Programmed exercise bicycle with computer aided guidance
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1. An exercise device, comprising:
- a stationary bike;
a computer coupled to the stationary bike, the computer containing instructions for a ride by a rider;
a display coupled to the computer, wherein the display conveys instructions to the rider, including different hand positions on a handlebar;
alternating sitting and standing positions; and
varying cadence ranges; and
an input device coupled to the display, wherein the input device enables the rider to input data into the computer.
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Abstract
The invention pertains to a stationary exercise bike along with a display that provides instruction to lead a rider through an exercise program. The invention allows a rider to obtain benefits of a group, instructor-led class though the rider'"'"'s schedule does not permit the rider to participate in the class. The invention also describes a method of exercising with the foregoing bike and display.
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38 Claims
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1. An exercise device, comprising:
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a stationary bike;
a computer coupled to the stationary bike, the computer containing instructions for a ride by a rider;
a display coupled to the computer, wherein the display conveys instructions to the rider, including different hand positions on a handlebar;
alternating sitting and standing positions; and
varying cadence ranges; and
an input device coupled to the display, wherein the input device enables the rider to input data into the computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method of exercising on a stationary bike, comprising:
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inputting data through an input device;
selecting an exercise program generated by a computer and conveyed to a rider through a display; and
riding the bike per the instructions conveyed by the display. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. A method of exercising on a stationary bike, comprising:
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entering a series of parameters through an input device coupled to a computer;
generating instructions through a computer by using the parameters entered through the input device;
instructing a rider through a display where to place the hands on the handlebar, how to position the body alternating between sitting and standing positions;
and varying cadence ranges; and
riding the bike per the instructions conveyed by the display.
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37. An exercise device, comprising:
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a stationary bike;
a computer coupled to the stationary bike, the computer containing instructions on how to carry out a stationary bike workout routine;
a display coupled to the computer, wherein the display conveys instructions for a ride by a rider through a handlebar icon, a pair of arrow icons, and a cadence screen;
a hood attached to the display along its outer perimeter; and
an input device coupled to the display, wherein the input device further comprising;
a menu button;
a menu screen accessed by the menu button;
a pair of directional arrows to scroll through the data on the menu screen; and
a select button to choose a selection from the menu screen.
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38. An exercise device, comprising:
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a stationary bike;
a computer coupled to the stationary bike, the computer containing instructions for a ride by a rider;
a display coupled to the computer, wherein the display includes a handlebar icon, the handlebar icon providing instructions to the rider on where to place the hands, and wherein the display further conveys instructions to the rider, including different hand positions on a handlebar;
alternating sitting and standing positions; and
varying cadence ranges; and
an input device coupled to the display, wherein the input device enables the rider to input data into the computer
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