CN113453770B - exercise machine control - Google Patents

Abstract

A method includes receiving electronic content via a network, the electronic content including an exercise program, and receiving user data associated with a user participating in the exercise program using an exercise machine. The method also includes generating executable controls for a user interface based at least in part on the user data, and providing the executable controls via a display of the exercise machine while the user is participating in the exercise session. In such methods, the executable control is operable to modify parameters of the exercise machine while the user is participating in the exercise session.

Description

exercise machine control

technical field

The present application relates generally to the field of exercise devices and methods associated therewith. In particular, the present application relates to executable controls and control methods associated with exercise machines.

Cross References to Related Applications

This international application claims priority to U.S. Application No. 16/217,548, filed December 12, 2018, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application No. 15/863,057, filed January 5, 2018 Application, U.S. Application No. 15/863,057 is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application No. 15/686,875 filed August 25, 2017, and U.S. Application No. 15/686,875 is a U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/380,412, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

Background technique

Exercise has become an increasingly important aspect of everyday life, and most exercise regimens typically involve the use of elliptical machines, stationary bikes, rowing machines, treadmills, or other exercise machines. Such exercise machines are typically designed for use in gyms or other exercise facilities, and may be configured such that users may participate in various exercise classes, training programs, or other activities using such machines. In particular, such exercise machines typically provide the user with one or more buttons, switches, knobs, levers, or other mechanisms that enable the user to control various parameters of the exercise machine during use. For example, a treadmill may include features designed to increase and decrease the incline of the treadmill deck, increase and decrease the speed of the treadmill belt, or modify the treadmill as the user walks, jogs, sprints, or performs various other activities on the treadmill One or more control devices for other parameters. Similarly, a stationary bicycle may include one or more controls dedicated to increasing and decreasing the braking resistance of the bicycle flywheel, increasing and decreasing the bicycle's pedal speed or cadence, or modifying other parameters of the stationary bicycle during use.

While such controls are common on treadmills, stationary bicycles, elliptical machines, and other known exercise machines, using such controls can be challenging in some situations. For example, due to the dynamic nature of motion-based activities (eg, running, biking, etc.) typically performed on such exercise machines, it may be difficult for a user to manipulate such controls during training. Furthermore, even if a user is able to manipulate such controls while running, biking, or performing other motion-based activities, such controls may not be optimized to allow the user to accurately select specific settings or other parameters of the exercise machine because the Do such a movement-based activity.

Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure aim to address one or more of the above-mentioned deficiencies of known exercise machines.

Contents of the invention

In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a method includes receiving, with a processor associated with an exercise machine, electronic content via a network, the electronic content including an exercise program, receiving and engaging with the exercise machine with the processor. User data associated with a user of the exercise program and executable controls for generating a user interface based at least in part on the user data with the processor. The method also includes providing the executable control via a display of the exercise machine while a user is participating in the exercise session. In such examples, the executable controls are operable to modify parameters of the exercise machine while the user is participating in the exercise session.

In another exemplary embodiment, an exercise machine includes a processor operatively connected to a network, operatively connected to the processor and configured to display a video of electronic content received by the processor via the network a display, and a deck configured to move relative to a surface supporting the exercise machine. The exercise machine also includes a belt rotatable about the deck, a first motor operably connected to the processor and configured to drive the belt, and a first motor operably connected to the processor and configured to change A second motor for the position of the deck relative to the support surface. In such an embodiment, the processor is configured to cause, via the display, display of the electronic content, the electronic content comprising an exercise program, receiving user information associated with a user participating in the exercise program using the exercise machine. data, and generating executable controls based at least in part on the user data. The processor is also configured to provide the executable control via the display while causing display of the electronic content. In such examples, the executable controls are operable to modify parameters of the exercise machine.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, a method includes capturing audio and video content corresponding to an exercise program being performed by a trainer, the exercise program being performed at least in part on a first exercise machine. Such methods may also include generating a video file including said audio content and said video content, generating executable controls corresponding to said exercise program, said executable controls being operable to modify parameters of a second exercise machine, and The executable controls are associated with the video file such that playback by the processor of the second exercise machine via the display of the second exercise machine of at least a portion of the video file results in display of the executable controls. Such a method may also include providing the control to a processor of the second exercise machine via a network using the video file.

Description of drawings

The detailed description is described with reference to the drawings. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number indicates the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same reference numbers in different drawings indicate similar or identical items.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary exercise machine as disclosed herein, showing a user.

FIG. 2 illustrates another view of the example exercise machine shown in FIG. 1 including first and second rotary controls and a display.

3 is a schematic diagram illustrating exemplary components for content creation and/or distribution.

4 illustrates an example user interface of the present disclosure showing a workout session and scorecard.

FIG. 5 illustrates another example user interface of the present disclosure showing exercise classes and a leaderboard.

FIG. 6 shows a flowchart indicative of an exemplary method of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 shows a flowchart indicative of another exemplary method of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 shows a flowchart indicative of yet another exemplary method of the present disclosure.

Detailed ways

The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use aspects of the exemplary embodiments described herein. For purposes of explanation, specific nomenclature is set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. Descriptions of specific embodiments or applications are provided as examples only. Various modifications to the embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is to be accorded the widest possible scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.

Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure include exercise machines, networked exercise systems, and corresponding methods whereby one or more exercise devices, such as treadmills, rowing machines, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, or any other suitable equipment, can be equipped with associated A local system that allows users to fully participate in a live or recorded exercise session from any location that has access to a suitable communication network. Exemplary exercise machines of the present disclosure include one or more displays configured to provide various controls operable to change parameters of the exercise machine. In particular, the displays of the present disclosure may be configured to provide a user interface including one or more executable controls operable to allow a user of the machine to participate in an exercise session and/or otherwise use the exercise Modify the corresponding parameters of the exercise machine when modifying the machine.

Such executable controls may be generated by a processor of the exercise machine and/or by one or more servers of a networked exercise system remote from the exercise machine. In particular, it may be based on user data indicative of one or more preferences of the user, one or more previous exercise machine settings selected by the user during one or more previous workouts, previously specified by the user as preferences and/or as unique to the user. Such executable controls are generated based on one or more exercise machine settings that are part of a user's profile, and/or based on other user-specific information. Additionally or alternatively, such executable controls may be generated based on one or more commands issued by the trainer of the exercise session. In some examples, such executable controls may include settings corresponding to relatively specific instructions or commands given by the coach. On the other hand, in other examples, such executable controls may include settings corresponding to relatively vague or abstract commands given by a trainer during an exercise session. In still further examples, one or more executable controls of the present disclosure may be operable to modify parameters of an exercise machine to assist a user in achieving one or more goals or exercise goals stored in memory associated with the exercise machine.

Accordingly, the exercise machine, executable controls, and corresponding methods described herein may enable a user to easily and accurately modify one or more parameters of the exercise machine while participating in an exercise session according to the user's unique control settings. Various aspects of such exercise machines and executable controls will now be described in greater detail.

Referring generally to FIGS. 1 and 2, in various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, a local system 100 may include an exercise machine 102, such as a treadmill, with integrated or connected digital hardware, including in conjunction with a trainer-led exercise program. One or more displays 104 are used and/or used to display other digital content. Although exercise machine 102 may be described herein and/or otherwise referred to as "treadmill 102," as noted above, the exemplary exercise machine 102 of the present disclosure may be any suitable type of exercise machine, including rowing machines, Stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, stair climbers, and more. Accordingly, any of the examples described herein may be applied to, contained within, performed by, and/or otherwise associated with treadmills, rowing machines, stationary bicycles, elliptical trainers, stair climbers, and the like. However, for ease of description, reference will be made below to exercise machine 102 including a treadmill unless otherwise stated.

In various exemplary embodiments, one or more displays 104 may be mounted directly to exercise machine 102 or otherwise placed within the field of view of user 106 . In various exemplary embodiments, one or more displays 104 allow user 106 to view video related to a selected exercise session while exercising on exercise machine 102 and while exercising at one or more locations near or adjacent to exercise machine 102. content. In some examples, exercise machine 102 may also include hinges, joints, pivots, brackets 138, or other suitable mechanisms to allow adjustment of the position or orientation of display 104 relative to user 106, regardless of whether user 106 is on exercise machine 102. Training, again near or adjacent to exercise machine 102.

In an exemplary embodiment where exercise machine 102 includes a treadmill, exercise machine 102 may generally include a lower assembly 108 and an upper assembly 110 . Lower assembly 108 may generally include deck 112 of exercise machine 102 , which provides support for user 106 while exercising on exercise machine 102 , as well as other components of lower assembly 108 and upper assembly 110 . For example, deck 112 may support a first motor (not shown) of exercise machine 102 configured to increase, decrease, and/or otherwise change the inclination of deck 112 relative to a support surface on which exercise machine 102 is disposed. The deck 112 may also include one or more linkages 116 coupled to such motors and configured to raise and lower the deck 112 by acting on a support surface, eg, when the motor is activated. Deck 112 may also include a second motor (not shown) configured to increase, decrease, and/or otherwise vary the rotational speed of belt 120 coupled to deck 112 . Belt 120 may be rotatable relative to deck 112 and, in particular, may be configured to rotate or otherwise move completely around (ie, wrap around) deck 112 during use of exercise machine 120 . For example, in embodiments where exercise machine 102 includes a treadmill, belt 120 may support user 106 and may loop repeatedly around deck 112 as user 106 runs, walks, and/or otherwise exercises on the treadmill. Such an exemplary belt 120 may include one or more continuous tracks (not shown) movably coupled to gears, flywheels, pulleys, and/or other components of deck 112 . In such examples, such gears, flywheels, pulleys and/or other components of deck 112 may be coupled to the output shaft or other components of the second motor described above. In such examples, rotation of the output shaft or other component of the second motor may drive a corresponding rotation of belt 120 .

The belt 120 may also include a plurality of laterally aligned slats 126 connected to the one or more continuous tracks described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 , each slat 126 may extend generally parallel to at least one adjacent slat 126 . Additionally, each slat 126 may be hingedly, pivotally, and/or otherwise movably coupled to one or more continuous tracks of deck 120 via one or more corresponding linkages. Such couplings may include, for example, brackets, pins, screws, clips, bolts, and/or one or more other fastening components configured to secure the respective slats 126 to the aforementioned continuous track while the belt 120 is wrapped around the deck. Rotation of 112 allows slats 126 to pivot, rotate and/or otherwise move relative to the track.

With continued reference to FIG. 1 , exercise machine 102 may also include one or more side walls 128 coupled to deck 112 . For example, exercise machine 102 may include a first sidewall 128 on the left side of deck 112 and a second sidewall 128 on the right side of deck 112 . Such sidewalls 128 may be made of cloth, foam, plastic, rubber, polymers, and/or other similar materials, and in some examples, sidewalls 128 may help dampen and/or otherwise reduce and/or other components of the deck 112.

Exercise machine 102 may also include one or more uprights 130 extending upwardly from deck 112 . For example, exercise machine 102 may include a first upright 130 on the left side of deck 112 and a second upright 130 on the right side of deck 112 . Such uprights 130 may be made of metal, alloys, plastics, polymers, and/or other similar materials, and similar such materials may be used to fabricate deck 112 , slats 126 , and/or other components of exercise machine 102 . In such examples, upright 130 may be configured to support display 104, and in some examples, display 104 may be coupled directly to crossbar 132 of exercise machine 102, and crossbar 132 may be connected to upright 130 and/or otherwise. Supported by columns. For example, crossbar 132 may include one or more armrests or handles for supporting user 106 during exercise. In some examples, crossbar 132 may be generally C-shaped, generally U-shaped, and/or any other configuration. In any of the examples described herein, the crossbar 132 can extend from a first of the uprights 130 to a second of the uprights 130 . Additionally, in some examples, uprights 130 and crossbars 132 may comprise a single integral component of upper assembly 110 . Alternatively, uprights 130 and rails 132 may comprise separate components of upper assembly 110 in other examples. In such examples, upper assembly 110 may include one or more brackets 134 , end caps 136 , and/or additional components configured to facilitate coupling one or more uprights 130 to crossbar 132 .

As noted above, exercise machine 102 may also include hinges, joints, pivots, brackets 138, and/or other suitable mechanisms to allow adjustment of the position or orientation of display 104 relative to user 106, whether they are on exercise machine 102 Walking, jogging, running, and/or otherwise exercising, also near or proximate to exercise machine 102 . For example, such a bracket 138 may include at least one component rigidly connected to the crossbar 132 . Such a bracket 138 may also include one or more additional components rigidly coupled to the display 104 . In such an example, the component of the bracket 138 connected to the display 104 may be movable, wherein the display 104 moves relative to the component of the bracket 138 to which the cross bar 132 is connected. Such components may include one or more dovetail slider mechanisms, channels, and/or other components that enable the display 104 to controllably slide and/or otherwise move relative to the crossbar 132 . Such a feature may also enable the user 106 to fix the position of the display 104 relative to the crossbar 132 once the user 106 has positioned the display 104 as desired.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , exercise machine 102 may also include one or more control devices 144 , 146 configured to receive input from user 106 . Exercise machine 102 may also include one or more sensors 147 configured to sense, detect, and/or otherwise determine one or more Multiple performance parameters. In any of the examples described herein, control devices 144, 146 and one or more sensors 147 may be operatively and/or otherwise connected to one or more controllers, processors, and/or other Digital Hardware148.

Digital hardware 148 (shown in phantom in FIGS. 1 and 2 ) associated with exercise machine 102 may be connected to or integrated with exercise machine 102 , or it may be remotely located and wired or wirelessly connected to exercise machine 102 . Digital hardware 148 may include digital storage (e.g., a hard drive or other such memory), one or more processors (e.g., microprocessors) or other similar computers or controllers, communications hardware, software, and/or one or more Multiple media input/output devices such as monitors, cameras, microphones, keyboards, touch screens, headphones and/or audio speakers. In various exemplary embodiments, these components may be connected to and/or otherwise integrated with exercise machine 102 . All communications between such components of digital hardware 148 may be multi-channel, multi-directional and wireless or wired, using any suitable protocols or techniques. In various exemplary embodiments, the digital hardware 148 of the exercise machine 102 may include associated mobile and web-based applications that can be accessed from a local or remote exercise machine, processor, controller, personal computer, laptop, mobile device or any other digital device or digital hardware that provides users with access to account, performance, and other related information. In any examples described herein, one or more controllers, processors, and/or other digital hardware 148 associated with exercise machine 102 may be operable to perform one or more functions associated with the control logic of exercise machine 102 . Such control logic may include one or more rules, programs, or other instructions stored in memory of digital hardware 148 . For example, one or more processors included in digital hardware 148 may be programmed to perform operations in accordance with rules, programs, or other instructions of control logic, and such processors may also be programmed to operate in accordance with and/or at least in part in response to One or more control devices 144 , 146 , via one or more sensors 147 , and/or via input received via various controls, user interfaces, or other components provided by display 104 to perform one or more additional operations. In any examples described herein, display 104 may include a touch screen, a touch-sensitive (e.g., capacitively sensitive) display, and/or be configured to display content and receive input from user 106 (e.g., touch input, tap input, swipe input, etc.) any other device.

In any of the examples described herein, the one or more controls 144, 146 associated with exercise machine 102 may include infinite wheel controls. Such controls may be used to vary and/or otherwise control, for example, the inclination of deck 112, the speed of belt 120, and/or other parameters of exercise machine 102 associated with incremental increases or decreases. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more controls 144, 146 associated with exercise machine 102 may include a rotary dial coupled to a corresponding rotary encoder. In such examples, the rotary encoder may include one or more detents or other components/structures that may be adjusted for desired incremental changes in corresponding parameters of exercise machine 102 . For example, the rotary encoder may be adjusted such that each detent thereof may be associated with a 0.5% increase or decrease in the deck 112 tilt angle. Alternatively, the rotary encoder can be adjusted so that each detent thereof can be associated with a 0.1 mph increase or decrease in the speed of the belt 120 . In still further examples, percentages, speeds, and/or other increments greater or less than those described above may be selected. Additionally, one or more of such control devices 144, 146 may include one or more additional buttons, scroll wheels, touch pads, joysticks, knobs, or other components configured to receive additional input from the user 106, and such additional components may User 106 is provided with finer control over corresponding parameters of exercise machine 102 . One or more of such control devices 144 , 146 may also include a corresponding control housing configured to facilitate mounting of the control devices 144 , 146 to the crossbar 132 or other component of the exercise machine 102 .

With continued reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 , in various exemplary embodiments, one or more sensors 147 of exercise machine 102 may be configured to sense, detect, measure, and/or otherwise determine instantaneously and/or over time A series of user data, parameters of exercise machine 102, and/or other information from exercise machine 102 and user 106. For example, exercise machine 102 may include one or more sensors 147 that measure the inclination of deck 112, the speed of belt 120, the speed applied to deck 112, belt 120, one or more of the aforementioned motors, and/or other components of exercise machine 102. The load on the component, the amount of energy expended by the user 106, the power output of the exercise machine 102, the user's weight, steps, distance, total work, number of repetitions, by one or more of the aforementioned motors and/or other components of the exercise machine 102 The amount of resistance applied to the belt 120, pedal cadence, braking force or resistance, and any other information associated with the treadmill, stationary bike, or other exercise machine 102, for example. Exercise machine 102 may also include sensors 147 to measure a user's heart rate, respiration, hydration, calorie burn, or any other physical performance indicator, or receive such information from sensors provided (eg, worn) by user 106 . Where appropriate, such information may be calculated as current/instantaneous values, maximums, minimums, averages or sums over time, or using any other statistical analysis. Trends can also be determined, stored and displayed to the user, coach and/or other users. Such sensors 147 may communicate with memory and/or processors of digital hardware 148 associated with exercise machine 102 at nearby or remote locations using wired or wireless connections. Such sensors 147 and/or processors of digital hardware 148 may also communicate with one or more processors located remotely from exercise machine 102 using such wired or wireless connections.

In various exemplary embodiments, exercise machine 102 may also include one or more indicators (not shown) to provide information to user 106 . Such indicators may include lights, projected displays, speakers for audio output, or other devices capable of providing a signal to user 106 to provide user 106 with information such as when to perform an exercise, when to start or stop an exercise, or other information indications. output device. For example, such an indicator (eg, a light or a projected display) may display information about the number of sets and repetitions performed by user 106 at a location where user 106 may see it during performance of the relevant exercise.

Referring to FIG. 2 , and as described above, display 104 of exercise machine 100 may include and/or may be driven by a user input device, such as a touch screen, mouse, voice control, or other suitable input device. In some examples, display 104 , or at least a portion thereof, may include a touch screen configured to receive touch input from user 106 . Display 104 may be of any size, but is optimally large enough and oriented to allow a range of information to be displayed, including one or more video streams, a range of performance metrics corresponding to user 106, and information on an exercise machine remote from exercise machine 102. A set of additional performance metrics associated with one or more additional users of the workout, as well as a set of different controls. In various exemplary embodiments, display 104 may include some or all areas that may reflect an image of user 106 to provide user feedback regarding the form and performance of their various activities.

In various exemplary embodiments, user 106 may use display 104 or one or more user interfaces 200 displayed on display 104 to selectively present a range of different information, including live and/or archived video, performance data and other user and system information. In any of the examples described herein, such a user interface 200 may provide a wide range of controls and information windows that may be accessed and removed individually and/or in groups via clicks, touches, voice commands, or gestures. In various exemplary embodiments, such windows may provide information about the user's own performance and/or the performance of other participants in the same exercise session, past and present.

The exemplary user interface 200 presented via the display 104 may be used to access member information, log in and out of the system 100, access live content such as live exercise sessions and archived sessions or other content. User information may be displayed in a variety of formats and may include historical and current performance and account information, social networking links and information, achievements, and the like. The user interface described herein may also be used to access system 100 to update user profiles (e.g., unique to user 106) or member information, manage account settings such as information sharing, and/or modify information included in the user interface. One or more settings of the controls in 200.

The exemplary user interface 200 may also be presented on one or more displays 104 to allow users to manage their experience, including selecting information to be displayed and arranging how such information is displayed on the displays 104 . Such a user interface 200 may present multiple types of information superimposed so that the user 106 may easily select or deselect different types of information. For example, performance metrics and/or other information may be displayed over video content using semi-transparent or partially transparent elements such that the video behind the information elements can be seen along with (i.e., simultaneously with) the performance metrics and/or other information itself. Additionally, the example user interface 200 can present the user 106 with various screens that the user 106 can quickly move between using provided user input devices, including providing touch input via the display 104 .

In any of the examples described herein, the processor and/or other components of digital hardware 148 may control display 104 and/or otherwise cause display 104 to display various user interfaces 200 of the present disclosure. For example, a processor or other component of digital hardware 148 may cause display 104 to display user interface 200, which includes a home screen that provides basic information and available options about system 100 and/or exercise machine 102. Such a home screen may provide direct links to information (such as scheduled courses, archived courses, leaderboards, coaches, and/or profile and account information). The home screen can also provide direct links to content, such as a link to join a specific course. User 106 may navigate between different portions of the home screen by selecting such links using an applicable input device, eg, by touching display 104 at the indicated location, or by swiping to open a new screen. An exemplary user interface 200 that provides such a home screen may also provide other information related to user 106 , such as social networking information, as well as navigation buttons that allow the user to quickly move between different screens in user interface 200 .

In various exemplary embodiments, one or more user interfaces 200 may include various components configured to provide information to user 106 while user 106 is participating in an exercise session. For example, as will be described in more detail below, one or more exemplary user interfaces 200 may include a timeline 202 (e.g., a segmented timeline) indicating the portion of an exercise session being displayed on the display 104, as well as a A location and/or location within the timeline corresponding to the current portion of the exercise session. The exemplary user interface 200 may also include a scorecard 204, leaderboard, or other component that provides rankings, outputs, exercise machine parameters, user data, and/or other information related to (real-time or previous) participation in the exercise session being displayed on the display 104. Other information about users. The example user interface 200 may also include various display bars 206 or other components that provide performance metrics, performance information, and/or other user data associated with the user 106 . For example, such information may include various settings or other parameters of exercise machine 102 (e.g., current inclination of deck 112, current speed of belt 120, current pedaling cadence of a stationary bike, current braking force or resistance of a stationary bike, etc.), Output by users 106, and/or other information corresponding to users 106 participating in the exercise session. Additionally, in some examples, the user interface 200 may include one or more executable controls 210 operable to modify the incline of the deck 112, the speed of the belt 120, the pedal cadence of the stationary bike, the stationary The braking force or resistance of the bicycle and/or other parameters of the exercise machine 102 . As shown at least in FIG. 2 , in such embodiments, timeline 202 , scorecard 204 , leaderboard, display bar 206 , executable controls 210 and/or other components of user interface 200 may be related to, including user 106 currently participating in, The content 208 of the exercise session is displayed on the display 104 together (eg, simultaneously).

In various exemplary embodiments, the user interface 200 described herein may run through a native program or application using a native operating system, such as an Android or iOS application, or through a browser-based system. Any performance metrics or other information described herein with respect to the various user interfaces 200 may also be accessed remotely via any suitable network, such as the Internet. For example, user 106 may be able to access the website from a tablet, mobile phone, computer, and/or any other digital device, and such user 106 may be able to view historical information, communicate with other participants, schedule classes, access coaching information, and/or Or view any of the information described herein regarding the various user interfaces 200 through such a website.

FIG. 3 illustrates an example networked exercise system 300 of the present disclosure that includes one or more exercise machines 102 in communication via an example network. Such an exemplary networked exercise system 300 may be used, for example, to capture and/or otherwise generate audio content, video content, and/or other content corresponding to an exercise session performed by one or more trainers. Networked exercise system 300 may also be configured to generate video files and/or any other electronic files, digital files, etc., including captured audio content and video content. In some examples, networked exercise system 300 may also be configured to generate one or more executable controls 210 described herein with respect to user interface 200 (FIG. Playback of at least a portion of the video file by the processor of 102 (eg, via display 104 of exercise machine 102 ) may result in display of executable controls 210 . In any of the examples described herein, content captured and/or distributed by networked exercise system 300 may include live and/or archived exercise sessions, live and/or archived instructional content, such as video content explaining how to properly perform an exercise, scenery Or map-based content, videos and/or animations that can be three-dimensionally rendered from any angle can be created and stored in various local or remote locations and shared on the networked exercise system 300.

In various exemplary embodiments, networked exercise system 300 may be managed by one or more networked backend servers 302 and may include various databases 304 for storing user data, system information, performance information, archived content, and the like. Exemplary local system 100 (FIG. 1) may communicate with networked backend server 302 via any suitable network 306 (eg, content distribution network 306), including but not limited to the Internet. As an example of an alternative distribution scheme, in various exemplary embodiments, backend server 302 may be eliminated and data may be communicated throughout the system in a distributed or peer-to-peer fashion rather than via a central server network. In such a networked exercise system 300, user data (e.g., performance data) can be broken down into small packets or "segments" and distributed among user devices so that the complete data set is quickly distributed to all devices for display as needed.

Content for distribution over network 306 can be created in a number of different ways. Content recording locations can include professional content recording studios, amateur and home locations, gyms, and more. In various exemplary embodiments, the recording studio may include a space for a live trainer-led workout session with live studio participation, or may be a dedicated studio without live studio participation. As shown in FIG. 3 , recording devices include one or more cameras 308 , microphones 310 , mp3 players or other music players 312 and/or other components and can be used to capture instructors and/or participants during a session. Multiple cameras 308 can provide different views, and 3D cameras 308 can be used to create 3D content. In various exemplary embodiments, content may also be generated locally by users 106 . For example, exercise machine 102 may be equipped with a recording device including microphone 310 and camera 308 . Users 106 may generate live or recorded sessions that may be transmitted by networked exercise system 300 , stored, and distributed via network 306 .

With continued reference to FIG. 3 , lesson content may be generated by providing the output of one or more cameras 308 , microphone 310 , and/or music player 312 as an input to an audio mixer 314 . Audio mixer 314 may output content to analog-to-digital converter 316 , which may provide converted data to production switcher 318 . Production switcher 318 may send the production video to video encoder 320 , which may store the encoded video to local storage 322 and may also send it to video transcoder 324 .

In some examples, video encoder 320 may receive input from one or more users of backend server 302 , including commands to associate executable controls 210 with video files created by networked exercise system 300 . In such examples, video encoder 320 may embed and/or otherwise associate such executable controls 210 with the video file at desired locations within the video file. Alternatively, video encoder 320 and/or other components of backend server 302 may recognize verbal commands from a trainer directing an exercise session. In such examples, video encoder 320 and/or other components of backend server 302 may recognize spoken commands included in audio content received from microphone 310 and/or from camera 308 . Such commands may correspond to parameters of exercise machine 102 (eg, inclination of deck 112, speed of belt 120, pedal cadence of a stationary bike, braking force or resistance of a stationary bike, etc.). In such examples, video encoder 320 and/or other components of backend server 302 may identify a timestamp associated with the command (eg, a timestamp in the video content and/or audio content corresponding to the command). In such an example, video encoder 320 and/or other components of backend server 302 may associate executable control 210 with the video file by linking executable control 210 to a portion of the video file corresponding to a time stamp. Additionally, in any examples described herein, video encoder 320 and/or other components of backend server 302 may recognize such spoken commands via natural language processing software or techniques.

Additionally, video transcoder 324 may output the transcoded data to video packager 326 , which may then send the packaged data stream to remote user 106 over network 306 . In various exemplary embodiments, coaches and/or users 106 may be provided with access to a content creation platform, which they may use to help them create content. Such platforms may provide tools for selecting and editing music, managing volume controls, and pushing chat or other communications to users 106.

As described above with respect to FIGS. 1 and 2 , through display 104 and/or other user interfaces on their exercise machine 102 , users 106 can access lists, calendars, and schedules of live and recorded exercise sessions that can be communicated through display 104 . In various exemplary embodiments, once a user 106 selects a course, the local system 100 may access and/or display the primary data stream for that course. This primary data stream may include video, music, voice, text, or any other data, and may represent a live or previously recorded workout session. The local system 100 can be equipped with hardware video accelerated encoding/decoding to manage high-definition video quality up to 1080 pixels based on existing technologies. The local system 100 can automatically adjust the bit rate/quality of the stream for the session to bring the highest quality video to the participants based on the user's bandwidth/hardware constraints.

In various exemplary embodiments, the networked exercise system 300 and method of the present disclosure may include multi-way communication and data transfer capabilities that allow sharing of video, audio, voice, and data among all users 106 and/or trainers. This allows users 106 to access and display multi-directional video and audio streams from instructors and/or other users regardless of location, and to establish direct communication with other users 106 for private or conference video and/or audio communication. Such data streams may be established by the local system 100 for presentation via one or more of the displays 104 via one or more of the user interfaces 200 described above. In various exemplary embodiments, user 106 may manage multiple data streams to select and control inputs and outputs. The local system 100 may allow the user 106 to control the volume of the course's main audio stream as well as other audio channels for different users or even unrelated audio streams, such as phone calls or their own music selections. For example, this would allow the user 106 to turn down the coaching volume to facilitate conversations with other users.

For live sessions, in various exemplary embodiments, the instructor may be able to communicate with the entire session or contact individual users simultaneously, and solicit feedback from all users in real time regardless of location. For example, the coach may verbally ask the user, or send the text of a pop-up message to the user 106, seeking feedback on difficulty levels, music selections, venues, and the like. The user 106 can then respond through components of the local system 100 by selecting an appropriate response or providing verbal feedback. This allows coaches to use crowdsourcing to tailor lessons to the needs of participants and improve their lessons by soliciting feedback or voting on specific lesson features or elements.

In various exemplary embodiments, the coach can also set performance goals, and the system can measure and display their performance against the goals to the user 106 and the coach. For example, a coach could set goal metrics, such as target power and speed, which would then be displayed next to the user's readout, color-coded to indicate whether the user met that goal. The system may allow the trainer to remotely adjust exercise machine settings for individual users 106 . In various exemplary embodiments, exercise machine 102 may also automatically adjust based on information from user 106, a trainer, or based on performance. For example, exercise machine 102 may adjust the difficulty to maintain a particular performance parameter, such as heart rate, within a particular range or to meet a particular performance goal. Any of the executable controls described herein may be created and/or configured to modify parameters of exercise machine 102 in order to help user 106 meet and/or exceed such performance goals or goals.

With continued reference to FIG. 3 , in various exemplary embodiments, the networked exercise system 300 described herein may allow users 106 to create accounts (eg, user profiles) and to save and manage their user data (eg, performance data). As noted above, the system may allow users 106 to view a schedule of upcoming live sessions, schedule future live sessions, and set reminders. User 106 is also able to invite others to participate in the live class and set up text, email, voice or other notifications and calendar entries. In addition to the user interface for the local system 100 associated with their exercise machine 102, users 106 are able to access the system, accounts, performance and all other data.

In various exemplary embodiments, the networked exercise system 300 may provide for multiple users to simultaneously participate in a recorded session, synchronized by the system and allow access to all of the same communication and data sharing features available for a live session. With such a feature, participants who are concurrently taking the same archived course can compete against each other, as well as against past performance or "ghost" participants of the same course. In some examples described herein, one or more executable controls may be generated and/or configured to modify parameters of exercise machine 102 in order to help user 106 keep up with such past performances, "ghost" participants, and/or other performances purpose or goal.

In some examples, networked computer system 300 may be configured to feed synchronized live and/or archived video content and live and/or archived sensor data to users over network 306 . In various exemplary embodiments, and as shown in FIG. 3 , networked exercise system 300 may be configured with multiple user exercise machines 102 in communication with video content distribution network 306 . User exercise machine 102 may also communicate with various other networks and servers. Additionally, in any examples described herein, a control station (not shown) may provide signals via network 306 to control data on networked exercise system 300 (e.g., user data, video content, audio content, various exercise machines 102 parameters, etc.) collection, storage and management.

FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary user interface 400 of the present disclosure, and user interface 400 may be similar and/or identical to user interface 200 described above with respect to FIG. 2 . In such an example, user interface 400 may be provided to user 106 during a selected exercise session. When displaying and/or otherwise providing an exercise session via user interface 400 via one or more displays 104, in various exemplary embodiments, the main video feed may be displayed as a background video full screen or as a subroutine displayed on displays 104. window. Informational elements may be provided on different portions of the display to indicate any performance metric, including total time, elapsed time, time remaining, distance, speed (e.g., speed of belt 120), user 106 mile pace, incline (e.g., deck 112 inclination), elevation, drag, braking force, power, total work, energy expended (e.g., output), cadence (e.g., pedal cadence), heart rate, respiration, hydration, calorie burn, and/or possibly developed Any custom performance score. The displayed information can also include trends or relationships between different performance indicators. For example, display 104 may indicate a particular metric with a color that indicates current performance compared to an exercise session or average performance over time, such as red to indicate user 106's current performance is below average performance or green to indicate above average performance . Color and graphs can also be used to show trends or relative performance, such as a red down arrow showing that current performance is below average.

In various exemplary embodiments, the display 104 may also display information that supports or supplements the information provided by the coach. Examples include one or more segmented timelines 402 shown in user interface 400 with at least a portion of a selected exercise session. As shown at least in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the exemplary segment timeline 402 may include one or more segments 404a, 404b, 404c... 404n (collectively "segments 404") that correspond to the selected exercise sessions. Corresponding sections, segments, or other workout divisions. The size, length, width, height, relative position, color, opacity, and/or other configuration of such segments 404 may represent, for example, the length of a corresponding portion or section of a selected exercise session. The segment timeline 402 may also provide an indication 406 of elapsed and/or remaining time for the current training segment and/or general exercise session. Segment timeline 402 may also include information indicating activity requirements (e.g., running, jogging, sprinting, lifting weights, etc.), equipment requirements (e.g., dumbbells), and/or other requirements associated with the corresponding exercise segment of the selected exercise session. One or more visual indicia 408a, 408b, 408c... 408n (collectively "indicia 408"). For example, marker 408a may indicate that segment 404a includes a walk segment, marker 408d may indicate that segment 404c includes a run segment, and marker 408b may indicate that at least a portion of segment 404a requires weight. In any of the examples described herein, such segment timeline 402 may also include one or more lists or windows that identify and/or describe upcoming workout segments or features, such as graphics or Instructional information for a video, or other information related to an ongoing exercise session. Such segment timeline 402 may also provide and/or otherwise include information 409 indicating the current segment of the exercise session and/or the current activity that the trainer has requested the user 106 to perform.

As shown at least in FIG. 4 , user interface 400 may include a main window 410 configured to display live or archived exercise sessions or other content selected by user 106 . In various exemplary embodiments, user interface 400 may also include one or more performance indicator windows 412 overlaid on and/or otherwise displayed with main window 410 (eg, as shown in FIG. 4 ). "scorecard"). Such performance metrics window 412 may display rank, total output, current output, incline, belt speed, mile pace, and/or other specific performance metrics for the user's current session, past sessions, or other performance information. Such performance indicator windows 412 may be presented anywhere on the display 104 and may be user selectable such that they may be displayed or removed by screen touch or gesture.

User interface 400 may also allow user 106 to toggle between the display of maximum, average, and total results for different performance metrics. Additionally, the user interface 400 may allow the user 106 to hide or display informational elements, including performance metrics, video streams, user information, etc., all at once or individually. Performance metrics and/or other performance information may also be displayed in various display bars 414, 416, which may be hidden or displayed as a group or individually. User interface 400 may provide complete control over audio volume, input and output, and display output characteristics.

In any examples described herein, user interface 400 may also include one or more additional windows 418 overlaid on and/or otherwise displayed with main window 410, and such additional windows 418 may include one or A number of executable controls are operable to modify parameters of exercise machine 102 as user 106 participates in an exercise session. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, such an additional window 418 may include a number of executable controls configured to modify the speed of the belt 120, the inclination of the deck 112, the resistance associated with the belt 120, the pedal cadence of the fixed bicycle, the fixed The braking force or resistance of the bicycle and/or other parameters of the exercise machine 102 . For example, as shown in FIG. 4 , in embodiments where exercise machine 102 includes a treadmill, window 418 may include a "jog" executable control 420, a "run" executable control 422, a "sprint" executable control 424, and and/or other executable controls configured to modify the speed of belt 120 . In particular, such executable controls may be configured to receive one or more inputs from user 106 while user 106 is participating in an exercise session using exercise machine 102 . A "jog" executable control 420, a "run" executable control 422, and a "sprint" executable control 424 may be operable to modify the speed of the belt 120 based at least in part on such input.

In such an example, the "jog" executable control 420 may be associated with a first speed of the belt 120 such that upon receiving a touch input via the executable control 420, the processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of the exercise machine 102 may The motor of the deck 112 driving the belt 120 is controlled to rotate the belt 120 around the deck 112 at a speed corresponding to the jogging pace of the user 106 . In some examples, the speed associated with the “jog” executable control 420 may be a default jog pace stored in the memory of the digital hardware 148 and/or otherwise associated with the executable control 420 . Alternatively, in other examples, the speed associated with the "jog" executable control 420 may be set by the user 106 before the user 106 begins participating in the current exercise session, while the user 106 is participating in the exercise session, and/or at any other time. Customized, programmed, entered, and/or otherwise selected in establishing a user profile unique to user 106. Thus, in such an example, when the user selects and/or otherwise provides a touch input via the “jog” executable control 420 , the user 106 can select the speed at which the user 106 wants the belt 120 to rotate. In such an example, the speed of the belt 120, and/or other parameters of the exercise machine 102 associated with the “jog” executable control 420 may be stored in memory associated with the digital hardware 148 as part of the user profile of the user 106. , and/or stored, for example, in a database 304 and/or other memory associated with one or more servers 302 of system 300 (FIG. 3).

In still further examples, the speed associated with the “jog” executable control 420 may be identified, calculated, selected, and/or determined, for example, by a processor of exercise machine 102 and/or a processor or other component of one or more servers 306 or otherwise determined speed. In such further examples, the speed associated with the “jog” executable control 420 may be determined based on, for example, aggregate user data associated with past user selections, past user performance, or other previous workouts of the user 106 . In such an example, for example, processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise machine 102 may sense, collect, and/or otherwise determine user data, including user data that user 106 typically chooses during an exercise session using exercise machine 102. belt speed. In such examples, the processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise machine 102 may store such user data in memory associated with digital hardware 148 . The processor may also select, identify, and/or otherwise determine a frequently selected belt speed by the user 106 based at least in part on such user data, and may associate the selected speed with the “jog” executable control 420 . For example, such selected speeds may be associated with previous warm-up sessions/segments of a workout session that user 106 participated in, and such speeds may include the speeds most frequently selected by user 106 during such previous warm-up sessions/segments. As will be described in more detail below, in further examples, the processor of digital hardware 148 may use one or more additional methods to determine the speed associated with “jog” executable control 420 .

It should be appreciated that the "run" executable control 422, the "sprint" executable control 424, and/or other controls included in the window 418 may be similarly configured. For example, the “Run” executable control 422 may be associated with a second speed of the belt 120 that is greater than the first speed described above with respect to the “Jog” executable control 420 . In such an example, upon receiving a touch input via executable controller 422, processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise machine 102 may control the motor of deck 112 that drives belt 120 to cause belt 120 to move in a corresponding The speed of the user's 106 running pace rotates around the deck 112 . In some examples, the speed associated with the “RUN” executable control 420 may be a default run pace stored in the memory of the digital hardware 148 and/or otherwise associated with the executable control 422 . Alternatively, in other examples, the speed associated with the "run" executable control 420 may be set by the user 106 before the user 106 begins participating in the current exercise session, while the user 106 is participating in an exercise session, and/or at any other time. Entered and/or otherwise selected when establishing a user profile unique to user 106 . Thus, in such examples, when the user selects and/or otherwise provides touch input via the “run” executable control 420 , the user 106 may select the speed at which the user 106 wants the belt 120 to rotate. In such an example, the speed of the belt 120, and/or other parameters of the exercise machine 102 associated with the “run” executable control 420 may be stored in memory associated with the digital hardware 148 as part of the user profile of the user 106. , and/or stored, for example, in database 304 and/or other memory associated with one or more servers 302 of system 300 (FIG. 3).

In still further examples, the speed associated with the “run” executable control 422 may be identified, calculated, selected, and/or determined, for example, by a processor of exercise machine 102 and/or a processor or other component of one or more servers 306 or otherwise determined speed. In such further examples, the speed associated with the “run” executable control 422 may be determined based on, for example, aggregate user data associated with user 106's past performance, selections, or other workouts. In such an example, for example, processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise machine 102 may sense, collect, and/or otherwise determine user data, including user data that user 106 typically chooses during an exercise session using exercise machine 102. belt speed. In such an example, the processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise machine 102 may select, identify, and/or otherwise determine the frequently selected belt speeds of user 106 based at least in part on such user data, and may The selected speed is associated with the "run" executable control 420 . For example, such a selected speed may be associated with a relatively long and/or sustained period/segment of a previous exercise session that user 106 participated in, and such speed may include the user's 106 working out during such a previous relatively long and/or sustained period. /Most frequently chosen speed during a split. As will be described in more detail below, in further examples, the processor of digital hardware 148 may use one or more additional methods to determine the speed associated with the “run” executable control 420 .

It should be appreciated that the processor of digital hardware 148 may also use similar methods and/or procedures to determine the speed associated with the “sprint” executable control 424 . For example, such a selected speed may be associated with a relatively short period/segment of a previous exercise session that user 106 participated in, and such speed may include the user 106 most frequently selecting maximum speed.

As shown in FIG. 4 , window 418 may also include a number of additional executable controls 426 , 428 , 430 and/or other executable controls configured to modify the tilt of deck 112 and/or other parameters of exercise machine 102 . In particular, such executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be configured to receive one or more inputs from user 106 while user 106 is participating in an exercise session using exercise machine 102, and such executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be operable The slope of deck 112 is modified based at least in part on such input. One or more of executable controls 426 , 428 , 430 may be configured through a process similar to that described above with respect to executable controls 420 , 422 , 424 .

For example, executable control 426 may be associated with a first inclination of deck 112, executable control 428 may be associated with a second inclination of deck 428 that is greater than the first inclination, and executable control 430 may be associated with a second inclination of deck 428 that is greater than the first and second inclinations. Oblique third oblique association. In such an example, upon receiving touch input via executable controls 426, processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise machine 102 may control the motors of deck 112, thereby controlling the tilt of deck 112 to increase or decrease the deck. 112 such that the tilt of deck 112 matches the tilt associated with executable control 426 . The processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of the exercise machine 102 may also control the motors of the deck 112, thereby controlling the tilt of the deck 112 to increase or decrease the tilt of the deck in a similar manner in response to receiving touch input via the executable controls 428, 430. tilt.

In some examples, the respective tilts of the deck 112 associated with the executable controls 426 , 428 , 430 may include respective default slopes stored in the memory of the digital hardware 148 and/or otherwise associated with the executable controls 426 , 428 , 430 . tilt. Alternatively, in other examples, before the user 106 begins participating in the current exercise session, while the user 106 is participating in the exercise session, and/or at any other time, the corresponding control of the deck 112 associated with the executable controls 426, 428, 430 The tilt may be entered, customized, and/or otherwise selected by the user 106 when establishing a user profile unique to the user 106 . Thus, in such examples, when user 106 selects and/or otherwise provides touch input via various executable controls 426, 428, 430, user 106 may, relative to the support surface upon which exercise machine 102 is disposed, The corresponding inclination at which the user 106 would like the deck 112 to be positioned is selected. In such an example, the corresponding tilt of the deck 112 associated with the executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be stored as part of the user profile of the user 106 in memory associated with the digital hardware 148, and/or, for example, in a memory associated with the digital hardware 148. In database 304 and/or other memory associated with one or more servers 302 of system 300 (FIG. 3).

In still further examples, the corresponding tilt of deck 112 associated with executable controls 426, 428, 430 may include, for example, identification by a processor of exercise machine 102 and/or a processor or other component of one or more servers 306, Calculated, selected and/or otherwise determined tilt. In such further examples, the respective tilts of deck 112 associated with executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be determined based on, for example, aggregate user data associated with user 106's past performance or other training. In such an example, for example, processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise machine 102 may sense, collect, and/or otherwise determine user data, including user data typically selected by user 106 during participation in an exercise session using exercise machine 102. The deck slopes are set. In such examples, the processor and/or other digital hardware 148 of exercise machine 102 may store such user data in memory associated with digital hardware 148 . The processor may also select, identify, and/or otherwise determine one or more deck slopes frequently selected by user 106 based at least in part on such user data, and may compare one or more such deck slopes to corresponding available deck slopes. Execution control 426, 428, 430 association. For example, during a warm-up session/segment of a number of previous exercise sessions in which user 106 participated, the user may choose to jog with a relatively flat deck incline. In such an example, the deck slope most frequently selected by user 106 during such prior warm-up sessions/segments may be approximately 0.0 (eg, a generally horizontal deck position relative to the support surface on which exercise machine 102 is positioned). In such an example, the processor of digital hardware 148 may select, identify, and/or otherwise determine that user 106 frequently chooses an The deck of this kind slopes. The processor of digital hardware 148 may also associate such deck tilt with a corresponding one of the executable controls (eg, with executable control 426 shown in FIG. 4 ). The processor of digital hardware 148 may associate corresponding deck tilts with executable controls 428 and 430 in a similar manner. As will be described in more detail below, in further examples, the processor of the digital hardware 148 may also use one or more additional methods to determine the deck pitch associated with the various executable controls 426, 428, 430 described herein. . Additionally, as noted above, any of the processes described herein with respect to configuring, generating, providing, causing display, and/or modifying one or more executable controls 420, 422, 424, 426, 428, 430 may be a process by digital hardware 148. executed locally on exercise machine 102, remotely executed by one or more processors of server 302, and/or processed by digital hardware 148 in communication with and/or cooperating with one or more processors of server 302 device execution.

With continued reference to FIG. 4 , in some examples, window 418 may include an executable control 432 operable to close window 418 such that window 418 (and executable controls disposed therein) are no longer displayed on display 402 . Additionally, in any examples described herein, window 418 and/or other portions of user interface 400 may include executable controls 434 operable to enable user 106 to customize the executable controls 420, 422, 424 provided by window 418 , 426, 428, 430 in one or more. For example, executable control 434 may be configured to receive a touch input from user 106 indicating to modify at least one of one or more of executable controls 420 , 422 , 424 , 426 , 428 , 430 provided by window 418 . A setup request. Based at least in part on such input, the processor of digital hardware 148 may provide, via user interface 400, one or more additional controls, windows, or other components by which user 106 may increase or decrease the user interface associated with one or more executable controls. The belt speed associated with 420, 422, 424, the deck incline associated with one or more executable controls 426, 428, 430 can be increased or decreased, and/or can be modified (e.g., customized) from the one provided via user interface 400 Any other executable control associated with one or more settings. It should be understood that any such modifications may be saved and/or otherwise associated with the user profile of the user 106 and may be accessed, recalled, and/or accessed upon accessing the user profile on the exercise machine 102 and/or other exercise machines 102 or otherwise exploited. For example, any such modified settings may be automatically used (eg, may be automatically associated with one or more corresponding executable controls of user interface 400 ) when user 106 participates in a future exercise session via exercise machine 102 . Additionally, in some embodiments, window 418 may be omitted from user interface 400 . In such an embodiment, one or more of the executable controls 420, 422, 424, 426, 428, 430, 434 described above with respect to window 418 may be displayed and/or otherwise provided via user interface 400 without window 418. Multiple.

FIG. 5 illustrates another exemplary user interface 500 of the present disclosure. In such examples, user interface 500 may be substantially similar to user interface 400 described above with respect to FIG. 4 and/or may be substantially similar to user interface 200 described above with respect to FIG. 2 . As shown in FIG. 5 , such an exemplary user interface 500 may include, among other things, a leaderboard 502 displayed to allow the user 106 to see his or her performance compared to other users participating in the same exercise session. In various exemplary embodiments, leaderboard 502 may comprise a separate window overlaid on and/or otherwise displayed with main window 410 . The example leaderboard 502 can be configured to display the relative performance of all participants and/or one or more subgroups of participants. For example, the user 106 may be able to select a leaderboard 502 that displays the performance of participants of a particular age group, male participants, female participants, male participants of a particular age group, participants of a particular geographic region, and the like. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 5, leaderboard 502 has been configured to display the performance of a group of female participants in their 20s. User 106 may be able to curate and/or otherwise configure leaderboard 502 individually, or have local system 100 curate leaderboard 502 by selecting an appropriate participant group relative to user 106 . Users 106 may be able to curate their own leaderboards 502 for specific previously recorded sessions to create leaderboards 502 that provide users 106 with the greatest personal performance incentives.

User 106 may also be provided with the ability to completely deselect leaderboard 502 and remove it from user interface 500 . In various exemplary embodiments, exercise machine 102 may incorporate various social networking aspects, such as allowing user 106 to follow other participants, or create participant groups or circles. User lists and information can be accessed, sorted, filtered and used in a variety of different ways. For example, other users may be sorted, grouped, and/or categorized based on any characteristic, including personal information such as age, gender, weight, or based on performance such as current power output, speed, or a custom score.

The leaderboard 502 may be fully interactive, allowing the user 106 to scroll up and down the participant rankings, and select a participant to access their detailed performance data, create a connection such as choosing to follow that participant, or establish a connection, such as through an audio and/or video connection. direct communication. The leaderboard 502 may also display the user's personal best performance in the same or similar categories to allow the user 106 to compare their current performance with their previous personal best performance. In some examples, such performance information may also be displayed in one or more of the display bars 414 , 416 . Leaderboard 502 may also highlight certain participants, such as those followed by user 106 , or provide other visual cues to indicate connections or provide other information about particular entries on leaderboard 502 .

In various exemplary embodiments, leaderboard 502 may also allow users 106 to view their position and performance information at all times while scrolling through leaderboard 502 . For example, if user 106 scrolls up to the top of leaderboard 502, such as by dragging their finger up on display 104, when user 106 reaches the bottom of leaderboard 502, it can lock in position and the rest of leaderboard 502 Section will scroll below it. Similarly, if the user 106 scrolls down toward the bottom of the leaderboard 502, when the user's window reaches the top of the leaderboard 502, it can lock in position and the rest of the leaderboard 502 will continue to scroll below it. In various exemplary embodiments, performance information about other users may also be presented on the leaderboard 502 or in any other format, including a format that may be sorted by relevant performance parameters. Users can choose whether to make their performance available to all users, select users and/or coaches, or keep it private so others cannot view it.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the example user interface 500 may also include one or more executable controls 504 generated based at least in part on verbal commands from a trainer of the exercise session. For example, executable controls 504 may correspond to a particular exercise session that user 106 is currently participating in, and executable controls 504 may be provided to user 106 via user interface 500 while user 106 is participating in an exercise session using exercise machine 102 . Additionally, executable control 504 is operable to modify one or more parameters of exercise machine 106 in response to one or more touch inputs. In such examples, executable control 504 may be embedded, linked to, and/or otherwise associated with a portion of a video file including audio and video of an exercise session presented via user interface 500 . In particular, executable control 504 may be linked to a portion of a video file of an exercise session corresponding to a time stamp associated with a verbal command issued by a trainer of the exercise session. In such an example, the processor of digital hardware 148 may train the exercise session during the exercise session as it is displayed via user interface 500 (e.g., substantially in real-time via live streaming, and/or while replaying the exercise session using archived video files). The point at which the verbal command is issued provides executable control 504 via user interface 500 .

In an exemplary embodiment, executable control 504 may be substantially similar and/or identical to one or more of executable controls 420 , 422 , 424 , 426 , 428 , 430 described above with respect to FIG. 4 . For example, executable control 504 may correspond to an exercise program currently being performed by a trainer, and executable control 504 may be operable to modify one or more parameters of exercise machine 102 that user 106 is using to participate in the exercise program. For example, executable controls 504 may be configured to modify the speed of belt 120 of exercise machine 102 being used by user 106, the inclination of deck 112 relative to the support surface on which exercise machine 102 is set, the resistance of belt 120, pedal cadence, braking, etc. Power or resistance, and/or any other such parameters of exercise machine 102.

For example, in some embodiments, a coach may issue relatively specific commands during an exercise session. Examples of such relatively specific commands could include, among others, "run at a 6-minute mile pace", "go to a 5.0 incline", "reach your Zone 4 power output within the next 2 minutes", or any Other relatively specific commands that correspond to a desired speed of the belt 120, a desired running speed of the user 106, a desired incline of the deck 112, a desired power zone of the user 106, a desired output level of the user 106, a desired pedal cadence, and/or any other such parameters. Such commands may correspond to the current segment and/or current portion of the exercise session. In response, the operator of server 302 and/or any other operator of a control station associated with the studio in which the trainer is performing the exercise session may recognize the verbal commands issued by the trainer and may generate executable controls based at least in part on the commands 504.

In such an example, the operator may identify a timestamp associated with the command (e.g., elapsed time in a video file including audio content, video content, and/or other content corresponding to the exercise session) and/or otherwise identify The time the trainer issued the command during the exercise session. The operator may embed, link and/or otherwise associate the executable control 504 with the video file comprising the exercise session. In particular, the operator may link the executable control 504 to the portion of the video file corresponding to the time stamp. As a result, when an exercise session is provided to user 106 via user interface 500 (e.g., in substantially real-time via live streaming, and/or when an exercise session is played back using an archived video file), the processor of digital hardware 148 may issue an exercise session from the coach during the exercise session. The point in time of the spoken command provides executable control 504 via user interface 500 .

Additionally or alternatively, it should be understood that natural language processing software and/or other at least partially automated techniques may be utilized to generate one or more such executable controls 504 . For example, such natural language processing software running on server 302 may recognize verbal commands issued by a trainer during an exercise session and/or after the exercise session has been completed. In such examples, natural language processing software may provide an indication of the spoken command to video encoder 320 and/or other components of server 302 operable to generate executable command 504 . In such examples, video encoder 320 and/or other components of server 302 may generate executable control 504 based at least in part on such information. In some such examples, the natural language processing software may also provide an indication of the spoken command to one or more operators of server 302, and such operators may confirm, for example, the accuracy and/or corresponding availability of the identified spoken command. Placement of execution control 504 within the video file generated at server 302 .

In additional embodiments, the coach may issue relatively abstract or ambiguous commands during the exercise session. Examples of such relatively abstract or vague commands may include, inter alia, "jog for a few minutes," "let's go up this hill," or may have different meanings to the respective user 106 participating in the current exercise session, but may still correspond to The trainer is executing the current segment of the workout session and/or any other commands for the current portion. In response, the operator of server 302 and/or any other operator of a control station associated with the studio in which the trainer is performing the exercise session may recognize the verbal command issued by the trainer and may generate a corresponding actionable command based at least in part on the command. Control 504 is executed.

In such an example, the operator may identify a timestamp associated with the command (e.g., elapsed time in a video file including audio content, video content, and/or other content corresponding to the exercise session) and/or otherwise identify The time the trainer issued the command during the exercise session. The operator may embed, link and/or otherwise associate the executable control 504 with the video file comprising the exercise session. Additionally, the operator and/or server 302 may configure the executable controls 504 to best fit and/or approximate the activities desired by the trainer and tailored to the preferences, previous activities, physical abilities, and/or other characteristics of the particular user 106 participating in the exercise session. The mode affects a corresponding parameter of the exercise machine 102 . For example, operator and/or server 302 may configure executable control 504 such that when a touch input is received via executable control 504 (e.g., when executable control 504 is selected by user 106), processor of digital hardware 148 may Control and/or modify the speed of the belt 120, the inclination of the deck 112, the pedaling cadence of the stationary bike, the braking force or resistance of the stationary bike, and/or the one or more additional parameters.

For example, based at least in part on recognizing the relatively abstract or ambiguous command "jog for a few minutes," the operator may generate executable controls 504 configured to cause belt 120 to jog at a 4-minute mile pace and/or at any other relatively common The pace is rotated, and such settings of the executable control 504 may include default settings. Where there is relatively little user data available for a particular user 106, the user profile of the user 106 does not include user data associated with a preferred jogging pace, and/or where the operator and/or server 302 does not have access to information related to the user 106 corresponds to any other case with sufficient information, the operator may use such a default setting. Alternatively, in examples where the user profile of the user 106 identifies a preferred jogging pace, and/or where the database 304 includes stored user data or other information indicating a previously selected, previously customized pace for a particular user 106 and/or previously entered jogging pace, weight, height, age, gender, or other physical characteristics of the user 106, and/or other such information, the operator may generate an executable control 504 configured to cause the strap 120 to correspond to Jog pace rotation for such user-specific information.

In particular, in any of the examples described herein where relatively vague or abstract commands have been identified, the operator of server 302 may generate executable controls 504 corresponding to such commands and, upon presenting the exercise program to user 106 via user interface 500 When a touch input is received via executable control 504, the processor of digital hardware 148 may determine an appropriate response based on user data stored in memory of digital hardware 148 and/or in database 304 associated with server 302 (e.g., appropriate modification of one or more parameters of exercise machine 102). As noted above, such appropriate responses may include default settings (e.g., a default jog speed, and/or a default deck tilt associated with a jog), previously selected, previously customized, and/or previously entered settings (e.g., included in jogging speed and/or jogging deck inclination in the user profile of the user 106), and/or by the processor of the digital hardware 148 and/or by the processor of the server 302 based at least in part on the memory stored in the digital hardware 148 and and/or settings determined by user data stored within database 304 (eg, aggregate user data corresponding to users 106 who participated in one or more previous exercise sessions using exercise machine 102 ).

FIG. 6 shows a flowchart depicting an example method 600 of the present disclosure. Exemplary method 600 is shown as a collection of steps in a logic flow diagram representing operations that may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination thereof. In a software context, steps represent computer-executable instructions stored in memory. Such instructions, when executed, for example, by a processor of digital hardware 148 and/or by one or more processors of server 302 described above, may cause the processor of digital hardware 148 and/or one or more processors of server 302 to A processor performs the operations. Such computer-executable instructions may include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, etc. that perform particular functions or implement particular abstract data types. The order in which operations are described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described steps may be combined in any order and/or in parallel to implement the process. For purposes of discussion, and unless otherwise noted, method 600 is described with reference to local system 100, exercise machine 102, user 106, user interfaces 200, 400, and/or other items shown in FIGS. 1-5. In particular, although any portion and/or the entirety of method 600 may be performed by one or more processors of server 302 and/or other components of networked exercise system 300, unless otherwise indicated, the following discussion will refer to processing by digital hardware 148 Method 600 is described for ease of description.

Referring to FIG. 6 , at 602 the processor of the digital hardware 148 may receive user data associated with a user 106 participating in an exercise session using the exercise machine 102 . For example, as described above, exercise machine 102 may include one or more sensors 147 configured to sense, collect, measure, and/or otherwise determine performance metrics of user 106, parameters of exercise machine 102, and/or other information. . For example, one or more of such sensors 147 may include a heart rate monitor, a proximity sensor, and/or be configured to sense, collect, measure, and/or otherwise determine the heart rate of user 102 while engaging in an exercise session with exercise machine 102. Other biometric sensors for heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and/or other physical characteristics. Exercise machine 102 may also include one or more additional sensors configured to sense, collect, measure, and/or otherwise determine the speed of belt 120, the inclination of deck 112, the resistance of belt 120, the the rotational speed of the output shaft of the motor, the position of the output shaft of the motor for modifying the deck 112 relative to the inclination of the support surface on which the exercise machine 102 is positioned, the pedal cadence of the fixed bicycle, the braking force or resistance of the fixed bicycle, and/or Other parameters of exercise machine 102 . In such examples, one or more sensors 147 may include, inter alia, proximity sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes, and/or other sensors configured to determine velocity, motion, position, and/or other parameters. In any of the examples described herein, at 602, one or more such sensors 147 may provide signals (e.g., continuously, substantially continuously, and/or at regular intervals) to a processor of digital hardware 148, including such user data and/or other information.

Additionally, at 602, a processor of digital hardware 148 may receive electronic content via network 306 as described above. In such examples, such electronic content may include, inter alia, one or more signals from server 302 and/or other components of networked exercise system 300, and such signals may include any of the user data described above. Additionally and/or alternatively, such electronic content may include exercise sessions, among others. For example, user 106 may utilize exercise machine 102 to participate in a live exercise session that is streamed substantially in real time, and in such an example, the electronic content may include one or more video files (e.g., a live stream), including audio content, Video content and/or other content associated with the live workout sessions. Alternatively, user 106 may utilize exercise machine 102 to participate in an archived (e.g., previously recorded) exercise session, and in such an example, the electronic content may include one or more video files, including audio content, video content, and/or or other content associated with an archived workout session.

Additionally, in any of the examples described herein, at 602 the processor of digital hardware 148 can receive a plurality of user data corresponding to various exercise programs. For example, at 602 , the processor of digital hardware 148 may receive first user data corresponding to a first exercise session that user 106 is currently participating in using exercise machine 102 or that user 106 has previously participated in using exercise machine 102 . Additionally, at 602, the processor of digital hardware 148 may receive additional user data corresponding to one or more additional exercise sessions (e.g., a second exercise session, a third exercise session, etc.) that user 106 previously participated in using exercise machine 102 . In any such examples, the user data received at 602 may be stored locally (eg, in memory of digital hardware 148 ) and/or remotely (eg, in database 304 associated with networked exercise system 300 ). Additionally, it should be understood that the user data received at 602 may include multiple belt speeds, multiple deck incline settings, multiple belt resistances, and/or when user 106 participates in one or more corresponding exercise sessions with exercise machine 102 (e.g., , multiple exercise sessions) any other set of parameters that the user 106 selects, enters, and/or otherwise uses. Such user data may be received at 602 for each exercise session that user 106 participates in.

At 604, the processor of digital hardware 148 may determine whether the user data received at 602 includes more than a minimum amount of user data required to generate an executable control of the present disclosure. For example, in order to determine with a relatively high degree of confidence one or more settings of executable controls generated by the processor of digital hardware 148, the processor may determine whether a minimum amount of user data has been received. For example, in an embodiment in which user data associated with only a single exercise session has been received at 602 (e.g., a minimum amount equal to two exercise sessions), the processor may determine that the amount of user data received at 602 is less than the minimum Required amount (604–No). On the other hand, in embodiments where user data associated with three or more exercise sessions has been received at 602 (e.g., a minimum amount equal to two exercise sessions), the processor may determine that at 602 there has been Greater than the minimum required amount of user data is received (e.g., first user data associated with a first workout session, combined with second user data associated with a second workout session, and combined with third user data associated with a third workout session ) (604–Yes).

At 606, the processor of digital hardware 148 may determine whether the user data received at 602 characterizes, indicates, and/or otherwise corresponds to one or more metrics above a desired threshold. For example, even in embodiments where greater than the minimum amount of user data has been received at 602 (604—YES), such user data may or may not be sufficient to determine one or more settings of the executable control and/or to Other means are sufficient to generate such executable controls. For example, one or more minimum percentage thresholds, minimum duration thresholds, frequency ranges, minimum and/or maximum parameter values, and/or other metrics may be established and/or otherwise used in generating executable controls. In any of the examples described herein, at 606, the processor of digital hardware 148 may compare the user data received at 602 to one or more such thresholds and/or other indicators in order to determine the received user data Whether the data meets such thresholds and/or other metrics.

For example, in one embodiment, one or more such thresholds and/or other indicators may include specific straps associated with user 106 selecting, inputting, and/or otherwise utilizing exercise machine 102 while user 106 is participating in a corresponding exercise session. A minimum percentage threshold (eg, 20%, 25%, 30%, etc.) associated with a percentage of the total duration of the exercise session for speed, deck incline, belt resistance, and/or other parameters. In such an exemplary embodiment, if the user 106 utilizes a particular belt speed (e.g., a speed corresponding to a 6.0-minute mile pace) greater than a minimum percentage ( For example, 20%) ( 606 -Yes), the processor of the digital hardware 148 will proceed to step 608 . Alternatively, if the user 106 utilizes a particular belt speed less than or equal to a minimum percentage of the total duration of the exercise session corresponding to the user data considered at 606 (606—No), the processor of the digital hardware 148 will proceed to step 602 .

In another exemplary embodiment, one or more such thresholds and/or other indicators may include certain parameters that are selected, entered, and/or otherwise utilized by the user 106 when the user 106 participates in the corresponding exercise session. The total duration and/or minimum length of time (eg, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, etc.) of an exercise session for belt speed, deck inclination, belt resistance, and/or other parameters. In such an exemplary embodiment, if the user 106 utilizes a particular belt speed (e.g., a speed corresponding to a 6.0-minute mile pace) for an exercise session greater than such a minimum length of time (e.g., corresponding to the user considered at 606 (606-Yes), the processor of the digital hardware 148 will proceed to step 608. Alternatively, if the user 106 utilizes the particular belt speed for a length of time within the duration of an exercise session that is less than or equal to such a minimum length of time (606—NO), the processor of the digital hardware 148 will proceed to step 602. In further exemplary embodiments, one or more of such indicators or thresholds may include a range of belt speed, a range of deck inclination, a range of belt resistance, a range of pedal cadence, a range of braking force or resistance, as described above. and/or other parameter ranges associated with exercise machine 102 . Additionally or alternatively, maximum and/or minimum belt speeds, deck inclination, resistance range, and/or other values corresponding to parameters of exercise machine 102 may also be used by the processor of digital hardware 148 for comparison purposes at 606 .

At 608 , the processor of digital hardware 148 may generate one or more executable controls of user interface 400 based at least in part on the user data received at 602 . For example, as described with respect to FIG. 4 , user interface 400 may include a window 418 overlaid on and/or otherwise displayed with main window 410, and such window 418 may include one or more executable controls, It is operable to modify parameters of exercise machine 102 as user 106 participates in an exercise session. As shown in FIG. 4, such an additional window 418 may include a number of executable controls configured to modify the speed of the belt 120, the inclination of the deck 112, the resistance associated with the belt 120, the pedal cadence of the stationary bike, the Braking force or resistance and/or other parameters of exercise machine 102 . For example, such executable controls may include a "jog" executable control 420, a "run" executable control 422, a "sprint" executable control 424, one or more deck tilt executable controls 426, 428, 430, and/or or other executable controls configured to modify the speed of the belt 120 and/or the inclination of the deck 112 . In such examples, the speed associated with the respective executable control 420 , 422 , 424 may be a default belt speed stored in the memory of the digital hardware 148 and/or in the database 304 . Similarly, the deck slope associated with the respective executable control 426 , 428 , 430 may be a default deck slope height stored in the memory of the digital hardware 148 and/or in the database 304 . Alternatively, in other examples, the speeds associated with the respective executable controls 420, 422, 424 may be performed before the user 106 begins participating in the current exercise session, while the user 106 is participating in an exercise session, and/or at any other time. Entered and/or otherwise selected by user 106 when establishing a user profile unique to user 106 . Similarly, the deck slope associated with the respective executable control 426 , 428 , 430 may be a deck slope height similarly input and/or otherwise selected by the user 106 . In still further examples, the speed associated with the respective executable control 420, 422, 424 and/or the deck tilt associated with the respective executable control 426, 428, 430 may be controlled by a processor such as the digital hardware 148 and A processor or other component of one or more servers 306 identifies, calculates, selects, and/or otherwise determines the corresponding speed or deck tilt. In such further examples, the speed associated with the respective executable control 420, 422, 424 and/or the deck tilt associated with the respective executable control 426, 428, 430 may be based, for example, on past performance with the user 106 or other The synthetic user data for training associations (eg, user data received at 602 ) is determined according to steps 604 , 606 described above. In any examples described herein, the one or more executable controls generated at 608 may include data files, text files, digital files, metadata, settings, requirements, instructions, and/or processor-executable Any other electronic file that modifies at least one parameter of exercise machine 102.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more executable controls generated at 608 may include one or more settings associated with modifying parameters of exercise machine 102 . For example, as described above, one or more of the executable controls 420, 422, 424 may be configured to change, set, and/or otherwise modify the speed of the belt 120 and be associated with a corresponding executable control 420, 422, 424 The speed of may include corresponding settings of the executable controls 420 , 422 , 424 . Similarly, one or more of the executable controls 426, 428, 430 may be configured to change, set, and/or otherwise modify the tilt of the deck 112 and the Incline altitude and/or descent altitude include corresponding settings of executable controls 426 , 428 , 430 .

Additionally, in some examples, user interface 400 may include more than one executable control configured to modify a particular parameter of exercise machine 102, and in such examples, one or more such executable controls may be activated at 608. The one or more additional executable controls exist as components of the user interface 400 prior to generation. Accordingly, at 610, the processor of the digital hardware 148 may determine whether the one or more executable controls generated at 608 include a corresponding setting that is identical to one of the existing executable controls included in the user interface 400. or multiple corresponding settings adequately spaced. For example, in some cases, user interface 400 may include a first executable control (e.g., executable control 420) having a first setting corresponding to the speed of belt 120 (e.g., a belt speed equal to 6.0 minute mile pace). . In such an example, the processor of digital hardware 148 may generate a second executable control (e.g., an executable control 422). In such an example, at 610, the processor of digital hardware 148 may determine a first setting for a first executable control (eg, executable control 420) and a first setting for a second executable control (eg, executable control 422). Whether the difference between the second settings exceeds a threshold. In such examples, such thresholds may have parameters corresponding to exercise machine 102 associated with the various executable controls considered at 610, user 106's age, gender, weight, health, fitness, and/or other physical Conditions and/or any desired values of any other characteristics associated with the exercise session the user 106 is participating in. In such an example, if at 610 the processor of the digital hardware 148 determines that the difference between the first setting and the second setting does not exceed such a threshold (610—No), the processor may proceed to 612, where the processor The settings of newly created executable controls can be modified so as to meet the above variance thresholds. Alternatively, at 612 the processor may delete the executable control generated at 608 . On the other hand, if at 610 the processor of the digital hardware 148 determines that the difference between the first setting and the second setting does exceed such a difference threshold ( 610 -YES), the processor may proceed to 614 .

Additionally, as noted above, in some examples of the present disclosure, one or more controls 434 included in user interface 400 may be operable to receive instructions to customize and/or otherwise modify the executable controls provided via user interface 400 One or more touch inputs that request one or more settings. For example, in response to receiving touch input via control 434, the processor of digital hardware 148 may provide, via user interface 400, one or more numeric keypads, text entry fields, slider bars, control wheels, and/or other controls configured to be accessed from User 106 receives additional input. In such examples, the processor of digital hardware 148 may receive one or more touch inputs via such additional controls, and such touch inputs may indicate changes to executable controls 420 , 422 , 424 , 426, 428, 430 request modification of at least one of the settings. In such examples, the processor of digital hardware 148 may modify the executable controls 420, 422, 424, 426, 426, A setting of at least one of 428,430.

Continuing with FIG. 6 , in some examples, the one or more executable controls generated at 608 may be provided to user 106 via user interface 400 regardless of various configurations and/or requirements of the exercise session user 106 is participating in. Alternatively, in other exemplary embodiments, one or more requirements associated with a particular exercise session that user 106 is participating in may be considered by the processor of digital hardware 148 to determine whether to provide an executable exercise program while user 106 is participating in a particular exercise session. control, and/or whether to modify one or more settings of an executable control. For example, an "Advanced" workout class may have a higher level of difficulty requirement and/or other class-specific performance requirements than a "Beginner" workout class. For example, exemplary performance requirements for an "advanced" exercise session may specify that a user 106 participating in such a session is able to sprint at a relatively high speed, for a relatively long period of time, and/or at a relatively steep incline, whereas a corresponding "beginner" exercise session The performance requirements may be relatively low. For example, an "advanced" exercise program may specify performance requirements, including a minimum belt speed corresponding to a 5.0-minute mile pace, and/or measured between the front end of exercise machine 102 and a substantially horizontal support surface on which exercise machine 102 is set. A minimum deck slope equal to approximately 8 inches horizontal. On the other hand, an exemplary "beginner" exercise program may specify performance requirements, including a minimum belt speed corresponding to an 8.0-minute mile pace, and/or equal to about 3" level minimum deck slope.

In such an example, at 614 the processor of digital hardware 148 may determine whether the executable control's setting (eg, belt speed) generated at 608 has a value greater than or equal to the performance requirement specified by the current workout session. In such an example, if at 614 the processor of the digital hardware 148 determines that the setting of the executable control generated at 608 has a value that is less than the performance requirement specified by the exercise program (614—NO), then the processor of the digital hardware 148 Proceeding to 616 , where the processor may modify the set of executable controls generated at 608 such that the set of executable controls meet one or more requirements of the exercise program. At 616 , the processor may also verify that any modifications made to the settings do not contradict and/or violate any difference (eg, interval) thresholds considered at 610 . The processor of digital hardware 148 may then proceed to 618 in such an example. Alternatively, if at 614 the processor of the digital hardware 148 determines that the setting of the executable control generated at 608 has a value greater than or equal to the performance requirement specified by the exercise program (614—Yes), then the processor of the digital hardware 148 Proceeding to 618 may occur without modifying one or more settings of the executable control generated at 608 .

As noted above, exemplary exercise programs of the present disclosure may include one or more exercise segments. Such workout segments may be characterized by a desired physical activity (eg, jogging, sprinting, lifting weights, etc.) commanded by the trainer of the workout session to user 106 to perform during the corresponding workout segment. In some examples, user interface 400 may include one or more timelines, such as segment timeline 402 . The example segment timeline 402 may include one or more segments 404 that correspond to respective portions, segments, or other workout segments of the exercise program that the user 106 is currently participating in. Segment timeline 402 may also include information indicating activity requirements (e.g., stretching, walking, running, sprinting, lifting weights, etc.), equipment requirements (e.g., dumbbells, yoga mat, etc.), and/or associated exercise segments with a workout session. One or more visual markers 408 of other requirements. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more activity requirements and/or other requirements associated with corresponding exercise segments of an exercise program may be considered by the processor of digital hardware 148 to determine whether to provide The executable control generated at 608, and/or whether to store or delete the executable control. For example, such activity requirements for an individual exercise segment may characterize the corresponding segment as a particular type (eg, stretch segment, walk segment, run segment, sprint segment, weight lift segment, etc.). In such an example, the processor of digital hardware 148 may provide the executable control 148 generated at 608 only in the workout segment to which the particular executable control corresponds or is related. For example, the executable controls generated at 608 configured to move or rotate the belt 120 of the exercise machine 102 at a speed corresponding to a 5.5 minute mile pace may not correspond to or relate to a stretch segment, a walk segment, or a weight lift segment . As a result, the processor of digital hardware 148 may not provide such executable controls during such workout segments based at least in part on the corresponding activity requirements associated with such workout segments.

For example, at 618, the processor of digital hardware 148 may identify the exercise segment of the exercise program that user 106 is participating in, and may also identify the activity requirements associated with the exercise segment. At 618, the processor of the digital hardware 148 may also determine the settings of the executable controls generated at 608 (e.g., the speed of the belt 120, the inclination of the deck 112, the pedal cadence of the stationary bicycle, the braking force or resistance of the stationary bicycle, etc. ) corresponds to, relates to, and/or otherwise satisfies the activity requirement associated with the workout segment. As noted above, in such an example, the processor of digital hardware 148 may determine at 618 whether the setting of the executable control is relevant to the type of workout segment that user 106 is currently participating in. In such examples, a workout segment may be characterized by and/or may include metadata, classification labels, and/or identify the workout segment as a particular type (e.g., stretch segment, walk segment, run segment, additional information on running splits, weightlifting splits, etc.). The executable control generated at 608 may also be characterized by and/or may include metadata, classification tags, and/or other information identifying the executable control as a particular type (e.g., walk control, run control, sprint control, etc.). information, and such information may include one of the settings of the Executable Control. Accordingly, in some examples, at 618, the processor of digital hardware 148 may determine whether a setting of an executable control (eg, information identifying an executable control as a particular type) corresponds to, relates to, matches, and/or otherwise The activity requirements of the workout segment that user 106 is currently participating in are met (eg, identifying the workout segment as a particular type of information). If not ( 618 -No), the processor of the digital hardware may proceed to 620 where the processor may store the control in memory associated with the processor and/or in the database 304 . Alternatively, if at 618 the processor of the digital hardware 148 determines that the settings of the executable controls correspond to, relate to, match and/or otherwise meet the activity requirements of the exercise segment (618—Yes), the processor may proceed to 622.

At 622, the processor of digital hardware 148 may provide executable controls via display 104 when user 106 is participating in a particular exercise session. In such an example, and as described above, the executable controls provided at 622 may be operable to modify one or more parameters of exercise machine 102 while user 106 is participating in an exercise session.

At 624 , the processor of digital hardware 148 may store the executable control in memory associated with the processor of digital hardware 148 and/or in database 304 . In some examples, at 624 the processor may associate the executable controls in the memory of the digital hardware and/or in the database 304 with a user profile unique to the user 106 . For example, as described above, user 106 may generate a user profile during a setup procedure for exercise machine 102 and may continue to update the user profile over time with user 106-specific preferences, desired exercise machine settings, and/or other information. In such an example, the user profile may be configured such that when the user profile is accessed on exercise machine 102 and/or on one or more additional exercise machines 102, when user 106 participates in one or more additional exercise sessions , the executable controls stored in association with the user profile may be provided via the display 104 of such one or more additional exercise machines 102.

FIG. 7 shows a flowchart depicting another exemplary method 700 of the present disclosure. Similar to method 600 described above, exemplary method 700 is shown in a logic flow diagram as a collection of steps representing operations that may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination thereof. In the context of software, steps represent computer-executable instructions stored in memory. Such instructions, when executed, for example, by a processor of digital hardware 148 and/or by one or more processors of server 302 described above, may cause the processor of digital hardware 148 and/or one or more processors of server 302 to A processor performs the operations. The order in which operations are described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described steps may be combined in any order and/or in parallel to implement the process. Additionally, method 700 may include any of the operations described above with respect to method 600, and vice versa. For purposes of discussion, and unless otherwise noted, the method 700 is described with reference to the networked exercise system 300, the trainer uses the first exercise machine 102 in one or Exercise sessions are performed at a plurality of studios or other locations, and user 106 uses second exercise machine 102, one or more user interfaces 200, 400, 500, and/or other items shown in FIGS. 1-5. In particular, although any portion and/or the entirety of method 700 may be performed by a processor of digital hardware 148, unless otherwise indicated, the following will refer to one or more processors of server 302 and/or other components of networked exercise system 300 The method 700 is described for ease of description.

Referring to FIG. 7, at 702, the server 302 and/or other components of the networked exercise system 300 may capture content associated with an exercise session performed by the trainer. In such examples, a trainer may utilize first exercise machine 102 to perform exercise classes and studios, gyms, and/or other training facilities. In such examples, one or more cameras 308, microphones 310, music players 312, audio mixers 314, and/or other components of networked exercise system 300 may be used by and/or in conjunction with server 302 to Workout session content is sensed, recorded and/or otherwise captured at 702 . For example, at 702, the server 302 can capture audio content corresponding to an exercise session being performed by the trainer, and video content corresponding to the exercise session.

At 704 , server 302 may generate a video file including audio content, video content, and/or any other content captured at 702 . For example, audio content can be captured at 702 in an audio track, and video content can be captured at 702 in a video track separate from the audio track. In such an example, at 704, the analog-to-digital converter 316, the video encoder 320, the video transcoder 324, and/or other components of the server 302 may combine the audio track and the video track at 704 to form a single digital video file . Additionally or alternatively, audio content and video content may be captured at 702 using at least one analog device. In such an example, at 704, the analog-to-digital converter 316 and/or other components of the server 302 may convert any such analog content to digital content, and may generate a video file including digital audio content and digital video content at 704. digital video files. In a still further example, at 702, audio content and video content can be captured in digital form and during a single content capture (eg, digital recording). In such an example, a video file (eg, a digital video file) can be generated at 702 while and/or as part of capturing the audio and video content.

At 706, the server 302 can identify one or more execution commands issued by the trainer during the exercise session. For example, natural language processing software and/or other speech recognition software running on server 302 may recognize verbal commands issued by the trainer during an exercise session and/or after the exercise session has been completed. In such an example, at 706, natural language processing software and/or other speech recognition software may provide an indication of the spoken command to video encoder 320 and/or other components of server 302 operable to generate executable commands. In some examples, natural language processing software and/or other speech recognition software may additionally or alternatively provide an indication of verbal commands to one or more operators of server 302 (e.g., via a display operably connected to server 302 or other output device), and such an operator may confirm, for example, the accuracy of recognized spoken commands and/or placement of corresponding executable controls within the video file generated at 704 . In a still further example, at 706, the command to execute may be identified by the operator viewing the exercise session (in real time and/or as the exercise session is being played back) without the use of natural language processing software and/or other speech recognition software and/or identify.

As noted above, in some embodiments, a coach may issue relatively specific commands during a workout session. Examples of such relatively specific commands could include "run at 6 minute mile pace", "go to 5.0 incline", "reach your zone 4 power output within the next 2 minutes", or any other relatively specific commands corresponding to a desired speed of the belt 120, a desired running speed of the user 106, a desired incline of the deck 112, a desired power zone of the user 106, a desired output level of the user 106, a desired braking force or resistance of the exercise machine 102, a desired braking force or resistance of the exercise machine 102, pedal tempo and/or any other such parameters. In such an example, at 706, the server 302, the operator of the server 302, and/or any other operator of the control station associated with the location (e.g., studio) in which the trainer is performing the exercise session can identify the trainer-issued verbal order. In some examples, at 706, natural language processing software and/or other speech recognition software running on server 302 may provide verbal command instructions. Additionally, at 706, server 302 can identify a timestamp associated with the command (eg, an elapsed time in the video file generated at 704). Such a timestamp can identify when the command was issued by the trainer during the exercise session.

In additional embodiments, the coach may issue relatively abstract or ambiguous commands during the exercise session. Examples of such relatively abstract or ambiguous commands may include "jog for a few minutes", "let's go up this mountain" or may have different meanings to the corresponding user 106 participating in the exercise session, but may still correspond to the exercise being performed by the trainer The current workout segment of the session and/or any other commands for the current section. In such an example, at 706, the server 302, the operator of the server 302, and/or the operator of the control station associated with the location (e.g., a workout studio) where the trainer is performing the exercise session can identify the relative abstraction issued by the trainer. verbal orders. In some examples, at 706, natural language processing software and/or other speech recognition software running on server 302 may provide verbal command instructions. Additionally, at 706, server 302 can identify a timestamp associated with the relatively abstract command.

At 708, server 302 may generate executable controls 504 corresponding to the exercise session performed by the trainer and operable to modify parameters of exercise machine 102 (eg, second exercise machine 102 used by user 106 to participate in the exercise session). In particular, at 708 server 302 may generate executable control 504 corresponding to the execute command identified at 706 . As noted above, the one or more executable controls 504 generated at 708 may include data files, text files, digital files, metadata, instructions, and/or be executable by the processor of the digital hardware 148 to modify the second exercise machine 102 Any other electronic file of at least one parameter. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more executable controls 504 generated at 708 may include one or more settings associated with modifying parameters of the second exercise machine 102 .

For example, in embodiments where the command identified at 706 includes a relatively specific command, server 302 may configure executable control 504 such that when executable control 504 is issued by digital hardware 148 (eg, of second exercise machine 102 ), When processed and/or executed by the processor, the processor of the digital hardware 148 may cause components of the exercise machine 102 (e.g., the motor of the deck 112 that controls the speed of the belt 120) to operate and/or perform actions specifically defined by the executable controls 504 . For example, in an embodiment where the exemplary relatively specific command identified at 706 includes "run at a 6-minute mile pace," at 708 server 302 may generate a corresponding command that includes instructions, metadata, and/or other information or components. Executable control 504, when executed by the processor of digital hardware 148, will cause the motor of deck 112, which controls the speed of belt 120, to drive belt 120 at a belt speed corresponding to a 6 minute mile pace. Similar instructions may be included in executable controls 504 relating to a particular power zone, a particular incline of deck 112 , a particular pedal cadence, a particular stationary bicycle braking resistance, and/or any other parameter of exercise machine 102 .

On the other hand, in embodiments where the commands identified at 706 include relatively vague or abstract commands, the server 302 may configure the executable controls 504 such that when the executable controls 504 are issued by (e.g., the second exercise machine 102 ) processor of digital hardware 148, the processor of digital hardware 148 may determine the appropriate (e.g., most good fit) response. For example, in an embodiment where the exemplary relatively abstract command identified at 706 includes "jog for a few minutes," at 708 the server 302 may generate an executable control 504 that includes instructions, metadata, and/or other information that, when issued by The processor of an exercise machine 102 (e.g., second exercise machine 102), when executed, may cause the belt 120 of such exercise machine 102 to rotate at a 4-minute mile pace and/or at any other relatively common jogging pace, and Such executable control 504 settings may include default settings. Where there is relatively little user data available for a particular user 106, the user profile of the user 106 does not include user data associated with the settings or preferences of the user 106 related to the abstract command identified at 706, and/or in In any other instance where server 302 does not have access to sufficient information corresponding to user 106 , such default settings may be associated with executable control 504 at 708 . Alternatively, wherein the user profile of the user 106 identifies a preferred jogging pace, and/or wherein the database 304 includes a previously selected, previously customized, and/or previously entered jogging pace indicative of the particular user 106, the user's 106 weight, In the example of stored user data or other information of height, age, gender, or other physical characteristics and/or other such information, at 708 server 302 may generate executable controls 504 configured to cause belt 120 to communicate with such user Jogging pace rotation corresponding to specific information.

In any of the examples described herein where relatively vague or abstract commands have been identified, server 302 may generate executable controls 504 corresponding to such commands at 708 and, while presenting the exercise session to user 106 via user interface 500 Upon receiving touch input via executable control 504, the processor of digital hardware 148 may determine an appropriate response based on user data stored in memory of digital hardware 148 and/or in database 304 associated with server 302 (e.g., appropriate modification of one or more parameters of exercise machine 102). As noted above, such appropriate responses may include default settings (e.g., default jog speed, and/or default deck tilt associated with jogging), previously selected, previously customized, and/or previously entered settings (e.g., included in jogging speed and/or jogging deck inclination in the user profile of the user 106), and/or stored in the memory of the digital hardware 148 based at least in part by the processor of the digital hardware 148 and/or the processor of the server 302 and/or Or a setting determined by user data stored in database 304 (eg, corresponding to aggregate user data for users 106 who participated in one or more previous exercise sessions using exercise machine 102 ).

At 710, the server 302 may embed, link, and/or otherwise associate the executable control 504 with the video file generated at 704 such that a processor of the digital hardware 148 (eg, by a processor of the second exercise machine 102) monitor) playback of at least a portion of the video file via display 104 may result in display of executable controls 504. In particular, at 710 , server 302 may link executable control 504 to a portion of the video file corresponding to the time stamp associated with the command and identified at 706 . In such an example, the timestamp may include an elapsed time of the video file generated at 704 and/or during the exercise session commanded by the trainer. As a result, the processor of digital hardware 148 (e.g., the second exercise machine 102) may provide executable controls 504 at points during the exercise session when verbal commands are issued by the coach.

At 712 , server 302 may provide executable control 504 to a processor of digital hardware 148 along with the video file generated at 704 . In such an example, video packager 326 of server 302 may provide one or more signals to exercise machine 102 (e.g., second exercise machine 102) via network 306, and such signals may include at least a portion of a video file and/or or an executable control 504 embedded therein. In some examples, such as an example in which user 106 is live streaming an exercise session substantially in real time, server 302 may provide the video file generated at 704 and executable control 504 generated at 708 as an exercise session via network 306 part of the live stream. Alternatively, in the example where the user 106 is participating in an archived exercise session, at 712, the server 302 may provide the video file generated at 704 and the executable control 504 generated at 708 as a transmission of the archived exercise session via the network 306 a part of. It should be appreciated that upon receiving executable controls 504 , a processor of digital hardware 148 (eg, a processor of second exercise machine 102 ) may cause one or more components of exercise machine 102 to execute based at least in part on executable controls 504 . The processor modifies the parameters of the exercise machine 102.

Additionally, at 714 , server 302 may save and/or otherwise store executable control 504 generated at 708 along with the video file generated at 704 . In such examples, executable control 504 may be linked to, embedded within, associated with, and/or otherwise stored with the video file such that upon playback of the video file, executable control 504 may Displayed as part of user interface 500 presented to user 106 via display 104 . Furthermore, although previous disclosures indicate that server 302 may perform one or more operations of method 700, in any example described herein, any of the operations described above with respect to method 700 may be performed in whole or in part by server 302, server The operator of 302, the operator of the control station in which the trainer is performing the exercise session, and/or by any combination thereof.

FIG. 8 shows a flowchart depicting yet another exemplary method 800 of the present disclosure. Similar to methods 600, 700 described above, exemplary method 800 is shown in a logic flow diagram as a collection of steps that represent operations that may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination thereof. In the context of software, steps represent computer-executable instructions stored in memory. Such instructions, when executed, for example, by a processor of digital hardware 148 and/or by one or more processors of server 302 described above, may cause the processor of digital hardware 148 and/or one or more processors of server 302 to A processor performs the operations. The order in which operations are described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described steps may be combined in any order and/or in parallel to implement the process. Additionally, method 800 may include any of the operations described above with respect to methods 600, 700, and vice versa. For purposes of discussion, and unless otherwise noted, method 800 will be directed to local system 100, exercise machine 102, user 106, one or more user interfaces 200, 400, 500, and/or other Items are described. In particular, although any portion and/or the entirety of method 800 may be performed by one or more processors of server 302 and/or other components of networked exercise system 300, unless otherwise stated, the following will refer to processors of digital hardware 148 (eg, the processor of exercise machine 102 shown in FIG. 1 ) to describe method 800 for ease of description.

In any of the exemplary embodiments described herein, local system 100 and/or networked computing system 300 may be operable to assist user 106 in achieving one or more training goals or objectives. Such goals or goals may be, for example, the best time for a particular user 106 to perform a 5-mile run, the longest distance a user 106 has run in a specified length of time (e.g., the longest distance a user 106 has run in 30 minutes), the user 106 106 highest output or calorie burn for a particular length of time, best time for a 5-mile run performed by another user 106 (e.g., a friend, favorite user, training partner, spouse, or co-worker of user 106), etc. In some examples, information associated with such purposes or goals may be stored in memory of digital hardware 148 and/or in database 304 . In such examples, such information may be accessed and utilized by a processor of digital hardware 148 and/or by server 302 to generate and provide one or more executable controls corresponding to user 106 goals or objectives.

For example, referring to FIG. 8 , at 802 the processor of digital hardware 148 may provide a control menu via display 104 of exercise machine 102 . In some examples, such a control menu may include, inter alia, one or more windows, sections, and/or other portions of user interface 400 displayed by display 104 . For example, in some embodiments, such a control menu may include one or more windows 418 displayed within main window 410 . Such an exemplary window 418 may be substantially similar and/or identical to the window 418 described above with respect to FIG. 4 . In such examples, window 418 may include, among other things, one or more executable controls corresponding to one or more goals or goals of user 106 . For example, one or more such executable controls provided via window 418 may be operable to modify parameters of exercise machine 102 while user 106 is using exercise machine 102 . In such an example, window 418 may include one or more look-up menus, and each executable control provided via window 418 may correspond to, for example, a 5-mile run previously performed by user 106 that user 106 has run within a specified length of time. Longest distance, workout corresponding to user 106's highest output or calorie burn, best time for a 5-mile run performed by a friend, favorite user, training partner, spouse, or co-worker of user 106, user 106 may be with one or Multi-phase training and/or exercise programs that multiple additional users 106 participate in together, and/or any other goals or goals that users 106 may wish to achieve. In such an example, any goals or objectives described herein and/or information associated with machine parameters corresponding to such goals or goals may be stored within the memory of the digital hardware 148 and/or in the database 304 of the networked exercise system 300 Inside. Additionally, executable controls corresponding to such goals or objectives may also be stored within the memory of digital hardware 148 and/or within database 304 . It should be appreciated that method 800 may include any of the procedures and/or other operations described above with respect to generating and/or providing such executable controls.

At 804 , the processor of digital hardware 148 may receive input corresponding to at least one executable control provided via user interface 400 . For example, at 804. User 106 may provide a touch input via display 104 indicating selection of one of the executable controls provided therein. In response, one or more components of user interface 400 and/or display 104 may provide a signal to the processor of digital hardware 148 indicative of selection of a particular executable control.

At 806 , the processor of digital hardware 148 may provide one or more user interfaces corresponding to the executable controls selected at 804 . For example, at 804, user 106 may select an executable control displayed in window 418 that corresponds to a 5-mile run previously performed by user 106 (e.g., the best 5-mile run previously performed by user 106 on a particular route). time). In such an example, at 806, the processor of digital hardware 148 may provide user interface 400 corresponding to a particular purpose or goal associated with the selected executable control. In the above example, at 806 , the processor of digital hardware 148 may provide user interface 400 corresponding to the best time for a 5-mile run previously performed by user 106 . Such a user interface 400 may include, for example, one or more visual images that reproduce roads, scenery, and/or other items associated with the target 5-mile run route. Such user interface 400 may also include a fantasy image of user 106 performing a targeted 5-mile run along the route. Such user interface 400 may also include information indicating stored user data (heart rate, blood pressure, output, calories burned, etc.) data information.

At 808 , the processor of digital hardware 148 may operate exercise machine 102 according to the executable controls selected at 804 . For example, in an embodiment in which at 804 user 106 selects an executable control displayed in window 418 that corresponds to a 5-mile run previously performed by user 106, based at least in part on such input, the processor of digital hardware 148 may One or more parameters of exercise machine 102 are controlled and/or modified in order to keep user 106 on pace for a target 5-mile run. For example, the processor of digital hardware 148 may adjust the inclination of deck 112, the speed of belt 120, the resistance of belt 120, and/or any other parameter of exercise machine 102 according to the corresponding settings and/or parameters associated with the target 5-mile run. . In this manner, exercise machine 102 may operate in real-time according to all portions of the target run to ensure that user 106 maintains and/or stays ahead of the target pace and that user 106 experiences the conditions and parameters of exercise machine 102 that correspond to the target run.

in conclusion

The above described subject matter is provided by way of illustration only and should not be construed as limiting. Furthermore, the claimed subject matter is not limited to implementations that solve any or all disadvantages noted in any part of this disclosure. Various modifications and changes may be made to the subject matter described herein without following the examples and applications shown and described, and without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.

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CLAIMS 1. A method of providing user-specific executable controls via a display of an exercise machine, the method comprising: receiving electronic content via a network with a processor associated with the exercise machine, the electronic content comprising an exercise program, wherein the exercise program comprises a first exercise program of a plurality of exercise programs; receiving, with the processor, first user data associated with a user participating in the exercise session using the exercise machine; receiving, with the processor, second user data associated with a user participating in a second exercise session of the plurality of exercise sessions; determining that said first user data combined with said second user data comprises greater than a minimum amount of user data; generating, with the processor, user-specific executable controls based at least in part on determining that the first user data combined with the second user data includes greater than a minimum amount of user data; and The user-specific executable controls are provided via a display of the exercise machine while the user is participating in the exercise program, wherein the user-specific executable controls are operable to modify the parameters of the exercise machine described. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exercise machine comprises a first treadmill, the exercise session comprises a running session performed at least in part by a trainer on a second treadmill, and the user data indicates the following At least one of: the speed of the belt associated with the deck of the first treadmill, and The slope of the deck. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the first exercise session has a first duration, the method further comprising: determining that the first user data corresponds to a first length of time within the duration; determining that the second user data corresponds to a second length of time that is greater than or equal to the first length of time; determining that the first length of time exceeds a threshold length of time; and The user-specific executable control is generated based at least in part on determining that the first length of time exceeds the threshold length of time. 4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user-specific executable controls include a first user-specific executable control having a first setting corresponding to the parameter, the method further comprising: providing second user-specific executable controls via the display and while the user is participating in the exercise session, wherein the second user-specific executable controls are operable to modify parameters of the exercise machine, the an executable control unique to a second user having a second setting corresponding to said parameter; and A difference between the first setting and the second setting is determined to exceed a threshold, wherein an executable control unique to the first user is provided based at least in part on the difference. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the exercise program is characterized by a difficulty level requirement, the user-exclusively executable controls comprising settings, the method further comprising: Determining that the setting satisfies the difficulty level requirement, wherein the user-exclusively executable control is provided based at least in part on determining that the setting satisfies the difficulty level requirement. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the exercise program includes at least one exercise segment characterized by activity requirements, and the user-specific executable controls include settings, the method further comprising: determining that the settings meet activity requirements for at least one segment, wherein providing the user-exclusively executable controls comprises determining that the settings meet the activity while the user is participating in the at least one workout segment and based at least in part on determining that the settings meet the activity requirements Executable controls unique to the user are required. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the user-specific executable controls are configured to: receiving touch input from a user via the display, and Modifying a parameter of the exercise machine based at least in part on the touch input while the user is participating in the exercise session, wherein the parameter of the exercise machine includes at least one of: the speed of the belt associated with the deck of the exercise machine, and The slope of the deck. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the user-unique executable controls include settings corresponding to the parameters, the method further comprising: receiving a touch input via the display indicating a requested modification of a setting of an executable control unique to the user; and During the exercise session, a setting of the user-specific executable control is modified based at least in part on the touch input. 9. The method of claim 1, further comprising associating the user-unique executable control in memory associated with the processor with a user-unique user profile, The user profile is configured such that when the user profile is accessed on an add-on exercise machine while the user is participating in an add-on exercise session, executable controls unique to the user can be provided via a display of the add-on exercise machine. 10. An exercise machine comprising: a processor operably connected to the network; a display operably connected to the processor and configured to display electronic content received by the processor via a network; a deck configured to move relative to a surface supporting the exercise machine; a belt rotatable around said deck; a first motor operably connected to the processor and configured to drive the belt; and a second motor operably connected to the processor and configured to change the position of the deck relative to a support surface, wherein the processor is configured to: causing display via the display of the electronic content, the electronic content comprising an exercise program, wherein the exercise program comprises a first exercise program of a plurality of exercise programs, receiving first user data associated with a user participating in the exercise session using the exercise machine, receiving second user data associated with a user participating in a second exercise session of the plurality of exercise sessions; determining that said first user data combined with said second user data comprises greater than a minimum amount of user data; generating an executable control unique to a user based at least in part on determining that said first user data combined with said second user data includes greater than a minimum amount of user data, and The user-specific executable controls are provided via the display while causing display of the electronic content, wherein the user-specific executable controls are operable to modify parameters of the exercise machine. 11. The exercise machine of claim 10, wherein the processor is further configured to: receiving input via the display indicative of selection of the exercise program comprising a running session performed at least in part by a trainer on a treadmill; and Based at least in part on the input, a request is provided to an additional processor via a network, the request including a request for the exercise session. 12. The exercise machine of claim 10, further comprising a sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to detect at least one of the speed of the belt and the position of the deck relative to the support surface, and wherein, The user data includes at least one of the speed of the belt and the position of the deck. 13. The exercise machine of claim 10 , wherein the user-only executable controls include a first user-only executable control having a first setting corresponding to the parameter, and wherein the The processor is also configured to: providing a second user-specific executable control via the display and while the user is participating in the exercise program, wherein the second user-specific executable control is operable to modify the a parameter of the exercise machine, the second user-exclusive executable control having a second setting corresponding to the parameter; determining that the difference between the first setting and the second setting is less than a threshold; and A first setting of an executable control unique to the first user is modified based at least in part on the difference. 14. The exercise machine of claim 10, wherein the exercise program is characterized by difficulty level requirements, the user-exclusively executable controls include settings corresponding to the parameters, and the processor is further configured to become: determine that the setting does not meet the difficulty level requirements; and A setting of the user-specific executable control is modified based at least in part on determining that the setting does not meet the difficulty level requirement. 15. The exercise machine of claim 10, wherein the user-specific executable controls include settings corresponding to the parameters, and wherein the processor is further configured to: generating said user-specific executable control based at least in part on said first user data and said second user data; and The user-unique executable controls in memory associated with the processor are associated with a user-unique user profile. 16. A method of providing user-specific executable controls via a display of an exercise machine, the method comprising: capturing audio content and video content corresponding to an exercise program being performed by the trainer, the exercise program being performed at least in part on the first exercise machine; generating a video file comprising said audio content and said video content; receiving first user data associated with a user participating in a first exercise session of the plurality of exercise sessions; receiving second user data associated with a user participating in a second exercise session of the plurality of exercise sessions; determining that said first user data combined with said second user data comprises greater than a minimum amount of user data; generating a user-unique executable control corresponding to the exercise program based at least in part on determining that the first user data combined with the second user data includes greater than a minimum amount of user data, the user-unique the executable control is operable to modify a parameter of the second exercise machine; associating the user-specific executable control with the video file such that playback of at least a portion of the video file by the processor of the second exercise machine via the display of the second exercise machine results in the executable display of controls; and Executable controls unique to the user are provided to a processor of the second exercise machine via the network using the video file. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising: identifying a spoken command from a trainer included in the audio content, the command corresponding to a parameter of the second exercise machine; and The user-specific executable control is generated based at least in part on the command. 18. The method of claim 17, further comprising identifying a timestamp associated with the command, wherein associating the user-unique executable control with the video file comprises associating the user-unique executable control with the video file. The execution control is linked to the portion of the video file corresponding to the time stamp. 19. The method of claim 17, further comprising recognizing the spoken command via natural language processing and using an additional processor separate from the processor of the second exercise machine.

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