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DE-202022003392-U1 - Training device for controlling a user's breathing during a training session with the training device

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Abstract

Training device (1) for controlling the breathing of a user during a training session with the training device (1), wherein the training device (1) is configured to perform the following steps: - Capture (301) at least one parameter representative of a physical training performed by the user with the training device (1) by a data processing unit (3) of the training device (1); - Determining (302) a specification of the breathing to be followed by the user during the performance of the physical training by the data processing unit (3) of the training device (1) on the basis of the recorded at least one parameter that is representative of the physical training; - Providing (303) the specified breathing information to the user by the data processing unit (3) of the training device (1).

Assignees

  • TECHNOGYM SPA

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20220325
Priority Date
20210325

Claims (19)

  1. Training device (1) for controlling a user's breathing during training with the training device (1), wherein the training device (1) is configured to perform the following steps: - Acquire (301) at least one parameter representative of a physical training exercise performed by the user with the training device (1) by a data processing unit (3) of the training device (1); - Determine (302) a breathing pattern to be followed by the user during the physical training exercise by the data processing unit (3) of the training device (1) based on the acquired at least one parameter representative of the physical training exercise; - Provide (303) the determined breathing pattern to the user by the data processing unit (3) of the training device (1).
  2. Training device (1) according to Claim 1 , wherein the specific indication of breathing comprises an audio message which can be used by the user via a loudspeaker (6) of the training device (1), wherein the provisioning step (303) comprises a broadcasting step (304) of the specific indication of breathing in the form of an audio message via the loudspeaker (6) of the training device (1) by the data processing unit (3) of the training device (1).
  3. Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the specific indication of respiration comprises a graphical representation which can be used by the user via a display module (7) of the training device (1), wherein the provision step (303) comprises a display step (305) of the specific indication of respiration in the form of a graphical representation via the display module (7) of the training device (1) by the data processing unit (3) of the training device (1).
  4. Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the acquisition step (301) is performed directly by the data processing unit (3) of the training device (1).
  5. Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the acquisition step (301) comprises a detection step (306) of the at least one parameter representative of a physical training performed by the user with the training device (1) by a sensor unit (5) functionally connected to the data processing unit (3) of the training device (1).
  6. Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sensing step (301), if the training device (1) is a treadmill, comprises a step of detecting (307) a speed of the treadmill and/or a running/walking cadence of the user on the treadmill and/or the inclination of the running/walking surface of the treadmill by the data processing unit (3), wherein the determining step (302) comprises a step of determining (307') the indication of the breathing to be followed by the user during the performance of the physical training by the data processing unit (3) as a function of the detected speed of the treadmill and/or the detected running/walking cadence of the user on the treadmill and/or the detected inclination of the running/walking surface of the treadmill.
  7. Training device (1) according to one of the above Claims 1 until 5 , wherein the sensing step (301), if the training device (1) is a bicycle or training bicycle, comprises a step of detecting (308) a resistance of the bicycle or training bicycle against the user's pedaling and/or a pedaling frequency of the user by the data processing unit (3), wherein the determining step (302) comprises a step of determining (308') the breathing instruction to be followed by the user during the performance of the physical training by the data processing unit (3) as a function of the detected resistance of the bicycle or training bicycle against the user's pedaling and/or the detected pedaling frequency of the user.
  8. Training device (1) according to one of the above Claims 1 until 5 , wherein the sensing step (301), if the training device (1) is a rowing machine, comprises a step of detecting (309) a resistance of the rowing machine against the rowing of the user and/or a rowing frequency of the user on the rowing machine by the data processing unit (3), wherein the determining step (302) comprises a step of determining (309') the indication of the breathing to be followed by the user during the performance of the physical training by the data processing unit (3) as a function of the detected resistance of the rowing machine against the rowing of the user and/or the detected rowing frequency of the user.
  9. Training device (1) according to one of the above Claims 1 until 5 , wherein the sensing step (301), if the training device (1) is a strength training device, comprises a step of detecting (310) an eccentric phase and/or a concentric phase of a movement of the user and/or a load of the strength training device by the data processing unit (3), wherein the determining step (302) comprises a step of determining (310') the indication of the breathing to be followed by the user during the performance of the physical training by the data processing unit (3) as a function of the detected eccentric phase and/or concentric phase of the movement of the user and/or the detected load of the strength training device.
  10. Training device (1), comprising: - a user interface (2) configured to enable a user to interact with the training device (1); - a data processing unit (3), wherein the user interface (2) is functionally connected to the data processing unit (3); - a storage unit (4) functionally connected to the data processing unit (3); wherein the data processing unit (3) of the training device (1) is configured to: - acquire at least one parameter representative of a physical training exercise performed by the user with the training device (1); - determine a breathing pattern to be followed by the user during the physical training exercise based on the acquired at least one parameter representative of the physical training exercise; - provide a specific breathing pattern to the user.
  11. Training device (1) according to Claim 10 , further comprising a loudspeaker (6) which is functionally connected to the data processing unit (3), wherein the specific indication of respiration includes an audio message which can be used by the user via the loudspeaker (6) of the training device (1), wherein the data processing unit (3) is configured to broadcast the specific indication of respiration in the form of an audio message via the loudspeaker (6) of the training device (1).
  12. Training device (1) according to Claim 11 , wherein the loudspeaker (6) comprises a loudspeaker or a hardware component configured to be functionally connected to a headphone available to the user.
  13. Training device (1) according to one of the above Claims 10 until 12 , further comprising a display module (7) which is functionally connected to the data processing unit (3), wherein the specific indication of respiration includes a graphical representation which is visible via the display module (7) of the training device (1), wherein the data processing unit (3) is configured to display the specific indication of respiration in the form of a graphical representation via the display module (7) of the training device (1).
  14. Training device (1) according to one of the above Claims 10 until 13 , wherein the data processing unit (3) is configured to directly capture the at least one parameter that is representative of the physical training.
  15. Training device (1) according to one of the above Claims 10 until 14 , further comprising a sensor unit (5) which is functionally connected to the data processing unit (3), wherein the data processing unit (3) is configured to receive the at least one parameter representative of the physical training from the sensor unit (5), which is configured to detect the at least one parameter representative of the physical training.
  16. Training device (1) according to one of the above Claims 10 until 15 , wherein the data processing unit (3) is configured such that the sensing step (301), if the training device (1) is a treadmill, comprises a detecting step (307) of a speed of the treadmill and/or a running/walking cadence of the user on the treadmill and/or the incline of the running/walking surface of the treadmill, wherein the determining step (302) comprises a determining step (307') of specifying the breathing to be followed by the user during the performance of the physical training as a function of the detected speed of the treadmill and/or the detected running/walking cadence of the user on the treadmill and/or the detected incline of the running/walking surface of the treadmill.
  17. Training device (1) according to one of the above Claims 10 until 15 , wherein the data processing unit (3) is configured such that the sensing step (301), if the training device (1) is a bicycle or training bicycle, includes a step of detecting (308) a resistance of the bicycle or training bicycle against the user's pedaling and/or a pedaling frequency of the user, wherein the determining step (302) includes a step of determining (308') the breathing instruction to be followed by the user during the performance of the physical training as a function of the detected resistance of the bicycle or training bicycle against the user's pedaling and/or the detected pedaling frequency of the user.
  18. Training device (1) according to one of the above Claims 10 until 15 , wherein the data processing unit (3) is configured such that the sensing step (301), if the training device (1) is a rowing machine, includes a step of detecting (309) a resistance of the rowing machine to the rowing of the user and/or a rowing frequency of the user on the rowing machine, wherein the determining step (302) includes a step of determining (309') the indication of the breathing to be followed by the user during the performance of the physical training as a function of the detected resistance of the rowing machine to the rowing of the user and/or the detected rowing frequency of the user.
  19. Training device (1) according to one of the above Claims 10 until 15 , wherein the data processing unit (3) is configured such that the sensing step (301), if the training device (1) is a strength training device, includes a detecting step (310) of an eccentric phase and/or a concentric phase of a movement of the user and/or a load of the strength training device, wherein the determining step (302) includes a determining step (310') of specifying the breathing to be followed by the user during the performance of the physical training as a function of the detected eccentric phase and/or concentric phase of the movement of the user and/or the detected load of the strength training device.

Description

Field of invention The present invention relates to the fitness sector and in particular to a training device for controlling the breathing of a user during a training session with the training device. Technical background of the invention Proper breathing is a very important aspect during a user's physical activity in order to achieve optimal performance when training with a training device, not only during warm-up and/or execution, but also during the recovery phase. Furthermore, correct breathing guarantees better oxygen supply to the brain, lowers the heart rate with subsequent activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, reduces anxiety and stress, and improves posture (especially in the cervical and lumbar spine area). When conducting a physical training session, personal trainers often emphasize the importance of coordinating the different phases of breathing with the movement, especially during overload training. In fact, during overload training, lifting supramaximal loads while holding one's breath should be avoided, as this would lead to an excessive and dangerous increase in intra-abdominal pressure. Furthermore, breathing affects and regulates blood pressure. Additionally, it is important to control a set breathing rate and/or the exhalation and inhalation phases according to the type of training and/or the training equipment used. The respiratory system is connected to the cardiovascular system, and the frequency of both systems increases during physical exercise. As training becomes more intense, you feel the need to breathe through your mouth as well, because the body needs more oxygen and at the same time has to expel carbon dioxide. However, this type of oxygen supply to the body is not always correct and can sometimes lead to increased fatigue. Given this, there is a strong need to be able to provide users with timely and reliable information on how to control their breathing while training on an exercise machine. Summary It is an object of the present invention to develop and provide a training device for controlling a user's breathing during training on the training device, with which the disadvantages described above in relation to the prior art can be at least partially eliminated, in particular by making it possible to provide users with timely and reliable information on how to control their breathing during training on a training device. This problem is solved by a training device according to claims 1 and 10. Preferred embodiments of the training device are defined in the dependent claims. Brief description of the drawings Further features and advantages of the training device according to the invention will become apparent from the following description, which illustrates preferred embodiments by means of indicative, non-limiting examples with reference to the accompanying figures. These show: - 1a , 1b , 1c , 1d , 1e and 1f Examples of training equipment that can be used by a user to perform a physical activity; - 2a based on a block diagram, a training device that implements steps for controlling the breathing of a user during training with a training device according to an embodiment of the present invention; - 2b based on a block diagram, a training device that implements steps for controlling the breathing of a user during training with a training device according to a further embodiment of the present invention; - 3 a training device which implements steps for controlling the breathing of a user during training with a training device according to an embodiment of the present invention, based on a block diagram, and - 4a, 4b and 5a-5b Graphical representations that can be used to illustrate the types of respiratory control. It should be noted that in the aforementioned figures, equivalent or similar elements are labelled with the same numerical and/or alphanumeric reference symbols. Detailed description A training device 1 for controlling the breathing of a user during a training session with the training device according to the present invention will now be described with reference to the aforementioned figures. The training device 1 can be any training device that can be used by a user to perform a physical activity remotely (e.g. from home) or in a gym, either alone or in a training class. Examples of training equipment 1 are in the 1a-1f depicted. 1a shows an example of a treadmill. 1b shows an example of a bicycle or an exercise bike (home trainer). 1c shows an example of a rowing machine. 1d , 1e and 1f show examples of strength training equipment. Every strength training machine in the 1d , 1e and 1f It features movable elements (shown in the figures) that can be operated by the user to perform strength training by moving a corresponding training load. Specifically, the movable elements are operated by the user in a first direction of movement (so-called concentric movement), which simulates lifting a weight (training load), and in a second direction of movement