Programmable adaptable resistance exercise system and method

a resistance exercise and adaptable technology, applied in the field of exercise equipment, can solve the problems of failure of muscle, injury to the body, and very limited scope of exercises, so as to maximize the amount of muscle growth or endurance, optimize growth benefits, and minimize effort expended
US20070202992A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-30GRASSHOFF ERIC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
GRASSHOFF ERIC
Publication Date
2007-08-30
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A programmable adaptive resistance exercise system and method. New type of resistance allows a user to maximize amount of muscle growth benefit while minimizing the effort to attain that level. Resistance level may be controlled by computer based on position or any derivate thereof with respect to time. Resistance is adaptive since force level used throughout exercise range is based on current and past performance data. Level of effort and force versus time profile combinations are unlimited. Rest calculated based on the current and past performance data. May utilize hardware having a motor, an exercise interface (such as an bar or handle for example), a position sensor, digital input device to identify someone, computer configured to control the motor and exercise interface using current and past personal training data, calculate an exercise program based on preference and a time for subsequent workout, optionally alert a user when time to workout.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the field of exercise equipment and the methods of use thereof. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, one or more embodiments of the invention enable a programmable adaptive resistance system and method based on present and past training information for a particular user.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] There are many health benefits associated with exercise. The health and fitness industry offers a wide variety of products and services designed to improve these benefits. One theory of muscular development is that muscles must be contracted past their normal range of capability in order to improve the fitness gains afforded by general exercise.

[0005] In order to stress a muscle, contraction is performed against some sort of resistance. Theoretically, by increasing the resistance against which the muscle is contracted, any desired amount of ...

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