Training system and training room

Abstract

To provide a training system that enables a training machine user to check on his / her own form not only from a front direction but also from other directions.SOLUTION: A training system (10) comprises a training machine (power rack 11), and first and second mirror planes (mirror planes 121 and 131) that sandwich the training machine. The first and second mirror planes are arranged in such a manner that the first mirror plane reflects the second mirror plane and that the second mirror plane reflects the first mirror plane, when seen from a training position, and in such a manner that they do not face each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a training system and a training room.

Background Art

[0002] The effectiveness of training such as fitness training and physical training is widely recognized not only by athletes with a competitive orientation but also by ordinary people with a health orientation. Therefore, in gyms called fitness gyms and personal gyms, many users are using training machines. The types of training machines are diverse, and examples include power racks, half racks, Smith machines, lat pulldowns, fitness bikes, flat benches, adjustable benches, reformers, etc. Note that lat pulldowns are sometimes called lat machines.

[0003] In training using these training machines, the effects obtained by training tend to depend on the quality of the form during training. By performing training with an appropriate form, the training effect obtained can be enhanced.

[0004] Therefore, there is a training room that provides a mirror near the training machine so that the user during training can visually check their own form (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] When training, if one's form during training can be viewed from multiple directions, it becomes easier to determine whether the form is appropriate or not.

[0007] One aspect of the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and its object is to provide a training system and a training room in which a user who conducts training can view his or her posture, form, etc. not only from the front direction but also from other directions.

[0008] In recent years, the forms of training have diversified, and the concept of training includes (1) activities aiming at improving physical functions such as fitness training and physical training, in addition to (2) activities aiming at improving the harmony between the body and mind or stabilizing the mind, such as yoga and Pilates, (3) activities that do not involve conspicuous physical movement like Zen and meditation, but approach the mental aspect while adjusting the posture, and (4) activities aiming at checking and improving the form and checking and improving the posture. The effects obtained by training not only in the activities of (1) described above but also in the activities of (2) to (4) are likely to depend on the quality of the form or posture during training. Therefore, the training to which one aspect of the present invention is applied includes the above-described aspects (1) to (4).

Means for Solving the Problems

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, a training system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a training machine, and a first mirror surface and a second mirror surface that at least sandwich the training machine during training and are arranged so as to intersect the floor surface. In this training system, the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface are arranged such that when viewed from the training position sandwiched between the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface, the second mirror surface is reflected in the first mirror surface and the first mirror surface is reflected in the second mirror surface, and they are not directly opposed to each other.

[0010] In addition, in order to solve the above problems, a training system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a training tool, and a first mirror surface and a second mirror surface that sandwich the training tool at least during training and are arranged so as to intersect the floor surface. In this training system, when viewed from the training position sandwiched between the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface, the second mirror surface is reflected in the first mirror surface and the first mirror surface is reflected in the second mirror surface, and they are arranged so as not to face each other directly.

[0011] In addition, in order to solve the above problems, a training room according to one aspect of the present invention includes two or more sets of the training system according to one aspect of the present invention.

Effect of the Invention

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a training system and a training room that enable a user who conducts training to confirm their own posture, form, etc. not only from the front direction but also from other directions.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

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Embodiment 1

[0015] A training system which is an aspect of the present invention is assumed to be used by a user for training purposes in a gym called a fitness gym, a personal gym, or the like. A training system which is an aspect of the present invention is also assumed to be used by a user in a gym (sometimes called a posture improvement gym) which aims to improve posture as one of its purposes.

[0016] In one aspect of the present invention, the training may be an activity aimed at improving physical functions, such as so-called fitness training or physical training; (2) an activity aimed at improving physical functions and achieving harmony between the body and mind or mental stabilization, such as yoga or Pilates; (3) an activity that does not involve obvious physical movement but approaches the mental aspect while adjusting the posture, such as Zen or meditation; or (4) an activity aimed at checking and improving forms, checking and improving postures, etc. Specific examples of the training described in (1) include training to increase muscle strength, training to increase cardiopulmonary function, and training to increase the flexibility of the body (muscle flexibility). Specific examples of the training described in (4) include cases where a user takes ballet lessons or receives guidance on adjusting (improving) posture.

[0017] Therefore, users who utilize the training system, which is one aspect of the present invention, include not only athletes with a competitive orientation but also ordinary people with a health orientation.

[0018] The training system 10 described in this embodiment is a specific example of the training system in one aspect of the present invention. The training system 10 is mainly designed assuming that the user U performs the training described in (1) above. However, there is no limitation on what kind of training is to be carried out using the training system 10, and the user U can freely determine the mode of training.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 1, the training system 10 is installed inside the room 30 of the training room 1. FIG. 1 shows the floor 31, the ceiling 32, and the walls 33, 34 among the components of the room 30. The training room 1 will be described later in the section <Training Room>.

[0020] The training system 10 includes a power rack 11, a mirror 12, and a mirror 13. The power rack 11 is an example of a training machine. Also, the mirror surface 121 of the mirror 12 is an example of a first mirror surface, and the mirror surface 131 of the mirror 13 is an example of a second mirror surface. The mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131 are arranged so as to sandwich the power rack 11, at least during training. In one aspect of the present invention, the positional relationship among the power rack 11, the mirror surface 121, and the mirror surface 131 is not limited during non-training when the user U is not training.

[0021] In the orthogonal coordinate system shown in FIG. 1, the direction perpendicular to the floor surface 311 of the floor 31 is defined as the z-axis direction, the direction perpendicular to the wall 33 is defined as the x-axis direction, and the direction perpendicular to the wall 34 is defined as the y-axis direction. Also, the direction from the floor surface 311 toward the ceiling 32 in the z-axis direction is defined as the positive z-axis direction, the direction approaching the wall 33 from the power rack 11 in the x-axis direction is defined as the positive x-axis direction, and the positive y-axis direction is defined so as to form a right-handed orthogonal coordinate system together with the positive z-axis direction and the positive x-axis direction. Hereinafter, looking at the floor surface 311 from the positive z-axis direction is also expressed as "looking at the floor surface 311 from the zenith direction". Also, in FIGS. 2 to 5, the same orthogonal coordinate system as the orthogonal coordinate system shown in FIG. 1 is used.

[0022] (Training Machine) Hereinafter, the training machine means a machine used for training such as fitness training or physical training. The power rack 11, which is an example of a training machine, is a training machine obtained by assembling a linear frame 11F into a rectangular box shape or a birdcage shape. In FIG. 1, a part of the frame 11F constituting the power rack 11 is labeled with the symbol "11F", and the symbols for the other frames are omitted to prevent the drawing from becoming complicated. The same applies to FIG. 2. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the power rack 11 is provided with a shaft and weights. The user U who uses the power rack 11 stands at a predetermined training position 112 in the internal space of the power rack 11 as shown in FIG. 1 and performs training (for example, muscle training).

[0023] In the power rack 11, the lowermost part in contact with the floor surface 311 is not rectangular, and one of the four frames is omitted. That is, the power rack 11 is assembled such that its lowermost part is in a "C" shape or a "U" shape. By omitting one frame at the lowermost part in this way, access to the training position 112 can be facilitated.

[0024] The training position 112 is a position that the user U can take when performing training using the power rack 11. Note that the training position 112 in the power rack 11 is not limited to one point, but is an area having an extent, and can be understood as a predetermined area assumed in advance according to the type of training machine. Whether the extent of the training position 112 is wide or narrow varies according to the type of training machine.

[0025] Note that the training position 112 in each of various training machines can be understood, for example, by referring to the manual of each training machine. Also, when the power rack 11 is adopted as the training machine as in the present embodiment, an area approximately corresponding to the training position 112 may be drawn on the floor surface 311.

[0026] In addition, in the gym where the training system 10 is installed, there are often trainers who guide the user U who is training. When a trainer guides the user U, the area that is easy to guide is called the guidance area 113. Also, in the training system 10, the guidance area 113 is an area where the user U can easily receive guidance when receiving guidance from the trainer. The guidance area 113 will be described later in the section (mirror).

[0027] Also, when looking at the floor surface 311 from the zenith direction (positive z-axis direction), the area occupied by the power rack 11 on the floor surface 311 is defined as the occupied area 111. In FIG. 2, the occupied area 111 is illustrated by a virtual line (two-dot chain line). In the present embodiment, among the respective parts constituting the power rack 11, a rope wound around the lowermost part in contact with the floor surface 311 is assumed. Then, when looking at the floor surface 311 from the zenith direction, the area surrounded by the one-week rope is defined as the occupied area 111. The occupied area 111 defined in this way is rectangular when looking at the floor surface 311 from the zenith direction.

[0028] In addition, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the user U performs the above-described training (1) (i.e., activities aimed at improving physical functions), and the power rack 11 is adopted as the training machine. However, the training machine may be any one of a half rack, a Smith machine, a lat pull-down, a fitness bike, a flat bench, and an adjustable bench. No matter which of these training machines is adopted, as described above, assuming a rope wound around the lowermost part in contact with the floor surface 311 among the respective parts constituting the training machine, the occupied area 111 can be easily defined by using the area surrounded by the rope. Note that the shape of the occupied area 111 when the floor surface 311 is viewed from the zenith direction varies depending on the configuration of the training machine. The shape of the occupied area 111 when the floor surface 311 is viewed from the zenith direction is not limited to a rectangular shape, and may be any shape such as a trapezoidal shape (isosceles trapezoid), a triangular shape, or a circular shape. Further, the shape of the occupied area 111 when the floor surface 311 is viewed from the zenith direction may be a shape having some symmetry (e.g., line symmetry or rotational symmetry), or may be a shape having no symmetry.

[0029] For example, FIG. 3 shows a flat bench 21 which is a modified example of the training machine. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the flat bench 21 when viewed from the zenith direction. The flat bench 21 includes a seat 214 and two legs 215 and 216. The seat 214 is located at the uppermost part of the flat bench 21 and is a plate-like member extending in a direction parallel to the horizontal plane. Each of the legs 215 and 216 is located at the lowermost part of the flat bench 21 and is a linear columnar member in contact with the floor surface 311. Each of the legs 215 and 216 is arranged such that its respective axial direction is parallel to the y-axis direction. In FIG. 3, illustration of members other than the seat 214 and the legs 215 and 216 among the members constituting the flat bench 21 is omitted.

[0030] Even when the flat bench 21 is adopted as the training machine in this way, by assuming a rope wound around the lowermost part (here, the legs 215 and 216) in contact with the floor surface 311 and using the area surrounded by the rope, the occupied area 211 can be easily defined. The occupied area 211 defined in this way is rectangular when viewed from the zenith direction of the floor surface 311.

[0031] Note that the user U who conducts the training may not only lie on the sheet 214 in a supine or prone state, but may also sit with knees up. In the former case, the line of sight of the user U is likely to be parallel to the z-axis direction. On the other hand, in the latter case, the line of sight of the user U is likely to be parallel to the x-axis direction. Examples of training items conducted in the state of sitting with knees up on the sheet 214 include one-hand rowing (mainly for training the back) and kickback (mainly for training the triceps). Even in these training items, it is effective to confirm the posture, form, etc. not only from the front direction but also from the back direction. Therefore, even in the aspect of adopting the flat bench 21 as the training machine, the training system 10 is effective.

[0032] Also, when assuming that the user U conducts Pilates, which is an example of the training in (2) above (that is, an activity aiming at the improvement of physical functions and the harmony between the body and mind or the stabilization of the mind), a reformer may be adopted as the training machine. It is also effective to confirm the posture, form, etc. not only from the front direction but also from the back direction in Pilates using a reformer. Also, when assuming that the user U conducts yoga, which is an example of the training in (2), training tools may be adopted instead of the training machine. An example of the training tool is a mat typified by a yoga mat.

[0033] Also, when it is assumed that the user U performs the training described in (3) above (i.e., an activity that does not involve physically prominent movements but approaches the mental aspect while adjusting the posture), training equipment can be adopted instead of the training machine. Examples of training equipment include a zabuton and mats (such as a stretch mat or a yoga mat).

[0034] Also, when it is assumed that the user U performs the training described in (4) above (i.e., an activity aiming at form confirmation and improvement, posture confirmation and improvement, etc.), training equipment can be adopted instead of the training machine. An example of training equipment includes a mat typified by a stretch mat.

[0035] Also, as another example of training equipment, a balance ball, a medicine ball, and a dumbbell can be mentioned. These training equipment can be used in any of the trainings (1) to (4).

[0036] Thus, a training system in which the training machine (specifically, the power rack 11) provided in the training system 10 is replaced with training equipment, assuming the training described in (3) or (4) above, is also included in the scope of the present invention.

[0037] (Mirror) Mirror 12 is composed of a mirror surface 121 in a rectangular shape and a wall 33 as a support member (see Fig. 2). The mirror surface 121 is a reflecting surface that reflects incident light. Also, the mirror surface 121 is a plane mirror composed of a plane. However, the mirror surface 121 is not limited to a plane mirror and may be a mirror surface (convex mirror or concave mirror) composed of a curved surface. The mirror surface 121 is attached to the wall surface of the wall 33 and is supported by the wall 33. In the present embodiment, the mirror 12 is configured to cover all of the wall surface of the wall 33. However, the area where the mirror 12 covers the wall surface of the wall 33 is not limited to all of the wall surface and can be appropriately selected. Also, the support member that supports the mirror surface 121 is not limited to the wall 33 and can be appropriately selected. For example, like the mirror 13 described later, a columnar support can be used as the support member. And the size of the mirror surface 121 is preferably such that the entire body of the user U during training is reflected when viewed from the training position 112 to the mirror surface 121.

[0038] Mirror 13 is composed of a mirror surface 131 in a rectangular shape and two support columns 132 and 133 as support members (see Fig. 2). The mirror surface 131 is a reflecting surface that reflects incident light. Also, the mirror surface 131 is a plane mirror composed of a plane. However, the mirror surface 131 is not limited to a plane mirror and may be a mirror surface (convex mirror or concave mirror) composed of a curved surface. Each of the support columns 132 and 133 is a columnar member provided so as to intersect the floor surface 311 at a substantially perpendicular (perpendicular in the present embodiment) angle. Each of the support columns 132 and 133 has one end fixed to the floor 31 and the other end fixed to the ceiling 32.

[0039] The mirror surface 131 is supported in a state of being sandwiched between the support column 132 and the support column 133. The size of the mirror surface 131 is not limited and can be appropriately selected. And the size of the mirror surface 131 is preferably such that the entire body of the user U during training is reflected when viewed from the training position 112 to the mirror surface 131. Also, the member that supports the mirror surface 131 is not limited to the support columns 132 and 133 and can be appropriately selected, such as being attached to a wall member provided substantially perpendicular to the floor surface.

[0040] Each of the mirror surfaces 121 and 131 provided in this way is arranged so as to intersect the floor surface 311 which is the surface of the floor 31. In the present embodiment, the lower end of the mirror surface 121 is in contact with the floor surface 311 (see FIG. 1). As a result, a ridge is formed at the portion where the mirror surface 121 and the floor surface 311 are in contact. In this case, it can be said that the mirror surface 121 and the floor surface 311 intersect. On the other hand, the lower end of the mirror surface 131 floats from the floor surface 311 (see FIG. 1). Even in such a case, the virtual mirror surface obtained by virtually extending the mirror surface 121 along its in-plane direction intersects the floor surface 311. The above expression "each of the mirror surfaces 121 and 131 is arranged so as to intersect the floor surface 311" includes (1) a case where they are in direct contact with each other like the relationship between the mirror surface 121 and the floor surface 311, and a ridge is formed at the boundary between the mirror surface and the floor surface, and (2) a case where, like the relationship between the mirror surface 131 and the floor surface 311, they are not in direct contact but the virtual mirror surface of the mirror surface and the floor surface intersect.

[0041] In the present embodiment, the angle formed by the mirror surface 121 and the floor surface 311, and the angle formed by the mirror surface 131 and the floor surface 311 are each 90°. However, the angles of these angles are not limited to 90° in any case. And each of these angles is preferably an angle such that the entire body of the user during training is reflected when looking at each of the mirror surfaces 121 and 131 from the training position 112.

[0042] When viewed from the training position 112 of the power rack 11, the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131 are arranged such that the mirror surface 131 is reflected in the mirror surface 121, the mirror surface 121 is reflected in the mirror surface 131, and they do not face each other directly. In this embodiment, the state where the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131 face each other directly refers to the state where the angle θ shown in FIG. 4 is 0°. At this time, since the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131 are in a parallel relationship, even if each of the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131 is extended along the in-plane direction of each mirror surface, the virtual mirror surfaces obtained by the extension do not intersect each other. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the state where the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131 do not face each other directly refers to the state where the angle θ is greater than 0°. At this time, the virtual mirror surface of the mirror surface 121 and the virtual mirror surface of the mirror surface 131 intersect each other. The angle θ can be appropriately determined within a range greater than 0° and less than 90°, but it is preferably 5° or more and 45° or less. Also, the training position 112 is provided in the region sandwiched between the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 4, when the floor surface 311 is viewed from the zenith direction, among the normal lines of the mirror surface 121, the normal line passing through the geometric center of the occupied region 111 is defined as the normal line N 121 Let it be. The geometric center is also called the centroid in a planar figure. In FIG. 4, on the mirror surface 121, the point that is the starting point of the normal line N 121 is defined as the point P M121 Let it be. When the floor surface 311 is viewed from the zenith direction, the normal line N 131 of the mirror surface 131 is non-parallel to the normal line N 121 and intersects the normal line N 121 (see the intersection point P I shown in FIG. 4). Note that each of the normal line N 121 and the normal line N 131 is an example of the first normal line and the second normal line, respectively. In this embodiment, when the floor surface 311 is viewed from the zenith direction, the normal line of the mirror surface 131 that passes through the midpoint P M131 of the mirror surface 131 is used as the normal line N 131 Let it be.

[0044] Also, when viewing the floor surface 311 from the zenith direction, the occupied area 111 is rectangular and has a line-symmetric shape. In FIG. 4, when viewing the floor surface 311 from the zenith direction, the axis 121 coinciding with the normal line N 111 is shown as the symmetry axis A 121 . In this case, the normal line of the mirror surface 121 (for example, the normal line N 111 ) is parallel to the symmetry axis A 131 . Moreover, the normal line N 111 is non-parallel to the symmetry axis A 111 and intersects the symmetry axis A I (see the intersection point P

[0045] shown in FIG. 4). I Also, the intersection point P

[0046] is preferably located inside the occupied area 111 when viewing the floor surface 311 from the zenith direction. According to this configuration, when the user U views the mirror surface 121 from the training position 112, the area of their own back that can be confirmed via the mirror surface 131 tends to be wider.

[0046] By installing the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131 in this way in the training system 10, when viewed from the training position 112, the mirror surface 131 is reflected in the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 121 is reflected in the mirror surface 131, and the surfaces extended from the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131 intersect each other. When the user U stands at the training position 112, the image of the user U is reflected in the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131. Therefore, the user U who conducts the training can confirm their own posture and form not only from the front direction but also from the back direction, making it easier to conduct the training in an appropriate form. As a result, the obtained training effect can be enhanced.

[0047] Note that in both the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131, the posture of the user U viewed from the front direction and the posture viewed from other directions are reflected together. Therefore, compared with a conventional training system in which only the posture viewed from one direction is reflected in a mirror for the front only, the user can be made aware of their own posture during training.

[0048] In addition, in order for the user U who uses the training system 10 to check their own posture, form, etc. from the back direction, the user U tries to look at the mirror surface 131 reflected in the mirror surface 121 from the left side (positive y-axis direction side) of the user U, like the line of sight (arrow) shown in FIG. 2. Therefore, when the trainer guides the user U from the guidance area 113 on the right side (negative y-axis direction side) of the user U, the trainer can guide the line of sight of the user U who checks their own posture, form, etc. from the back direction without blocking it. Also, when the user U wants to check the trainer, the user U can easily check the trainer located on the right side (negative y-axis direction side) of the user U.

[0049] Hereinafter, the area located on the right side of the user U and suitable for the trainer to guide the user U is called the guidance area 113. In the present embodiment, the mirror surface 131 is installed on the left side of the user U facing the mirror surface 121 so that the back of the user U is reflected. Different from this arrangement, when the mirror surface 131 is installed on the right side of the user U so that the back of the user U is reflected, the guidance area 113 is located on the left side of the user U. That is, regardless of whether the mirror surface 131 is arranged on the right side or the left side of the user U, the guidance area 113 is located on the opposite side of the position where the mirror surface 131 is installed across the symmetry axis A 111 is located. Also, the guidance area 113 is preferably provided on the rear side (negative x-axis direction side) of the user U as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 2. By providing the guidance area 113 on the rear side of the user U, the user U checks the trainer by looking at the image of the trainer reflected in the mirror surface 121 from the right side of the user U. Therefore, compared with the case where the trainer actually exists on the right side and the front side of the user U, the presence of the trainer is less likely to be noticed, and the amount of movement of the line of sight of the user U accompanying the transition from the state of checking their own posture, form, etc. from the back direction to the state of checking the trainer can be reduced.

[0050] Also, as long as the trainer is located in the guidance area 113, the trainer will not block the line of sight of the user U who checks the trainer's posture, form, etc. from the back direction. Therefore, the trainer does not need to worry about their own position. Also, the trainer can grasp whether the user U is aware of the presence of the trainer by checking the field of view of the user U through either the mirror surface 121 or the mirror surface 131. Therefore, it is possible to easily determine the appropriateness of the timing of calling out to the user U or giving guidance. As described above, the training system 10 has the effect of making it easier to give guidance from the trainer's standpoint. Note that the guidance area 113 is not limited to the area shown in FIG. 2.

[0051] Note that at least one of the mirror 12 and the mirror 13 may be provided with a moving part that can move the position of the mirror. For example, instead of the columns 132 and 133 fixed to the floor 31 and the ceiling 32, the mirror 13 can adopt legs with casters as a support member. The casters provided on the legs are an example of a moving part that moves the mirror along the in-plane direction of the floor surface 311 (the in-plane direction of the xy plane in the coordinate system shown in FIG. 1). Note that the direction in which the moving part moves the mirror is not limited to the in-plane direction of the floor surface 311 and can be determined as appropriate.

[0052] (Modified example of the mirror surface) In the training system 10, as described above, it includes the mirror surfaces 121 and 131 that sandwich the power rack 11. The mirror surfaces 121 and 131 can also be expressed as sandwiching the training position 112. In the training system 10, when viewed from the training position 112, the mirror surfaces 121 and 131 are arranged such that the mirror surface 131 is reflected in the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 121 is reflected in the mirror surface 131. According to this configuration, in addition to the image of the user U when viewed from the front direction during training, the image of the user U when viewed from the back direction can be simultaneously reflected in the mirror surface 121.

[0053] Here, the projection means for projecting an image of the user U who is performing training as viewed from the front direction is not limited to the mirror surface 121, and can also be substituted with a first camera that captures the user U from the front direction and a first monitor that displays the video captured by the first camera. Similarly, the projection means for projecting an image of the user U who is performing training as viewed from the back direction is not limited to the mirror surface 131, and can also be substituted with a second camera that captures the user U from the back direction and a second monitor that displays the video captured by the second camera. The mirror surface 121 projects the image by reflecting the image of the user U as viewed from the front direction. The mirror surface 131 projects the image by reflecting the image of the user U as viewed from the back direction. Also, the first camera and the first monitor project the image by displaying, on the first monitor, the image captured by the first camera, which is the image of the user U as viewed from the front direction. Further, the second camera and the second monitor project the image by displaying, on the second monitor, the image captured by the second camera, which is the image of the user U as viewed from the back direction. As described above, in one aspect of the present invention, the expression "project" includes the case of projecting by reflecting the image of the object and the case of projecting by displaying the image. Therefore, it can be said that the mirror surface 121, and the first camera and the first monitor are the first projection means for projecting the image of the user U as viewed from the front direction. Also, it can be said that the mirror surface 131, and the second camera and the second monitor are the second projection means for projecting the image of the user U as viewed from the back direction. In this way, by each of the first projection means and the second projection means projecting the front and back images of the user U, respectively, the user U can visually recognize the front and back images of himself / herself. Also, when the first camera and the first monitor are adopted as the first projection means and the second camera and the second monitor are adopted as the second projection means, two separate monitors can be adopted as the first monitor and the second monitor, or one shared monitor can be adopted as the first monitor and the second monitor. When the first monitor and the second monitor share one monitor, the monitor may be arranged on the same side as the first camera as viewed from the user U (i.e., the front side of the user U).

[0054] In addition, it is preferable that the first camera is arranged so as to include the entire body of the user U as seen from the front direction with the user U who performs training at the training position 112 as a subject within its angle of view. Also, it is preferable that the second camera is arranged so as to include the entire body of the user U as seen from the back direction with the user U who performs training at the training position 112 as a subject within its angle of view. Further, when the floor surface 311 is viewed from the zenith direction, each of the first camera and the second camera is preferably arranged on the symmetry axis A 111 respectively. In this case, the first camera is arranged on the symmetry axis A 111 such that the central axis of the angle of view faces rearward (negative x-axis direction), and the second camera is arranged on the symmetry axis A 111 such that the central axis of the angle of view faces forward (positive x-axis direction).

[0055] For example, when one aspect of the training system 10 includes a first camera and a first monitor instead of the mirror surface 121, and the mirror surface 131, the first camera is arranged on the front side of the user U who is performing training at the training position 112, and is preferably arranged so as to be able to collectively include the user U and the mirror surface 131 that reflects the user U within its angle of view. Also, in this case, the first monitor may be arranged on the front side of the user U.

[0056] Further, for example, in another aspect of the training system 10, when it includes a mirror surface 121 and a second camera and a second monitor that replace the mirror surface 131, the second camera is preferably disposed on the back side of the user U who is performing training at the training position 112 and is arranged so as to be able to include the user U in the angle of view. Also, in this case, the second monitor may be disposed on the front side of the user U. Further, in this case, the second monitor is preferably installed in an area that hardly overlaps with the area where the image of the user U as seen from the front is projected in the area of the mirror surface 121. This area can also be said to be an area that does not block the vision of the user U when the user U located at the training position 112 views the mirror surface 121 from the front.

[0057] Further, for example, in yet another aspect of the training system 10, when it includes a first camera and a first monitor that replace the mirror surface 121 and a second camera and a second monitor that replace the mirror surface 131, the first camera is disposed on the front side of the user U who is performing training at the training position 112, and the second camera may be disposed on the back side of the user U. In this case, each of the first camera and the second camera may be arranged so as to be able to include the user U in the angle of view, respectively. Also, each of the first monitor and the second monitor may be disposed on the front side of the user U.

[0058] As described above, the training system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a power rack 11, and a first projection means and a second projection means arranged to sandwich the power rack 11 at least during training. The first projection means projects an image of the user U who is performing training as seen from the front direction. The second projection means projects an image of the user U who is performing training as seen from the back direction.

[0059] Here, the first projection means may be the mirror surface 121, or may be the first camera and the first monitor. Also, the second projection means may be the mirror surface 131, or may be the second camera and the second monitor. Note that it is preferable that the first camera and the second camera are cameras capable of shooting moving images as video. Also, it is preferable that the moving images taken by the first camera and the second camera are respectively projected onto each of the first monitor and the second monitor in real time.

[0060] Also, each of the first monitor and the second monitor is preferably sized to project the user U, who is the subject in each of the first camera and the second camera, at actual size. Also, each of the first monitor and the second monitor is preferably either a liquid crystal display or an organic LED display. Also, each of the first monitor and the second monitor may be a display device called digital signage.

[0061] Also, the training system according to one aspect of the present invention can also be expressed as including a training position 112 set on the floor surface 311, and first projection means and second projection means arranged so as to sandwich the training position 112 at least during training.

[0062] As described above, whether the first projection means is adopted instead of the mirror surface 121, the second projection means is adopted instead of the mirror surface 131, or the first projection means and the second projection means are respectively adopted instead of each of the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131, the same effect as the training system 10 shown in FIG. 1 can be obtained.

[0063] In addition, each of the first camera and the second camera is more compact than the mirror surfaces 121 and 131, respectively, and has a high degree of freedom in installation. Therefore, it is easier to photograph the image of the user U at an angle of view closer to the requirements of the user U who conducts training, as compared with the case of adopting a mirror. That is, the user U can easily confirm at least one of the image of himself / herself as seen from the front and the image of himself / herself as seen from the back from a preferred angle of view.

[0064] In addition, the training system according to one aspect of the present invention may include the mirror surface 121, the mirror surface 131, the first projection means, and the second projection means. That is, the mirror surface 121 and the first projection means may be used in combination, and the mirror surface 131 and the second projection means may be used in combination. However, in this configuration, the first monitor of the first projection means is arranged on the side of the mirror surface 131 (the negative x-axis side) when viewed from the training position 112, and the second monitor of the second projection means is arranged on the side of the mirror surface 121 (the positive x-axis side). According to this configuration, not only when the user U located at the training position 112 is facing the mirror surface 121, but also when the user U is facing the mirror surface 131, the user U can confirm his / her own posture, form, etc. not only from the front direction but also from the back direction.

[0065] (Size of the training system) Next, the sizes of the respective parts constituting the training system 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 4. The interval a is the interval between the occupied area 111 of the power rack 11 and the mirror surface 121. The length b is one side of the rectangular occupied area 111, which is the length of the side orthogonal to the mirror surface 121. The length f is one side of the occupied area 111, which is the length of the side substantially parallel (parallel in the present embodiment) to the mirror surface 121. The interval c is the minimum value of the interval between the occupied area 111 and the mirror surface 131. The interval d is the maximum value of the interval between the normal line N 121 and the mirror surface 131. The interval d is the symmetry axis A 111It can also be said to be the maximum value of the distance from the mirror surface 131. The length e is the length of the mirror surface 131 when viewed from the zenith direction of the floor surface 311. The angle θ is the angle formed between the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131.

[0066] Regarding the intervals a, b, c, d, the lengths e, f, and the angle θ, the values adopted in this embodiment and examples of preferable ranges are shown in Table 1 below. However, each value of a to f is not limited to any of the values shown in Table 1, and can be appropriately designed within the range where the mirror surface 131 is reflected in the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 121 is reflected in the mirror surface 131 when viewed from the training position 112.

Table 1

[0067] In addition, in FIG. 5, when the floor surface 311 is viewed from the zenith direction, the line of sight L U1 ,L U2 of the user U in the situation where the user U is facing the mirror surface 121 is shown by a virtual line (two-dot chain line). The line of sight L U1 is the line of sight of the user U passing through the end on the support 133 side of the mirror surface 131, and the line of sight L U2 is the line of sight of the user U passing through the support 132. In the training system 10, when viewed from the training position 112 in this way, the mirror surfaces 121 and 131 may be arranged so that the mirror surface 131 is reflected in the mirror surface 121. Also, when the user U views the mirror surface 131 from the training position 112 without changing the position, the mirror surfaces 121 and 131 may be arranged so that the mirror surface 121 is reflected in the mirror surface 131.

[0068] <Examples of different expressions of the training system> The above-described training system 10 can also be expressed as in the following Expression Examples 1 to 3.

[0069] (Expression Example 1) As shown in FIG. 1, among the power racks 11 included in the training system 10, the surface in contact with the floor surface 311 is called the lower bottom surface 11b, the surface facing the lower bottom surface 11b and visible when viewed from the zenith direction is called the upper bottom surface 11t, and the surfaces other than the lower bottom surface 11b and the upper bottom surface 11t are called the side surfaces 11s. Among the side surfaces 11s, a predetermined surface is called the front surface 11f, and the surface facing the front surface 11f is called the back surface. The front surface 11f may be specified in advance by the manufacturer of the power rack 11, or may be specified in advance by the contractor who designs or constructs the training system 10. Also, the front surface 11f may be a surface visible when the power rack 11 is viewed from a predetermined direction. Further, hereinafter, in the training system 10, the direction from the back surface to the front surface is defined as the front direction, and the direction from the front surface to the back surface is defined as the back direction.

[0070] The training system 10 is a training system including a power rack 11 (an example of a training machine), a mirror surface 121 (an example of a first mirror surface) disposed in front of the front surface 11f of the power rack 11, and a mirror surface 131 (an example of a second mirror surface) disposed behind the front surface 11f of the power rack 11, and the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131 can also be expressed as being arranged such that when viewed from the training position 112, the mirror surface 131 is reflected in the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 121 is reflected in the mirror surface 131, and they are not directly facing each other.

[0071] (Expression Example 2) The training position 112 may vary depending on the training performed by the user U. For example, when the user U first determines the desired training position 112, the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131 may be arranged according to the training position 112. Also, when the mirror surface 121 is fixed and the user U determines the desired training position 112 with respect to the mirror surface 121, the mirror surface 131 may be arranged according to the training position 112. As described above, at least the mirror surface 131 may be arranged according to the training position 112 determined by the user U.

[0072] From the training performed by user U, the training position 112 and the direction in which user U mainly faces during training are determined. Taking the direction in which user U mainly faces as the perpendicular direction to the mirror surface 121, in the training performed by user U, a position where user U can easily view the mirror surface 121 without contacting the mirror surface 121 is determined.

[0073] When user U views the mirror surface 121 from the training position 112 determined by user U, the mirror surface 131 is reflected in the mirror surface 121, and the back of user U can be confirmed. When user U views the mirror surface 131 from the training position without changing the position and the mirror surface 131 is seen, the mirror surface 121 is reflected in the mirror surface 131, and the mirror surface 131 is installed at a position where the back of user U can be confirmed. Here, when there are a plurality of training positions 112 determined by user U according to the training that user U wants to perform, the mirror surface 131 preferably has a size such that the back of user U can be confirmed from any of the plurality of training positions 112. The positional relationship between the training position 112, the mirror surface 121, and the mirror surface 131 is such that instead of installing the mirror surface 121 in the direction that the user U mainly faces during training, it may be installed on the right side (or left side) of the direction that the user U mainly faces during training. In this case, when the user U looks at the mirror surface 121 from the training position while maintaining the body orientation in the direction that the user U mainly faces during training, the mirror surface 131 is reflected in the mirror surface 121, and the left side surface (or right side surface) of the user U can be confirmed. Also, when the user U looks at the mirror surface 131 from the training position without changing the position while maintaining the body orientation in the direction that the user U mainly faces during training, the mirror surface 121 is reflected in the mirror surface 131, and the mirror surface 131 may be installed at a position where the right side surface (or left side surface) of the user U can be confirmed. Further, after installing the mirror surface 121 in the direction that the user U mainly faces during training, when the user U looks at the mirror surface 121 from the training position, the mirror surface 131 is reflected in the mirror surface 121, and the left side surface (or right side surface) of the user U can be confirmed. Also, when the user U looks at the mirror surface 131 from the training position without changing the position, the mirror surface 121 is reflected in the mirror surface 131, and the mirror surface 131 may be installed at a position where the right side surface (or left side surface) of the user U can be confirmed.

[0074] The training system according to the first aspect of the present invention has been described with reference to the position of the power rack 11, which is an example of a training machine, as the reference for the training system 10. On the other hand, it can be said that the training system according to the second illustrative example has been described with reference to the training position 112 as the reference for the training system 10.

[0075] (Illustrative Example 3) In the description of the training system 10, the angle formed between the mirror surface 121 (which may also be referred to as the virtual mirror surface of the mirror surface 121) and the floor surface 311, and the angle formed between the mirror surface 131 (which may also be referred to as the virtual mirror surface of the mirror surface 131) and the floor surface 311 are 90° with respect to the floor surface 311. However, in one aspect of the training system 10, the angle formed between the mirror surface 121 and the floor surface 311 is 90°, and the angle formed between the mirror surface 131 and the floor surface 311 may be an acute angle. That is, in the training system according to the first aspect of the present invention, the configuration of Expression Example 2 in which the angle formed between the mirror surface 131 and the floor surface 311 is an acute angle can also be adopted. In this case, the normal line N of the mirror surface 131 131 and the angle formed with the horizontal plane become a depression angle when viewed from the side of the mirror surface 131. When the mirror surface 131 is a plane mirror, the normal line N 131 can be said to be the perpendicular line of the mirror surface 131.

[0076] Specifically, first, when looking at the floor surface 311 from the zenith direction, the normal line N121 coincides with the symmetry axis A111, and the normal line N131 is parallel to the symmetry axis A111. Here, it is preferable that the normal line N131 coincides with the symmetry axis A111. When viewed from the training position 112, the mirror surface 131 is reflected in the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 121 is reflected in the mirror surface 131. When the user U stands at the training position 112, the image of the user U is reflected in the mirror surfaces 121 and 131. Therefore, the user U who conducts the training can confirm their own posture, form, etc. not only from the front direction but also from the back direction. Also, in order for the user U who uses the training system 10 to confirm their own posture, form, etc. from the back direction, they try to look at the mirror surface 131 reflected in the mirror surface 121 from above their own body (the positive z-axis direction side). Then, the angle formed by the virtual plane when the mirror surface 131 is extended downward and the floor surface 311 is set so that at least a part of the back of the user U is reflected in the mirror surface 131. At this time, it is preferable that the entire back of the user U is reflected in the mirror surface 131. By providing a space through which the trainer can pass between the mirror surface 131 and the floor surface 311, a guiding area 113 symmetric with respect to the symmetry axis A111 is formed regardless of the arrangement position of the mirror surface 131 in the y-axis direction. That is, the trainer can provide training guidance to the user U in a guiding area 113 wider than the guiding area 113 in the first embodiment. Also, due to this space, the user U can approach the entrance of the training machine from any direction. In the present embodiment, at least the perpendicular line of the mirror surface 131 may be arranged at a depression angle with respect to the floor surface 311, and the perpendicular line of the mirror surface 121 may be arranged at a depression angle with respect to the floor surface 311.

[0077] <Training Room> The training room 1 shown in FIG. 1 is suitable as a personal gym where a trainer provides one-on-one training guidance to a user U who conducts training using the training system 10. The training room 1 is an embodiment of the present invention together with the training system 10.

[0078] The training room 1 includes a room 30 and at least one set of training system 10. In the training room 1 illustrated in FIG. 1, there are two sets of training systems 10. When adopting the training room 1 as the training room in the personal gym, as shown in FIG. 1, it is preferable to have two or more sets of training systems 10. In the personal gym configured in this way, due to the presence of multiple trainers, it is possible to avoid a situation where the user and the trainer are alone in the closed space of the personal gym. Therefore, the user U can use the training room with confidence. In addition, when attaching more importance to the personal feeling felt by the user U in the personal gym, it is more preferable that the training room 1 has two sets of training systems 10. According to this configuration, it is possible to provide an environment in which the user U can carry out training with confidence without excessively inhibiting the personal feeling felt by the user U. However, the number of sets of training systems 10 provided in the training room 1 is not limited, and can be appropriately selected according to the scale of the gym, the operation policy of the gym, the needs of the target user U, etc.

[0079] Since the configuration of the training system 10 has been described above, the description thereof will be omitted here.

[0080] Note that the two sets of training systems 10 included in one aspect of the training room 1 may both be equipped with training machines, or one set may be equipped with a training machine and the other set may be equipped with training equipment, or both sets may be equipped with training equipment.

[0081] The room 30 includes a floor 31, a ceiling 32, a wall 33, and a wall 34. As shown in FIG. 1, two sets of training systems 10 are placed on the floor surface 311 of the floor 31. In the training room 1, a training mat (not shown) is laid on the floor surface 311, and the training system 10 is placed on the mat. In the mat, the material, hardness, elasticity, etc. can be appropriately designed. Also, when placing the mat on the floor surface 311, an area approximately corresponding to the training position 112 may be drawn on the mat.

[0082] In the training room 1, a mirror surface 121 of a mirror 12 is installed so as to cover the wall surface of the wall 33, and the mirror surface 121 is shared by two sets of training systems 10. The training system 10 located on the back side (positive y-axis direction side) is obtained by translating the training system 10 located on the front side (negative y-axis direction side) toward the back side (positive y-axis direction side). That is, the training system 10 on the front side and the training system 10 on the back side have translational symmetry.

[0083] (Group of modified examples of training room) FIG. 6 shows training rooms 1A to 1H, which are a group of modified examples of the training room 1 shown in FIG. 1. Each of the training rooms 1A to 1H is provided with a training system corresponding to two sets of training systems 10, similar to the training room 1. In the training rooms 1A to 1H shown in FIG. 6, for each of the two sets of training systems, individual subscripts "A" to "N", "P", "Q" (excluding O) By attaching (A~Q), each training system is distinguished. Also, in FIG. 6, only the components corresponding to the occupied area 111, the guidance area 113, the mirror surface 121, and the mirror surface 131 of the training system 10 are shown, and the above-mentioned individual subscripts "A" to "N", "P", "Q" are attached to the end of the reference numerals of each component. For example, each of the occupied area 111A, the guidance area 113A, the mirror surface 121A, and the mirror surface 131A of the training system 10A corresponds to the occupied area 111, the guidance area 113, the mirror surface 121, and the mirror surface 131 of the training system 10, respectively. Also, the users who perform training using each of the training systems 10A~10N, 10P, 10Q are also attached with the corresponding individual subscripts "A" to "N", "P", "Q".

[0084] Also, in each of the installations A~H in FIG. 6, when the support member of each mirror surface is a column, its illustration is omitted.

[0085] Note that each training room 1A~1H is one of the modified example groups of the training room 1, and the arrangement of each of the two sets of training systems is not limited to the arrangements of these modified example groups.

[0086] The training room 1A shown in installation A includes training systems 10A and 10B as two sets of training systems. The training systems 10A and 10B are mirror-symmetrical with the two sets of training systems 10 provided in the training room 1, with the mirror surface 121 as the mirroring surface. Also, in the training room 1, the first mirror surface of each training system 10 was shared by one mirror surface 121. On the other hand, in the training room 1A, the mirror surface 121A and the mirror surface 121B are separate mirror surfaces. Since they are separate mirror surfaces, the degree of freedom regarding the installation position of each training machine is increased. The guidance areas 113A of the training system 10A and the guidance area 113B of the training system 10B are both located on the left side of the users UA and UB.

[0087] The training room 1B shown in Installation B is equipped with training systems 10C and 10D as two sets of training systems. The training system 10C has the same layout as the training system 10A shown in Installation A. The training system 10D has the same layout as the training system 10 shown in FIG. 2. The guidance area 113C of the training system 10C is located on the left side of the user UC, and the guidance area 113D of the training system 10D is located on the left side of the user UD. As a result, since the guidance areas 113C and 113D are separated, when the trainer who guides in each training system is guiding, it is possible to reduce the concern about the trainer who guides in the other guidance area 113C or 113D.

[0088] The training room 1C shown in Installation C is equipped with training systems 10E and 10F as two sets of training systems. The training system 10E has the same layout as the training system 10 shown in FIG. 2. The training system 10F has the same layout as the training system 10B shown in Installation A. The guidance area of the training system 10E is located on the right side of the user UE, and the guidance area of the training system 10D is located on the left side of the user UF. In Installation C, these guidance areas are collectively shown as the guidance area 113EF. As a result, one trainer can guide the training of two users U.

[0089] The training room 1D shown in Installation D is equipped with training systems 10G and 10H as two sets of training systems. In the training systems 10G and 10H, based on the training systems 10A and 10B in Installation A, the training systems 10G and 10H are rotated clockwise so that the mirror surfaces 131G and 131H, which are an example of the second mirror surface, are shared by one mirror surface. The guidance area 113G of the training system 10G and the guidance area 113H of the training system 10H are both located on the left side of the users UG and UH. As a result, the mirror surfaces 131G and 131H can be made into one mirror surface.

[0090] The training room 1E shown in installation E is equipped with training systems 10I and 10J as two sets of training systems. The training system 10J has the same layout as the training system 10H shown in layout D. The training system 10I has a layout obtained by rotating the training system 10 shown in FIG. 2 clockwise. In the training room 1E, mirror surfaces 131I and 131J, which are examples of the second mirror surface, are shared by one mirror surface. The guidance area of the training system 10I is located on the right side of the user UI, and the guidance area of the training system 10D is located on the left side of the user UJ. In installation E, these guidance areas are collectively shown as the guidance area 113IJ. Thereby, the mirror surfaces 131G and 131H can be made into one mirror surface, and one trainer can guide the training of two users U.

[0091] The training room 1F shown in installation F is equipped with training systems 10K and 10L as two sets of training systems. Each of the training systems 10K and 10L has the same installation as the training systems 10A and 10B shown in installation A. However, in the training room 1F, a wall is adopted as the support member for supporting each of the mirror surfaces 131K and 131L instead of a column. The guidance area 113K of the training system 10F and the guidance area 113L of the training system 10L are both located on the left side of the users UK and UL.

[0092] The training room 1G shown in Installation G is equipped with training systems 10M and 10N as two sets of training systems. The training system 10M has the same arrangement as the training system 10E shown in Installation C. The training system 10N is obtained by rotating the training system 10F shown in Installation C by 90° clockwise and then performing a translation operation to a predetermined position. The predetermined position is the position where one of the struts supporting the mirror surface 131N and one of the struts supporting the mirror surface 131M coincide. That is, the mirror surface 131N and the mirror surface 131M share one of the struts. The guidance area of the training system 10M is located on the right side of the user UM, and the guidance area of the training system 10N is located on the left side of the user UN. In Installation G, these guidance areas are collectively shown as the guidance area 113MN. Thereby, depending on the shape and size of the training room, arrangements other than those with translational symmetry are possible. Also, in the training room 1G, one trainer can guide the training of two users U.

[0093] The training room 1H shown in Installation H is equipped with training systems 10P and 10Q as two sets of training systems. The training system 10P has the same arrangement as the training system 10A shown in Installation A. The training system 10Q is obtained by rotating the training system 10B shown in Installation A by 180° and then performing a translation operation to a predetermined position. The predetermined position is a position where the mirror surface 131P and the mirror surface 131Q substantially coincide. In Installation H, the mirror surface 131P and the mirror surface 131Q share one plate-like member and two support columns as support members. The mirror surface 131P is provided on one main surface of the plate-like member, and the mirror surface 131Q is provided on one main surface of the plate-like member. The guidance areas 113P of the training system 10H and the guidance area 113Q of the training system 10Q are both located on the left side of the users UP and UQ. As a result, one of the spaces for arranging the mirror surfaces 131P and 131Q can be omitted. Also, the trainer who gives guidance in each training system can give guidance without worrying about the other guidance area 113P or 113Q.

[0094] 〔Embodiment 2〕 <Training Method> The training method according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described. The training method of this embodiment is a method in which a user performs training using the training system (for example, the training system 10 described in Embodiment 1) according to an embodiment of the present invention. In other words, the training method of this embodiment represents the training system according to an embodiment of the present invention as an invention of a training method. Therefore, in this embodiment, detailed descriptions of the components of the training system 10 (for example, the mirror surface 121, the mirror surface 131, etc.) will be omitted. However, when referring to the components of the training system 10, refer to FIGS. 1 and 2 as appropriate.

[0095] Note that, as described above in Embodiment 1, training may be (1) an activity aimed at improving physical functions, (2) an activity aimed at improving physical functions and achieving harmony between the body and mind or mental stability, (3) an activity that does not involve conspicuous physical movement but approaches the mental aspect while aligning the posture, or (4) an activity aimed at checking and improving forms, checking and improving postures, and the like.

[0096] The training system method of this embodiment is a specific example of a training method that is one aspect of the present invention. This training method mainly assumes that the user U performs the training described in (1) above. However, what kind of training is implemented using this training method is not limited, and the user U can freely determine the training mode as long as it is safe.

[0097] In this embodiment, the training method will be described using the training system 10 as an example of a training machine used for training. However, what the user uses in this training method is not limited to a training machine and may be a training tool. Variations of the training machine and training tools will be described later.

[0098] This training method is a training method that uses the mirror surfaces 121 and 131 arranged to intersect the floor surface 311. In this training method, when viewed from the training position 112, the mirror surface 131 is reflected in the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 121 is reflected in the mirror surface 131, and they are arranged so as not to face each other. Also, the training position 112 is provided in the region sandwiched between the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131.

[0099] Furthermore, this training method includes a training process in which the user U performs training at the training position 112.

[0100] In the case of this training method using the training system 10, at least at the training position 112, a power rack 11 is arranged (Fig. 1). The power rack 11 is an example of a training machine. Further, in a modification of this training method, training equipment can be arranged at the training position 112 instead of the training machine. These training machines and training equipment can be appropriately selected according to the content of the training that the user U wants to perform.

[0101] Examples of training machines include, in addition to the power rack 11, a half rack, a Smith machine, a lat pull-down, a fitness bike, a flat bench, an adjustable bench, and a reformer. Among these training machines, the power rack 11, half rack, Smith machine, lat pull-down, fitness bike, and reformer are heavy and are often fixed to the floor surface 311, so they can be said to be fixed training machines. On the other hand, the flat bench and the adjustable bench can be said to be portable training machines that the user U can move.

[0102] Examples of training equipment include mats typified by yoga mats, balance balls, medicine balls, and dumbbells. These training equipment can be said to be portable training equipment that the user U can move.

[0103] Also, at least one of the mirror 12 having a mirror surface 121 and the mirror 13 having a mirror surface 131 may be provided with a moving part capable of moving the position of the mirror. In this case, this training method may include an arrangement step performed before the training step. The arrangement step is a step of arranging the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 131 so that the mirror surface 131 is reflected in the mirror surface 121 and the mirror surface 121 is reflected in the mirror surface 131 when viewed from the training position 112, and they do not face each other.

[0104] In addition, when using a portable training machine or a portable training tool for training, the arranging step may include arranging the training machine or the training tool at a predetermined position sandwiched between the mirror surfaces 121 and 131 so that the training position 112 overlaps therewith.

[0105] 〔Supplementary Note〕 From the above description, the present invention can be grasped as follows. For the sake of facilitating the understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses for convenience, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments thereby.

[0106] A training system (10, 10A to 10N, 10P, 10Q) according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a training machine (such as a power rack 11 or a flat bench 21), and a first mirror surface (mirror surface 121) and a second mirror surface (mirror surface 131) that sandwich the training machine at least during training and are arranged so as to intersect with the floor surface (311). In this training system, when viewed from a training position (112) sandwiched between the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface, the second mirror surface is reflected in the first mirror surface and the first mirror surface is reflected in the second mirror surface, and they are arranged so as not to face each other.

[0107] Here, the training may be (1) an activity aiming at improving physical functions such as so-called fitness training or physical training, (2) an activity aiming at improving physical functions as well as achieving harmony between the body and the mind or stabilizing the mind, such as yoga or Pilates, (3) an activity that does not involve physically prominent movements but approaches the mental aspect while adjusting the posture, such as Zen or meditation, or (4) an activity aiming at checking and improving forms or checking and improving postures.

[0108] In addition, the training machine refers to the machine (apparatus) used for the above-described training.

[0109] In addition, the training position is a position that a user can take when performing training using the training method. The training position is not limited to a single point, but is an area with an extent, and is a predetermined area assumed in advance according to the type of training machine.

[0110] Among the images of the user performing training at the training position, the image viewed from the front direction is reflected in one of the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface (for example, the first mirror surface), and the image viewed from the back direction is reflected in the other mirror surface of the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface (for example, the second mirror surface). In this training system, since the second mirror surface is reflected in the first mirror surface and the first mirror surface is reflected in the second mirror surface, and the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface are arranged so as not to face each other, the user performing training can confirm their own form from both the front direction and the back direction by checking the image of the other mirror surface reflected in one mirror surface. In addition, the training system 10 also has a secondary effect of being easier to instruct from the perspective of the trainer.

[0111] In addition, in the training system (10, 10A to 10N, 10P, 10Q) according to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the training system according to the above-described first aspect, when the floor surface (311) is viewed from the zenith direction, the first normal line (normal line N 121 ) which is the normal line of the first mirror surface (mirror surface 121) passes through the geometric center (P C111 ) of the occupied area (111) occupied by the training machine (such as the power rack 11 and the flat bench 21) on the floor surface, and the second normal line (normal line N 131 ) which is the normal line of the second mirror surface (mirror surface 131) is non-parallel to the first normal line and intersects the first normal line.

[0112] Also, in the training system (10, 10A to 10N, 10P, 10Q) according to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the training system according to the first aspect described above, when the floor surface (311) is viewed from the zenith direction, the occupancy area (111) occupied by the training machine (such as the power rack 11 or the flat bench 21) on the floor surface has a shape that is line-symmetric with respect to the symmetry axis (A 111 ), the first normal line (normal line N 121 ) which is the normal line of the first mirror surface (mirror surface 121) is parallel to the symmetry axis, and the second normal line (normal line N 131 ) which is the normal line of the second mirror surface (mirror surface 131) is non-parallel to the symmetry axis and intersects the symmetry axis, and this configuration is adopted.

[0113] Here, the shape of the occupancy area is not limited. Also, the shape of the occupancy area may be a shape having some symmetry or a shape having no symmetry. Also, the point where the first normal line and the second normal line intersect, and the point where the symmetry axis and the second normal line intersect may be located outside the occupancy area, but it is preferably located inside.

[0114] According to the training system according to the second aspect or the third aspect, the user can surely confirm the image seen from the direction of his own back.

[0115] Also, in the training system (10, 10A to 10N, 10P, 10Q) according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the training system according to any one of the first aspect to the third aspect described above, at least one of the first mirror (mirror 12) provided with the first mirror surface (mirror surface 121) and the second mirror (mirror 13) provided with the second mirror surface (mirror surface 131) is provided with a moving part (for example, a caster) capable of moving the position of the mirror, and this configuration is adopted.

[0116] Here, the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface are preferably plane mirrors. However, the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface are not limited to plane mirrors and may be mirror surfaces formed of curved surfaces.

[0117] According to the above configuration, since at least one of the first mirror and the second mirror can be moved to another position, the space can be effectively utilized when the user is not performing training.

[0118] Further, in the training system (10, 10A to 10N, 10P, 10Q) according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the training system according to any one of the above-described first to third aspects, the training machine is a power rack, a half rack, a Smith machine, a lat pulldown, a fitness bike, a flat bench, an adjustable bench, and a reformer, and the configuration is adopted.

[0119] According to the above configuration, by performing training while the user adds his / her form in the front direction and also checks from the back direction, the effect of training using these training machines can be further enhanced.

[0120] The training room (1) according to the sixth aspect of the present invention includes two or more sets of the training system (10, 10A to 10N, 10P, 10Q) according to any one of the above-described first to third aspects.

[0121] The training room configured in this way is suitable for a personal training service in which one trainer guides training for one user. Since two or more sets of training systems are provided in this training room, there will be two trainers. Therefore, since it is possible to avoid a situation where the user and the trainer are alone in a closed space, the user can use the training room with confidence.

[0122] The training method according to the seventh aspect of the present invention is a training method using a first mirror surface (mirror surface 121) and a second mirror surface (mirror surface 131) arranged so as to intersect the floor surface (311). In this training method, when viewed from the training position (112) sandwiched between the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface, the second mirror surface is reflected in the first mirror surface and the first mirror surface is reflected in the second mirror surface, and they are arranged so as not to face each other. This training method includes a training step in which a user conducts training at the training position.

[0123] The training method according to the seventh aspect has the same effect as the training system according to the first aspect. Note that the training to which this training method is applied is not limited to activities aiming at improving physical functions, and may be (1) activities aiming at improving the harmony between the body and the mind or stabilizing the mind along with the improvement of physical functions, (2) activities that do not involve conspicuous physical movement but approach the mental aspect while adjusting the posture, or (3) activities aiming at checking and improving forms and postures.

[0124] Further, in the training method according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the training method according to the seventh aspect described above, a configuration is adopted in which a training machine (such as a power rack 11 or a flat bench 21) or a training tool (such as a stretch mat, a yoga mat, or a balance ball) is arranged at the training position (112).

[0125] According to the above configuration, in training using a training machine, a user can check their form not only from the front direction but also from the back direction.

[0126] In addition, in the training method according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the training method according to the above-described eighth aspect, the training machine is one of a power rack, a half rack, a Smith machine, a lat pull-down, a fitness bike, a flat bench, an adjustable bench, and a reformer.

[0127] The training method according to the ninth aspect has the same effect as the training system according to the fifth aspect.

[0128] In addition, in the training method according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the training method according to any one of the above-described seventh to ninth aspects, there is an arrangement step that is performed before the training step, and when viewed from the training position (112), the second mirror surface (mirror surface 131) is reflected in the first mirror surface (mirror surface 121) and the first mirror surface is reflected in the second mirror surface, and the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface are arranged so as not to face each other.

[0129] The training method according to the tenth aspect has the same effect as the training system according to the fourth aspect. The training system (10, 10A to 10N, 10P, 10Q) according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention includes a training tool (such as a stretch mat, a yoga mat, a balance ball, etc.), and at least during training, the training tool is sandwiched, and a first mirror surface (mirror surface 121) and a second mirror surface (mirror surface 131) that are arranged so as to intersect with the floor surface (311). In this training system, when viewed from the training position (112) sandwiched between the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface, the second mirror surface is reflected in the first mirror surface and the first mirror surface is reflected in the second mirror surface, and they are arranged so as not to face each other.

[0130] The training system according to the 11th aspect has the same effect as the training system according to the 1st aspect.

[0131] Moreover, the training system (10, 10A to 10N, 10P, 10Q) according to the 12th aspect of the present invention includes a training system (such as a power rack 11 and a flat bench 21), a first mirror surface (mirror surface 121) disposed directly in front of the training system, and a second mirror surface (mirror surface 131) disposed behind the training system. In this training system, the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface are arranged such that when viewed from the training position (112) of a user who trains using the training machine, the second mirror surface is reflected in the first mirror surface and the first mirror surface is reflected in the second mirror surface, and they are not directly facing each other.

[0132] Furthermore, the training system (10, 10A to 10N, 10P, 10Q) according to the 13th aspect of the present invention includes a training position (112) set on the floor surface, and a first mirror surface (mirror surface 121) and a second mirror surface (mirror surface 131) that sandwich the training position at least during training and are arranged to intersect the floor surface. In this training system, the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface are arranged such that when viewed from the training position, the second mirror surface is reflected in the first mirror surface and the first mirror surface is reflected in the second mirror surface, and they are not directly facing each other.

[0133] Further, a training system (10, 10A to 10N, 10P, 10Q) according to a 14th aspect of the present invention includes a training machine (such as a power rack 11 or a flat bench 21), and a first mirror surface (mirror surface 121) and a second mirror surface (mirror surface 131) that sandwich the training machine at least during training and are arranged so as to intersect the floor surface (311). In this training system, when viewed from a training position (112) sandwiched between the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface, the second mirror surface is reflected in the first mirror surface and the first mirror surface is reflected in the second mirror surface, and they are arranged so as not to face each other. Moreover, the angle formed by the second mirror surface and the floor surface is an acute angle.

[0134] Further, a training system (10, 10A to 10N, 10P, 10Q) according to a 15th aspect of the present invention includes a training machine (such as a power rack 11 or a flat bench 21), and a first projection means (mirror surface 121 or a first camera and a first monitor) and a second projection means (mirror surface 131 or a second camera and a second monitor) that sandwich the training machine at least during training. In this training system, the first projection means projects an image of a user performing training as viewed from the front direction, and the second projection means projects an image of the user performing training as viewed from the back direction.

[0135] Further, in a training system (10, 10A to 10N, 10P, 10Q) according to a 16th aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the training system according to the 15th aspect described above, the second projection means includes a camera (second camera) that photographs the user from the back direction and a monitor (second monitor) that displays the video photographed by the camera.

[0136] Also, in the training system (10, 10A to 10N, 10P, 10Q) according to the 17th aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the training system according to the 16th aspect described above, the first projection means is a mirror surface (121) that reflects and projects the image of the user, and this configuration is adopted.

[0137] 〔Supplementary Notes〕 The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope shown in the claims. Embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in different embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0138] 1 Training room 10 Training system 11 Power rack (training machine) 111 Occupied area 112 Training position 113 Instruction area 12 Mirror (first mirror) 121 Mirror surface (first mirror surface) 13 Mirror (second mirror) 131 Mirror surface (second mirror surface) 132, 133 Struts 21 Flat bench (training machine) 211 Occupied area 30 Room 31 Floor 311 Floor surface 32 Ceiling 33, 34 Walls

Claims

1. A training system comprising a training machine, and a first mirror surface and a second mirror surface that sandwich the training machine at least during training and are arranged so as to intersect the floor surface, wherein when viewed from a training position sandwiched between the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface, the second mirror surface is reflected in the first mirror surface and the first mirror surface is reflected in the second mirror surface, and they are arranged so as not to face each other directly. A training system characterized by the above.

2. When the floor surface is viewed from the zenith direction, a first normal line, which is the normal line of the first mirror surface, passes through the geometric center of an occupied area where the training machine occupies the floor surface, a second normal line, which is the normal line of the second mirror surface, is non-parallel to the first normal line and intersects the first normal line. The training system according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. When the floor surface is viewed from the zenith direction, the occupied area where the training machine occupies the floor surface has a shape that is line-symmetric with respect to a symmetry axis, a first normal line, which is the normal line of the first mirror surface, is parallel to the symmetry axis, a second normal line, which is the normal line of the second mirror surface, is non-parallel to the symmetry axis and intersects the symmetry axis. The training system according to claim 2, characterized by the above.

4. At least one of the first mirror having the first mirror surface and the second mirror having the second mirror surface is provided with a moving part capable of moving the position of the mirror. The training system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by the above.

5. The training machine is any one of a power rack, a half rack, a Smith machine, a lat pulldown, a fitness bike, a flat bench, an adjustable bench, and a reformer. The training system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by the above.

6. A training room characterized by comprising two or more sets of the training systems according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A training room characterized by the above.

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