PROGRAMMABLE EXERCISE INSTRUCTION DEVICE

• US 20130189662A1
• Filed: 01/24/2012
• Published: 07/25/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 01/24/2012
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Steven G. Gilbert
• Original Assignee: Steven G. Gilbert
• Inventors: Gilbert, Steven G.
• Application Number:
  US13/357,427
• Publication Number:
  US 20130189662A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 434/247
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0683 Input by handheld remote control
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0023 for isometric exercising, i.e. substantial force variation without substantial muscle motion
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0726 Dumb bells, i.e. with a central bar to be held by a single hand, and with weights at the ends
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/00 Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements force-resisting aspects A63B21/00; for particular parts of the body, e.g. to strengthen particular limbs or muscles A63B23/00; electric or electronic controls therefor A63B24/00
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/00 Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body A63B22/00 takes precedence; force-resisting aspects A63B21/00; electric or electronic controls therefor A63B24/00; devices for exercising or strengthening of fingers, or arms in teaching operation of keyboards G09B15/06
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0205 Abdomen
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1236 Push-ups in horizontal position, i.e. eccentric movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1254 Rotation about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body, e.g. butterfly-type exercises
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 5/20 Skipping-ropes or similar devices rotating in a vertical plane
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/0053 Apparatus generating random stimulus signals for reaction-time training involving a substantial physical effort
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user

Abstract

A programmable workout device for leading a user in a workout. A user interface is attached to a housing. A microprocessor is in operative connection with the user interface and is installed within the housing. A memory unit is in operative communication with the microprocessor and is installed in the housing. A database is stored in the memory unit. The database includes a bank of prerecorded workout routines. The microprocessor and memory unit operate in conjunction to randomly present the prerecorded workout routines to a user who is exercising so that the user can follow the workout routine.

Claims

1. A programmable workout device for leading a user in a workout, comprising:

A. a housing,

B. a user interface attached to said housing,

C. a microprocessor in operative connection with said user interface and installed within said housing,

D. a memory unit in operative communication with said microprocessor, and

E. a database stored in said memory unit, wherein said database unit comprises a bank of a plurality of prerecorded workout routines wherein said microprocessor and said memory unit operate in conjunction to randomly present said prerecorded workout routines to a user who is exercising to lead the user in at least one of said prerecorded workout routines.

2. The programmable workout device as in claim 1, wherein said prerecorded workout routines are downloaded to said programmable workout device via the Internet.

3. The programmable workout device as in claim 1, wherein said programmable workout device is connected to a television set comprising a television set screen, wherein said plurality of prerecorded workout routines are displayed to said user via said television set screen.

4. The programmable workout device as in claim 1, wherein said programmable workout device is connected to a laptop computer comprising a monitor screen, wherein said plurality of prerecorded workout routines are displayed to said user via said monitor screen.

5. The programmable workout device as in claim 1, wherein said programmable workout device is connected to a desktop computer comprising a monitor screen, wherein said plurality of prerecorded workout routines are displayed to said user via said monitor screen.

6. The programmable workout device as in claim 1, wherein said database of prerecorded workout routines are organized into categories that reflect a specific body area for exercise, wherein the user selects the specific area for exercise via said user interface, wherein at least one of said prerecorded workout routines covering the specific body part is randomly presented to the user.

7. The programmable workout device as in claim 1, further comprising a display screen for displaying said plurality of workout routines.

8. The programmable workout device as in claim 1, wherein said workout device is lightweight and hand portable.

9. The programmable workout device as in claim 1, wherein said programmable workout device is programmed desk top computer.

10. The programmable workout device as in claim 1, wherein said programmable workout device is a hand held personal computing device.