Abstract: An exercise treadmill is disclosed. The treadmill can include one or more sensors to acquire input data. A computer system can trigger one or more actions based on the input data. The input data can correspond to a lengthwise position of the user along a length of a usable surface of the platform and/or a lateral position of the user on the belt. The action(s) can include providing feedback to the user and/or adjusting rotation of the belt and/or a resistance of rotation of the belt. The adjustment can be performed in response to input from a user control requesting the adjustment.

Abstract: A balance training method using a wearable device, and the wearable device are disclosed. The balance training method using the wearable device configured to provide a walking assist function includes executing a balance training mode of the wearable device and supplying an irregular pattern torque to an actuator of the wearable device at a time point or in a time period in the balance training mode.

Abstract: In one example, an exercise apparatus comprises: a shaft; a roller wheel mounted on and rotatable around the shaft; a first pair of gripping members formed on two opposite ends of the shaft; a second pair of gripping members, each of the second pair of gripping members being formed on the shaft between one of the first pair of gripping members and the roller wheel; and a wall-mounting device connected to the shaft, the wall-mounting device being configured to be mounted on a wall above a top portion of a door frame to suspend the second pair of gripping members and the roller wheel in a space below the top portion of the door frame while the first pair of gripping members is in contact with two side portions of the door frame.

Abstract: One or more apparatuses are provided. In an example, an exercise machine is provided. The exercise machine may include one or more driving elements connected to one or more motors controlled by a computer. The one or more motors may be configured to provide an electromechanical resistance via the one or more driving elements. The electromechanical resistance may be controlled by smart algorithms running on the computer such that variable resistance is provided at different parts of movement. The algorithms may use readings from one or more sensors. The exercise machine may include a controller configured to control the motor based upon one or more inputs. The exercise machine may include an exercise bar. The exercise machine may include a screen. The exercise machine may include safety actuators. The exercise machine may be fixed on its place or may be portable. The exercise machine may include electromechanical safety stand(s).

Abstract: An exercise machine comprises a user force input element, a transmission unit, an electric motor, and an electrical circuit connected to the electric motor. The user force input element is connected to the electric motor via the transmission unit such that said electric motor turns at an angular velocity which is different than the velocity or angular velocity of the user force input element. The motor runs as a generator such that when the electric motor is turned, an electrical current is developed in the electrical circuit. The electrical circuit comprises an electrical resistor, a switching element, a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller, and a load reference controller.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use in resistance training. The apparatus may include a bar with pulley hubs on its ends. The apparatus may further include two slings, each including connectors and a rigid, straight or arc-shaped bar. The slings may be suspended from the pulley hubs and support an elastic band, which may provide resistance during exercise. A footplate may also be provided to hold part of the band to the floor during use.

Abstract: An exercise machine is provided with a loading device. The loading device includes a lever, a coupler, a cylinder unit and a driving unit. The lever includes two ends. The first end of the lever is connected to the exercise machine. The coupler is movable along the lever between the first and second ends. The cylinder unit includes an end connected to the exercise machine and another end connected to the coupler. The driving unit includes a threaded sleeve, a threaded rod and a motor. The threaded sleeve is connected to the coupler. The threaded rod is engaged with the threaded sleeve. The motor rotates the threaded rod relative to the threaded sleeve so that the threaded rod moves the coupler via the threaded sleeve.

Abstract: A request is received for a higher torque from a torque controller than is possible from a power supply. The torque controller is coupled to a motor and the power supply, and the motor is coupled to an actuator. The actuator ultimately establishes resistance for a user in an exercise. An energy storage device is discharged to the motor in order to generate the higher torque, wherein the energy storage device is indirectly coupled to the torque controller.

Abstract: A resistance device includes a resistance source, a winch, a draw rope, a pulley block, a wire management mechanism, a draw wire and a fixed plate. The output end of the resistance source is connected to one end of the winch, and the other end of the winch is pivotably connected to the fixed plate. The wire management mechanism is arranged between the fixed plate and the resistance source. One end of the draw rope is fixedly arranged on the winch, and the other end of the draw rope protrudes out of the wire management mechanism. A bobbin is convexly arranged at an end portion of the other end of the winch. The pulley block includes at least one fixed pulley and at least one movable pulley. The fixed pulley is fixedly arranged on the fixed plate, and the movable pulley is fixedly arranged on the wire management mechanism.

Abstract: An individual isokinetic pull force time performance exercise training system for monitoring power on each repetition in a workout on a piece of exercise equipment with a load cell and rotary encoder integrated into the equipment with wireless data transfer and signal processing for a display to provide relevant exercise measurements viewable to a trainer or trainee in a graphical format.

Abstract: A brake controller for spinner bikes has a frame body engaging a pair of connecting pieces, a shaft engaging a first block through a top end thereof and a second block through a bottom end thereof, and a magnetic encoder that has a PCB with coding circuit for detecting rotation of a magnet disposed under the second block. Thereby the brake controller controls two kinds of braking forces by a single button for spinner bikes.

Abstract: A measurement system for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The measurement system comprises a capacitor, a signal generator, a digital counter, counter register, a digital clock, a digital timer, and a data register. The sensor of the measurement system is the capacitor. The measurement system generates a repeating signal having a measurement cycle that corresponds to the capacitance of the capacitor. The capacitor comprises more than one capacitor mechanically in series. Electrically, the capacitor comprises more than one capacitor in parallel. In one embodiment, the capacitor includes a dielectric layer comprising polyimide. A force, pressure, or load is applied to the capacitor that elastically compresses the device. The capacitor is shielded from parasitic coupling and parasitic capacitance.

Abstract: The invention is a trigger pull training device for improving trigger pull technique. The device has a frame with a trigger track opening and a trigger which goes through that opening. A proximity sensor or a plurality of proximity sensors are placed proximate the trigger track opening. The sensors are connected to an indicator whereby pulling the trigger such that the trigger is within the sensing zone causes the proximity sensor to emit a signal. A plurality of sensors can be lined along the trigger track opening to indicate the accuracy of any pull.

Abstract: An exercise machine is disclosed. Exemplary embodiments include an exercise machine with a safety brake mechanism to provide a braking force to the exercise machine to stop the exercise machine, an exercise machine with a variable resistance mechanism to variably adjust and provide resistance to the exercise machine, and an exercise machine with both mechanisms.

Abstract: A self-sourcing exercise bike with a linear digital control magnetic resistance braking apparatus comprises a generator, a power converter, a digital control system, a magnetic braking resistance and a LED control panel. This apparatus uses a linear control method to control the change of the magnetic resistance, and the magnetic resistance braking apparatus uses a method of changing inductance and a controlling way thereof to achieve the goal of controlling the variation of the magnetic resistance braking force. This bike makes the user or rehabilitant to linearly adjust the resistance force or torque according to the speed of the exercise bike and the presetting resistance force, and easily start up the power system in the initial stage.

Abstract: An isometric exercise apparatus includes a platform and a strap/cable/pulley system. A load cell or strain gauge type sensor is positioned beneath the platform and is attached to and stressed by the strap/cable/pulley system when a user performs an isometric exercise function. An LED readout module is electrically connected to the cell and is programmed to display the stress on the cell as pounds or kilograms of lifted weight.

Abstract: An exercise machine is disclosed. In an embodiment for an exercise machine in accordance with the principles of the present invention, the exercise machine includes a frame having a first axle support and a second axle support. A roller is disposed between the first axle support and the second axle support. An axle extends through the roller and includes a portion extending external to the second axle support. A variable resistance mechanism is coupled to the external portion of the axle.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a compact resistance unit that houses a pneumatic cylinder. The cylinder is connected to a pulley wheel that moves at least toward the cylinder. A main cable extends about a portion of the pulley wheel. One end of the main cable is fixed to the unit housing and the other end is attached to a pulley block of a block-and-tackle mechanism. A user cable extends through the block-and-tackle mechanism and is connected to a handle. The pneumatic cylinder resists movement of the handle away from the unit.