Exercise machine

Abstract

An exercise machine comprises a frame and means for performing an exercise associated with the frame to allow a user to perform at least a predetermined exercise; the exercise machine comprises an interface which can be associated, by means of a relative connection, with an audio/video storage and reproduction device with which information and commands can be exchanged, in particular when the exercise is being performed.

1 ) An exercise machine comprising a frame ( 2 ), means ( 3 ) for performing an exercise associated with the frame ( 2 ) to allow a user to perform at least a predetermined exercise, wherein it comprises an interface ( 4 ) at the means ( 3 ) for performing an exercise, transmission means ( 5 ) in communication with the interface ( 4 ), there being the possibility of associating the transmission means ( 5 ) with an audio/video storage and reproduction device ( 6 ) having a respective control panel ( 8 ) so as to put the audio/video reproduction device ( 6 ) in communication with the interface ( 4 ), said interface ( 4 ) interacting with the audio/video reproduction device ( 6 ) through the transmission means ( 5 ) to exchange information with the audio/video reproduction device ( 6 ), in particular when the exercise is being performed. 
   
   
       2 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 1 , comprising means ( 9 ) for managing the means ( 3 ) for performing the exercise, allowing the user to customize the exercise, the interface ( 4 ) being integrated in the management means ( 9 ). 
   
   
       3 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 1 , comprising a support ( 10 ) for the audio/video storage and reproduction device ( 6 ), the support ( 10 ) being associated with the frame ( 2 ), preferably at the interface ( 4 ). 
   
   
       4 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 3 , wherein the communication means ( 5 ) can be associated with the audio/video storage and reproduction device ( 6 ) at the support ( 10 ). 
   
   
       5 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 1 , wherein the interface ( 4 ) comprises a control drive ( 12 ) for remotely operating the audio/video storage and reproduction device ( 6 ) using the communication means ( 5 ). 
   
   
       6 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 1 , wherein the interface ( 4 ) comprises a screen ( 13 ) sensitive to pressure applied by the user (a touch screen). 
   
   
       7 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 1 , wherein the interface ( 4 ) comprises a screen ( 15 ) for displaying multimedia content reproduced by the audio/video storage and reproduction device ( 6 ). 
   
   
       8 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 6 , wherein the screen ( 15 ) for displaying multimedia content reproduced by the audio/video storage and reproduction device ( 6 ) consists of a portion ( 15 ) of the touch screen ( 13 ). 
   
   
       9 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 1 , wherein the interface ( 4 ) comprises at least one icon ( 18 ) forming at least one remote control for the audio/video reproduction device ( 6 ). 
   
   
       10 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 9 , wherein the icon ( 18 ) substantially has the same appearance as the corresponding control present in the control panel ( 8 ). 
   
   
       11 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 9 , wherein the icon ( 18 ) substantially has the same functions as the corresponding control present in the control panel ( 8 ). 
   
   
       12 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 1 , wherein the interface ( 4 ) comprises at least one display ( 16 ) for showing the user information about audio/video storage and reproduction device ( 6 ) operation. 
   
   
       13 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 6 , wherein the display ( 16 ) consists of a portion ( 15 ) of the touch screen ( 13 ). 
   
   
       14 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 1 , wherein the communication means ( 5 ) comprise a serial connection ( 5   a ). 
   
   
       15 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 1 , wherein the communication means ( 5 ) comprise a USB connection ( 5   a ). 
   
   
       16 ) The exercise machine according to  claim 1 , wherein the communication means ( 5 ) comprise a wireless connection.