What is the definition of fitness machines features?
The gym has modern equipment including exercise bikes and running machines with virtual displays, and a wide range of online interactive features.
What is the definition of technology and operation of fitness machines?
The technology behind the operation of fitness machines and their associated sensors is describer
What do exercise bikes do?
- Allow the rider to log onto a particular program
- Pedal resistance will be adjusted automatically
- To meet the route that is displayed in the monitor
What are the features of exercise bikes?
- Rider motivation features (competition can be added even when alone)
- Riding with friends (two or more friends riding together)
- Viewing and sharing results (leaderboards and social media)
What are the benefits of exercise bikes?
- Virtual reality (videos, linking handlebar movement, adjusting pedal resistance, adjusting video play speed)
- Competition and motivation (best time ghost)
- Recording performance (log in and view performances)
- Sharing results (social media and leaderboards)
What do running machines do?
- Allow the runner to log on to a particular program
- Programmed by the user with a series of exercise routines
- Use training plans that are stored on a flash drive etc
What does ‘running in different landscapes’ mean?
Running machines have now been developed to include running in landscapes from all around the world.
What are the benefits of running machines?
- Virtual reality (high-quality, automatically adjusted, video play is automatically adjusted)
- Exercise programs (create exercise sessions, personalize their training plans and store them)
- Recording performance (log in and review performances)
How does a heart-rate monitor work?
- Chest-strap heart-rate sensor fitted to cyclist
- Heart-rate data sent to exercise bike by bluetooth
- Cyclist heart rate displayed on exercise machine sensor
What would the machines recommend?
The exercise machines in gyms will normally recommend the use of a heart-rate chest strap. This is wirelessly connected to the exercise machine.
What are touchscreens used for?
Touchscreens are used for members to interact with exercise machines. The display can be used to monitor performance, display a virtual track or use video to show the virtual terrain the runner or cyclist is using.
What are the benefits of touchscreen?
- Interface is intuitive to use (no training needed)
- Can be used as a display screen (once data entered)
- Easier to keep clean
What can fitness apps be used for?
- Food and nutrition (daily intake recorded)
- Gym workout data (exercise routine automatically updated)
- Wearable technology (measure exercise outside of gym)
What are the benefits of using fitness apps?
- Wide range of free applications available (used on mobiles, automatically record data)
- Convenient data entry (always carry phone)
- Frequent analysis and feedback
What are the limitations of using fitness apps?
- Small screen size (difficult to view and compare)
- Cut-down apps (have to pay for full addition)
