Abstract: An exercise machine (100) used to perform physical activity includes at least one control device (1) which can be actuated by the user to impart a command to the exercise machine (100). The exercise machine (100) includes at least one lighting device (2), the at least one lighting device (2) being positioned on the exercise machine (100) so as to identify the at least one control device (1) with which the exercise machine (100) is provided when the at least one lighting device (2) is lit.

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: A method determines running phases of a user on a treadmill having first and second rotating elements rotating about respective rotational axes transverse to a longitudinal axis of the treadmill. A physical exercise surface connects to the rotating elements. An electric motor operatively associated with one rotating element rotates the rotating elements and the physical exercise surface. A processor connects to the electric motor and controls the electric motor. The processor determines a magnitude variable over time, which is correlated to user interaction with the exercise surface while exercising and has a periodic trend. The processor determines time instants of at least two points of the periodic trend. The time instants of each point representing instants of user interaction with the exercise surface. The processor determines a running phase of the user on the exercise surface as a function of the respective time instants of the periodic trend.

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: 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).