Exercise Apparatus with Computer Workstation

Abstract

A multi-function apparatus integrating an exercise device with a computer workstation. The exercise device is preferably a treadmill, step machine, or stationary bicycle. The computer workstation is attached to the exercise device, and comprises adjustable computer monitor, keyboard/mouse and desk surfaces.

1 . A multi-activity exercise apparatus comprising: 
 a stationary exercise device;    a display for monitoring the status of said stationary exercise device;    a computer workstation affixed to said stationary exercise device for performing non-exercise (NEAT) and exercise tasks; and    an adjustable working surface.    
     
     
         2 . The multi-activity apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said stationary exercise device further comprises a treadmill.  
     
     
         3 . The multi-activity apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said treadmill is stowable.  
     
     
         4 . The multi-activity apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein said computer workstation is adjustable.  
     
     
         5 . The multi-activity apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said stationary exercise device consists of one of a stepper, and elliptical trainer, and a stationary bicycle.  
     
     
         6 . The multi-activity apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a movable seat disposed on said stationary exercise device, said seat having a non-exercise position and an exercise position.  
     
     
         7 . The multi-activity apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein said movable seat is rotatably disposed on said stationary exercise device.  
     
     
         8 . The multi-activity apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said adjustable working surface comprises a computer workstation and a desk, wherein each of said computer workstation, said desk, and said display are simultaneously operable.  
     
     
         9 . The multi-activity apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said display is integrated into a computer workstation display.  
     
     
         10 . A workstation for an exercise apparatus, comprising: 
 a computer with a display and a user input disposed on the exercise apparatus; and    an adjustable working surface disposed on the exercise apparatus.    
     
     
         11 . The workstation of  claim 10 , wherein said computer is adjustably disposed on the exercise apparatus for ergonomic benefit.  
     
     
         12 . The workstation of  claim 10 , further comprising a shock absorbing attachment for disposing said computer on the exercise apparatus.  
     
     
         13 . The workstation of  claim 12 , wherein said shock absorbing attachment further comprises means for detaching said computer from the exercise apparatus.  
     
     
         14 . The workstation of  claim 10 , further comprising a mount for a peripheral computer component.  
     
     
         15 . A method for simultaneously exercising and performing computer operations, comprising the steps of: 
 providing a multi-activity apparatus comprising a stationary exercise device, a display for monitoring the status of said stationary exercise device, and a computer workstation affixed to said stationary exercise device for performing non-exercise tasks;    exercising with said stationary exercise device;    operating said computer workstation; and    monitoring said display simultaneously with said operating step.    
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising the step of adjusting said computer workstation relative to said exercise device.  
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising the step of affixing a mount for a peripheral office device to said exercise device.  
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising the steps of: 
 detaching said computer workstation from said stationary exercise device; and    attaching said computer workstation to a second stationary exercise device.