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Programmed exercise bicycle with computer aided guidance

  • US 8,021,277 B2
  • Filed: 02/02/2005
  • Issued: 09/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/02/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An exercise device, comprising:

  • a stationary bike having a resistance adjustment mechanism for a rider to adjust the pedaling resistance of the stationary bike;

    a computer coupled to the stationary bike, the computer containing instructions for a customized ride created by a rider based on the rider'"'"'s specifications;

    a display coupled to the computer, wherein the display conveys instructions to the rider based on the rider'"'"'s specifications, the instructions including varying hand positions on a handlebar;

    varying riding positions including alternating sitting and standing positions;

    varying cadence ranges that are varied as the riding positions vary; and

    varying the resistance adjustment mechanism and/or cadence based on the rider'"'"'s heart rate; and

    an input device coupled to the display, wherein the input device enables the rider to input data into the computer to customize the ride per the rider'"'"'s specifications.

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