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.

Abstract: A system to determine and dictate individual exercise thresholds to maximize desired neurological responses.

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: Systems and methods for sensing and monitoring various athletic performance metrics, e.g., during the course of a game, a practice, a training session, training drills, and the like, are described. These systems and methods can provide useful metrics for players and coaches relating to athletic performances in various sports, including various team sports.

Abstract: A stationary indoor “smart” training bicycle includes a unique combination of adjustable components to provide configurable dimensions to adjust the frame size of the indoor bicycle to properly fit a rider. A system is also provided to process a digital image of an outdoor bicycle and determine and translate dimensions and adjustments to the indoor bicycle to match one or more dimensions (lengths, angles, separations, etc.) of the outdoor bicycle.

Abstract: A treadmill includes a frame, an exercise deck attached to the frame, and a first handle movably attached to the frame. The first handle has a first orientation where the first handle is positioned within a region above the exercise deck and stabilized to support a user's weight during a body weight exercise, and a second orientation where the first handle is positioned away from the region above the exercise deck.

Abstract: Disclosed is an indoor cycle machine providing a user with virtual experience and exercise without straining knees, the indoor cycle machine comprising: a main body rotatably coupled onto a floor portion; a vertical support having one end coupled to the floor portion and an opposite end formed with a vertical through-hole; and a saddle support having one end coupled to an upper end of the main body and an opposite end formed with a saddle, in which the saddle support passes through the vertical through-hole such that the saddle support is rotatable inside the vertical through-hole, wherein the main body is rotated on the floor portion whenever the user steps on a pedal formed on the main body.

Abstract: An electric treadmill includes a motor and a motor driving circuit. The motor driving circuit is operable to control electric current flow from a positive electrode through the motor to a negative electrode to drive the motor. The motor driving circuit has a switch path connected between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The switch path has a resistance element and a switch element connected in series. When the motor driving circuit receives power, the switch element will be switched to a disconnected state, so that the resistance element is inactive. When the motor driving circuit does not receive power, the switch element will be switched to a connected state, so that the resistance element becomes a load between the positive electrode and the negative electrode for consuming power generated by the motor when the endless belt is driven to rotate by an external force.

Abstract: An exercise machine using motion sensor to track exercise, comprising: an exercise equipment, including a mainframe, the mainframe is fixed and won't be moved by user's movement, an operating mechanism, the operating mechanism is arranged on the mainframe and it will follow the movement of the user; wherein the operating mechanism having a motion sensor, inside the motion sensor having a multiple-axis tracking sensor module and a first microprocessor for detecting the height displacement of the operating mechanism and transmitting the height displacement signal to an electronic control device, then processing by a second microprocessor arranged inside the electronic control device to know whether the motion track of the user reach the preset position during exercise to ensure the effect of exercising.

Abstract: A method for unlocking a control unit of an exercise machine includes providing the exercise machine, having at least one sensor for detecting presence of a user on the exercise machine, with at least one electrical signal representative of a detection carried out at the time of the occupation of the exercise machine by a user. The method further includes switching, by the exercise machine, the control unit of the exercise machine from a first locking condition to at least a second operating condition in which the user may issue commands to the exercise machine by the control unit, based on the at least one electrical signal provided by said at least one sensor for detecting the presence of the user on the exercise machine.

Abstract: Crack climbing is being sought out by more indoor climbers, however the issue that has arisen is that indoor features are fixed; cannot be removed or changed, thus climbing the feature indoors quickly loses its value as a method of getting stronger, or improving one's ability to adapt to outdoor environments. Currently if one wishes to practice or train for Crack climbing, they take to easy natural rock routes outdoors or build training boards out of wood to simulate common hand placements under the duress of a climb. Provided herein is an indoor-traditional crack climbing hold (I-TCCH) simulating a variety of Crack climbing situations and providing a “Settable” gym “Crack” to the simulated outdoor environment crack and the opportunity for climbers who wish to learn how to climb crack to have a safe way to learn about making correct hand placement, while conditioning themselves to natural rock surfaces.

Abstract: An interactive exercise method includes streaming exercise content to an interactive video system for display via a mirror, the exercise content including a depiction of an instructor performing a repetitive movement. A video stream of a user performing the repetitive movement is received, via a camera of the interactive video system, and the user is detected in the video stream. The user or a body portion thereof is tracked in the video stream as the user performs the repetitive movement. The method also includes generating a measure of a difference between a form of the user performing the repetitive movement and a predetermined form for the repetitive movement. A corrective movement is displayed to the user, via the display and during the display of the instructor performing the repetitive movement, based on the measure, to conform the form of the user to the predetermined form for the repetitive movement.

Abstract: The method of reproducing a human perceptual signal comprises the steps of selecting (7) a human perceptual signal in dependency of a pace of a person (3), adapting (8) the human perceptual signal in dependency of a physical state of the person (3), and reproducing (9) the human perceptual signal. An adaptation of the human perceptual signal is limited to a certain maximum. The electronic device of the invention comprises electronic circuitry operative to perform the method of the invention. The software of the invention enables a programmable device to perform the method of the invention.

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: An electrical stimulation indoor bike includes a stationary bicycle; an electrical stimulation unit connected to the stationary bicycle either with wire or without wire, and including an electrode pad for applying electrical stimulation to a user's body; and a control unit to control electrical stimulation of the electrical stimulation unit in accordance with an exercise mode of the stationary bicycle. By the electrical stimulation indoor bike, a variety of electrical stimulation according to pedal movement is applied to a body through an indoor bike connected with a low-frequency stimulator, thereby maximizing exercise effect.

Abstract: A deck for a treadmill includes a continuous belt, and a plurality of rollers engaging the continuous belt. The continuous belt and rollers at least partly define cavity of the deck. The deck also includes a first motor configured to modify a position of the deck relative to a support surface on which the deck is supported, and a second motor configured to modify a speed of rotation of the track. The first motor and the second motor are disposed within the cavity.

Abstract: An exercise system includes a load bearing element having a control element. It further includes a resistance mechanism responsive to a signal from the control element. The signal from the control element is selectively rejected based on state information relating to a state of the load bearing element.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a running parameters detection system for treadmills and detection method thereof, wherein the system detects the running change data generated by a user running on a treadmill configured with a running belt, a motor and an electronic circuit device by means of a sensor, as well as the running belt operation speed data of the treadmill, in which the running change data is the current data or vertical acceleration data; subsequently, the running change data can be further applied to determine the touchdown moment recording point and the off-ground moment recording point, thereby then, based on such two time points, further calculating various kinematic parameters, e.g., touchdown time, in-the-air time, stride frequency, stride length and vertical amplitude or the like; for example, such five kinematic parameters can be utilized for scientifically monitoring and training runners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to training equipment for improving the ability of memory and cognition, and muscle power, and a training method using the training equipment. In particular, the present invention relates to training equipment for improving the ability of memory and cognition, and muscle power (upper and lower limb muscle power), the training equipment including: a lower limb muscle power exercise module that includes pedals for strengthening the muscle power of user's lower limbs and/or a handle for steering; a display that implements traveling in a virtual space for memory ability training of the user; and a training unit that improves cognition ability and/or muscle power of the user on the basis of driving data of the lower limb muscle power exercise module, thereby being able to complexly support memory ability training, lower limb muscle power exercise, and upper limb muscle power exercise of rehabilitation patients, patients with dementia, and/or patients with cognitive impairment.

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.