764 results about "Strength training" patented technology

Apparatus for providing biofeedback sports training are described to improve training in a convenient form. Aspects include a sparring device that converts impact and training rates into audio streams following human speech patterns. A device is described for coaching swings such as in golf. Another aspect of the invention is a strength training device utiling a multicylinder piston device.

Wireless game controller can provide variable resistance during strength training exercise and is coupled with off the shelf video gaming system such as Nintendo WII or personal computer by bluetooth or WiFI connection. The resistance is provided by a motor / generator. Electrical recuperation occurs between eccentric and concentric steps of the exercise, electrical energy is stored in a super capacitor between the steps. Video gaming system is configurable to run exercise software that provide reinforcing game experience, coaching, and physical therapy to the user. Exercise software tracks user's pose using fiduciary marks on the controller and data from 3d accelerometer embedded in the controller. The resistance is computed as a function of one or more the following: exercise type, position, velocity, user profile, and repetition number.

Wireless game controller can provide variable resistance during strength training exercise and is coupled with off the shelf video gaming system such as Nintendo WII or personal computer by bluetooth or WiFI connection. The resistance is provided by a motor / generator. Electrical recuperation occurs between eccentric and concentric steps of the exercise, electrical energy is stored in a super capacitor between the steps. Video gaming system is configurable to run exercise software that provide reinforcing game experience, coaching, and physical therapy to the user. Exercise software tracks user's pose using fiduciary marks on the controller and data from 3d accelerometer embedded in the controller. The resistance is computed as a function of one or more the following: exercise type, position, velocity, user profile, and repetition number.

In one example, a strength training system includes a folding frame having a central sub-frame and first and second lateral sub-frames, and pivoting cross members pivotally coupling the central sub-frame to at least one of the first and second lateral sub-frames, the folding frame being configured to move between an unfolded position and a folded position in which the first and second lateral sub-frames are generally parallel in the unfolded position. The strength training system also includes a strength training assembly coupled to the folding frame. The strength training system may include a pulley machine that includes pulleys and cables. In at least one example, the pulleys and cables may be secured to the folding frame in a pre-assembled manner. Further, in at least one example, the strength training system may be assembled without the use of tools.

In one preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an exercise apparatus in which an impingement member is driven between a selectable start point and a selectable endpoint. When coupled with suitable instrumentation and electronic circuitry, the inventive strength training device allows the measurement, tracking, and computation of force exerted, repetitions performed, measurement and display of position, velocity, acceleration, work, impulse, etc. In addition, archived data can be used to show improvement or problem areas as well as provide an indication of the quality of each repetition and the quality of the workout in general. Such an exercise apparatus comprises: a frame including a base; a linear actuator supported from the frame; an impingement member movable relative to the frame and driven by the actuator; and a controller for controlling the actuator.

The invention generally relates to exercise equipment that includes a pulley and cable mechanism. More specifically, the invention relates to an adjustable mounting device for the pulley so that the pulley may be mounted at different locations on the exercise equipment. This provides the user of such exercise equipment with the ability to adjust and readily fine-tune the position of the pulleys for proper biomechanical alignment with the user's body. Such a mounted pulley may be used on Pilates apparatus, weight and strength training equipment or other exercise equipment.

Herein provided is a method and system for wearable data collection in sports strength training and fitness exercise. The system includes an admin sensor set including sensors that couple to fitness equipment and a fitness sensor set which includes a wrist band sensor. A fitness app communicates with the sensors via Bluetooth Low Energy and Near Field Communication and detect concurrent movement based on proximity, user parameters and fitness object parameters. A fitness training report is generated that identifies the fitness objects used in a fitness exercise detected. Other embodiments are disclosed.

The resistance exercise trainer includes an adjustable strap wearable by a user, a leash attached to the strap at a first end and a bag attached to a second end of the leash and configured for removable reception of at least one weight. When wearing the strap and pulling the bag and the weight with the leash, the weighted bag impedes user movement thereby providing resistance exercise training. As part of the resistance exercise training, the leash may be disconnected from the strap and used individually as a jump rope and the weight may be removed from the bag and used individually in strength training exercises. Together, the strap, the leash, the bag and the weight may be used in a speed training triangle.

A fitness apparatus which allows for simultaneous strength training and core muscle building / strengthening, the apparatus incorporating an inflatable exercise ball. The apparatus includes a base which allows for selectively controlling the lateral movement and compressibility of the ball while performing various exercise routines. Also incorporated in the base are adjustable resistance training devices which allow for a variety of strength training, the resistance training devices allowing routines ranging from very light to sufficiently strenuous to challenge advanced users. The apparatus is collapsible and stowable, and may be used without the exercise ball to facilitate both strength / flexibility training, as well as aerobics.

A strength training system and method includes an inelastic base strap connecting with an anchor and connecting with elastic / static components, which in turn are connected with handles. The combination of an inelastic base strap with modular elastic / static components configurable to be either elastic or inelastic provides the ability to perform suspension training as well as elastic band training with the same system. The elastic / static components may quickly be converted from an elastic to an inelastic segment by simply disconnecting the elastic module or by simply connecting the inelastic segment, since it is shorter than the elastic module. The elastic module includes a plurality of connectable elastic bands and may easily be replaced with other modules. An anchor point device is disclosed having double opposing cam buckles, usable with a door.

A strength training control device comprises: a torque source (including a base frame, a motor and a gear reduction box); and a link mechanism (including a gearbox arm, a first link rod, a second link rod, and an operating rod arm), wherein a S-type load cell is coupled to the first link rod and the second link rod to sense a load value. The control device further comprises: an operating rod, an electronic meter for setting a torque value, and a servo controller for comparing a load value of S-type load cell with a set value of the electronic meter. After the difference value is adjusted, an electric current is outputted to drive the motor, and the motor torque is amplified by the gear reduction box and transmitted through the link mechanism to the operating rod, and users can obtain a torque value equal to the setting of the electronic meter.

The invention provides a pair of intelligent gloves, method and system for calorie consumption and hand posture recognition. The pair of intelligent gloves comprises a processor module, a memory module, a communication module, an induction module, an early warning prompt module, a display module, a power module, a switch module and a cloud server. The memory module, the communication module, the induction module, the early warning prompt module, the display module, the power module, the switch module and the cloud server are respectively connected with the processor module. The induction module comprises a pressure sensor and an IMU. The pressure sensor and the IMU are respectively used for being responsible for sensing hand stress strength and IMU data in users' fitness process, collecting source data according to user strength training and sending the source data to the processor module. The processor module is responsible for preprocessing of the source data. According to the pair of intelligent gloves, in the strength training process, the detection accuracy rate of detected motions is high, the rate of false alarm is low, and alarm signals can be sent when the hand posture is deviated.

The invention relates to a human motion analytical method based on heart rate and an acceleration sensor and a device based on the method, which can detect the motion state of unobvious limb motions of weightlifting, strength training, yoga and the like. The human motion analytical method based on the heart rate and the acceleration sensor comprises the step that the motion state S is obtained by a triaxial accelerometer and a heart rate sensor. The data of the triaxial accelerometer and the data of the heart rate sensor are combined, cross comparison is carried out, various aerobic exercises and anaerobic exercises and sleep are effectively detected, results are more accurate, the condition that a product mistakenly prompts entering the motion state because of washing hands, folding up a quilt and other operation is effectively prevented, particularly when the product is used for judging the motion that the limbs do not move, such as the strength training, the yoga and the weightlifting, the condition is avoided, and the feedback used for stimulating a user to keep the state is provided.

The present embodiments relate to an exercise device that can provide for a novel and versatile method of exercising. The exercise apparatus can be provided with a base, a connector, and a bar for spooling the connector on the bar. The exercise apparatus can be used for both stretching and strength training exercises.

A training method and device for the lower body providing a mode of exercise that manifests as a functional, closed-kinetic-chain training of the gluteus maximus and the hamstrings in a natural sequential firing pattern. The device construction allows an upright stance so that during exercise the lower body mimics a stride action, as in walking. By combining this natural stride action with adjustable resistance elements in the device, a wide range of uses, from strength training to rehabilitation, are achieved. The device generally includes footplates that are movable in forward and backward directions and also can be simultaneously moved upward against resistance. The heel of the foot can simultaneously be raised with respect to the toe of the foot, also against resistance.

The invention relates to intelligent detection devices, and discloses an intelligent method and system for body building posture recognition, evaluation, early-warning and intensity estimation. The method comprises the steps that firstly, a thin film pressure sensor and an IMU on a pressure sensor on intelligent gloves are used for collecting original data generated in strength training; secondly, the original data is transmitted to a processor module for data preprocessing; thirdly, the processor module transmits pressure senor and IMU data obtained through preprocessing to an APP of a mobile terminal through a communication unit in a wireless communication mode. The intelligent method and system for body building posture recognition, evaluation, early-warning and intensity estimation have the advantages that the work of measuring calories and recognizing hand postures is carried out based on the existing sensor technology, an effective data processing method and an effective algorithm model are adopted, the method and the system can be widely applied to strength training, good and beneficial references are provided for body building fans, and recommendation for a dietary recipe and nutrition balancing in a later stage can be provided.

This patent discloses a machine to assist a person in strength training. The strength training machine may have a bar supported between two uprights. A motor and mechanisms may cause the bar to move up and down at a constant rate. A person may position themselves above, below, or to a side of the bar. As the bar moves, a person may push or pull against the resistance provided by the moving bar. The motor and mechanisms may prevent the bar from moving in response to the person pressing or pulling against the bar, no matter how hard the person presses or pulls on the bar.

The present disclosure contemplates portable strength-training apparatus, system, and method for conducting strength-training exercises using resistance bands. The apparatus of the present disclosure can serve as an anchor while conducting strength training exercises using resistance bands. The apparatus and system of the present disclosure can allow for safe strength-training exercises at varying resistance levels while allowing exercises at any angle. The apparatus, system, and method of the present disclosure may allow a user to strength train with resistance bands throughout entire body. The apparatus and system of the present disclosure may include a base platform with base attachment mechanisms that can be coupled with resistance bands which are in turn coupled with human interface mechanisms such as grips, wraps, or bars.

An exercise machine that provides a generally consistent resistive force against a user who walks, steps, or runs away from the machine as part of a strength training exercise program. The machine is built upon a movable frame having transport wheel assemblies that allow the exercise machine to be placed on an indoor floor surface or on the ground outdoors. The frame of the device further supports three parallel spinning assemblies that together allow a length of linear strap attached to the user to run out from the machine and thereafter be retracted or rewound back into the machine. The spinning assemblies include a flywheel assembly, a spool assembly, and a spring assembly, each co-axially arranged on a spin axle extending across the frame. The spring assembly is fixed against the frame and incorporates a coil spring that tightens with the rotation of the spin axle in a first direction (allowing the linear run-out strap to extend out from the spool assembly). The coil spring in the spring assembly thereafter tends to direct the rewinding of the strap back onto the spool assembly. The coaxial flywheel assembly provides both an initial stationary inertia and a subsequent rotational inertia. The flywheel acts as a governor to balance the changing forces associated with the resistive force increasing in the spring assembly. Positioned on the spin axle between the flywheel assembly and the spring assembly is a spool assembly that allows the strap to unwind and subsequently to be wound back onto the spool. A guide strap may be provided around the spool to maintain the linear run-out strap within the spool assembly. A resistance adjustment assembly presses a brake pad against the perimeter surface of the flywheel to adjust the force required to direct rotation of the system. A weight horn bracket is provided to add additional disc weights if necessary.

The invention discloses a movable measurement orthopedic device for wrist joint and finger joint, comprising a main support, an Pi-shaped front support arranged at the front end of the main support and finger cots arranged on the main support by connecting lines to be inserted by fingers, which is characterized in that the upward tilted angle of the Pi-shaped front support arranged at the front end of an arc-shaped wrist protection plate of the main support is 25 to 35 degrees; tubular force measuring devices are arranged on all the connecting lines of the finger tips and the main support; the both side walls of the arc-shaped wrist protection plate are respectively provided with an installing screw for a U-shaped side support, and the main support is matched with the U-shaped side support with thumb tips. The movable measurement orthopedic device of the wrist joint and the finger joint has reasonable and simple structure, the operation and the usage are convenient, the range of application is wide, which is not only applicable to muscle strength training of all the parts of the wrist and the hand, but also applicable to the training of all the joints of the wrist and the hand. The force measuring devices arranged on the orthopedic device can accurately display the force generated by muscle contraction and provide an objective and detailed basis for the determination of the early joint activity training load and the follow-up muscle strength training value and the evaluation of the treatment effects.

A system and method for mechanically coupling an energy harvester to strength training type exercise equipment is disclosed. An energy harvester with unwanted vibration forces is mechanically isolated from exercise equipment by a system comprising a plurality of mechanically compliant vibration isolators and a ballast mass; a flexible cord, pre-loaded with a near constant force spring is used to transmit motion from the weight stack to the energy harvester; the flexible cord has a force limiting feature to pre-excessive force from being transmitted from the energy harvester to the weight stack during an exercise motion.

An exercise apparatus is designed specifically to provide a cross training apparatus for mixed martial arts training. The exercise apparatus combines separate training methodologies and apparatuses that are desirable for mixed martial arts training, then arranges each of those apparatuses into a desired spatial orientation at separate stations. Stations include a close combat station, two stations that are directed upper body strength training, and a core training station. Users of the apparatus go through an exercise routine at each station, then move immediately to the next station and go through a routine for that station. The exercise routines may be timed.

The invention relates to an aerobics strength training device. Two groups of U-shaped frame plates are arranged at the left end of a seat plate. Pedals are slidably matched in the U-shaped frame plates. The first racks connected on the lower ends of the pedals are meshed with the first gears on the first sleeve. The two sets of sleeve rings are driven to move closer or farther away from each otherby means of a right-hand transmission device so that the first end face gears on the two ends of the first sleeve selectively mesh with the second end face gears and the third end face gears. When first end face gears mesh with the third end face gears, the driving device drives the pedals to move. When the first end face gears mesh with the second end face gears, the pedals drive the weight block or the lifting device to move so as to realize load movement. When the first end face gears do not mesh with the second end face gears or the third end face gears, no-load movement is performed. Thethree situations can be determined by the user. Meanwhile, the arms drive the first racks through the driving handles via the third racks to exercise the arm strength by repeating the movement. The aerobics strength training device has high practicability and convenient and simple operation so as to greatly improve the effect of strength training.

An exercise machine that provides a generally consistent resistive force against a user who walks, steps, or runs away from the machine as part of a strength training exercise program. The machine is built upon a movable frame having transport wheel assemblies that allow the exercise machine to be placed on an indoor floor surface or on the ground outdoors. The frame of the device further supports three parallel spinning assemblies that together allow a length of linear strap attached to the user to run out from the machine and thereafter be retracted or rewound back into the machine. The spinning assemblies include a flywheel assembly, a spool assembly, and a spring assembly, each co-axially arranged on a spin axle extending across the frame. The spring assembly is fixed against the frame and incorporates a coil spring that tightens with the rotation of the spin axle in a first direction (allowing the linear run-out strap to extend out from the spool assembly). The coil spring in the spring assembly thereafter tends to direct the rewinding of the strap back onto the spool assembly. The coaxial flywheel assembly provides both an initial stationary inertia and a subsequent rotational inertia. The flywheel acts as a governor to balance the changing forces associated with the resistive force increasing in the spring assembly. Positioned on the spin axle between the flywheel assembly and the spring assembly is a spool assembly that allows the strap to unwind and subsequently to be wound back onto the spool. A guide strap may be provided around the spool to maintain the linear run-out strap within the spool assembly. A resistance adjustment assembly presses a brake pad against the perimeter surface of the flywheel to adjust the force required to direct rotation of the system. A weight horn bracket is provided to add additional disc weights if necessary.

The invention discloses a wearable human upper limb muscle fatigue detection and training system based on multi-sensor data fusion. The system comprises a signal acquisition module, a data processingmodule, an alarm module and a human-computer interaction module. A surface electromyography sensor, a muscular sound sensor and a blood oxygen saturation sensor constitute a multi-sensor acquisition array which are worn on that measured upper limb part, and data fusion is carry out based on a weighted average method to synthetically calculate the muscle fatigue parameters of the upper limb, thereby greatly improving the detection accuracy of the muscle fatigue of the upper limb. If the parameter reaches the preset value, the system can give the fatigue alarm reminder. The system also has the function of muscle strength training, By collecting surface electromyography signals and muscle tone signals to judge human upper limb movements and muscle strength, and real-time monitoring muscle fatigue status, using wireless transmission mode to upload data to the human-computer interaction module, matching with the virtual game, make the upper limb muscle strength training process more interesting, and effectively improve its training effect.

An apparatus and methods of using the apparatus are included herein which apparatus includes a longitudinally extending bar body having an exterior surface and extending from a gripping end on a first bar section thereof to a second end comprising a hammer portion; wherein the hammer portion comprises a hammer head and the bar body comprises a second bar section extending from the hammer head at least partially along the bar body configured for receiving at least one weight positioned adjacent the hammer head. The apparatus is useful, for example, as a strength training fitness apparatus, a construction or demolition tool capable of supporting variable weight, and / or a strength training device for training workers.