US 12,458,843 B2
Exercise machines and methods for controlling exercise machines to assist in targeting a muscle
Tracy Barrett, Tulsa, OK (US); Cory H. Lazar, Park Ridge, IL (US); and Juliette C. Daly, Arlington Heights, IL (US)
Assigned to Life Fitness, LLC, Franklin Park, IL (US)
Filed by Life Fitness, LLC, Franklin Park, IL (US)
Filed on Feb. 27, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/589,053.
Prior Publication US 2025/0269237 A1, Aug. 28, 2025
Int. Cl. A63B 24/00 (2006.01); A63B 21/00 (2006.01); A63B 22/06 (2006.01); A63B 71/06 (2006.01)
CPC A63B 24/0075 (2013.01) [A63B 21/4034 (2015.10); A63B 22/0664 (2013.01); A63B 71/0622 (2013.01); A63B 2024/0068 (2013.01); A63B 2024/0093 (2013.01); A63B 2071/065 (2013.01); A63B 2220/13 (2013.01); A63B 2225/093 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An exercise machine configured to assist a user in targeting a muscle for performing an exercise motion, the exercise machine comprising:
a sensor configured to detect a current use condition of the exercise machine while the user is performing the exercise motion, wherein the current use condition is one of multiple use conditions in which the exercise machine is operable for the user to perform the exercise motion, and wherein a current activation level of the muscle of the user to perform the exercise motion changes within the multiple use conditions for operating the exercise machine; and
a control system operatively coupled to the sensor, the control system being configured to:
determine the current activation level of the muscle of the user based on the current use condition of the exercise machine detected by the sensor;
receive a desired activation level of the muscle of the user;
determine a recommended use condition within the multiple use conditions for operating the exercise machine that would cause the muscle to be at the desired activation level for performing the exercise motion; and
notify the user of the recommended use condition and/or automatically cause the exercise machine to operate based on the recommended use condition, respectively, to thereby assist the user in targeting the muscle for performing the exercise motion.