Counting device for push-up exercise

Abstract

A counting device for counting repetitions and timing a push-up exercise includes a device body and a counter assembly having a display and a plurality of actuation buttons thereon. The counter assembly fits within a deformable foam ring that forms the top of the device. During exercise, a user depresses the foam ring downward with their chest a given distance so as to trigger at least one sensor in the counter assembly to register a repetition count on the display, along with an elapsed time of the exercise. The counter assembly can be fixed within the device, or a display unit thereof may be removable so that the device and display unit are configured for wireless communication.

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technical field [0001] Example embodiments are generally directed to a counting device for push-up exercises. Background technique [0002] The push-up is one of man's oldest and perhaps most effective exercises. Military and competitive sports teams around the world use the push-up exercise as a measure of general fitness. [0003] When exercising, many users need to keep a count of the repetitions performed. Historically, when a user needs to time the number of repetitions performed, the user typically has to keep a mental count and watch a clock or watch and / or set a timer on the clock or watch. If the user is performing a push-up exercise, counting repetitions over a specified period of time can prove difficult. [0004] Counting devices have been developed to solve this problem. Generally, for push-up exercises, counters have been developed in which the user touches a sensor (eg, a button) with his or her chest. The sensor actuates a switch or counter inside the ho...

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Problems solved by technology

[0005] However, conventional physical touch sensor counters cannot simultaneously count push-up repetitions and time the workout

Additionally, conventional counters do not provide a "give-way" in the event the exerciser is unable to support their body in a push-up position; the contact surface is usually a static pad and the counter body is generally rigid

Proximity sensor is not suitable for counting push up exercise and therefore has no effect on it

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