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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157708 | Sensing applications for exercise machines Sensing applications for exercise machines are described. An example sensing application for profiling a workout session of an exercise machine comprises a user interface to input physical characteristics or workout parameters. A sensor is operatively coupled to the... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8152695 | Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems and methods Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can all... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8152696 | Exercise apparatus and methods An exercise apparatus including a video display. In certain embodiments the apparatus includes an integrated platform. Memory within the apparatus contains a library of instructional exercise programs, such as yoga, Pilates, body toning and stretching routines. The ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8092346 | Exercise system An example exercise system includes an exercise apparatus having a processor and a movable element and a device coupled to the exercise apparatus and to a communication network. The device is configured to receive an exercise program and to output the exercise progr... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8047966 | Interfacing portable media devices and sports equipment Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow sports or other equipment, such as gym or other cardio equipment, to write data to a media player. Examples further provide the uploading of this data to a computer and third-party website. To monitor progress, the third-p... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8038579 | System for training and evaluating bilateral symmetric force output of upper limbs A system for training and evaluating bilateral symmetric force output of upper limbs has a force application unit of bilateral upper limbs, a movable link unit, a signal conversion unit, a computing unit and a driving unit. The force application unit of bilateral up... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8033959 | Portable fitness monitoring systems, and applications thereof Portable fitness monitoring systems, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a portable fitness monitoring system includes: a portable fitness monitoring device; a sensor in wireless communication with the portable fitness monitoring device for se... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8029411 | Systems and methods of monitoring exercises and ranges of motion Systems and methods are provided for remotely a monitoring an individual's ability to carry out a various exercise activities and to evaluate the individual's range of motion. The individual can stand or sit in the field of view of the camera and carry out a set of ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7981002 | Interval fitness training A computer-implemented method and/or computer program product for developing a physical fitness regimen, including establishing individualized physical fitness parameters based upon individualized information; obtaining physical fitness data from one or more compute... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7951046 | Device, method and computer program product for tracking and monitoring an exercise regimen An exercise regimen tracking and monitoring device includes an electronic data recording device that allows users to manage their exercise regimens in a hands free manner. The device has a hand-held body provided with a display screen having graphical illustrating c... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7942784 | Sports specific training program application A sports specific training program application for creating a customizable training program for an athlete of a particular sport. The sports specific training program application includes a user interface preferably connected to and accessible through a network, the... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7938753 | Training apparatus and training method A training apparatus includes: a storing means for storing therein targeted goal command information indicating correct input order of commands necessary to perform a targeted operation for each of individual targeted operations; and a control means, wherein the con... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7931563 | Virtual trainer system and method A system, apparatus and method for managing health of different individuals by means of a virtual trainer over a network. Reference training data is made available to at least one individual. The exercise motion of the individual or end-user is recorded by using a p... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7927253 | Sports electronic training system with electronic gaming features, and applications thereof A sports electronic training system with electronic gaming features, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, the system comprises at least one monitor and a portable electronic processing device for receiving data from the at least one monitor and... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7922622 | Method for improving strength, flexibility, and coordination A method of increasing strength, flexibility, and coordination that may establish a person's baseline strength, flexibility, and coordination, while identifying any deficiencies to establish an exercise regimen to address those deficiencies. The method may also incl... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7914420 | Sensing applications for exercise machines Sensing applications for exercise machines are described. An example sensing application for profiling a workout session of an exercise machine comprises selecting at least one workout parameter or inputting at least one physical characteristic of a user and operati... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7901326 | User-specific performance monitor, method, and computer software product A method for determining an exertion parameter during physical exercise, user-specific performance monitor implementing the method, and computer software product. The method includes determining a propagation variable characterizing the user's propagation; determini... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7841967 | Method and apparatus for providing fitness coaching using a mobile device A method and apparatus providing fitness coaching including a mobile device to enable a user to receive a tailored fitness session. ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7824310 | Exercise apparatus providing mental activity for an exerciser An exercise apparatus includes an input device, a communication circuit connected to a communication link, and a display device. A control circuit controls the communication circuit to contact a computer connected to the communication link in response to exerciser i... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7815548 | Training coordinator device and method A training coordinator device is in communication with a training transducer integrated in an exercise article. The training coordinator device receives training schedule data, for example, via an internet link, and uses this schedule to prompt and encourage a user ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7771320 | Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems and methods Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can all... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7771321 | Exercise management system A system for managing exercise of an animal such as a human being so that the motion of the animal is induced with an appropriate scale and rhythm in accordance with the physiological conditions of the animal is provided. According to the exercise management system ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7722504 | Method for measuring physical fitness and creating athletic training regimens for particular sports Disclosed is a method for creating a fitness training program based on performing neuromuscular and muscular performance tests on an individual, analyzing the results of the neuromuscular and muscular performance tests, and creating the fitness training program base... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7678023 | Method for providing mental activity for an exerciser A mental activity for an exerciser exercising on an exercise apparatus connected to a communication link is provided by contacting a computer connected to the communication link and providing a display of mental activity data such as sports scores, stock prices or a... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7662065 | Method and apparatus to provide daily goals in accordance with historical data A method and apparatus for identifying a raw target exercise level for a user and applying a goal setting algorithm to adjust the raw target exercise level for the user, the adjustment made in accordance with analysis of the user's data, and displaying an adjusted t... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7641592 | Interval fitness training A computer-implemented method and/or computer program product for developing a physical fitness regimen, including establishing individualized physical fitness parameters based upon individualized information; obtaining physical fitness data from one or more compute... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7585252 | Personal training device using multi-dimensional spatial audio A personal training device is provided for a participant of pace-based physical training. The device includes an input for receiving an input signal indicative of a pace of the participant, and a comparator coupled to the input for comparing the pace of the particip... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7503878 | Position monitoring device 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. ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 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, ski boots, or snowboarding boots appropriate for a user of the apparatu... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7435203 | Stride adjustment program In an elliptical step exercise apparatus where stride length can be varied the various user programs can take advantage of this feature to provide for an enhanced workout. A control system can be used to implement a preprogrammed exercise routine such as a hill prog... | 10/14/2008 |
| 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 in the indicating area, the observer (operator himself and other relat... | 07/22/2008 |
| RE40401 | Therapeutic exercise program A therapeutic exercise program for treating a patient whose abnormal condition, regardless of its nature and origin, is indicated by a resting heart pulse rate that deviates from the normal resting rate and a maximum heart pulse rate obtainable by physical exertion ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7371216 | Method for assessing the metabolic basis of physical fitness The present invention includes a method for assessing the fitness of an individual. In one embodiment, the method comprises providing a physical fitness value of an individual by measuring a first trial of an activity conducted by the individual to provide a first m... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7366565 | Exercise machine, physical strength evaluation method and pulse rate meter In an exercise machine, when a measurement starts, an electrocardiographic signal is detected by an electrocardiographic sensor 1 (ST33), a load drive is started (ST4), and heartbeat rate intervals of the electrocardiographic signal are sequenti... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357756 | System for creating a personalized fitness video for an individual An assessment of an individual with respect to flexibility, cardiovascular condition, body fat composition, muscular strength and condition, as well as other health conditions and limitations is made. Based on this assessment a specific fitness plan is determined fo... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353137 | Shoe-based weight measuring system A shoe-based weight measuring system, comprising: a shoe; one or more weight sensitive detectors constructed and arranged with the shoe to sense weight of a person wearing the shoe and walking or standing; a processor for processing signals from the detectors to det... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7318793 | Push up/pull up exercise apparatus and methods for use Exercise devices that have a novel mechanical that allow the force required to do push-ups, pull-ups or dips to be varied to aid with athletic training. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7310549 | Dive computer with heart rate monitor A dive computer that includes heart rate monitoring capability is provided. The heart rate monitoring is accomplished by a belt that fits around the diver's chest, and the information is wirelessly transmitted to the dive computer. The heart rate information may be ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7294099 | Stretching exercise apparatus and methods An apparatus and method for improving flexibility in a user. The apparatus may include: a base frame having forward lateral, medial, and rear lateral supports; a post having a flexible joint and an upper extremity support; and a user support assembly having forward,... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7247023 | System and method for monitoring weight and nutrition A website provides a weight and nutritional program over a network. The website allows users to input an assessment of a subject, which can be used to generate a weight plan for the subject. The weight plan can include minimum weights for the subject, each of the mi... | 07/24/2007 |
