TECHNOGYM S.P.A.

A method for estimating a maximum power value generatable by a user during a resistance training exercise on an exercise machine includes executing at least three resistance training exercises. The push load to be set for the third execution of the resistance training exercise depends on the comparison of the last measured power peak value with the power peak values measured during the previous executions of the resistance training exercise.

The present invention concerns an gymnastic machine comprising a frame ( 1 ); a system ( 2 ) for applying a force exerted by a user; a brake system ( 3 ); a transmission unit ( 4 ) of the force exerted by the user to the brake system ( 3 ); at least one detection system ( 6 ) of the force exerted by a user; at least one control logic unit (U) suitable for determining a brake parameter (P) corresponding to the braking action exerted by the brake system ( 3 ) and for regulating the brake parameter (P) with a feedback control in operation of at least one signal of the detection system ( 6 ) in a first control mode (MI); the control logic unit (U) being configured to activate a second control mode (MFF), to switch from a first target (Target_ 1 ) to a second target (Target_ 2 ), wherein the control logic unit (U) is configured to calculate a value of the brake parameter (P) as a function of at least said first target (Target_ 1 ) and second target (Target_ 2 ); maintain the brake parameter (P) at a constant value (P_const) equal to the calculated value, during the operation of the exercise machine, for a predefined period of time (T) or until the second target (Target_ 2 ) is reached.

The present invention concerns a method of operation of a gymnastic machine comprising a system ( 2 ) for applying a force exerted by a user when performing a gymnastic exercise; a brake system ( 3 ) to exert a brake action in response to the force exerted by the user; a transmission group ( 4 ) of the force exerted by the user to the brake system ( 3 ); at least one detection system ( 6 ) of the force exerted by a user when performing the gymnastic exercise; and at least one logic control unit (U) connected to said brake system ( 3 ) and to said detection system ( 6 ); the method including the step of: selecting a training program that comprises the passage from at least one first target (Target_ 1 ) to at least one second target (Target_ 2 ) or setting in the machine at least one first target (Target_ 1 ) and at least one second target (Target_ 2 ), wherein the target is the value of a parameter associated with the gymnastic exercise; selecting or setting in the machine a passage mode (MODE 0 , MODE 1 , MODE 2 , MODE 3 ) from the first target (Target_ 1 ) to the second target (Target_ 2 ), wherein: in a first passage mode (MODE 0 ), the logic control unit adjusts a brake parameter corresponding to the brake action exerted by the brake system ( 3 ) with a feedback control as a function of at least one signal from the detection system ( 6 ); in a second passage mode (MODE 1 , MODE 2 , MODE 3 ), the control logic unit maintains the brake parameter at a constant value (P_const) for a predefined period of time (T) or until the second target (Target 2 ) is reached.

Display unit for an exercise machine, comprising: a controller, a first display, a second display; a control panel comprising: a screen provided with a groove for guiding the navigation of a user within a navigable menu and a plurality of graphic keys each associated to a user-selectable function or command; a capacitive keypad including a first electrode associated to the groove and a plurality of additional electrodes each operatively associated to a key and connected to the controller by means of conductive tracks. When a user touches the groove or one key, the control unit causes visualization on the first display of the menu, or implementation of a function associated with the display unit, or transmission to the machine of a command associated to the touched key. The control unit causes visualization of a selected training session on the first display, and of operating parameters of the machine or parameters results at the end of a training session on the second display.

An improved handle that is couplable to at least one cable of a gymnastic machine of the type including a resistance unit operable by a user by the cable for performing a gymnastic exercise, including at least one hollow outer casing, including an upper end and a lower end, grippable by a user to perform a gymnastic exercise. The handle also includes at least one hollow inner sheath, insertable into the cavity of said at least one casing and couplable to the at least one casing, the at least one sheath being able to house the at least one cable into the cavity thereof; where the at least one sheath exits by a pre-established portion with respect to the upper end of the at least one casing.

A gymnastic machine including a base structure having a front transmission assembly and a rear transmission assembly, the base structure includes two lateral longitudinal members between which a sliding belt slides. The sliding belt, associated with the base structure, on which a user can perform a gymnastic exercise, is configured to rotate by the front transmission assembly and the rear transmission assembly according to a sliding direction, wherein the sliding belt is arranged between the two lateral longitudinal members. An electric motor, having at least a stator and at least a rotor, is included. The electric motor is kinematically coupled to the front transmission assembly, or to the rear transmission assembly, for moving the sliding belt. The electric motor is of axial type.

A foldable gymnastic machine comprising a supporting structure to rest said gymnastic machine on a resting surface, comprising a front portion, comprising a resistance member, and a rear portion, an exercise device, through which a user performs a gymnastic exercise, coupled to said supporting structure and to said resistance member, capable of resisting during the exercise, said exercise device comprising a second pair of levers for the feet, comprising a first and a second lever, each provided with a first end, coupled to said supporting structure, and a free second end, capable of fitting said user's feet during the exercise, said gymnastic machine being characterized in that said first and second lever of said second pair of levers are capable of passing from an open position, in which the user can perform the exercise, to a closed position, when the gymnastic machine is not in use.

An exercise machine is configured to have a power-controlled training mode. The exercise machine is configured to vary a percentage of a parameter representative of the athletic preparation of a user. The exercise machine is also configured to perform the power control by following a power target value delivered by the user during the physical activity, the target value being determined based on a percentage of the parameter representative of the athletic preparation of a user.

A system for determining and storing training data of a plurality of users in a training space has at least one central data processing unit, at least one central memory unit and at least one image acquisition device. The central data processing unit identifies, for each user, when the user performs a physical exercise identified for the user within a set training program, a next physical exercise for the user to be performed, based on a respective user identification code and at least one of: whether a determined value representative of a time elapsed since the user started performing the physical exercise reaches a respective time target provided by the physical exercise, a determined value representative of a position of the user within the training space, whether a determined value representative of a training parameter provided by the physical exercise being performed by the user reaches a respective training target.