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7618347 Training control method and apparatus using biofeedback  
In a training control method using biofeedback, and an apparatus using the method, the method includes setting a target exercise zone for a user based on a bio-signal from the user, the target...
7618346 System and method for controlling an exercise apparatus  
The various embodiments of the present invention generally provide a control system and a process for an exercise apparatus configurable into a combined treadmill and stepper mode. The apparatus...
7618345 Exercise equipment with universal PDA cradle  
An exercise machine has a universal holder that is adapted to facilitate communication between the machine and a variety of portable electronic device configurations. The universal holder can be...
7608016 Portable isometric exercise device with resistance generated by a spring force, including an electronic light or sound indicator to signal that a constant force level is being maintained  
The present invention is a portable isometric exercise device with resistance generated by a spring force including an electronic light or sound indicator to signal that a constant force level is...
7604571 Exercise device with a user-defined exercise mode  
An exercise device including a support surface and at least two position sensors arranged along a sensing plane relative to the support surface, with the position sensors adapted to detect a...
7604570 Exercise device having position verification feedback  
An exercise device having position verification feedback capabilities. In one embodiment, the exercise device generally includes a base unit defining a support surface, at least two position...
7601099 Method for providing a feedback-controlled exercise routine  
A method for providing a feedback-controlled exercise routine for a user by providing a predetermined sequence of movements for the user; sensing movements of the user during the sequence;...
7601098 Personal training device using GPS data  
A personal training device ( 10 ) adapted to assist a user in reaching performance goals, navigating, and accumulating performance statistics. In a preferred embodiment, the device broadly...
7601096 Exercise equipment abuse prevention control system and network employing same  
An exercise device abuse-prevention control system is provided to help prevent users of community or shared exercise equipment from spending too much time on the equipment and not allowing other...
7594873 Exercise-data management server apparatus and exercise-data management system  
Disclosed is an exercise-data management system, which comprises a wristband 8 including an IC chip 7 recording therein unique information for authenticating a participant, a studio gate 3 ...
7591760 Method and system for generating an exercise program  
A method and system provides a customized exercise (conditioning) program for the user using a computer. A plurality of different measurements (parameters) are input using the computer, and based...
7588516 Virtual reality system locomotion interface utilizing a pressure-sensing mat  
A virtual reality system transposes a user's position and movement in real space to virtual space. The virtual reality system includes a locomotion interface that outputs signals indicative of a...
7575536 Method and apparatus for remote interactive exercise and health equipment  
An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the...
7572205 System and methodology for endurance training  
A method and system for assisting a user in maintaining a predetermined pace along a track with a specific predetermined end goal. The preferred embodiment uses a PDA or similar device to allow a...
7566290 Personal training device using GPS data  
A personal training device ( 10 ) adapted to assist a user in reaching performance goals, navigating, and accumulating performance statistics. In a preferred embodiment, the device broadly...
7563207 Stretching machine with real time flexibility feedback  
A muscle stretching machine designed to provide the user with easy system of functional stretching and also provide the user with flexibility feedback information as to the performance of the...
7559877 Interactive exercise device and system  
An interactive exercise device for measuring and displaying exercise performance parameters, the interactive exercise device including a step measuring device that outputs a step signal...
7558526 Methods, devices, systems and computer program products for providing interactive activity programs for use with portable electric devices  
Methods, systems, devices and computer program products are provided for providing interactive activity programs to a user of a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device is...
7556589 Total body exercise methods and apparatus  
An exercise apparatus includes a frame, an arm supporting member, and a leg supporting member. A sensor is connected to at least one of the arm supporting member and the leg supporting member,...
7549947 Mobile systems and methods for health, exercise and competition  
An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the...
7537546 Systems and methods for controlling the operation of one or more exercise devices and providing motivational programming  
The present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing exercise devices with motivational programming. The programming includes motivational content and control signals,...
7534206 Navigation-assisted fitness and dieting device  
A navigation-assisted fitness device broadly comprising a location determining component, a fitness monitoring component and a display. The location determining component determines location data...
7532977 Portable personal positioner  
A portable personal positioner for determining the geographical position of the user without employing the Global Positioning System (GPS) comprising a signal/position display and a traveling...
7513852 Exercise device having position verification feedback  
An exercise device having position verification feedback capabilities. In one embodiment, the exercise device generally includes a base unit defining a support surface, at least two position...
7510509 Method and apparatus for remote interactive exercise and health equipment  
An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the...
7510508 User interface for a resistance training device and method of use  
A system, method, and device for recording and tracking resistance training parameters in connection with a resistance training workout. A specially configured portable recording device has a very...
7507187 Parameter sensing system for an exercise device  
A treadmill includes a frame, a deck assembly, at least one deck deflection sensor, and a control system. The deck assembly is supported by the frame. The deck assembly includes a longitudinally...
7507183 Health club exercise records system  
A health club exercise records system in which members to the health club are given a handheld device that is pre-programmed by the trainer or health club operator to record different exercise...
7500937 Diet compliance system  
A computer-based system for monitoring and improving a user's dietary compliance by providing the user with multiple forms of feedback designed to encourage adherence to a dietary program. In one...
7497807 Interactive computer simulation enhanced exercise machine  
A computer simulation enhanced exercise device is provided which engages the user by directly relating the users exercise motion in real time to a visual simulation or interactive game. The...
7497806 Exercise apparatus for a person with muscular deficiency  
An exercise system ( 10 ) for exercising at least one limb, such as the legs, of a subject with spinal cord injury or deficiency. The system ( 10 ) comprises an exercise bicycle ( 20 ) having a...
7491154 Bicycle simulation system  
To realize a light steering handle operation similar to that of a real bicycle, and to obtain an appearance similar to that of a real bicycle. A bicycle simulation system has a turnable steering...
7491153 Combined exercise management and entertainment unit  
A combined exercise management and entertainment unit includes a sensor for sensing a user's body state during exercise and producing an exercise signal to a microprocessor, so as to calculate the...
7481739 Lower limb function training device  
A lower limb function training device for rehabilitation of the lower extremities of a user includes: a single foot rest adapted to receive both feet of the user side by side on an upper surface; a...
7479092 Exercise machine  
An exercise machine ( 1 ) comprises means ( 10 ) for performing an exercise, allowing a user to perform at least one predetermined gymnastic exercise, and adjusting means ( 20 ), for adjusting the...
7476181 Exercise apparatus with dual function common stop switch assembly  
Exercise apparatus, including treadmills having an endless loop belt driven by an electric motor to exercise the user, has a dual function common stop switch assembly at a singular location on a...
7470216 Exercise intra-repetition assessment system  
An intra-repetition exercise system which allows comparison of actual performance of intra-repetition exercise characteristics ( 2 ) to pre-established target performance of intra-repetition...
7465256 Treadmill arrangement  
A treadmill arrangement, which comprises a treadmill and also a transmitter ( 31 ) that is arranged to be connectable to a treadmill user and to transmit an electromagnetic signal ( 30 ), at least...
7455622 Systems for interaction with exercise device  
An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer in real-time communication. The exercise device includes an exercise mechanism having a movable element for movement in...
7455621 Free-weight exercise monitoring and feedback system and method  
A retrofittable exercise data collection system and method of collection of data concerning the performance of weightlifters and the like which can be attached to a power rack used by weightlifters...
7455620 Method for interpreting forces and torques exerted by a left and right foot on a dual-plate treadmill  
A method for interpreting data representing forces and torques exerted by a right and left foot on a first and second plate treadmill to determine forces and torques exerted on the right and left...
7454313 Hierarchical workload monitoring for optimal subordinate tasking  
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...
7452310 Leisure fitness equipment with oxygen-supplying function  
The present invention provides a leisure fitness equipment with oxygen-supplying function, comprising a leisure fitness device, an oxygenerator and a control device, said oxygenerator is fixed or...
7448984 Passive exercise apparatus  
Apparatus for passively exercising at least a portion of a human body includes an inflatable bag which exerts a force during inflation, an electrical air pump disposed in fluid communication with...
7442150 Leg strength measuring apparatus  
A leg strength measuring apparatus is capable of measuring a gravity center distribution of loads and leg strength which can in turn serve as a reference for the selection of a ski, a snowboard,...
7435202 Elliptical step distance measurement  
In an elliptical step exercise apparatus distance traveled can be approximated by determining the portion of the ellipse traversed by a foot pedal where the user applies force to the pedal. This...
7430675 Anticipatory power management for battery-powered electronic device  
Methods and apparatus for managing power consumption of a battery-powered electronic device are disclosed. According to one embodiment, power management can take action to reduce power consumption...
7421369 Activity recognition apparatus, method and program  
There is provided an activity recognition apparatus for detecting an activity of a subject. The apparatus includes: a sensor unit including a plurality of linear motion sensors configured to detect...
7418862 Electromechanical force-magnitude, force-angle sensor  
An electromechanical force sensor uses a rotating element that aligns with the force and may carry a force magnitude sensor simplifying and providing more accurate measurement of force-angle and...
7402125 Electronic console with a system for indicating the motion power  
An electronic console with a system for indicating the motion power having one large indicating area with light color change and one setting/comparing area. Judging from the change of light color...