Abstract: The skeletal position of a pitcher at the moment of foot strike in the delivery of a pitch is compared against a plurality of skeletal positions, the plurality of skeletal positions being associated with a plurality of pitchers, each skeletal position being associated with the moment of foot strike in the delivery of a pitch. A value representative of a position of the pitch on a spectrum is provided, the spectrum being defined by a characteristic known about each of the pitchers of the plurality, the characteristic being Tommy John surgery or maximum fastball speed.

Abstract: In the method, a predetermined group of demands, including demands that have associated parameters, are used, in respect of a shift of a job, in a process wherein, in respect of demands (i) that lack associated parameters, the amount of time that a worker, in the course of the shift, performs each demand, is derived; and (ii) that have associated parameters, each time such a demand is performed in the course of the shift, the duration, and associated parameters, is derived. The loads placed upon the muscles of the worker in the shift are calculated using, for each demand performed that is of the type that: (i) lacks associated parameters, the determined demand time and a predetermined group of load factors associated with said demand; and (ii) has associated parameters, the determined demand time, a predetermined group of load factors associated with said demand and said parameters.

Abstract: A user's information uploaded onto a computer. Target data are selected and are downloaded to a wearable monitoring unit (WMU). The WMU includes a heart rate monitor, a unit accelerometer, a GPS, one or more force-micro-sensors, and an audio and/or video output. The audio/video output may provide information to the user. A display provides a continuously updated visual indication of whether the use has achieved the preselected optimum expenditures for a time segment. The WMU has an internal calendar/clock, a processor and/or memory. The processor compares measured heart rate and energy expenditure for multiple time segments against target levels stored as the user-specific wellness or rehabilitative physiotherapy program. The comparison is used to generate compliance output data.

Abstract: An exercise machine has a rotating joint with an accelerometer mounted on the rotating joint. A microprocessor converts the signal from the accelerometer into a distance measurement based on the machine characteristics.

Abstract: A user's personal biometric information such as age, sex, weight, height as well as the use's lifestyle information, such as job description, smoker status and physical fitness, and any injury or malady type is uploaded onto a host computer. Target heart rate, energy and/or caloric consumption levels related to wellness or rehabilitation goals for a particular job type and injury are then selected having regard to fitness levels for an individual of comparable age, performing a similar job function are then downloaded to a wearable monitoring unit. The wearable monitoring unit (WMU) is provided for measuring the user's heart rate and dynamic energy and/or caloric expenditure over one to four weeks. The wearable monitoring unit includes a heart rate monitor, a unit accelerometer, a global positioning system (GPS), one or more force-micro-sensors, and an audio and/or video output.

Abstract: A force sensing system comprising a force sensor cell with the necessary electronics to acquire and process various signals. The signals may provide force measurement data for activities performed, for instance, on a weight stack exercise machine.

Abstract: A user's personal biometric information such as age, sex, weight, height as well as the user's lifestyle information, such as daily caloric input, job description, smoker status and physical fitness, is uploaded onto a host computer. Target heart rate, energy and/or caloric consumption levels related to desired fitness and weight loss goals for a particular individual are then selected having regard to fitness levels for an individual of comparable age, and consuming similar calories are then downloaded to a caloric monitoring unit. The caloric monitoring unit is provided for measuring the user's heart rate and dynamic energy and/or caloric expenditure over one to four weeks. The caloric monitoring unit includes a heart rate monitor, a unit accelerometer, a global positioning system (GPS), and an audio and/or video output.

Abstract: A hydraulic exercise machine system comprises one or more hydraulic cylinders, a mechanism coupled to at least one of the hydraulic cylinders, and a sensor assembly. Displacement of the mechanism by a person exercising on the hydraulic exercise machine displaces pistons of the hydraulic cylinders relative to the cylinders. The sensor assembly is to sense displacement of a piston relative to its cylinder over time.

Abstract: Consistency of motion is monitored over a period of time while a person is exercising on an exercise machine that impacts one or more muscles and/or muscle groups of the musculoskeletal system of the person. A measure of fatigue of the one or more muscles and/or muscle groups for the period of time is calculated. An evaluation of the exercise session is provided, based at least in part on the measure of fatigue and the monitored consistency.

Abstract: A force sensing system comprising a force sensor cell with the necessary electronics to acquire and process various signals. The signals may provide force measurement data for activities performed, for instance, on a weight stack exercise machine.

Abstract: A hydraulic exercise machine system comprises one or more hydraulic cylinders, a mechanism coupled to at least one of the hydraulic cylinders, and a sensor assembly. Displacement of the mechanism by a person exercising on the hydraulic exercise machine displaces pistons of the hydraulic cylinders relative to the cylinders. The sensor assembly is to sense displacement of a piston relative to its cylinder over time.

Abstract: A computerized spinning exercise system comprises a spinning exercise machine, a sensing system, and a computer and communication system coupled to the sensing system. The spinning exercise machine has a flywheel and different resistance settings for the spinning exercise machine may be selected. The sensing system is to count rotations of the flywheel due to activity of a person when exercising on the spinning exercise machine. The computer and communication system is arranged to process mechanical properties of the spinning exercise machine, the count of rotations and a selected resistance setting of the spinning exercise machine in order to generate user performance data for the activity.

Abstract: A computerized physical activity system for use with exercise machines comprises a database, sensing systems, each coupled to a corresponding one of the exercise machines, and a computer and communication system coupled to the database and to the sensing systems. The database comprises information about people who will be using the system. A sensing system senses mechanical variables of activity of a person when exercising on the exercise machine. The computer and communication system is arranged to process mechanical properties of the exercise machine and the mechanical variables of the activity to generate user performance data for the activity, to analyze the data based, at least in part, on information stored in the database for the person, to provide feedback based on the data and/or the analysis thereof, and to update the information stored in the database for the person based on the analysis.

Abstract: Consistency of motion is monitored over a period of time while a person is exercising on an exercise machine that impacts one or more muscles and/or muscle groups of the musculoskeletal system of the person. A measure of fatigue of the one or more muscles and/or muscle groups for the period of time is calculated. An evaluation of the exercise session is provided, based at least in part on the measure of fatigue and the monitored consistency.

Abstract: The energy exerted by a person while exercising on an exercise machine that impacts one or more muscles and/or muscle groups of the musculoskeletal system of the person is determined. Characterizations of the fitness of the one or more muscles and/or muscle groups is determined based, at least in part, from the energy exerted.

Abstract: A testing apparatus of a physical capacity assessment system has a support base, a column extending upwardly from the base and a workstation to which load is applied by an individual being tested on the apparatus. The workstation is supported by and adjustable in a number of different planes relative to the column. Also provided are an indicator which shows positioning of the workstation and a measuring device which measures the load placed on the workstation.

Abstract: A cervical muscle evaluation apparatus comprises a head station which is adjustable to different head sizes and shapes, a body positioning unit which positions the user's body for head placement in the head station and an indicator which indicates cervical muscle controlled head movement of the user's head within the head station.