An exercise equipment system with a movable support that is movable in a lateral direction, a sensor adapted to generate a lateral tilt signal, and a processor for generating a left or right turn output signal to a ride simulation in response to tilting of the exercise equipment during use. The exercise equipment may be a cycle mounted to a base. The processor may further filter out small magnitude sensor signals generated through left or right tilting that occurs during cycling, which are not indicative of a turn. The system may also include a display for visualizing a ride simulation of one or more network connected cycle avatars that are individually controlled with a lean-to-steer system.

A real-time performance management may be used for cycling. A first computing device retrieves profile data related to a cyclist. The first computing device receives sensor readings from one or more sensors. A first sensor of the one or more sensors detects cyclist tilt. Profile data and the sensor readings from the one or more sensors determine cyclist status. A notification based on the determined cyclist status communicates to a user.

A real-time performance management may be used for cycling. A first computing device retrieves profile data related to a cyclist. The first computing device receives sensor readings from one or more sensors. A first sensor of the one or more sensors detects cyclist tilt. Profile data and the sensor readings from the one or more sensors determine cyclist status. A notification based on the determined cyclist status communicates to a user.

Connecting straps, for use for example in sports activities, include (a) a sleeve of webbing having a first end and a second end and having a loop at each end, each loop having a base and a free end, (b) disposed within the sleeve of webbing, a band of elastic material extending in a continuous loop, and (c) an attachment strap, adjacent each loop, configured to secure a portion of the band to the webbing at the base of each loop. In some cases, the band has a solid, polygonal cross-sectional shape.

The disclosure relates to a cable tensioning station for providing a defined resistance force for resistance training, including a weight (9), which is arranged movably above a pull element (7, 17) and on which the resistance force is at least dependent, the pull element (7, 17) being guided via at least one coupling roller (18), which is designed to transfer a linear motion of the pull element as a rotary motion to a generator (19) to generate electrical energy, characterised in that the coupling roller (18) is embodied as a freewheel with adjustable blocking effect.

The disclosure relates to a cable tensioning station for providing a defined resistance force for resistance training, including a weight (9), which is arranged movably above a pull element (7, 17) and on which the resistance force is at least dependent, the pull element (7, 17) being guided via at least one coupling roller (18), which is designed to transfer a linear motion of the pull element as a rotary motion to a generator (19) to generate electrical energy, characterised in that the coupling roller (18) is embodied as a freewheel with adjustable blocking effect.

Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.

A method for operating a motivation enhancing exercise system includes an exercise device configured to be driven by an exercising user, a head mounted output device configured to output a visual and/or an audible output for an exercising user, and a processing unit. Movements of a movable part of the exercise device are measured by means of a first sensor unit mounted on the movable part, and movements of a head of the user are measured by means of a second sensor unit comprised in the head mounted output device. The processing unit determines an activity being performed by the exercising user, and generates an output signal for the head mounted output device, in accordance with the determined activity. The head mounted output device provides a visual and/or audible output for the exercising user in accordance with the output signal.

Disclosed are various embodiments directed toward applying a magnetic resistance to a human powered vehicle during movement. In various embodiments, magnets are placed within receptacles of magnet holding brackets and are exposed to one or more conducting discs that are configured to spin with the wheels of the human powered vehicle. The magnetic field of the magnets that intersect the conducting discs can generate a force that opposes the movement of the human powered vehicle. In various embodiments, the magnet holding brackets are adjustable based on desired wattage values.

Disclosed are various embodiments directed toward applying a magnetic resistance to a human powered vehicle during movement. In various embodiments, magnets are placed within receptacles of magnet holding brackets and are exposed to one or more conducting discs that are configured to spin with the wheels of the human powered vehicle. The magnetic field of the magnets that intersect the conducting discs can generate a force that opposes the movement of the human powered vehicle. In various embodiments, the magnet holding brackets are adjustable based on desired wattage values.