Method and apparatus for facilitating strength training

Abstract

Strength training exercise is facilitated by a video gaming system (VGS). VGS communicates information about the exercise resistance force with an exercise device. Strength training machine coupled with the VGS and acts as a game controller. The machine provides resistance by an electrical motor. Resistance can be adjusted using data send from the VGS. Further, the resistance can pulsate during an exercise motion, providing internal muscle massage. The video gaming system interacts with exercise professional using Internet. Exercise professional monitors exercise progress, setup exercise parameters.

1 . A method of facilitating strength training exercise by a person, wherein a computer system performs the following steps:
 a. Receive from an exercise professional a first information regarding target exercise regime for the person;   b. Communicate a second information indicative of a resistance force during said strength training exercise,   c. Provide to the exercise professional a third information indicative of a progress of said strength training exercise   wherein   the person communicates with a video gaming system during said strength training exercise.