Evaluation value calculation unit calculates, based on time-series changes in exercise information on each of a plurality of users who have exercised in accordance with an exercise menu, an evaluation value of the exercise menu. Evaluation result generation unit compares an evaluation value of an exercise menu with a reference value. The evaluation result generation unit generates results of evaluating the exercise menu based on the results of comparing the evaluation value with the reference value.

A walking training system includes a treadmill configured to prompt a trainee to walk, a display device installed such that the trainee views the display device while walking on the treadmill, a camera configured to image the trainee at an angle of view at which a gait of the trainee is recognizable, a calculation unit configured to calculate a tilt of a body core of the walking trainee based on an image captured by the camera, and a display control unit configured to control the display device to display a body core line associated with the tilt, and an index indicating at least an end of a permissible range of a deflection of the body core line.

Embodiments of the invention disclosed relate to systems and methods for facilitating the development of an athlete in a given sport. In one embodiment, a system can include one or more computing devices communicating via a computer network to receive input associated with Skill Scores and to compute and store an Athlete Development Rating (ADR) based at least on said input. In one embodiment, the ADR is based on a composite score of one or more Skills Scores and/or one or more Skill Group Scores. In certain embodiments, Skill Scores are associated with date data to provide a historical view of the athlete's development. In some embodiments, Skill Scores can be based on quantitative, objective assessments and/or qualitative, subjective expert assessments. Program modules can be configured to display historical ADR data, Skill Scores, and/or Skill Group Scores.

According to one example, a training device includes a first set of time of flight sensors (ToF) positioned to face in a first direction, a plurality of addressable red, green, blue light emitting diodes (RGB LEDs) positioned to face in the first direction, and a second set of ToF sensors positioned to face in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction. The training device includes and/or is in communication with one or more processors that can determine a training program for a user that includes visual signals that represent a plurality of actions for performance by the user. Also, for each of the plurality of actions, the training device can cause a first set of the plurality of addressable RGB LEDs to provide a visual indication of the corresponding action for performance by the user, and detect whether the user performed the corresponding action.

A portable apparatus includes an exercise-measurement circuitry that measures exercise-related measurement data related to a user carrying out an exercise, a communication circuitry configured to provide the portable apparatus with wireless communication capability, and a processing circuitry configured to a perform operations. The operations include receiving the exercise-related measurement data from the exercise-measurement circuitry, receiving configuration data from an external user interface apparatus over a bidirectional wireless communication connection established through the communication circuitry and capable of transferring payload data to both directions, processing the exercise-related measurement data according to the received exercise-related parameters in order to obtain advanced exercise-related data, and communicating the advanced exercise-related measurement data to the user interface apparatus over the bidirectional wireless communication connection.

Systems and methods for sensing and monitoring various athletic performance metrics, e.g., during the course of a game, a practice, a training session, training drills, and the like, are described. These systems and methods can provide useful metrics for players and coaches relating to athletic performances in various sports, including various team sports.

In an exercising band and an exercising monitoring system having the exercising band, the exercising band includes a band part, at least one sensor part and a spacer. The band part is configured to be elongated according as an external force is applied. The sensor part is disposed inside of the band part, is configured to be elongated according as the band part is elongated, and has first and second sensors. The first and second sensors have conductivity. The spacer is configured to insulate the first and second sensors with each other. The first and second sensors are electrically contacted with each other, as the external force is applied along a direction substantially crossing an extending direction of the first and second sensors.

Computing device enhanced training environment system comprising a computing device, I/O subsystem for permitting a user to enter at least one attribute of the training or of the trainee, a plurality of sensors for generating sensory information, a training environment in which a training activity takes place, a database containing training related information. The computing device enhanced training environment system configured for at least one of the following: design a training program for a plurality of users, monitor training program performance, monitor training performance, instruct a user about the training, determine and/or set difficulty level in training apparatus.

A puck includes a cylinder having a curvilinear sidewall extending about and centered with a central longitudinal axis, and a plurality of sound emitting structures connected to the sidewall. At least one sound emitting structure is configured to emit sound when the puck rotates about the central longitudinal axis at or above a threshold rotational speed and translates at or above a threshold translational speed. The puck may include top and bottom surfaces having peripheral rims or flanges that extend beyond the periphery of the sidewall, thereby protecting the sound emitting structures from contact from a hockey stick blade.

Systems and methods for providing a customized exercise protocol to a computing device of a user. As the user performs the exercise protocol, one or more cameras of the computing device can track the user's movements. The user's movement are assessed to determine if proper form and technique is being used.