Abstract: A health activity plan may be prescribed for an individual comprising a set of health activity instances (e.g., physical therapy exercises, an exercise regimen, or a wound management program.) The performed health activity instances of the individual may be tracked by a device, and may be presented to a user of the device in correlation with the health activity plan (e.g., to demonstrate compliance of the individual with the health activity plan.) The health activity information may be presented using a set of icons that depict the health activity information, which may improve an easier understanding and a more consistent communication of health activity information among the individual and healthcare providers.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus with a generator. The exercise apparatus includes a frame, a rotating component, a generator, and a battery. The rotating component is rotatably connected to the frame and the rotating component rotates in response to operation of the exercise apparatus. The generator is connected to the rotating component and the frame. The generator includes a rotor connected to the rotating component and a stator. The rotor rotates in response to rotation of the rotating component. The stator is connected to the frame. The stator interacts with the rotor to produce electric current at an output. In one embodiment, the battery is connected to the output wherein the battery is charged by electric current from the generator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for energy on-site collection and measurement feedback, which comprises fitness apparatuses capable of producing mechanical energy, generators, power meters and energy storage accumulators, wherein the fitness apparatuses are provided with moving parts for exercise which are connected with the generators and drive the generators to generate power; the generators are connected with the accumulators through the power meters for measuring the generating capacity; and each power meter comprises a bank card reader which has function of reading and updating data. The power meters can count and display energy produced by the excise of each person each time and a data processing host can summarize energy values produced by different apparatuses on the same site, so that exercisers are promoted to increase interest in exercise and take exercise regularly.

Abstract: A chainless electric cycle design that allows a rider/user to pedal a pedal generator to create an electric transmission energy source that either charges the battery or partially powers a hub motor, discharges the battery to the hub motor contained within one of the wheels, allows the user to set a desired level of resistance from the pedal generator using controls oriented about the handlebars, allows the user to activate the hub motor using a speed controlling device oriented about the handlebars, and allows the user to charge the battery by connecting to a standard 110V/220V AC power supply. A chainless cycle is a cycle where the input power from a rider is not converted into output power by the rear wheel through a gear and chain system connecting the pedals to the rear wheel.

Abstract: A device for generating power from a locomotion energy associated with leg muscles acting across an ankle joint. The device including: a cuff worn on the leg; a shoe; an energy absorbing element operatively connected to the cuff and shoe for absorbing energy during one or more periods of a periodic motion of the joint in which energy is absorbed by the muscles.

Abstract: A power generating device includes a power generating unit and a frame, wherein the power generating unit is connected to the frame by two outer casings with two respective arms. The power generating unit has an input shaft and a roller is mounted to the input shaft. The frame is connected to the exerciser and a shock-absorbing member is located beneath the frame. Two resilient members are connected to two ends of the frame and two ends of each resilient member are respectively connected to the frame and the power generating unit so as to urge the roller to contact against the energy transferring end. The shock-absorbing member absorbs vibration from the power generating unit. The users operate the exerciser and generate electric power.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for exercising muscles with the aid of an exercise apparatus and, where appropriate, for measuring exercise conditions, where the person exercising loads the relevant muscles by increasing or decreasing the rotational energy (E(kin)), kinetic energy, of at least one rotatably mounted flywheel, by means of a traction element which is wound up and designed for acting on the flywheel, the flywheel being braked in a controlled manner by means of a brake element. The invention also relates to an exercise apparatus for exercising muscles.

Abstract: An exercise device is provided which includes a surface for supporting a body of a user and a frame(s) for supporting the surface(s) above a floor. Resistance device(s) are connected to the device for providing resistance to movement of the user. A mechanism(s) may be provided for changing the orientation of the surface relative to the floor during an exercise routine. Also a mechanism(s) may be provided for changing the distance, orientation of the surface relative to the resistance device during an exercise routine. Also mechanism(s) may be provided for changing the orientation of the resistance devise(s) relative to the floor during an exercise routine. And mechanism(s) may be provided for changing the orientation of the surface(s) and the resistance devise(s) relative to the floor and to each other during an exercise routine.

Abstract: An interactive activity system is disclosed. One embodiment includes a generator configured to produce electrical power based on physical interaction with a human being, a storage component configured to store the electrical power, and at least one play-oriented application configured to utilize a portion of the electrical power for operation. In one embodiment, the interactive activity system is implemented in a traditional, non-electronic playground environment.

Abstract: An exercise machine provides a total body workout by exercising the legs, back, shoulders, obliques and abdominal muscles. The machine's backrest rolls is in phase with the movement of the legs, allowing the body to sit in a position that is comfortable and secure. The spinal column is continually supported during the workout. Pedal movement powers the machine's electronics and maintains the battery's charge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manually operated treadmill adapted to generate electrical power comprising a treadmill frame, a running belt supported upon the treadmill frame and adapted for manual rotation, and an electrical power generator mechanically interconnected to the running belt and adapted to convert the manual rotational motion of the running belt into electrical power.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus (1), comprising: a box-shaped element (2) configured to be transported on lorries and provided with a lower wall (3), an upper wall (4) and a lateral wall (5) which together form an inner space (6), with said lateral wall (5) having a plurality of faces (F1, F2, F3, F4) and comprising, on at least one of the faces (F1, F2, F3, F4), at least one portion (7) which is movable between a closed position (C), in which it forms a configuration (B) which minimises the dimensions of the box-shaped element (2), and an open position (A), in which the movable portion (7) projects towards the outside (8) of the box-shaped element (2) and forms an opening (9) in the lateral wall (5) designed to put the inner space (6) in communication with an outside environment (8); at least one exercise machine (10) to allow a user (35) to exercise, said exercise machine (10) being designed to occupy the inner space (6) of the box-shaped element (2) at least while in the configuration (B) of minimum dimensions; mean

Abstract: Contribution of energy to an intelligent electrical network through an exercise apparatus is disclosed. In one aspect, an exercise apparatus includes a frame and a movable object coupled to the frame to generate an electrical energy when a mammal applies a force upon the movable object. In addition, the exercise apparatus includes an energy capture mechanism coupled with the movable object and the frame to harness the electrical energy from the movable object. The exercise apparatus also includes an energy transfer mechanism coupled with the movable object and the frame to transfer the electrical energy to an intelligent electrical network. The mammal described herein may be a human, a domesticated animal, a pack animal, and a beast of burden.

Abstract: A rehabilitation device for arms has an operating module, a control module and an inductive module. The operating module has a base, a body and multiple operating segments. The operating segments are connected to the body and each has a lever, a resisting panel and a resisting device. The control module is connected to the operating module and has a switch, a microcomputer, a resistance controller, an import interface, an export interface and a monitor. The resisting control device is electrically connected to the microcomputer and the operating segments. The inductive module is electrically connected to the operating module and the control module and has an inductive segment and a counter segment. The inductive segment is electrically connected to the microcomputer and has multiple pressure sensors. The counter segment is electrically connected to the inductive segment and the microcomputer and has multiple photoelectric sensors.

Abstract: A treadmill apparatus having a non-motorized tread, a sensor for sensing a parameter indicative of the tread speed, and a controller operatively connected to an angle adjustment mechanism to increase and decrease the angle of the tread. During operation of the treadmill, the controller compares the speed of the tread to a target speed, and based on the comparison, adjust the angle of the tread so that the operator's weight will adjust the speed of the tread.

Abstract: A exercise bike and electricity producing combination apparatus includes a frame with a central support forming a triangle with a first leg, a second leg and base. A first footing is attached to a juncture of the first leg and second leg, a second footing is attached to a juncture of the second leg and base, and a third footing is attached to a juncture of the first leg and base. A housing is mounted on the central support. A crank is mounted on the housing. A seat is removably couplable to the housing when the first and second footings are positioned on a floor surface to position the seat above the crank. A chair is removably couplable to the housing when the first and third footings are positioned on the floor surface to position the chair facing the second leg to allow the crank to be actuated by hand.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes an exercise machine and a media device. The exercise machine includes an exercise device and a controller. The exercise device generates an electrical output through an exercise mechanism that drives operation of a power generating unit. The controller includes a status data generating unit for receiving the electrical output and generating exercise status data based on the electrical output, a control unit storing user-configured data and the exercise status data, and a resistance controlling unit controlled by the control unit for causing the exercise status data to conform with the user-configured data. The control unit and the media device are configured to operate according to a personal computer compatible protocol. The user-configured data is established and configured through the media device. The exercise status data is stored in or displayed by the media device.

Abstract: An exercise machine provides a total body workout by exercising the legs, back, shoulders, obliques and abdominal muscles. The machine's backrest rolls is in phase with the movement of the legs, allowing the body to sit in a position that is comfortable and secure. The spinal column is continually supported during the workout. Pedal movement powers the machine's electronics and maintains the battery's charge.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power-saving tread mill. A power-saving tread mill includes: a pair of rollers 10, 20; and an endless belt 30 wound around the pair of rollers 10, 20, wherein at least one of the rollers 10, 20 has: an armature 24a having iron cores 24c and coils 24c wound around the iron cores 24c; and permanent magnets 23 rotatable with the one of the rollers 10, 20 integrally, and electromagnetic induction produced between the permanent magnets 23 and the armature 24a produces induced electric current flowing through the coils 24c when the one of the rollers 10, 20 is rotated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power-saving tread mill. A power-saving tread mill includes: a pair of rollers 10, 20; and an endless belt 30 wound around the pair of rollers 10, 20, wherein at least one of the rollers 10, 20 has: an armature 24a having iron cores 24c and coils 24c wound around the iron cores 24c; and permanent magnets 23 rotatable with the one of the rollers 10, 20 integrally, and electromagnetic induction produced between the permanent magnets 23 and the armature 24a produces induced electric current flowing through the coils 24c when the one of the rollers 10, 20 is rotated.

Abstract: A bicycle generator mounting structure comprises: a base, an adjusting member, a connecting member, and a flexible member. The adjusting member is disposed on and adjustable in position with respect to the base mounted on a bicycle frame. The connecting member is disposed on the adjusting member. The generator is connected to the connecting member via the flexible member which is capable of returning to its original shape after deformation, hence, the flexible member can absorb the noise caused when the bicycle is running and keep the generator in optimal contact with the wheel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an environmentally and ecologically efficient gymnasium facility, equipment and systems that may be included in it, methods of operating it, and methods of doing business with it.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of fitness equipment; particularly, to fitness equipment that, when operated by a user, generates an amount of electricity for storage and/or immediate use, either by the fitness equipment or by other devices that utilize electricity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power generation device for exercise equipment including a fixing seat, a swinging seat and a power generating component. The joint and positioning end of the swinging seat has a hinge connection part to be connected with the fixing seat, and the power generating component is configured on a preset position on the swinging seat. A magnetic lifting component is configured to cause magnetic repelling between the swinging end of the swinging seat and the fixing seat, so that the swinging end of the swinging seat can be elastically lifted. The driven part of the power generating component will constantly maintain tight contact with the flywheel of exercise equipment. The magnetic lifting component can exert a magnetic repulsing function without elastic fatigue and solid abrasion.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing device for an exercycle dynamo comprises a bracket and a dynamo. The dynamo generates electricity for the exercycle, and the bracket is connected to the dynamo and the exercycle by plural elastic members, which can provide different shock-absorbing and buffering effects on different positions of the bracket. By such arrangements, better shock-absorbing and buffering effect can be provided to the dynamo.

Abstract: A manual exercising and electricity generating machine includes a base and an upper housing, the base and the upper housing engaging with each other, between the base and the upper housing being mounted a support plate on which two handles, a transmission mechanism, and an electricity generator are installed, the handles being coupled with the electricity generator through the transmission mechanism, characterized in that between the base and the upper housing are further fixed a rechargeable battery and a DC/AC box, an input end of the rechargeable battery is electrically connected with an output end of the electricity generator and an output end of the rechargeable battery is electrically connected with an input end of the DC/AC box, and an output end of the DC/AC box is coupled with a socket by using a wire, enabling to supply power to the electrical product while in use of the electrical product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power generation device for exercise equipment including a fixing seat, a swinging seat and a power generating component. The joint and positioning end of the swinging seat has a hinge connection part to be connected with the fixing seat, and the power generating component is configured on a preset position on the swinging seat. A magnetic lifting component is configured to cause magnetic repelling between the swinging end of the swinging seat and the fixing seat, so that the swinging end of the swinging seat can be elastically lifted. The driven part of the power generating component will constantly maintain tight contact with the flywheel of exercise equipment. The magnetic lifting component can exert a magnetic repulsing function without elastic fatigue and solid abrasion.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing device for an exercycle dynamo comprises a bracket and a dynamo. The dynamo generates electricity for the exercycle, and the bracket is connected to the dynamo and the exercycle by plural elastic members, which can provide different shock-absorbing and buffering effects on different positions of the bracket. By such arrangements, better shock-absorbing and buffering effect can be provided to the dynamo.

Abstract: A method for generating power from an exerted energy associated with muscles acting across a joint is provided. The method including: absorbing energy during one or more periods of a periodic motion of the joint in which energy is absorbed by the muscles; and at least partially returning the absorbed energy to one of an energy storage device or power consuming device.

Abstract: A stepped exercising and electricity generating machine includes two pedals, a transmission mechanism, and an electricity generator, the pedals being connected with the electricity generator through the transmission mechanism, characterized in that the stepped exercising and electricity generating machine further includes a frame having a housing disposed on the bottom thereof, in the housing are mounted a rechargeable battery and a DC/AC box, an input end of the rechargeable battery is electrically connected with an output end of the electricity generator and an output end of the rechargeable battery is electrically connected with an input end of the DC/AC box, an output end of the DC/AC box is coupled with a socket by using a wire, such that user can exercise to store energy and the stored energy can be used to supply power to the electrical product as using the electrical product.

Abstract: Methods and systems of capturing and reporting information related to the micro-generation of consumable electricity are disclosed. Some methods and systems include the following: attaching an electricity generation unit to a human-powered piece of exercise equipment, the electricity generation unit being adapted to generate consumable energy and capture information related to the consumable electricity generated; attaching a radio frequency identification writer to the electricity generation unit for capturing and conveying information related to the consumable electricity generated by the electricity generation unit; providing a radio frequency identification tag; conveying the information from the electricity generation unit to the radio frequency identification tag via the radio frequency identification writer; conveying the information directly from the electricity generation unit to a database; and transferring the information stored on the radio frequency identification tag to the database.

Abstract: A system and method for generating energy with human powered devices and providing environmental feedback to users is disclosed which motivates individuals to use the equipment for the purpose of improving the environment. Fitness equipment is fitted with energy conversion devices such as electric generators to convert human powered energy to electrical energy. Energy that is generated by the user is converted to a quantitative or qualitative environmental feedback parameter. The environmental feedback parameter is indicative of the user's positive effect on the environment as a function of the energy generated by their use of the fitness equipment. The environmental feedback parameter is displayed to the users during their use of the equipment, and may be stored as a log of individual session use, or cumulative total use, for later examination by the users or for group use.

Abstract: A solar structure having a support structure and at least one solar panel capable of being supported by the support structure in an orientation to receive sunlight for conversion to electrical power. The support structure includes a roof frame and a plurality of columns capable of supporting the roof frame above the ground.

Abstract: An educational electrical generation kit includes a bicycle wheel support which may accommodate the driven wheel of a bicycle, and wherein a generator engages the driven bicycle wheel to generate electricity. The kit also includes a display board with various electrical output meters and/or electrical loads for monitoring and/or dissipating the electrical output from the bicycle. The kit is designed to be readily portable and easily set up and torn down, and to allow a spectator/participant to incorporate a bicycle of virtually any size into the bicycle wheel support to interactively generate electricity for use in the display board.

Abstract: A power supply arrangement for body fitness machine is disclosed to include permanent magnets mounted on the flywheel of the body fitness machine, a rack mounted on the base frame of the body fitness machine to hold a stack of silicon steel plates, and windings mounted on the rack to act with the permanent magnets for inducing electric current for the working of the lighting circuit of the instrument panel of the body fitness machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for exercising muscles with the aid of an exercise apparatus and, where appropriate, for measuring exercise conditions, where the person exercising loads the relevant muscles by increasing or decreasing the rotational energy (E(kin)), kinetic energy, of at least one rotatably mounted flywheel, by means of a traction element which is wound up and designed for acting on the flywheel (1), the flywheel (1, 1a) being braked in a controlled manner by means of a brake element (40). The invention also relates to an exercise apparatus for exercising muscles.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a device for monitoring a movement of a user includes a sensor module, a processor, and a feedback module. The sensor module is capable of generating positional information describing a movement of a user. The processor is capable of determining based on the positional information that the user has performed a predetermined movement. The feedback module is capable of generating sensory feedback in response to determining that the user has performed the predetermined movement.

Abstract: In an exemplary briefcase embodiment as depicted in FIG. 48, exemplary batteries (525) and (526) would be contained in very close proximity to an exemplary twelve-coil PMG assembly (300?). The exemplary twelve-coil PMG assembly (300?) would comprise a twelve-coil stator (not visible) in between two rotors (e.g., 217b). In an exemplary briefcase embodiment, exemplary batteries (525) and (526) would be separated from the exemplary twelve-coil PMG assembly (300?) by magnetic shielding, including internal side magnetic shielding (510); exemplary batteries (525) and (526) would be further shielded from the magnetic flux of the exemplary twelve-coil PMG assembly (300?) by, for example, open-face magnetic shielding panel (511), magnetic shielding internally encased in the sides and bottom of main base casing (507), and by magnetically shielded conduit (not shown).

Abstract: An exerciser includes an exercising mechanism for being operated by a user who may spend and consume an energy to operate the exercising mechanism, an electric generating device coupled to the exercising mechanism for being actuated by the exercising mechanism to generate an electric energy, a converter coupled to the electric generating device for receiving and converting the electric energy into an alternate current, an electric energy reservoir coupled to the converter for receiving the alternate current generated by the converter, and a control circuit for the exerciser may be coupled to the converter for being energized with the alternate current generated by the converter.

Abstract: Disclosed is a weight-training machine having an independent power generating function, which may improve the exercising effect, control the weight caused by a solenoid without external power together with keeping a conventional button manner and eliminate a space limitation for installation of the machine. The weight-training machine has an independent power generating function so as to minutely adjust an exercising load without supply of external power. An operation distance between a fixing plate and a push button of a fixing device is minimized to allow one-touch manipulation. The solenoid may be operated with a lower electric energy. Thus, stacks are not shaken in right/left or front/rear direction on the basis of the fixing plate and the insert groove when a stack selected by the fixing plate and stacks upon the stack are moved up and down at the same time.

Abstract: A system and method of hierarchical monitoring for subordinate assessment is described. Generally, the system receives remotely sensed data about a user's physiology and contextual state, and extracts features that are related to the workload currently being experienced by a single subordinate and/or group of subordinates. The system builds workload indices based on levels of these features. The system uses statistical process control techniques in conjunction with the workload indices to identify suboptimal user states. Information regarding a particular subordinate or the group of subordinates may be presented in a variety of different ways. As a result, a superior can easily determine the condition of the one or more subordinates and make task adjustments to influence workload levels.

Abstract: A gyroscopic exercise device has a pair of handles attached to a housing. A user holds and rotates the handles along cone-like paths causing precession of a rotor, which is rotating about its spin axis, to provide resistance to the user. The device has an axle disc that holds ends of an axle of the rotor. The periphery of the axle disc and the ends of the rotor axle are within a circular race in the housing. A motor attached to the axle disc has a wheel for rotating the rotor about a spin axis by a temporary supply of power from included batteries in one of the handles. The batteries are in between two opposite springs in one of the handles and normally biased away from an electrical contact until the user pushes them through an end pin to overcome the bias.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and system for converting sports movement into electrical energy and/or storing the generated electrical energy for later use and or injecting the generated electrical energy into nationwide and local electricity networks, comprising converting mechanical energy created by a human physical movement which is applied to sports equipment (1); employing gear boxes, gears, pulleys, chain, belt (2) to convert said mechanical energy; determining speed and power of said sports equipments; changing speed and power of said sports equipments; determining and/or changing direction of said power of said sports equipments; generating electricity of 1.

Abstract: A calibration verification system 20 comprises a trainer 40 having a load generator, a variable load control system (hidden by the cover of the load generator) connected in electrical communication with the load generator, and an exercise trainer computer system 140 connected in communication with the variable load control system. In operation, the exercise trainer computer system 140 outputs commands to the variable load control system. These commands can, for example, instruct the variable load control system to energize the load generator at predetermined times and power levels in order to simulate changes in terrain. The calibration verification system 20 also allows the user to verify the calibration of the trainer 40 by implementing a user initiated process, which conducts a calibration verification test of the trainer and outputs the test data at the exercise trainer computer system 140.

Abstract: A potentially infinitely variable resistance to exercise that can be incorporated into most types of exercise equipment is achieved by driving an electrical generator with the physical exertion of the user to power a sufficiently large electrical load. Physical resistance to exercise is controlled by adjusting the output of the generator.

Abstract: A wrist exerciser includes a casing comprised of upper and lower casing members mounted together to form a substantially spherical shape. A rotor has opposite shafts rotatably received in the holes defined in the casing for rotatably supporting the rotor in the casing. Illumination elements are mounted on an outside surface of the rotor. A power source is fixed in the rotor for powering the illumination elements. A control circuit is in electrical connection with the power source and the illumination elements for selectively lighting the illumination elements. A transmission device is mounted in the rotor and has an interface circuit connected to the control circuit and a socket connector in connection with the interface circuit.

Abstract: A battery charging assembly includes a stationary bike apparatus that includes a frame, a seat attached to the frame and an axle rotatably coupled to the frame. Each of a pair of pedals is coupled to the axle. An electrical generator is mounted on the frame and is mechanically coupled to the axle such that the generator generates electricity when the axle is rotated. A housing has a bottom wall and a perimeter wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. A plurality of battery cradles is mounted in the housing. Each of the battery cradles has a size and shape for receiving and being electrically couplable to a rechargeable battery. Each of the battery cradles is electrically coupled to the generator so that rechargeable batteries mounted in the battery cradles are recharged when the axle is rotated.

Abstract: When large numbers of children play in a playground, part of the power of their play could be usefully harnessed resulting in large energy storage. This stored energy can then be converted for basic, low-power, applications in the school such as lighting, communication, or operating fans. Energy can be produced through the use of pneumatic (i.e., compressed air) systems such as cylinders, motors, valves, and regulators for the conversion of human power of children's play in school playgrounds and other public places. The energy of the compressed air can then be converted to electricity for purposes such as lighting and communication. This provides a low-cost, low-resource means of generation of electricity, especially for use in developing countries.

Abstract: An exercise motivating system which rewards the exerciser with allowable TV viewing time includes a component interactive with an exercise modality to generate a responsive signal proportionate to the amount of exertion or work done. The responsive signal is received by an accumulating component which converts it to a stored control medium. A control module is interposed between a source of household electrical current and an electrical appliance such as a TV set. The control module physically couples with the accumulating component and processes the stored control medium in a manner to operate the appliance for a time duration proportionate to the amount of exercise effort recorded by the accumulating component.

Abstract: An exercise motivating system which rewards the exerciser with allowable TV viewing time includes a component interactive with an exercise modality to generate a responsive signal proportionate to the amount of exertion or work done. The responsive signal is received by an accumulating component which converts it to a stored control medium. A control module is interposed between a source of household electrical current and an electrical appliance such as a TV set. The control module physically couples with the accumulating component and processes the stored control medium in a manner to operate the appliance for a time duration proportionate to the amount of exercise effort recorded by the accumulating component.