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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7128691 | Hip hop aerobic exercise doll An aerobic exercise system for encouraging a person to exercise more which includes a doll having movable extremities which at least include arms and legs which are capable of moving in a predetermined aerobic manner. An aerobic video displays predetermined movement... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6921351 | 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 exercise apparatus. The system further includes a remote system havin... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6796927 | Exercise assistance controlling method and exercise assisting apparatus A running machine 1 is provided with an exercise monitoring unit 40 for turning a running belt 14 on which a user runs by means of a motor 15 and monitoring a running state of the user based on a driven state of the running belt 14. | 09/28/2004 |
| 6682351 | Method and system for monitoring the posture of a user at a training apparatus In a method and system for monitoring the posture of a user during the use of a training apparatus, sensors are attached to the body of the user and possibly to specific locations of the training apparatus for acquiring specific kinematic parameters. The ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6679812 | Momentum-free running exercise machine for both agonist and antagonist muscle groups using controllably variable bi-directional resistance A computer controlled exercise machine, particularly adapted for running exercises, virtually eliminates inertial effects and controls resistance to pushing and pulling as a function of instantaneous position in a stroke and/or instantaneous velocity, usi... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6659916 | Exercise system An exercise system includes a plurality of exercise terminals, wherein a workout of an exerciser includes at least two exercises performed at one or more of the exercise terminals. Each exercise terminal includes a communication device for communicating t... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6638198 | Exercise system An exercise system includes a plurality of exercise terminals, wherein a workout of an exerciser includes at least two exercises performed at one or more of the exercise terminals. Each exercise terminal includes a communication device for communicating t... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6632161 | Apparatus and a method for loading weights Apparatus and a method for varying the load on an exercise machine is provided. The apparatus includes at least one load-bearing member having a plurality of receivers formed therein, and a plurality of weights in slidable communication with the at least ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6604419 | Apparatus and method for measuring the maximum speed of a runner over a prescribed distance A method and apparatus for calculating, presenting, recalling and recording the maximum running speed of a user over a prescribed distance in miles per hour or meters per second. The result is shown in digital and iconic form on a liquid crystal display (... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6561952 | Turning control device for a virtual stationary bike A turning control device for a virtual stationary bike includes a video monitor and a computer program. The program is driven by a flywheel of the bike to show images of a rider on the bike on a road. A control case is fixed at the lower end of the handle... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6543769 | Snowboard apparatus A simulator for snowboarding, skateboarding, water skiing and the like includes a substantially flat board having a support which permits three degrees of freedom of motion. The support can include a convex body which, in combination with a thrust receivi... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6522255 | Handle sensor for detecting signals from human body to a signal processing circuit In a signal processing circuit the detector of which is handle sensor, the tubular handle sensor thereof includes an insulating inner layer and a holdable conducting outer layer, the bottom and the right and left sides of the conducting outer layer are en... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6503173 | Interactive programmable fitness interface system A personalized training system, and a method of fitness training, are disclosed. The personalized training system includes a fitness device, into which a user enters a first plurality of user information, including a choice of an automated interactive lea... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6475115 | Computer exercise system A computer exercise system for requiring a user to exercise prior to being granted access to use a computer. The computer exercise system includes a computer having a processor, an exercise device and a scanner connected between the computer and exercise ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6450922 | Electronic exercise system A physical activity monitor, during a first period, records data characterizing a physical activity by a user, and an exercise device uses the recorded data of the physical activity monitor to simulate the physical activity for the user during a second pe... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6439893 | Web based, on-line system and method for assessing, monitoring and modifying behavioral characteristic A system and method for interactively assessing at least one characteristic of a user on-line, developing a personal growth strategy and monitoring the person's progress with respect to the personal growth strategy.... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6368251 | Machine force application control with safety braking system and exercise method A machine force system and control for an exercise device is disclosed. The device includes a drive motor and a brake the combination of which is mechanically fastened to the input shaft of a clutch. This clutch can take a variety of forms but is preferab... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6244988 | Interactive exercise system and attachment module for same An improved interactive exercise system is disclosed. A simplified device for connecting fitness equipment such as an exercise bicycle to a computer is equipped with a game control device (e.g. industry standard computers equipped with a joystick or game ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6228000 | Machine and method for measuring strength of muscles with aid of a computer Method and apparatus for testing the muscle strength of a subject wherein both static and dynamic strength tests are conducted on the subject during which forces exerted by the muscles are measured by devices which are connected to a computer and a displa... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6171218 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus includes an exercise device, a memory including a first memory portion, and a receiver for receiving exercise programs transmitted over a first communication link. A control unit supplies received exercise programs to the first memor... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6159130 | Measuring method and measuring system The invention relates to a measuring method and a measuring system, particularly suited for measuring the function of at least one organ of a user non-invasively. The system comprises a transmitter unit (200) attached to the user's body, and a receiver un... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6149550 | Muscle strength testing apparatus A muscle strength testing and measuring apparatus contains a bar-like strength testing mechanism slidably placed over a pair of upright posts for adjustment of vertical position and allowing a variety of muscle groups to be tested by the user without any ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6093119 | Football training and evaluation apparatus A football training and evaluation apparatus has a frame, a contacting element, and a force transferring member connected to the frame and the contacting element. A measuring-signaling element is connected to the force transferring member and is adapted t... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6090022 | Exercise apparatus A exercise apparatus for exercising a user's stomach, back and leg muscles. The exercise apparatus includes a base frame with a front post upwardly extending therefrom. A bench is pivotally coupled to the base frame and attached to the front post. A backr... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6077193 | Tracking system for promoting health fitness This invention provides a system which allows users to personally create his or her own individual exercise program using any existing type of exercise machine, such as treadmills, bicycles, stair-climbers, weight lifting and the like. The invention provi... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6059692 | 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 exercise apparatus. The system further includes a remote s... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6059576 | Training and safety device, system and method to aid in proper movement during physical activity An electronic device, system and method to monitor and train an individual on proper motion during physical movement. The system employs an electronic device which tracks and monitors an individual's motion through the use of an accelerometer capable of m... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6050924 | Exercise system An exercise system includes a plurality of exercise terminals, wherein a workout of an exerciser includes at least two exercises performed at one or more of the exercise terminals. Each exercise terminal includes a communication device for communicating t... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6033344 | Fitness apparatus with heart rate control system and method of operation A method and apparatus for maintaining the heart rate of a user of a fitness apparatus at a scheduled target rate by varying the resistance of a first resistance mechanism with respect to a second resistance mechanism. To increase the heart rate, the resi... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6014078 | Monitoring system for weight lifting implements A monitoring system is provided for detecting and identifying weight lifting implements placed on a weight lifting storage device, such as a rack. In the event the implements are placed in improper locations on the storage device, the monitoring system is... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6013009 | Walking/running heart rate monitoring system A process of using a heart rate monitor to construct a user's personal heart rate curve, and using the heart rate curve to forecast the user's personal caloric expenditure on the basis of the user's heart rate while walking or running. A sub-unit installe... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5976083 | Portable aerobic fitness monitor for walking and running A personal fitness monitoring device and a method for assessing the fitness of an individual as the individual exercises includes using a pedometer to determine and output data representing the locomotion of the individual. A heart rate monitor determines... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5947869 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus includes an exercise device and a control unit having a port for receiving a portable memory module storing one or more exercise programs, selecting circuitry for selecting exercise programs stored on the portable memory module, and ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5944635 | Safety shutdown and latch off A motorized exercise apparatus energized by a power source. An electronically commutated motor drives the exercise apparatus. A commutation switch selectively connects the power source to the motor and conducts a switch current when the power supply is co... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5921891 | Adaptive interactive exercise system An improved user monitor 102 is a component of the illustrated monitoring system. This system includes a master data processor in the form of a computer 101 arranged to store physical parameter data for a plurality of users. Each user is provided with a u... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5919115 | Adaptive exercise machine An apparatus and method for controlling the torque of an exercise machine acting on a user is disclosed. The invention determines the torque which the user is able to exert at different positions and velocities, and develops a strength model of the user. ... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5916063 | Portable memory-mediated system and method for providing customized training program for user of plural units of exercise apparatus A system for programming training on exercise apparatus, with a series of exercises defining a personalized program, includes a central unit with first processor and a bi-directional data transferor; a portable medium, with a portable memory for data stor... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5913684 | Computer controlled robotic system for unencumbered movement A locomotion simulator has two independently controlled movable footpads. Each footpad is positioned dynamically in three-dimensions. The top of each footpad has a controlled rotational motion, and the assembly having the two footpads is rotated under con... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5904484 | Interactive motion training device and method The invention provides a three-dimensional, digitized motion template, a motion training device, a network of devices, and a method for enabling a student to interactively emulate in real time the three-dimensional, actual moving image of an instructor pe... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5897457 | Athletic performance monitoring system An athletic performance evaluation device utilizes ultrasonic sensing circuitry or infrared sensing circuitry, a vibration sensitive switch, and an audio input to signal a microprocessor to start a timing function that calculates therefrom an objective ev... | 04/27/1999 |
