An apparatus for controlling of a training device including a training device configured to absorb a mechanical power applied by a person undertaking physical training, an assistance unit configured to assist the training and/or to make the training more difficult, and an exertion measuring apparatus configured to measure mechanical exertion data of an effort applied by the person during the training, a body sensor configured to measure physiological data of the body of the person, a computing unit configured, with an optimization algorithm, to adjust coefficients, a summand, and delays to prepare a prediction of the physiological data based on a model, and a control unit configured to take a predetermined reference variable for the physiological data, to take the prediction as a control variable, and to control an assistance of the assistance unit as a manipulated variable.

A foldable rowing machine comprises a main part, a rowing machine seat, at least one drawing stand, and at least two turning stands. A storage chamber is formed in the main part, and a pedal is hinged to an opening of the storage chamber. A rope winder for winding a rope to a required length is disposed on main part, and a damping adjustment device for realizing a damping adjustment effect by means of magnets and a metal ring is disposed at position of a damper. A whole frame can be folded to be stored, the rope can be wound by a short distance, damping force of the damper can be freely adjusted, and a movable frame for avoiding a high-low clearance is disposed on turning stands to fulfill a shock absorption effect; and various functions are realized, and user experience of the rowing machine can be effectively improved.

There is disclosed a system for conducting multi-member group competitions involving physical exertion, the system includes a competition server that serves to designate a set of parameters for a competition involving at least two competing groups of individuals engaged in physical activity, the set of parameters defining a win condition requiring physical activity to be completed by at least two separate individuals within each group. The system further receives data representative of physical activity of multiple individuals in a first group, receives data representative of physical activity of multiple individuals in a second group, determines whether the win condition has been satisfied by the first group or the second group, and identifies a winner as the first group or the second group that completed the win condition.

A system and method for providing an exercise bar for a user to use for rowing or other exercises in the water of the spa or adjacent to the spa. The exercise bar may comprise a central hub, and two sides, each with a first inner tube attached to opposing side of the central hub and a an outer tube in telescoping connection with the inner tube, and a handgrip in connection with the first outer tube. A connector may be mounted to the central hub, the connector to enable the exercise bar to be connected to one or more resistance cables. The exercise bar may be adjustable from a first, shorter length for use with exercises in which a user's hands are positioned closer together and a second, longer length for use with exercises in which a user's hands are positioned father apart.

A rowing exercise apparatus has a linkage assembly that is provided in two boxes. One box includes a forward frame member, a crank rotatably mounted on the forward frame member, and a forward portion of a seat supporting link operatively connected to the crank. Another box includes a rearward frame member, a rocker link pivotally mounted on the rearward frame member, and a rearward portion of the seat supporting link operatively connected to the rocker link. The linkage assembly is made suitable for use by rigidly connecting the two frame members to one another and by rigidly connecting the two portions of the seat supporting link to one another. At least one bracket is rigidly interconnected between the two portions of the seat supporting link. One such bracket is welded onto a rearward end of the forward portion of the seat supporting link to underlie and directly support a proximate end of the rearward portion of the seat supporting link. A seat is mounted on the seat supporting link for movement through at least one elliptical path as the linkage assembly moves through cycles relative to the rigidly interconnected frame members.

A rowing machine exercise device includes a vertically adjustable rear support base. The vertically adjustable rear support base includes an outer vertical support beam coupled to and extending down from the rowing machine frame, where the outer vertical support beam has a vertical channel extending upward therein from a bottom of the outer vertical support beam and has a latch pin hole extending through a wall of a bottom portion of the vertical support beam; an inner vertical support beam received in a telescoping manner within the outer support beam through the bottom of the outer support beam, where the inner vertical support beam has a plurality of adjustment holes uniformly spaced along a vertical line in an outer wall of the inner vertical support beam.

Provided herein is a mechatronic simulator system that provides various types of unexpected perturbations to challenge the proactive and reactive balance control in subjects to thereby improve balance control of the subject. The system includes a motion capture unit and a processing unit capable of analyzing the subject’s response to the perturbations, provide real time feedback, adjust and/or determine training sessions.

A fitness exercise apparatus includes a base member, a support unit disposed on the base member, and a slide bar disposed on the support unit. A seat frame includes a connector connected to and slidable along the slide bar, a guide rail connected to the connector, and a foot post connected to the guide rail opposite to the connector. A swing frame is connected to the guide rail at a position corresponding to the foot post. An elastic cord unit includes a plurality of first and second elastic cords connected to the support unit. A pulling unit includes two first cables connectable with the first elastic cords. An operating unit is connectable with the first cables.

A fitness exercise apparatus includes a base member, a support unit disposed on the base member, and a pivot assembly disposed on the support unit. A seat frame includes a guide rail having a front end provided with a pivot connecting member pivotally connected to the pivot assembly. The seat frame is pivotally movable to different angular positions relative to the base member. An elastic cord unit includes a plurality of first and second elastic cords connected to the support unit. A pulling unit includes two first cables connectable with the first elastic cords. An operating unit is connectable with the first cables.

The present invention provides exercise attachments for modifying an inclinable weightlifting system using a user's body weight. A pair of vertical support devices providing rigidity and elevate the weightlifting system off the ground to aid in a user mounting and dismounting the system. A pair of adapter arms enable a user to tailor exercise attachments to target specific muscle groups and specific regions of that muscle group. The pair of vertical support device and pair of adapter arms may be incorporated into an inclinable weightlifting system to enable a user to perform various rowing and bench press exercises.