Exercise devices – Having specific electrical feature – Equipment control
Patent
1994-04-08
1996-02-06
Crow, Stephen R.
Exercise devices
Having specific electrical feature
Equipment control
482 4, 482902, 348121, A63B 21005
Patent
active
054892490
ABSTRACT:
A control console is associated with a video input device and an exercise machine that has a movable member such as an endless belt on a powered treadmill or the pedals of an exercise cycle. Adjustment structures receiving signals from a videotape are associated to regulate the speed of the belt of the treadmill and the resistance to the movement of the pedals of the exercise cycle, respectively. The control console receives variable input in selected time segments from the audio track of the videotape to regulate and control the adjustment structure such as the motor controller of the treadmill or a resistance strap associated with the inertia wheel of the exercise cycle. Input is received from the audio channel of the video tape to select, modify or create exercise programs in the control console for operation of the related exercise machine. Video scenes from the video tape are displayed on a television. Images reflective of the movement and operation of the moveable member are also selectively displayed on the television.
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Proform Fitness Products, Inc.
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