Abstract: An exercise machine has audio programs that provide explanation, coaching and encouragement to the user. The user is given a spoken description of the workout program or work mode, along with training and encouragement. The user may also be advised of any change in speed, resistance, incline, pedal position, etc. The voice can be turned on or off during a programmed exercise sequence and will automatically pick up where the user is in the exercise program. Controls allow the user to select among different voices and exercise levels.

Abstract: A combination office and exercise work station provides the user with capabilities to simultaneously perform physical lower body exercise and manual office and computer work. The combination office and exercise work station includes a main frame that has at least a base, a first upright section and a second upright section. It also includes a desk component connected to the first upright, the desk component may have a flat desktop area of at least 12 inches wide and 12 inches long to support at least one of a laptop computer and a writing paper tablet. The desk component flat desktop has an angle with respect to horizontal within the range of about 60 degrees above horizontal to about 45 degrees below horizontal. A torso support member for torso rest is also included. The torso support member may be connected to the second upright section, an exercise component for rotational continuous loop movement or reciprocal movement.

Abstract: A treadmill is provided that has a treadmill drive motor carriage that can pivot relative to a frame of the treadmill such that the incline of the treadmill can be controlled while the carriage can be moved to a position that permits upright storage of the treadmill on the carriage. This arrangement advantageously permits a walk through treadmill design to be used that can be stored uprightly. The treadmill can be equipped with a console and stanchion that can be folded against the deck of the treadmill. One incline arrangement pivots the carriage using an incline drive carried by the carriage that engages a gear grounded to the treadmill frame. Another preferred incline arrangement uses a four bar linkage movable carried by the frame that is driven by a linear actuator to pivot the carriage.

Abstract: A treadmill frame rotationally supporting spaced apart rollers in turn rotatingly engaging a treadmill belt for revolving around the rollers and a motor frame pivotally engaged with the treadmill frame, the frame supporting a drive motor providing rotation of the treadmill belt. An upright frame in a simple rectangular shape with side struts pivotally engaged with the motor frame and a lower lateral struts positioned below the motor frame in a position for resting on a supporting surface. The treadmill frame, motor frame, upright frame and a support strut rotatable about pivots so as to set a treadmill inclination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to exercise apparatuses. In more particular the present invention relates to a self-adjusting treadmill having a moveable console and a self-adjusting cushioning assembly. According to one aspect of the present invention, the moveable console and the self-adjusting cushioning assembly of the treadmill automatically adjust based on user parameters. The user parameters can be input by the user or automatically detected when the user steps on the treadmill by the movable console and/or the cushioning mechanisms. In one embodiment, when the user stands on the treadmill, the console detects the height of the user and is automatically raised or lowered to tailor the positioning of the console relative to the height of the user.

Abstract: A treadmill system having a side work surface at a height convenient for a user access for working. The treadmill also has a safety rail that runs longitudinally. A safety belt that may be worn by a user is anchored to the side rail. In one embodiment, the side rail height and the belt are configured to support the weight of the user in case of a fall.

Abstract: A treadmill belt lubricating device for an electric treadmill comprises a transversal axle rod disposed at a frame of the treadmill, and a swinging lever longitudinally coupled to the axle rod, wherein an end of the lever includes an inertia weight, and the other end of the lever is coupled to a transversal U-shape retaining groove, and the retaining groove includes a wool felt, and a lubricant is filled into the wool felt, such that after the foregoing components are assembled, a roller is positioned precisely under the running board, and another end of the wool felt maintains a gap with the treadmill belt, and if the running board is vibrated, then the inertia swing of the lever weight drives the wool felt to be in contact with the bottom surface of the treadmill belt, so as to achieve the effect of constantly lubricating the treadmill belt.

Abstract: An operator-propelled, four-wheel vehicle uses a treadmill to drive two rear wheels through a bicycle type derailleur and sprocket gear shifter which provides gear changing capability. The front wheels, each of which have disk brakes, are steered by an automotive type steering apparatus. A vertical extension from the steering mechanism at the front of the vehicle mounts a horizontal steering bar to provide steering control. The steering bar also mounts control grips and cables for the front disk brakes and clutch assembly, as well as the gear shifter. An automatic breaking system ensures that an unmanned vehicle will remain in place.

Abstract: A treadmill includes a base with two side rails, a frame with two side rods and an endless running belt, two first links, two second links, two third links, a fixing rod which is fixed in-between the two first links with a connection and an actuator is composed of a motor and a motor driven moving part which is pivotally connected to the connection of the fixing rod. Each group of the first links, the second links, the third links and the side rail is structured as a four-bar-link mechanism, which is working to bring up or down the first end of the frame when the actuator is driving the moving part, incline angle of the frame is changing, the purpose of adjusting the inclination of the frame and even folding the frame is simply and efficiently achieved.

Abstract: Provided is a dynamic magnetic health bed comprising a bed unit comprising holes on its upper surface and stone shaped permanent magnets fastened in the holes; and a drive assembly in a front end of the bed unit and comprising a motor, front and rear rolls driven by the motor, and an endless transfer belt driven by the rolls and covered on surfaces of the bed unit. Continuously conveying the transfer belt by activating the motor and changing motor speed with a predetermined frequency of changing rotating direction of the motor per unit time, a person lying on the bed unit vibrates, a magnetic field from the magnets to nerve of the vibrating person is cut by the nerve, a weak current flow is generated in the body by the magnetic induction, and the current is adapted to accelerate metabolism and blood circulation while the back is being massaged.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and an apparatus of counting steps for a treadmill. The method measures a load exerted on the treadmill and detects the number of instant loads caused by a user applying a force by the user's legs for each time of the exercise to count the steps of leg exercise during an exercise. The treadmill includes a treadmill body, a load detection unit, a display unit, and a base of the treadmill. The base has a motor and a treadmill belt, and the load detection unit is provided for detecting the load exerted on the motor and recording the number of instant loads of the motor, and the display unit is electrically connected to the load detection unit for outputting the number of loads of the motor.

Abstract: An exercise treadmill includes a tread belt wrapped around front and rear rolls, a motor, a frame, a control panel, a sensor electrically connected to the motor for sensing a rotation of its driving shaft and generating a sense signal if sensing the rotation, and a controller electrically interconnected the sensor and the control panel for receiving the sense signal and generating and sensing a control signal to the motor. The motor may either stop the rotation of the driving shaft for maintaining the tread mill motionless in response to the user's foot impact thereon less than or equal to a predetermined reverse force or oppose a movement of the tread belt in response to the impact larger than the reverse force. Moreover, the tread belt either maintains at its current position or returns to its original position in response to stopping exercise.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus and method comprises an internet enabled display device operatively connected to the exercise apparatus such as a treadmill allowing a user to exercise while using the internet for emailing, shopping or general browsing. At least one thumb activated input device is disposed on a gripping area of the apparatus allowing a user to control a pointing device while exercising. In order to motivate the user to maintain and meet optimum physiological reading parameters, the apparatus utilizes a control system that varies the output to the display device depending on the user's activity. If the heart-rate or other physiological reading indicator is outside of selected goal parameters, the display becomes less useable. As the user adjusts the level of exercise output and returns within the acceptable parameters, the display is restored to optimum usability.

Abstract: An endless belt for a common exercise treadmill is made of a rubber like material having interwoven a fabric of fine steel mesh or nylon fabric leaving a smooth finish at upper and lower extremity over entire length and width thereof. An array of through holes penetrating said endless belt across the entire width and length thereof is to provide for fastening elements to be capable to affix prefabricated objects the like of simulated cobblestones of various size and configuration to the upper extremity of said endless belt and to be in contiguous fashion with lower extremity of simulated cobble stone.

Abstract: An exercise treadmill includes a control panel; a moving tread belt including, at either side, a front contact member and a slide having a rear first sensor and a front second sensor; a link assembly; a lift assembly including a motor, a rotating direction change member, and a threaded movable member; a spring-biased direction switching assembly, at either side, including a rear pivotal detent bar, a pivotal returning bar having a front stop and a rear end connected to the detent bar, and a pivotal rail including first and second sections and an intermediate joint, and a lock member. Pressing a key will rotate the motor until a predetermined height of the tread belt is reached with second pivots contacted the second sensors to enable the rotating direction change member to change the motor to a counterclockwise rotation. The motor then rotates until the tread belt is folded.

Abstract: An exercise belt for a treadmill is provided having a modified surface that simulates natural ground terrain for the purpose of strengthening the muscles of the exerciser's ankles. The modified surface is produced by regions of variable effective thickness which may be protrusions or attached pads of varied shape, thickness, hardness and spacing. In another aspect, a kit is provided having a large number of pads of varied shape, thickness and hardness adhesively attachable to the belt.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exercise machine providing an upper body exerciser portion adapted for use with a lower body exerciser and having a semi-dependent retraction system. The exercise machine generally includes a frame adapted to be mounted on a lower body exerciser (though standalone versions are also disclosed) and the upper body exerciser consisting of first and second user members for pulling by a user to provide pull forces, single retraction means for providing retraction forces to the user members sufficient to retract them back to their start positions after being pulled out, and, non-floating combining means coupled to the single retraction means for making the retraction forces semi-dependent on the pull forces, and thereby reducing travel of the retraction means, by coupling the single retraction means to both user members. Drive and resistance means are further provided.

Abstract: A linkage structure of a treadmill, including a frame assembly and two tread board racks pivotally disposed on the frame assembly side by side. Two buffering cylinders are disposed between the tread board racks and the frame assembly. Two support arms are respectively pivotally connected with the tread board racks and slidably mounted in the frame assembly. The support arms are respectively pivotally connected with two linkages. Two ends of the two linkages distal from the support arms are respectively pivotally connected with two ends of a linking rack. The linking rack is pivotally mounted in the frame assembly. Via the support arms, the linkages and the linking rack, the side by side arranged tread board racks are drivingly connected with each other to move in reverse directions.

Abstract: A gait training system using motion analysis is provided to perform consecutive motion analysis while a person to be measured is walking on a treadmill. The gait training system includes a treadmill including a belt rotatable by a roller of which a rotating rate is adjustable in response to a walking speed of a walker; and measuring means for transferring signals associated with a movement of a body of the walker. The measuring means are attached to the body. A control unit analyzes a walking movement based on a data from the measuring means, and a display unit displays the data to the walker.

Abstract: A treadmill having a belt assembly allows a user to walk or run in any arbitrary direction. A flattened flexible toroid bladder injected with a lubricant, and stretched over a frame with rotating members. Separate power-driven mechanisms concurrently rotate the toroid belt around the major and minor axis to allow omni-directional user movement.

Abstract: An improved exercise apparatus, such as a treadmill, which includes a pressure receiver, such as a padded plate or bar, which a treadmill user applies pressure against while using the treadmill. A pressure sensor and a display may be included which measures and indicates the amount of pressure applied, and/or the amount of deviation from a desired amount of pressure. Having the user apply pressure to the pressure receiver, additional muscle groups in the user's body are exercised. The treadmill belt may be either motorized or non-motorized, with the ability to allow the user to go either forward or backward thereon while still applying pressure to the pressure receiver. The speed of the belt, the resistance applied to the belt (if unmotorized), and the elevation angle of the belt may be adjusted to suit the user.

Abstract: The object of this invention is an the apparatus for ski exercising and rehabilitation, intended to serve for both beginning and professional skiers who shall later ski on snow on either carving or traditional skis, water skis or snowboards. The apparatus according to the invention has upper drive roll (11) and, below, lower drive roll (13) and rotatable glide rolls (12) in between them, all arranged on arc (b) in slanted side beams (4), (5) of frame (a), said arc being formed by contact points of the inner side of endless downhill run strip (14) in form of mat, with 2.

Abstract: An amphibious foldable treadmill includes: a main frame having at least a wheel rotatably mounted on a base of the main frame to be rolled on a ground floor or on a pool bottom, a tread belt device pivotally secured to the main frame and unfolded from the main frame to be laid on the floor or pool bottom for treading operation, and a hand rail device pivotally secured to the main frame and pivotally connected with the tread belt device, whereby upon folding of the hand rail device and the tread belt device to the main frame, the treadmill can be folded for convenient handling, moving, launching in a pool or landing on the ground floor from the pool for successfully serving as an amphibious treadmill.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inclining treadmill having a hood assembly pivotally coupled between the frame and the inclining tread base of the treadmill. The configuration of the pivoting hood assembly allows the inclining tread base to incline to a grade of at least 20 percent. The pivot point of the pivoting hood assembly is positioned distally from the distal end of the tread base. The pivoting hood assembly is positioned at an angle to greater than 40 degrees when the tread base is at its greatest grade of incline. A lift motor engages a channel bracket assembly of the pivoting hood assembly at a point distal to the pivot point of the pivoting hood assembly. The inclining tread base is linked to the frame of the treadmill by being coupled to the pivoting hood assembly.

Abstract: A fitness method for an exerciser in a format that utilizes a moving surface (the moving belt of a standard treadmill); and two types of fixed surfaces: the first type being the narrow platform edges that run along the right and left sides of the moving belt of standard treadmills; the second type of fixed surface being the floor space immediately surrounding the treadmill 3 to 5 feet out and away from it on all 4 sides, front, back, night and left. The format involves specific movements of the feet that take the practitioner from occupying a position on the moving surface (the moving belt of a standard treadmill) to occupying a position on either of the 2 types of fixed surfaces (the narrow platform edges that run along the right and left sides of the moving belt of standard treadmills or the floor space immediately surrounding the treadmill 3 to 5 feet out and away from it on all 4 sides, front, back, right and left) and back to the moving surface one time or more repeatedly.

Abstract: An exercise machine, including an elastic band and a tension fulcrum positioned so that the band extends around the tension fulcrum to provide resistance exercise to the user.

Abstract: A regulating apparatus for a hydraulic cylinder of a treadmill having a rotating knob with an opening formed at a top end thereof and with a neck formed at a bottom end thereof. The periphery of the neck is marked with a plurality of numbers or with colors from light to dark. An annular base includes a ring-shaped gap for dividing it into an internal and external side. The external side has a viewing window extending to the ring-shaped gap. A magnifying glass is received within the viewing window. Moreover, the internal side of the annular base is fixed atop the hydraulic cylinder. In addition, the rotating knob is fixed on the annular base in such a manner that an adjusting post projects from the opening of the regulating knob and the neck is inserted into the ring-shaped gap. Therefore, the number or the color disposed on the neck is visible from the viewing window when the cushioning force of the hydraulic cylinder is adjusted.

Abstract: A hydrotherapy and exercise device is disclosed with integrated lift and treadmill means, having a tank for retaining fluid, treadmill means having driving means for rotating the treadmill and having at least one flexible linkage having two ends about which the linkage rotates, end lift means for lifting the treadmill and having at least two rigid supporting members pivotally connected at a pivot point wherein one end of the treadmill driving means rotates about the pivot point, and having remote control, electrically isolated microprocessor means for controlling the level of the treadmill, speed of the treadmill, flow rate of water and chemistry of the water in response to electrical information received from respective monitoring means.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for diverting static electricity away from a treadmill. The apparatus includes a diverting apparatus, consisting of a conducting piece, a conductive strip and a connection bolt. The diverting apparatus is mounted on the surface of the platform without influencing the smooth rotation of the continuous belt for carrying off the static electricity produced by friction within a walking area of the treadmill by providing a direct grounding path through the connection of the other end of the conductive strip to the ground.

Abstract: A treadmill assembly that includes a frame and a treadmill belt. In addition, a sensor produces a signal representative of an aspect of the user's position relative to at least one point on the frame. A belt rotation assembly turns the belt with a speed related to the signal. In one preferred embodiment the speed of the belt is inversely proportional to the distance between the user and the front of the treadmill. In another preferred embodiment the treadmill is sized to support a cycle.

Abstract: An electric motor assembly including an electric motor and a flywheel assembly. The electric motor includes a rotatable shaft, at least a portion of the shaft being tapered as the shaft extends from the electric motor to an outer end of the shaft, the outer end of the shaft being threaded to receive a securing member. The flywheel assembly, which optionally includes a pulley and/or fan, includes a bore extending through a center of the flywheel assembly, at least a portion of the bore being tapered as the bore extends from an inner periphery facing the electric motor to the outer periphery of the flywheel assembly. The shaft of the electric motor extends through the bore of the flywheel assembly such that the taper of the shaft and the bore center the flywheel-pulley assembly on the shaft and create a self-holding taper arrangement. A securing member can be secured onto the outer end of the shaft to fix the flywheel assembly axially. Methods of forming and use are also provided.

Abstract: A foldaway treadmill is disclosed including: one pair of vertical posts interconnected by one cross bar, one base frame, one tread base, one supporting unit, one or a plurality of pneumatic-hydraulic cylinders, characterized in that, inside the said pneumatic-hydraulic cylinders, there are pneumatic-hydraulic chamber and compressing chamber, separated by piston whereon there is draining-functioned groove, filled with air and oil of suitable proportion to provide more safe, smooth and convenient folding up and out of foldaway treadmill than conventional ones.

Abstract: A roller device for attaching to a shaft of a treadmill, includes a tubular housing having two carriers engaged in the end portions, and the carriers each includes a casing directly folded from the end portion of the housing, and two bearing members are engaged in the casings of the carriers, for engaging with the shaft, and for smoothly and rotatably attaching the housing to the shaft, and for allowing the roller device to be easily and readily attached to treadmills. The casing includes an outer peripheral flap formed integral with the housing, and includes an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the housing, for resiliently supporting the casing within the housing.

Abstract: A deckless treadmill system comprising a cogged-belt in combination with elongated and complementary cogged drive rollers and a series of aligned and cooperatively interactive cogged support rollers disposed proximate to and in cooperative engagement with the peripheral underside edges of the cogged belt. Accordingly, the structural configuration and mechanical componentry of the present invention effectively functions to significantly reduce slip between the elongated cogged drive rollers and the cogged belt, and to further provide the requisite support for the opposing peripheral edges of the cogged belt; thereby, providing a truly deckless treadmill system and overall stable running platform with improved shock absorption and dispersion characteristics.

Abstract: A fold-out treadmill includes a deck having a rear portion mounted on a base so as to be selectively rotatable between an operational position in which the deck is positioned for operation by a user positioned thereon and a storage position in which the deck is positioned proximate to the handrail. The fold-out treadmill includes a fold-out assembly configured to allow the handrail to rotate into a storage configuration when the deck is rotated from the operational position into the storage position which comprises a leg and an elongated support. The fold-out treadmill includes a mechanism that is configured to vary the inclination of the deck relative to a support surface while the deck is in the operational position and to automatically move the deck between the operational position to the storage position.

Abstract: An exercise treadmill is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation and to reduce maintenance costs. These features include handlebars with an upwardly curved center section and outwardly flared side portions along with pivoting rear legs for the treadmill frame. The control panel features include snap-in user trays and an overlay covering the numerical key pad along with an auxiliary control panel having a subset of user controls that are larger and more easy to use than the same controls on the main control panel. Maintenance enhancing features include the provision for access panels in the treadmill housing and a belt lubrication system that uses a priming pulse to clear the wax spraying nozzle along with using treadmill operating criteria for scheduling and operating the lubrication system. For injection molded parts such as the control panel, structural strength is enhanced by utilizing gas-assist injection molding to form structural ribs.

Abstract: A treadmill has a frame, a table assembly and an elevating apparatus to elevate the table assembly. The treadmill has a driving device provided at a bottom side of the table assembly. A transverse shaft is connected to the driving device. Two first linkages each has three pivot portions, wherein two of the pivot portions at ends thereof are pivoted on the table assembly and ends of the transverse shaft respectively. Two second linkages have opposite ends pivoted on the frame and the table assembly respectively, each of which has a pivot portion between the ends thereof to be pivoted on the first linkages at the third pivot portions respectively.

Abstract: An exercise machine, such as a treadmill, has a display arrangement that is configured for easily repair and replacement. The display arrangement comprises a sandwich of a keypad panel, a display panel and an electronics panel. The display arrangement is secured within a console by one or more fasteners and the display arrangement comprises one or more sockets that connect with wires to a power supply and a controller.

Abstract: A jogging machine comprises a base, a jogging platform, a linear actuator mounted on the jogging platform, an urging frame disposed between the base and the jogging platform, and at least one pull rod. The linear actuator actuates the urging frame to urge the jogging platform to change its inclination. The jogging platform is capable of being folded along a fixed path due to the linking of the urging frame and the pull rod.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing two-way communication between an exercise device and a computer device. A computer device and an exercise device employ different protocol formats and communicate through a translator device, which includes a microcontroller specifically designed to translate data or signals deliverable by different communication protocols. The exercise device, the computer device, or a user at either the exercise or computer device may initiate the communication.

Abstract: A treadmill includes a tread deck supported on a tread base, and one or more cushioning members disposed below and engaged with the tread deck for cushioning the tread deck and for absorbing impact loads imparted on the tread deck by the users, the cushioning member includes different resilience for applying different cushioning force onto the tread deck when the cushioning member is rotated relative to the tread base. A rod is disposed in the tread base for supporting the cushioning members. One or more gears may be attached to the rod and engaged with a rack of the tread base for rotating the rod and the cushioning members relative to the tread base when the rod and the gear are moved relative to the rack.

Abstract: An exercise treadmill (20) is described having a number of assembly improvements. In one embodiment, a pivot assembly (50) is provided to allow a treadmill deck (32) to deflect during use. The rear pivot assembly includes a pin (56) transversely mounted on the upper surface of a treadmill frame (22). A pivot block (54) is attached to the deck and includes a lower channel (58) that engages the pin. In another embodiment, an adjustable rear foot assembly (70) is provided having a foot (74) that is rotatable within a mounting block (72). The foot is easily accessed through an upper opening (96) in the treadmill. In yet another embodiment, an air dam (100) is provided between a motor compartment (102) and an adjacent endless belt (28). In still another embodiment, a highly elastic drivebelt (120) is used between a motor assembly (104) and a roller assembly (24) that drives the endless belt (28). Lastly, an embodiment is described in which the treadmill frame (22) is assembled using swaged fasteners (38).

Abstract: A medical gymnastic treadmill is disclosed to include two handrail assemblies each having a horizontal top rail a plurality of screw rods pivotally supported on the base frame of the treadmill body, vertical tubes respectively coupled between the top rail and the screw rods, a reversible motor, and a transmission mechanism coupled between the reversible motor and the screw rods for rotating the screw rods to move the tubes and top rails of the two handrail assemblies to the desired elevation at the same time upon rotation of the reversible motor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric treadmill in which the tread base neighboring upon the running belt and based upon the central reference point is provided with sensing lines for acceleration, sensing lines for deceleration both of which are arranged one after the other. When the runner touches the fixed sensing position by light wave or acoustic wave, a CPU located within the electric console gives a command according to the sensing position to accelerate or decelerate the motor such that an immediate control of the rotational speed of the running belt is achieved. In addition, a sensing line for stop can be disposed behind the decelerating sensing line. When the operator continues to be shifted forwards, thereby contacting with the sensing line for stop, CPU gives a command to stop the motor immediately. Thus, the safety of the operator can be more ensured.

Abstract: A treadmill includes a treadbelt disposed in a deck, a motor coupled to drive the treadbelt, an incline controller to selectively adjust the deck to different inclinations, a driver coupled to a microprocessor unit and the motor and the incline controller, to control the motor and the incline controller to adjust the treadbelt to different driving speeds and to adjust the deck to different inclinations. A sensor is coupled to the microprocessor unit, to detect rotational speed of the treadbelt. The driver actuates the motor to increase or to decrease the driving speed of the treadbelt when detected driving speed of the treadbelt is greater or lower than the predetermined average speed of the treadbelt.

Abstract: A lubrication device for a treadmill includes a plurality of dispensing tubes connected between two rails of the frame and a plurality of apertures are defined through a wall of each dispensing tube. The dispensing apertures face an inside of the endless belt located at a lower position. A plurality of input tubes are connected the two ends of the dispensing tubes so that lubricant can be fed into the dispensing tubes via the input tubes such that the inside of the endless belt is lubricated. The customer can easily lubricate the endless belt without removing the endless belt from the frame.

Abstract: An assembled front housing of a treadmill includes a panel, a first side casing and a second side casing respectively laterally connected to two opposite sides of the panel for covering a drive device and a lifting device of the treadmill. The first side casing includes a first connecting portion formed thereon and the second side casing includes a second connecting portion formed thereon. The panel includes a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion respectively laterally extending from the two opposite sides of the panel and respectively connected to the first connecting portion of the first side casing and the second connecting portion of the second side casing.

Abstract: A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined speeds; permit the user to design custom workouts; permit the user to switch between workout programs while the treadmill is in operation; and perform an automatic cooldown program where the duration of the cooldown is a function of the duration of the workout or the user's heart rate. The features also include a stop program responsive to a detector for automatically stopping the treadmill when a user is no longer on the treadmill and a frame tag module attached to the treadmill frame having a non-volatile memory for storing treadmill configuration, and operational and maintenance data. Another included feature is the ability to display the amount of time a user spends in a heart rate zone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved structure of a treadmill, more particularly, to a frame structure of an electrical, collapsible treadmill. The frame structure includes a front frame assembly, a rear frame assembly and elevation mechanism disposed under the front frame assembly. The elevation mechanism includes a front leg assembly, a rear leg assembly and an elevation device, of which the front leg assembly and rear leg assembly are pivotally and slidably connected to each other, such that the elevation mechanism is able to support the front and rear frame assembly by means of scissors type supporting structures without the need of a base. When in use, the treadmill can be kept stable without the need of any extra fastening means; whereas when being stored, the treadmill can be folded by only flipping over the rear frame assembly upward. This design makes the convenience in storage and reduces the costs in assembling and manufacturing.

Abstract: An exercise device. A body, display, plurality of treads and risers, transmission device, elevating device, handrail, controller, panel, and display provide operation wherein the treads and risers pivot on the transmission device. In a stairclimber orientation, the risers bracket the treads on the transmission device, moving by means thereof. In a treadmill configuration, the treads and the risers rotate to lie on the transmission device, forming a consecutive surface thereon.