Device for optimizing physical training

Abstract

Device for optimizing physical training with multiple training devices (01), the use of which is specified by a central control unit (020), wherein each usage sequence is individually adjustable according to exercise force and / or speed, characterized in that a training sequence program (028), preferably common to all exercises, can be created from an algorithm memory (027) using the central control unit (020), wherein, according to the basic data (024) acquired via an input unit (010), at least one code (021) can be selected from the algorithm memory (027) by means of an expert program (038), with which the control for the various training devices (01), including training units that can be exchanged in sequence, can be defined and assigned, wherein the basic data (024) can be acquired directly and / or as weighted subjective data (023) via an input unit (010). wherein the algorithm memory (027) is connected to a memory (036) for plausibility checks, with which contradictory and / or health-endangering exercise units can be excluded at least in the event of a program change (035), and wherein a customer memory (035) is provided for each customer, in which the customer-specific exercise sequence program (028) is specified as a target value program and that the exercise unit performed by the customer can be compared with the respective training device (011; 012; 013; 014; 015; 016; 017) as a corresponding actual value (026) and in the event of a deviation outside a tolerance limit, the customer-specific exercise sequence program (028) can be redefined from the algorithm memory (027) in an adjustment program.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for optimizing physical training.

[0002] Currently, in fitness or gymnastics centers, the alternating use of various training equipment and exercises is usually carried out either by the client's personal selection or under the guidance of a trainer, sports scientist, physiotherapist, or physical therapist, often varying according to their subjective assessment and experience. This involves the use of treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical trainers, rowing machines, professional steppers, upper body trainers, strength trainers, stretching machines, and cable machines, all of which allow for adjustable speed and resistance, and often feature a monitor displaying the training progress. However, it has become apparent that different training and / or recovery outcomes can be achieved with specific exercises and sequences, depending on the client's individual physical condition. Currently, equipment is categorized as cardio, strength, functional, flexibility, and group training.

[0003] It is therefore an object of the invention to optimize a device for body training with several, preferably networked, training devices in such a way that customer-specific use of each of the training devices provided by an individual exercise sequence program for each usage sequence, both in terms of exercise force and / or speed, is user-specifically adjustable and selectable, so that better results can be achieved in age-related complaints, sports medicine, functional rehabilitation and metabolic disorders.

[0004] This problem is solved by the features mentioned in claim 1.

[0005] Further advantages of the invention are achieved with the features of the dependent claims.

[0006] A particular advantage of the invention is that it enables program-guided input of personal basic data, allowing for both absolute and relatively weighted data acquisition. The same applies to the integration of body function data with a recording device, which may also consist of a training device with a test program and / or a video target / actual comparison.

[0007] A particular advantage of the invention also enables data acquisition with a voice and / or control panel-guided query and additional input with a checklist that corresponds to the body complaints and medical treatment program specified in the algorithm memory.

[0008] Another advantage of the invention is that the exercise sequence program, compiled from personalized data and via the algorithm memory into an expert program, can be converted into a code that serves as a control identifier for the various training devices and / or exercise programs, such as screen settings.

[0009] Another advantage of the invention is that an adaptation to new findings in the algorithm memory can perform a plausibility check, which can prevent contradictory and / or health-endangering exercise units, at least in the case of a program change, even if carried out via the Internet.

[0010] A further advantage of the invention makes it possible to provide a customer memory for each customer, in which the customer-specific training sequence program and the training units performed by the customer can be automatically adjusted in a target-actual comparison if a deviation outside a tolerance limit is necessary.

[0011] A further advantage of the invention allows a customer or patient to recognize not only the progress of the current exercise session, but also at least the next training device via a visual and / or acoustic display. This avoids the need for flexible allocation of specific training devices to interchangeable training sessions when multiple people are using certain devices.

[0012] Another advantage of the invention is that a customer-specific exercise program can be transferred to an internet-enabled customer storage device and from there accessed via an app storage device on a mobile data unit of the respective customer - also with visual guidance - and can be used for personal performance monitoring, scheduling and home exercises.

[0013] An advantage of the invention is that subjective data and / or weighted subjective data can be combined with an exercise sequence program, so that a training unit sequence can be created using the data stored in an algorithm memory. In addition to this subjective data, current body function data, e.g., from a training device with resulting test data, can also be used.

[0014] Another advantage is that subjective data can be specified and / or supplemented via voice and / or control panel input by accepting or rejecting it on the control panel.

[0015] Another advantage is that an expert program can select at least one code from the algorithm memory based on the recorded basic data and / or test data, with which the control for the various training devices, including the training units that can be exchanged in sequence, can be defined and assigned.

[0016] Another advantage is that, for example, with an internet connection, the exercise sequence programs used from many thousands of inventions, which are stored in the algorithm memory, can be connected to a memory for plausibility checks, so that contradictory and / or health-endangering exercise units are excluded in the event of a change.

[0017] Another advantage is that a customer memory is to be provided for each customer, in which the customer-specific training program and the training units carried out by the customer can be compared in a target-actual comparison and, if necessary, a readjustment of the customer-specific training program can be carried out automatically in the event of a deviation outside a tolerance limit.

[0018] Another advantage is that the customer-specific exercise program is signaled and / or informed to the customer or patient via a visual and / or audible display at the current and at least the next training device. Furthermore, with a customer-specific exercise program that includes interchangeable units, double bookings of a training device can be avoided, and any changes to the sequence of interchangeable training units can preferably be controlled automatically.

[0019] Another advantage is that a customer-specific training program can be used as an app on the customer's mobile data unit via an internet-enabled customer storage system for progress monitoring, scheduling, and home exercises.

[0020] The invention is described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. These show: Fig. 1: a structural plan of a course designed according to the invention, including training equipment and training areas; and Fig. 2: a flowchart of a control system according to the invention for customer-specific exercise sequence programs.

[0021] Sports scientists, sports trainers and physiotherapists accompany their clients or patients during strength and endurance training, as well as in the treatment of complaints and functional or activity limitations that have been medically diagnosed, for example, in the form of a finding.

[0022] For this purpose, each customer is automatically advised, accompanied and observed during their selected training sequence using the device or method according to the invention, via a course with training equipment and training areas, possibly independently of the trainer.

[0023] Fig.Figure 1 shows a plan of a course designed according to the invention, including training equipment and training areas, preferably built on a base area of ​​8 x 8 meters. In the main room area 01, a central examination table according to the invention is arranged centrally for examinations and manual therapies. The support surface of the central examination table 011 is extended with swiveling and / or height-adjustable additional supports on the longitudinal sides of the central examination table for the arms 2 and on the end faces for the leg supports 3 and head supports 4. The head support 4 is rounded at the front so that the therapist can maintain a relatively equal distance to the individual body parts of the client during their activities. A control panel 010, located nearby for the therapist, enables data input to a central control unit 020 via a data acquisition device 022.

[0024] Along the left side wall in the main room area 01, from front to back, are a stretching machine 012, a cable pulley machine 013, a flexor machine 014, and in the rear corner, a CrossFit station 015 and, to its right, balance equipment 016. To the right of the main room area 01 are the two gait training lanes 017, which are equipped with video cameras 018 for recording and, by superimposing them with previous recordings and / or sample recordings, for gait analysis. All training equipment is equipped with standard training program features and connected to the central control unit 020 via data bus lines 019.

[0025] According to Fig.Figure 2 shows a signal flow diagram illustrating how a customer's or patient's individual basic data (024) can be transmitted from their health card (023) via line 024L to the data acquisition device (022) and supplemented by the control panel input (010) via line 10L. Test data (025) can also be transmitted to the data acquisition device (022). The data acquisition device (022) is connected via line 22L to an algorithm memory (027) containing a large number of bodily functions and impairments. These are compiled using a query algorithm to allow the configuration of a customer's or patient's personal bodily functions, medical conditions, and personal movement limitations (e.g., due to accidents, implants, amputations, and other medical conditions).

[0026] Following a medical history and constitutional self-assessment, a test program can be started by the central control unit 020 with a code 021 on one or more training devices 012 and / or 013 and / or 014 and / or 015 and / or 016, etc. After the customer or patient has completed the test program, their test data 025 is transmitted from a process recording unit 030 of the training devices back to the recording device 022 and supplemented or compared with the existing basic data 024.

[0027] From algorithm memory 027, the central control unit 020 selects the exercise sequence program 028 appropriate for the customer or patient and transmits it to a training device control unit 029 via line 28L1 and to a customer memory 035 via line 28L2. Line 28L2 also provides the exercise sequence program 028 as a target value to a comparator 033, which receives an actual value from the training devices via the process recording unit 030 and the derived body function data 026. After evaluation by the comparator 033, if there is a match, the correct body function data 26 is transmitted to the customer memory 035, as well as to a program control unit 034.

[0028] The respective data, as well as the video data 036 derived from the process recording unit 030, are supplied by the program control unit 034 to the display unit 037, which can be followed by the customer or patient via line 37L on the respective training devices with an optical and / or acoustic display A, which can also strengthen training motivation.

[0029] If the comparator 033 detects a deviation between the data of the exercise sequence program 028 and the body function data 26 from the sequence recording 030, the corresponding difference data are fed back to the algorithm memory 027 via the data line 33L, the deviations are taken into account, and an adapted exercise sequence program 028 is created by the central control unit 020 and supplied to the further training device control 029.

[0030] Furthermore, the data from the customer memory 035 is transferred to an internet app memory 042, which is retrieved by a customer-specific mobile data unit 043 to, for example, monitor exercise progress and scheduling at home and to perform individual exercises. A mobile data unit 043 can also be used to connect to an expert program control 038, which, via a plausibility check station 039, can adapt the algorithm memory 027 to new or additional findings. Of course, input to the expert program control 038 can also be made via the control panel input 010.

[0031] Once all personal data has been recorded, the algorithm storage unit 027 and the central control unit 020 create a scheduled exercise program 028 with the required exercise units, whereby the duration and intensity of the exercises are also controlled according to the needs of the customers or patients.

[0032] The following are some program units, with the human body divided into the following abbreviations: B = leg, H = hip, R = torso (including neck and spine) and S = shoulder and arms.

[0033] An exercise editor specifies which individual, combination, and / or chain exercises should be performed, depending on whether the training is for functional development, optimization, maintenance, or restoration, or whether it is injury-related. Furthermore, the exercise editor can be used to control... 1. Local exercises, 2. Regional exercises, 3. Injury-specific exercises, 4. Intensification exercises, 5. sport-specific exercises, 6. regional combination exercises and 7. overall exercises, as well as 8. cross-training exercises and 9. supplementary exercises are performed.

[0034] 1. Local exercises are isolated exercises with a difficulty level range of 1-5 and an intensity range of 1-3.

[0035] During strength exercises (K:), these can be concentrated on: B Foot / shin / calf / OSVS / OSRS / Add / Abd H Glutes / Hip flexors R Abdomen / Lumbar / Thoracic / Cervical / Chest S delt / biceps / triceps / flexors / extensors

[0036] Static mobilization exercises (SM) can focus on: B Foot / shin / calf / OSVS / OSRS / Add / Abd H Glutes / Hip flexors R Abdomen / Lumbar / Thoracic / Cervical / Chest S delt / biceps / triceps / flexors / extensors

[0037] Dynamic mobilization exercises (DM) can focus on: B Foot / ankle / knee joint H hip joint R LWS / TWS / HWS S Shoulder / Elbow / Wrist

[0038] In coordination exercises (Co I) of local coordination, these can be concentrated on: B Ankle / Knee joint H hip joint R hull S Shoulder / Elbow / Wrist

[0039] 2. Regional exercises include chain strength (chain K) for 3 muscle groups with a difficulty level of 1-5 and an intensity level of 1-3. B chain K, H chain K, R chain K and S chain K. Chain stretching (chain SM) for 3 muscle groups (also dynamic) with an intensity of 1-2 / 1-3 B Chain SM, H Chain SM, R Chain SM, S Chain SM

[0040] The chain mobilization (chain DM) for the 3 joints (also dynamic) has a difficulty level and an intensity level of 1-3. B Chain DM, H Chain DM, R Chain DM, S Chain DM

[0041] The coordination exercises are regional (Ko r) for the entire region (B+H+R+S) with a difficulty level of 1-3 and an intensity level of 1-3.

[0042] 3. Injury-specific exercises are combination exercises for K+SM / K+DM / K+KO (combination) with a difficulty level and an intensity level of 1-3, in case of injury XY combination K / SM or combination K / DM or combination K / KO

[0043] 4. Intensification includes all exercises with passive support of strength exercises (K) with a difficulty level and an intensity level of 1-3 at: B Foot / shin / calf / OSVS / OSRS / Add / Abd H Glutes / Hip flexors R Abdomen / Lumbar / Thoracic / Cervical / Chest S delt / biceps / triceps / flexors / extensors or Static mobilization exercises (SM) with a difficulty level and an intensity level of 1-3 at: B Foot / shin / calf / OSVS / OSRS / Add / Abd H Glutes / Hip flexors R Abdomen / Lumbar / Thoracic / Cervical / Chest S delt / biceps / triceps / flexors / extensors or Dynamic mobilization exercises (DM) with a difficulty level and an intensity level of 1-3 at: B Foot / Ankle / Knee H hip joint R LWS / TWS / HWS S shoulder or Coordination exercises (Ko I) with a difficulty level and an intensity level of 1-3 at: regional coordination / very difficult

[0044] 5. Sport-specific exercises mixed as exercises for all sports (DM / KO) with a difficulty level of 1-3 and an intensity level of 1-3 for sport XY.

[0045] 6. Combination exercises (regional) are complex exercises with 3 mixed exercises: K+SM+DM (one after the other, but also simultaneously and dynamically possible) - in time intervals and with a difficulty level of 1-5 and an intensity level of 1-3 at: B complex H complex R complex S complex Parkour (regional) 7. Combination exercises for the entire area

[0046] A chain (total) of exercises from each area (B / H / R / S) performed in time intervals with a difficulty level of 1-3 and an intensity level of 1-3 at: B / H / R / S Chain K: B / H / R / S chain SM: also dynamic B / H / R / S chain DM: also dynamic obstacle course

[0047] 8. Cross exercises with a combination of K + Ko (combination K / Ko) at a difficulty level of 1-3 and an intensity level of 1-3 at: B single region H single region R single region S single region B / H / R / S entire region

[0048] 9. Supplementary exercises for home training include those from 1+2. 5 exercises: Basic goal of home exercises from B or H or Rod. S Home program from B or H or Rod. S Main goal: Outdoor activity (running, cycling, etc.) / Water aerobics Reference symbol list 01 Training device 010 Control Panel Input 011 Central bed 012 Strecker device 013 Cable pull device 014 Bender device 015 CrossFit station 016 Balance Device 017 Career 018 Gait analysis 019 Data bus line 020 Central control unit 021 Code 022 Detection device 023 Health card 024 Basic Data 025 Test data 026 Body Function Data 027 Algorithm memory 028 Exercise sequence program 029 Training equipment control 030 Process recording 031 Actual value 032 Target value 033 Data Comparator 034 Program Control Unit 035 Customer storage 036 Video data 037 Display unit 038 Expert Program 039 Plausibility check 041 Adaptation Program 042 Internet App Storage 043 Mobile Data Unit A Optical and / or acoustic display

Claims

[1] Device for optimizing physical training with multiple training devices (01), the use of which is specified by a central control unit (020), wherein each usage sequence is individually adjustable according to exercise force and / or speed, characterized by , that with the central control unit (020) an exercise sequence program (028), preferably common to all exercises, can be created from an algorithm memory (027), wherein, according to the basic data (024) acquired via an input unit (010), at least one code (021) can be selected from the algorithm memory (027) by means of an expert program (038), with which the control for the various training devices (01) including training units that can be exchanged in sequence can be defined and assigned, wherein the basic data (024) can be acquired directly and / or as weighted subjective data via an input unit (010), wherein the algorithm memory (027) is connected to a memory (036) for plausibility checks, with which contradictory and / or harmful exercise units can be excluded at least in the event of a program change (035), and wherein a customer memory (035) is provided for each customer, in which the customer-specific exercise sequence program (028) is specified as a target value program and that the exercise unit performed by the customer can be compared with the respective training device (011; 012; 013; 014; 015; 016; 017) as a corresponding actual value (026) and in the event of a deviation outside a tolerance limit, the customer-specific exercise sequence program (028) can be redefined from the algorithm memory (027) in an adjustment program. [2] Device according to claim 1, wherein body function data (026) can be acquired with at least one acquisition device (022) in addition to the basic data (024) with the input unit (022). [3] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein body function data (026) can be acquired from at least one training device (011; 012; 013; 014; 015; 016), and from which test data (025) resulting from a test program performed can be transferred to the acquisition device (022). [4] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a voice and / or control panel input (010) is connected to the detection device (022), with which basic data (024) from a basic data memory (023) are specified on the control panel for acceptance or rejection. [5] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the expert program (035) selects at least one code (021) from the algorithm memory (027) according to the acquired basic data (24) and / or test data (025), which is adjustable as a control identifier for the various training devices (011;012;013;014;015;016,017). [6] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the plausibility check is combined with which contradictory and / or health-endangering exercise units can be excluded via the Internet. [7] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a customer memory (035) is provided for each customer in which the customer-specific exercise sequence program (028) is specified as a target value program and that the exercise unit performed by the customer can be compared to the corresponding actual value (026) by the respective training device (011; 012; 013; 014; 015; 016; 017) and in the event of a deviation outside a tolerance limit, the customer-specific exercise sequence program (028) can be redefined from the algorithm memory (027) in an adjustment program. [8] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a customer-specific exercise sequence program (028) from the training device control (029) is transferable to preferably each of the training devices (011; 012; 013; 014; 015; 016; 017) and / or is recognizable at each training device by an optical and / or acoustic display (A). [9] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a customer-specific training sequence program (028) also includes exchange units which, in the event of a double booking of a training device, preferably automatically controls a possible change in the sequence of exchangeable training units. [10] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a customer-specific exercise sequence program (028) from the control program can be transferred to an internet-enabled customer memory (035), which is accessible via an app memory (042) on a mobile data unit (043) of a customer and / or expert.

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