A coupling mechanism for an exercise apparatus is disclosed. The coupling mechanism may include a resistance source coupled with a housing, a rod coupled to the resistance source, a clevis coupled to the rod, and a cam rotatably coupled to the clevis about an axis. The cam may include a curved outside surface with a first channel, and a curved inside surface with a second and third channel. The coupling mechanism may also include a cable key coupled to the cam and several cables.
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
A63B 21/008 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters
A coupling mechanism for an exercise apparatus is disclosed. The coupling mechanism may include a resistance source coupled with a housing, a rod coupled to the resistance source, a clevis coupled to the rod, and a cam rotatably coupled to the clevis about an axis. The cam may include a curved outside surface with a first channel, and a curved inside surface with a second and third channel. The coupling mechanism may also include a cable key coupled to the cam and several cables.
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
A63B 21/008 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters
A coupling mechanism for an exercise apparatus is disclosed. The coupling mechanism may include a resistance source coupled with a housing, a rod coupled to the resistance source, a clevis coupled to the rod, and a cam rotatably coupled to the clevis about an axis. The cam may include a curved outside surface with a first channel, and a curved inside surface with a second and third channel. The coupling mechanism may also include a cable key coupled to the cam and several cables.
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
An apparatus and method to evaluate the endurance of a muscle group of a user by measuring velocities of an engagement assembly coupled to a resistance element and moved by the user through a plurality of exercise strokes. A muscle group is assessed by determining a rate of fatigue for the muscle group. The method can include adjusting the controllable resistance to a resistance level, monitoring the movement of the engagement assembly against the resistance level over a plurality of repetitions, determining a relationship between the movement of the engagement assembly by the user over the plurality of repetitions, and using the relationship to determine the rate of fatigue.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/22 - ErgometryMeasuring muscular strength or the force of a muscular blow
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
A63B 21/008 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
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System and method for determining endurance of a muscle group
An apparatus and method to evaluate the endurance of a muscle group of a user by measuring velocities of an engagement assembly coupled to a resistance element and moved by the user through a plurality of exercise strokes. A muscle group is assessed by determining a rate of fatigue for the muscle group. The method can include adjusting the controllable resistance to a resistance level, monitoring the movement of the engagement assembly against the resistance level over a plurality of repetitions, determining a relationship between the movement of the engagement assembly by the user over the plurality of repetitions, and using the relationship to determine the rate of fatigue.
An apparatus and method to evaluate the endurance of a muscle group of a user by measuring velocities of an engagement assembly coupled to a resistance element and moved by the user through a plurality of exercise strokes. A muscle group is assessed by determining a rate of fatigue for the muscle group. The method can include adjusting the controllable resistance to a resistance level, monitoring the movement of the engagement assembly against the resistance level over a plurality of repetitions, determining a relationship between the movement of the engagement assembly by the user over the plurality of repetitions, and using the relationship to determine the rate of fatigue.
A61B 5/22 - ErgometryMeasuring muscular strength or the force of a muscular blow
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 21/008 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable mobile application for accessing information on fitness training, strength training, fitness workouts, monitoring of training and workout activity, and recording of training and workout activity; Downloadable mobile application for accessing information on health, wellness and nutrition information; Non-downloadable software programs for providing fitness training, strength training, fitness workouts, monitoring of training and workout activity, and recording of training and workout activity.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Providing non-downloadable software programs for providing fitness training, strength training, fitness workouts, maintaining of training and workout activity and recording of training and workout activities all of which exclude yoga
(1) Exercise machines and strength training machines, namely, weight lifting machines, biking machines, elliptical machines, wheelchair accessible total body training machines, cardio total body training machines, pneumatic resistance machines, stretching machines.
An apparatus and method for determining the power of a user of an exercise cycle (10) by measuring an RPM and resistance level achieved by the user in combination with a predetermined relationship. The RPM may be measured by sensing the rotation of, for example, a driving wheel (30) or flywheel (32) of the exercise cycle (10). The resistance level experienced by the user may be varied by an eddy current braking system. The eddy current braking system may include a pair of magnets (70, 72) that sweep across the face of the flywheel (32) to thereby vary the experienced resistance level.
A61B 5/22 - ErgometryMeasuring muscular strength or the force of a muscular blow
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
An apparatus 10 and method for evaluating the power of a muscle group of a user by measuring velocities of an engagement assembly 40L, 40R coupled to a resistance element 82L, 82R and moved by the user at a highest achievable velocity through a selected number of exercise strokes at each of two resistance levels. A first velocity is determined at a first resistance level. A second velocity is determined at a second resistance level. The first and second velocities and the first and second resistance levels are used in combination with a predetermined relationship between resistance levels and velocities to determine a relationship between the velocity and the resistance level for a particular user. The resistance level where the resistance level and the velocity correspond to an overall maximum power is determined and is displayed for the user so that the user may use the optimum resistance level for training for maximum power generation.
A61B 5/22 - ErgometryMeasuring muscular strength or the force of a muscular blow
A63B 21/008 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
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Exercise apparatus using weight and pneumatic resistances
An exercise apparatus is disclosed that comprises a frame, at least one user interface movably coupled to the frame, a pneumatic resistance device, and a weight stack coupled to the frame. The weight stack is arranged between and in series with the at least one user interface and pneumatic resistance device and is coupled to the at least one user interface by a first force transfer mechanism and to the pneumatic resistance device by a second force transfer mechanism.
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
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System and method for determining a resistance level for training a muscle group for maximum power generation
An apparatus and method evaluate the power of a muscle group of a user by measuring velocities of an engagement assembly coupled to a resistance element and moved by the user at a highest achievable velocity through a selected number of exercise strokes at each of two resistance levels. A first velocity is determined at a first resistance level. A second velocity is determined at a second resistance level. The first and second velocities are used in combination with the two resistance levels to determine a relationship between the velocity and the resistance level for a particular user. The resistance level where the resistance level and the velocity correspond to an overall maximum power is determined and is displayed for the user so that the user may use the optimum resistance level for training for maximum power generation.
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
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Exercise apparatus using weight and pneumatic resistances
An exercise apparatus combines weight and pneumatic resistance to provide a user with options to work against either or both types of resistances. In one mode, the exercise apparatus includes a user interface, such as, for example, a weight-lifting bar, that a user can move either toward or away from a stationary portion of the user's body. A weight (e.g., a free weight plate) can be selectively coupled to the user interface. A pneumatic resistance device can also be selectively coupled to the user interface independent of whether the user interface is also coupled to the weight. The pneumatic resistance device includes at least one valve to regulate the amount of resistance that the pneumatic resistance device applies to oppose movement of the user interface in at least one direction. At least one actuator may be provided for controlling the at least one valve, the actuator being configured to be manipulated by the user while the user is in an exercise position. The apparatus can also include a trolley that moves relative to a track. The trolley can move with the user interface so as to permit various positions of the user interface relative to the pneumatic resistance device.
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
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EXERCISE APPARATUS USING WEIGHT AND PNEUMATIC RESISTANCES
An exercise apparatus combines weight and pneumatic resisitance to provide a user with options to work against either or both type of the resistances. In one mode, the exercise apparatus includes a user interface, such as, for example, a weight-lifting bar, that a user can move either toward or away from stationary portion of the user~s body. A weight (e,g., a free weight plate) can be selectively coupled to the user interface. A pneumatic resistance device can also be selectively coupled to the user interface independent of whether the user interface is also coupled to the weight. The pneumatic resistance device includes at least one valve to regulate the amount of the resistance that the pnuematic resistance device applies to oppose movement of the user interface in at least one direction. At least one actuator may be provided for controlling the at least one valve, the actuator being configured to be manipulated by the user while the user is in an exercise position. The apparatus can also include a trolley that moves relative to a track. The trolley can move with the user interface so as to permit various positions of the user interface relative to the pneumatic resistance device. An adjustable bench adapted to support the user during exercise and capable of engaging an auxilliary rack assembly may also be provided. The bench includes a seat and a backrest that are interconnected and moveable relative to a frame. The bench is adjustble from a generally flat configuration to one or more inclined configurations. In the Flat configurations, the bench is particularly suitable for pressing exercise such as the bench press. In the fully inclined position, the bench is suitable for upright exercise such as the military press and the shoulder press. The shoulder of the human body remain generally at the same horizontal location along the bench as the backrest is inclined. The bench thus does not need to be repositioned relative to a bar as the inclination of the bench is changed.
A63B 21/008 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters
A63B 23/12 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for upper limbs
An apparatus and method evaluate the power of a muscle or a muscle group by initializing a resistance element (82L, 82R) to a first resistance level. An engagement assembly (40L, 40R) coupled to the resistance element (82L, 82R) is moved at a highest achievable velocity through an exercise stroke while a representative velocity at which the engagement assembly (40L, 40R) is moved through the exercise stroke is measured. At the completion of the exercise stroke, the resistance level of the resistance element (82L, 82R) is increased and the exercise stroke is repeated. The resistance level is increased until the resistance level is sufficient to preclude moving the engagement assembly (40L, 40R) through a complete exercise stroke. The power for each exercise stroke, the maximum power and the velocity and resistance at which the maximum power is produced are calculated based on the resistance level for each exercise stroke and the representative velocity for each exercise stroke.
An apparatus and method evaluate the power of a muscle or a muscle group by initializing a resistance element to a first resistance level. An engagement assembly coupled to the resistance element is moved at a highest achievable velocity through an exercise stroke while a representative velocity at which the engagement assembly is moved through the exercise stroke is measured. At the completion of the exercise stroke, the resistance level of the resistance element is increased and the exercise stroke is repeated. The resistance level is increased until the resistance level is sufficient to preclude moving the engagement assembly through a complete exercise stroke. The power for each exercise stroke, the maximum power and the velocity and resistance at which the maximum power is produced are calculated based on the resistance level for each exercise stroke and the representative velocity for each exercise stroke.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
Goods & Services
Exercise machines and apparatus, including pneumatic resistance exercise machines, stationery exercise bicycles and exercisers, expanders, and parts and fittings therefor; playground, gymnastic and recreational equipment. Importation and exportation. Distribution.
