Exercise apparatus and methods
AssigneeYoga Today LLC
InventorsScott Alan Blum, Kimberly Jane Whitman
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Abstract
An exercise apparatus including a video display. In certain embodiments the apparatus includes an integrated platform. Memory within the apparatus contains a library of instructional exercise programs, such as yoga, Pilates, body toning and stretching routines. The apparatus may also connect to a network, such as the Internet to stream and/or download additional exercise programs. A user interface enables the user to select from available programs, which are shown on the video display. Audio for the programs may be provided via speakers or though headphones, which may be rechargeable and/or wireless.
Claims21
Exercise apparatus, comprising:
- a platform configured to support a user while exercising;
- a mass storage module including a plurality of instructional exercise programs, at least some of the instructional exercise programs being linked to sub-programs, wherein the sub-programs provide explanation or demonstration of one or more aspects of exercise, and the sub-programs are configured to be executed in response to user input;
- a user interface configured to enable the user to select one of the exercise programs for playback;
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- a video display configured to show visual images corresponding to the selected exercise program as the program is played back.
A method of exercising, the method comprising:
- mounting a platform of an exercise apparatus;
- entering, with the aid of a video display and a user interface, user-defined criteria for assisting a user in selecting an exercise program, the user-defined criteria including at least one of program duration, program skill level, program focus, program setting, and instructor;
- browsing a plurality of exercise programs that meet the user-defined criteria;
- selecting one of the exercise programs and playing back the selected exercise program;
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- exercising by following instructions provided by the selected exercise program through visual images displayed on the video display and corresponding audio instructions delivered via audio speakers.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.