Electromechanical exercise machine

An electro-mechanical exercise system comprising:

• a platform having a pull location, the platform coupled to a control system for selectively directing at least some movement of one or more tension supporting members connected to a force coupler;
• wherein the control system comprises an actuator configured to direct movement of the one or more tension supporting members;
• and
• wherein the pull location is operatively connected with a portion of the one or more tension supporting members to enable a force to be exerted on the one or more tension supporting members operatively connected to the actuator,
• wherein the control system is configured to receive a parameter for preselecting at least one each of an upper limit position of the force coupler and a lower limit position of the force coupler.

A method of operating an electro-mechanical exercise system, the method comprising:

• connecting a platform to a control system comprising an actuator;
• controlling at least some movement of a tension supporting member connected to a force coupler with the control system;
• positioning at least a portion of the tension supporting member at a pull location on the platform;
• operatively connecting the pull location with the tension supporting member;
• selectively exerting a force on the tension supporting member operatively connected to the actuator;
• tracking a position of the force coupler with the control system;
• and
• displaying the position of the force coupler.

An exercise system comprising:

• a control system comprising an actuator;
• a platform connected to the control system;
• a pull location positioned on the platform, wherein a tension supporting member is coupled at a first end to the actuator and passes through the pull location, and wherein the tension supporting member is configured to retract into the platform or extend from the platform;
• wherein a force coupler is connected to the tension supporting member at a second end, and wherein the force coupler is configured to selectively receive a pulling force;
• a display configured to show a tracked position of the force coupler and a force exerted by a user on the force coupler;
• and
• an opening dimensioned for receiving the tension supporting member within the opening, wherein the opening is dimensioned to be narrow relative to the force coupler, such that the force coupler may not be received within the opening, and wherein the opening for the tension supporting member limits a range of motion of the force coupler.