Training system

Abstract

To provide a training system capable of assisting a user who trains in a supine position to perform efficient training.SOLUTION: A training system includes a training apparatus (2) to be installed on a floor surface (1), and a mirror (3) installed above the training apparatus (2) at a prescribed interval. A mirror surface part (3A) of the mirror is set to face the training apparatus (2).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a training system. [Background technology]

[0002] Mirrors are provided in facilities such as sports gyms so that users can see themselves while training (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-150545 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In exercises such as Pilates, you may train while lying on your back, but when you do this, it is difficult to see yourself in the mirror. As a result, you may not be able to train in the correct posture, and in such cases, you may not be able to get the full training effect.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has an object to provide a training system that can support effective training. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is characterized in that it comprises a training device to be placed on a floor surface and a mirror placed above the training device at a predetermined distance, with the mirror surface facing the training device.

[0007] According to the present invention, the mirror surface of the mirror is placed above the training equipment at a predetermined distance, facing the training equipment, so that the user's image while training in a supine position can be reflected in the mirror surface, thereby providing effective training support even when the user is in a supine position. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the entire training facility. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between a mirror and a reformer. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a training facility with the ceiling omitted. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a front view of a training facility. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the training facility. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a side view of a training facility. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a side view of a training facility. [Figure 8] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a user reflected in a mirror surface portion 3A. [Figure 9] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the floor side from the C1-C1 line in FIG. 4. [Figure 10] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a user reflected in a mirror surface portion 3A. [Figure 11] 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the mirror surface portion 3A is inclined. FIG. [Figure 12] This is a diagram showing four reformers lined up. [Figure 13] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a user reflected in a mirror surface portion 3A. [Figure 14] This is an explanatory diagram looking toward the ceiling from line BB in Figure 4. [Figure 15] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the ceiling side from the C2-C2 line in FIG. 4. [Figure 16] FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, a training system according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the entire training system. As shown in the figure, four reformers 2 are installed on the floor 1 of the training facility. These reformers 2 are used for Pilates training and correspond to the training equipment of the present invention. Furthermore, as shown in Figs. 3 to 8, these reformers 2 are installed at regular intervals. Furthermore, mirrors 3 are installed above the reformers 2 at specified intervals.

[0010] The reformer 2 supports the movements of the user during training, and as shown in FIG. 1, comprises a frame 4, a slide plate 5 (carriage) movably mounted on the upper part of the frame 4, and a foot bar 6 mounted on one end of the frame 4. 2, the sliding plate 5 is the portion on which the user stands during training, and is capable of sliding in the longitudinal direction of the frame 4. The sliding plate 5 is connected to both ends of the frame 4 via springs (not shown), and when the springs expand as the sliding plate 5 moves, the sliding plate 5 returns to its original position due to the elastic force of the springs.

[0011] In the drawings, reference numeral 7 denotes a headrest provided on the sliding plate 5, and reference numeral 8 denotes a shoulder rest provided on the sliding plate. When a user lies on his / her back on the sliding plate 5, the headrest 7 supports the user's head, and the shoulder rest 8 supports the user's shoulders.

[0012] The foot bar 6 is provided for the user to place his / her feet on and is attached to the frame 4 so as to be rotatable about a support part (not shown). As shown in Fig. 2, the foot bar 6 can be adjusted to a position where the feet of the user lying on his / her back can reach the slide plate 5. A user can use such a reformer 2 to train in various positions. For example, as shown in Fig. 2, the user lies on his / her back on the sliding plate 5, with his / her feet resting on the foot bar 6, and performs knee flexion and extension exercises. As the user flexes and extends his / her knees, the sliding plate 5 slides on the frame 4, supporting the user's movements.

[0013] As described above, the mirrors 3 are set above (vertically) the reformer 2 at a predetermined interval, and these mirrors 3 are rectangular and fixed to the ceiling surface 10 via multiple connecting members 9. Note that Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram in which the ceiling surface 10 is omitted. As shown in Figures 4 to 7, the mirror 3 is a flat mirror and is installed so that the mirror surface 3A is horizontal. The mirror surface 3A is directed toward the reformer 2, so that the reformer 2 is reflected in the mirror surface 3A. In other words, the reformer 2 installed on the floor surface 1 faces the mirror surface 3A of the mirror 3 installed above the reformer 2 at a predetermined distance, so that the figure of the user training using the reformer 2 is reflected in the mirror surface 3A.

[0014] 8 is a diagram showing a state seen from a diagonally rearward perspective of a user training using the reformer 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the user lies on his / her back on the slide plate 5 of the reformer 2 with his / her feet placed on the foot bar 6. As shown in the figure, the user's image lying on his / her back is reflected on the mirror surface 3A of the mirror 3, so the user can train while looking at his / her image. In other words, the user can easily grasp his / her posture even while training in a supine position, and can obtain a sufficient training effect by training in a correct posture.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 4, the mirror 3 is fixed to the ceiling surface 10 via a plurality of fixing members 9, so that the mirror 3 is installed above the reformer 2. However, the mirror 3 may be fixed directly to the ceiling surface 10 without the fixing members 9. The mirror 3 may also be installed above the reformer 2 using a support extending from the floor surface 1, the wall 12, or the frame 4. However, in order to prevent the hands and feet of a user who is training from hitting the mirror 3, it is necessary to ensure a certain distance between the mirror 3 and the reformer 2. In other words, the mirror 3 needs to be installed above the reformer 2 with a certain distance therebetween. The certain distance is at least a distance that prevents the hands and feet of a user who is training using the reformer 2 from hitting the mirror 3.

[0016] In buildings with low ceilings, the mirror 3 is fixed near the ceiling or directly to the ceiling surface, but if the ceiling has unevenness such as beams, or if pipes or lighting are fixed to the ceiling, it may not be possible to install the mirror 3 above the reformer 2. In the training system according to the first embodiment, the size, shape, and mounting position of the mirror 3 are devised to increase the degree of freedom when installing the mirror 3. This point will be described below.

[0017] FIG. 9 is an explanation of the floor surface 1 side seen from the position of the C1-C1 line in FIG. 4. As shown in the figure, the length D of the short side of the mirror 3 is shorter than the length E of the frame 4 of the reformer 2 in the longitudinal direction (Y direction). The longitudinal direction of the frame 4 of the reformer 2 coincides with the direction in which the sliding plate 5 slides, and the short side of the mirror 3 also coincides with the direction in which the sliding plate 5 slides. In other words, the length E of the frame 4 of the reformer 2 in the direction in which the sliding plate 5 slides is shorter than the length D of the mirror 3. Specifically, the length D of the short side of the mirror 3 is approximately half the length E of the frame 4 in the longitudinal direction. By shortening the length D of the short side of the mirror 3 in this way, it becomes easier to avoid interference with unevenness on the ceiling, lighting, etc. when installing the mirror 3. In other words, by making the size of the mirror 3 smaller, the degree of freedom in installing it on the ceiling side is increased, making it easier to install the mirror 3 above the reformer 2.

[0018] 7, the center position P1 in the short side direction of the mirror 3 facing the reformer 2 is made to almost coincide with the center position P2 in the longitudinal direction of the reformer 2. In this way, the mirror 3 is installed almost near the center of the reformer 2, so that even if the length D in the short side direction of the mirror 3 is shorter than the length E in the longitudinal direction of the reformer 2, the user's figure during training is almost entirely reflected in the mirror surface portion 3A. The center position P1 of the mirror 3 in the short side direction may be slightly shifted toward the foot bar 6 of the reformer 2. By shifting it toward the foot bar 6, the lower body of the user during training is more likely to be reflected in the mirror surface 3A, as shown in Fig. 10. Since the lower body is often trained in Pilates, the part being trained can be effectively reflected in the mirror.

[0019] As described above, the length D of the mirror 3 in the short side direction is made short in order to increase the degree of freedom when installing the mirror 3, but it is desirable that the length D of the short side direction is longer than the maximum sliding length when the sliding plate 5 of the reformer 2 slides. In other words, the length D of the mirror 3 in the short side direction should be shorter than the length E of the frame 4 of the reformer 2 in the longitudinal direction and longer than the maximum sliding length of the sliding plate 5. For example, if the length D of the mirror 3 in the short side direction is made shorter than the maximum sliding length of the sliding plate 5, the part of the user training using the reformer 2 is difficult to be reflected on the mirror surface part 3A, but if the length D of the mirror 3 in the short side direction is made longer than the maximum sliding length of the sliding plate 5, the inconvenience of the part of the user training using the reformer 2 being difficult to be reflected can be avoided.

[0020] If the mirror 3 is shifted toward the foot bar 6 as shown in Fig. 10, your face may not be reflected in the mirror surface 3A during training, as shown in Fig. 13. However, in Pilates, the body parts above the neck are not trained very often, so the impact of your face not being reflected is small. In addition, by shifting the mirror 3 toward the foot bar 6, the faces of other users who are training using the adjacent reformer 2 are less likely to be reflected in the mirrored surface 3A. If the faces of other users are not reflected in the mirrored surface 3A, there is no eye contact with other users, and users can concentrate on their own training.

[0021] As described above, the mirror surface 3A of the mirror 3 is installed horizontally, but the mirror surface 3A may be slightly inclined. In the example shown in Fig. 11, the mirror surface 3A of the mirror 3 is inclined at 7 degrees from the horizontal plane. The inclination direction is set so that it becomes higher in the direction facing the foot bar 6 of the reformer 2. By slanting the mirror surface 3A in this way, the body parts that are frequently trained, such as the legs, are more easily reflected in the mirror surface 3A, making it easier for the user to understand the posture during training. Also, by slanting the mirror surface 3A, the horizontal length D1 can be made shorter than the length D when the mirror surface 3A is horizontal, so the degree of freedom in installing the mirror 3 on the ceiling surface 10 can be increased. In the present invention, "facing the mirror surface of the mirror to the training equipment" includes not only the state where the mirror surface 3A of the mirror 3 is installed horizontally, but also the state where it is installed with a slight incline. The state where the mirror surface of the mirror faces the training equipment is when a user who is training lying on his / her back using the reformer 2 can see his / her own image reflected in the mirror surface 3A.

[0022] FIG. 12 is a view of the floor surface 1 side from the line AA in FIG. 4, and the four reformers are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. As shown in FIG. 9, the length L1 of the mirror 3 in the longitudinal direction (X-axis direction) is longer than the length L2 connecting the sides of the reformers 2 installed at both ends. This is to maintain the mirror 3 positioned above each reformer 2 even if the interval between the reformers 2 is changed slightly. In other words, the mirror surface 3A of the mirror 3 can be maintained facing the reformer 2. Therefore, for example, even if the number of reformers is reduced depending on the number of people participating in the training, the mirror 3 can be used to reflect the image of the user training. In the first embodiment, the number of reformers is four, but the number of reformers 2 arranged is not limited to four. For example, it may be three or less, or it may be five or more.

[0023] Fig. 14 is a view of mirror 3 taken from line BB in Fig. 4, and Fig. 15 is a view of ceiling surface 10 taken from line C2-C2 in Fig. 4. In the first embodiment, one mirror 3 is attached to ceiling surface 10 via multiple fixing members 9, but multiple mirrors may be joined together to form one mirror 3. In addition, in the first embodiment, a plane mirror is used as the mirror 3, but a convex mirror may be used as the mirror 3. A convex mirror can reflect a wider range than a plane mirror, so it is possible to make the mirror 3 smaller. The mirror 3 may be made of glass or resin, and any material is acceptable as long as it reflects your image. The shape of the mirror 3 is not limited to a rectangle, and may be an ellipse, a polygon, a square, or a circle.

[0024] In the first embodiment, one mirror 3 is installed above the four reformers 2, but a mirror of a size and shape necessary and sufficient to reflect each reformer 2 may be installed individually above each reformer 2. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, a mirror 20 having a shape substantially the same as the planar shape of the reformer 2 may be installed individually. By installing the mirrors 20 individually, other users who are training using other reformers 2 are less likely to be reflected in the mirror surface 20A, so that it is possible to avoid the inconvenience of being distracted by the gaze of other users and having difficulty concentrating.

[0025] In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 17, display means K consisting of a camera 15 and a monitor 16 is installed on the ceiling side instead of the mirror, and the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment. The camera 15 is intended to capture a user training using the reformer 2, and its line of sight is directed in the direction of the reformer 2. The monitor 16 is installed with its display facing the floor surface 1, and has a function of displaying the image captured by the camera 15. By displaying the image captured by the camera 15 on the display of the monitor 16, the user who is training in a supine position can check his / her own posture.

[0026] The content displayed on the display unit of the monitor 16 may be at least the part being trained, but may also be the whole body of the user. Also, the part to be checked may be enlarged and displayed. For example, a microphone (not shown) may be provided for inputting the user's voice, and the enlargement or reduction of the part displayed on the display unit may be controlled using a known voice recognition technology. The display means K may be any device having a camera and a monitor, such as a smartphone or tablet with a large screen. Also, a projector may be provided instead of a monitor, and an image captured by camera 15 may be projected onto ceiling surface 1 or a screen provided on the ceiling side.

[0027] According to the training system of the second embodiment described above, when the user is training lying on his / her back, the user can check his / her posture on the monitor installed on the ceiling, and therefore the user can obtain a sufficient training effect by exercising in the correct posture.

[0028] In the above first and second embodiments, the reformer 2 has been described as an example of a training device, but the training device of the present invention is not limited to the reformer 2. For example, a yoga mat or the like used for yoga training may be used as the training device. When a user trains on a yoga mat in a supine position, the user's image is reflected in a mirror or the like installed above, so the user can train while checking his / her posture.

[0029] [Note] From the above description, the present invention can be understood, for example, as follows: In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the reference symbols shown in the drawings are written in parentheses as appropriate, but this does not limit the present invention to the illustrated embodiments.

[0030] 1) A training system according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a training device (2) to be placed on a floor surface (1), and a mirror (3) placed above the training device (2) at a predetermined distance, with a mirror surface (3A) of the mirror facing the training device (2).

[0031] According to the invention described in 1) above, the mirror surface of the mirror is placed above the training equipment at a predetermined distance, facing the training equipment, so that the user who is training lying on his / her back can be reflected on the mirror surface. Therefore, effective training can be supported even when the user is lying on his / her back.

[0032] 2) In one aspect of the present invention, the training equipment (2) comprises a frame (4) and a sliding plate (5) slidably mounted on the frame, and the length (D) of the mirror (3) in the direction in which the sliding plate slides is shorter than the length (E) of the frame (4) in the sliding direction and longer than the maximum sliding length of the sliding plate (5).

[0033] According to the invention described in 2) above, by reducing the size of the mirror, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom when installing it on a ceiling or the like, while avoiding the inconvenience of not being able to reflect the body parts of the user who is training using the sliding plate.

[0034] 3) A training system according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a training device (2) to be placed on a floor surface (1) and a display means (K) placed above the training device (2), the display means comprising a camera (15) that photographs a user training in a supine position using the training device, and a monitor (16) that displays the image of the user photographed by the camera, the monitor (16) being installed in an orientation that allows the user training in a supine position using the training device to see his or her own image.

[0035] According to the invention described in 3) above, since the user can check his / her posture through the monitor while training in a supine position, the user can train effectively even in a supine position. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 1. Floor 2. Reformer 3 mirror 3A Mirror surface part 4 Frames 5 Slide plate 9 Fixing member 10 Ceiling surface 15 Camera 16 Monitors 20 mirror 20A Mirror surface part K Display means

Claims

1. a training device that is installed on the floor and allows a user to train while lying on their back; a confirmation unit installed above the training equipment at a predetermined distance, the confirmation unit is a mirror, The mirror surface of the mirror is placed facing the training equipment. A plurality of the training machines are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the training machines in a plan view, a length of the mirror in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the training apparatus in a plan view is longer than a length connecting the side surfaces of the training apparatuses installed at both ends of the plurality of training apparatuses arranged side by side; Training system.

2. A training device that can be installed on the floor and allows a user to train while lying on their back; a confirmation unit installed above the training equipment at a predetermined distance, the confirmation unit is a mirror, The mirror surface of the mirror is placed facing the training equipment. the training device includes a foot bar on which the user lies on their back and places their feet; The mirror is characterized in that it becomes higher in a direction facing the foot bar of the training device. Training system.

3. A training device that is installed on the floor and allows a user to train while lying on their back; a confirmation unit installed above the training equipment at a predetermined distance, the confirmation unit includes a camera that captures an image of a user who is training in a supine position using the training equipment, and a monitor that displays an image of the user captured by the camera; The monitor is installed in a direction that allows a user who is using the training equipment in a supine position to view his or her own figure. Training system.

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