An exercise apparatus

Abstract

A portable system retrieves one or more exercise programs from a remote communication system that provides motivational content for a user exercising upon an exercise mechanism. The exercise program further includes at least one control signal that controls one or more operating parameters of the exercise mechanism. The portable system includes a control device configured to retrieve the exercise program and deliver the motivational content to the user by way of an audio delivery device, while delivering the control signals to the exercise mechanism. A sensor communicates with the control device and tracks one or more measurable parameters of the user during the user's performance of the exercise program. Data representative of the one or more measurable parameters can be delivered to the control device for delivery to the remote communication system.

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[0001] This application is a divisional application of the application number 01821696.X, and the title of the invention is "Method and system for controlling exercise equipment using portable remote equipment". technical field [0002] The present invention relates to exercise institutions, and in particular to systems and methods for providing a portable remote device capable of controlling the operation of an exercise institution while providing motivational content to exercising individuals. Background technique [0003] In an attempt to improve their health and fitness, consumers are purchasing a plethora of home exercise equipment. A common challenge with exercise equipment is to motivate the purchaser to use the equipment consistently and constantly. Typically, many exercise devices involve repetitive motions, which can quickly become tiresome for an individual exercising alone. By not exercising consistently over a period of time, an exercising individual cannot ach...

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Problems solved by technology

[0008] While each of the above approaches has provided some advances in motivating and encouraging the exercising individual, there are still limitations.

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