Abstract: A treadmill and corresponding systems and methods are provided. In one example, the treadmill may include a chassis, a slat assembly configured to mount onto the chassis and rotate about the chassis during operation of the treadmill. The treadmill may further include components such as a brake release assembly, aperture (e.g., sight window), tensioner, and variable-speed mechanism that allow for safe and simple operation and/or maintenance of the treadmill. Additional devices, systems, and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A treadmill and corresponding systems and methods are provided. In one example, the treadmill may include a chassis, a slat assembly configured to mount onto the chassis and rotate about the chassis during operation of the treadmill. The treadmill may further include components such as a brake release assembly, aperture (e.g., sight window), tensioner, and variable-speed mechanism that allow for safe and simple operation and/or maintenance of the treadmill. Additional devices, systems, and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A treadmill and corresponding systems and methods are provided. In one example, the treadmill may include a chassis, a slat assembly configured to mount onto the chassis and rotate about the chassis during operation of the treadmill. The treadmill may further include components such as a brake release assembly, aperture (e.g., sight window), tensioner, and variable-speed mechanism that allow for safe and simple operation and/or maintenance of the treadmill. Additional devices, systems, and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A treadmill and corresponding systems and methods are provided. In one example, the treadmill may include a chassis, a slat assembly configured to mount onto the chassis and rotate about the chassis during operation of the treadmill. The treadmill may further include components such as a brake release assembly, aperture (e.g., sight window), tensioner, and variable-speed mechanism that allow for safe and simple operation and/or maintenance of the treadmill. Additional devices, systems, and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A treadmill and corresponding systems and methods are provided. In one example, the treadmill may include a chassis, a slat assembly configured to mount onto the chassis and rotate about the chassis during operation of the treadmill. The treadmill may further include components such as a brake release assembly, aperture (e.g., sight window), tensioner, and variable-speed mechanism that allow for safe and simple operation and/or maintenance of the treadmill. Additional devices, systems, and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A fitness equipment unit has a controller that actuates a light between different states in response to service conditions. In one implementation, actuation of the light is based upon a combination of at least two of: a mileage parameter of the fitness equipment unit, a sensed electrical current of the fitness equipment unit, a sensed temperature from the fitness equipment unit and a sensed position of a portion of the fitness equipment unit. In another implementation, actuation of the light is based upon a combination of the first and second service conditions selected from a group consisting of: a connection error service condition; a part wear service condition; a motor/actuator error service condition; a sensor error service condition; a processor error service condition; and a power supply error service condition and further based upon a prioritization of different severity levels of the first and second service conditions.

Abstract: Belt wear of a treadmill is monitored. In one implementation, samples of electric current draw of a treadmill at different speeds of the treadmill belt of the treadmill are received. A value of each sample is differently weighted based on a speed of the treadmill belt at which the value of each sample was obtained. A belt wear notification is output based on the different weighted values of the samples.

Abstract: Belt wear of a treadmill is monitored. In one implementation, samples of electric current draw of a treadmill at different speeds of the treadmill belt of the treadmill are received. A value of each sample is differently weighted based on a speed of the treadmill belt at which the value of each sample was obtained. A belt wear notification is output based on the different weighted values of the samples.

Abstract: Belt wear of a treadmill is determined. Samples of electric current draw of a treadmill at different speeds of the treadmill belt of the treadmill are received. A value of each sample is differently weighted based on a speed of the treadmill belt at which the value of each sample was obtained. A belt wear notification is output based on the different weighted values of the samples.

Abstract: A fitness equipment unit has a controller that actuates a light between different states in response to service conditions. In one implementation, actuation of the light is based upon a combination of at least two of: a mileage parameter of the fitness equipment unit, a sensed electrical current of the fitness equipment unit, a sensed temperature from the fitness equipment unit and a sensed position of a portion of the fitness equipment unit. In another implementation, actuation of the light is based upon a combination of the first and second service conditions selected from a group consisting of: a connection error service condition; a part wear service condition; a motor/actuator error service condition; a sensor error service condition; a processor error service condition; and a power supply error service condition and further based upon a prioritization of different severity levels of the first and second service conditions.

Abstract: Belt wear of a treadmill is determined. Samples of electric current draw of a treadmill at different speeds of the treadmill belt of the treadmill are received. A value of each sample is differently weighted based on a speed of the treadmill belt at which the value of each sample was obtained. A belt wear notification is output based on the different weighted values of the samples.

Abstract: A tampon is provided with a permeable or soluble barrier layer interposed between an absorbent core and an overwrap, allowing substantially complete, uniform wetting to be obtained even under light flow conditions. The barrier prevents immediate flow of fluid into the core, allowing time for fluid to be carried by the overwrap around the outer surface of the tampon, prior to being drawn into the absorbent core.