Exercise device with magnetic braking system

An exercise device usable by a user in performing an exercise, the exercise device comprising:

• a flywheel rotatable during the performance of the exercise by the user;
• a braking system that regulates the speed of the flywheel, the braking system comprising a magnetic member that is movable between a first position with respect to the flywheel and a second position that is closer to the flywheel than the first position;
• and
• control circuitry that monitors an operating parameter of the exercise device, wherein the control circuitry causes the magnetic member to move between the first position and the second position in response to acceleration of the flywheel produced by the weight of the user applied to an inclined surface of the exercise device.

An exercise device usable by a user in performing an exercise, the exercise device comprising:

• a flywheel rotatable during the performance of the exercise by the user;
• and
• a braking system that regulates the speed of the flywheel, the braking system comprising a magnetic member mounted on a lead screw and a guide rod, the magnetic member being movable between a first position with respect to the flywheel and a second position that is closer to the flywheel than the first position, and wherein movement of the magnetic member between the first position and the second position is along a length of the lead screw;
• and
• an inclined surface on which the user may exercise;
• wherein the magnetic member is operable to move relative to the first and second positions in response to the user applying a force parallel to the inclined surface.