IoT barbell

Abstract

To address such a problem that it is said that when one is over the age of 20-25 and does not do muscle-stressing exercise, muscle mass decreases at a rate of 2% or more per year and strength training at a sport gym is preferred to increase the reduced muscle mass, however, when working full time, it is difficult to find time to go to a gym.SOLUTION: A trajectory reproduction unit (6) of an IoT terminal (2) reproduces a trajectory of a barbell (1) from data measured by an acceleration sensor (3) of the barbell (1). There is provided technique for performing effective training at any location by comparing an ideal trajectory recorded in the IoT terminal (2) with the trajectory of the barbell (1) reproduced by the trajectory reproduction unit (6).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention is a technology for performing muscle strength training that is easy to feel the effect while preventing injuries regardless of the location.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for automatically recording the content of training by providing a positioning sensor on a weight training instrument such as a barbell. Patent Document 2 discloses a technology for quantitatively evaluating the accuracy of the movements of an evaluation subject based on the data of an acceleration sensor.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] It is said that if you do not exercise with a load on your muscles after the age of 20 to 25, your muscle mass will decrease at a rate of 2% per year. When muscle mass decreases, basal metabolism decreases and it becomes easier to gain weight. Muscles that are not exercised have poor blood flow, which can cause shoulder stiffness and other problems. To increase the reduced muscle mass, it is necessary to load the muscles. Bodyweight training can be done at home without using equipment, but the effect is difficult to understand and it is also easy to get injured.

[0005] Sports gyms are equipped with training machines that allow for safe training. Since the training machines can change the load, the effect is easy to understand and it is easy to get an incentive to continue training. However, it is difficult to continue going to the sports gym if you are working full-time.

[0006] Therefore, an acceleration sensor is provided on a barbell whose weight can be changed, and it communicates with an IoT terminal such as a smartphone. By analyzing the movement of the barbell with an app on the IoT terminal and guiding the correct training method, it is possible to experience the effect while preventing injuries and perform muscle training that can be carried out regardless of the location. A technology is provided that enables this to be done anywhere.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0007] To achieve the above object, the IoT barbell according to the present invention includes a barbell whose weight can be changed and an IoT terminal. The barbell includes an acceleration sensor that measures the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of the barbell, and a weight measurement unit that measures the weight of the barbell. The barbell further includes a communication unit that provides the magnitude and direction of the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor and the weight measured by the weight measurement unit to the IoT terminal. The IoT terminal includes an orbit reproduction unit that reproduces the orbit of the barbell by integrating the magnitude and direction of the acceleration provided from the communication unit of the barbell.

[0008] The IoT terminal includes a dimension input unit for inputting the dimensions of a specific part of the body of a person who performs training using the barbell. According to the dimensions of the specific part input to the dimension input unit, the IoT terminal includes an orbit recording unit in which the ideal orbit of the barbell for each training menu is recorded.

[0009] The IoT terminal includes a training menu specifying unit for specifying the training to be performed. The IoT terminal extracts the ideal orbit of the barbell recorded in the orbit recording unit from the training menu specified by the training menu specifying unit and the dimensions of the specific part input to the dimension input unit, and includes an ideal orbit display unit for graphically displaying the extracted ideal orbit. The IoT terminal also includes an orbit display unit that superimposes and displays the orbit of the barbell reproduced by the orbit reproduction unit on the ideal orbit displayed by the ideal orbit display unit.

[0010] When the orbit of the barbell reproduced by the orbit reproduction unit reproduces the ideal orbit recorded in the orbit recording unit at a ratio equal to or higher than a predetermined ratio, the IoT terminal includes a count-up unit that counts the number of times of training, and records the weight of the barbell provided from the communication unit of the barbell, the training menu designated by the training menu designation unit, and the number of training times counted by the count-up unit. It includes a training recording unit.

[0011] The IoT terminal includes a recommendation unit that recommends the optimal barbell weight and the number of training times for each training menu based on the barbell weight, training menu, and number of training times recorded in the training recording unit.

[0012] The IoT terminal includes an exercise intensity recording unit that records the exercise intensity according to the weight of the barbell when performing training for each training menu. The training recording unit records the date and time when the count-up unit counted the number of training times. From the training menu, the weight of the barbell, the number of times, and the exercise intensity recorded in the exercise intensity recording unit that were performed within a certain period recorded in the training recording unit, it includes an exercise intensity calculation unit that totals the exercise intensity of the training performed within a certain period.

Advantages of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention, it is possible to perform muscle strength training that can realize the effects while preventing injuries regardless of the location.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the IoT barbell 100 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the schematic configuration of the IoT barbell 100.

[0017] The IoT barbell 100 is composed of a barbell 1 and an IoT terminal 2.

[0018] The barbell 1 includes an acceleration sensor 3, a weight measurement unit 4, and a communication unit 5.

[0019] The IoT terminal 2 includes an orbit reproduction unit 6, a dimension input unit 7, an orbit recording unit 8, a training menu designation unit 9, an ideal orbit display unit 10, an orbit display unit 11, a rep counter 12, a training recording unit 13, a recommendation unit 14, an exercise intensity recording unit 15, and an exercise intensity calculation unit 16.

[0020] In order to perform muscle strength training that allows the user to feel the effect while preventing injuries, it is necessary to provide an environment where training can be performed with the correct motion and appropriate load. The IoT barbell 100 includes a barbell 1 with variable weight and an IoT terminal 2. The barbell 1 includes an acceleration sensor 3 that measures the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of the barbell 1, and a weight measurement unit 4 that measures the weight of the barbell 1. The barbell 1 also includes a communication unit 5 that provides the magnitude and direction of the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor 3 and the weight measured by the weight measurement unit 4 to the IoT terminal 2. The IoT terminal 2 includes an orbit reproduction unit 6 that reproduces the orbit of the barbell 1 by integrating the magnitude and direction of the acceleration provided from the communication unit 5 of the barbell 1.

[0021] Since the ideal orbit of the barbell varies depending on the training menu and the body size, the IoT terminal 2 includes a dimension input unit 7 for inputting the dimensions of a specific part of the body of the person performing training using the barbell 1. The IoT terminal 2 also includes an orbit recording unit 8 that records the ideal orbit of the barbell for each training menu according to the dimensions of the specific part input to the dimension input unit 7.

[0022] To compare the ideal barbell trajectory with the actual trajectory, the IoT terminal 2 is provided with a training menu specifying unit 9 that specifies the training to be performed. The ideal barbell trajectory recorded in the trajectory recording unit 8 is extracted from the training menu specified by the training menu specifying unit 9 and the dimensions of the specific part input to the dimension input unit 7, and is provided with an ideal trajectory display unit 10 that graphically displays it. The IoT terminal 2 is also provided with a trajectory display unit 11 that overlays and displays the trajectory of the barbell 1 reproduced by the trajectory reproduction unit 6 on the ideal trajectory displayed by the ideal trajectory display unit 10.

[0023] In order to effectively perform training while preventing injuries, it is necessary to perform training with an appropriate load and an appropriate number of times. Therefore, when the trajectory of the barbell 1 reproduced by the trajectory reproduction unit 6 reproduces the ideal trajectory recorded in the trajectory recording unit 8 at a ratio equal to or higher than a predetermined ratio, the IoT terminal 2 is provided with a count-up unit 12 that counts it as the number of times of training performed. The IoT terminal 2 is also provided with a training recording unit 13 that records the weight of the barbell 1 provided from the communication unit 5 of the barbell 1, the training menu specified by the training menu specifying unit 9, and the number of training times counted by the count-up unit 12. The IoT terminal 2 is further provided with a recommendation unit 14 that recommends the optimal weight of the barbell 1 and the number of training times for each training menu based on the weight of the barbell 1, the training menu, and the number of training times recorded in the training recording unit 13.

[0024] As an example of how to use the recommendation unit 14 of the IoT terminal 2, it is assumed that a mode for measuring physical strength is prepared and it is recommended to perform "arm curls 10 times × 3 sets with a load of 5 kg" and "arm curls 10 times × 3 sets with a load of 6 kg" when "you can perform arm curls continuously A times with load A".

[0025] Although the load and number of repetitions of training vary depending on the purpose of training, since the IoT barbell 100 is intended for beginners to start training, it does not assume setting the load and number of repetitions for each training purpose. Since dedicated training machines installed in sports gyms are more effective in training, those who want to habituate training with the IoT barbell 100 and obtain high effects are recommended to go to a sports gym.

[0026] If there is not enough protein, muscles will not grow even with strength training, and if there is not enough vitamin C, collagen deficiency will make it easier to get injured. Although the recommended intake of vitamin C for adults is 100 mg / day, those with an exercise habit may be deficient in collagen with 100 mg / day intake. Therefore, the IoT terminal 2 is equipped with an exercise intensity recording unit 15 that records the exercise intensity according to the weight of the barbell 1 when training is performed for each training menu. In the training recording unit 13, the date and time when the repetition counter upper part 12 counted the number of training repetitions is recorded. From the training menu, the weight of the barbell 1, the number of repetitions, and the exercise intensity recorded in the exercise intensity recording unit 15 performed within a certain period recorded in the training recording unit 13, an exercise intensity calculation unit 16 that totals the exercise intensity of the training performed within a certain period is provided. It is desirable that the protein and vitamin C intake recommended based on the exercise intensity calculated by the exercise intensity calculation unit 16, the weight, height, and age of the training performer be presented.

[0027] With the IoT barbell 100, by making people aware of the relationship between changes in the body and the nutrients they consume, it is possible to contribute to health promotion from the perspective of diet.

Industrial Applicability

[0028] The present invention is suitable for performing strength training that can be felt effective while preventing injuries regardless of the location.

Explanation of Signs

[0029] 1 Barbell 2 IoT Terminal 3 Acceleration sensor 4 Weighing section 5 Communication section 6 Orbit reproduction section 7 Dimension input section 8 Orbit recording section 9 Training menu specifying section 10 Ideal orbit display section 11 Orbit display section 12 Repetition counter 13 Training recording section 14 Recommendation section 15 Exercise intensity recording section 16 Exercise intensity calculation section

Claims

1. A barbell with a variable weight and an IoT terminal, The barbell includes an acceleration sensor that measures the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of the barbell, and a weight measurement unit that measures the weight of the barbell. It includes a communication unit that provides the magnitude and direction of the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor and the weight measured by the weight measurement unit to the IoT terminal. The IoT terminal includes an orbit reproduction unit that reproduces the orbit of the barbell by integrating the magnitude and direction of the acceleration provided from the communication unit of the barbell. An IoT barbell characterized by the above.

2. The IoT terminal includes a dimension input unit for inputting the dimensions of a specific part of the body of a person performing training using the barbell. It includes an orbit recording unit in which the ideal orbit of the barbell for each training menu is recorded according to the dimensions of the specific part input to the dimension input unit. The IoT barbell according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. The IoT terminal includes a training menu specifying unit for specifying the training to be performed. It includes an ideal orbit display unit that extracts the ideal orbit of the barbell recorded in the orbit recording unit from the training menu specified by the training menu specifying unit and the dimensions of the specific part input to the dimension input unit, and displays it graphically. It includes an orbit display unit that superimposes and displays the orbit of the barbell reproduced by the orbit reproduction unit on the ideal orbit displayed by the ideal orbit display unit. The IoT barbell according to claim 2, characterized by the above.

4. The IoT terminal includes a count increment unit that counts the number of times of training when the orbit of the barbell reproduced by the orbit reproduction unit reproduces the ideal orbit recorded in the orbit recording unit at a determined ratio or more. A training recording unit that records the weight of the barbell provided from the communication unit of the barbell, the training menu designated by the training menu specifying unit, and the number of training sessions counted by the upper part of the counter. The IoT barbell according to claim 3, characterized by the above.

5. The IoT terminal includes a recommending unit that recommends the optimal barbell weight and the number of training sessions for each training menu based on the barbell weight, training menu, and number of training sessions recorded in the training recording unit. The IoT barbell according to claim 4, characterized by the above.

6. The IoT terminal includes an exercise intensity recording unit that records the exercise intensity corresponding to the weight of the barbell when performing training for each training menu. The training recording unit records the date and time when the upper part of the counter counted the number of training sessions. An exercise intensity calculation unit that totals the exercise intensity of the training performed within a certain period from the training menu, the weight of the barbell, the number of times, and the exercise intensity recorded in the exercise intensity recording unit, which are performed within a certain period and recorded in the training recording unit. The IoT barbell according to claim 4, characterized by the above.

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