Motivational displays and methods for exercise machine

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-23
UNISEN INC DBA STAR TRAC
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[0014] For purposes of summarizing the disclosure, certain aspects, advantages and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any particular

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However, even in light of the foregoing, traditional stationary exercise machines do not provide the user with a motivational exercise routine

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[0020] In certain embodiments of the invention, a stationary exercise machine, such as a stepper, simulates the climbing of one or more predefined objects of general or specific interest. For example, the stationary exercise machine may include a user interface, such as a motivational display, that informs the user of his or her progress in “climbing” the selected object. For instance, the exercise machine may correlate an amount of the user's exercise with climbing a particular percentage or portion (e.g., number of floors) of the object.

[0021] In certain embodiments, the user is able to initiate a workout program by selecting from a list of predefined objects, such as landmarks, or is able to input information regarding a particular object that he or she would like to climb during an exercise routine. The exercise machine may monitor the number of user steps and / or step height to calculate the user's progress up and / or down the object. In certain further embodiments, the exercise...

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A stationary exercise machine includes a system for simulating a climb of a landmark or other selected geographic location or structure. The exercise machine includes an electronic control system that monitors pedal movement and that controls a display for depicting a progress in the simulated climb. For example, the control system may include a processor that determines the height of a selected landmark, determines the height of each selected step, monitors the number of steps in the simulated climb, and that outputs a signal for displaying the progress of the user's simulated climb. For instance, the display may include a silhouette of a block pyramid whose levels are filled in based on a percentage of the climb. In certain embodiments, the control system also adjusts a resistive load based on a current force of the user in pumping the pedals.

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RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims priority benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 772,625, filed Feb. 13, 2006, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus having a motivational display and electronic methods for motivating a user during a workout routine. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Trends towards physical fitness awareness have led to an increase in the number of individuals exercising to keep physically fit. Stationary exercise machines, such as stepping machines or “steppers,” have become popular choices for exercise enthusiasts who are unable to engage in outdoor exercise or who want to avoid the attendant inconvenience of outdoor exercise. [0006] Indoor exercise, however, does have disadvantages. For example, users of stationary exercise machines generally experienc...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B71/00A63B22/04
CPCA63B21/0053A63B21/154A63B22/0056A63B24/00A63B69/0022A63B69/06A63B2220/36A63B69/182A63B2022/0038A63B2071/0641A63B2220/30A63B2220/34A63B69/18
Inventor WALLACE, GREGORY ALLENMEEKS, JEFFREY A.
Owner UNISEN INC DBA STAR TRAC
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