EXERCISE FACILITY AND METHOD
First Claim
1. A method of providing an exercise environment, the method comprising:
- providing a physical space for a user to make unconstrained physical movement; and
providing a low light level of less than 10 foot-candles in the physical space during exercise.
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Abstract
An exercise facility provides a physical space allowing unconstrained user movement in a low light level. The low light level improves the perceived user satisfaction with exercising, and may improve duration, frequency, and quality of the exercise. The room in which the physical space is located may have characteristics that reduce inhibitions against physical movement. These characteristics may include a dark floor, dark walls with a matte finish, and indirect lighting off of a light-colored ceiling. The environment may also aid in increasing focus of the user on the exercise task, removing distractions that might otherwise divert the attention of the user. The user-friendly environment may also aid the exercise system in following movement of the user within the physical space. For example, the environment surrounding the physical space may provide less interference than prior environments to infrared sensor systems.
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1. A method of providing an exercise environment, the method comprising:
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providing a physical space for a user to make unconstrained physical movement; and providing a low light level of less than 10 foot-candles in the physical space during exercise. - View Dependent Claims (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 16, 23, 25)
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27. An exercise facility comprising:
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an exercise system that directs unconstrained physical movement in a physical space of the facility; and a stationary exercise device; wherein the physical space is at a relatively low light level, and the stationary exercise device is at a relatively high light level that is brighter than the low light level. - View Dependent Claims (28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37)
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