JPH11128397A - Exercise device and program recording medium for exercise device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the display form of a display part in an exercise device for performing training and measuring physical strength, to detect the state of an exercising person such as the pulse rate and the rotation speed of a pedal, etc., and to surely report an abnormal state to the exercising person at the time of being turned to the abnormal state. SOLUTION: An exercise load is supplied to the exercising person corresponding to a set exercise program, the pulse rate of the exercising person and the rotation speed of the pedal are detected and a pulse rate display part 72 or a rotation speed display part is flicker-displayed when the pulse rate and the rotation speed of the pedal exceed a prescribed appropriate range. When the state continues for prescribed time, error reporting sound is outputted, the exercise program is stopped and shifting to cooling down is performed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus, such as a motorcycle training apparatus provided with a foot pedal, which enables exercise while being fixed indoors and outdoors.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a training apparatus such as a motorcycle training apparatus (ergometer) is designed so that an exerciser exercises by stepping on a pedal while riding on a saddle, and by adjusting a load applied to the exerciser. A predetermined exercise can be performed.

In a conventional motorcycle training apparatus, an operation panel is provided at a central portion of a steering wheel, and physical data such as age, weight, and gender of an exerciser are input by key switches on the operation panel. Whether to exercise with an exercise program is selected by a key switch. In addition, the display unit displays various states during exercise so that the exerciser can check them during exercise.

When an athlete uses such a training apparatus, an exercise program is determined according to various purposes such as elimination of lack of exercise, weight reduction, physical strength enhancement, physical strength measurement, and the like, and training or physical strength measurement is performed. In general, exercise for a short period of time is performed with light exercise intensity to eliminate lack of exercise, exercise is performed for a long period of time with light exercise intensity to reduce weight, and exercise intensity is slightly higher to increase physical strength. Exercise programs are prescribed to provide training. In the case of physical strength measurement, switch the load applied to the exerciser to several stages and measure the pulse rate of the exerciser, and evaluate the physical strength of the exerciser from the relationship between the obtained load value and the pulse rate I have.

In the above training apparatus, the pulse rate during exercise is constantly displayed on the display of the operation panel so that the exerciser can know his or her own pulse rate when exercising according to various exercise programs. It is displayed. For example, in the case of a motorcycle training device, the exerciser rotates the pedal at an appropriate rotation speed so as to obtain a predetermined effect in the exercise program for various trainings and to perform correct physical strength measurement in the exercise program for physical fitness measurement. Like that. For this purpose, whether the rotation speed of the pedal is fast or slow or appropriate is displayed by a bar graphic or color change.

When the age, weight, sex, etc. of the exerciser are input on the operation panel, the operation details are displayed on the display unit. I have to type.

[0007]

In such a conventional exercise apparatus for performing training or physical strength measurement, the exerciser can display his or her own pulse rate and pedal rotation rate during exercise by displaying the contents on a display section of an operation panel. It can be read for a while, but it must be watched. Therefore, even if the pulse rate or the rotation speed of the pedal deviates from the normal state, it may not be noticed.

Conventionally, in order to deal with such a problem,
Regarding the pulse rate, an alarm was notified when the pulse rate reached the upper limit, but since the alarm sound itself also occurs in other situations, the exerciser can use any alarm. There was a problem that it was not possible to grasp immediately. Also, by changing the sound or sounding pattern of the alarm, it is possible to differentiate the notification content. However, if the sound or sounding pattern and the notification content are not remembered, there is a problem that it is impossible to immediately grasp the notification content.

[0009] As for the rotational speed of the pedal, there is a method of displaying or notifying whether the rotational speed of the pedal is fast or slow or appropriate by a bar graphic or color change, but is common to all the installed programs. Information. Therefore, especially when performing physical strength measurement that requires maintaining the pedal rotation speed properly, even if the pedal rotation speed deviates from the appropriate rotation speed, if you are not particularly conscious, you will notice that There was a problem that it was difficult. As a result, correct physical strength determination may not be performed. Also,
In the conventional training device, when the physical strength is measured in a state where the rotation speed of the pedal is not appropriate, an error is displayed at the time of final physical strength determination. However, after completing the exercise program for physical strength measurement to the end, you will notice to that effect (measured physical strength with the pedal rotation speed not appropriate), and exercise that does not produce a correct physical fitness evaluation result It will be done in utter waste.

[0010] Further, in the conventional exercise device, age,
There is no dedicated display area for displaying body data such as weight and gender, which is confusing with other display items.

An object of the present invention is to provide an exercise apparatus which improves the display form of a display unit in an exercise apparatus for performing training and physical strength measurement and which solves the various problems described above.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an exercise apparatus for detecting a state of an exerciser, such as a pulse rate and a pedal rotation speed, and for notifying the exerciser of an abnormal state without fail. Is to provide.

[0013]

According to the present invention, there is provided an exercise apparatus provided with exercise load means for applying an exercise load to an exerciser according to a set exercise program, wherein the state of the exerciser is detected and the exerciser state is detected. When it is out of the predetermined range, the exerciser status display section blinks. Thereby, the fact that the state of the exerciser is out of the predetermined range is clearly distinguished from other display contents, and the exerciser can accurately grasp his / her own state. In addition, for example, when the pulse rate is too high or the rotation speed of the pedal is too high, the exerciser notices the blinking display section, and for example, the rotation speed of pedaling naturally becomes slow, and the pulse rate becomes low. There is also an effect that the state of the exerciser such as the number and the rotation speed of the pedal is shifted to a normal value.

Further, according to the present invention, when the detected state of the exerciser is out of the range for a predetermined period of time, an alarm sound is output or the exercise program is stopped to perform a cooling down process. Thus, the blinking display serves as a warning display of an abnormal state, and it is possible to easily notify that the abnormal state can no longer be continued by outputting the alarm sound or ending the exercise program. Further, by performing the cooling-down process, it is possible to reduce the burden on the body caused by suddenly stopping the exercise.

The exerciser status is, for example, the pulse rate per unit time of the exerciser, and the exerciser status display section displays the pulse rate. In this case, the range of the pulse rate in which appropriate exercise can be performed for each exerciser may be determined based on data such as the age of the exerciser and the pulse rate at rest.

The exerciser state is, for example, the exercise speed of the exerciser, such as the rotation speed of a pedal, and the exerciser state display section displays the exercise speed of the exerciser. In this case, a range of speed suitable for training may be determined.

According to the present invention, there is provided an exercise apparatus having exercise load means for applying an exercise load to an exerciser in accordance with the exerciser's physical data and a set exercise program. While the physical data is being input, the physical data is displayed in a dedicated display area in the display unit, and the display of the physical data is stopped during the execution of the exercise program. As a result, physical data such as the age, weight, and gender of the exerciser can be confirmed independently of other display contents, and can be reliably input. Moreover, since the physical data of the exerciser is not displayed during the execution of the exercise program, even if another person looks into the display unit, the physical data is not known and the privacy is protected. In addition, it is possible to relax and exercise comfortably even in a place such as a gym where others may see the display unit. In particular, when measuring physical strength, it is necessary to measure the resting pulse rate before starting exercise, but since the physical data of the exerciser can not be seen by others, the resting pulse rate can be accurately measured without tension. Measurement can be performed, and correct physical strength measurement can be performed.

[0018]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a motorcycle training apparatus (hereinafter simply referred to as a "training apparatus") according to an embodiment of the present invention. This device partially imitates the form of a bicycle (motorbike) and has a saddle 1
0, the foot pedal 11 and the handle 12 are connected in a substantially V-shape, and the exerciser can train by sitting on the saddle 10, grasping the handle 12 with his hand, and rotating the foot pedal 11 with his foot. The load applied to the pedal 11 can be changed by a training program or the like.

The operation panel 1 is located between the left and right handles 12.
3 is provided so that the operation panel 13 can be easily seen while the exerciser is exercising.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the operation panel 13. The operation panel 13 has an LCD display unit 20 in the center part toward the front of the panel, a program input switch unit 30 for selecting and inputting a training program on the right side, a personal data input switch unit 40 for inputting personal data on the left side, Exercise operation switch unit 50 that can be operated during exercise forward
Is arranged.

The program input switch section 30 includes switches for selecting and inputting each exercise program of the physical strength measurement 31, weight loss 32, physical strength increase 33, manual 34, exercise lack elimination 35, and game 36. The personal data input switch unit 40 includes a switch for inputting personal data of a personal number 41, age 42, weight 43, and gender 44. Among them, the switches of age 42, weight 43, and sex 44 are switches for inputting physical data. The exercise operation switch unit 50 arranged below the display unit 20 sequentially includes a pitch sound 51, a load increase / decrease 52, a start / stop 53, a calorie / distance / upper limit pulse rate from the left side when facing the operation panel 13. Of the display changeover 54 of FIG. The switch of the pitch sound 51 is operated when the pitch sound is turned on or off during exercise, and the switch of the load increase / decrease 52 is operated when the exercise load is increased or decreased during training. The switch of the display switch 54 is a switch operated when switching the data displayed on the display unit 20 to any one of calories, distance, and the maximum pulse rate. The start / stop 53 is a switch operated when starting and stopping training. The power switch 60 is arranged on the upper left side of the operation panel 12.

Next, the display contents of the display section 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The display unit 20 includes a liquid crystal display unit 21, and a first numerical display unit 60, a numerical / graphic display unit 70, a graphic display unit 80, and a second numerical display unit 90 are arranged from above to below. I have. The first numerical display section 60 has a personal number display section 6
1. Age display section 62, weight or load level display section 63
, And further includes a gender display section 64. The numerical value / graphic display unit 70 is a rotation speed display unit 7 for the foot pedal, which is displayed as a bar graphic.
1, the display unit includes a pulse rate display unit 72 for displaying numerical values and a battery replacement necessity display unit 73. The rotation speed display unit 71 is a bar graphic, and indicates whether the rotation speed of the foot pedal is appropriate, fast or slow by a bar position, and the pulse rate display unit 72 indicates the current movement detected by the pulse sensor. The person's pulse rate per minute is numerically displayed.
The heart mark 74 at the upper left of the pulse rate display section 72
Blinks according to the exerciser's pulse.

The graphic display section 80 is composed of an nxm dot matrix display section, and displays a load pattern and displays an error. The graphic display unit 8
On the right side of 0, one of the exercise programs selected and input is displayed.

The second numerical display section 90 disposed at the bottom of the liquid crystal display section 21 includes a time display section 91 and display sections for an upper limit pulse rate, calories, and a distance display section 92. Which of the upper limit pulse rate, calorie, and distance is displayed is determined by the display changeover switch 54.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control unit of the training device. In FIG.
0 is a CPU 111, a key switch 112, an LCD 11
3. It comprises a pulse measurement circuit 114, a buzzer 115 and a power supply circuit 116. The motorcycle unit 120 includes a pedal rotation speed detection sensor 121 and a load control unit 122. The photoelectric pulse sensor 102 is connected to the pulse measuring circuit 114 via a lead wire. The CPU 111 includes an arithmetic unit, a ROM in which a program is written, a RAM for storing various data when the program is executed, and an I / O port for inputting and outputting signals to and from an external circuit. As will be described later, the CPU 111
Is read, a display signal is output to the LCD 113, and a control signal is output to the load control unit 122. The CPU 111 reads the output signal of the pulse measurement circuit 114 to detect the pulse rate, and reads the output signal of the pedal rotation speed detection sensor 121 to detect the rotation speed of the pedal. The photoelectric pulse sensor 102 detects a photoelectric pulse wave across the earlobe, and the pulse measuring circuit 114 processes the detected signal, converts the signal into a logical level signal, and provides the logical level signal to the CPU 111. The buzzer 115 generates a pitch sound and various notification sounds. The power supply circuit 116 is a circuit for making a constant voltage using a dry battery as a power supply, and supplies a power supply voltage to each unit.

The pedal rotation speed detection sensor 121 is composed of, for example, a rotary encoder, and supplies a binary level signal, which changes with the rotation of the pedal, to the CPU 111. C
The PU 111 measures the rotation speed of the pedal by reading this signal at a predetermined cycle. The load control unit 122 is a device that controls the distance between the magnet arranged along the outer peripheral surface of the magnetic wheel that rotates with the rotation of the pedal and the outer peripheral surface of the wheel. An eddy current is generated in the wheel by the opposition of the magnet and the wheel, and a force acts in a direction that hinders the rotation of the wheel by the action of the magnetic force of the magnet. The distance between the magnet and the outer peripheral surface of the wheel is controlled by a pulse motor or a servomotor. The CPU 111 determines a distance between the magnet and the wheel by giving a control signal to the motor,
This controls the torque applied to the pedal when the pedal is at a predetermined rotation speed, and determines the exercise load (hereinafter simply referred to as “load”) applied to the exerciser.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of the pulse rate display on the display section of the operation panel. Here, the exercise program for resolving the lack of exercise is being executed, and the rotation speed display section 71 graphically displays the slow speed and the degree of appropriateness according to the rotation speed of the pedal. The pulse rate display section 72 numerically displays the current pulse rate per minute. The time display unit 91 displays the remaining time until the end of the exercise program, and the display unit 92 displays the running distance from the start in this example. If the current pulse rate of the exerciser exceeds the upper limit pulse rate obtained from the physical data of the exerciser, the pulse rate display of the pulse rate display section 72 blinks.
FIG. 5B is a display example at the timing of turning off the pulse rate display unit. By blinking the entire pulse rate display in this manner, the exerciser notices that an abnormal state has occurred, and since the blinking display is the pulse rate display section, it is possible to immediately grasp that the pulse rate is abnormal. . Moreover, since the display of the blinking pulse rate is noticed, the pedaling rotational speed naturally decreases, and the pulse rate shifts to a normal value.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another display example on the display unit of the operation panel. The rotation speed display section 71 graphically displays the speed of the pedal and the degree of appropriateness according to the rotation speed of the pedal. Specifically, the rotation speed of the pedal is divided into seven sections (rotation speed levels), and the number of segments corresponding to the current rotation speed level is displayed. In the example shown in the figure, the rotation speed display section 71 has the highest rotation speed level at which all the segments are turned on, and greatly exceeds the appropriate rotation speed level.
Flashes the entire display. FIG. 7B is a display example at the light-off timing. When the rotation speed level of the pedal is lower than the predetermined range, the leftmost segment among the seven segments and other character display portions blink. In this way, when the rotational speed level of the pedal is in an abnormal state, the blinking display is performed, so that the exerciser can immediately recognize that the rotational speed of the pedal is abnormal.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another display example on the display section of the operation panel. At the stage of inputting physical data of the exerciser, a personal number determined by the exerciser is displayed on the personal number display section 61 as shown in FIG. FIG.
Each time the personal number switch 41 is operated, this numerical value is incremented by one, and when the value reaches the upper limit, the numerical value is again incremented from one to one. When the age is input by operating the age switch 42 shown in FIG. 2, it is displayed on the age display section 62. When the + switch or the-switch of the age switch 42 shown in Fig. 2 is pressed, a default value is displayed, and is incremented by one each time the + switch is pressed, and decremented by one each time the-switch is pressed. Similarly, by operating the weight switch 43 shown in FIG. 2, the weight is displayed on the weight display section 63 shown in FIG. That is, the default value is displayed when the + switch or the-switch of the weight switch is pressed, the value is incremented by 0.5 kg each time the + switch is pressed, and decremented by 0.5 kg each time the-switch is pressed. The gender is displayed on the gender display section 64 shown in FIG. 7 by operating the gender switch 44 shown in FIG. That is, each time the gender switch 44 is pressed, the display of the gender is reversed.

After inputting the personal number and the physical data of the age, weight and sex (hereinafter referred to as personal data including these), the exercise program shown in FIG. 2 is selected and the start / stop is performed. By operating the switch 53, the selected exercise program is started. At this time, as shown in FIG. 7B, the display of the age, weight, and gender is kept deleted. Thus, even if another person looks into the display unit, the physical data of the exerciser does not need to be known. It should be noted that these physical data need only be confirmed at the time of input by the exerciser himself, and it is not necessary to confirm the physical data during exercise. Therefore, there is no inconvenience even if the physical data is deleted during exercise.

Next, the processing contents of the CPU in the above training will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the entire processing procedure from the start to the end of the training apparatus. First, when the key switch of the power supply is operated in the power-off state, various initial values are set (n1). Subsequently, the personal data input by the exerciser is read (n2). As described above, the personal data is the personal number, age, weight, and gender. Once these data are set, once the personal number is selected, the personal data is set to the previous time according to the personal number. Called and displayed age, weight and gender data. Then, it waits for the exerciser to select and input an exercise program and to operate the start / stop switch (n3 → n4). If the start / stop switch has been operated, processing according to the selected exercise program is performed (n5).

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the input processing of personal data. First, the operation of the personal number switch is awaited. When the operation is performed, the display number of the personal number is updated, the body data already set corresponding to the personal number is read, and these are displayed (n11 → n12 →). n13). Age switch (+
Switch or-switch) is operated first,
Set age to default value and display it (n14
→ n15). When the age + switch is operated, the age is incremented by one and displayed (n16 → n1).
7). When the age switch is operated, the age is decremented by one and displayed (n18 → n19). When the weight switch (weight switch + or-switch) is operated for the first time, the weight is set to the default value and displayed (n20 → n21). When the + switch of the weight is operated, the weight is incremented by 0.5 kg and displayed (n22 → n23). When the weight switch is operated, the weight is decremented by 0.5 kg and displayed (n24 → n25). When the gender switch is operated, the gender data is inverted and displayed (n26 → n27). If any switch of the exercise program is operated, physical data (age,
The display of “weight and gender” is deleted, and the input processing of the personal data is terminated (n28 → n29).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a training-related processing procedure of various exercise programs. First, the rotational speed and pulse rate of the pedal are measured, and the elapsed time is counted (n31). Subsequently, a load value is set according to the previously set physical data of the exerciser, the exercise program, and the elapsed time (n32). Thereafter, the current pulse rate of the exerciser is compared with the upper and lower pulse rates (n33,
n34). If the pulse rate exceeds the upper limit or falls below the lower limit, the pulse rate display section blinks as shown in FIG. 5 (n35). This upper pulse rate is particularly dependent on age. It is generally known that the maximum pulse rate HRmax when the exerciser's oxygen intake is maximized is statistically represented by 220-age. Therefore, the upper limit pulse rate is determined by the above equation based on the age of the exerciser. In addition, although the pulse rate usually increases from the resting pulse rate by performing training, the pulse rate may extremely decrease (for example, lower than the resting pulse rate) due to the abnormal state of the exerciser. Therefore, for example, the resting pulse rate measured by the exerciser is set as the lower limit pulse rate.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the abnormal state of the pulse rate has continued for 30 seconds, and if it has continued, an error is displayed on the graphic display section 80 shown in FIG. 3 and an error notification sound is output ( n36 → n37 → n38).
Thereafter, if a predetermined time (for example, one minute) or more has elapsed since the start of the training, the cooling down is performed, and then the training is terminated (n61 → n62 → EN).
D). For example, a load value for cooling down is set, and a display indicating that cooling down should be performed and a remaining time thereof are displayed. If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process is terminated as it is (n61 → END).
If the pulse rate does not become abnormal for 30 seconds or more, the process returns to step n31 and the subsequent processes are repeated (n39 →
n31 → ...).

As described above, when the pulse rate of the exerciser is out of the normal range, the pulse rate display is made to blink immediately, so that the exerciser immediately recognizes that the pulse rate is abnormal. Even if the user does not notice or intentionally continues the training, an error is displayed and an error notification sound is output when the abnormal state of the pulse rate continues for a predetermined time (30 seconds), and the training is further stopped. As a result, the pulse rate blinking display acts as an error display and a preliminary warning of the error notification sound output, and the exerciser can easily recognize that an error has occurred due to the abnormal pulse rate, and inappropriate training Is not continued. In addition, since the cooling down process is performed after the training is stopped, the exerciser is less likely to be burdened.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for measuring physical strength. First, the pulse rate before the exerciser pedals is measured as a resting pulse rate (n40). Subsequently, the rotational speed and pulse rate of the pedal are measured, and the elapsed time is counted (n41). Thereafter, a load value is set according to the physical data, the resting pulse rate, the physical strength measurement program, and the elapsed time (n42). Subsequently, the current pulse rate of the exerciser is compared with the upper and lower pulse rates (n43, n44), and if the pulse rate exceeds the upper limit or falls below the lower limit, the pulse rate display section blinks ( n45). It is determined whether or not the abnormal state of the pulse rate has continued for 30 seconds, and if it has continued, an error is displayed and an error notification sound is output (n46 → n47 → n48). Thereafter, if a predetermined time (for example, one minute) or more has elapsed from the start of the physical fitness measurement, the cooling down is performed, and then the physical fitness measurement ends (n71 → n72 → END). If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process is terminated as it is (n71 →
END). Steps n43 to n48, n71, and n72 are performed in steps n33 to n38, n in FIG.
61 and n62.

If the pulse rate does not become abnormal for 30 seconds, an average rotation speed of the pedal is calculated, and this average rotation speed is compared with a predetermined upper and lower limit rotation speed (n49 → n50). → n51). The upper and lower limit rotation speeds are values indicating a range of a proper rotation speed of the pedal when the physical strength is measured. If the average rotation speed of the pedal is not appropriate, the rotation speed display section 71 blinks (n52). . The rotation speed level of the pedal can be read by the graphic display of the rotation speed display section 71.
An athlete can easily notice that the pedal rotation speed is not appropriate.

Subsequently, if the pedal rotation speed is out of the proper range for 30 seconds or more, an error is displayed on the graphic display unit 80, and an error notification sound is output (n53 → n54 →).
n48). Then, a cooling down process is performed as necessary. This stops any further useless processing,
Inform the exerciser early that physical strength measurement is not possible.

If both the pulse rate and the pedal rotation speed are within the normal ranges, the above processing is repeated (n55 → n4).
1 → ...).

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing the contents of the processing of counting the number of rotations of the pedal, which is the basis for measuring the rotation speed of the pedal, and the processing of counting the number of pulses, which is the basis of the measurement of the pulse rate. This process is performed as a multi-thread process substantially in parallel with the process shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. For the pedal rotation speed, the output level of the pedal rotation speed detection sensor is read, and a change from the previously read level is determined. If there is a change, the pedal rotation counter is counted up (n81 → n82 → n83). This pedal rotation number counting process is repeatedly executed in a cycle shorter than 1 second. Therefore, when the loop of the training process shown in FIG. 10 is performed in a one-second cycle, the value of the pedal rotation speed counter is read in step n31, and the value is reset to thereby rotate the pedal per second. The number (rotation angle) is determined, and the rotation speed is determined. Similarly,
When the loop of the physical fitness measurement processing shown in FIG. 11 is performed in a one-second cycle, the value of the pedal rotation number counter is read in step n41, and the value is reset to thereby determine the number of rotations of the pedal per second. (Rotation angle) is obtained, and the rotation speed is obtained.

In the pulse rate counting process, the output level of the pulse rate measuring circuit is read in the same manner, a change from the previously read level is determined, and if there is a change, the pulse rate counter is counted up (n91 → n92 → n93). ). This pulse rate counting process is repeatedly executed in a cycle shorter than 1 second. Therefore, by reading the value of the pulse rate counter in step n31 in FIG. 10 or step n41 in FIG. 11, and resetting the value in a predetermined cycle, the pulse rate per the predetermined cycle is obtained. From this value 1
The pulse rate per minute is determined by conversion.

In the configuration of the training apparatus shown in FIG. 4, the program is written in the ROM inside the CPU 111 in advance. However, the program to be executed by the CPU may be provided from an external storage medium. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, by writing a program in advance on an IC card 118 and attaching it to an IC card interface (reader) 117,
The CPU 111 sequentially reads out the programs in the IC card 118 and executes the above-described predetermined processing. Alternatively, such a program recording medium does not need to be a semiconductor memory, and may be a floppy disk or another recording medium.
The program may be loaded into the internal RAM of the CPU 111 or written into a writable ROM, so that the program may be executed once loaded therein.

In the exercise program according to the embodiment, the load (weight) applied to the pedal is changed by setting the load value in accordance with the physical data, and the exerciser changes the amount of exercise by keeping the rotation speed of the pedal constant. However, the amount of exercise may be changed by changing the rotation speed of the pedal while keeping the load on the pedal constant. Further, the amount of exercise may be determined by changing both the exercise speed such as the rotation speed of the pedal and the load. Furthermore, the amount of exercise does not always have to change with time, and the load or the exercise speed may be constant so that the exerciser exercises with a constant amount of exercise according to the physical data.

Although the embodiment has been described by taking a motorcycle training apparatus as an example, the present invention can be similarly applied to exercise apparatuses such as a boat rowing apparatus and a treadmill.

[0045]

According to the first and seventh aspects of the present invention, the fact that the state of the exerciser has fallen out of the predetermined range is clearly distinguished from other display contents, and the exerciser can determine his / her own state. Be able to grasp accurately. In addition, for example, when the pulse rate is too high or the rotation speed of the pedal is too high, the exerciser notices the blinking display section, and for example, the rotation speed of pedaling naturally becomes slow, and the pulse rate becomes low. There is also an effect that the state of the exerciser such as the number and the rotation speed of the pedal is shifted to a normal value.

According to the second and third aspects of the present invention, the blinking display serves as a warning display of an abnormal state, and by outputting this alarm sound or ending the exercise program, it is easy to prevent the abnormal state from continuing any more. You can let them know. Further, by performing the cooling-down process, it is possible to reduce the burden on the body caused by suddenly stopping the exercise.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the fact that the pulse rate of the exerciser is out of the predetermined range is clearly distinguished from other display contents, and the exerciser can display his / her pulse rate within the predetermined range. It is possible to accurately grasp that it is out of the range.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the fact that the exercise speed of the exerciser, for example, the rotational speed of the pedal, is out of the predetermined range is clearly distinguished from other display contents, and It is possible to accurately grasp that the exercise speed is out of the predetermined range.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, physical data such as the age, weight, and gender of the exerciser can be confirmed independently of other display contents, and can be reliably input. Moreover,
Since the physical data of the exerciser is not displayed during the execution of the exercise program, even if another person looks into the display unit, the physical data is not known and the privacy is protected. In addition, it is possible to relax and exercise comfortably even in a place such as a gym where others may see the display unit.
Furthermore, when performing physical strength measurement, the resting pulse rate can be accurately measured, and correct physical strength measurement can be performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a motorcycle training apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an operation panel provided in the apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a display unit of an operation panel.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a control unit of the motorcycle training apparatus.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of blinking display of a pulse rate display unit.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of blinking display of a rotation speed display unit.

FIG. 7 shows a display example of physical data.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the entire training apparatus.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a personal data input process;

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a training process;

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of physical strength measurement;

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of a pedal rotation speed counting process and a pulse rate counting process;

FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control unit of a training device according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 12-handle 13-operation panel 61-personal number display section 62-age display section 63-weight display section 64-sex display section 71-speed display section 72-pulse rate display section 80-graphic display section

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An exercise apparatus having exercise load means for applying an exercise load to an exerciser in accordance with a set exercise program, comprising: an exerciser state detection means for detecting an exerciser state; and an exerciser state detection means. Exercise state display means provided with exerciser state display means for blinking the exerciser state display section when the detected exerciser state is out of a predetermined range. 2. The exercise apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for outputting a warning sound when the detected state of the exerciser is out of the range for a predetermined time. 3. The system according to claim 1, further comprising means for stopping the exercise program and performing a cooling down process when the detected state of the exerciser is out of the predetermined range for a predetermined time. Exercise equipment. 4. The exerciser state detecting means detects a pulse rate of the exerciser per unit time, and the exerciser state display section numerically displays the pulse rate.
4. The exercise device according to any one of to 3 above. 5. The exerciser condition detecting means for detecting the exercise speed of the exerciser, and the exerciser condition display section displays the exercise speed of the exerciser. An exercise device according to any of the claims. 6. An exercise apparatus comprising exercise load means for applying an exercise load to an exerciser in accordance with the exerciser's physical data and a set exercise program, the exercise apparatus comprising: a physical data input means for inputting the exerciser's physical data; Body data display means for displaying the body data in a dedicated display area in the display unit during the input of the body data and stopping the display of the body data during the execution of the exercise program. Exercise equipment. 7. An exercise device having exercise load means for applying an exercise load to an exerciser in accordance with a set exercise program. The exercise device detects a state of the exerciser, and is detected by the exerciser state detection process. A program recording medium for an exercise device, which records a program for executing a process of blinking and displaying the exerciser state display section when the exerciser state is outside a predetermined range.