Title:
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ISOMETRIC EXERCISE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2000076591
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
A method for performing human isometric exercise includes the steps of sensing an applied force (15), providing a signal representing the applied force, receiving the signal, comparing the applied force to a preselected force, and providing the result of the comparison to a user in real time. The result of the comparison may be provided in an alphanumeric (105) or other visible display, or by auditory means (130). The time that force is applied may be compared to a preselected time period, and a message provided to a user to rest when the preselected time period has been reached. The number of repetitions of the application of force during a session may be compared to a preselected number of repetitions, and an indication of session completion provided to a user when the number of completed repetitions equals the preselected number. A device for use in isometric exercise includes a device for sensing an applied force (15), providing an output signal (20) representing the applied force, electronics for receiving the signal (30), comparing the applied force to a preselected force, and providing the result of the comparison to a user.
Inventors:
REINBOLD KIRK A
GOLDMAN ROBERT J
GOLDMAN ROBERT J
Application Number:
PCT/US2000/016392
Publication Date:
June 21, 2001
Filing Date:
June 14, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
PREVENTIVE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIE (US)
International Classes:
A63B21/002; A63B24/00; (IPC1-7): A63B21/00
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