Method for controlling training machine

A method for controlling a training machine comprising:

• a reciprocation means being capable of reciprocating a linear translation or a pivotal motion, a force obtaining means for obtaining data of load applied to the reciprocation means by a user, and a load applying means for applying a load to the reciprocation means, the method comprising:
• obtaining, via the force obtaining means, data of a force applied to the reciprocation means by the user with the reciprocation means being locked as a reference force applied in a forward direction of the reciprocation means;
• and applying, via the load applying means, a load less than the reference force to the reciprocation means as a forward load opposed to force in the forward direction applied by the user when the user applies force to the reciprocation means in the forward direction of the reciprocation means, and then or prior thereto, applying, via the load applying means, a load more than the reference force to the reciprocation means as a backward load opposed to force in the backward direction applied by the user when the user applies force to the reciprocation means in the backward direction of the reciprocation means.