An exercise machine includes an exercise element that is movable during a performance of a programmed workout, wherein the programmed workout includes an exercise performed using one or more free weights. The exercise machine also includes a console that incorporates a display and a speaker, one or more processors, and memory storing programmed instructions of the programmed workout that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to automatically control, by the programmed instructions of the programmed workout, an operating parameter of the exercise element during the performance of the programmed workout and automatically present, by the programmed instructions of the programmed workout, exercise instructions regarding alternating use of the exercise element and of the one or more free weights during the performance of the programmed workout.

A stationary bicycle includes pedals incorporated into the stationary bicycle and configured to be movable with respect to a frame of the stationary bicycle during execution of a programmed workout, wherein the programmed workout includes an exercise performed using one or more free weights. The stationary bicycle includes a display, one or more processors, and memory storing programmed instructions of the programmed workout that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to automatically alternate between biking portions of the programmed workout and lifting portions of the programed workout, automatically control a resistance level of the pedals during the biking portions of the programmed workout, and automatically present lifting instructions on the display, the lifting instructions configured to instruct a user on lifting the one or more free weights during the lifting portions of the programmed workout.

A device for generating a projected image based on an activity related parameter includes a first sensor for detecting the activity related parameter, a second sensor for detecting an orientation of the device, a processor coupled to the first sensor for creating information from the detected activity related parameter, a light source for emitting a light beam from the device to project the created information as an image onto a surface outside the device and at least a first actuator for adjusting a relative direction of the light beam with respect to the detected orientation of the device. The surface outside the device is a ground surface and a distance between the device and the projected image is a function of the detected activity related parameter.

Provided is an apparatus for managing a player with a guard including a sensor sensing a vital information of a player to calculate an injury risk of the player to thereby manage a condition of the player, the apparatus including: a communication unit receiving the vital information from the guard and transmitting the injury risk to the guard; a memory storing a program calculating the injury risk to manage the condition of the player; and a processor connected to the communication unit and the memory to execute an operation implemented by the program, in which the program may include instructions using the vital information and pre-stored vital recovering ability data of the player to calculate the injury risk of the player.

A social engagement system includes a first exercise machine having a display able to present videos, a three-dimensional camera system, and local processing system able to provide pose estimation based on data from the three-dimensional camera system. The system also includes a communication module for connection to a cloud processing system, with the cloud processing system supporting connection to a second exercise machine having a display able to present videos, a three-dimensional camera system, and local processing system able to provide pose estimation based on data from the three-dimensional camera system. Additionally, the connection allows transfer of data useful for social engagement.

An exercise machine includes an aerobic exercise element that is movable relative to a frame of the exercise machine during a performance of a programmed workout, a processor configured to determine a time to instruct a user to perform a set of repetitions of a type of lift with a free weight according to the programmed workout, and a display screen configured to indicate when the time arrives, according to the programmed workout, by presenting written words, and an image, related to the set on the display screen.

Described herein are systems and methods of guiding a user to achieve musculoskeletal counterpulsation. A method may include receiving a cardiovascular cycle signal from a first sensor; determining a heart rate of the user based on the cardiovascular cycle signal; receiving a rhythmic musculoskeletal activity timing signal from a second sensor; determining an actual musculoskeletal activity cycle (MSKC) to cardiovascular cycle (CC) timing relationship; comparing the actual MSKC to CC timing relationship to a target MSKC to CC timing relationship; providing a recurrent prompt to the user as a timing indication for performance of a rhythmic musculoskeletal activity to guide the user to achieve a musculoskeletal activity cycle rate (MSKR) that approaches the target MSKC to CC timing relationship; and altering a feature of the recurrent prompt based on a determined alignment between the actual MSKC to CC timing relationship and the target MSKC to CC timing relationship.

An interactive exercise system includes a mechanical support system and a display module held by the mechanical support system. A force-controlled motor is attached to the mechanical support system and a reel is driven by the force-controlled motor. The interactive exercise system also has a handle graspable by a user and includes a cord extending between the reel and the handle. Force applied through the force-controlled motor is based at least in part on detected user force input.

A program is presented to a user including a stream of content including a first auditory content and a first visual content related to the workout. A context state of the user participating in the workout is determined based on information from a sensor. A responsive content is selectively added based on the context state of the user to the stream of content in a manner that avoids conflict with the stream of content.

A fitness equipment control system is provided. The system includes a receiver and a mobile apparatus, and performs the operations: generating a first control signal based on a training course of a user; transmitting the first control signal to the receiver to make the receiver generates a signal which is readable by the fitness equipment according to the first control signal and transmit the readable signal to the fitness equipment; receiving at least one physiological signal from at least one of the wearable devices worn by the user; based on the training course and the at least one physiological signal, generating a second control signal; and when the second control signal is generated, transmitting the second control signal to the receiver, wherein the receiver generates a signal which is readable by the fitness equipment according to the second control signal and transmits it to the fitness equipment.