Exercise training depicting energy flow

Abstract

A method for the video display of exercises by an instructor, to a person performing the exercises, whereby digitized animation is utilized to depict energy flow in relation to the body to enable the exerciser to combine movement, breathing and visualization of energy flow, to achieve improved exercise results.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application claims priority to, and all advantages of, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 923,623, filed Apr. 16, 2007, which application is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates generally to the animated depiction of energy flow in and around the body in association with exercise and fitness type instructional training. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, the present invention relates to an exercise video program which enables the user to visualize energy flow and then to combine body movements, breathing and the visualization of energy flow to achieve improved benefits from exercise.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]It has long been known that regular exercise will improve the health and quality of life of an individual, regardless of their age or level of fitness. It is also virtually universally understood that properly designed exercise movements strengthen the muscles, connec...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]This invention achieves the benefits stated above, and overcomes the drawbacks of known exercise and fitness instructional videos by utilizing the graphical depiction of energy flow by providing animation depicting the flow of the energy through and around the body. This enables the user to combine the proper body movements, proper breathing and the visualization of energy flow to achieve improved benefits from the exercise. This exercise method awakens the body's energy storage vessel to achieve a powerful flow of energy so that the exerciser looks and feels better. This is accomplished in part by freeing up the body's meridians, which gives a boost in the immune system, increases metabolism and removes stress. This method enables the user to easily grasp the concept of energy flowing in relation to the body and through the body's meridians, avoiding the process of mastering the art of visualization, before even beginning to reap the benefits of the exercise routine. The energy comes from within and from the earth and surrounding environment.

Problems solved by technology

Because most exercisers are not aware of what meridians are or how to control the energy flow through meridians, the process of learning tai chi, yoga and qigong from instructors is extremely difficult and can take months for an exerciser to grasp.

Unfortunately, for this reason, many potential exercisers undertake a tai chi, yoga or qigong fitness program and abandon the program only a short time later, before any meaningful improvements have been achieved.