RIDING THE JOYSTICK SYSTEM TO HEALTH AND FITNESS

摘要

An exercise device in one embodiment has a member (102) attached to a joystick control (108). A user (202) is positioned to perform push-up and squat exercises with member (102) below and against the abdomen or buttocks. Movements of user's torso down, up, forward, back, and side-to-side generate traditional control commands, including roll, pitch, and yaw. The downward motion and/or pressure by the user (202) triggers a switch (502). Control (108) collects the motion and trigger data and transmits same via an electronic link (110) to a computer (112) for processing. Hence, the user receives the benefit of a serious exercise program while playing games, thus making exercise fun.