Pneumatic exercise system, pneumatic retrofit exercise device, pneumatic retrofit kit system, process, and method of use

Abstract

A pneumatic exercise system, a pneumatic retrofit exercise device, a pneumatic retrofit kit system, process, and method of use are presented. The pneumatic system is configured as a retrofit system which can be installed on a single or multiple existing gym exercise devices. The system is configured to adapt to either plate loaded or selectorized (pin weight) devices. The system is configured to adjust and/or control the weight experienced on a device by adding and/or removing pneumatic pressure. The system automatically and quickly adjusts weights when switching users, switching sets, and/or changing types of workouts. The system can assist a user experiencing strain. The system provides safety in exercise, data and automation similar to a personal trainer such that a user can be safe, experience an increased benefit from a workout and gain more insight, knowledge and control in exercise and experience.

1 . A pneumatic exercise system, comprising:
 a plurality of pneumatic cylinders;   a plurality of attachment features;
 wherein the plurality of attachment features are configured to secure the plurality of pneumatic cylinders to workout accessories; 
 wherein the plurality of attachment features are configured to secure the plurality of pneumatic cylinders to handles for resisted training; 
   a plurality of proportional pressure regulators;
 wherein the plurality of proportional pressure regulators are configured to generate variable pressure at different rates in order to simulate different levels of resistance; 
   a plurality of pneumatic solenoid valves;
 a set of signals;
 wherein each of the plurality of pneumatic solenoid valves are configured to open and close to direct pneumatic pressure to either side of each of the plurality of pneumatic cylinders providing as a set of signals are received; 
 wherein the set of signals are formed of resistance changes input into a touch screen and processed by an input processor then interpreted into a pressure change to direct pneumatic pressure to either side of each of the plurality of pneumatic cylinders; 
 
   a plurality of positional sensors;   a plurality of controllers.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 wherein the plurality of positional sensors determines the position of each of the plurality of pneumatic cylinders.   
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 wherein the plurality of positional sensors determines the position of a user.   
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 wherein the plurality of positional sensors are configured to interpret the position of a user during a repetition;   wherein the plurality of positional sensors are used to send a set of return signals to the processor for interpreting the speed and position of a bar in a set while a user is exercising.   
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 wherein the plurality of positional sensors are configured to interpret the position of a user during a repetition;   wherein the plurality of positional sensors are used to send a set of return signals to the processor for interpreting the speed and position of a smart lifting feature such as a handle or rope while a user is exercising.   
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 wherein the pneumatic exercise system is a retrofit kit configured to be adapted to a piece of existing exercise equipment.   
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 wherein the pneumatic exercise system is configured to provide performance tracking over a duration of time;   wherein providing performance tracking over a duration of time is providing an ability score for a user which interprets the ability of a user to perform at a particular resistance level.   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 wherein the pneumatic exercise system is configured to provide uninterrupted flow of a workout without needing to stop to adjust resistance levels.   
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 wherein the plurality of pneumatic cylinders is a double-acting pneumatic cylinder.   
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 wherein the plurality of pneumatic cylinders is a single-acting pneumatic cylinder.   
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 wherein the plurality of pneumatic cylinders is a rodless cylinder.   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a smart computing platform.   
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a smart computing platform;   a plurality of data signals and databases.   
     
     
         14 . A pneumatic exercise retrofit device, comprising:
 a plurality of pneumatic cylinders;   a plurality of attachment features;
 wherein the plurality of attachment features are configured to secure the plurality of pneumatic cylinders to workout accessories; 
 wherein the plurality of attachment features are configured to secure the plurality of pneumatic cylinders to handles for resisted training; 
   a plurality of proportional pressure regulators;
 wherein the plurality of proportional pressure regulators are configured to generate variable pressure at different rates in order to simulate different levels of resistance; 
   a plurality of pneumatic solenoid valves;
 a set of signals;
 wherein each of the plurality of pneumatic solenoid valves are configured to open and close to direct pneumatic pressure to either side of each of the plurality of pneumatic cylinders providing as a set of signals are received; 
 wherein the set of signals are formed of resistance changes input into a touch screen and processed by an input processor then interpreted into a pressure change to direct pneumatic pressure to either side of each of the plurality of pneumatic cylinders; 
 
   a plurality of positional sensors;   a plurality of controllers;
 wherein each of the plurality of controllers is configured to send and receive the set of signals; 
 wherein the plurality of positional sensors are configured to interpret the position of a user during a repetition; 
 wherein the plurality of positional sensors are used to send a set of return signals to the processor for interpreting the speed and position of a smart lifting feature such as a handle or rope while a user is exercising. 
   
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 an air pump.   
     
     
         16 . A method of retrofitting an existing exercise device with a pneumatic system, comprising the steps:
 providing a plurality of pneumatic cylinders;   providing a plurality of attachment features;
 wherein the plurality of attachment features are configured to secure the plurality of pneumatic cylinders to workout accessories; 
 wherein the plurality of attachment features are configured to secure the plurality of pneumatic cylinders to handles for resisted training; 
   providing a plurality of proportional pressure regulators;
 wherein the plurality of proportional pressure regulators are configured to generate variable pressure at different rates in order to simulate different levels of resistance; 
   providing a plurality of pneumatic solenoid valves;
 providing a set of signals;
 wherein each of the plurality of pneumatic solenoid valves are configured to open and close to direct pneumatic pressure to either side of each of the plurality of pneumatic cylinders providing as a set of signals are received; 
 wherein the set of signals are formed of resistance changes input into a touch screen and processed by an input processor then interpreted into a pressure change to direct pneumatic pressure to either side of each of the plurality of pneumatic cylinders; 
 
   providing a plurality of positional sensors;   providing a plurality of controllers.   
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , further comprising the steps:
 increasing the level of resistance by increasing the gaseous pressure of at least one of the plurality of cylinders.   
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 16 , further comprising the steps:
 adjusting the level of resistance to a greater level of resistance when an increase signal is received.   
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 16 , further comprising the steps:
 adjusting the level of resistance to a lesser level of resistance when a decrease signal is received.   
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 16 , further comprising the steps:
 adjusting the level of resistance to a lesser level of resistance when it is determined that a user is struggling to handle the set level of resistance.