Abstract: The present invention involves an exercise device having an elongated base member with a linear track on a topside of the elongated base member. A slidable body moves within the one or more linear tracks. The slidable body is attached to a pole to be gripped while exercising.

Abstract: A control device for a jogging machine includes a stepping board, and a plurality of non-touch sensors arranged in line spaced apart equidistantly on two sides of the stepping board for sensing the position of the two feet of a user dropping on the stepping board for a controller to figure out the speed of the user and then adjust the speed of a moving band moving on and below the stepping board. The control device automatically adjusts the speed of the moving band to suit to the speed of the user's feet. Further, the control device has two angle adjusting sensors respectively fixed on two sides of a handle for adjusting the inclining angle of the stepping board by the user extending a hand nearer to either of the two adjusting sensors.

Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle simulation apparatus includes a vehicle simulator having a saddle which the driver sits on and handlebars operated by the driver, a mat switch laid on a floor in the vicinity of the vehicle simulator, and a monitor displaying information and images based on signals obtained from pedals, the handlebars, and the mat switch. Two or more of the mat switches are provided to independently sense respective placement of one or both feet on the floor by the driver. When two detectors substantially alternately detect placement of the driver's right and left feet on the floor, an image of a two-wheeled vehicle and a person walking the two-wheeled vehicle is displayed on the monitor. The vehicle simulator permits simulation of the action of a driver putting his/her foot on a road surface to achieve more realistic simulation.

Abstract: The exercise device of the present invention includes an elongated rigid bar having a handle disposed at one end and a joint projection disposed at the opposite end. The joint projection is pivotably received by the joint collar of an exercise attachment. In an alternate embodiment, a second joint projection is provided at the opposite end of the exercise device to pivotably receive a second exercise attachment. The pivoting connection between the exercise attachments and the rod mimics normal biomechanical movement to decrease the chance of injury or re-injury to the user. The exercise device is telescopically extendable to selectively change its usable length.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include a controller circuit for an exercise machine, where the controller circuit includes a board mounted transformer having tolerances near or below the inrush current generally present in activating one or more cooling fans. According to one embodiment, the controller circuit attempts to power on a subsequent fan after the sum of the inrush or steady state current of presently operating fan or fans, and the inrush current generally associated with powering on the subsequent fan, is within the tolerances of the transformer.

Abstract: A data transmission device is mounted to a wrist exerciser for detecting the rotational speed of a rotor inside the wrist exerciser and generating and transmitting exercising data associated with the rotational speed from the wrist exerciser to an external device. The data transmission device includes a transmitter unit coupled to a casing of the wrist exerciser and having a sensor for detecting the rotational speed of the rotor and issuing a detection signal, and a processing circuit receiving and processing the detection signal to provide an output of the exercising data, including counts of rotation and the rotational speed. A transmission cable has a first end connectable with the output of the processing circuit to receive the exercising data and a second end engageable with a counterpart device of the external device for forwarding the exercising data to the external device.

Abstract: A combination single unit hydrotherapy and exercise device for allowing multiple exercises including both swimming and running in place, massage, and therapy, having a single seamless enclosure with stairs, and sufficiently long and deep for an adult to swim and stand in, a cavity with treadmill at the bottom with safety walk off ledge, external motor means connected to the treadmill shaft inside the enclosure, swim jets in the front to provide resistance to allow swimming in place, control and safety buttons at the top, treadmill impact absorption means, treadmill adjustment means from above the treadmill, and cavity next to the treadmill cavity for accessing the shaft.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for signal transmission from a signal transmitter which senses physical operating conditions to a separately installed signal receiver. In order to create a device by means of which the player of a PC or video game is given the possibility of interactive engagement in the course of the game, whereby said device is compatible, for purposes of control, with all of the video game consoles and PCs commonly to be found in trade, the invention proposes a device for signal transmission, wherein an electronic circuit is connected to the signal transmitter, on one hand, and to the signal receiver, on the other hand, and the signals generated by the signal transmitter may be converted, by means of said electronic circuit, to the structure required for the signal receiver, whereby the signal transmitter, in order to sense at least one physical operating condition, is connected to an exercise machine, and whereby a PC or a video game console is provided as the signal receiver.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing speed controlled eccentric exercise which include an exercise apparatus having an engagement member for engaging a user's body where the engagement member is moveable in opposite directions, means for enabling the engagement member to exert a force in a first direction at a predetermined speed, means for detecting change in the predetermined speed or pressure of the force after a user applies a force to the engagement means in a direction opposite the first force, and means for adjusting the apparatus supplied force and user supplied forces to equal one another or to maintain the predetermined speed.

Abstract: An exercise device. The exercise device includes a wheel type treadmill, a roller shaft, a sensor, a panel, a processing unit, and a display. The wheel type treadmill has a plurality of footplates disposed on a wheel. The roller shaft is coupled to the wheel. The sensor is disposed on the treadmill, connecting with the roller shaft. The panel is coupled to the treadmill for setting operation modes. The processing unit is disposed in the panel to receive signals from the sensor and control the operation modes. The display is coupled to the panel, receiving video information from the processing unit and displaying environmental simulation. The device provides a more varied exercise experience.

Abstract: A system for improving either or both the physical well-being and physical performance of a person, such as in day-to-day activities or sports-related activities. The person's skeletal and muscular characteristics are assessed relative to such things as flexibility, movement, and strength, and the person's performance characteristics relating to an optimized performance of a task or a sports-related activity (e.g. golf swing) are determined. By matching the differences in the person's physical characteristics and performance characteristics, an optimized physical remedial course can be initiated, as well as a remedial course in improving the physical performance related more to learned defects in performance.

Abstract: An exercise machine including a weight measurement system which provides a signal representative of a user's weight. An embodiment of the weight measurement system includes at least one load cell outputting a signal used by a microprocessor to determine an accurate value of the users weight. An embodiment of the weight measurement system includes a plurality of load cells using a Wheatstone bridge configuration to output a signal representative of a user's weight regardless of whether the weight is evenly distributed across each load cell. A calibration process calibrates the load cells for each exercise machine.

Abstract: In accordance with the method, system and program of the present invention, at least one type of exercise indicator signal associated with exercise performed by a particular user is received from a particular exercise machine in a common transmittable data format at a portable computer system provided the particular user. Cumulative fitness activity is computed and stored for the particular user at the portable computer system utilizing the at least one type of exercise indicator signal and previously accumulated fitness activity data at the portable computer system, such that an independent portable computer system associated with the particular user monitors the real-time cumulative fitness activity of the particular user from at least one type of exercise indicator signal received from at least one exercise machine over a period of time.

Abstract: An exercise and performance evaluation apparatus includes a revolving belt on which a subject can perform bipedal locomotion, a harness for securing the subject at a fixed position relative to the apparatus, a means for measuring the force applied by the subject to the belt, and a means for monitoring and controlling the velocity of the belt. The harnessing of the subject allows monitoring of the velocity as a function of time. An overhead harness may be used to alter the effective mass of the subject. The velocity of the belt may be controlled by a motor and brake system, where the motor may be uni-directional or bi-directional.

Abstract: The invention relates to a walking or ski pole used in Nordic walking or skiing. To a prior art pole including a body part (1), a grip part (2), and a tip part (3), is connected a power sensor (6), a user interface (7), and a transmitting device (9) for transmitting the data from the power sensor to the user interface for the purpose of measuring the physiological effect of the pole-assisted exercise and for controlling the exercise performance.

Abstract: The physical training machine operation system of the present invention is adapted to inexpensively provide up-to-date exercise programs making use of results of medical science, exercise physiology and other sciences, specifically for individual users. A health promotion facility (10) is equipped with a plurality of training machines (12) connected to each other via a private network (11). Each training machine (12) is connected to an external network (22) via a private server (13). In a home (20), a training machine (21) connected to the external network (22) is installed, and a management server (31) connected to the external network (22) is installed in an operation business entity's facility (30).

Abstract: A method of developing a workout comprising a series of exercises and communicating the workout to a user is disclosed that involves identifying a muscle group to use during a workout, selecting an intensity level for exercising the muscle group, selecting an exercise from a plurality of exercises for exercising the muscle group, selecting a routine from a plurality of routines for performing each of the plurality of exercises at the selected intensity level, each of the plurality of routines comprising a number of repetitions, selecting a resistance level related to the maximum resistance the user was able to manipulate on a first exercise machine, selecting a second exercise machine for performing the selected exercise, and displaying a workout comprising an identification of the second exercise machine, a name of an exercise to be performed on the second exercise machine, a resistance level to be used in performing the named exercise on the second exercise machine, and information relating to the number of

Abstract: The present invention is a system for automatically controlling and assessing a user athlete's physical training prowess at certain athletic skills. An apparatus of the present invention can be a treadmill sled having a frame, a rotatable continuous belt mounted on the frame, the belt presenting an upward directed support surface for supporting a user athlete, a training apparatus, and a performance measuring system. The training apparatus can include a blocking dummy and support frame, or a tether frame support system. Further, the performance measuring system can include programmable and automated control of the timing, duration, and scope/level of the physical training, and present quantitative assessment feedback to better maximize the applicable training regime, and to simplify the training sessions for supervisory personnel as well as the participating athlete(s).

Abstract: A trampoline system has a rebounding bed and a resilient member located below the bed at such a position that the bed depresses the resilient member when the bed is sufficiently depressed by a person jumping on the bed. The presence of the resilient member makes it easy tune the system to adjust the performance of the trampoline and to minimize impacts on a jumper and thereby reduce the likelihood of bed-impact injuries.

Abstract: Control means for controlling the activation of exercising loads are disclosed. According an embodiment of the invention the control means comprising at least one linking channel connectable to a control system, and at least one link terminal in active communication with the linking channel, wherein said at least one link terminal is associatable with said exercising load.