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A physical exercise video system includes a physical exercise machine (22), a video system (24) and an interface module (26). The video system (24) has a computer (28) and a removable cartridge (34). The interface module (26) is interposed between the computer (28) and cartridge (34), and provides i

A physical exercise video system includes a physical exercise machine (22), a video system (24) and an interface module (26). The video system (24) has a computer (28) and a removable cartridge (34). The interface module (26) is interposed between the computer (28) and cartridge (34), and provides interactive communications between the computer (28) and exercise machine (22). A communication protocol governs this communication, and includes specifications for status and command data packets. The video system (24) and exercise machine (22) can be selectively operated as either stand-alone units, or in an interactive exercise mode, wherein the exercise data by the exercise machine (22) affects the output of the video system (24), and may also be stored in memory within the interface module (26). The video system (24) controls the operation of the exercise machine (22) generally, and specifically, controls the load resistance imposed in opposition to the movement of pedals (66). The control of load resistance by video system (24) is a function of the operating characteristics of the exercise machine (22).

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[ We claim:] [1.] A video exercise system comprising:a physical exercise apparatus having physical resistance means for generating a user resistance force;a video display,a game control peripheral operable by the user; andcontrol means operatively connected to said exercise apparatus, said game cont

[ We claim:] [1.] A video exercise system comprising:a physical exercise apparatus having physical resistance means for generating a user resistance force;a video display,a game control peripheral operable by the user; andcontrol means operatively connected to said exercise apparatus, said game control peripheral and said video display for generating a user interactive game on said video display wherein said interactive game includes a game scenario having a predetermined aerobic exercise protocol in order to achieve a predetermined aerobic workout objective wherein said user resistance is varied in accordance with said predetermined aerobic exercise protocol.