Disclosed is a fitness equipment including a fitness equipment terminal and a data terminal. The fitness equipment terminal includes a movable member and a damping device for controlling the damping intensity of the movable member, and also includes a travel tracking module for feeding back motion data of the damping device and a control module for controlling the damping device. The damping device includes an electromagnetic induction assembly. A fitness system is also disclosed.

In order to allow for easier design, easier shipping, and simple assembly and upgrade to functional systems, a modular bicycle trainer that separates components into modules corresponding with functional systems is provided. The modular bicycle trainer includes a frame, a drive unit assembly, a handlebar assembly, a seat assembly, and a console.

A resistance exercise apparatus includes a resistance ball rigidly attached to a first end of a rod, a resistance cup retaining the resistance ball to a proximity thereof and allowing the resistance ball to rotate relative to the resistance cup, the resistance cup having a surface profile substantially matching a surface profile of the resistance ball, and an anchor rigidly attached to the resistance cup for keeping the resistance cup substantially stationary during an exercise session.

Selectively adjustable resistance assemblies and methods of use for bicycles are disclosed herein. An example device includes at least one flywheel rotated by a user operating pedals, a resistance assembly associated with the at least one flywheel, the resistance assembly configured to exert a resistance force that counteracts rotation of the at least one flywheel caused by the user using the pedals, a human machine interface that is configured to allow the user to select a first resistance level for the resistance force, a secondary resistance selector that allows the user to select a second resistance level for the resistance force, the second resistance level allowing for refinement of the resistance force, and a controller that selectively controls the resistance assembly to apply the resistance force based on the first resistance level and the second resistance level.

A method and apparatus for detecting and varying indoor bicycle trainer pedaling resistance in varying manner to replicate the effects of increased system inertia. The method uses a high-resolution position detection method to correlate crank acceleration and deceleration to resistance level. The effects of inertia are replicated by limiting acceleration of the crank by application of increased resistance unit resistance and deceleration via reduction of the resistance applied to pedaling. Thus, the decreased magnitude of acceleration events imitates the effects an increased system mass (inertia) perceived by the rider, enhancing road feel, which is synonymous with the feeling of accelerating one's own inertia while cycling outdoors. This is accomplished through sensors used to detect or determine crank position with a high resolution, a method of providing and varying resistance, such as an eddy current resistance device using either electromagnets or permanent magnets and a microcontroller to calculate the required magnetic field strength and adjust the field strength or magnet position in the resistance unit to facilitate the change required as determined by the outlined algorithm.

Embodiments of a strength training apparatus and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, a strength training apparatus may include a tower, a first arm and a second arm each pivotally coupled with the tower and each being configured to be selectively positionable independent of each other at multiple angles relative to each other, a first pulley coupled to an end of the first arm, a first cable extending through the first arm and the first pulley, a second pulley coupled to an end of the second arm, a second cable extending through the second arm and the second pulley, a magnetic mechanism coupled to the first cable and the second cable and configured to provide multiple levels of resistance to a user pulling on the first cable and/or the second cable, and a control panel located on the tower.

A plyometric exercise ladder. A frame has two, spaced-apart, upright posts. A fixed arm is mounted to each upright post, each fixed arm being adjustable along the length of the frame. A removable pull-up bar is supported by the fixed arms. Two spring-loaded arms disposed above the fixed arms are pivotally mounted to the upright posts of the frame. An electromagnet is connected to each spring-loaded arm for initiating movement. A freestanding bracket having at least one scissor arm is connected to the frame and to a wall or other solid structure to support the ladder. In place of the spring-loaded arms and electromagnet, a set of pegs can be removably placed along the length of the upright posts for retaining the pull-up bar as an athlete progresses upwardly. The ladder frame itself can be replaced with a skeletal frame when the ladder is used in conjunction with a conventional squat rack.

A stair exerciser apparatus for simulating stair climbing includes a frame, a lower shaft and an upper shaft mounted rotatably on the frame, a conveyor operatively engaged with the upper shaft and the lower shaft, a plurality of steps, a flywheel and a one-way clutch mechanism. The plurality of steps are joined to the conveyor for movement with the conveyor. The flywheel is operatively engaged with the conveyor. The one-way clutch mechanism is operatively engaged with the conveyor and the flywheel. The one-way clutch mechanism is configured to selectively couple the conveyor with the flywheel such that motion of the plurality of steps in a first step direction drives rotation of the flywheel when the one-way clutch mechanism is engaged, and the one-way clutch mechanism decouples the conveyor from the flywheel when the one-way clutch mechanism is disengaged.

Chair for work place environment or for means of transportation that is capable of providing physical training. The subject of the invention is such chair that used for lasting period of times, encourages muscular physical work and can even be utilized during office work hours, or during travel, and as it requires, the daily training can be performed on it. The principal idea of the invention is that certain parts of the chair shift, or signal and the sitting person has to produce muscular force against those actions. Usage of this kind of chair can save the supplemental time one should spend during leisure time, because physical training can be done while sitting on this chair. The chair can be controlled by smart device, or computer, hence a variety of training schemes can be offered for selection.

An electromagnetic resistance feedback bicycle training device includes a bicycle trainer frame, an electricity generator, and a resistance feedback system. The electricity generator and the resistance feedback system are mounted on the bicycle trainer frame. The resistance feedback system includes a transmission system connectable to an external electronic device, an electromagnetic resistance generation unit operable to induce an electromagnetic resistance force to a rotating object, a feedback circuit, and a control unit. The control unit detects, by means of an electromagnetic detection element of the feedback circuit, a strength of an electromagnetic field generated by the electromagnetic resistance generation unit, and, in response to the strength of the electromagnetic field, adjusts a level of the electromagnetic resistance force generated by the electromagnetic resistance generation unit. As such, the present invention enables self-generation of electricity and self-supply of electrical power without connection with an external power source and features instantaneous feed-back of electromagnetic resistance force and self-adjustment for maintaining a constant level of the electromagnetic resistance force.