CA2378156C - Systems and methods for providing an improved exercise device with motivational programming - Google Patents

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CA2378156C
CA2378156C CA002378156A CA2378156A CA2378156C CA 2378156 C CA2378156 C CA 2378156C CA 002378156 A CA002378156 A CA 002378156A CA 2378156 A CA2378156 A CA 2378156A CA 2378156 C CA2378156 C CA 2378156C
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Abstract

Systems and methods for providing exercise devices with motivational programming (54). The present invention is particularly well suited to exercise devices that utilize one or more motors (30), and/or other electrically driven actuators to control one or more operating parameters of the exercise device. The present invention contemplates the use of programming that includes motivational content, and one or more control signals (64) synchronized with the motivational content for controlling operation of the exercise device. The motivational content preferably includes audio, and/or video (56) designed to simulate a group exercise setting. In addition, the motivational content can include instructional, and educational content for the benefit of the user. The programming can be live or prerecorded, can be broadcast over available broadcast channels, cable, satellite, the inter-net or any other means suitable for transmitting audio, and/or video signals. The present invention also includes means for reproducing the programming, including the motivational content along with the synchronized control signals.

Description

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN IMPROVED
EXERCISE DEVICE WITH MOTIVATIONAL PROGRAMMING

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to exercise equipment and, more specifically, to systems and methods for providing improved exercise devices in combination with motivational programming.
In an attempt to improve their health and physical conditioning, consumers are purchasing home exercise devices in record quantities. One common problem with home exercise equipment is motivating the purchaser to use the device on a consistent and ongoing basis. In addition, many exercise devices involve repetitive actions, which can quickly become tedious and boring to a person exercising alone.
In recent years, health clubs have organized various exercise classes and routines involving a group setting. In the proper setting, a group approach to exercise creates a synergy, whereby individual members of the class derive encouragement and motivation from other members of the group. In addition, group settings promote a healthy sense of competition among group members. Initially, such group fitness and exercise classes typically involved aerobics, traditionally performed without the use of any ancillary exercise equipment or devices. In recent years, however, the group work out approach has been extended to classes that utilize various exercise devices. Take, for example, the recent rise in popularity of "Spinning Classes," in which each participant operates his or her own stationery exercise cycle in a group setting, with a coach or instructor leading the group through a prescribed program or routine. Similarly, with recent advances in the design of treadmills, it is possible to have "Treadmill Classes" wherein an instructor not only leads and motivates the group, but the instructor is also able to control the operation of the treadmills of all of the class participants from a single control panel.
One of the primary disadvantages with group training, however, is that it is typically available only at health clubs and, therefore, is not as convenient as exercising in the privacy and comfort of one's own home. It would, therefore, be a definite advancement in the art of home exercise equipment to provide the desirable benefits of group exercise by providing motivational, interactive programming that simulates a group exercise setting in the home.
Some efforts have been made in the prior art to introduce a level of "interactivity"
into exercise machines. For example, U.S. Patent No. 5,489,249 discloses a video exercise control system in which a video cassette recorder or similar device is coupled, via a hard wired connection, to an exercise machine, such as a treadmill, and wherein the speed and inclination of the treadmill are controlled by the VCR in synchronization with prerecorded audiovideo presentations. U.S. Patent No. 5,645,509 discloses a remote exercise control system in which an exercise machine, such as a treadmill, which includes a control console that communicates via a communications module with an evaluation module located at a remote location. Signals indicative of the operating parameters of the treadmill are transmitted from the treadmill to the evaluation module, and control signals are transmitted from the remote evaluation module for controlling the operating parameters of the treadmill. U.S. Patent No. 5,888,172 is representative of another approach found in the prior art, wherein an exercise device is coupled, via hard wired connection, to a video game device, such that the operating parameters of the exercise device are used as inputs to the video game controller, which then produces a motovational video display based on the inputs received. These approaches, however, do not facilitate live, interactive communications between a treadmill user at home and a trainer or coach in a remote location, which allow the trainer or coach to control the operating parameters of the user's treadmill on a real time basis.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing exercise devices with motivational programming. The present invention is particularly well suited to exercise devices that utilize one or more motors and/or other electrically driven actuators that control one or more operating parameters of the exercise device. The present invention contemplates the use of programming that includes motivational content and one or more control signals, synchronized with the motivational content, for controlling operation of the exercise device. The motivational content preferably includes audio and/or video designed to simulate a group exercise setting. In addition, the motivational content can include instructional and educational content for the benefit of the user. The programming can be live or prerecorded and can be broadcast over conventional broadcast channels, cable, satellite, the internet or any other means suitable for transmitting audio and/or video signals. Alternatively, the programming can be prerecorded and stored on a storage medium, such as audio cassette tapes, compact discs, mini-discs, videotapes, laser discs, digital video discs, computer diskettes or any other storage medium suitable for the storage and reproduction of audio and/or video signals.
The present invention also includes means for reproducing the programming, including the motivational content along with the synchronized control signals. Finally, the present invention includes means for decoding the control signals and for controlling the operation of the exercise device in synchronization with the motivational content.
These advantages in addition to other advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by the practice of the invention. The objects and advantages of the invention may be realized and obtained by means of the instruments and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In order that the manner in which the above-recited and other advantages and objects of the invention are obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective illustration of a reorienting treadmill with the tread base positioned in a first position for a user to perform exercises;
Figure 2 is a perspective illustration of a reorienting treadmill with the tread base positioned in a second or storage position;
Figure 3 is a partial plan view of portions of the reorienting treadmill illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 with the treadmill oriented in the second or storage position and with the bottom cover removed, revealing some of the internal components of the treadmill;
Figure 4 is a partial exploded perspective view of the inclination mechanism incorporated into the treadmill illustrated in Figures 1 through 3;
Figure 5 is a functional block diagram of one presently preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 6 is a functional block diagram of another presently preferred embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 7 is a functional block diagram of yet another presently preferred embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The present invention is directed to exercise devices that include one or more motors or other electrically driven actuators used to control one or more operating parameters of the exercise device. While the invention will be described in the context of a motorized treadmill, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to any particular type of exercise device. To the contrary, the present invention can be readily adapted to any motorized exercise device or any other exercise device that utilizes stepper motors, solenoids or any other electrically driven actuator to control any operating parameter of the device, such as speed, resistance, inclination or other similar operating parameters. As used herein, the term "exercise devices" shall refer broadly to any type of exercise machine, including, but not limited to, treadmills, exercise cycles, nordic style ski exercise devices, rowers, steppers, and elliptical or striding exercise devices.
Referring now to Figures 1 through 4 generally, which depict a typical motorized, reorienting treadmill 10. Treadmill 10 includes a control panel 12 supported on a generally upright support structure 14 and a tread base 16. The tread base 16 typically consists of a pair of side rails 18 and 20, a front pulley 22 and a rear pulley 24 disposed between and supported by the side rails 18 and 20, and a continuous belt 26 extending between and around front and rear pulleys 22 and 24. A wooden deck 28 typically supports the upper run of belt 26. As best seen in Figure 3, front pulley 22 is mechanically coupled to an electric tread drive motor 30 by means of pulleys 32 and 34 and a drive belt 36. Motor 30 also incorporates an inertial flywhee138 and is electrically coupled to a treadmill controller 40. The operation of motor 30, and thus the speed of belt 26, is controlled by treadmill controller 40, either in response to direct input by the user through various input devices 42 (e.g., switches, rheostats, etc.) located on control panel 12 or in response to programming stored in nonvolatile memory incorporated into treadmill controller 40. Visual indicators relating to the operational status of treadmill 10, such as speed, inclination, duration of the work out, etc., are provided to the user through one or more output devices 44 located on control panel 12. Typical output devices 44 include LED displays and/or LCD displays.
In addition to the ability to control and vary the speed of belt 26, treadmill 10 also permits the degree of inclination of tread base 16 relative to the floor to be varied.
Typically, this is accomplished through the use of an inclination drive motor that raises or lowers one end of tread base 16 relative to the other end. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 through 4, a pair of rear feet 46 and 48 are rotatably attached to the rear of portion of side rails 18 and 20. As best seen in Figures 3 and 4, feet 46 and 48 are also mechanically coupled through a shaft 50 to an inclination drive motor 52, which causes feet 46 and 48 to pivot about their points of pivotal attachment to side rails 18 and 20, thereby selectively raising or lowering the rear end of tread base 16 relative to the front end thereof. Motor 52 is also electrically coupled to, and controlled by the treadmill controller 40, either in response to direct user input through the input devices 42 located on control panel 12 or to programming stored in nonvolatile memory incorporated into treadmill controller 40.

Again, neither the particular exercise device nor the particular design of a given exercise device is intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
Rather, the present invention has broad application for any number of exercise devices.
In the present invention, programming is used that contains both motivational 5 content and one or more control signals. The control signals are synchronized with the motivational content and are designed to control one or more operating parameters of the exercise device, such as treadmill 10, in synchronization with the motivational content of the programming. As used herein, the term "motivational content" is used to broadly refer to any audio material, including dialog, narration, sound effects and/or music, either alone or in combination with video material. In one presently preferred embodiment of the present invention, the motivational content consists of an audiovideo presentation of a personal trainer and others engaged in a series of exercises of varying difficulty using treadmills. The motivational content includes voice-overs by the trainer, consisting of dialog designed to instruct and encourage the user of treadmill 10, and accompanying background music. The tone and tempo of both the dialog and the background music is selected to match the intensity of the workout. While the foregoing selections are provided by way of example, it should be understood that the selection of the particular audio and video used to motivate and inspire the user of treadmill 10 is virtually limitless and is left to the imagination of the producer of the motivational content.
As mentioned above, the programming also contains control signals for controlling one or more operational parameters of the exercise device. In the case of treadmill 10, the programming includes control signals that control the speed of belt 28, as well as signals that control the degree of inclination of tread base 16.
Furthermore, the control signals are synchronized with the motivational programming such that the intensity of the operation of treadmill 10 coincides with the intensity of the motivational content of the programming, and vice versa.
The programming may be either performed live or prerecorded. Whether live or prerecorded, programming incorporating audio and video can be transmitted via existing broadcast technology, including television broadcast over the airwaves, via cable, via satellite, via telephone lines, via the internet or any other suitable transmission technology or medium. Similarly, programming containing only audio can be transmitted via existing radio broadcast technology, including over the airwaves, via cable, via satellite, via telephone lines, via the internet or any other suitable transmission technology or medium. In this way, the present invention is compatible with existing conventional broadcast technologies and can interface with existing audio and/or video components commonly found in homes, thereby reducing the overall cost of the exercise device.
The programming may also be prerecorded and stored on a suitable storage medium. Any form of storage medium that is suitable for storing audio and/or video signals or data can be used and is within the scope of the present invention.
For example, programming that contains only audio can be stored on audio cassette tapes, compact discs (CDs), mini-discs (MDs), computer diskettes or any other storage media suitable for storing audio programming. Similarly, programming that contains both audio and video can be stored on videotapes, laser discs (LDs), digital video discs (DVDs), computer diskettes or any other storage media suitable for storing audiovideo programming.
The present invention also includes means for reproducing the programming. The particular reproducing means is selected based on either the manner in which the programming is transmitted (e.g., television or radio signals) or the storage media on which the programming is stored (e.g., tape player for audio tape, CD player for CDs, MD player for MDs, VCR for videotapes, LD player for LDs, DVD player for DVDs, personal computer for computer diskettes, etc.). In addition, the reproducing means can either be separate and distinct from treadmill 10 (as reflected in Figures 5 and 6) or, alternatively, the reproducing means can be integrated into treadmill 10 itself (as reflected in Figure 7). The advantage with the former is that it enables treadmill 10 to interface and operate with existing audio and/or video components (e.g., televisions, home stereos, computers, etc.) that may already be found in the home and does not significantly increase the cost of treadmill 10.
The present invention also includes means, responsive to the control signals, for controlling the operation of treadmill 10. Where the reproducing means is separate and distinct from treadmill 10 (Figures 5 and 6), the control means comprises sensor means for sensing and converting the audio portion of the reproduced programming to an electrical signal, means for decoding said control signals, and means for driving said one or more motors or other electrically driven actuators in response to the decoded control signal. In one presently preferred embodiment, the sensor means is preferably a condenser microphone incorporated into the control panel 12 of treadmill 10.
As the programming is reproduced by the reproducing means, the condenser microphone picks up the audio portion of the programming and converts or transforms the audio portion of the programming back into an electric signal. The output of the microphone is electrically coupled to decoder circuitry, which detects, separates out the control signals from the rest of the programming and interprets or decodes the control signals. The driving means, which is electrically coupled to the output of the decoder circuitry, drives the appropriate motors or actuators of treadmill 10 in response to the control signals received through the microphone as part of the programming. For example, when the tempo of the motivational content increases, the programming will contain a control signal to increase the speed of main motor 26 which, in turn, increases the speed of belt 36. As discussed in more detail below, the control signals are superimposed on the audio signal of the motivational content and are picked up by the microphone. The decoder circuitry then distinguishes between the control signal and the audio portion of the motivational content (i.e., dialog, sound effects, music), interprets the control signals and then provides the appropriate control signals to the appropriate motor or actuator of treadmill 10. Where the reproducing means is integrated into treadmill 10 (Figure 7), a sensor means or microphone is not required. Instead, the output of the reproducing means is directly, electrically coupled to the decoder circuitry.
The presently preferred format for encoding the control signals will now be discussed. It should again be understood that the method of encoding set forth below is representative only and is not intended to limit the scope of this invention.
Any number of encoding schemes, which are known to those skilled in the art, could be used to carry out, and are encompassed within, the scope of the present invention. In one presently preferred embodiment, the control signals are carried on a 2 kHz carrier signal, with each control signal consisting of two transmission bursts, each burst having three bytes of data.
The second burst is intended to exactly duplicate the first burst for error checking purposes. The first byte of data of each burst indicates the desired speed of the treadmill, the second byte of data indicates the desired inclination of the tread base 16, and the third byte is a checksum of the first and second bytes. The control signals also preferably use standard RS232 protocol. Each control signal, including both bursts, is typically less than one-quarter second in duration. Each byte consists of 8 bits of data, giving a high degree of resolution for controlling treadmill speed and the degree of inclination.
In one presently preferred embodiment, each time a control signal is inserted into the programming, the control signal entirely suppresses the audio portion of the motivational content for the duration of the control signal. As a result, the control signals are audible to the user, which also provides an audible cue or warning to the user that one or more operating parameters of treadmill 10 is about to change.
As alluded to above, the control signals are detected and decoded by a control signal decoder, which verifies that the control signal has the proper 2 kHz carrier frequency, checks to make sure that the control signal is otherwise properly formatted, and checks for errors. The decoder then passes the appropriate control signals to the processor, which in turn controls the appropriate operating parameters of the treadmill.
Reference is now made to Figure 5, which is a functional block diagram of one presently preferred embodiment of the invention, wherein the programming is transmitted from a location remote from the treadmill 10. As alluded to above, the invention comprises means for reproducing the programming and means responsive to control signals encoded in the programming for controlling one or more operating parameters of treadmill 10 in synchronization with the motivational content of the programming. In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 5, the structure corresponding to the reproducing means consists of conventional broadcast transmission equipment 54 in combination with a conventional audio and/or video receiver and playback device 56. Where, for example, the programming is transmitted via a television signal, receiver and playback device 56 may comprise a conventional television. Where the programming is transmitted via a radio signal, receiver and playback device 56 may comprise a conventional radio or home stereo receiver. In any event, the audio portion of the programming is reproduced by receiver and playback device 56 through a speaker 58. The video portion, if any, of the programming is displayed by receiver and playback device 56 through a suitable video display 60, such as a CRT, LCD or other similar device suitable for displaying video.
The invention also comprises means, responsive to control signals encoded in the programming, for controlling one or more operating parameters of treadmill 10 in synchronization with the motivational content of the programming, which comprises (i) sensor means for sensing and converting the audio portion of the reproduced programming into an electrical signal, (ii) means for decoding the control signals, and (iii) means for driving one or more operating parameters of the exercise device in response to the decoded control signals. In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 5, the structure corresponding the sensor means comprises a microphone 62, which is integrated into the treadmills 10, preferably as part of the control panel 12. Microphone 62 receives the reproduced programming in the form of acoustic sound waves produced by speaker 58 and converts the received acoustic signals into an electric signal. The output of microphone 62 is received by control signal decoder circuit 64, which comprises the means for decoding the control signals. As discussed previously, decoder circuit 64 detects and identifies properly formatted control signals by checking for the proper 2 kHz carrier frequency and checking for errors by comparing the values of the first two bytes against the checksum contained in the third byte. Once decoder circuit confirms that a properly formatted control signal has been received, it then breaks down the control signal and separates out the speed control portion contained in the first byte from the inclination control portion contained in the second byte and passes the appropriate control signals to processor 66, which in turn adjusts the speed of tread motor 30 and/or the position of inclination motor 48 as dictated by the received control signal.
Reference is now made to Figure 6, which is a functional block diagram illustrating another presently preferred embodiment of the invention. The embodiment of Figure 6 differs from that illustrated in Figure 5 only in that it is intended to be used with programming that is stored on a player-readable storage medium, as opposed to be transmitted from a remote location via conventional broadcast channels. In this embodiment, the playback device 56 is selected based on the type of storage media on which the programming is recorded or otherwise stored. In all other material respects, the embodiment illustrated in Figure 6 fimctions essentially the same as the embodiment illustrated in Figure 5.
While the embodiments illustrated in Figures 5 and 6 both contemplate the use of a speaker and microphone as the presently preferred means of transferring the audio portion of the programming between receiver and playback device 56 and treadmill 10, it should be understood that other devices could readily be used to perform the same function. For example, an RF transmitter connected to receiver and playback device 56 and a compatible RF receiver connected to treadmill 10 could be used in place of speaker 58 and microphone 62. Similarly, an infrared transmitter and compatible infrared receiver could also be used to accomplish the same function.
Referring now to Figure 7, which is a functional block diagram of yet another presently preferred embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, playback device 56 is incorporated into treadmill 10, thereby eliminating the need for separate audio and/or video equipment. Where in the programming comprises only audio, playback device 56 preferably comprises an audio cassette player, a CD player, a MD
player or other suitable audio playback device that is compatible with the format on which the programming is recorded or otherwise stored. Similarly, if the programming includes both audio and video, playback device 56 preferably comprises a display suitable for displaying video images in combination with either a video cassette player, a DVD player or a LD player. Preferably, the speakers 58 and/or video display 60 of the playback device 56 are incorporated into control panel 12 of treadmill 10.
The embodiment illustrated in Figure 7 differs from the embodiments illustrated in Figures 5 and 6 in that it does not require the use of a separate sensor for sensing and converting the reproduced audio portion of the programming. Rather, the output of playback device is coupled not only to speaker 58 and/or video display 60, but is also electrically coupled to the input of control signal decoder circuit 64. In all other material respects, the embodiment illustrated in Figure 7 functions essentially the same as the embodiment illustrated in Figure 5.
Yet another embodiment of the present invention facilitates true interactive communications between a user, operating an exercise device in his or her own home, 5 and a trainer or coach located at a remote location, wherein the trainer or coach can observe the user and control the user's exercise device remotely. In this embodiment, the exercise device incorporates a microphone, a video camera, a processor means, and a communications module, such as a modem. At the user's location, audio data is captured by the microphone and video data is captured by the video camera, which is then 10 processed by the processor means by known methods. The exercise device is also preferably equipped with various sensors that detect the operating parameters of the exercise device, such as belt speed, degree of inclication, etc., and from which outputs are derived that are indicative of the present operating state of the exercise device at any given point in time. The audio, video and operating parameter data is then transmitted to the remote location for reproduction, viewing and monitoring by the trainer/coach at the remote location with minimal delays. In this embodiment, the preferred data transmission medium is a telephone line and a global computer network, such as the internet. The invention is, however, not limited to the specific transmission medium, but may easily be adapted to other transmission media.
Similarly, audio and video data of the trainer/coach is captured and processed at the remote location and transmitted to the user for reproduction and viewing by the user with minimal delays. In addition, the trainer/coach is able to transmit control signals, encoded in the manner discussed above, to control, in real time, various operating parameters of the user's exercise device. In this manner, the exercise device of the present invention facilitates true interactive communications between a user exercising in his or her own home and a trainer/coach located in a remote location and control of the exercise device by the trainer/coach from the remote location.
The present invention is also directed to improved methods of operating an exercise device consistent with the teachings set forth above. In accordance with the present invention, the method includes the steps of (i) producing programming having motivational content and one or more control signals for controlling one or more parameters of an exercise device, (ii) transmitting the programming from a location remote from the exercise device; (iii) receiving and reproducing the transmitted programming; (iv) decoding the control signals, and (v) adjusting operating parameters of the exercise device in response to the decoded control signals such that the operation of the exercise device is synchronized with said motivation content. The actions corresponding to each of the foregoing steps are the same as and consistent with the teachings directed to apparatus discussed in detail above.
From the foregoing description, it will be apparent that the present invention provides advantages and features not previously found in the prior art. For example, the present invention provides exercise devices that incorporate a standardized interface for receiving and decoding control signals embedded in multimedia programming for controlling various operating parameters of the exercise device in synchronization with the multimedia programming. In addition, the present invention provides home exercise devices that are capable of simulating a group or class workout environment and synchronizing operation of the exercises devices with motivational programming. The present invention also provides improved exercise devices, wherein programming containing motivational content and control signals can be reproduced using audio and/or video playback devices commonly found in the home, such as televisions, VCRs, home stereo equipment and the like, and the exercise device can decode and utilize the control signals to synchronize operation of the exercise device with the motivational content.
The present invention facilitates the use of interchangeable, multimedia programming that is external to the exercise device itself, making it possible to quickly and easily "program" the exercise device to perform an endless variety of exercise routines, accompanied by motivational content which is limited only be the imagination of producers of multimedia programming. The present invention also provides flexibility, in that the multimedia programming may be broadcast, either live or at a later time, from a location remote from the location of the exercise device or, alternatively, the multimedia programming can be recorded and/or stored on a suitable storage medium and reproduced at the convenience of the user. The present invention also facilitates live, iiiteractive communications between a treadmill user at home and a trainer or coach in a remote location, wluch allows the trainer or coach to control the operating parameters of the user's treadmill on a live, real time basis.
Although preferred embodiments of the invention are described herein in detail, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that variations may be-made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the claims.

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WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. An improved exercise device having one or more motors or other electrically driven actuators for controlling one or more operating parameters of said exercise device, the improved exercise device comprising in combination:
programming having motivational content and one or more control signals synchronized with said motivational content for controlling said one or more operating parameters of said exercise device, said motivational content comprising at least one of an audio portion and a video portion, said one or more control signals being superimposed in said audio portion of said motivational content;
means for reproducing said programming; and means, responsive to said reproduced one or more control signals superimposed in said audio portion of said motivational content, for controlling said operating parameters of said exercise device in synchronization with said motivational content.
2. The improved exercise device of claim 1 wherein the programming comprises a television broadcast.
3. The improved exercise device of claim 1 wherein the programming comprises a radio broadcast.
4. The improved exercise device of claim 2 or 3 wherein the broadcast is live.
5. The improved exercise device of claim 2 or 3 wherein the broadcast is prerecorded.
6. The improved exercise device of claim 2 or 3 wherein the broadcast is transmitted over the air waves.
7. The improved exercise device of claim 2 or 3 wherein the broadcast is transmitted via cable.
8. The improved exercise device of claim 2 or 3 wherein the broadcast is transmitted via satellite.
9. The improved exercise device of claim 2 or 3 wherein the broadcast is transmitted via the internet.
10. The improved exercise device of claim 1 wherein the programming is prerecorded and stored on a suitable storage medium.
11. The improved exercise device of claim 10 wherein the motivational content comprises only audio.
12. The improved exercise device of claim 11 wherein the programming is stored on a cassette tape.
13. The improved exercise device of claim 11 wherein the programming is stored on a compact disc.
14. The improved exercise device of claim 11 wherein the programming is stored on a mini-disc.
15. The improved exercise device of claim 11 wherein the programming is stored on computer diskette.
16. The improved exercise device of claim 10 wherein the motivational content comprises synchronized audio and video.
17. The improved exercise device of claim 16 wherein the programming is stored on a videotape.
18. The improved exercise device of claim 16 wherein the programming is stored on a laser disc.
19. The improved exercise device of claim 16 wherein the programming is stored on a digital video disc.
20. The improved exercise device of claim 16 wherein the programming is stored on computer diskette.
21. The improved exercise device of claim 1 wherein said means for reproducing the programming is integrated into said exercise device.
22. The improved exercise device of claim 1 wherein said means for reproducing the programming is separate and distinct from said exercise device.
23. The improved exercise device of claim 21 or 22 wherein said means for reproducing the programming comprises a television.
24. The improved exercise device of claim 21 or 22 wherein said means for reproducing the programming comprises a television and a videotape player.
25. The improved exercise device of claim 21 or 22 wherein said means for reproducing the programming comprises a television and a laser disc player.
26. The improved exercise device of claim 21 or 22 wherein said means for reproducing the programming comprises a television and a digital video disc player.
27. The improved exercise device of claim 21 or 22 wherein said means for reproducing the programming comprises an audio playback system.
28. The improved exercise device of claim 21 or 22 wherein said means for reproducing the programming comprises an audio playback system incorporating a radio receiver.
29. The improved exercise device of claim 21 or 22 wherein said means for reproducing the programming comprises an audio playback system and a cassette tape player.
30. The improved exercise device of claim 21 or 22 wherein said means for reproducing the programming comprises an audio playback system and a compact disc player.
31. The improved exercise device of claim 21 or 22 wherein said means for reproducing the programming comprises an audio playback system and a mini-disc player.
32. The improved exercise device of claim 21 wherein said controlling means comprises:
means for decoding said control signals having an input and an output, the input of said decoding means being electrically coupled to the output of said reproducing means; and means, electrically coupled to the output of said decoding means, for driving said one or more motors or other electrically driven actuators in response to the decoded control signal.
33. The improved exercise device of claim 22 wherein said controlling means comprises:

sensor means for sensing and converting the audio portion of the reproduced programming to an electrical signal, the sensor means having an output for outputting said electrical signal;

means for decoding said control signals from said audio portion of the reproduced programming, said means having an input and an output, the input of said decoding means being electrically coupled to the output of said sensing means;
and means, electrically coupled to the output of said decoding means, for driving said one or more motors or other electrically driven actuators in response to the decoded control signal.
34. The improved exercise device of claim 33 wherein said reproducing means comprises a loudspeaker and said sensor means comprises a microphone.
35. The improved exercise device of claim 33 wherein said reproducing means comprises an RF transmitter and said sensor means comprises an RF receiver.
36. The improved exercise device of claim 33 wherein said reproducing means comprises an infrared transmitter and said sensor means comprises an infrared receiver.
37. A method of operating an exercise device having one or more motors or other electrically driven actuators for controlling one or more operating parameters of said exercise device, the method comprising:

the step of producing programming having motivational content and one or more control signals for controlling said one or more operating parameters of said exercise device, wherein said one or more control signals are synchronized with said motivational content and said motivational content comprises at least one of an audio portion and a video portion, said one or more control signals being superimposed in said audio portion of said motivational content;

the step of transmitting said programming from a location remote from said exercise device;

the step of receiving and reproducing the transmitted programming;
the step of decoding said control signals from said audio portion of said reproduced programming by said exercise device; and the step of adjusting said one or more operating parameters of said exercise device in response to said decoded control signals, wherein the operation of said exercise device is synchronized with said motivational content.
38. The method of claim 37, wherein the transmitting step comprises broadcasting said programming over air waves.
39. The method of claim 37, wherein the transmitting step comprises broadcasting said programming via cable.
40. The method of claim 37, wherein the transmitting step comprises broadcasting said programming via satellite.
41. The method of claim 37, wherein the transmitting step comprises broadcasting said programming over the internet.
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