Abstract: A fitness device integrally incorporating digital technology can include capabilities for providing music and auditory stimulus that can be heard through a headphone, Bluetooth; or speakers for ambient music. Further capabilities enable the device to record video and still imagery, play video to provide instruction, feedback; or for leisure viewing. Along with sound and video capability, the device can have light emitting capability for a visual dimension in use. For biofeedback, the device can include a heart rate calculator to provide feedback on the level of exercise intensity and caloric consumption. The light emitting capacity allows the user to create patterns in use. Thus, the device can be multi-faceted able to provide ambient music, recording and viewing video, enveloping the user in a “bath” of light, sound, very subtle electromagnetic fields.

Abstract: A computer for use with an exercise device wherein a component of the computer carries means for accommodating an exercise device used during a physical fitness workout or exercise routine. The exercise device may be a weight, a jump rope, or an elastic band. The computer component may be a computer monitor or a central processing unit, or a combined CPU and monitor. The means for accommodating an exercise device may be a well formed in the housing of the computer component, and the well may be shaped to conform to the contour of the exercise device. The means for accommodating an exercise device could be a protuberance projecting from the component on which the exercise device may be supported. Software may be included for providing a moving computer image demonstrating an exercise routine using the exercise device. A monitor, other than a computer monitor, such as a television set may be provided with means for accommodating the exercise device.