Exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method
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1. An exercise machine system, comprising:
- an exercise machine having a frame and a moving member movably positioned with respect to the frame, wherein the moving member is movable between a first position and a second position;
a biometric monitoring device adapted to be connected to an exerciser, wherein the biometric monitoring device is configured to monitor a biometric state of the exerciser;
a control unit in communication with a resistance adjustment device of the exercise machine and the biometric monitoring device, wherein the control unit receives biometric data from the biometric monitoring device relating to the biometric state of the exerciser and wherein the control unit sends a control signal to the resistance adjustment device to automatically adjust the resistance level of the resistance adjustment device based on the biometric data received; and
a resistance adjustment device that provides a resistance level to the moving member along at least a first direction of movement of the moving member, wherein the resistance adjustment device is comprised of a plurality of resistance devices that are selectively connectable to the moving member, wherein the resistance adjustment device increases a number of the plurality of resistance devices of the resistance adjustment device that are connected to the moving member when the control unit signals an increase in the resistance level and wherein the resistance adjustment device decreases a number of the plurality of resistance devices of the resistance adjustment device that are connected to the moving member when the control unit signals a decrease in the resistance level.
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Abstract
An exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method for efficiently varying the workout resistance for an exercise machine. The exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method generally includes a control unit in communication with a resistance adjustment system of an exercise machine and a biometric monitoring device used by an exerciser on the exercise machine. The control unit receives biometric data from the biometric monitoring device and sends a control signal to the resistance adjustment system to adjust the resistance of the exercise machine based on the biometric data received.
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1. An exercise machine system, comprising:
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an exercise machine having a frame and a moving member movably positioned with respect to the frame, wherein the moving member is movable between a first position and a second position; a biometric monitoring device adapted to be connected to an exerciser, wherein the biometric monitoring device is configured to monitor a biometric state of the exerciser; a control unit in communication with a resistance adjustment device of the exercise machine and the biometric monitoring device, wherein the control unit receives biometric data from the biometric monitoring device relating to the biometric state of the exerciser and wherein the control unit sends a control signal to the resistance adjustment device to automatically adjust the resistance level of the resistance adjustment device based on the biometric data received; and a resistance adjustment device that provides a resistance level to the moving member along at least a first direction of movement of the moving member, wherein the resistance adjustment device is comprised of a plurality of resistance devices that are selectively connectable to the moving member, wherein the resistance adjustment device increases a number of the plurality of resistance devices of the resistance adjustment device that are connected to the moving member when the control unit signals an increase in the resistance level and wherein the resistance adjustment device decreases a number of the plurality of resistance devices of the resistance adjustment device that are connected to the moving member when the control unit signals a decrease in the resistance level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An exercise machine system, comprising:
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an exercise machine having a frame and a moving member movably positioned with respect to the frame, wherein the moving member is movable between a first position and a second position; a biometric monitoring device adapted to be connected to an exerciser, wherein the biometric monitoring device is configured to monitor a biometric state of the exerciser and wherein the biometric monitoring device is comprised of a heart rate monitor that is configured to measure a heart rate of an exerciser; a control unit in communication with a resistance adjustment device of the exercise machine and the biometric monitoring device; wherein the control unit receives biometric data from the biometric monitoring device relating to the biometric state of the exerciser; wherein the control unit sends a control signal to the resistance adjustment device to adjust the resistance level of the resistance adjustment device based on the biometric data received; wherein the control unit is configured to automatically change the resistance level of the resistance adjustment device throughout the exercise routine to achieve a desired biometric state of the exerciser; wherein the control unit increases the resistance level of the resistance adjustment device if a current heartrate of the exerciser is below the desired percentage of the maximum heartrate for the exerciser and wherein the control unit decreases the resistance level of the resistance adjustment device if a current heartrate of the exerciser is above the desired percentage of the maximum heartrate for the exerciser; and a resistance adjustment device that provides a resistance level to the moving member along at least a first direction of movement of the moving member, wherein the resistance adjustment device is comprised of a plurality of resistance devices that are selectively connectable to the moving member, wherein the resistance adjustment device increases a number of the plurality of resistance devices of the resistance adjustment device that are connected to the moving member when the control unit signals an increase in the resistance level and wherein the resistance adjustment device decreases a number of the plurality of resistance devices of the resistance adjustment device that are connected to the moving member when the control unit signals a decrease in the resistance level. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. An exercise machine system, comprising:
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an exercise machine having a monorail and a carriage movably positioned with respect to the monorail, wherein the carriage is movable between a first position and a second position along the length of the monorail; a biometric monitoring device adapted to be connected to an exerciser, wherein the biometric monitoring device is configured to monitor a biometric state of the exerciser and wherein the biometric monitoring device is comprised of a heart rate monitor that is configured to measure a heart rate of an exerciser; a control unit in communication with a resistance adjustment device of the exercise machine and the biometric monitoring device; wherein the control unit receives biometric data from the biometric monitoring device relating to the biometric state of the exerciser; wherein the control unit sends a control signal to the resistance adjustment device to adjust the resistance level of the resistance adjustment device based on the biometric data received; wherein the control unit is configured to automatically change the resistance level of the resistance adjustment device throughout the exercise routine to achieve a desired biometric state of the exerciser; wherein the desired biometric state is comprised of a desired percentage of a maximum heartrate for the exerciser; wherein the control unit increases the resistance level of the resistance adjustment device if a current heartrate of the exerciser is below the desired percentage of the maximum heartrate for the exerciser and wherein the control unit decreases the resistance level of the resistance adjustment device if a current heartrate of the exerciser is above the desired percentage of the maximum heartrate for the exerciser; and a resistance adjustment device that provides a resistance level to the carriage along at least a first direction of movement of the carriage, wherein the resistance adjustment device is comprised of a plurality of resistance devices that are selectively connectable to the carriage, wherein the resistance adjustment device increases a number of the plurality of resistance devices of the resistance adjustment device that are connected to the carriage when the control unit signals an increase in the resistance level and wherein the resistance adjustment device decreases a number of the plurality of resistance devices of the resistance adjustment device that are connected to the carriage when the control unit signals a decrease in the resistance level. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29)
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