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Exercise Apparatus with Computer Workstation

a technology of exercise equipment and workstation, which is applied in the direction of gymnastic exercise, domestic applications, furniture parts, etc., can solve the problems of limiting non-exercise features, incompatible use in spaces, and obesity becoming a major health crisis

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-02
POWELL STEVEN D
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[0006] The present invention solves the problem of the prior art by describing an apparatus which enables the user to engage in various types of health-enhancing exercises while simultaneously performing computer and office w

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Obesity has become a major health crisis in America.
The configuration of the furniture makes it incompatible for use in spaces characteristic of offices, cubicles, home, school and fitness center settings.
Such devices are geared toward heavy aerobic exercise, and thus limit non-exercise features to those that can only be utilized during heavy exercise.

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[0009] The present invention comprises a multi-function apparatus which integrates an exercise device with a computer workstation. The exercise device is preferably a treadmill, step machine, or stationary bicycle. The computer workstation is attached to the exercise device, and comprises adjustable computer monitor, keyboard / mouse and desk surfaces. Shelves and brackets may additionally be mounted to the exercise device for storage of computer towers, telephones and other office equipment. The apparatus may be adjustable such that the user can conduct office work without exercising.

[0010]FIG. 1 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Multi-function apparatus 10 comprises exercise device 100, an integrated computer workstation 200, and an adjustable desktop working surface 300.

[0011] In the FIG. 1 embodiment, exercise device 100 is a treadmill for walking or slow running. Exercise device 100 further comprises user input 122 with which the user adjusts the exer...

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Abstract

A multi-function apparatus integrating an exercise device with a computer workstation. The exercise device is preferably a treadmill, step machine, or stationary bicycle. The computer workstation is attached to the exercise device, and comprises adjustable computer monitor, keyboard / mouse and desk surfaces.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] Obesity has become a major health crisis in America. Societal changes in diet, exercise, and common occupational activities have each contributed to this epidemic. Many Americans spend a major portion of their workday at a desk in offices or at home, working with a computer, telephone and reading material. There is minimal opportunity for calorie-burning exercise during such work time. [0002] Recent research in the field of obesity has indicated that a technique called “Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis” (NEAT) may be effective in weight loss and weight control therapies. NEAT employs an exercise protocol in which the participant is active at very low exertion rates for relatively long periods of time. For example, a user may employ NEAT by walking on a treadmill significantly slower than her natural walking speed, but continues walking for several hours. The user thus avoids becoming winded and only minimally perspires. In addition, the NEAT tec...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B22/02A63B23/00
CPCA63B22/0056A63B22/0605A63B71/0622A63B22/02A47B2220/06
Inventor POWELL, STEVEN D.
Owner POWELL STEVEN D
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