A paddling simulator includes a bar, a cable attached to the bar, a motor operationally coupled to the cable such that the motor can apply a force to the cable, and a controller configured to control the motor to generate a first tension in the cable during a propulsion phase of a paddling stroke and a second tension in the cable during a recovery phase of the paddling stroke.

A dedicated workout space comprising a floor area, a plurality of fitness equipment located near a perimeter of the floor area, a clear floor space located within the floor area, the plurality of fitness equipment comprising at least one piece each of cardio equipment, strength training equipment, and weightlifting equipment, allowing a user to work out without sharing the fitness equipment with other users. Systems of dedicated workout spaces comprise a first workout space having a plurality of fitness equipment in a first layout, and two or more other dedicated workout spaces adjacent to the first dedicated workout space or at least one of the other dedicated workout spaces, the second plurality of fitness equipment in a second layout, where the first and second layouts may be the same, mirror images of each other about an x axis, mirror images about a y axis, or a combination thereof.

The present disclosure relates to a system for providing real-time performance feedback on a rowing machine, the rowing machine comprising a load unit 1 coupled to a support track, a seat 5 slidably coupled to the support track for supporting a rower, a handle 3 coupled to the load unit arranged to move relative to the load unit by a pulling action on the handle, and a foot stretcher 4 coupled to the support track arranged to receive a pushing action thereon, the system comprising: a first sensor 13 configured to measure a first parameter indicative of the pulling action on the handle; a second sensor 11 configured to measure a second parameter indicative of the pushing action received by the foot stretcher; and a data processing unit, DPU, configured to determine a relationship between the pulling action on the handle and the pushing action received by the foot stretcher based on the first parameter and the second parameter.

A volute rotary resetting mechanism is provided, including a rotating wheel (100) and a main shaft (200); the main shaft (200) is arranged on the rotating wheel (100) in a penetrating manner; a turntable part (110) and a resilience part (120) are axially distributed on the rotating wheel (100); the turntable part (110) is connected to the main shaft (200) through a one-way bearing (111), so that the rotating wheel (100) drives the main shaft (200) to rotate in one way; a volute spring (121) is arranged on the resilience part (120); an inner end of the volute spring (121) is fixed on the resilience part (120), and an outer end is fixed on a volute reel (122); and the rotating wheel (100) and the volute reel (122) are relatively rotatable, so that the volute spring (121) is tightened to generate a resilience force for rotary resetting of the rotating wheel (100). A rowing machine with the volute rotary resetting mechanism is further provided.

An exercise bench includes a base, a slidable seat coupled to and slidable along the base, and a removable pad positionable on frame. When the removable pad is positioned on the frame, the removable pad prevents movement of the slidable seat along the base and provides a static bench surface configured to support a user during a strength training exercise.

An exercise machine inclination device for providing variable exercise intensity on an exercise machine by inclining the exercise machine. The exercise machine inclination device generally includes a base adapted for being positioned upon a floor, a support structure adapted for supporting the exercise machine, a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the support structure and an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator adjusts an angle of the support structure.

Provided is a resistance device of a fitness machine comprising a wind drag unit and a magnetic resistance unit. The wind drag unit includes an air volume adjusting disc. The magnetic resistance unit includes a guide rail disc, a metal ring sheet, at least one magnetic seat, and at least one guide post. The guide rail disc has a guide disc rail through which the guide post penetrates. The magnetic seat is used to generate magnetic resistance with the metal ring sheet, and the magnetic seat has a magnetic seat rail. The guide post is connected to the air volume adjusting disc, penetrates through the guide disc rail, and extends into the magnetic seat rail. The guide post moves in the magnetic seat rail with rotation of the air volume adjusting disc to drive the magnetic seat to pivotally rotate relative to the guide rail disc.

An exercise machine accessory is disclosed. In one embodiment, a resistance identifier is configured to identify resistance for an exercise machine associated with the exercise machine accessory, wherein the resistance identifier is coupled to the exercise machine. In one embodiment, a motion identifier is configured to identify exercise motion for a user of the exercise machine. In one embodiment, a communications module is configured to communicate with the user of the exercise machine, wherein the communications module is coupled to the resistance identifier and the motion identifier.

A system for determining and storing identification data of a user and training data relating of the user in a training space, includes a central data processing unit; a central memory unit; an image acquisition device; an exercise machine; and an exercise tool free from an actuator operable during physical exercise. The image acquisition device acquires identification images of the user, images representative of the user while performing a bodyweight physical exercise, images representative of the user and of the exercise machine while performing a physical exercise using the exercise machine, images representative of the user and of the exercise tool while performing a physical exercise using the exercise tool. Identification data and training data of the user is determined based on the images acquired by the image acquisition device. The device stores the determined identification data and training data inside the training space in the central memory unit.

An exercise machine includes a shaft configured to rotate about an axis; a spool configured to receive a strap and drive rotation of the shaft about the axis in response to movement of the strap; a flywheel configured to rotate about the axis; one or more conductive coils arranged to generate magnetic fields that induce eddy currents in the flywheel; a clutch configured to engage and disengage transmission of torque between the spool and the flywheel; and a spring arranged around the axis, the spring configured to exert a return torque on the spool about the axis in response to rotation of the shaft.