Systems and methods for providing an improved exercise device with access to motivational programming over telephone communication connection lines

Abstract

The present invention relates to systems and methods for controlling exercise equipment with one or more control signals associated with an exercise program received from a telephone answering service. The exercise device includes an input device (22) through which a user can request an exercise program from a telephone answering service (18). The answering service sends the selectable options to the fitness device, which presents the options to the user. In response to the user selecting a particular option, the telephone answering service sends the selected exercise program including one or more control signals to the exercise device. The exercise device identifies one or more control signals by detecting an audible representation of the one or more control signals or by analyzing a received electronic representation of an exercise program, and controls one or more components of the exercise device based on such one or more control signals. Multiple operating parameters.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to providing exercise programs to exercise equipment. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for providing improved exercise devices that enable remote access to stored exercise programs including motivational content and one or more control signals. Background technique [0002] In recent years, there has been a trend of consumers becoming healthier and more body conscious. These consumers want to find new and varied ways to exercise, either individually or in groups. Many consumers purchase home fitness equipment or devices to allow the consumer to avoid the problems associated with exercising in a health club or gym, such as high annual fees, the need to exercise at a location far from the consumer's home, and at specific times Difficulty using particular types of exercise equipment or equipment, or similar problems. [0003] However, a common problem with home fitness devices is ince...

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[0003] However, a common problem with home fitness devices is incentivizing consumers to use the device or device on a consistent and ongoing basis

Additionally, workouts performed by consumers using fitness equipment or devices, whether at home or in a health club or gym, involve repetitive movements, which can quickly become monotonous and boring in the case of an individual exercising alone

[0004] However, one major disadvantage of group training is that it is usually only available in health clubs, and as such, is not as convenient as personal fitness and less comfortable than in your own home

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