JP2007236557A - Training apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a training person maintain a motion with a higher exercising effect by correcting his/her movement. <P>SOLUTION: The position of a mobile part moved by the training person is detected and compared with the reference position of the mobile part. When the difference between the reference position and the detected position exceeds an allowable range, a deviation is judged and the training person is informed of the deviation by a voice message, an image, a character message or the like. For example, voice data or character data for outputting a message saying "work harder", "too fast", "too slow" or others is generated. Image data may be generated to show the deviation between the reference position and the detected position. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a training device in which an individual exercises to improve physical fitness.

Conventionally, various training devices for an individual to exercise with an appropriate load have been proposed. Among various training devices, there are devices that perform repeated exercises by applying a load to the muscles in order to train the target partial muscles. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an apparatus for training by repetitive exercise. This training apparatus uses a torque motor as a load, and controls the load programmatically. This device detects the position of the lever operated by the exerciser and the load acting on the lever, and controls the output of the torque motor. The following methods are illustrated as output control methods. (A) The output of the torque motor is controlled so that the position of the lever is always constant. (B) The torque motor output is always constant. (C) Control the output of the torque motor according to the position of the lever. (D) The time is associated with the lever position, and the torque output is controlled according to the lever position, that is, the time. As described above, since the load is controlled not by the weight but by the torque motor, it is described that the adjustment of the load is easy and the program control of the load adapted to an arbitrary characteristic is possible.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 61-22609

  By the way, when a trainee performs a repetitive exercise while actually applying a load using a training device, if the trainee gets tired on the way, the repetitive exercise tempo tends to be slow or the repetitive amplitude becomes shallow. . In addition, when the exercise has just started and there is sufficient physical strength, there are many cases where the tempo of the repetitive exercise of the trainee is too fast. Even when exercising in such an inappropriate state, the trainee cannot give effective stimulation to the muscle he wants to train, and it is difficult to exert the effect of the exercise.

  The method described in Patent Document 1 controls the load according to an arbitrary characteristic by controlling the output of the torque motor, thereby optimizing the exercise. No consideration has been given to optimizing the amplitude. For this reason, even if the operation is performed in accordance with the movement of the movable part of the training device, the training operation that is originally intended may not be performed sufficiently. Even if it is controlled, there is a possibility that the exercise effect that should originally be given by the training device is not achieved. In this way, no training device has yet been proposed that monitors the trainer's actions and gives advice so that the original training effect expected by using the training device can be fully demonstrated. . It is an object of the present invention to provide a training device that monitors a trainee's movement itself and guides the trainee to maintain a highly effective movement.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention 1 provides a training device that is used for exercise by applying a load to a movable part capable of repetitive movement with an electric load generator. This apparatus includes the following means.
A reference signal generating means for generating a predetermined reference signal,
An instruction means for calculating the position of the movable part that repeatedly moves based on a reference signal from the reference signal generation means, and generating instruction data indicating the calculated reference position;
A position detection means for detecting the position of the movable part during the repetitive movement;
The relative position relationship between the reference position of the movable part calculated by the reference signal generation means and the detection position that is the position of the movable part detected by the position detection means is monitored, and the reference position of the movable part Relative position monitoring means for detecting a predetermined deviation between the detection position and
Informing means for notifying the deviation based on the detected deviation when the relative position monitoring means detects the predetermined deviation.

  When the difference between the reference position and the detection position exceeds the allowable range, it is determined that there is a shift, and the shift is notified to the trainee by a voice message, an image, a text message, or the like. For example, voice data and character data for outputting messages such as “more firmly”, “too fast”, and “too late” are generated. Image data indicating a deviation between the reference position and the detection position may be generated.

  The reference position is a position where the movable part should be at a predetermined reference timing. For example, when the repetitive motion is repeated at 4 beats, the position where the movable part should be at the reference timing of each of the first beat, the second beat, the third beat, and the fourth beat becomes the reference position at each reference timing. The reference position is calculated based on a reference signal such as the number of rotations of the torque motor. The reference position depends on the movable range. The range of motion is the amplitude of repetitive motion, and may be constant regardless of the trainee, or may vary depending on the trainee. Here, the repetitive motion includes, for example, a repetitive motion of a rotational motion such as a bicycle rowing, a repetitive motion of a part of a rotational motion such as climbing a virtual staircase, and a repetitive motion of a linear motion such as raising and lowering a barbell. The time information serving as the reference timing varies depending on the time signature and speed, that is, the tempo. The tempo is determined by various exercise modes set in advance or by a tempo instruction from the trainee.

With this training device, the trainer is informed of the difference between the ideal exercise and the exerciser's exercise and leads to the correct exercise, so that the trainer does the correct exercise as if training with an instructor and one-on-one. To be corrected.
Invention 2 provides the training device according to Invention 1, wherein the load generator is a motor. In this apparatus, the reference signal generating means outputs the reference signal based on the rotation angle and / or the rotation speed of the motor. In addition, the relative position monitoring unit compares the reference signal with the rotation angle and / or the number of rotations of the motor corresponding to the detection position of the movable part, thereby determining the reference position and the detection position of the movable part. Monitor relative position.

The position of the movable part can be detected based on, for example, the number of rotations of the torque motor that applies a load to the movable part.
Invention 3 is the invention 1, wherein
The relative position monitoring means determines whether the detection position of the movable part is advanced or delayed from the reference position of the movable part;
The notification unit provides a training device that notifies the determination result by the relative position monitoring unit.

If the detection position is ahead of the reference position, the repetitive movement of the trainee is too fast than the appropriate movement, and vice versa. By detecting and notifying the direction of such a shift, it is possible to make the trainee recognize that the current exercise state has deviated from the desired exercise state.
For example, in the case where image display means is provided, indicators arranged in a vertical row are displayed on the screen, and the row is further divided into 3 parts such as P part, Q part, R part from the top. Divide and make the color different for each divided block. The upper P part is yellow, the central Q part is blue, and the bottom R part is red. When a perfectly ideal exercise is performed, the instruction block remains in the block Q portion in the blue center.

  When the movement seems to be delayed, the instruction block extends so as to extend downward, but it is determined that there is no particular problem while staying within the Q portion of the central blue. Further, when the exercise operation is delayed and the instruction block reaches the lowermost R part, the R part of the red block is additionally displayed in addition to the blue instruction block. Therefore, the trainee visually recognizes that the red instruction block at the bottom of the R portion is additionally displayed, and easily recognizes that his / her action is now delayed, and the instruction block is blue. The operation is adjusted so as to return to the Q section (fast operation is performed).

Conversely, if the trainee is too fast, the instruction block protrudes upward from the blue Q portion and enters the yellow P portion, and the yellow instruction block is additionally displayed. Therefore, the trainee can easily recognize that his / her movement is too advanced and slow down the movement.
For a simpler configuration, three flashing sections arranged in tandem are provided, and an ideal exercise state while the center section is flashing, a delay when the lower section is flashing, When blinking, it may be configured such that it can be determined that the vehicle has advanced too much. Although the above is a visual notification, a voice notification can also be performed in accordance with or separately from this. For example, a voice message such as “Delayed” if a delay is detected, or “Too fast” if too fast is output can be mentioned.

A fourth aspect of the present invention provides the training apparatus according to the third aspect, wherein the relative position monitoring means detects a deviation between the detection position and the reference position at the end of the forward path and / or the return path of the movable part. The notification means performs notification for instructing an exerciser to exercise to eliminate the deviation between the detection position of the movable part and the reference position of the movable part.
In the invention 3, information relating to the exercise state is notified, for example, visually and audibly so that the exerciser can recognize his / her exercise state, particularly when he / she is late or too advanced, Furthermore, the training operation to be performed by the inventor is more clearly instructed from the training apparatus side.

  For example, when it is detected that the amplitude of the repetitive motion of the player has become shallow, a voice instruction such as “deeper” is output to the trainee. Here, the instruction content may be changed depending on the degree of deviation (degree of separation) between the ideal exercise state and the current exercise state. For example, as the delay increases, it may be set such as “let's hurry a little bit”, “a little faster”, or “faster!”. In addition, if the image display means is provided, the same text display can be performed on the display. Thus, when the exercise state of the trainee deviates from the ideal exercise state, it is easy to guide the trainee to an appropriate exercise state by giving an instruction to the trainee to eliminate the deviation.

A fifth aspect of the present invention provides the training apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the relative position monitoring unit further monitors a time interval at which the deviation does not occur. In this apparatus, the notification means notifies that the exercise is appropriate when a predetermined time has elapsed in the time interval during which the deviation monitored by the relative position monitoring means does not occur.
When the trainee is exercising properly, notifying that fact can maintain the correct exercise and inspire the trainee.

A sixth aspect of the invention provides a training apparatus according to the first aspect of the invention, further comprising a deviation number counting means for counting the number of occurrences of the deviation detected by the relative position monitoring means. In this device, the notifying means performs the deviation notification when the number of deviations counted by the deviation number counting means becomes a predetermined number or more.
Every time the detection position of the movable part deviates from the reference position, a notification of occurrence of deviation is output every time, resulting in too much annoying result. Therefore, it is preferable to output an instruction at an appropriate interval. For example, notification is made every time a deviation occurs three times. In addition, the notification may be made every time the deviation occurs three times, but it is also possible to notify that the deviation has occurred in three consecutive round trips, or to notify that the deviation has occurred in the past ten round trips and three round trips. When not only the position of the movable part but also the amplitude is detected, the number of occurrences of deviation may be detected separately.

  Here, a plurality of deviations for which the number of occurrences is counted means a deviation in the same direction. For example, the notification is performed when the deviation when the movement is delayed from the ideal movement becomes a predetermined number or more, or when the deviation when the movement is too fast becomes the predetermined number or more. This is because it is unlikely that one trainer repeats being delayed or conversely too fast when viewed in a relatively short span of training (for example, during several round trips).

  A seventh aspect of the present invention provides the training apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising a deviation number counting unit that counts the number of occurrences of the deviation detected by the relative position monitoring unit. In this apparatus, the reference signal generation means sets a plurality of sections by dividing the repetitive width of the repetitive motion. The relative position monitoring means determines whether or not the deviation has occurred at a passage time of one section based on the reference signal. The notification unit performs the shift notification when the number of shifts counted by the shift number counting unit reaches a predetermined number or more.

For example, in the case of 4 beats, the reference position for each 1-2-3-4 beat can be obtained by dividing the range of motion into 4 equal parts and generating 4 sections. If the deviation between the reference position and the detection position is greater than or equal to a predetermined value at each time point, it is determined that a deviation has occurred. Thereby, it is possible to detect the occurrence and amount of deviation between the correct amplitude exercise and the amplitude exercise performed by the trainee.
Note that the reason why a threshold for determining that a deviation has occurred is to provide play for the determination of the deviation and allow fluctuations in the exercise tempo that occur in actual exercise.

  In the above, there is no time target period for counting, so the deviation gradually accumulates in a considerably long training time, and finally the deviation is notified when the total value exceeds the predetermined value. There is also a case where is performed. In such a case, it may be possible for the trainee to receive an impression that the notification was made suddenly. Therefore, the count value may be initialized every time a predetermined time elapses or may be initialized every time the reciprocating motion is performed a predetermined number of times. For example, a method of setting the count value to zero every minute or every five reciprocations can be considered.

  The invention 8 provides the training device according to the invention 1, further comprising an image display means for displaying an image based on the instruction data generated by the instruction means. In this apparatus, the relative position monitoring means detects that the deviation has occurred after the deviation between the reference position of the movable part and the detection position of the movable part has occurred. When the relative position monitoring unit detects the deviation, the instruction unit generates instruction data indicating that the movable part is stopped, and then the relative position monitoring unit detects the cancellation of the deviation. Then, the instruction data indicating the position of the movable part that resumes the repetitive motion from the stopped position is generated.

  When it is detected that the trainee is late, the repetitive movement of the movable part indicating the reference position is stopped, and the progress of the reference position is stopped until the detected position of the movable part coincides with the stopped reference position. As a result, the reference position and the detection position are prevented from being steadily shifted. This is because if the two deviate too much, the trainee may lose their motivation. The present invention 8 can be applied not only to repetitive motion in which the movable part moves back and forth, but also to the case of performing a rotational motion of a pedal such as a bicycle rower.

  A ninth aspect of the present invention provides the training apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising an image display unit that displays an image based on the instruction data generated by the instruction unit. In this device, the relative position monitoring means, when the reference position of the movable part arrives at the end point of the repetitive movement forward path or return path, when the detection position of the movable part has not yet reached the end point, It is detected that the detection position of the movable part has reached its end point. The instruction unit generates instruction data indicating that the movable unit is stopped until the detection position of the movable unit coincides with the end point.

When it is detected that the trainee is late, the repetitive movement of the movable part indicating the reference position is stopped, and the progress of the reference position is stopped until the detected position of the movable part coincides with the stopped reference position. As a result, the reference position and the detection position are prevented from being steadily shifted. This is because if the two deviate too much, the trainee may lose their motivation.
In addition, when the reference position moves in advance regardless of the deviation from the detection position, the abdominal muscle exercise in which the trainee repeatedly tilts the upper body while pushing down the movable part and then returns the upper body is performed. For example, the following problems can be considered. In accordance with the movement of the reference position that has reached the end of the forward path and returning on the return path, the trainer who is delayed does not bend forward sufficiently, and with the reference position returning on the return path, There is a possibility of waking up. In such a case, the forward leaning of the trainee becomes insufficient, and eventually the exercise may continue while the reciprocating motion width is narrow, and a sufficient exercise effect cannot be expected. In this regard, as described above, if the reference position is waiting at the end of the forward path, the trainee visually observes the position and surely leans forward until it follows, causing a halfway movement Can be avoided.

  By using the present invention, it is possible to maintain a movement with a high exercise effect, whether or not the trainee's movement is fatigued by a correct movement.

<Summary of invention>
In the training apparatus according to the present invention, a load is applied to a bar (corresponding to a movable part) that repeatedly moves by the exercise of a trainee by a motor. The position of the movable part moved by the trainee is detected, and the detected position is compared with the reference position of the movable part. When the difference between the reference position and the detection position exceeds the allowable range, it is determined that there is a shift, and the shift is notified to the trainee by a voice message, an image, a text message, or the like. For example, voice data and character data for outputting messages such as “more firmly”, “too fast”, and “too late” are generated. Image data indicating a deviation between the reference position and the detection position may be generated.

The reference position is a position where the movable part should be at a predetermined reference timing. For example, when the repetitive motion is repeated at 4 beats, the position where the movable part should be at the reference timing of each of the first beat, the second beat, the third beat, and the fourth beat becomes the reference position at each reference timing.
With this training device, the trainer is informed of the difference between the ideal exercise and the exerciser's exercise and leads to the correct exercise, so that the trainer does the correct exercise as if training with an instructor and one-on-one. To be corrected.

<First Embodiment>
《Configuration of training device》
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration and a functional configuration of a training apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 1, the hardware configuration and the functional configuration of the training apparatus 100 will be sequentially described.

(1) Hardware Configuration (1-1) Overall Configuration The training device 100 is installed in a store, for example, and connected to the server 200 in the store. The server 200 accumulates the personal data of the trainee and transmits it in response to a request from the training apparatus 100. In the present embodiment, the server 200 is installed only in the store, but an off-store server (not shown) that connects in-store servers throughout the country or around the world may be provided. Member data may be stored in such a server outside the store, and the server of each store may access it.

  The training apparatus 100 includes a torque motor 15 (corresponding to a load generator), a motor signal processing unit 23, a sensor 24, a control unit 30, an input unit 50, a monitor 70, and a speaker 90. The torque motor 15 applies a load to a bar (described later). The motor signal processing unit 23 transmits the rotation direction, rotation speed, number of rotations, and the like of the torque motor 15 to the control unit 30. The sensor 24 is provided at a predetermined location of the training apparatus 100 and detects, for example, the orientation of a seat (described later). The control unit 30 is a computer including a CPU, ROM, RAM, hard disk, and the like, and executes a training program. Details of the function of the control unit 30 will be described later. The input unit 50 has a function of receiving data input, and can be realized by, for example, a transponder receiving unit, a numeric keypad unit, or a card reader. The monitor 70 and the speaker 90 output images and sound according to a program stored in the control unit 30.

(1-2) Example of Training Device FIG. 2 is an example of the appearance of the training device 100. In this example, in the training apparatus 100, a trainee sitting on the seat 16 causes the bar (corresponding to the movable portion) 11 to perform a repetitive motion centering on the rotation axis, so that the abdominal muscles, the back muscles, and the left and right flank muscles It has a structure that can be trained. The repetition width in which the trainee repeatedly moves the bar 11 in each training type is called a range of motion. In this apparatus, the range of motion differs depending on each trainer and the type of training.

  The bar 11 is rotatable around a rotation axis and is connected to the chain 13. The chain 13 is hung on two pulleys 14a and 14b. The pulley 14b shares the rotating shaft with the torque motor 15. When the trainee rotates the bar 11, the chain 13 moves, thereby causing the pulleys 14a and 14b to rotate. At this time, the torque motor 15 applies a torque to the pulley 14 b and applies a load to the bar 11. A servo motor, a stepping motor, or the like can be used instead of the torque motor. Further, a load may be applied to the bar 11 using an electromagnetic brake or the like instead of the motor.

The sheet 16 is rotatable between the A direction and the B direction in the drawing. In the figure, the A direction is perpendicular to the B direction. The trainee exercises in the direction A or B in the figure. A sensor 24 (see FIG. 1) is provided below the sheet 16, detects the direction of the sheet 16, and transmits a detection signal to the control unit 30.
In the first position in which the seat 16 faces in the direction A in FIG. 2, the trainee puts the foot on the footrest 17a, holds the bar 11 and tilts it forward with the upper body, or pushes the bar 11 back up Do exercise. In the second position in which the seat 16 faces in the direction B in FIG. 2, the trainee puts his / her foot on the footrest 17b and holds the bar 11 under the left arm and pushes down or pushes the bar 11 under the right arm. Hold the right flank and hold it down. Therefore, in the present training apparatus 100, the trainer can perform four types of training: abdominal muscle exercise, back muscle exercise, left flank exercise, and right flank exercise. Furthermore, the training apparatus 100 may accept selection of various training modes in addition to the training type.

  The stopper 40 is provided for setting a limit point of mechanical movement of the bar 11 at each training. By setting a limit that can be mechanically moved with the stopper 40 for the range of motion assumed during training, avoid sudden movements of the trainee or avoid overloading the body due to excessive movement. can do. Although omitted in the drawing, the limit point of mechanical movement of the bar 11 is set in advance according to, for example, the abdominal muscle movement, the back muscle movement, and the left and right flank movement. Changing the limit point setting is done manually by the trainee. When the stopper 40 is pulled up, the fixed state of the stopper 40 is released. When the lever is moved to each limit point, the stopper 40 is pulled downward and fixed at that point. The position of the stopper 40 shown in FIG. 2 is a setting for training the back muscle exercise.

(2) Functional configuration (2-1) Control unit Next, functions of the training apparatus 100 will be described. In the following, for ease of explanation, an example of abdominal muscle exercise in which the bar 11 is pushed down while the upper body is tilted forward and returned to the original position again is taken as an example.

The function of the training device 100 is realized by the control unit 30. Referring to FIG. 1 again, the control unit 30 will be described in detail. The control unit 30 has functions shown in the following (a) to (f).
(A) Detection signal processing unit 31: Processes detection signals from the motor signal processing unit 23 and the sensor 24 and sends them to the calculation unit 36.
(B) Receiving unit 32: Receives an input signal such as personal data input by the input unit 50 and sends it to the calculation unit 36.
(C) Communication control unit 33: Sends and receives personal data to and from the server 200.
(D) Image generation unit 34: Generates display data on the monitor 70.
(E) Audio control unit 35: Generates audio data to the speaker 90.
(F) Arithmetic unit 36: A program stored in a ROM (not shown) or the like is executed to control each unit in the control unit 30.

(2-2) Calculation Unit The calculation unit 36 includes a reference signal generation unit 36a (corresponding to reference signal generation means), an instruction unit 36b (corresponding to instruction means), a position detection unit 36c (corresponding to position detection means), and deviation monitoring. It has a part 36d (corresponding to relative position monitoring means), a deviation notifying part 36e (corresponding to notifying means), a training part 36f and a counter 36g (corresponding to a part of deviation number counting means). Hereinafter, functions of each unit will be described.

(2-2-1) Personal Data FIG. 3 is a conceptual explanatory diagram of personal data acquired by the training unit 36 f from the server 200. Since personal data relates to each function described later, the personal data will be described prior to the function of each unit.
The personal data includes a trainee ID, basic personal data, and additional personal data. The trainer ID is an identifier for identifying a trainee. Basic personal data is the physical information of the trainee such as gender, age, weight, and body fat percentage. The additional personal data is, for example, 1RM (repetition maximum) or the movable range of the bar 11, and is preferably stored for each training type. The additional personal data is acquired by the training device 100 by measurement and transmitted to the server 200. When there is no additional personal data of the training type to be executed, the range of motion and 1RM are calculated based on the basic personal data.

(2-2-2) Reference Signal Generation Unit The reference signal generation unit 36a generates a reference signal that specifies the reference position of the bar 11 in the movable range. Specifically, the reference signal generation unit 36a specifies the reference position of the bar 11 that repeats the range of motion based on the range of motion of the bar 11 and the time signature “N” (N is a natural number of 2 or more). Is generated. The time signature “N” is set according to the training type and training mode selected by the trainee. Next, an example of a reference signal generation method will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a conceptual explanatory diagram of the reference signal generated by the reference signal generation unit 36a. First, a plurality of sections are formed by dividing the movable range into N along the circumferential direction. The reference position is directed from the start end of the movable range toward the end of the movable range along the forward direction in the figure, and returns to the start end of the movable range along the backward direction in the figure when reaching the end of the movable range. This is one round trip, and the reference position repeats between the start and end of the range of motion. At the timing of each time signature, the reference position is located on the boundary of any section. Therefore, the reference position changes according to the width of the movable range and the number of beats N. In this figure, the movable range is represented by 0 ° when the bar 11 is at the highest point and 90 ° when the bar 11 is rotated 90 °. For ease of explanation, the position of the bar 11 is shown as an angle in FIG. 4, but the position of the bar 11 is represented by the number of rotations of the torque motor 15 in the reference signal generated by the reference signal generator 36 a.

  FIG. 4A shows a reference signal when the movable range is 80 ° to 0 ° and the time signature is 4 beats. The first, second, third, and fourth sections are formed by dividing the movable range into four equal parts, which are 80 ° to 60 °, 60 ° to 40 °, 40 ° to 20 °, and 20 ° to 0 °, respectively. It is. In this reference signal, the reference position at the reference timing is 60 ° at the first beat, 40 ° at the second beat, 20 ° at the third beat, and 0 ° at the fourth beat in the forward path. . On the return path, the position is 20 ° for the first beat, 40 ° for the second beat, 60 ° for the third beat, and 80 ° for the fourth beat.

  FIG. 4B shows a reference signal in a case where the movable range is 80 ° to 20 ° and the time signature is 3 beats. The first, second, and third sections are formed by dividing the movable range into three equal parts, which are 80 ° to 60 °, 60 ° to 40 °, and 40 ° to 20 °, respectively. In this reference signal, the reference position at the reference timing is 60 ° at the first beat, 40 ° at the second beat, and 20 ° at the third beat in the forward path. On the return path, the position is 40 ° for the first beat, 60 ° for the second beat, and 80 ° for the third beat.

(2-2-3) Instructing Unit The instructing unit 36b converts the reference signal generated by the reference signal generating unit 36a and obtains the angle of the bar 11 at a predetermined reference timing. Specifically, the instruction unit 36b converts the reference position of the bar 11 represented by the number of rotations of the torque motor into an angle. The instruction unit 36b calculates time information of the reference timing based on the reference signal. The time information is based on the start time of repetitive motion. In the present embodiment, the instruction unit 36b uses the timing of each beat as a reference timing. That is, the passage timing of each section shown in FIG. 4 is set as the reference timing. The time information of each time signature serving as the reference timing depends on both the time signature “N” and the speed. Therefore, the reference signal generation unit 36a determines time information of the reference timing based on both the number of beats and the speed. Thus, the reference unit 36b generates a reference signal that is converted from the reference position as an angle and the time as the time information of the reference timing.

The solid lines in FIGS. 5A and 5B are reference signals converted by the instruction unit 36b. This is a reference signal when the vertical axis represents the angle and the horizontal axis represents the time. This example shows the reference position with respect to time when the range of motion is 80 ° to 0 ° and the time signature is 4 beats. In the figure, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” indicate the number of beats.
Furthermore, the instruction unit 36b may generate image data indicating the position of the bar 11 based on the reference signal converted into the angle and the time information of the reference timing. The generated image data is output to the monitor 70 so as to be synchronized with the reference timing. The instruction unit 36b preferably generates audio data indicating the reference timing. The generated audio data is output to the speaker 90.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of an instruction screen output by the instruction unit 36b. On the instruction screen, a model indicating the reference position (black human body in the figure) is displayed. The black model repeats the repetitive motion so as to indicate the reference position at each reference timing “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” beats. In the figure, a white model indicates the actual position of the bar 11 detected by the position detection unit 36c, that is, the detection position. The instruction unit 36b may further display the detection position as shown in the figure.

(2-2-4) Position Detection Unit The position detection unit 36c monitors the actual position of the bar 11 being moved by the trainee. Specifically, the position detection unit 36c acquires the number of rotations, the rotation speed, and the rotation direction of the torque motor 15 from the detection signal processing unit 31 at a predetermined timing, and converts them into angles. The predetermined timing is a reference timing calculated by the instruction unit 36b. The position of the bar 11 detected and converted at the reference timing (hereinafter referred to as a detection position) is temporarily stored in association with the time information of the reference timing.

  The one-dot chain line and the dotted line in FIGS. 5A and 5B are both examples of detection signals detected and stored by the position detection unit 36. The detection signal indicates the detection position (angle) of the bar 11 with respect to time. The one-dot chain line in FIG. 2A is an example of a detection signal when the bar 11 is repeatedly moving behind the reference signal. A dotted line in FIG. 6A is an example of a detection signal when the bar 11 is repeatedly moving faster than the reference signal. The alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 7B is an example of a detection signal when the repetition width of the bar 11 is shallower than the movable range. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 8, in an actual product, until the one-dot chain line indicating the state in which the bar 11 is delayed with respect to the reference signal reaches the position 0 ° or 90 °, The reference signal that has reached the same position first waits until the bar 11 follows the position.

(2-2-5) Deviation monitoring unit (i) Detection of deviation The deviation monitoring unit 36d monitors the relative positional relationship between the reference position and the detection position of the bar 11, and determines the reference position and detection position of the bar 11. The predetermined deviation is detected. Specifically, the deviation monitoring unit 36d determines that a deviation has occurred when the difference between the reference position and the detection position at the same reference timing is equal to or greater than a predetermined allowable amount. When the deviation monitoring unit 36d determines that a deviation has occurred, the deviation monitoring unit 36d writes the determination result in the counter 36g.

  The detection of deviation will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The deviation monitoring unit 36d calculates the difference between the reference position and the detected position, that is, the angle difference at the reference timing calculated by the instruction unit 36b, that is, at the timing of each beat. For example, when the detection signal is indicated by a one-dot chain line in the figure, the difference between the detection position and the reference position is the difference between the angle indicated by the black circle in the figure and the angle indicated by the white circle in the figure at the same reference timing. If the angle difference is greater than or equal to a predetermined tolerance, the deviation monitoring unit 36d determines that a deviation has occurred.

(Ii) Detection of direction of deviation It is preferable that the deviation monitoring unit 36d detects not only the magnitude of the difference in angle between the detection position and the reference position but also the direction of deviation. That is, when a deviation occurs, it is preferable to determine whether the deviation is delayed with respect to the reference position or conversely too fast. This determination can be made by comparing the phase of the detection signal and the phase of the reference signal whose position is converted into an angle by the instruction unit 36b. In the present embodiment, the deviation monitoring unit 36d detects the number of deviations per reciprocation of the bar 11 for each of too slow and too fast. The detected number of deviations that are too late and the number of deviations that are too fast per round trip are written to the counter 36g.

  FIG. 7A is a conceptual explanatory diagram of a rhythm counter included in the counter 36g. The counter 36g is realized by a RAM (not shown) of the calculation unit 36. In this example, the rhythm counter accumulates the number of deviations that are too late and the number of deviations that are too fast while the bar 11 makes one reciprocation for four reciprocations. When the rhythm counter is full, if the prescribed conditions are met, the trainer is informed that if the movement is delayed, it will be hurry, and conversely if the movement is too fast, it will be slowed down. The counter is cleared. As the predetermined condition, for example, “the number of round trips in which“ too late ”has occurred twice or more is three times or more” or “the number of round trips in which“ too early ”has occurred two or more times is three or more times”. Can be mentioned. Conversely, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, new data is overwritten in order from the oldest data of the rhythm counter. As a result, the rhythm counter always stores the number of times that are too late or too early for the latest four round trips.

  In this figure, when the bar 11 reciprocates three times, the deviation determined to be too late in the first and second reciprocations occurred twice, and the deviation determined to be too late in the third reciprocation occurred three times. It is shown that. Further, in this figure, it is shown that the deviation determined to be too fast is never in three reciprocations. If neither too late nor too fast deviation occurs per round trip, the number of deviations of too slow and too fast in that round trip is “0”.

(Iii) Detection of shallow amplitude and insufficient return The deviation monitoring unit 36d detects a deviation between the detection position and the reference position at the end of the forward path and / or the return path of the bar 11, and determines whether the amplitude is too shallow. It may be determined whether 11 has returned to the start position. This determination will be described with reference to FIG. In this figure, the detection position at the end of the first round trip (fourth beat) is about 10 °, indicating that it did not reach 0 °, which is the end of the movable range. In this case, the deviation monitoring unit 35d determines that the amplitude is too shallow if the deviation of 10 ° between the detection position at the end of the forward path and the reference position exceeds an allowable value.

Further, in this figure, it is shown that the detection position at the end of the first round trip (fourth beat) is about 70 ° and has not returned to 80 ° which is the start end of the movable range. In this case, the deviation monitoring unit 35d determines that the return is insufficient if the deviation 10 ° between the detection position and the reference position at the end of the return path exceeds the allowable value.
FIG. 7B is a conceptual explanatory diagram of a depth counter included in the counter 36g. The depth counter accumulates the number of times that the amplitude is determined to be too shallow at the end of the forward path for four reciprocations. When the depth counter is full, the depth counter is cleared after notifying the trainee that the amplitude is too shallow as will be described later. This figure shows that the number of times that the amplitude is determined to be too shallow when the bar 11 reciprocates three times as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 7C is a conceptual explanatory diagram of a return counter included in the counter 36g. The return counter accumulates the number of times the bar 11 has been determined not to return to the end of the return path, that is, the start end of the movable range, for four round trips. When the return counter becomes full, the return counter is cleared after notifying the trainee that the return is insufficient as will be described later. This figure shows that, when the bar 11 reciprocates three times as shown in FIG. 5A, the total number of times that the return is determined to be insufficient is one.

(Iv) Standby When the deviation occurs, the deviation monitoring unit 36d changes the reference signal so as to stop the advancement of the reference position until the detected position matches the reference position, and resume the advancement of the reference position after the coincidence. It is preferable.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing changes in the reference signal when the progress of the reference position is stopped. The dotted line in the figure indicates the first return path of the reference signal before the change. The solid line in the figure indicates the reference signal before the change until the reference timing t4, and the reference signal after the change after the reference timing t5. A one-dot chain line in the figure indicates a detection signal.

  For example, consider a case where the deviation monitoring unit 36d determines that a deviation that is too late has occurred at the fourth beat (reference timing t4 in the figure) at which the bar 11 should reach the end of the forward path. At this time, the deviation monitoring unit 36d detects the position of the bar 11 for each ΔT2, and resumes the progress of the reference position at time t5 when it is determined that the detected position of the bar 11 has reached the forward path end. Between the reference timing t4 and time t5, the reference position stops at the position of the forward path end, in this case, the position at an angle of 0 °. Then, the reference position after time t5 is changed to positions represented by angles 20 °, 40 °, 60 °, and 80 ° at reference timings t6, t7, t8, and t9 determined by a predetermined number of beats and speed, respectively. To do.

  FIG. 6 shows that the instruction image of the reference position generated by the instruction unit 36b also changes according to the change of the reference signal. In addition to the instruction image, the audio data generated by the instruction unit 36b changes according to the change of the reference signal. Using this example, an image with the reference position stopped is displayed on the monitor 70 from time t4 to time t5. This will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 6A shows a reference position and a detection position at the forward path start end. Since both overlap, the detection position is not visible. This state is the state at time t0 in FIG. Note that the reference position and the detection position are actually displayed by the trainee's character as shown in the figure, but will be described below simply with the reference position and the detection position.
FIG. 6B shows the reference position and detection position of the second and third beats. It is illustrated that the detection position indicated by the white model is delayed compared to the reference position indicated by the black model. That is, the trainee's motion is delayed from the ideal motion. This state shows the state at time t2 and t3 in FIG.

  FIG. 6C shows the reference position and the detection position at the fourth beat at the end of the forward path. It is shown that the reference position reaches the end of the forward path, and the delay of the detection position is further increased. This state is the state at time t4 in FIG. Since this training apparatus performs a reciprocating motion, the reference position is essentially returned to the end of the forward path as shown in FIG. However, in the case of FIG. 6C, the detection position, that is, the position of the trainee is delayed. In this case, the reference position stands by at the end of the forward path until the detection position catches up. If the detected position follows the reference position and reaches the forward path end, the reference position does not wait in this way, and immediately returns to the return path after reaching the forward path end.

FIG. 6D shows a state where the detection position matches the reference position as a result of stopping the reference position without moving from the state of FIG. That is, it is a state where the delayed trainer has caught up with the reference position on standby. This state is the state at time t5 in FIG.
Thus, as the reference signal changes as shown in FIG. 8, the output of the instruction unit 36b based on the reference signal also changes. As a result, it is possible to prevent the reference position and the detection position from deviating rapidly. This is because if the two deviate too much, the trainee may lose their motivation. Further, when the reference position moves regardless of the deviation from the detection position, the following problems can be considered. That is, as the reference position that has reached the end of the forward path turns back and returns to the return path, the trainee who is late does not tilt forward enough and moves up along the reference path with the reference position that returns to the return path. May cause the body to wake up. In such a case, the forward leaning of the trainee becomes insufficient, and eventually the exercise may continue while the reciprocating motion width is narrow, and a sufficient exercise effect cannot be expected. In this regard, as described above, if the reference position is waiting at the end of the forward path, the trainee visually observes the position and surely bends until it follows, causing a situation in which halfway movement is performed. Can be avoided.

(2-2-6) Deviation Notification Unit The deviation notification unit 36e notifies the trainee of the occurrence of deviation based on the deviation detected by the deviation monitoring unit 36d. For example, a voice message or a text message such as “faster” is output when a shift of too late is detected, and “more slowly” is output when a shift of too fast is detected. Also, if it is determined that the amplitude is too shallow, or if the bar 11 does not return to the beginning of the outbound path, a voice message such as “Let it fall a little earlier” or “Let it a little later” For example, outputting a text message. The movement of the trainee can be further optimized. Furthermore, when a time when no deviation occurs continues for a predetermined time or longer, it is preferable to output a voice message or a text message that praises the trainee, such as “good pace”. When the trainee is exercising properly, notifying that fact can maintain the correct exercise and inspire the trainee.

  Specifically, the deviation notification unit 36e refers to the rhythm counter, the depth counter, and the return counter in the counter 36g to determine the timing for outputting a notification such as a message. For example, referring to the rhythm counter, out of the accumulated deviations for four round trips, if two or more delays per round trip are accumulated for all four round trips, the deviation notification unit 36e indicates that it is delayed. Notice. Similarly, referring to the rhythm counter, out of the accumulated deviations for four reciprocations, if deviations that are too fast per reciprocation are accumulated for all four reciprocations, the deviation notifying unit 36e Notify too much. Further, the deviation notification unit 36e refers to the rhythm counter, and when it is determined that the deviation has not occurred continuously for three or more reciprocations, the deviation notification unit 36e notifies the trainee. When one of them is notified, the deviation notification unit 36e clears the rhythm counter with respect to the rhythm counter corresponding to the notification.

Further, the deviation notification unit 36e refers to the depth counter and notifies that the amplitude is too shallow when the number of round-trip times determined to be too shallow is, for example, 4 times in total. After the notification, the deviation notification unit 36e clears the depth counter.
Similarly, the deviation notification unit 36e refers to the return counter, and if the number of reciprocations determined that the return method of the bar 11 is insufficient is, for example, a total of four times, it indicates that the return method is insufficient. Notice. After the notification, the deviation notification unit 36e clears the return counter.

  Thus, the detected deviation is stored in the counter 36g, and the deviation is notified when the deviation is detected several times. Thereby, compared with the case where a deviation is notified every time a deviation is detected, the training person's motivation is not distracted, and the exercise of the trainee can be corrected at an appropriate timing, thereby optimizing the exercise. Moreover, the case where the shift | offset | difference has not occurred is detected, the output which praises a trainee is performed, and a trainee's motivation is aroused.

Note that how many times a deviation is detected can be appropriately set according to the type of training. For example, the notification may be made at a timing such as notification that a deviation occurs in three consecutive round trips, or notification that a deviation has occurred in three previous round trips.
(2-2-7) Training unit The training unit 36f accepts selection of a training type, accepts selection of a predetermined training mode, accepts input of basic personal data, measures a range of motion or 1RM included in additional personal data, or Perform computations, training processes, etc. In this training apparatus 100, the training type is an abdominal muscle exercise, a back muscle exercise, a left flank exercise, or a right flank exercise.

<Process flow>
Next, the process executed by the calculation unit 36 of the training apparatus 100 will be described with a specific example. For ease of explanation, a case where abdominal muscle exercise is selected as the training type will be taken as an example. The calculation unit 36 roughly executes (1) main routine, (2) sheet position confirmation subroutine, and (3) deviation detection processing. The main routine and the sheet position confirmation subroutine and the deviation detection process are executed independently.

(1) Main Routine FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the main routine executed by the calculation unit 36. In the main routine, acquisition of personal data, acceptance of selection of mode and training type, distribution of processing according to the mode, and the like are performed.
Step S1: When the training device 100 is activated, the calculation unit 36 starts a demonstration showing an outline of the training method.

Step S2: The calculation unit 36 waits for an input of the enter button or the quick start button while executing the demonstration. The enter button and the quick start button are provided in the input unit 50 (not shown).
Steps S3 to S6: The calculation unit 36 acquires personal data from the server 200 or receives input from a trainee. Specifically, when a user ID is input by the transponder during the demonstration (S3), the calculation unit 36 acquires personal data corresponding to the input user ID from the in-store server 200. If the basic personal data is not missing from the acquired personal data (S4), the process proceeds to step S7. When there is no input from the transponder (S3), the calculation unit 36 outputs a notification that the trainee cannot be authenticated, and inquires about the intention to continue the process (S5). If there is an intention to continue, a data input screen (see FIG. 6) is displayed, and input of basic personal data is accepted (S6). Further, even when the basic personal data acquired from the in-store server 300 is missing, the input of the basic personal data from the data input screen is accepted (S4, S6).

Steps S7 to S8: When the determination button is pressed during the demonstration (S7), the calculation unit 36 accepts selection of a mode and a training type (denoted as a part in the figure) from the trainee.
Steps S9 to S10: When the quick start button is pressed (S9), the calculation unit 36 accepts selection of a training type (denoted as a part in the figure) from the trainee (S10). Further, the calculation unit 36 may accept settings such as a target number of times and a target time.

Step S11: The calculation unit 36 executes a sheet position confirmation subroutine which will be described later. By this process, the seat position corresponding to the part of the training to be performed is determined.
Step S12: The calculation unit 36 executes a training process according to the selected mode and training type.
(2) Sheet Position Confirmation Subroutine FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the sheet position confirmation subroutine executed by the calculation unit 36. When the process proceeds to step S11 in the main routine, the following process is started.

Steps S201 and S202: The calculation unit 36 determines whether or not the seat position needs to be changed based on the part of the training to be performed, that is, the training type (S201). When the change is necessary, the process proceeds to step S202, and a screen for instructing the change of the sheet position is output to the monitor 70. If no change is required, the process returns to the main routine.
Steps S203 and S204: The calculation unit 36 waits for the seat position, specifically, the seat direction to be changed (S203), and instructs the trainee to sit when the seat is rotated and set to the correct position. The screen to be output is output to the monitor 70 (S204). The change of the sheet position is determined by detecting the signal from the sensor 24 described above.

Step S205: The calculator 36 waits for the trainee to press the enter button (S205), and returns to the main routine.
With the above processing, the trainee can be seated on the seat at a position suitable for the training type selected by the trainee.
(3) Deviation Detection Processing FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of deviation detection processing executed by the calculation unit 36. When execution of any training is started, the following processing is started. This is the case for both the outbound and inbound trips. In order to facilitate the explanation, a case of performing a 4-beat abdominal muscle exercise will be described as an example.

  Step S301: The calculation unit 36 determines whether or not there is a deviation between the reference position and the detection position for each time signature of 1 to 4 and the direction thereof. At the fourth beat, it is further determined whether or not the amplitude is too shallow for the forward path, and whether or not the bar 11 has returned to the start end of the movable range for the return path. The determination result is written in the rhythm counter, depth counter, and return counter fields.

Step S302: The calculation unit 36 determines whether or not the shift determination, the storage of the determination result, and the output of the count sound have been completed for the fourth beat, and when the calculation is completed, the following processing is performed. If the process related to the fourth beat does not end even after a predetermined time has elapsed from the first beat based on the reference signal, the process proceeds to step S313 described later.
Steps S303 to S304: The calculation unit 36 refers to the rhythm counter and determines whether or not notification for rhythm assistance is performed (S303). That is, it is determined whether to notify that the movement of the trainee is delayed from the reference signal or that it is too fast. For example, it is determined to notify the deviation only when the number of round trips in which two or more deviations occur in one round trip has reached four. The deviation is counted separately when it is late and when it is too fast. Furthermore, if the number of reciprocations in which no deviation has occurred is, for example, 3 or more, it is determined to notify that the condition is to be maintained. In the case of notification, a predetermined voice message or text message is output (S304).

Step S305: The calculation unit 36 initializes the rhythm counter after outputting the above voice message and character message (S305). This is because the detection result of the deviation for four reciprocations is newly accumulated in the rhythm counter.
Steps S306 to S308: The calculation unit 36 refers to the depth counter and determines whether or not notification for assisting the depth is performed regarding the amplitude of the movement of the trainee (S306). For example, when the number of times that the position of the forward path end point is determined to be too small has reached four, it is determined that notification is to be performed, and a predetermined voice message or text message is output (S307). After the notification, the calculation unit 36 initializes the depth counter (S308). This notifies the trainee that the amplitude of the bar 11 is too shallow every time the total number of times that the position of the forward end is determined to be too small reaches four.

  Steps S309 to S311: The calculation unit 36 refers to the return counter and determines whether or not to give a notification for return assistance as to whether or not the trainee has sufficiently returned the bar 11 to the forward path start position (S309). ). For example, when the total number of times that the return of the bar 11 is determined to be insufficient has reached four, it is determined that notification is to be performed, and a predetermined voice message or text message is output (S310). After the notification, the calculation unit 36 initializes a return counter (S311). Thus, every time the total number of times that the return of the bar 11 is determined to be insufficient reaches 4 times, the trainee is notified that the return of the bar 11 is insufficient.

Note that if the rhythm assistance message in step S303, the depth assistance message in step S307, the return assistance message in step S311 and the count sound for counting 1 to 4 beats are output at the same timing, for the trainee For the purpose of notifying highly necessary information, priority should be set as follows. List in descending order of priority.
In the case of forward trip: Depth auxiliary message> Rhythm auxiliary message> Count voice return trip: Return auxiliary message> Rhythm auxiliary message> Count voice Steps S312 to S314: In the calculation unit 36, the position of the bar 11 at the fourth beat is movable. Determine whether the end of the area has been reached. That is, it is determined whether or not the end of the movable range has been reached if it is the forward path, and whether or not the start end of the movable range has been reached if it is the return path. If the end has been reached, it is determined and stored whether the next operation is a forward or return pass (S313), and if the training is not completed, the same processing as described above is repeated again for the reverse movement (S314). .

  Step S315: When the position of the bar 11 at the fourth beat does not reach the end of the movable range, the calculation unit 36 waits for the bar 11 to reach the end of the movable range until the time ΔT1 elapses. . That is, if the time ΔT1 has not elapsed, the following steps S316 to S318 are executed. If the bar 11 does not reach the end of the movable range until the time ΔT1 has elapsed, it is considered that the trainee is tired and the process proceeds to step S319.

  Step S316: If the maximum standby time ΔT1 has not elapsed, the calculation unit 36 detects the position of the bar 11 every time ΔT2 (S316), and determines whether or not the end of the movable range has been reached (S317). ). If it reaches, the advance of the reference position is resumed, and the process proceeds to step S313. If it has not reached, it outputs a voice message or a text message to the trainee, such as “Let's defeat it a little earlier”. In addition, the calculation unit 36 changes the reference signal and stops the progress of the reference position (S318).

Step S319: The computing unit 36 forcibly terminates the training being executed by another program, and this process is also terminated.
"effect"
The training device according to the present invention informs the trainee of the difference between the ideal exercise and the exercise of the trainer, and leads to the correct exercise, so that the trainer is as if training with an instructor and one-on-one. Corrected for correct exercise. By detecting and notifying the direction of deviation, the trainee can be guided to exercise at the correct rhythm. For example, if a delay is detected, a voice message such as “faster” or “slowly” is output if too fast is detected, so that the trainer feels like the instructor is not watching the monitor. Is also led to the right movement. When it is detected that the amplitude of the repetitive motion of the player has become shallower, a voice instruction such as “Let's defeat it a little earlier” is output. By monitoring the amplitude of the repetitive movement, the movement of the trainee can be further optimized. Conversely, when the trainee is exercising properly, notifying that fact maintains the correct exercise and improves the motivation of the trainee.

Further, every time the detection position of the bar 11 deviates from the reference position, a notification of occurrence of deviation is not output every time, but notification of deviation is output at an appropriate interval. Therefore, it is possible to prevent annoying notifications and distract the player, and achieve appropriate exercise by giving the trainee proper attention.
Further, when the shift of the trainee is detected, the progress of the reference position is stopped, and the progress of the reference position is stopped until the detection position of the bar 11 coincides with the stopped reference position. This prevents the reference position and the detection position from shifting steadily and impairs the motivation of the trainee. Further, by stopping the progress of the reference position and waiting for the trainee to catch up, the trainee who is tired can be motivated.

<Other embodiments>
(A) A program for executing the above-described method on a computer and a computer-readable recording medium recording the program are included in the present invention. Here, the program may be downloadable. Examples of the recording medium include a computer readable / writable flexible disk, hard disk, semiconductor memory, CD-ROM, DVD, magneto-optical disk (MO), and others.

  The present invention can be applied to a training device that repeatedly moves a movable part.

Training apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention Example of the training apparatus of FIG. 1 (front perspective view) Conceptual explanatory diagram of personal data stored in the server of FIG. Conceptual explanatory diagram of the reference signal generated by the reference signal generation unit 36a (a) Reference signal when the movable range is 80 ° to 0 ° and four beats (b) The movable signal is 80 ° to 20 ° and three beats Reference signal when An explanatory diagram showing a reference signal and a detection signal (a) An explanatory diagram when the detection signal is delayed or too early with respect to the reference signal (b) An explanatory diagram when the amplitude of the detection signal is smaller than the amplitude of the reference signal An example of an instruction screen output by the instruction unit 36b of FIG. (A) Conceptual diagram of rhythm counter (b) Conceptual diagram of depth counter (c) Conceptual diagram of return counter Explanatory diagram showing changes in reference signal The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the main routine which the calculating part of FIG. 1 performs. The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the sheet position confirmation subroutine which the calculating part of FIG. 1 performs. The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the shift | offset | difference detection process which the calculating part of FIG. 1 performs.

Explanation of symbols

100: Training device 200: Server 30: Control unit 11: Bar 15: Torque motor 36: Calculation unit

Claims (9)

A training device that is used for exercise by applying a load to a movable part capable of repetitive movement with an electric load generator,
A reference signal generating means for generating a predetermined reference signal;
Instructing means for calculating the position of the movable part that repeatedly moves based on a reference signal from the reference signal generating means, and generating instruction data indicating the calculated reference position;
Position detecting means for detecting the position of the movable part during the repetitive motion;
The relative position relationship between the reference position of the movable part calculated by the reference signal generation means and the detection position that is the position of the movable part detected by the position detection means is monitored, and the reference position of the movable part Relative position monitoring means for detecting a predetermined deviation between the detection position and
Informing means for informing the deviation based on the detected deviation when the relative position monitoring means detects the predetermined deviation;
A training apparatus comprising: The load generator is a motor;
The reference signal generating means outputs the reference signal based on the rotation angle and / or rotation speed of the motor,
The relative position monitoring means compares the reference signal with the rotation angle and / or the rotational speed of the motor corresponding to the detection position of the movable part, thereby comparing the reference position of the movable part with the detection position. The training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the positional relationship is monitored. The relative position monitoring means determines whether the detection position of the movable part is advanced or delayed from the reference position of the movable part;
The training device according to claim 1, wherein the notification unit notifies a determination result by the relative position monitoring unit. The relative position monitoring means detects a shift between the detection position and the reference position at the end of the forward path and / or the return path of the movable part;
The training apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the notification unit performs notification for instructing an exerciser to exercise to eliminate a deviation between a detection position of the movable part and a reference position of the movable part. The relative position monitoring means further monitors a time interval at which the deviation does not occur;
2. The notification unit according to claim 1, wherein, when a time interval during which the deviation that is monitored by the relative position monitoring unit does not occur exceeds a predetermined time, the notification unit notifies that the exercise is appropriate. The training device described. A deviation number counting means for counting the number of occurrences of the deviation detected by the relative position monitoring means;
The training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the notification unit performs the shift notification when the number of shifts counted by the shift count counting unit is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. A deviation number counting means for counting the number of occurrences of the deviation detected by the relative position monitoring means;
The reference signal generating means sets a plurality of sections by dividing a repetition width of the repetitive motion,
The relative position monitoring means determines whether or not the deviation occurs at the passage time of one section based on the reference signal,
The training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the notification unit performs the shift notification when the number of shifts counted by the shift number counting unit is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. Image display means for displaying an image based on the instruction data generated by the instruction means;
The relative position monitoring means detects that the deviation between the reference position of the movable part and the detection position of the movable part has been eliminated;
When the relative position monitoring unit detects the deviation, the instruction unit generates instruction data indicating that the movable part is stopped, and then the relative position monitoring unit detects the cancellation of the deviation. The training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein instruction data indicating a position of the movable part that resumes repetitive motion from a stopped position is generated. Image display means for displaying an image based on the instruction data generated by the instruction means;
The relative position monitoring means, when the reference position of the movable part arrives at the end point of the forward or return path of the repetitive movement, if the detection position of the movable part has not yet arrived at the end point, Detect that the detection position arrives at its end point,
The training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the instruction unit generates instruction data indicating that the movable unit is stopped until a detection position of the movable unit coincides with the end point.

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