Structured space for the practice of fitness training and a method of fitness training practice management

Abstract

The invention relates to a structured space for the practice of fitness training and a method of fitness training practice management including a plurality of successive modules, at least one of the modules having at least two exercise positions as well as a time counting means common to all the modules. The count includes a plurality of periods of equal duration, each period being subdivided in (n) phases, these phases including a plurality (n−1) of exercise performance phases and one phase of recovery and instruction.

1 . A structured space for the practice of physical conditioning or fitness exercises, comprising:
 a plurality of successive modules, at least one of the said modules comprising at least two exercise positions.   
     
     
         2 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a time counter shared in common by all the modules. 
     
     
         3 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the counter operates based on a plurality of periods of equal duration. 
     
     
         4 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein each period is subdivided in phases. 
     
     
         5 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the phases have equal durations. 
     
     
         6 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein each phase corresponds to the occupation of a position within each module. 
     
     
         7 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein a count comprises a calculation of a time interval elapsed from a beginning of each exercise, such time interval being indicated by at least one of a visual display means and audible means. 
     
     
         8 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein a count comprises a calculation of a time interval remaining until conclusion of each period, such time interval being indicated by at least one of a visual display means and audible means. 
     
     
         9 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein a count comprises a calculation of a time interval elapsed from a beginning of each phase, the time interval being indicated by at least one of a visual display means and audible means. 
     
     
         10 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein a count comprises a calculation of an interval of time remaining until conclusion of each phase, such time interval being indicated by at least one of a visual display means and audible means. 
     
     
         11 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a central control computer associated with at least one terminal and a mass memory means. 
     
     
         12 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the modules are arranged as a set forming a closed circuit. 
     
     
         13 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the modules are provided in a form of a set comprising two groups, each group being provided with means for interaction between the users of the modules and a central control computer. 
     
     
         14 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the modules are provided in a form of a set comprising one sole group, the set being provided with means for interaction between the users of the modules and a central control computer. 
     
     
         15 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the means for interaction comprise terminals provided with a data and command input device. 
     
     
         16 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein the means for interaction comprise terminals provided with a data and command input device. 
     
     
         17 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the device for inputting data and commands is provided by a touch-screen type display means. 
     
     
         18 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein the device for inputting data and commands is provided by a touch-screen type display means. 
     
     
         19 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the means for interaction comprise video cameras connected to the central control computer, each camera focusing a respective position within a module. 
     
     
         20 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein the means for interaction comprise video cameras connected to the central control computer, each camera focusing a respective position within a module. 
     
     
         21 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein films recorded by the video cameras are stored in the mass memory means associated with the central control computer. 
     
     
         22 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 20 , wherein films recorded by the video cameras are stored in the mass memory means associated with the central control computer. 
     
     
         23 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 21 , wherein images comprised in the films recorded by the video cameras are subjected to a treatment by a face recognition software application. 
     
     
         24 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 22 , wherein images comprised in the films recorded by the video cameras are subjected to a treatment by a face recognition software application. 
     
     
         25 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 21 , wherein the films stored in the mass memory means are correlated with the respective individual users. 
     
     
         26 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 22 , wherein the films stored in the mass memory means are correlated with the respective individual users. 
     
     
         27 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 21 , wherein the films are played back on the screens of the terminals. 
     
     
         28 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 22 , wherein the films are played back on the screens of the terminals. 
     
     
         29 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 27 , wherein the films are played back on the screens of the terminals upon conclusion of each phase. 
     
     
         30 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 28 , wherein the films are played back on the screens of the terminals upon conclusion of each phase. 
     
     
         31 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 25 , wherein the films are played back by means of a terminal connected with a communication network, on demand of the respective individual users. 
     
     
         32 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 26 , wherein the films are played back by means of a terminal connected with a communication network, on demand of the respective individual users. 
     
     
         33 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the means for interaction are installed on a supporting means in the form of a column or totem pole that is accessible from all the modules of the group. 
     
     
         34 . A structured space, as claimed in  claim 33 , wherein the column is additionally provided with fastening elements for exercise accessories. 
     
     
         35 . A method of fitness training practice management, within a structured space as defined in  claim 1 , comprising displacement of the user through a plurality of successive modules, following a sequence of exercises and times of permanence that are previously established. 
     
     
         36 . A method, as claimed in  claim 35 , further comprising counting of time according to periods of equal duration, each of the periods comprising a plurality (n) of phases of equal duration. 
     
     
         37 . A method, as claimed in  claim 36 , wherein each phase corresponds to the occupation of a position within each module. 
     
     
         38 . A method, as claimed in  claim 37 , wherein a user alternates his or her position within the module in successive phases. 
     
     
         39 . A method, as claimed in  claim 37 , wherein a user repeats a given position at least twice within a module in successive phases. 
     
     
         40 . A method, as claimed in  claim 36 , wherein the period comprises n-1 phases of performance of exercises and one phase of recovery and instruction. 
     
     
         41 . A method, as claimed in  claim 37 , further comprising updating in real time of the positions that are available and those that are occupied in the various modules of the system. 
     
     
         42 . A method, as claimed in  claim 35 , further comprising monitoring of performance of the exercises by at least one supervisor. 
     
     
         43 . A method, as claimed in  claim 41 , wherein the update is based on input of identification data by a user or by a supervisor. 
     
     
         44 . A method, as claimed in  claim 43 , wherein the input of data by the users is provided by way of terminals associated with the respective modules of the system. 
     
     
         45 . A method, as claimed in  claim 43 , wherein the supervisor uses a portable terminal for the data input, the portable terminal being in communication with the central computer. 
     
     
         46 . A method, as claimed in  claim 41 , wherein the information relative to available and occupied positions in the various modules is visually made available to the users by way of one or more system access terminals. 
     
     
         47 . A method, as claimed in  claim 35 , further comprising acquisition and recording of images of a user at each module. 
     
     
         48 . A method, as claimed in  claim 47 , wherein the images are associated with a biometric recognition software application. 
     
     
         49 . A method, as claimed in  claim 48 , wherein the user can only access the recording of the images of his or her series of exercises if the biometric recognition process is successful. 
     
     
         50 . A method, as claimed in  claim 49 , wherein the recorded images may be accessed locally or remotely.