BR112021011462A2 - EXERCISE EQUIPMENT CONTROLS - Google Patents

Abstract

exercise machine controls. it is a method that includes receiving electronic content over a network, the electronic content comprising an exercise class, and receiving user data associated with a user who participates in the exercise class using exercise equipment. the method also includes generating an executable control for a user interface based at least in part on user data, and providing the executable control, via an exercise equipment display, while the user is participating in the exercise class. in such a method, the executable control is operable to modify a parameter of the exercise equipment while the user is participating in the exercise class.

Description

“EXERCISE EQUIPMENT CONTROLS” FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This order generally refers to the field of exercise equipment and methods associated with it. In particular, this application relates to executable controls and control methods associated with exercise equipment.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED ORDERS

[0002] This International Application claims priority to Application No. US 16/217,548, filed December 12, 2018, which is a continuation in part of Application No. US 15/863,057, filed January 5, 2018, which is a continuation in part of Application No. US 15/686,875, filed August 25, 2017, which is a non-provisional of Application No. US 62/380,412, filed August 27, 2016, all of the disclosures of which are incorporated as a reference in this document.

BACKGROUND

[0003] Exercise has become an increasingly important aspect of daily life, and most exercise regimens commonly involve the use of elliptical equipment, rowing equipment, treadmills, or other exercise equipment. Such exercise equipment is typically designed for use in a gym or other exercise facility, and may be configured so that a user can participate in various exercise classes, training programs, or other activities using such equipment. In particular, such exercise equipment generally provides the user with one or more buttons, switches, pins, levers or other mechanisms that enable the user to control various parameters of the exercise equipment during use. For example, a treadmill may include one or more dedicated controls to increase and decrease a treadmill platform incline, increase and decrease a treadmill belt speed, or modify other treadmill parameters as the user walks, runs, or performs various tasks. other activities on the treadmill. Similarly, a stationary bicycle may include one or more dedicated controls to increase and decrease a bicycle's steering wheel braking resistance, increase and decrease a bicycle pedal speed or cadence, or modify other stationary bicycle parameters during use.

[0004] While such controls are common on treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, and other known exercise equipment, such controls can be challenging to use in some situations. For example, due to the dynamic nature of motion-based activities typically performed on such exercise equipment (eg, running, cycling, etc.), it can be difficult for a user to manipulate such controls during a workout. In addition, even if a user is able to manipulate such controls while running, cycling, or performing other motion-based activities, such controls may not be optimized to enable the user to accurately select a setting or other parameter of the exercise equipment. as such motion-based activities are being carried out.

[0005] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to addressing one or more known exercise equipment deficiencies noted above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a method includes receiving, with a processor associated with exercise equipment, electronic content over a network, the electronic content comprising an exercise class, receiving, with a processor, data from associated with a user who participates in the exercise class using the exercise equipment, and generate, with the processor, an executable control for a user interface based at least in part on the user data. The method also includes providing executable control, through an exercise equipment display, while the user is participating in the exercise class. In such examples, the executable control is operable to modify a parameter of the exercise equipment while the user is participating in the exercise class.

[0007] In another exemplary embodiment, an exercise equipment includes a processor operatively connected to a network, a display operatively connected to the processor and configured to display electronic content received by the processor over the network, and a platform configured to move in relative to a surface that supports the exercise equipment. The exercise equipment also includes a belt revolving around the platform, a first motor operatively connected to the processor and configured to drive the belt, and a second motor operatively connected to the processor and configured to change a position of the platform relative to the support surface. . In such an embodiment, the processor is configured to cause the electronic content to be displayed through the display, the electronic content comprising an exercise class, to receive user data associated with a user who participates in the exercise class using the exercise equipment. , and generate an executable control based at least in part on user data. The processor is also configured to provide executable control, via the display, while causing the electronic content to be displayed. In such examples, the executable control is operable to modify a parameter of the exercise equipment.

[0008] In yet another exemplary embodiment, a method includes capturing audio content and video content corresponding to an exercise class that is performed by an instructor, the exercise class being performed at least partially on first exercise equipment. Such a method may also include generating a video file comprising the audio content and the video content, generating an executable control corresponding to the exercise class, the control being operable to modify a parameter of a second exercise equipment, and associating the control executable to the video file such that playback of at least part of the video file by a processor of the second exercise equipment through a display of the second exercise equipment results in the display of the executable control. Such a method may also include providing control with the video file to the processor of the second exercise equipment over a network.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] The detailed description is described with reference to the attached figures. In figures, the leftmost digit of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same reference numbers in different figures indicate similar or identical items.

[0010] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary exercise equipment as disclosed herein with a user shown.

[0011] Figure 2 illustrates another view of the exemplary exercise equipment shown in Figure 1 including first and second rotary controls and a display.

[0012] Figure 3 is a schematic illustration showing exemplary components used for content creation and/or distribution.

[0013] Figure 4 illustrates an exemplary user interface of the present disclosure that shows an exercise class and a performance table.

[0014] Figure 5 illustrates another exemplary user interface of the present disclosure that shows an exercise class and leaderboard.

[0015] Figure 6 illustrates a flowchart indicative of an exemplary method of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 7 illustrates a flowchart indicative of another exemplary method of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 8 illustrates a flowchart indicative of yet another exemplary method of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following description is presented to enable any skilled technician to make or use aspects of the exemplary modalities described in this document. For purposes of explanation, specific nomenclature is presented to provide a complete understanding of the present invention. Descriptions of specific modalities or applications are provided by way of example only. Various modifications to the embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and general principles defined herein can be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the modalities shown, but should conform to the broadest possible scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.

[0019] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure include exercise equipment, networked exercise systems and corresponding methods whereby one or more exercise devices such as treadmills, rowing equipment, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers or any other suitable equipment can be equipped with an associated local system that allows a user to fully participate in live or recorded exercise classes from any location that can access a suitable communications network. Exemplary exercise equipment of the present disclosure includes one or more displays configured to provide various controls operable to change parameters of the exercise equipment. In particular, the displays of the present disclosure may be configured to provide user interfaces that include one or more executable controls operable to modify the respective parameters of the exercise equipment while the user of the equipment is participating in an exercise class and/or, in another way, using exercise equipment.

[0020] Such executable controls may be generated by an exercise equipment processor and/or by one or more servers of a networked exercise system remotely located from the exercise equipment. In particular, such executable controls may be generated based on user data indicating one or more user preferences, one or more previous exercise equipment configurations selected by the user during one or more previous workouts, one or more exercise equipment configurations previously specified by the user as a preference and/or as part of a unique user profile for the user and/or based on other user-specific information. Additionally or alternatively, such executable controls can be generated based on one or more commands given by an instructor in an exercise class. In some examples, such executable controls may include a setting corresponding to a relatively specific instruction or command given by the instructor. In other examples, on the other hand, such executable controls may include a setting corresponding to a relatively vague or abstract command given by the instructor during the exercise class. In still further examples, one or more executable controls of the present disclosure may be operable to modify a parameter of the exercise equipment in order to assist the user in achieving one or more target or exercise goals stored in a memory associated with the exercise equipment.

[0021] Thus, the exercise equipment, executable controls and corresponding methods described in the present document can enable a user to easily and accurately modify one or more parameters of an exercise equipment while participating in an exercise class, and in accordance with a control setting that is uniquely personal to the user. Various aspects of such exercise equipment and executable controls will now be described in more detail.

[0022] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, in various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, a local system 100 may include exercise equipment 102, such as a treadmill, with integrated or connected digital hardware including one or more displays 104 for use in in conjunction with an instructor-led exercise class and/or to showcase other digital content. While exercise equipment 102 may be described and/or otherwise referred to as a "treadmill 102" herein, as noted above, exemplary exercise equipment 102 of the present disclosure may be any of suitable exercise equipment, including a rowing equipment, stationary bike, elliptical trainer, stair climber, etc. Accordingly, any of the examples described herein may be applicable to, incorporated into, performed by and/or otherwise associated with a treadmill, rowing equipment, stationary bike, elliptical trainer, stair climber, etc. By way of ease of description, however, an exercise equipment 102 comprising a treadmill will be referred to as below, unless otherwise specified.

[0023] In various exemplary embodiments, the one or more displays 104 may be mounted directly to exercise equipment 102 or otherwise placed within a user's view 106. In various exemplary embodiments, the one or more displays 104 allow user 106 to view content related to a selected exercise class both while training on exercise equipment 102 and while training at one or more locations near or adjacent to exercise equipment 102. In some instances, exercise equipment 102 may also include a hinge, joint, pivot, clamp 138 or other suitable mechanism to allow adjustment of the position or orientation of the display 104 in relation to the user 106 if the user 106 is training on exercise equipment 102 or training near or adjacent to exercise equipment 102 .

[0024] In exemplary embodiments where the exercise equipment 102 comprises a treadmill, the exercise equipment 102 may generally include a lower assembly 108 and an upper assembly 110. The lower assembly 108 may generally include a platform 112 of the exercise equipment 102 that provides support for the user 106 while the user 106 is training on the exercise equipment 102 as well as other components of both the lower mount 108 and the upper mount 110. For example, the platform 112 can support a first motor (not shown) of exercise equipment 102 configured to increase, decrease and/or otherwise change an incline of platform 112 relative to a support surface on which exercise equipment 102 is disposed.

The platform 112 may also include one or more links 116 coupled to such a motor and configured to, for example, raise and lower the platform 112 by acting on the support surface when the motor is activated.

Platform 112 also includes a second motor (not shown) configured to increase, decrease and/or otherwise change a rotational speed of a belt 120 connected to platform 112. Belt 120 may be rotatable with respect to platform 112 and , in particular, may be configured to rotate or otherwise move completely around (i.e., encircle) the platform 112 during use of exercise equipment 120. For example, in embodiments where exercise equipment 102 comprises a treadmill, the belt 120 can support the user 106 and can repeatedly circle the platform 112 as the user 106 runs, walks and/or otherwise trains on the treadmill.

Such exemplary belt 120 may include one or more continuous bands (not shown) movably coupled to a gear, flywheel, pulley and/or other component of platform 112. In such examples, such gear, flywheel, pulley and/or other component of platform l2 can be coupled to an output shaft or other component of the second motor described above. In such examples, rotation of the output shaft or other component of the second motor can drive proportional rotation of belt 120.

[0025] The belt 120 may also include a plurality of laterally aligned slats 126 connected to one or more continuous bands described above. For example, as shown in Figure 1, each slat 126 may extend substantially in parallel to at least one adjacent slat 126. Additionally, each slat 126 may be pivotally, pivotally, and/or otherwise movably coupled to one another. or more continuous strips of platform 120 through one or more respective couplings. Such couplings may comprise, for example, a clamp, pin, thread, clip, screw and/or one or more other gripping components configured to secure a respective lath 126 to the continuous band described above, while allowing lath 126 to pivot, rotate and/or otherwise move relative to the track as the belt 120 rotates around the platform 112.

[0026] With continued reference to Figure 1, exercise equipment 102 may also include one or more side walls 128 connected to platform 112. For example, exercise equipment 102 may include a first side wall 128 on a left side of the platform. platform 112, and a second sidewall 128 on the right side of platform 112. Such sidewalls 128 may be made of fabric, foam, plastic, rubber, polymers and/or other similar material, and, in some examples, sidewalls 128 may assist in damping and/or, on the other hand, reduce noise generated by one or more of the engines and/or other components of platform 112.

[0027] Exercise equipment 102 may also include one or more columns 130 that extend upward from platform 112. For example, exercise equipment 102 may include a first column 130 on the left side of platform 112, and a second column 130 on the right side of platform 112. Such columns 130 may be made of a metal, alloy, plastic, polymer and/or other similar material, and such similar materials may be used to manufacture the platform 112, slats 126 and/or others. components of exercise equipment 102. In such examples, columns 130 may be configured to support display 104, and, in some examples, display 104 may be coupled directly to a crossbar 132 of exercise equipment 102, and bar crossbar 132 may be connected to and/or otherwise supported by posts 130. For example, crossbar 132 may comprise one or more handholds or handles on user support 106 during exercise. In some examples, crossbar 132 may be substantially C-shaped, substantially U-shaped, and/or any other configuration. In any of the examples described herein, crossbar 132 may extend from a first column among columns 130 to a second column among columns 130. Additionally, in some examples, columns 130 and crossbar 132 may comprise a single integral component of the upper assembly 110. Alternatively, in other examples, the posts 130 and crossbar 132 may comprise separate components of the upper assembly 110. In such examples, the upper assembly 110 may include one or more brackets 134, end caps 136 and/or additional components configured to assist in coupling the one or more columns 130 to the crossbar 132.

[0028] As noted above, exercise equipment 102 may also include a hinge, joint, pivot, clamp 138 and/or suitable mechanism to allow adjustment of the position or orientation of the display 104 in relation to the user 106 if the user is walking, trotting, running and/or otherwise training on exercise equipment 102 or training near or adjacent to exercise equipment 102. For example, such clamps 138 may include at least one component rigidly connected to the crossbar 132. Such clamps 138 may also include one or more additional components rigidly coupled to display 104. In such examples, components of bracket 138 connected to display 104 may be movable with display 104 with respect to components of bracket 138 attached to crossbar 132. Such components may include one or more dovetail sliding mechanism, channels and/or other components that enable the display 1 04 controllably slides and/or otherwise moves with respect to crossbar 132. Such components also enable the user 106 to fix the position of the visor 104 with respect to the crossbar 132 once the user 106 has positioned the visor 104 as desired.

[0029] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, exercise equipment 102 may also include one or more controls 144, 146 configured to receive input from user 106. Exercise equipment 102 may additionally include one or more sensors 147 configured to sense , detect and/or otherwise determine one or more performance parameters of the user 106 before, during and/or after the user 106 participates in an exercise class using the exercise equipment 102. In any of the examples described in In this document, the controls 144, 146 and the one or more sensors 147 may be operatively and/or otherwise connected to one or more controllers, processors and/or other digital hardware 148 of the exercise equipment 102. The digital hardware 148 (shown in dashed lines in Figures 1 and 2) associated with exercise equipment 102 may be connected to or integrated with exercise equipment 102, or may be remotely located and wired or wirelessly to exercise equipment 102.

[0030] Digital hardware 148 may include digital storage (e.g., a hard disk or other such memory), one or more processors (e.g., a microprocessor), or other similar computers or controllers, communications hardware, software, and/or one or more media input/output devices, such as viewfinders, cameras, microphones, keyboards, touchscreens, handset, and/or audio speaker. In various exemplary embodiments, these components may be connected to and/or otherwise integrated into exercise equipment 102. All communications between such components of digital hardware 148 may be multichannel, multidirectional, and wireless or wired using any protocol. or appropriate technology. In various exemplary embodiments, the digital hardware 148 of the exercise equipment 102 may include mobile and web-based application programs that provide account access, performance, and other relevant information to users from local or remote exercise equipment, processors, controllers, personal computers, laptop computers, mobile devices or any other digital devices or digital hardware. In any of the examples described herein, the one or more controllers, processors, and/or other digital hardware 148 associated with exercise equipment 102 may be operable to perform one or more functions associated with the exercise equipment's control logic.

102. Such control logic may comprise one or more rules, programs or other instructions stored in a memory of digital hardware 148. For example, one or more processors included in digital hardware 148 may be programmed to perform operations in accordance with rules, programs or other control logic instructions, and such processors may also be programmed to perform one or more additional operations in accordance with and/or at least partially in response to input received through one or more of the controls 144, 146, via one or more of the sensors 147 and/or through various controls, user interfaces or other components provided by the display 104. In any of the examples described herein, the display 104 may comprise a touch screen, a touch screen touch (e.g. capacitance sensitive) and/or any other device configured to display content and receive input (e.g. a touch input, touch input, magnetic input, etc.) user 106.

[0031] In any of the examples described herein, one or more of the controls 144, 146 associated with the exercise equipment 102 may comprise an infinite wheel type control. Such control may be useful in altering and/or otherwise controlling, for example, the incline of the platform 112, the speed of the belt 120, and/or other parameters of the exercise equipment 102 associated with incremental increases or decreases. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the controls 144, 146 associated with exercise equipment 102 may include a rotary display connected to a corresponding rotary encoder. In such examples, the rotary encoder may include one or more detents or other components/structures that may be adjusted for a desired incremental change in a corresponding parameter of exercise equipment 102. For example, the rotary encoder may be adjusted so that each holder thereof can correlate to a 0.5% increase or decrease in a tilt angle of the platform 112. Alternatively, the rotary encoder may be adjusted so that each holder thereof can correlate to an increase or decrease of 0 .1 mph at a belt speed of 120. Yet in additional examples, percentages, speeds and/or other increments greater than or less than those observed may be chosen. Additionally, one or more such controls 144, 146 may include one or more additional buttons, wheels, touch pads, levers, pins, or other components configured to receive additional input from the user 106, and such additional components may provide the user 106 with more control. fine on the corresponding parameters of the exercise equipment

102. One or more such controls 144, 146 may also include a respective control housing configured to assist in mounting the control 144, 146 to the crossbar 132 or other components of the exercise equipment 102.

[0032] With continued reference to Figures 1 and 2, in various exemplary embodiments, the one or more sensors 147 of exercise equipment 102 may be configured to capture, detect, measure, and/or otherwise determine a range of data. information, exercise equipment 102 parameters and/or other information from both exercise equipment 102 and user 106 instantly and/or over time. For example, exercise equipment 102 may include one or more sensors 147 that measure the incline of the platform 112, the speed of the belt 120, a load applied to the platform 112, the belt 120, one or more of the above-described motors, and/or or other components of exercise equipment 102, an amount of energy expended by the user 106, a power output of the exercise equipment 102, user weight, steps, distance, total workout, repetitions, an amount of resistance applied to the belt 120 per one or more of the motors described above and/or other components of exercise equipment 102, a pedal cadence, a braking force or resistance as well as any other information associated with, for example, a treadmill, a stationary bicycle or a other exercise equipment 102. Exercise equipment 102 also includes sensors 147 to measure a user's heart rate, breathing, hydration, calorie burn, or any other physical performance metrics, or receiving such information from sensors provided (eg used by) by the user 106. Where appropriate, such information may be calculated as current/instant, maximum, minimum, average or total values over time, or use any other statistical analysis. Trends can also be determined, stored and displayed to the user, the instructor and/or other users. Such sensors 147 can communicate with memory and/or processors of the digital hardware 148 associated with the exercise equipment 102, nearby or at a remote location using wired or wireless connections. Such sensors 147 and/or the digital hardware processors 148 may also communicate with one or more processors remotely disposed of the exercise equipment 102 using such wired or wireless connections.

[0033] In various exemplary embodiments, exercise equipment 102 may also include one or more indicators (not shown) to provide information to the user 106. Such indicators may include lights, projected displays, speakers for audio outputs, or other output devices that are capable of providing a signal to a user 106 to provide the user 106 with information, such as timing to perform an exercise, time to start or stop exercise, or other information indicators. For example, such indicators (eg, projected lights or displays) could display information relating to the number of sets and repetitions performed by the user 106 at a location where it can be observed by the user 106 during the performance of the relevant exercise.

[0034] With reference to Figure 2, and as noted above, the display 104 of the exercise equipment 100 may comprise and/or may be actuated by a user input device such as a touch screen, mouse, voice control or other suitable input device. In some examples, the display 104 or at least a portion thereof may comprise a touch screen configured to receive touch input from the user 106. The display 104 may be any size, but ideally is large enough and oriented to allow the display of a range of information including one or more video streams, a range of performance metrics corresponding to the user 106, a range of additional performance metrics associated with one or more additional users exercising on remote exercise equipment of exercise equipment 102 and a range of different controls. In various exemplary embodiments, the display 104 may include some or all of its area that may reflect the image of the user 106 to provide user feedback related to their form and performance of various activities.

[0035] In various exemplary embodiments, the user 106 may use the display 104 or one or more user interfaces 200 displayed on the display 104 to selectively present a range of different information including live and/or archived video, performance data and other user and system information. In any of the examples described herein, such user interfaces 200 may provide a wide range of control windows and information that can be accessed and removed individually and/or as a group by a click, tap, voice command or gesture. . In several exemplary modalities, such windows can provide information about the user's own performance and/or about the performance of other participants in the same exercise class both in the past and in the present.

[0036] Exemplary user interfaces 200 presented through display 104 can be used to access member information, log in and log out of system 100, access live content such as live exercise classes and archived classes, or other contents. User information may be displayed in a variety of formats and may include historical and current performance and account information, social network links and information, ranges, etc. The user interfaces described in this document may also be used to access system 100 to update a user profile (e.g., a user profile that is unique to user 106) or member information, manage account settings, such as sharing information, and/or modifying one or more settings of a control included in the user interface 200.

[0037] An exemplary user interface 200 may also be presented on the one or more displays 104 to allow users to manage their experience, including selecting information to be displayed and arranging how such information is displayed on the display 104. Such user interface 200 may present multiple types of information overlapping so that different types of information can be easily selected or deselected by the user 106. For example, performance metrics and/or other information can be displayed in video content using translucent or partially transparent elements , thus, the video in addition to the information elements can be watched in conjunction with (ie, simultaneously with) the performance metrics and/or other information itself. Additionally, exemplary user interfaces 200 may present a variety of screens for the user 106 on which the user 106 can move quickly using the provided user input device, including providing touch input via the display 104.

[0038] In any of the examples described herein, the processor and/or other components of the digital hardware 148 may control the display 104 and/or otherwise cause the display 104 to display the various user interfaces 200 of the present revelation. For example, the processor or other components of the digital hardware 148 may cause the display 104 to display a user interface 200 comprising a splash screen that provides basic information about the system 100 and/or exercise equipment 102 as well as available options. Such a home screen can provide direct links to information such as scheduled classes, archived classes, a leaderboard, instructors, and/or profile and account information. The home screen can also provide direct links to content, such as a link to join a private class. The user 106 may navigate between different portions of the home screen by selecting such links using the applicable input device, such as by touching the display 104 at the indicated location, or by swiping to bring up a new screen. An exemplary user interface 200 that provides such a splash screen may also provide other information relevant to the user 106, such as social network information, and navigation buttons that allow the user to quickly move between different screens on the user interface 200.

[0039] In various exemplary embodiments, one or more of the user interfaces 200 may include various components configured to provide information to the user 106 while the user 106 is participating in an exercise class. For example, as will be described in more detail below, one or more exemplary user interfaces 200 may include a timeline 202 (e.g., a segmented timeline) indicating portions of an exercise class that are displayed on the display 104, and a position and/or location within the timeline corresponding to the current portion of the exercise class that is displayed.

An exemplary user interface 200 may also include a scorecard 204, leaderboard, or other component that provides ratings, output, exercise equipment parameters, user data, and/or other information related to other participating users (in real-time or earlier) of the exercise class that is displayed on the display 104. An exemplary user interface 200 may additionally include multiple display bars 206 or other components that provide performance metrics, performance information, and/or other user data associated with the user 106. Such information may include, for example, various settings or other parameters of exercise equipment 102 (for example, a current incline of platform 112, a current belt speed 120, a current pedal cadence of a stationary bicycle, a current braking force or resistance of the stationary bike, etc.), a user production 106 and/or other information corresponding to the user 106 who participates in an exercise class.

Additionally, in some examples, the user interface 200 may include one or more executable controls 210 operable to modify an incline of the platform 112, a speed of the belt 120, a pedal cadence of a stationary bicycle, a braking force or resistance of the stationary bicycle and/or other parameters of exercise equipment 102 while user 106 is participating in an exercise class.

As shown in at least Figure 2, in such embodiments, timeline 202, scorecard 204, leaderboard, display bars 206, executable controls 210, and/or other user interface components 200 may be displayed on the display 104 in conjunction with (e.g., simultaneously with) content 208 comprising the exercise class that the user 106 is currently participating in.

[0040] In various exemplary embodiments, the user interfaces 200 described herein may be executed through a local program or application using a local operating system, such as an Android or iOS application, or through a system based on in browser. Any of the performance metrics or other information described herein in relation to the various user interfaces 200 can also be accessed remotely over any suitable network, such as the internet. For example, users 106 may be able to access a web page from a tablet computer, mobile phone, computer and/or any other digital device, and such users 106 may be able to review historical information, communicate with other participants, schedule classes, access instructor information, and/or view any of the information described herein in relation to the various user interfaces 200 through a web page.

[0041] Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary exercise network system 300 of the present disclosure including one or more exercise equipment 102 that is in communication over an exemplary network.

Such exemplary networked exercise system 300 may be used to, for example, capture and/or otherwise generate audio content, video content and/or other content corresponding to an exercise class that is performed by one or more instructors.

The network exercise system 300 may also be configured to generate a video file and/or any other electronic file, digital file or the like comprising the captured audio content and video content.

In some examples, the network exercise system 300 may also be configured to generate one or more of the executable controls 210 described herein in relation to the user interface 200 (Figure 2), and associate such executable controls with the video file. such that playback of at least part of the video file by an exercise equipment processor 102 (e.g., through a display 104 of exercise equipment 102) may result in the executable control display 210. In either examples described in this document, content captured and/or distributed by the 300 networked exercise system may comprise live and/or archived exercise classes, live and/or archived instructional content, such as video content that explains how to properly perform an exercise, scenic or map-based content, videos and/or animations that can be rendered in three dimensions from any angle can be created or stored in various local or remote locations and shared through the 300 networked exercise system.

[0042] In various exemplary embodiments, the networked exercise system 300 may be managed through one or more networked back-end servers 302 and may include multiple databases 304 for storing user data, system information, performance information, file content, etc. Exemplary local systems 100 (Figure 1) may be in communication with networked back-end servers 302 over any appropriate network 306 (e.g., a content delivery network 306), including, without limitation, the internet. As an example of an alternative distribution approach, in various exemplary embodiments, the backend servers 302 could be dropped and data could be communicated through the system in a distributed or peer-to-peer manner rather than through a network of central server. In such a networked exercise system 300, user data (e.g. performance data) can be broken up into small packets or "chunks" and distributed among user devices so that complete data sets are distributed quickly to all devices for display as required.

[0043] Content for distribution over the 306 network can be created in a variety of different ways. Content that records locations can include professional content recording studios and amateur or home locations, gym, etc. In various exemplary embodiments, recording studios may include space for instructor-led live exercise classes with live studio participation, or they may be dedicated studios without live studio participation. As shown in Figure 3, recording equipment including one or more video cameras 308, microphones 310, mp3 players or other music players 312 and/or other components can be used to capture the instructor and/or participants during the lesson . Multiple cameras 308 can provide different views, and 3D cameras 308 can be used to create 3D content. In various exemplary embodiments, the content may also be generated locally by users 106. For example, exercise equipment 102 may be equipped with recording equipment including microphones 310 and cameras.

308. Users 106 can generate live or recorded classes that can be streamed, stored on or by the networked exercise system 300, and distributed over the network 306.

[0044] With continued reference to Figure 3, lesson content can be generated by providing outputs from one or more video cameras 308, microphones 310 and/or music players 312 as inputs to an audio mixer 314. audio 314 can output content to an analog to digital converter 316, which can provide converted data to a production switch 318. The production switch 318 can send the production video to a video encoder 320, which can store the encoded video. on a local storage device 322, and can also send the same to a video transcoder 324.

[0045] In some examples, the video encoder 320 may receive input from one or more users of the backend servers 302 comprising a command to associate an executable control 210 with the video file that is created by the network exercise system 300 In such examples, video encoder 320 may embed and/or otherwise associate such executable control 210 with the video file, and at a desired location within the video file.

Alternatively, the video encoder 320 and/or other components of the backend servers 302 may identify a verbal command from an instructor who is conducting an exercise class.

In such examples, the video encoder 320 and/or other components of the backend servers 302 may identify the verbal command included in the audio content received from a microphone 310 and/or a video camera 308. Such command may correspond to a parameter of an exercise equipment 102 (e.g., an incline of the platform 112, the speed of the belt 120, a pedal cadence of a stationary bicycle, a braking force or resistance of the stationary bicycle, etc.). In such examples, the video encoder 320 and/or other components of the backend servers 302 may identify a timestamp associated with the command (e.g., a timestamp on the video content and/or the audio content corresponding to the command). In such examples, the video encoder 320 and/or other components of the backend servers 302 can associate the executable control 210 with the video file by linking the executable control 210 to a portion of the video file corresponding to the timestamp and hour.

Additionally, in any of the examples described herein, the video encoder 320 and/or other components of the back-end servers 302 can identify such a verbal command through software or natural language processing techniques.

[0046] Additionally, video transcoder 324 may output transcoded data to a video packet 326, which may then send a stream of packetized data over network 306 to remote users 106. In various exemplary embodiments, instructors and/or users 106 may be provided with access to a content creation platform that they can use to help create content. Such a platform may provide tools to select and edit music, manage volume controls, send conversation or other communications to users 106.

[0047] As shown above in relation to Figures 1 and 2, through the display 104 and/or other user interfaces on their exercise equipment 102, users 106 can access live or recorded exercise class lists, calendars and schedules available for delivery via display 104. In various exemplary embodiments, once user 106 selects a class, local system 100 can access and/or display a primary data stream for the class. This primary data stream can include video, music, voice, text, or any other data, and can represent a live or previously recorded exercise class. Local System 100 can be equipped for hardware video accelerated encoding/decoding to manage high definition video quality up to 1080 pixels based on existing technology. The local system 100 can automatically adjust the bit rate/data stream quality for the class to bring the highest quality video to the participant according to the user's bandwidth/hardware limitations.

[0048] In various exemplary embodiments, networked exercise systems 300 and methods of the present disclosure may include multi-directional communication and data transfer capabilities that allow sharing of video, audio, voice, and data among all users 106 and/or instructors. This allows users 106 to access and view multi-directional video and audio streams from the instructor and/or other users regardless of location, and to establish direct communications with other users 106 to have private or conference video and/or audio communications during live classes. or recorded. Such data streams may be established through the local system 100 for presentation through one or more displays 104 through one or more of the user interfaces 200 described above. In various exemplary embodiments, users 106 may manage multiple data streams to select and control inputs and outputs. The local system 100 may allow the user 106 to control the volume of the primary audio stream for the class as well as audio channels for different users or even unrelated data streams such as phone calls or their own music selections. For example, this would allow a user 106 to turn down the instructor volume to facilitate a conversation with other users.

[0049] For live classes, in various exemplary modalities, the instructor may have the ability to communicate simultaneously with the entire class or contact individual users, and request feedback from all users regardless of location in real time. For example, instructors could verbally ask users, or instant message users 106, seek feedback on difficulty level, choice of music, terrain, etc. Users 106 could then respond through local system components 100 by selecting an appropriate response, or providing verbal feedback. This allows instructors to use collaboration to tailor a class to the needs of participants, and enhance their classes by requesting feedback or voting on features or private class elements.

[0050] In various example modalities, instructors may also be able to set performance goals, and the system can measure and display to the user 106 and to the instructor their performance against the goal. For example, the instructor can set target metrics, eg target speed and power, then display this alongside user readings with a color coding to indicate whether or not the user is meeting that target. The system may allow the instructor to remotely adjust exercise equipment configuration for individual users 106. In various exemplary embodiments, the exercise equipment 102 may also adjust automatically based on information from the user 106, the instructor, or based on performance. For example, exercise equipment 102 can adjust the difficulty to maintain a particular performance parameter, such as heart rate in a particular range, or to meet a particular performance goal. Any of the executable controls described herein may be generated and/or configured to modify a parameter of exercise equipment 102 in order to assist the user 106 in meeting and/or exceeding such performance objectives or targets.

[0051] With continued reference to Figure 3, in various exemplary embodiments, the networked exercise system 300 described herein may allow users 106 to create accounts (e.g., user profiles) and save and manage their user data ( e.g. performance data). As discussed above, the system can allow users 106 to browse the schedule of upcoming live classes, subscribe to live streaming classes, and set reminders. Users 106 may also have the ability to invite others to join a live class, and set up text, email, voice, or other notifications and calendar entries. Users 106 may be able to access system, accounts, performance, and all other data through web-based or application-based interfaces to desktop and/or mobile-type computer, in addition to the user interface to the associated local system 100 your exercise equipment 102.

[0052] In various exemplary embodiments, the networked exercise system 300 can provide simultaneous participation by multiple users in a recorded class, synchronized by the system and allowing access to all the same communication and data sharing features that are available for a class. Live. With this feature, participants who are simultaneously participating in the same archived class can compete against each other as well as against previous performances or "fictitious" participants for the same class. In some of the examples described herein, one or more executable controls may be generated and/or configured to modify a parameter of exercise equipment 102 in order to assist the user 106 in keeping pace with such past performances, "dummy" participants. and/or other performance objectives or targets.

[0053] In some examples, network computing system 300 may be configured to feed synchronized live and/or archived video content and live and/or archived sensor data to users over network 306. In various exemplary embodiments, and as illustrated in Figure 3, the networked exercise system 300 may be configured with a plurality of user exercise equipment 102 in communication with the video content delivery network 306. The user exercise equipment 102 may also be communication with various other networks and servers. Additionally, in any of the examples described herein, a control station (not shown) may provide signals over network 306 to control the collection, storage, and management of data (e.g., user data, video content, audio, parameters of the various exercise equipment 102, etc.) throughout the networked exercise system

300.

[0054] Figure 4 illustrates an exemplary user interface 400 of the present disclosure, and the user interface 400 may be similar to and/or the same as the user interface 200 described above with respect to Figure

2. In such examples, user interface 400 may be provided to user 106 during a selected exercise class. When an exercise class is being displayed and/or otherwise provided through the one or more displays 104 through the user interface 400, in various exemplary embodiments, the primary video feed may be shown as on-screen background video entire or in a sub-window on the display 104. Information elements may be provided in different parts of the display screen to indicate any performance metrics including total time, elapsed time, time remaining, distance, speed (e.g. belt speed 120 ), user mileage step 106, incline (e.g. platform incline 112), elevation, resistance, braking force, power, total workout, energy expenditure (e.g. production), cadence (e.g. pedal), heart rate, breathing, hydration, calorie burn and/or any custom performance scores that can be developed. The information displayed also includes the trend or relationship between different performance metrics. For example, the display 104 may indicate a particular metric in a color that indicates current performance compared to average performance for an exercise class or over time, such as red to indicate that user 106's current performance is below average, or green to indicate above average. Trends or relative performance can also be shown using color and graphs such as red down arrow to show current performance is below average.

[0055] In various exemplary embodiments, the display 104 may also display information that supports or supplements the information provided by the instructor. Examples include one or more segmented timelines 402 that are illustrated along with at least part of the selected exercise class in the user interface 400. As shown in at least Figures 4 and 5, an exemplary timeline 402 may include one or more segments 404a, 404b, 404c... 404n (collectively, “segments 404”) corresponding to the respective portions, share other exercise segments of the selected exercise class. The size, length, width, height, relative position, color, opacity and/or other configurations of such segments 404 may be representative, for example, of the length of the corresponding portions or parts of the selected exercise class. Segmented timeline 402 may also provide an indication 406 of elapsed time and/or time remaining for the present training segment and/or the exercise class in general. Segmented timeline 402 may also indicate one or more visual indicators 408a, 408b, 408c... 408n (collectively, "408 indicators") indicating an activity requirement (e.g., running, trotting, shooting, weight training, etc.). ), an equipment requirement (e.g. dumbbells) and/or another requirement associated with a respective exercise segment of the selected exercise class. For example, indicators 408a may indicate that segment 404a comprises a walking segment, indicators 408d may indicate that segment 404c comprises a running segment, and indicators 408b may indicate that weights are required for at least part of the segment 404a . In any of the examples described herein, such segmented timelines 402 may also include one or more lists or windows that identify and/or describe upcoming training segments or resources, instructional information such as graphics or videos that demonstrate how to perform appropriately exercises or other information relevant to the current exercise class. Such segmented timelines 402 may also provide and/or otherwise include information 409 that indicates the current segment of the exercise class and/or the current activity that the instructor is requesting the user 106 to perform.

[0056] As performed in at least Figure 4, the user interface 400 may include a primary window 410 configured to show the live or archived exercise class or other content that the user 106 has selected. In various exemplary embodiments, the user interface 400 may additionally include one or more performance metrics windows 412 (e.g., the "performance table" illustrated in Figure 4) superimposed on and/or otherwise displayed along with the primary window 410. Such performance metrics windows 412 may show a rating, total production, current production, incline, belt speed, mileage pitch, and/or other performance metrics specific to the current class, previous classes, or other information. of user performance. Such performance metrics windows 412 may be displayed anywhere on the display 104, and may be user selectable so that they may be displayed or removed by a screen touch or gesture.

[0057] User interface 400 may also allow user 106 to switch between displaying maximum, average and total results for different performance metrics. Additionally, the user interface 400 may allow the user 106 to hide or display elements of information, including performance metrics, video streams, user information, etc. at once or individually. Performance metrics and/or other performance information can also be displayed on multiple display bars 414, 416 which can be hidden or displayed as a group or individually. User interface 400 can provide complete controls for audio volume, inputs and outputs as well as display output characteristics.

[0058] In any of the examples described herein, the user interface 400 may also include one or more additional windows 418 superimposed on and/or otherwise displayed along with the primary window 410, and such additional windows 418 may include one or more executable controls operable to modify a parameter of exercise equipment 102 while the user 106 is participating in an exercise class. For example, as shown in Figure 4, such additional window 418 may include a plurality of executable controls configured to modify a belt speed 120, a platform incline 112, a resistance associated with the belt 120, a pedal cadence of a stationary bicycle. , a stationary bike braking force or resistance, and/or other parameters of exercise equipment 102. For example, as illustrated in Figure 4, in embodiments where exercise equipment 102 comprises a treadmill, window 418 may include a control "trot" executable 420, a "run" executable control 422, a "shoot" executable control 424, and/or other executable controls configured to modify a belt speed 120. In particular, such executable controls may be configured to receive one or more user inputs 106 while user 106 is participating in an exercise class using the exercise equipment 102. The "trot" executable control 420, "run" executable control 422, and "shoot" executable control 424 may be operable to modify the speed of belt 120 based at least in part on such input.

[0059] In such examples, the "trot" executable control 420 may be associated with a first speed of the belt 120 so that, upon receipt of a touch input via the executable control 420, the processor, and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise equipment 102 can control the motor of platform 112 which drives belt 120 to cause belt 120 to rotate around platform 112 at a speed corresponding to a trotting step of user 106. In some examples, the speed associated with executable trot control 420 may be a standard trot step stored in digital hardware memory 148 and/or otherwise associated with control executable 420. Alternatively, in other examples, the speed associated with control prank executable 420 may be customized, programmed, entered and/or otherwise selected by user 106 by establishing a unique user profile for user 106 before user 106 begins start to participate in the current exercise class while user 106 is participating in the exercise class and/or at any other time. Accordingly, in such examples, the user 106 may select a speed at which the user 106 wishes the belt 120 to rotate when the user selects and/or otherwise provides touch input via the "trot" executable control 420 In such examples, belt speed 120 and/or other exercise equipment parameter 102 associated with executable "trotting" control 420 may be stored as part of user's user profile 106 in memory associated with digital hardware 148 and/or or, for example, in the database 304 and/or other memory associated with the one or more servers 302 of the system 300 (Figure 3).

[0060] In still further examples, the speed associated with the "trot" executable control 420 may be a speed that is identified, calculated, selected and/or otherwise determined, for example, by the exercise equipment processor 102 and/or a processor or other component of the one or more servers

306. In such additional examples, the velocity associated with the executable “trot” control 420 may be determined based on, for example, aggregated user data associated with previous user selections, previous user performances, or other past trainings of the user. user 106. In such examples, for example, the processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise equipment 102 may capture, collect and/or otherwise determine user data including belt speeds that user 106 commonly selects while participating in exercise classes using exercise equipment 102. In such examples, the processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise equipment 102 may store such user data in a memory associated with digital hardware 148. processor may also select, identify, and/or otherwise determine a user-selected belt speed 106 based at least in part and m such user data, and may associate the selected speed with the executable “trot” control 420. For example, such selected speed may be associated with a warm-up period/segment from previous exercise classes in which the user 106 participates, and such speed may comprise a speed most frequently selected by the user 106 during such earlier heating periods/segments. As will be described in more detail below, in additional examples, one or more additional methods may be used by the digital hardware processor 148 in determining which speed to associate with the "hash" executable control 420.

[0061] It should be understood that the executable control of “run” 422, the executable control of

“shoot” 424 and/or other controls included in window 418 can be configured in a similar way.

For example, the "run" executable control 422 may be associated with a second belt speed 120 greater than the first speed described above with respect to the "trot" executable control 420. In such examples, upon receipt of an input from touch through the executable 422, the processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of the exercise equipment 102 can control the motor of the platform 112 that drives the belt 120 to cause the belt 120 to rotate around the platform 112 at a speed corresponding to a user run step 106. In some examples, the speed associated with the "run" executable control 420 may be a standard run step stored in a digital hardware memory 148 and/or otherwise associated with the executable control 422. Alternatively, in other examples, the velocity associated with the executable "run" control 420 may be entered and/or otherwise selected by the user 106, when establishing a profile of u. unique user 106, before user 106 starts participating in the current exercise class, while user 106 is participating in the exercise class, and/or at any other time.

Accordingly, in such examples, the user 106 may select a speed at which the user 106 wishes the belt 120 to rotate when the user selects and/or otherwise provides touch input via the "run" executable control 420 In such examples, belt speed 120 and/or other exercise equipment parameter 102 associated with executable "run" control 420 may be stored as part of user's user profile 106 in memory associated with digital hardware 148 and/or or, for example, in the database 304 and/or other memory associated with the one or more servers 302 of the system 300 (Figure 3).

[0062] In still further examples, the speed associated with the "run" executable control 422 may be a speed that is identified, calculated, selected and/or otherwise determined, for example, by the exercise equipment processor 102 and/or a processor or other component of the one or more servers

306. In such additional examples, the speed associated with the executable "race" control 422 may be determined based on, for example, aggregated user data associated with previous performances, selections, or other user workouts 106. In such examples , for example, the processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise equipment 102 may capture, collect, and/or otherwise determine user data including belt speeds that the user 106 commonly selects while participating in fitness classes. exercise using exercise equipment 102. In such examples, the processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise equipment 102 may select, identify and/or otherwise determine a user's frequently selected belt speed 106 based at least in part on such user data, and may associate the selected speed with the "run" executable control 420. For example, such selected speed may be associated with a relatively long and/or sustained period/segment of previous exercise classes that the user 106 participated in,

and such speed may comprise a speed most frequently selected by the user 106 during such relatively long and/or sustained periods/segments. As will be described in more detail below, in additional examples, one or more additional methods may be used by the digital hardware processor 148 in determining which speed to associate with the "race" executable control 420.

[0063] It should be understood that similar methods and/or processes may also be used by the digital hardware processor 148 in determining which speed to associate with the executable "shot" control 424. For example, such a selected speed may be associated with a period /relatively short segment of previous exercise classes that the user 106 has participated in, and such speed may comprise a maximum speed most frequently selected by the user 106 during such relatively short periods/segments.

[0064] As illustrated in Figure 4, the window 418 may also include a plurality of additional executable controls 426, 428, 430 and/or other executable controls configured to modify an incline of the platform 112 and/or other parameters of the exercise equipment 102 In particular, such executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be configured to receive one or more input from user 106 while user 106 is participating in an exercise class using exercise equipment 102, and such executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be operable to modify the tilt of the platform 112 based at least in part on such input. One or more of executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be configured through a process similar to that described above with respect to executable controls 420, 422, 424.

[0065] For example, executable control 426 may be associated with a first slope of platform 112, executable control 428 may be associated with a second slope of platform 428 greater than the first slope, and executable control 430 may be associated with a third deck slope greater than both the first and second slopes. In such examples, upon receipt of a touch input via control executable 426, the processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise equipment 102 may control the platform motor 112 which controls the tilt of platform 112 to increase or decrease. the incline of the platform 112 so that the incline of the platform 112 corresponds to the incline associated with the executable control 426. The processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of the exercise equipment 102 may also control the motor of the platform 112 which controls the incline of the platform 112 to increase or decrease the slope of the platform in a similar manner in response to receiving a touch input via executable controls 428, 430.

[0066] In some examples, respective platform slopes 112 associated with executable controls 426, 428, 430 may comprise respective default slopes stored in a digital hardware memory 148 and/or otherwise associated with executable controls 426, 428, 430. Alternatively, in other examples, the respective slopes of platform 112 associated with executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be entered, customized, and/or otherwise selected by user 106, when establishing a unique user profile. for user 106, before user 106 starts participating in the current exercise class, while user 106 is participating in the exercise class, and/or at any other time. Accordingly, in such examples, the user 106 can select the respective slopes at which the user 106 wishes the platform 112 to be positioned relative to a support surface on which the exercise equipment 102 is disposed, when the user 106 selects and/or or otherwise provides touch input via the various executable controls 426, 428, 430. In such examples, the respective slopes of the platform 112 associated with the executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be stored as part of the user profile 106 in memory associated with digital hardware 148 and/or, for example, in database 304 and/or other memory associated with one or more servers 302 of system 300 (Figure 3).

[0067] In still further examples, the respective slopes of platform 112 associated with executable controls 426, 428, 430 may comprise slopes that are identified, calculated, selected and/or otherwise determined, for example, by the equipment processor 102 and/or a processor or other component of the one or more servers

306. In such additional examples, the respective slopes of the platform 112 associated with the executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be determined based on, for example, aggregated user data associated with previous performances or other trainings of the user 106. In such examples, for example, the processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise equipment 102 may capture, collect and/or otherwise determine user data including platform incline settings that user 106 commonly selects during participation in exercise classes using exercise equipment 102. In such examples, the processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise equipment 102 may store such user data in a memory associated with digital hardware 148. The processor may also select, identify and/or otherwise determine one or more platform slopes frequently selected by the user 106 based on at least one in part on such user data, and may associate one or more such platform slopes to the respective executable controls 426, 428, 430. For example, during a warm-up period/segment of multiple previous exercise classes that the user 106 has participated in , the user can choose to trot on a relatively flat platform slope.

In such examples, a selected platform incline most frequently selected by the user 106 during such previous warm-up periods/segments may be approximately 0.0 (e.g., a substantially horizontal platform position relative to a support surface on which the equipment of exercise 102 is located). In such examples, the digital hardware processor 148 may select, identify, and/or otherwise determine such user-selected platform slope 106 based at least in part on user data collected in multiple exercise classes that the user 106 participated through exercise equipment 102. Digital hardware processor 148 may also associate such platform tilt with a respective executable control of executable controls (e.g., executable control 426 shown in Figure 4). Digital hardware processor 148 may associate respective platform slopes with executable controls 428 and 430 in a similar manner. As will be described in more detail below, in additional examples, one or more additional methods may also be used by the digital hardware processor 148 in determining which platform slope to associate with the various executable controls 426, 428, 430 described herein. Additionally, as noted above, any of the processes described herein in relation to configuring, generating, providing, causing the display and/or modifying one or more of the executable controls 420, 422, 424, 426, 428, 430 may be performed locally on the exercise equipment 102 by the digital hardware processor 148, remotely from the exercise equipment 102 by one or more server processors 302 and/or by the digital hardware processor 148 operating in communication and/or in conjunction with one or more 302 server processors.

[0068] With continued reference to Figure 4, in some examples, window 418 may include an executable control 432 operable to close window 418 so that window 418 (and the executable controls provided therein) are no longer displayed on the display 402. Additionally, in any of the examples described herein, the window 418 and/or other portions of the user interface 400 may include an executable control 434 operable to enable the user 106 to customize one or more of the executable controls 420, 422, 424, 426, 428, 430 provided by window 418. For example, executable control 434 may be configured to receive touch input from user 106 indicative of a request to modify at least one setting of one or more of the controls executables 420, 422, 424, 426, 428, 430 provided by window 418. Based at least in part on such input, the digital hardware processor 148 may provide one or more controls additional components, windows or other components through the user interface 400 whereby the user 106 can increase or decrease a belt speed associated with one or more of the executable controls 420, 422, 424, can increase or decrease a platform slope associated with the or more of executable controls 426, 428, 430, and/or may modify (e.g. customize) one or more settings associated with any of the other executable controls provided through the user interface 400. It is to be understood that such modifications may be saved and/or otherwise associated with the user profile of the user 106, and may be accessed, retrieved and/or otherwise used after accessing the user profile on the exercise equipment 102 and/or on other exercise equipment 102. For example, any modified settings can be used automatically (for example, they can be automatically associated with one or more of the respective user interface executable controls 400) when user 106 participates in a future exercise class via exercise equipment 102. Additionally, in some embodiments, window 418 may be omitted from user interface 400. In such embodiments, a or more of the executable controls 420, 422, 424, 426, 428, 430, 434 described above in relation to window 418 may be displayed and/or otherwise provided through user interface 400 without window 418.

[0069] Figure 5 illustrates another exemplary user interface 500 of the present disclosure. In such examples, the user interface 500 may be substantially similar to the user interface 400 described above with respect to Figure 4 and/or may be substantially similar to the user interface 200 described above with respect to Figure 2. As shown in Figure 5 , such exemplary user interface 500 may include, among other things, a leaderboard 502 that is displayed for the purpose of allowing the user 106 to observe their performance compared to other users participating in the same exercise class. In various exemplary embodiments, a leaderboard 502 may comprise a separate window superimposed on and/or otherwise displayed along with the primary window 410. An exemplary leaderboard 502 may be configured to display the relative performance of all participants and/or one or more subgroups of participants. For example, user 106 may be able to select a leaderboard 502 that shows the performance of participants in a particular age group, male participants, female participants, male participants in a particular age group, participants in a particular geographic area, etc. For example, in the example shown in Figure 5, the 502 leaderboard was configured to show the performance of a group of female participants in their 20s. Users 106 may have the ability to individually compile and/or otherwise configure a leaderboard 502, or have the local system 100 compile a leaderboard 502 by selecting an appropriate stakeholder group against the user

106. Users 106 may have the ability to compile their own 502 leaderboards for specific previously recorded lessons to create a 502 leaderboard that provides the maximum personal performance incentive for user 106.

[0070] Users 106 will also be given the ability to completely deselect the 502 leaderboard and remove it from the user interface

500. In various exemplary embodiments, exercise equipment 102 may incorporate various aspects of social networking, such as allowing the user 106 to follow other participants, or creating groups or circles of participants. User lists and information can be accessed, sorted, filtered and used in a wide range of different ways. For example, other users can be categorized, grouped and/or ranked based on any characteristics including personal information such as age, gender, weight or based on performance such as current power output, speed or a custom score.

[0071] Leaderboard 502 can be completely interactive, allowing user 106 to scroll up and down through participant rankings, select a participant to access their detailed performance data, create a connection, how to choose to follow that participant , or establish direct communication, such as through an audio and/or video connection. The leaderboard 502 can also display the user's personal best performance in the same or a comparable class, to allow the user 106 to compare their current performance to their previous personal best. In some examples, such performance information may also be displayed on one or more of the display bars 414, 416. Leaderboard 502 may also highlight certain participants, such as those the user 106 follows, or provide other visual cues for indicate a connection or provide other information about a particular leaderboard entry

502.

[0072] In various exemplary embodiments, leaderboard 502 may also allow user 106 to observe their position and performance information at all times while scrolling through leaderboard 502. For example, if user 106 scrolls up towards the top of the leaderboard 502, as by dragging their fingers up on the display 104, when user 106 hits the leaderboard button 502, it locks in position and the rest of the leaderboard 502 will scroll to low. Similarly, if user 106 scrolls down towards the end of leaderboard 502, when the user window reaches the top of leaderboard 502, it may lock in position and the rest of leaderboard 502 will continue to scroll. down. In various exemplary embodiments, performance information about other users may also be presented in the 502 leaderboard or in any other format, including formats that can be ranked by relevant performance parameters. Users can choose whether or not to make their performance available to all users, select users and/or instructors, or keep it private so that no one can see it.

[0073] As shown in Figure 5, the exemplary user interface 500 may also include one or more executable controls 504 that are generated based at least in part on a verbal command from an instructor of an exercise class. For example, executable control 504 may correspond to the particular exercise class that user 106 is currently attending, and executable control 504 may be provided to user 106 through user interface 500 while user 106 is participating in the exercise class. using exercise equipment 102. Additionally, executable control 504 may be operable to modify one or more parameters of exercise equipment 106 in response to one or more touch inputs. In such examples, the executable control 504 may be embedded in, linked to, and/or otherwise associated with a portion of a video file comprising audio and video of the exercise class that is presented through the user interface 500. In In particular, the executable control 504 can be linked to a portion of the exercise class video file that corresponds to a timestamp associated with the verbal command given by the exercise class instructor. In such examples, after viewing the exercise class via the user interface 500 (e.g. substantially in real-time via live streaming and/or after playing the exercise class using an archived video file ), the digital hardware processor 148 can provide executable control 504 through the user interface 500 at the time during the exercise class when the instructor uttered the verbal command.

[0074] In exemplary embodiments, the executable control 504 may be substantially similar to/or equal to one or more of the executable controls 420, 422, 424, 426, 428, 430 described above with respect to Figure 4. For example, the executable control 504 may correspond to an exercise class that is currently held by an instructor, and executable control 504 may be operable to modify one or more parameters of exercise equipment 102 that the user 106 is using to participate in the exercise class. For example, executable control 504 can be configured to modify a speed of belt 120 of exercise equipment 102 that is used by user 106, an inclination of platform 112 relative to the support surface on which exercise equipment 102 is disposed, a belt resistance 120, a pedal cadence, a braking force or resistance and/or any other such parameters of the exercise equipment 102.

[0075] For example, in some modalities, the instructor may issue a relatively specific command during an exercise class. Examples of such relatively specific commands might include, among other things, “run at a pace of 3.44 minutes per kilometer (6 minutes per mile)”, “go to a 5.0 incline”, “reach your Zone 4 for the next 2 minutes" or any other relatively defined command corresponding to a desired belt speed 120, a desired running speed of the user 106, a desired incline of the platform 112, a desired power zone of the user 106, a level of 106 user's desired output, a desired pedal cadence, and/or any other such parameter. Such commands can correspond to the current segment and/or current part of the exercise class. In response, a server operator 302 and/or any other operator of a control station associated with the studio in which the instructor is conducting the exercise class, can identify the verbal command given by the instructor, and can generate the executable control 504 with based at least in part on command.

[0076] In such examples, the operator may identify a timestamp associated with the command

(for example, an elapsed time in a video file comprising audio content, video content, and/or other content corresponding to the exercise class) and/or otherwise identifying the time during the exercise class in which the instructor uttered the command. The operator may embed, link and/or otherwise associate the executable control 504 with a video file comprising the exercise class. In particular, the operator can link the executable control 504 to a part of the video file corresponding to the timestamp. As a result, when providing the exercise class to the user 106 through the user interface 500 (e.g. substantially in real-time via live streaming and/or after replaying the exercise class using a file of archived video), the digital hardware processor 148 may provide executable control 504 through the user interface 500 at the time during the exercise class when the instructor uttered the verbal command.

[0077] Additionally or alternatively, it should be understood that one or more such executable controls 504 may be generated using natural language processing software and/or other at least partially automated techniques. For example, such natural language processing software operating on the server 302 may identify the verbal command given by the instructor during the exercise class and/or after the exercise class has been completed. In such examples, the natural language processing software may provide a verbal command indication to the video encoder 320 and/or other components of the server 302 operable to generate the executable command 504. In such examples, the video encoder 320 and /or other server components 302 may generate the executable control 504 based at least in part on such information. In some such examples, the natural language processing software may also provide the verbal command indication to one or more operators of the 302 server, and such operators may confirm, for example, the accuracy of the identified verbal command and/or the placement of a corresponding 504 executable control in the video file that is generated on the server

302.

[0078] In additional embodiments, the instructor may issue a relatively abstract or vague command during an exercise class. Examples of such relatively abstract or vague commands might include, among other things, "jog for a few minutes", "let's go up this hill" or any other command that might have a different meaning to the respective users participating in the current exercise class. , but which may still correspond to the current segment and/or current part of the exercise class that is performed by the instructor. In response, an operator of the server 302 and/or any other operator of a control station associated with the studio in which the instructor is conducting the exercise class, can identify the verbal command given by the instructor, and can generate a corresponding executable control 504 based at least in part on command.

[0079] In such examples, the operator can identify a timestamp associated with the command

(for example, an elapsed time in a video file comprising audio content, video content, and/or other content corresponding to the exercise class) and/or otherwise identifying the time during the exercise class in which the instructor uttered the command. The operator may embed, link and/or otherwise associate the executable control 504 with a video file comprising the exercise class. Additionally, the operator and/or server 302 can configure executable control 504 to affect a corresponding parameter of exercise equipment 102 in a manner that best fits and/or approximates the activity desired by the instructor, and that is suited to preferences. , previous activities, physical capabilities and/or other characteristics of the particular user 106 participating in the exercise class. For example, operator and/or server 302 can configure control executable 504 so that when touch input is received via control executable 504 (for example, when control executable 504 is selected by user 106), the The digital hardware processor 148 can control and/or modify the speed of the belt 120, the incline of the platform 112, a pedal cadence of a stationary bicycle, a braking force or resistance of the stationary bicycle, and/or one or more other parameters of the exercise equipment 102 in a manner that most closely matches the instructor's intent and/or the contextual meaning of the command.

[0080] For example, based at least in part on the identification of the relatively abstract or vague command “trotting for a few minutes”, the operator can generate an executable control 504 configured to cause the belt 120 to rotate at a step of 2, 31 minutes per kilometer (4 minutes per mile) and/or at any other relatively common trotting pace, and such a configuration of executable control 504 may comprise a default configuration. Such default settings may be utilized by the operator in situations where relatively small user data is available corresponding to the particular user 106, in a user profile of the user 106 does not include user data associated with a preferred trot step, and/or in any other another situation where operator and/or server 302 does not have access to appropriate information corresponding to user 106. Alternatively, in instances where a user profile of user 106 identifies a prank step and/or where database 304 includes stored user data or other information indicating previously selected, previously customized and/or previously entered trot speeds of the particular user 106, a weight, height, age, gender or other physical characteristics of the user 106 and/or other such information, the operator can generate an executable control 504 configured to cause the belt 120 to rotate at a trot step q which corresponds to such user-specific information.

[0081] In particular, in any of the examples described in the present document in which a relatively vague or abstract command has been identified, the server operator 302 may generate an executable control 504 corresponding to such command, and, upon receipt of an input touch via executable control 504 while the exercise class is being presented to user 106 via user interface 500, the digital hardware processor 148 can determine an appropriate response (e.g., an appropriate modification of one or more parameters of the exercise equipment 102) based on user data stored in digital hardware memory 148 and/or stored in database 304 associated with server 302. As noted above, such an appropriate response may comprise a default configuration (e.g., a default trot speed and/or a default platform incline associated with the trot), a previously selected setting, before highly customized and/or previously entered (e.g., a trot speed and/or a trot platform incline included in the user's user profile 106) and/or a configuration that is determined by the digital hardware processor 148 and/or by the server processor 302 based at least in part on user data (e.g. aggregated user data corresponding to the user 106 participating in one or more previous exercise classes using exercise equipment 102) stored in a memory from the digital hardware 148 and/or stored in the database 304.

[0082] Figure 6 illustrates a flowchart depicting an exemplary method 600 of the present disclosure. Exemplary method 600 is illustrated as a collection of steps in a logic flow diagram representing operations that may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination thereof. In the context of software, steps represent computer-executable instructions stored in memory. When such instructions are executed, for example, by the 148 digital hardware processor and/or by one or more 302 server processors described above, such instructions may cause the 148 digital hardware processor and/or the 148 digital hardware processor or processors to server 302 perform the mentioned operations. Such computer-executable instructions may include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, and the like that perform particular functions or implement particular abstract data types. The order in which the operations are described is not intended to be construed as limiting, and any number of the steps described may be combined in any order and/or in parallel to implement the process. For purposes of discussion, and unless otherwise specified, method 600 is described with reference to local system 100, exercise equipment 102, user 106, user interfaces 200, 400, and/or other items shown in the Figures 1-5. In particular, while any part and/or all of method 600 may be performed by the one or more processors of server 302 and/or other components of networked exercise system 300, unless otherwise specified, method 600 will be described below with respect to the digital hardware processor 148 for ease of description.

[0083] Referring to Figure 6, at 602, the digital hardware processor 148 may receive user data associated with a user 106 who participates in an exercise class using the exercise equipment

102. For example, as described above, exercise equipment 102 may include one or more sensors 147 configured to capture, collect, measure, and/or otherwise determine user performance metrics 106, exercise equipment parameters 102 and/or other information.

For example, one or more such sensors 147 may comprise a heart rate monitor, a proximity sensor and/or other biometric sensor configured to capture, collect, measure and/or otherwise determine a heart rate, blood pressure , a body temperature and/or other physical characteristics of the user 102 as the user participates in an exercise class using exercise equipment 102. Exercise equipment 102 may also include one or more additional sensors configured to sense, collect, measure and/or otherwise determine a belt speed 120, an incline of the platform 112, a resistance of the belt 120, a rotational speed of an output shaft of the motor used to drive the belt 120, a position of a motor output shaft used to modify the inclination of the platform 112 with respect to the support surface on which the exercise equipment 102 is disposed, a pedal cadence of a bicycle a stationary bicycle braking force or resistance and/or other parameters of the exercise equipment 102. In such examples, the one or more sensors 147 may include, among other things, a proximity sensor, an accelerometer, a gyroscope and /or other sensors configured to determine speed, motion, position and/or other parameters.

In any of the examples described herein, at 602, one or more such sensors 147 may provide signals (e.g., continuously, substantially, continuously and/or at regular intervals) to the digital hardware processor 148 including such user data. and/or other information.

[0084] Additionally, at 602, the digital hardware processor 148 may receive electronic content over the network 306 described above. In such examples, such electronic content may comprise, among other things, one or more signals from server 302 and/or other components of networked exercise system 300, and such signals may comprise any of the user data described above. Additionally and/or alternatively, such electronic content may comprise, among other things, an exercise class. For example, user 106 may use exercise equipment 102 to participate in a live exercise class that is broadcast continuously in substantially real time, and in such instances the electronic content may comprise one or more video files (e.g. example, a live stream) comprising audio content, video content and/or other content associated with the live exercise class. Alternatively, user 106 may use exercise equipment 102 to participate in an archived (e.g., previously recorded) exercise class, and, in such instances, the electronic content may comprise one or more video files comprising audio content, video content and/or other content associated with the archived exercise class.

[0085] Additionally, in any of the examples described herein, at 602, the digital hardware processor 148 may receive a plurality of user data corresponding to several exercise classes.

For example, at 602, the digital hardware processor 148 may receive first user data corresponding to a first exercise class that the user 106 is actually participating in using exercise equipment 102, or that the user 106 has previously participated in with the use of exercise equipment 102. Additionally, at 602, the digital hardware processor 148 may receive additional user data corresponding to one or more additional exercise classes (e.g., a second exercise class, a third exercise class, etc.). .) that the user 106 has previously participated in using exercise equipment 102. In any such examples, user data received at 602 may be stored locally (e.g., in a digital hardware memory 148) and/or remotely ( for example, in the database 304 associated with the networked exercise system 300). Additionally, it is to be understood that user data received at 602 may comprise a plurality of belt speeds, a plurality of platform incline configurations, a plurality of belt resistors, and/or any other collection of parameters that the user 106 has selected. , entered and/or otherwise used while the user 106 participated in one or more respective exercise classes (e.g., a plurality of exercise classes) using the exercise equipment 102. Such user data may be received at 602 for each exercise class that user 106 attended.

[0086] At 604, the digital hardware processor 148 can determine whether the user data received at 602 comprises more than a minimum amount of user data required to generate an executable control of the present disclosure. For example, in order to determine, with a relatively high degree of confidence, one or more settings of an executable control that are generated by the digital hardware processor 148, the processor may determine whether a minimal amount of user data has been received. For example, in embodiments where user data associated with only a single exercise class (for example, a minimum amount equal to two exercise classes) was received at 602, the processor may determine that the amount of user data received at 602 is less than the minimum required quantity (604 - No). On the other hand, in embodiments where user data associated with three or more exercise classes (for example, a minimum amount equal to two exercise classes) was received at 602, the processor may determine that more than a minimum required amount of user data (e.g. first user data associated with a first exercise class, combined with second user data associated with a second exercise class, and combined with third user data associated with a third exercise class) has been received at 602 (604 - Yes).

[0087] At 606, the digital hardware processor 148 can determine whether user data received at 602 is characterized by, is indicative of, and/or otherwise corresponds to one or more metrics above a required threshold. For example, even in modalities where more than a minimal amount of user data has been received in 602 (604 - Yes), such user data may or may not be sufficient to determine one or more settings of an executable control and/or, otherwise sufficient to generate such executable control. For example, one or more minimum percentage limits, minimum time length limits, frequency bands, minimum and/or maximum parameter values and/or other metrics may be established and/or otherwise used in the process of generation of an executable control. In any of the examples described herein, at 606, the digital hardware processor 148 may compare the user data received at 602 against one or more such thresholds and/or other metrics in order to determine whether the user data received satisfies such thresholds and/or other metrics.

[0088] For example, in one modality, one or more such thresholds and/or other metrics may comprise a minimum percentage threshold (e.g., 20%, 25%, 30%, etc.) associated with the percentage of the total duration of the event. exercise class that user 106 selected, entered, and/or otherwise utilized a particular belt speed, platform incline, belt resistance, and/or other exercise equipment parameter 102 while user 106 participated in the respective class of exercise. In such an exemplary embodiment, if the user 106 used a particular belt speed (e.g., a corresponding pitch speed of 3.44 minutes per kilometer (6 minutes per mile)) for more than such a minimum percentage (e.g., 20% ) of the total duration of the exercise class corresponding to the user data which is considered at 606 (606 - Yes), the digital hardware processor 148 would proceed to step 608. Alternatively, if the user 106 used a particular belt speed or less that or equal to such a minimum percentage of the total exercise class duration corresponding to user data that is considered at 606 (606 - No), the digital hardware processor 148 would proceed to step 602.

[0089] In another exemplary embodiment, one or more such thresholds and/or other metrics may comprise a minimum time length (e.g., 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, etc.) within and/or for the entire duration of the exercise class that user 106 selected, entered, and/or otherwise utilized a particular belt speed, platform incline, belt resistance, and/or other exercise equipment parameter 102 while user 106 participated in the respective class of exercise. In such an exemplary embodiment, if the user 106 used a particular belt speed (e.g., a corresponding speed in one step of 3.44 minutes per kilometer (6 minutes per mile)) for a length of time within the duration of the exercise (for example, the exercise class corresponding to the user data that is considered to be 606) longer than such a minimum length of time (606 - Yes), the digital hardware processor 148 would proceed to step 608. Alternatively, if the user 106 used a particular belt speed for a length of time within the duration of the exercise class less than or equal to such minimum time length (606 - No), the digital hardware processor 148 would proceed to step 602. In exemplary embodiments As noted above, one or more such metrics or limits may comprise a belt speed range, platform slope range, belt resistance range , a pedal cadence range, a range of braking forces or resistances, and/or other parameter ranges associated with exercise equipment 102. Additionally or alternatively, maximum and/or minimum belt speeds, platform inclines, resistance ranges and/or other values corresponding to exercise equipment parameters 102 could also be used by the digital hardware processor 148 for comparison purposes at 606.

[0090] At 608, the digital hardware processor 148 may generate one or more executable controls for a user interface 400 based at least in part on user data received at 602. For example, as described with respect to Figure 4, the user interface 400 may include a window 418 superimposed on and/or otherwise displayed along with the primary window 410, and such window 418 may include one or more executable controls operable to modify a parameter of the exercise equipment 102 while user 106 is participating in an exercise class. As shown in Figure 4, such additional window 418 may include a plurality of executable controls configured to modify a speed of the belt 120, an incline of the platform 112, a resistance associated with the belt 120, a pedal cadence of a stationary bicycle, a force or stationary bike braking resistance and/or other parameters of exercise equipment 102. For example, such executable controls may include a "trot" executable control 420, a "run" executable control 422, a "shoot" executable control 424, one or more executable platform tilt controls 426, 428, 430 and/or other executable controls configured to modify a belt speed 120 and/or a platform incline 112. In such examples, the speeds associated with the respective controls executables 420, 422, 424 can be standard belt speeds in a digital hardware memory 148 and/or database 304. Simil Obviously, the platform slopes associated with the respective executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be standard platform slope heights stored in the digital hardware memory 148 and/or the database 304. Alternatively, in other examples, the speeds associated with the respective executable controls 420, 422, 424 may be entered and/or otherwise selected by user 106 when establishing a unique user profile for user 106, prior to user 106 starting to participate in the current exercise class, while user 106 is participating in the exercise class and/or at any other time.

Similarly, the platform slopes associated with the respective executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be entered platform slope heights and/or otherwise

selected by the user 106 in a similar manner. In still further examples, the speeds associated with the respective executable controls 420, 422, 424 and/or the platform slopes associated with the respective executable controls 426, 428, 430 may comprise the respective speeds or platform slopes that are identified, calculated, selected and/or otherwise determined, for example, by the processor of the digital hardware 148 and/or a processor or other component of the one or more servers 306. In such additional examples, the speeds associated with the respective executable controls 420, 422 , 424 and/or the platform slopes associated with the respective executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be determined based on, for example, aggregated user data associated with previous performances or other user training 106 (for example, the data received at 602) and in accordance with steps 604, 606 described above. In any of the examples described in this document, the one or more executable controls generated in 608 may comprise data files, text files, digital files, metadata, settings, requirements, instructions and/or any other electronic file executable by the processor of the digital hardware 148 to modify at least one parameter of exercise equipment 102.

[0091] In exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, one or more of the executable controls generated at 608 may comprise one or more configurations with modification of a parameter of the exercise equipment 102. For example, as described above, one or more of the executable controls 420, 422, 424 may be configured to change, set and/or otherwise modify the speed of belt 120, and the speeds associated with respective executable controls 420, 422, 424 may comprise respective settings of executable controls 420, 422, 424. Similarly, one or more of the executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be configured to change, set and/or otherwise modify the slope of the platform 112, and the slope heights and/or declination heights associated with respective executable controls 426, 428, 430 comprise the respective settings of executable controls 426, 428, 430.

[0092] Additionally, in some examples, the user interface 400 may include more than one executable control configured to modify a particular parameter of exercise equipment 102, and, in such examples, one or more such executable controls may exist as a component of the user interface 400 before generating one or more additional executable controls at 608. Consequently, at 610, the digital hardware processor 148 can determine whether one or more of the executable controls generated at 608 include a respective configuration that is appropriately spaced of one or more respective configurations of an existing executable control included in the user interface 400. For example, in some situations, the user interface 400 may include a first executable control (for example, executable control 420) that has a first configuration ( for example, a belt speed equal to a pitch of 3.44 minutes per kilometer (6 minutes per mile) ) corresponding to a belt speed 120. In such examples, the digital hardware processor 148 may generate a second executable control (e.g., executable control 422) that has a second configuration (e.g., a 3.07 minute step per kilometer (5 minutes per mile)) corresponding to the speed of belt 120. In such examples, at 610, the digital hardware processor 148 can determine whether a difference between the first configuration of the first executable control (e.g., executable control 420) and the second setting of the second executable control (for example, executable control 422) exceeds a threshold.

In such examples, such a threshold may have any desired value corresponding to the exercise equipment parameter 102 associated with the various executable controls that are considered in 610, an age, gender, weight, health, fitness and/or other physical conditions of the user 106 and/or any other feature associated with the exercise class the user 106 is participating in.

In such examples, if, at 610, the processor of the digital hardware 148 determines that the difference between the first configuration and the second configuration does not exceed such a limit 610 - No), it can follow it to 612 where the processor can modify the configuration of the newly created executable control to satisfy the difference limit described above.

Alternatively, at 612, the processor may delete the executable control generated at 608. On the other hand, if, at 610, the digital hardware processor 148 determines that the difference between the first configuration and the second configuration exceeds such difference threshold (610 - Yes), the processor can go to 614.

[0093] Additionally, as noted above, in some examples of the present disclosure one or more controls 434 included in the user interface 400 may be operable to receive one or more touch inputs indicative of a request to customize and/or otherwise , modify one or more settings of an executable control provided through user interface 400. For example, in response to receiving touch input through control 434, digital hardware processor 148 may provide one or more numeric panels, fields input keys, sliders, control wheels, and/or other controls through user interface 400 configured to additionally receive input from user 106. In such examples, digital hardware processor 148 may receive one or more touch inputs through of such additional controls, and such touch inputs may be indicative of a request modification in the configuration of at least s one of executable controls 420, 422, 424, 426, 428, 430 included in user interface 400. In such examples, digital hardware processor 148 may modify the configuration of at least one of executable controls 420, 422, 424, 426, 428, 430 included in the user interface 400 based at least in part on the one or more touch inputs received through such additional controls.

[0094] With continued reference to Figure 6, in some examples, one or more of the executable controls generated at 608 can be provided to user 106, through user interface 400, regardless of the various configurations and/or requirements of the lesson. fiscal year that user 106 is currently participating in.

Alternatively, in other exemplary embodiments, one or more requirements associated with the particular exercise class that the user 106 is participating in may be considered by the digital hardware processor 148 in determining whether to provide executable control while the user 106 is participating in the exercise class. particular, and/or modify one or more settings of the executable control.

For example, an “advanced” exercise class may have higher level of difficulty requirements and/or other class-specific performance requirements than a “beginner” exercise class. For example, exemplary performance requirements of an "advanced" exercise class may dictate that a user 106 participating in such a class has the ability to perform shots at relatively high speeds for relatively long periods of time and/or on relatively steep inclines while requirements corresponding performance levels of a “beginner” exercise class can be relatively less demanding.

For example, an “advanced” exercise class may specify performance requirements that comprise a minimum belt speed corresponding to a 3.07 minute stride per kilometer (5 minutes per mile) and/or a minimum platform incline at one level. equal to approximately 20 centimeters (8 inches) when measured between the front end of exercise equipment 102 and a substantially horizontal support surface on which exercise equipment 102 is disposed. An exemplary “beginner” exercise class, on the other hand, may specify performance requirements that comprise a minimum belt speed corresponding to a 4.59 minutes per kilometer (8 minutes per mile) and/or a minimum platform incline in a level equal to approximately 8 centimeters (3 inches) when measured between the front end of exercise equipment 102 and a substantially horizontal support surface.

[0095] In such examples, at 614, the digital hardware processor 148 can determine whether a setting (e.g., a belt speed) of the executable control generated at 608 has a value that is greater than or equal to the specified performance requirement by the current exercise class. In such examples, if, at 614, the digital hardware processor 148 determines that the executable control configuration generated at 608 has a value that is less than the performance requirement specified by the exercise class (614 - No), the hardware processor digital 148 can proceed to 616 where the processor can modify the executable control configuration generated at 608 so that the executable control configuration satisfies the one or more requirements of the exercise class. At 616, the processor may also verify that any modifications made to configurations do not contradict and/or violate any of the difference limits (e.g. spacing) considered at 610. In such instances, the digital hardware processor 148 may then , proceed to 618.

Alternatively, if, at 614, the digital hardware processor 148 determines that the executable control configuration generated at 608 has a value that is greater than or equal to the performance requirement specified by the exercise class (614 - Yes), the processor Digital hardware 148 can go to 618 without modifying one or more settings of the executable control generated at 608.

[0096] As noted above, an exemplary exercise class of the present disclosure may include one or more exercise segments. Such exercise segments may be characterized by a desired physical activity (eg, trotting, shooting, weight training, etc.) that the exercise class instructor directs the user 106 to perform during the respective exercise segment. In some examples, the user interface 400 may include one or more timelines, such as a segmented timeline 402. An exemplary segmented timeline 402 may include one or more segments 404 corresponding to respective portions, parts, or other segments of time. exercise of the exercise class that user 106 is currently participating in. Segmented timeline 402 may also include one or more visual indicators 408 that indicate an activity requirement (e.g., stretching, walking, running, shooting, weight training, etc.), an equipment requirement (e.g., dumbbells, mat of yoga, etc.) and/or other requirement associated with a respective exercise segment of the exercise class. In exemplary embodiments, one or more activity requirements and/or other requirements associated with the respective exercise segments of the exercise class may be considered by the digital hardware processor 148 in determining whether to provide generated executable control 608 while the user 106 is participating. of the particular exercise class and/or whether to store or delete the executable control. For example, such activity requirements of individual exercise segments may characterize the respective segments as being of a particular type (e.g., a stretching segment, a walking segment, a running segment, a shooting segment, a weight lifting, etc.). In such examples, the digital hardware processor 148 can only provide executable control 148 generated at 608 in exercise segments to which the particular executable control corresponds or belongs. For example, an executable control generated at 608 configured to cause the belt 120 of the exercise equipment 102 to move or rotate at a speed corresponding to a 3.38 minutes per kilometer (5.5 minutes per mile) may not correspond or belong to a stretching segment, a walking segment, or a weightlifting segment. As a result, the digital hardware processor 148 may not provide such executable control during such exercise segments based at least in part on the respective activity requirements associated with such exercise segments.

[0097] For example, at 618, the digital hardware processor 148 may identify an exercise segment of the exercise class that the user 106 is participating in, and may also identify an activity requirement associated with the exercise segment. At 618, the digital hardware processor 148 can also determine whether a setting (e.g., a belt speed 120, a platform incline 112, a stationary bicycle pedal cadence, a stationary bicycle braking force or resistance, etc.) of the executable control generated in 608 corresponds to, belongs to, and/or otherwise satisfies the activity requirement associated with the exercise segment.

As described above, in such examples, the digital hardware processor 148 can determine, at 618, whether the executable control configuration is relevant to the type of exercise segment that the user 106 is currently participating in.

In such examples, the exercise segment may be characterized by and/or may include metadata, a classification tag, and/or other information that identifies the exercise segment as being of a particular type (e.g., a stretching segment, a walking segment, a running segment, a shooting segment, a weightlifting segment, etc.). The executable control generated at 608 may also be characterized by and/or may include metadata, a classification tag, and/or other information that identifies the executable control as being of a particular type (e.g., a walk control, a run, a fire control, etc.), and such information may comprise one of the executable control settings.

Consequently, in some instances, at 618, the digital hardware processor 148 can determine whether the executable control's configuration (e.g., information identifying the executable control as being of a particular type)

matches, belongs to, combines and/or otherwise satisfies the activity requirement (for example, information identifying the fiscal year segment as being of a particular type) of the fiscal year segment that user 106 is currently participating in. If not (618 - No), the digital hardware processor may proceed to 620, and at 620 the processor may store control in processor-associated memory and/or database 304. Alternatively, if at 618, the digital hardware processor 148 determines that the executable control configuration matches, belongs to, matches, and/or otherwise satisfies the exercise segment activity requirement (618 - Yes), the processor may proceed to

622.

[0098] At 622, the digital hardware processor 148 can provide executable control, via the display 104, while the user 106 is participating in the private exercise class. In such examples, and as described above, the executable control provided at 622 may be operable to modify one or more parameters of the exercise equipment 102 while the user 106 is participating in the exercise class.

[0099] At 624, the digital hardware processor 148 may store the executable control in the memory associated with the digital hardware processor 148 and/or in the database 304. In some examples, at 624, the processor may associate the executable control in the digital hardware memory and/or database 304 with a unique user profile for user 106. For example, as described above, user 106 can generate a user profile during a setup procedure for exercise equipment 102, and may continue to update the user profile over time with particular preferences for the user 106, desired exercise equipment configuration and/or other information. In such examples, the user profile may be configured so that when the user profile is accessed on exercise equipment 102 and/or on one or more additional exercise equipment 102, the executable control is stored together with the user profile. The user may be provided through a display 104 of such one or more additional exercise equipment 102 as the user 106 participates in one or more additional exercise classes.

[0100] Figure 7 illustrates a flowchart depicting another exemplary method 700 of the present disclosure. Similar to method 600 described above, exemplary method 700 is illustrated as a collection of steps in a logic flow diagram representing operations that can be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination thereof. In the context of software, steps represent computer-executable instructions stored in memory. When such instructions are executed, for example, by the 148 digital hardware processor and/or by one or more 302 server processors described above, such instructions may cause the 148 digital hardware processor and/or the 148 digital hardware processor or processors to server 302 perform the mentioned operations. The order in which the operations are described is not intended to be construed as limiting, and any number of the steps described may be combined in any order and/or in parallel to implement the process. Additionally, method 700 may include any of the operations described above with respect to method 600 and vice versa. For purposes of discussion, and unless otherwise specified, method 700 is described with reference to networked exercise system 300, an instructor using first exercise equipment 102 to conduct an exercise class in a studio or other location comprising one or more of video cameras 308, microphones 310 and/or other components of networked exercise system 300, a user 106 using second exercise equipment 102, one or more user interfaces 200, 400, 500 and /or other items shown in Figures 1-5. In particular, while any part and/or all of method 700 may be performed by the digital hardware processor 148, unless otherwise specified, method 700 will be described below with respect to the one or more processors of the server 302 and/or the other components of the networked exercise system 300 for ease of description.

[0101] Referring to Figure 7, at 702, the server 302 and/or other components of the networked exercise system 300 can capture content associated with an exercise class that is performed by an instructor. In such examples, the instructor may be utilizing a first exercise equipment 102 to conduct the exercise class and a studio, gym and/or other training facility. In such examples, one or more video cameras 308, microphones 310, music players 312,

audio mixers 314 and/or other components of networked exercise system 300 may be used by and/or in conjunction with server 302 to capture, record and/or otherwise capture exercise class content at 702 For example, at 702, the server 302 can capture audio content corresponding to the exercise class that is performed by the instructor as well as video content corresponding to the exercise class.

[0102] At 704, the server 302 may generate a video file comprising audio content, video content and/or any other content captured in

702. For example, audio content can be captured at 702 in an audio track, and video content can be captured at 702 in a video track separate from the audio track. In such examples, at 704, the analog to digital converter 316, the video encoder 320, the video transcoder 324 and/or other components of the server 302 can merge the audio track and the video track to form a single file. video at 704. Additionally or alternatively, audio content and video content may be captured at 702 using at least one analog device. In such examples, at 704, the analog to digital converter 316 and/or other components of the server 302 can convert such analog content to digital content, and can generate a digital video file at 704 comprising digital audio content and video content. digital. In still further examples, in 702, audio content and video content can be captured in digital form and in a single content capture process (eg, digital recording). In such examples, a video file (eg, a digital video file) may be generated at 702 after and/or as part of capturing audio content and video content.

[0103] At 706, the server 302 may identify one or more performance commands given by the instructor during the exercise class. For example, natural language processing software and/or other speech recognition software operating on server 302 may identify a verbal command given by the instructor during the exercise class and/or after the exercise class has been completed. In such examples, at 706, the natural language processing software and/or other speech recognition software may provide a verbal command indication to the video encoder 320 and/or other components of the server 302 operable to generate an executable command. . In some instances, natural language processing software and/or other speech recognition software may additionally or alternatively provide verbal command indication to one or more operators of the server 302 (e.g., via a display or other display device). output operatively connected to server 302), and such operators can confirm, for example, the accuracy of the identified verbal command and/or the placement of a corresponding executable control within the generated video file at 704. Still in further examples, at 706, the performance command can be identified and/or recognized by an operator observing the exercise class (in real time and/or after a replay of the exercise class) without the use of natural language processing software and/or other software of voice recognition.

[0104] As noted above, in some embodiments, the instructor may issue a relatively specific command during an exercise class. Examples of such relatively specific commands might include "run at a pace of 3.44 minutes per kilometer (6 minutes per mile)", "go up to a 5.0 incline", "achieve your Zone 4 power output for the next 2 minutes" or any other relatively defined command corresponding to a desired belt speed 120, a desired running speed of the user 106, a desired incline of the platform 112, a desired power zone of the user 106, a desired production level of the user 106 , a desired braking force or resistance of exercise equipment 102, a user pedal cadence 106 and/or any other such parameter. In such examples, at 706, the server 302, an operator of the server 302, and/or any other operator of a control station associated with the location (e.g., a studio) in which the instructor is conducting the exercise class can identify the verbal command given by the instructor. In some examples, at 706, natural language processing software and/or other speech recognition software operating at server 302 may provide a verbal command indication to video encoder 320 and/or other operable server components 302 to generate an executable command. Additionally, at 706, the server 302 may identify a timestamp associated with the command (e.g., an elapsed time in the video file generated at 704). Such a timestamp can identify the time during the exercise class in which the instructor uttered the command.

[0105] In additional embodiments, the instructor may issue a relatively abstract or vague command during an exercise class. Examples of such relatively abstract or vague commands might include “trotting around for a few minutes”, “let's go up that hill”, or any other command that might have a different meaning to the respective users 106 participating in the exercise class, but which they can still match. to the current exercise segment and/or current part of the exercise class that is performed by the instructor. In such examples, at 706, the server 302, an operator of the server 302, and/or an operator of a control station associated with the location (e.g., an exercise studio) where the instructor is conducting the exercise class can identify the relatively abstract verbal command given by the instructor. In some examples, at 706, natural language processing software and/or other speech recognition software operating at server 302 may provide a verbal command indication to video encoder 320 and/or other operable server components 302 to generate an executable command. Additionally, at 706, the server 302 may identify a timestamp associated with the relatively abstract command.

[0106] At 708, the server 302 can generate an executable control 504 corresponding to the exercise class that is performed by the instructor and operable to modify a parameter of an exercise equipment 102 (e.g.,

a second exercise equipment 102 used by a user 106 to participate in the exercise class). In particular, at 708, the server 302 may generate an executable control 504 corresponding to the performance command identified at 706. As described above, one or more executable controls 504 generated at 708 may comprise data files, text files, digital files, metadata, instructions and/or any other electronic file executable by the digital hardware processor 148 to modify at least one parameter of the second exercise equipment 102. In exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, one or more of the executable controls 504 generated in 708 may comprise one or more settings associated with modifying a parameter of the second exercise equipment 102.

[0107] For example, in embodiments where the command identified at 706 comprises a relatively specific command, the server 302 may configure the executable control 504 so that when the control executable 504 is processed and/or executed by the digital hardware processor 148 (e.g., second exercise equipment 102), digital hardware processor 148 may cause a component of exercise equipment 102 (e.g., a platform motor 112 that controls the speed of belt 120) to operate and/or or perform an action specifically defined by the executable control 504. For example, in embodiments where a relatively specific command exemplified at 706 comprises "run at a pace of 3.44 minutes per kilometer (6 minutes per mile)", at 708, the server 302 may generate a corresponding executable control 504 that includes instructions, metadata, and/or other information or components that, when executed by the digital hardware processor, 148, will cause the platform motor 112 which controls the speed of the belt 120 to drive the belt 120 to rotate at a belt speed corresponding to a pitch of 3.44 minutes per kilometer (6 minutes per mile). Similar instructions may be included in an executable control 504 targeted at a particular power zone, a particular platform incline 112, a particular pedal cadence, a particular stationary bicycle braking resistance, and/or any other parameter of the exercise equipment 102 .

[0108] On the other hand, in embodiments where the command identified at 706 comprises a relatively vague or abstract command, the server 302 may configure the executable control 504 so that when the control executable 504 is processed and/or executed by the processor of digital hardware 148 (e.g., second exercise equipment 102), the digital hardware processor 148 may determine an appropriate response (e.g., a best-suited one) corresponding to executable control 504 before causing one or more components of exercise equipment 102 to operate in a modified manner. For example, in embodiments where a relatively abstract command identified at 706 comprises “run for a few minutes”, at 708 the server 302 can generate an executable control

504 including instructions, metadata and/or other information which, when executed by a processor of an exercise equipment 102 (e.g., a second exercise equipment 102) may cause the belt 120 of such exercise equipment 102 to rotate in a 2.31 minutes per kilometer (4 minutes per mile) and/or at any other relatively common trotting pace, and such a configuration of executable control 504 may comprise a standard configuration. Such a default configuration may be associated with the executable control 504 at 708 in situations where relatively small user data is available to the particular user 106, a user profile of the user 106 does not include user data associated with a user configuration or preference 106 related to the abstract command identified at 706 and/or any other situation where the server 302 does not have access to tailor corresponding information to the user 106. Alternatively, in instances where a user profile of the user 106 identifies a preferred troll step and /or where the database 304 includes user data or other stored information indicating previously selected, previously customized and/or previously entered trot speeds of the particular user 106, a weight, height, age, gender or other physical characteristics of the user 106 and/or other such information, at 708, the server 302 may generate an executable control vel 504 configured to cause the belt 120 to rotate at a trotting step that corresponds to such user-specific information.

[0109] In any of the examples described in the present document in which a relatively vague or abstract command has been identified, the server 302 may generate an executable control 504 in 708 corresponding to such command, and, upon receipt of a touch input via of the executable control 504 while the exercise class is being presented to the user 106 through the user interface 500, the digital hardware processor 148 can determine an appropriate response (e.g., an appropriate modification of one or more parameters of the exercise equipment 102) based on user data stored in a memory of the digital hardware 148 and/or stored in the database 304 associated with the server 302. As noted above, such an appropriate response may comprise a default setting (e.g., a trotting speed standard and/or a standard platform incline associated with the trot), a previously selected, previously customized setting previously entered (e.g., a trot speed and/or a trot platform incline included in the user's user profile 106) and/or a setting that is determined by the digital hardware processor 148 and/or the server processor 302 based at least in part on user data (e.g., aggregated user data corresponding to user 106 participating in one or more previous exercise classes using exercise equipment 102) stored in a memory of the digital hardware 148 and/or stored in the database 304.

[0110] At 710, the server 302 may embed, link and/or otherwise associate the executable control 504 with the video file generated at 704 so that the playback of at least part of the video file by the hardware processor 148 (e.g., by the processor of the second exercise equipment 102) through the display 104 may result in the display of the control executable 504. In particular, at 710, the server 302 may link the control executable 504 to a portion of the video file corresponding to the timestamp associated with the command and identified at 706. In such examples, the timestamp may comprise an elapsed time of the video file generated at 704 and/or during the exercise class in which the instructor delivered the command. As a result, when providing the exercise class to the user 106 through the user interface 500 (e.g. substantially in real-time via live streaming and/or after replaying the exercise class using a file of archived video), the digital hardware processor 148 (e.g., the second exercise equipment processor 102) can provide executable control 504 at the time during the exercise class when the instructor uttered the verbal command.

[0111] At 712, the server 302 may provide the executable control 504 along with the video file generated at 704 to the digital hardware processor 148. In such examples, the video wrapper 326 of the server 302 may provide one or more signals to exercise equipment 102 (e.g., second exercise equipment 102) via network 306, and such signals may include at least part of the video file and/or executable control 504 embedded therein. In some examples, such as an example where a user 106 is continuously streaming the exercise class substantially in real time, the server 302 may provide the video file generated at 704 and the control executable 504 generated at 708 over the network 306, as part of an ongoing live stream of the exercise class. Alternatively, in instances where the user 106 is participating in an archived exercise class, at 712, the server 302 may provide the video file generated at 704 and the control executable 504 generated at 708 over the network 306 as part of a transmission. of the archived exercise class. It should be understood that upon receipt of executable control 504, a processor of digital hardware 148 (e.g., a processor of second exercise equipment 102) may cause one or more components of exercise equipment 102 to modify a parameter of the equipment. exercise 102 based at least in part on the processor executing executable control 504.

[0112] Additionally, at 714, the server 302 may save and/or otherwise store the executable control 504 generated at 708 along with the video file generated at 704. In such examples, the control executable 504 may be linked a, embedded in, associated with, and/or otherwise stored with the video file so that, after the video file is played, the executable control 504 can be displayed as part of a user interface 500 presented to the video file. user 106 via display 104. Additionally, while the foregoing disclosure indicates that server 302 may perform one or more operations of method 700, in any of the examples described herein, any of the operations described above with respect to method 700 may be performed, in whole or in part, by the server 302, an operator of the server 302, an operator of a control station where an exercise class is being performed by an instructor and/or any combination thereof.

[0113] Figure 8 illustrates a flowchart depicting yet another exemplary method 800 of the present disclosure. Similar to the methods 600, 700 described above, the exemplary method 800 is illustrated as a collection of steps in a logic flow diagram representing operations that may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination thereof. In the context of software, steps represent computer-executable instructions stored in memory. When such instructions are executed, for example, by the 148 digital hardware processor and/or by one or more 302 server processors described above, such instructions may cause the 148 digital hardware processor and/or the 148 digital hardware processor or processors to server 302 perform the mentioned operations. The order in which the operations are described is not intended to be construed as limiting, and any number of the steps described may be combined in any order and/or in parallel to implement the process. Additionally, method 800 may include any of the operations described above with respect to methods 600, 700 and vice versa. For purposes of discussion, and unless otherwise specified, method 800 will be described in relation to local system 100,

exercise equipment 102, user 106, one or more user interfaces 200, 400, 500, and/or other items shown in Figures 1-5. In particular, while any part of and/or all of method 800 may be performed by the one or more processors of server 302 and/or other components of networked exercise system 300, unless otherwise specified, method 800 will be described below in relation to the digital hardware processor 148 (e.g., the exercise equipment processor 102 shown in Figure 1) for ease of description.

[0114] In any of the exemplary embodiments described herein, the local system 100 and/or the network computing system 300 may be operable to assist a user 106 in achieving one or more training goals or objectives. Such goals or objectives may be, for example, a best time for a kilometer (5 mile) run performed by a particular user 106, a longest distance covered by the user 106 in a particular length of time (for example, a longest run by user 106 in 30 minutes), a higher calorie production or burn by user 106 in a particular length of time, a best time for an 8 kilometer (5 mile) run performed by another user 106 (e.g. , a friend, favorite user, training partner, spouse or colleague of user 106), etc. In some examples, information associated with such goals or objectives may be stored in a digital hardware memory 148 and/or in a database 304. In such examples, such information may be accessed and used by a digital hardware processor 148 and/or or by the server 302 in order to generate and deliver one or more executable controls corresponding to a user goal or objective 106.

[0115] For example, with reference to Figure 8, at 802, the digital hardware processor 148 may provide a control menu through the display 104 of the exercise equipment 102. In some examples, such control menu may comprise, among others things, one or more windows, sections and/or other portions of a user interface 400 displayed by the display 104. For example, in some embodiments, such a control menu may comprise one or more windows 418 displayed in the primary window 410. Such a window Exemplary 418 may be substantially similar to and/or the same as window 418 described above with respect to Figure 4. In such examples, window 418 may include, among other things, one or more executable controls corresponding to one or more goals or objectives of the user.

106. For example, one or more such executable controls provided through window 418 may be operable to modify a parameter of exercise equipment 102 while user 106 is using exercise equipment 102. In such examples, window 418 may comprise one or more search menus, and each of the executable controls provided through window 418 may correspond to, for example, an 8-kilometer (5 mile) run previously performed by user 106, a longer distance traveled by user 106 in a particular length of time, a workout corresponding to a higher calorie production or burn by user 106, a best time for an 8-kilometer (5-mile) run performed by a friend, favorite user, workout partner, spouse, or colleague user 106, a multi-session training and/or exercise program that the user 106 may be participating in with one or more additional users 106 and/or any r other goals or objectives that the user 106 may wish to achieve. In such examples, any of the goals or objectives described herein and/or information associated with the equipment parameters corresponding to such goals or objectives may be stored in the memory of the digital hardware 148 and/or in the database 304 of the system of network exercise 300. Additionally, executable controls corresponding to such goals or objectives may also be stored in digital hardware memory 148 and/or database 304. It should be understood that method 800 may include any of the processes and/or other operations described above in connection with generating and/or providing such executable controls.

[0116] At 804, the digital hardware processor 148 may receive input corresponding to at least one of the executable controls provided through the user interface 400. For example, at 804, the user 106 may provide touch input through the user interface 400. display 104 indicating selection of one of the executable controls provided herein. In response, the user interface 400 and/or one or more components of the display 104 may provide a signal to the digital hardware processor 148 indicating the selection of the particular executable control.

[0117] At 806, the digital hardware processor 148 may provide one or more user interfaces corresponding to the executable control that has been selected at 804. For example, at 804, the user 106 may select an executable control displayed in window 418 corresponding to an 8-kilometer (5-mile) race previously performed by user 106 (e.g., a best time for an 8-kilometer (5-mile) race (previously performed by user 106 on a particular course). In such examples, at 806, the digital hardware processor 148 may provide a user interface 400 corresponding to the particular goal or objective associated with the selected executable control. In the example described above, at 806, digital hardware processor 148 may provide a user interface 400 corresponding to the best time to an 8-kilometer (5-mile) run previously performed by user 106. Such user interface 400 may include, for example, one or plus visual images that replicate a road, scenery, and/or other items associated with a target 8-kilometer (5-mile) race course. Such user interface 400 may also include a ghost image of user 106 who performs the target 8 kilometers (5 miles) run along the course. Such user interface 400 may additionally include information indicating stored user data (heart rate, blood pressure, output, calories burned, etc.) associated with the target 8-kilometer (5-mile) run and/or information indicating current user data of the user 106 as user 106 is participating in target training.

[0118] At 808, the digital hardware processor 148 may operate the exercise equipment 102, in accordance with the executable control selected at 804. For example, in embodiments where, at 804, the user 106 selects an executable control displayed in the window 418 corresponding to an 8-kilometer (5-mile) run previously performed by the user 106, based at least in part on such input, the digital hardware processor 148 may control and/or modify one or more parameters of the exercise equipment 102 in order to keep user 106 in step for a target 8-kilometer (5-mile) run. For example, the digital hardware processor 148 may adjust the incline of the platform 112, the speed of the belt 120, a resistance of the belt 120 and/or any other parameters of the exercise equipment 102 according to corresponding settings and/or parameters associated with the 8-kilometer (5-mile) target run. In this way, the exercise equipment 102 can operate, in real time, in accordance with all portions of the target race to ensure that the user 106 stays and/or stays ahead of the target pace, and that the user 106 experiences the conditions and conditions. exercise equipment 102 parameters corresponding to the target run.

CONCLUSION

[0119] The subject matter described above is provided by way of illustration only and should not be construed as limiting. Additionally, the subject matter claimed is not limited to implementations that address any and all drawbacks noted elsewhere in this disclosure. Various modifications and changes may be made to the subject matter described herein without following the illustrated and described examples and applications, and without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, which are set forth in the following claims.

Claims (20)

1. Method comprising: receiving, with a processor associated with exercise equipment, electronic content via a network, the electronic content comprising an exercise class; receive, with the processor, user data associated with a user who participates in the exercise class using the exercise equipment; generate, with the processor, an executable control for a user interface based at least in part on user data; and providing executable control, through an exercise equipment display, while the user is participating in the exercise class, where the executable control is operable to modify a parameter of the exercise equipment, while the user is participating in the exercise class . A method according to claim 1, wherein the exercise equipment comprises a first treadmill, the exercise class comprises a running class performed by an instructor at least partially on a second treadmill, and the user data indicates at least least one of a belt speed associated with a platform of the first track, and an incline of the platform. Method according to claim 1, wherein the exercise class comprises a first class of a plurality of exercise classes, and the user data comprises the first user data, the method further comprising: receiving, with the processor, the second user data associated with the user participating in a second exercise class of the plurality of exercise classes; determining that the first user data combined with the second user data comprises greater than a minimum amount of user data; and generating the executable control based at least in part on determining that the first user data combined with the second user data comprises greater than a minimum amount of user data. A method according to claim 3, wherein the first exercise class has a first duration, the method further comprising: determining that the first user data corresponds to a first length of time within the duration; determining that the second user data corresponds to a second time length greater than or equal to the first time length; determining that the first time length exceeds a boundary time length; and generating the executable control based at least in part on determining that the first time length exceeds the boundary time length. A method according to claim 1, wherein the executable control comprises a first executable control having a first configuration corresponding to the parameter, the method further comprising: providing a second executable control, through the display and while the user is participating in the exercise class, wherein the second executable control is operable to modify the parameter of the exercise equipment, the second executable control having a second setting corresponding to the parameter; and determining that a difference between the first setting and the second setting exceeds a threshold, where the first executable control is provided based at least in part on the difference. A method according to claim 1, wherein the exercise class is characterized by a difficulty requirement level, and the executable control includes a setting, the method further comprising: determining that the setting satisfies the requirement level of difficulty, where executable control is provided based at least in part on determining that the configuration satisfies the level of difficulty requirement. A method according to claim 1, wherein the exercise class comprises at least one exercise segment characterized by an activity requirement, and the executable control includes a configuration, the method further comprising: determining that the configuration satisfies the activity requirement of at least one segment, where providing the executable comprises providing executable control while the user is participating in at least one exercise segment and based at least in part on determining that the configuration satisfies the activity requirement . A method according to claim 1, wherein the executable control comprises a user interface component, the executable control being configured to: receive touch input from the user via the display, and Modify the parameter of the exercise equipment , while the user is participating in the exercise class, based at least in part on touch input, wherein the exercise equipment parameter comprises at least one of a speed of a belt associated with an exercise equipment platform, and a slope of the platform. A method according to claim 1, wherein the executable control includes a setting corresponding to the parameter, the method further comprising: receiving a touch input via the display, the touch input being indicative of a requested modification to the setting of the executable control; and modify the executable control configuration, based at least in part on touch input, during the exercise class. A method according to claim 1, which further comprises associating the executable control in a memory associated with the processor with a unique user profile for the user, the user profile being configured so that when the user profile is accessed on additional exercise equipment, executable control can be provided, via an additional exercise equipment display, as the user participates in an additional exercise class. 11. Exercise equipment comprising: a processor operatively connected to a network; a display operatively connected to the processor and configured to display electronic content received by the processor over the network; a platform configured to move relative to a surface supporting the exercise equipment; a belt swiveling around the platform; a first motor operatively connected to the processor and configured to drive the belt; and a second motor operatively connected to the processor and configured to change a position of the platform relative to the support surface, wherein the processor is configured to: cause electronic content to be displayed through the display, the electronic content comprising an exercise class, receive user data associated with a user who participates in the exercise class using the exercise equipment, generate an executable control based at least in part on the user data, and provide the executable control, via the display, while causing the display of electronic content, where the executable control is operable to modify a parameter of the exercise equipment. Exercise equipment according to claim 11, wherein the processor is further configured to: receive an input, via the display, indicating an exercise class selection, the exercise class comprising a running class performed by a instructor at least partially on a treadmill; and based at least partially on the input, provides a request to an additional processor over the network, the request comprising a request for the exercise class. The exercise equipment of claim 11, further comprising a sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to select at least one of a belt speed and a position of the platform relative to the support surface, and wherein User data comprises at least one of belt speed and platform position. Exercise equipment according to claim 11, wherein the executable control comprises a first executable control having a first configuration corresponding to the parameter, and wherein the processor is further configured to: provide a second executable control, via the display and while the user is participating in the exercise class, wherein the second executable control is operable to modify the parameter of the exercise equipment while the user is participating in the exercise class, the second executable control having a second setting corresponding to the parameter; determining that a difference between the first setting and the second setting is less than a threshold; and based at least in part on the difference, modify the first setting of the first executable control. Exercise equipment according to claim 11, wherein the exercise class is characterized by a level of difficulty requirement, the executable control includes a setting corresponding to the parameter, and the processor is further configured to: determine that the configuration does not meet the difficulty level requirement; and based at least in part on the determination that the configuration does not meet the difficulty level requirement, modify the executable control configuration. Exercise equipment according to claim 11, wherein the exercise class comprises a first exercise class of a plurality of exercise classes, the user data comprises first user data, the executable control includes a corresponding configuration to the parameter, and the processor is further configured to: receive second user data associated with the user participating in a second exercise class from the plurality of exercise classes using the exercise equipment; generate the executable control based at least in part on the first user data and the second user data; and associating the executable control in a processor-associated memory with a unique user profile for the user. 17. Method comprising: capturing audio content and video content corresponding to an exercise class that is performed by an instructor, the exercise class being performed at least partially on first exercise equipment; generate a video file comprising audio content and video content; generate an executable control corresponding to the exercise class, the executable control being operable to modify a parameter of a second exercise equipment; associating the executable control with the video file such that playback of at least part of the video file by a processor of the second exercise equipment, through a display of the second exercise equipment, results in the display of the executable control; and providing control with the video file to the processor of the second exercise equipment over a network. A method according to claim 17, further comprising: identifying an instructor's verbal command included in the audio content, the command corresponding to the parameter of the second exercise equipment; and generate the executable control based at least in part on the command. A method as claimed in claim 18, further comprising identifying a timestamp associated with the command, wherein associating the executable control with the video file comprises linking the executable control to a portion of the video file corresponding to the timestamp. A method according to claim 18, further comprising identifying the verbal command through natural language processing, and using an additional processor separate from the processor of the second exercise equipment.