DE102006019385A1 - Physical training and mental stimulation method for maintaining or improving physical and mental fitness, involves carrying out recognition and response system according to predetermination of right parameters by system - Google Patents

Abstract

The method involves carrying out a recognition and response system according to the predetermination of the right parameters by the system. The recognition and observation of the compliance of the right parameters takes place with the corresponding signaling while quitting the predetermined parameters with additional adjustment of the parameter in the human modification affecting the training method. An independent claim is also included for a device with training device, signal input medium, signal output medium and data processing medium.

Description

The The invention relates to a method and a device for a training system for physical exercise and mental stimulation.

State of technology

It is known to be the motivation, a physically exhausting or to carry out unpleasant training, on the one hand from a continuous training progress or Training success depends. On the other hand, above all the long-term motivation for such a Training decisive determined by the subjectively perceived fun during the workout. This positive training experience can be through the physical toughening up self-generated and / or by an additional mental stimulation, giving a positive mental and emotional stimulus with distracting and / or has stimulating effects.

Out The prior art is known that stationary exercise equipment, the only the physical toughening up enable, lead to monotonous workouts that are already short term the motivation and motivation of the trainers strong reduce and thus ultimately endanger the training success. It is known to be exercise equipment therefore often with the possibility to watch TV or listen to the radio be equipped to distract the trainee a bit To offer training. Learns through it the exerciser, however, no targeted training support. The Distraction can even neglect the actual training goal to lead.

Further is known for Training equipment different Simulators of various sports activities to distract the exercisers such as jogging, climbing, skiing, Swimming, cycling. However, experience shows that the Although simulators described a certain short-term improvement the training situation, but often by the realistic replica of low-season endurance sports not suitable in the medium term are to maintain the motivational and thus training level.

today known exercise equipment to carry out the physical toughening up are in particular bicycle trainers or ergometers (sitting, lying), Elliptical trainer or elliptical trainer, stepper, climber, rowing machine, full body trainer and treadmills. The mentioned training devices allow the execution of ergometry, with important training parameters especially the Heart rate, performance, exercise speed such as. the speed, the training time and the calorie consumption are. Furthermore, also vibration training equipment to the physical toughening up suitable.

at known exercise equipment is not it easy to on the one hand, the exercisers successfully from the perceived physical To distract effort by mental stimulation and on the other hand to motivate the trainees in a successful way Support training and training deficiencies automatically detect and improve.

task

Of the The invention is therefore based on the object of specifying a method that a purposeful physical Training allows at the same time coupled in a special way with the physical training mental stimulation. The task solves a procedure with the features of claim 1

To The beginning of the training will be for a certain period of time and a specific device type Training plan created or set. This defines the fundamental Training goal such as Fat loss or endurance training and will Either created together with a trainer or can be given out Standard training plans to be selected. In the course of the creation and coordination of the training plan takes place prefers a distinction as to whether it is an untrained person, a trained person or an athlete. Furthermore can for groups of people with special training programs specified become. In particular, allows the method according to the invention, appropriate training programs for the body and mentally limited User, for the treatment of diseases or degenerative phenomena on human movement and thinking apparatus, rehabilitation accidents or medical procedures and for geriatrics and support.

Around the training for the organism so precisely as possible to shape and to the procedure for training accompaniment and mental Suggestion to be able to tune in a special way to the user furthermore for the training plan person-specific data, especially the age, weight, Gender, height of the person and / or determines the target heart rate.

If the training plan is available, the trainee can select the application for training support and mental stimulation. The user has applications for pure information consumption, applications for information processing and applications in the form of training games.

Based on the training plan, the link between the different training parameters with the different parameters to control the applications for training support and mental Stimulation through a mathematical functional relationship. By the appropriate coupling the physical activity with mentally stimulating content while training monitoring will be a significant improvement over traditional training methods achieved. The motivation to train is maintained longer, which supports the long-term training success. The training takes place respectively in the predetermined optimal training area instead. By the way Improved training progress will be the motivation of the workout continue to be decisive elevated.

trained the user in a defined interval or training area according to the predetermined Training plan, so behave the applications for training support and mental stimulation in a beneficial to the user Way. exceeds or the user falls below the predetermined optimal training requirements of respective training parameters or moves away from the predetermined Training point, so change the applications automatically behave in a manner that that the user is motivated, the predetermined training requirements better to follow. The way of behavior change is due to the predetermined functional relationship between the respective parameter sets certainly.

Has the used Training device on suitable Adjustment mechanisms, so will be automatic, based on the determined Deviations, the adjustment, in particular the mechanical adjustment, of the training device adapted as appropriate, allowing the exerciser to intuitively get back into the right training area is returned.

Leave now the exercising person the predetermined training area, strengthened the above-mentioned effect according to the predetermined one functional context and the exercising person is additionally in expedient manner visually and acoustically to the respective sub-optimal training parameters A directed statement for correction is made or made the suboptimal training parameter. The further the trainee away from the predetermined range, the more urgent the notes are presented. The way of presenting the Hints will be through the predetermined functional context determined between the respective parameter sets. exceeds the exercising person has critical predetermined limits, e.g. the maximum heart rate, so interrupts also for security reasons inventive method the predetermined training session automatically and offsets the training device into a condition for expedient immediate Return of the Trainees into a non-critical area, e.g. through the start a cooling program.

During each Trainings, the training parameters are continuously recorded and saved. After each training will be additionally the current training schedule with date and user data, the current Training level and the current status of the application for training support and mental stimulation stored. Based on this data the user can do another workout without further Start configuration effort. By evaluating the stored history of training data will be the analysis of the physical condition and a Control of training progress allows. The inventive method recognizes the status and changes of the physical State and fits the original one Training plan according to the parameters for controlling the application for training support and mental stimulation automatically to the respective circumstances. This will be a more focused and continuous Training progress achieved. The training goal changes or the training requirements, if necessary, the current training plan adapted by the user or a coach according to the circumstances become.

According to the invention by the procedure a clear and easy to understand Presentation and adaptation of the training plan, the parameters and the functional connections supported.

Of the Invention is also based on the object of providing a device in as possible simple manner allows the inventive method according to claim 1 perform. This task is solved a device having the features of patent claim 4.

The inventive device is characterized by a simple and functional design off and allows an effective workout, with simultaneous mental stimulation to Reduction of the subjectively felt physical training load.

The device for the purpose of carrying out the method according to the invention is a training device for physical exercise, preferably a bicycle trainer / ergometer (sitting, lying), crosstrainer / elliptical trainer, treadmill, rowing machine, stepper, climber, Ganzkörpertrai ner, vibration trainer or a specially developed for therapeutic purposes or special training purposes device based. The training device used here has suitable sensors / actuators with which the training parameters are determined and influenced preferably watts, distance covered, heart rate, speed or cadence, training resistance or inclination of the tread of a treadmill. If required, the devices can be combined with other sensors to measure biometric data such as blood pressure, lactate or body fat.

Regarding the coupling with applications for training support and mental Stimulation the used training device over the technical possibility on the one hand to transmit the training parameters to the applications and on the other hand to receive parameters from the applications and to process.

The inventive device is further characterized by an additional signal input means to control the applications for training support and mental Stimulation by the user. This can be more visual, acoustic and be mechanical nature and mobile or stationary trained. Is this Signal input means as stationary designed manual input means, this can be appropriate and attached to the above training devices without further aids become. Furthermore, the signal input means may be provided by the exerciser be used without the trainee having to change the training posture, so that in particular special functional surfaces, such as e.g. the sensors for measuring the heart rate can be used undisturbed.

When visual output means reaches above all a screen formed as a tube screen, Plasma screen or TFT display and / or a projector used. Independently from the selected one visual output means is by means of the device according to the invention the training status is conveyed visually to the viewer. With the output means are conveniently the Ergometriedaten and the applications for spiritual stimulation.

Finally, it allows the device according to the invention user, training, and application-specific data at termination a workout for to save the further use and this at the start of training reload and assign user-specific.

further developments and particular embodiments of the invention are in the following Description of an embodiment and the dependent claims specified.

embodiment

The Invention is described below with reference to the drawings embodiments explained in more detail. It demonstrate:

1 a schematic representation of the device components as a block diagram,

2 the schematic representation of the information flow between the user and the device according to the invention,

3 the schematic representation of the operation of the application for training support and information presentation and the application for training support and information processing,

4 exemplifies the functional relationship between training parameters and the parameters for controlling the applications of the training accompaniment and information presentation and the application for training support and information processing,

5 shows the schematic representation of the operation of the application for training accompaniment game character

6 shows by way of example the functional relationship between training parameters and the parameters for controlling the application for training support with game character,

7 a schematic representation for the visual mapping of the training parameters, the applications for mental stimulation and further information on a visual output means,

8th and 9 the schematic representation of the signal input means,

10 the spatial arrangement of the device in conjunction with a visual output means, which is designed as a screen.

The device according to the invention is in 1 schematically illustrated and includes an information processing unit 1 , This can be designed as an external information processing unit, or directly as an internal information processing unit of the training device 4 be integrated into the training device. In the case of an external information processing unit 1 this is about an electrical cable 6 with the training device 4 connected. This connection is optional as well wirelessly formed by radio or infrared connections, but preferably as a Bluetooth connection. The communication interface associated with the connection 6 between the information processing unit 1 and the training device 4 is preferably implemented according to the CSAFE standard or a specification comparable to the CSAFE standard. The training device 4 delivers to the information processing unit 1 Data regarding the current training parameters, device type and device settings. In the opposite direction provides the information processing unit 1 Setting parameter of the training device 4 back. The training device 4 is preferably designed as a bicycle trainer / ergometer (sitting, lying), elliptical trainer / elliptical trainer, treadmill, rowing machine, stepper, climber, full body trainer, vibration trainer or a specially designed for therapeutic purposes or special training purposes device. The information processing unit 1 is over a cable 5 to the visual output device 2 connected, which is preferably designed as a screen (tube, plasma, TFT). The visual output device 2 However, it can also be formed from a plurality of individual display units or as a projector. The visual output device 2 also has a connection for the electrical power supply by a power source 13 , Optionally, the power source may be separate from the information processing unit 1 be arranged or the information processing unit 1 can for the visual output device 2 in conjunction with an electrical cable 14 serve as a power source. Also the information processing unit 1 has a connection for the electrical power supply by a power source 13 ,

Further, to the information processing means 1 an additional signal input means 3 communication technology via a wireless radio link or infrared connection 8th preferably via Bluetooth or optionally with an electric cable 7 connected. Preferably, the underlying standard is USB with regard to the transmission protocol and the technical specification of the communication connection.

Furthermore, the information processing unit has 1 an interface 9 for a storage medium or a data medium for retrieving the training plan and for continuously storing the training parameters during training. After each training, the current training plan with date and user data, the current training level and the current status of the application for training support and mental stimulation are also stored in order to ensure a proper continuation of the training plan at the next training session. The storage medium or the data carrier can locally in the information processing unit 1 be firmly integrated. In this case, the storage medium or the data carrier is preferably formed as a hard disk with a convenient storage capacity to accommodate the data sets of at least 20 training sessions of at least 15 different users, but preferably over 15 MB. the interface 9 This can also be done with a central external storage medium or data carrier for several information processing units 1 be connected. The capacity of this external storage medium or volume must be at least the capacity of a locally integrated storage medium multiplied by the number of connected information processing units 1 , own. In the case of stationary storage solutions, the records are assigned to the corresponding users by means of unique personal identification codes. Furthermore, the interface 9 be designed for external mobile preferably personal storage media or data carriers, in particular as an interface for external hard drives, smart card, smart card, USB flash drive, flash memory media and magnetic card. The storage capacity of the storage medium or data carrier must be sufficient to ensure a training history of at least 20 training units at a recording rate of the training parameters of two recordings per training minute, but preferably over 1 MB. Optionally, the storage of the data or the assignment of the data sets and the user identification can also be performed exclusively or additionally by means of RFID.

Furthermore, the information processing unit has 1 an interface 10 the merger of several simultaneous training sessions of different people on different training devices, which conveniently allows a common training. The various training devices can be installed in spatially and / or locally separate facilities and are connected via a local area network or via a global network such as the Internet communication technology. In the case of joint training, the necessary data corresponding to the procedure is exchanged between the devices and the respective information, on individual separate and personal or training device-related visual output devices or on large displays, multi-display units or large-scale projections for everyone locally exercising people clearly visible expedient and displayed.

Further, the interface becomes 10 used for connecting to a local area network or the Internet to online video, sound, text and video data for the information processing unit 1 or to give the user access to a central user and media database.

Furthermore, the information processing unit has 1 an interface 11 for external image, sound and film carriers, preferably designed as a DVD and / or CD player, USB port / Firewire port for an external hard drive or an external data reading unit and / or USB sticks. the interface 11 can also be designed as an RFID interface.

Furthermore, the information processing unit has 1 an acoustic output device 42 or a suitable interface for the connection to an external acoustic output device.

Furthermore, the information processing unit has 1 a program memory 12 in which various programs or applications are available for selection. The various applications are represented as menu items and can be used with the signal input means 3 be selected, started and operated. The available applications are divided according to the method of training accompaniment and mental distraction in application for training support and information presentation 39 , Application for training support and information processing 40 and application for training support with game character 41 , In addition, in the program memory 12 Contain programs that, based on the past training sessions, appropriately analyze the training history and training progress and by means of the visual output means 2 thus enabling the trainee and the supporting training staff to easily control their success. In addition, in the program memory 12 Contain programs that implement data management, application management and program management, and that provide the basic communication of the information processing unit 1 Control and regulate with the external system units, in particular the communication with the training device 4 ,

2 shows the schematic representation of the flow of information according to the method for training accompaniment and mental stimulation starting from the user 38 , The training parameters of the user 38 , In particular, heart rate, exercise resistance or inclination of the tread of a treadmill, yielded power, speed or running speed, exercise time and calorie consumption, distance traveled and possibly additional biometric data such as blood pressure, lactate, body fat percentage are using the exercise device 4 or additional sensors and to the information processing unit 1 forwarded. The signals of the signal input means 3 are also sent to the information unit 1 transmitted. Depending on the training plan and selected application, the input information will be from a training monitoring and information presentation application 39 , an application for training support and information processing 40 or an application for training support with game character 41 processed based on the predetermined training plan. In this case, the respective predetermined functional relationship between the various training parameters with the various parameters for controlling the applications for training support and mental stimulation characterizes the behavior of the respective application. Depending on the parameter combination and training plan, the respective functional relationship is characterized by one or more of the following features: simple case distinctions, minimum and / or maximum limit values, marking of specific parameter ranges by intervals and / or dependencies described by mathematical functions, in particular polynomial functions, logarithmic functions , exponential functions, trigonometric functions.

Lie The data from previous workouts before, is based on the training history the functional context, according to the predetermined Training plan automatically adjusted and this by the respective elected Application considered. Preferably, based on the training history, the predetermined ones optimal training points or training areas of the training parameters adapted, e.g. the predetermined training duration, the predetermined Target heart rate, the predetermined exercise power or characteristics for the Threshold to the anaerobic training area.

The resulting results of the applications are via the visual output means 2 and the acoustic output means 42 to the user 38 returned. Depending on the configuration and equipment of the training device 4 The applications for training support and mental stimulation change the settings of the training device 4 such as a change in the exercise resistance or the slope of the tread of a treadmill. This will be the training device 4 automatically adapted to the predetermined training plan and the current training requirements. The user 38 Due to the visual, acoustic and mechanical signals, it is now possible to adapt its training behavior specifically in accordance with the application for training support and mental stimulation, whereby changed input variables for the information cycle are generated.

By means of the interface 10 For data exchange, the own training data and application parameters can be exchanged with third parties. Thereby a common parallel training or a training in the sense of a competition is possible. Thus, the training performance of third parties their own application for mental stimulation is influenced in such a way that it creates an additional training motivation to minimize the negative external influences by third parties and in turn to influence the applications of the training partners for their own benefit. The training and control procedures of your own training based on your own training plan will not be overridden. Rather, the functional dependencies of the parameters are weighted in a modified manner according to a predetermined setting for coupling third parties to their own training. Safety and health critical requirements and procedural steps are unaffected.

One Characteristic feature of the method for training support and mental stimulation is the reduction of the subjectively perceived Training load due to distraction. The mental stimulation is inventively by different versions reached.

So there is a mental and emotional stimulation and thus distraction by means of pure information consumption of the trainee, in particular by Image, voice, text, music and movie playback preferred by Radio, television, DVD / CD player or via information procedures Obtain and display from the Internet. Furthermore, this is done through pure information consumption by the trainee, in particular through appropriate software applications for playing digitized Image, sound and film information, preferably of the Quicktime format, AVI, MPEG-1 to MPEG-4, WMV, WMVHD, MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF, Flash, AAC, 3GP and WAV from an external or local data source. Further supports the procedure is the distraction of the physical exerciser the interactive operation of information processing software, especially through web applications, office applications and applications for acoustic and / or text-based communication with others Persons, preferably applications for administration, reception, creation and sending emails and / or sms, chatting or phoning.

3 shows the schematic information flow between the application for training support and information presentation 39 or the application for training support and information processing 40 the exerciser 38 , the training device 4 and the signal input means 3 , Through the training of the user 38 on the training device 4 the current training parameters can be determined. These become according to the training plan with predetermined functional dependencies 26 with the application parameters 43 coupled. Possible training parameters and functional couplings are those in the general description of the information flow of 2 mentioned parameters and relationships are available. The in the drawing below 4 and 26 The parameters and functions marked with XX represent special parameters and dependencies that must be specified in the training plan depending on the training requirements. As an application parameter 43 The playback speed, the display sharpness or the display brightness, the volume, the pitch and the allocation of training points are available. The training points are used to compare the training performance with third parties, for training assessment or for use in other incentive systems that are not directly related to the training, such as the awarding of benefits during training in a commercial gym. The parameter of the application parameters marked XX 43 stands for special parameters which have to be specified separately in the training plan depending on the training requirements. The composition and coupling of the different parameter sets is predetermined by the training plan. The applications 39 respectively. 40 Be useful about a visual output means 2 and an acoustic output means 42 shown. If the physical training does not correspond to the predetermined training plan, the applications generate it 39 and 40 automatic audible and visual warning and correction instructions. By means of the coupling according to the invention, various training programs, in particular for cardiovascular training, anti-stress training, exercise training, brain training, fat loss, can be expediently carried out in combination with additional mental stimulation and automatic training support. The general selection and operation of the applications 39 and 40 takes place by means of the signal input means 3 instead of. Exemplary is a signal output means 3 with an application 39 or 40 about the control functions 44 connected by means of five defined signals. The user navigates through the applications and selects the respective application function. The connection of 44 and 3 Signal XX and Fkt. XX indicate additional signals that can be added to the appropriate control depending on the application. The signals Nos. 1 to No. 5 signal input means 3 also serve to operate in the program memory 12 (please refer 1 ) and are depending on the active program appropriately occupied with the corresponding functions, in particular functions for navigation through menu items and selection lists, and the confirmation of user queries.

4 shows by way of example the training of several functional relationships between training parameters and the parameters for controlling the applications of training support and information presentation and the application for training support and information processing in conjunction with the training device 4 and the user 38 , Training parameters are the calories consumed 45 , the training resistance 46 , the heart rate 47 and the cadence 48 , reducing the pitch and playback speed of the application 49 and the number of training points awarded 50 to be controlled. The size of the respective parameters for procedural coupling of the application for training support and mental stimulation with the training parameters is determined according to the predetermined training plan and the training program specified therein. The parameters are variable according to the individual training phases of the training programs, such as during the warm-up phase or the cooling-down phase. If the amount of deviation leaves a certain predetermined interval relative to the respective coupling parameters, then a visual and / or acoustic signal for adaptation of the training behavior and / or warning signal is generated 55 to the user 38 output. If the heart rate exceeds a critical maximum value 54 , the currently active application is stopped and automatically started a training program to cool down the trainee. Depending on the application, it is expedient to map the coupling of the training parameters in a different way. In general, however, at least one training parameter and at least one parameter of the mental stimulation application are directly related.

In special size there is a mental and emotional stimulation to reduce the subjectively felt training load by applications with game character. The special positive stimulation is made by the interactive Influencing computer games such as arcade games, Puzzle games, Roleplaying games, Strategy and puzzle games, Adventure games, First-person shooter, Third-person shooter, sports games (also racing games) and simulators, in dependency of Training parameters. The applications for training support and mental stimulation with game character are with regard to the various required Types of physical exercise, in particular for cardiovascular training, anti-stress training, exercise training, Brain training, fat loss and different cognitive requirements preferably hand-eye coordination, according to the invention in an expedient manner Voted. Successful training is achieved by awarding Training points resulting from the weighting and evaluation of the physical and intellectual performance, assessed. The training points will be According to the invention during the Trainings displayed. The training points may also be during or after training in the form of a high-score list, which is the current one Result with previous training of the same and / or additional user shows comparatively.

5 shows the schematic flow of information between the training application with game character 41 , the training device 4 , Signal input means 3 and the user 38 , Through the training of the user 38 on the training device 4 the current training parameters are determined. These become according to the training plan with predetermined functional dependencies 26 with the application parameters 43 coupled. As possible training parameters and functional couplings are in the description of 2 mentioned parameters and relationships are available. The in the drawing below 4 and 26 The parameters and functions marked with XX represent special parameters and dependencies that must be specified in the training plan depending on the training requirements. As an application parameter 43 the parameters preferably include the speed or dynamics of the own game object, the speed or dynamics of further game objects, the force of gravity, the size or the strength and equipment of the own game object, the size or the strength and equipment of further game objects, the time duration or duration the interval length to successfully complete a task, the number of additional game objects, the number of available attempts to complete a task or number of lives of the game object, the number of game points and bonus points awarded, and the number, dynamics, arrangement and valence of the positive and negative bonus objects available for selection.

Exemplary is in 5 presented an application that allows the trainee via the signal input means 3 an application with game character 41 to influence by means of five signals. In general, however, the trainee has at least one signal for influencing the application 41 to disposal. In the exemplary embodiment, the signals are with the functions 44 Up, down, left, right occupied and serve to control the direction of movement, a game object. Signal No. 5 of the signal input means 3 that exemplifies the function "triggering" the functions 44 is linked, gives the user the additional option of using a separate trigger signal further actions in the application 41 trigger. The signals Nos. 1 to No. 5 signal input means 3 also serve to operate in the program memory 12 (please refer 1 .) stored programs and are appropriately occupied depending on the active program with the appropriate functions, in particular radio to navigate through menu items and selection lists, and to confirm user queries. The connection of 44 and 3 Signal XX and Fkt. XX indicate additional signals that can be added to the appropriate control depending on the application

6 shows by way of example the training of several functional relationships between training parameters and the parameters for controlling the applications of training accompaniment game character in conjunction with the training device 4 and the user 38 , Training parameters are the calories consumed 45 , the training resistance 46 , the heart rate 47 , the cadence 48 and the training performance 51 , whereby the gravity acting on the game objects 52 , the speed and dynamics of your own play object 53 , the number of training points awarded 50 and based on that, the number and properties of the additional bonus object 54 to be controlled. The size of the respective parameters for procedural coupling of the application for training support and mental stimulation with the training parameters is determined according to the predetermined training plan and the training program specified therein. The parameters are variable according to the individual training phases of the training programs, such as during the warm-up phase or the cooling-down phase. If the amount of deviation leaves a certain predetermined interval relative to the respective coupling parameters, then a visual and / or acoustic signal for adaptation of the training behavior and / or warning signal 55 to the user 38 output. If the heart rate exceeds a critical maximum value 54 , the currently active application is stopped and automatically started a training program to cool down the trainee. Depending on the application, it is expedient to map the coupling of the training parameters in a different way. In general, however, at least one training parameter and at least one parameter of the mental stimulation application are directly related. The assigned training points serve not only the internal use in the application itself, but can also for the comparison of the training performance with third parties, for training evaluation or for use in other incentive systems that are not directly related to the training, such as the award of benefits during a workout in a commercial gym.

7 schematically shows the geometric distribution of the software interface for the structured representation, selection and control of the various applications for the trainee. This is in the main area 15 , a display area for training parameters 17 and a generally superordinate display and control area 16 assigned. The main area 15 is primarily used to represent the applications for training support and mental stimulation. However, it also serves as an application for the structured presentation of the training plans, the analysis results from one or more training units and the presentation of the training and application parameters in combination with the respective functional linkage. If the main area is not occupied by any of the aforementioned applications, the area appears 15 a selection menu 18 with submenus 19 , with which in conjunction with the signal input means 3 in an appropriate manner, one of the corresponding applications can be selected. The operation of this interface may optionally include at least one signal input means 3 or by means of a visual output device designed as a touchscreen 2 be performed.

8th shows the signal input means 3 the device according to the invention designed as a manual signal input means, preferably by means of carrier devices 27 , here by way of example the right handlebar grip 28 a bicycle trainer with two sensor surfaces for measuring heart rate 29 , are appropriate. The two signal input means 3 can either alternatively or simultaneously on the handlebar grip 28 to be appropriate. The positioning and design of the signal input means 3 is such that the sensor surfaces for measuring the heartbeat frequency 29 continue to be usable. The same applies to the mounting on the left side, but it should be noted that the carrier devices 27 or signal input means 3 then mirrored to the in 8th represented signal input means 3 are pronounced. Accordingly, the signal input means may be conveniently placed on the grips and grips of bicycle ergometers (sitting, lying), elliptical trainers, steppers, climbers, rowing machines, full body trainers, vibration trainers, treadmills, or devices specially designed for therapeutic or special training purposes become. If it is not appropriate to attach the signal input means embodied here to the training device, then this is portable by adapting the carrier device and / or as acoustic signal input means and / or as optical signal input means.

Preferably, the signal input means becomes 3 Powered via a USB port and communicates with cable via this interface 32 with the information processing unit 1 ,

9 shows the signal input means 3 designed as a manual signal input means 3 in the side view AA 8th , These are the essential features of the signal input means 3 he recognizable. The signal input means 3 based on an annular support device 27 and is ergonomically designed for pleasant use even with longer training sessions. The surface and the functional surfaces are abrasion-resistant, sweat-resistant and washable for long-term hard use and easy hygienic maintenance. For easy installation, there is the support device 27 from two half-shells, along the dividing line 35 shared. This dividing line is positioned so that no disturbing edges on the support surfaces for the fingers or the palm of the user for the user through the joints 33 and 34 arise. The devices for connecting and disconnecting the half shells are designed such that the signal input means 3 can be assembled or disassembled without further aids and no special devices or modifications on the part of the training device 4 required are. For commercial use or in the event that the position of the signal input means is not to be changed, the connection devices become 33 and 34 with a safety device 36 secured so that a suitable tool is required for disassembly. contraption 33 is designed as a mechanism that can suitably absorb lateral and radial forces that arise in the operation of the signal input unit. This is designed as a positive connection mechanism in particular as a snap mechanism, as a hinge, hook mechanism or optionally as a plug-in mechanism. contraption 34 has the same requirements as device 33 However, to satisfy, but must also be completely separable and is therefore designed as a releasable positive connection mechanism. In this version of the signal input means 3 is the material of the carrier device 27 preferably only a slightly deformable material such as metallic material, wood or rigid plastic. In this case, different carrier devices are required for adaptation to different handlebar and handle diameters 27 necessary with different inner diameters. Optionally, a flexible material such as a flexible plastic for the carrier device 27 be used. In this case, the connection device 33 designed as a hinge or can be dispensed with entirely, causing the carrier device 27 only consists of a shell. By preferably variable-length configuration of the releasable positive connection device 34 the device according to the invention is adapted to different inner diameter for convenient attachment to different handlebar and handle diameter.

To select and influence the applications for training accompaniment and mental stimulation is on the carrier device 27 is at least one signal generation unit according to the signal generation units 30 or 31 intended. However, in order to be able to suitably serve a large variety of applications for training accompaniment and mental stimulation, there are two signal generation units 30 and 31 preferably provide. These are mounted in an angular range of 180 ° to 300 ° to each other. The signal generation unit 30 is so pronounced that it can be optimally operated with the thumb. The signal generation unit 31 is so pronounced that it can be optimally operated with the index finger. The cover caps or user-perceivable components of the signal generation units 30 and 31 They are ergonomically shaped and have a pleasant surface structure which makes them easy to use even with sweaty hands. The caps are designed by the proportions such that they can be operated by users with different hand sizes. The signal release is designed so that even under physical and / or mental stress as well as users with motor impairments, the signals are not triggered unintentionally on the one hand and on the other hand in the case of signal triggering the user undergoes a clear haptic feedback. The technical realization of the signal generation can vary depending on the requirement. Thus, the basic form of the carrier device is designed such that the devices for receiving the signal generating units 30 and 31 at least one triggerable by finger pressure mechanism, but preferably also a switching mechanism (2-way, 4-way) or up to two angle measuring units with an additional triggerable by finger pressure mechanism record. The angle measuring units are preferably designed as potentiometers or as optical angle measuring units.

All components described are under production engineering aspects designed so that a simple and inexpensive production is possible.

10 shows the spatial arrangement of the device according to the invention in conjunction with a visual output means 2 , Is it the visual output device? 2 around a screen, this can be either separately with a height-adjustable freestanding holding device 23 or fixed to a solid surface eg on a wall 22 independently and appropriately before the training device 4 be placed or firmly with the training device 4 with an adjustable holding device 24 be connected.

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right handlebar

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Sensor surface for heart rate measurement

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Signal generation unit thumb

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Signal generation unit index finger

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electric wire for USB interface

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connecting device 1

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connecting device 2

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parting line

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safety device

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acoustic output means

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user

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application for training support and information presentation

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application for training support and information processing

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application for training support with game character

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acoustic Output means / interface for a acoustic output device

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application parameters

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control functions

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calories

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training resistance

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Heart rate

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cadence

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Pitch and playback speed

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training points

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exercise performance

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gravity

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speed game object

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bonus items

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signal

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critical Maximum values of heart rate

Claims (7)

A method of physical exercise and mental stimulation for maintaining or improving the physical and mental fitness and / or rehabilitation of the human movement and thinking apparatus, characterized in that a recognition and system response according to the predetermination of the correct parameters by the system. Method according to claim 1, characterized that a detection and / or monitoring compliance with correct parameters with appropriate signaling when leaving the predetermined parameters. Method according to one of the claims 1 and 2, characterized in that a detection and / or monitoring compliance with correct parameters with appropriate signaling upon exiting the predetermined parameters with additional adjustment the parameter to the human induced change of training execution takes place. Device with a training device, at least a signal input means, at least one signal output means and at least one information processing means, characterized that the information processing means different system parameters and various predetermined parameters for at least one user combines. Device according to claim 4, characterized that the information processing means different training parameters and / or various input signals for influencing information processing processes and / or to influence the training for at least one user combines. A signal input device characterized in that the signal input means is provided by humans during physical training is workable. Device according to claim 6, characterized that the signal input means, at least one defined signal to control application for mental stimulation during the physical Training generated.