise machine may be adjustable to vary a characteristic of the exercise provided by the machine, for example by changing an incline of a rail supporting the reciprocating linkage, and thus an angle of the closed loop path. The exercise machine may vary the incline with a lift mechanism operatively associated with the front upright frame of the machine, which may also support a resistance assembly, all in a compact form factor that may be more aesthetically pleasing and practical for relatively smaller exercise spaces.

Abstract: An exercise device of the type including a frame with a first crank assembly rotatably coupled to the frame about a first axis and a second crank assembly rotatably coupled to the frame about a second axis. A control system may be used in communication with the first crank assembly and the second crank assembly, which may provide a synchronous movement of the first crank assembly relative to the second crank assembly. A pedal arm may be provided with a first end pivotally coupled to the first crank assembly and a pedal positioned on a second end. A crank link may be used with one end coupled to the second crank assembly and a second end coupled to the pedal arm. The crank link may be movable on the pedal arm which may provide varying paths of motion of the pedals.

Abstract: An exercise chair includes a chair frame, and a base fixed with the chair frame that is adapted to support the exercise chair on a floor surface. The base and chair frame have a plurality of anchors projecting away therefrom. A cushion may cover at least a portion of the frame. Multiple resistance bands each have multiple longitudinal slots therethrough, each adapted for selective fixing with any of the anchor knobs or several attachable exercise devices. In use, with the person seated in the chair and the chair resting on the support surface, one or two of the resistance bands can be fixed with any of the anchor knobs, so that the person can exercise by pushing and/or pulling the at least one resistance band. Different types of attachments are included for exercising varying muscle groups.

Abstract: A self-powered vibration mechanism is provided that can be mounted on an existing pedal shaft yet operates independent from the existing pedal. Mechanical isolation or mechanical decoupling permits transferring the vibrating energy to the foot rather than to the pedal shaft and the bicycle. In another embodiment, a full removable pedal with self-powered vibration mechanism can replace an existing pedal.