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An improved interactive exercise system is disclosed. A simplified device for connecting fitness equipment such as an exercise bicycle to a computer is equipped with a game control device (e.g. industry standard computers equipped with a joystick or game port adapter). The invention also includes a

An improved interactive exercise system is disclosed. A simplified device for connecting fitness equipment such as an exercise bicycle to a computer is equipped with a game control device (e.g. industry standard computers equipped with a joystick or game port adapter). The invention also includes a self-contained exercise device. The act of exercising is converted into signals by a sensor which are then counted by the software and used to control an audio-visual display in such a way that pedaling speed can control the speed of what is been viewed. Hand operated switches allow the user to chose directions when the display indicates the user has come to a turning point. Various exercise parameters and progress towards goals are shown in a window on the display. Parameters and exercise data can be stored, reviewed, and used during other sessions. When used as an interactive exercise touring system, the user can literally pedal his way around the world, through the universe, or even through the human body, seeing the sights on the display screen and listening to a narrator describe what is being seen. By depressing the appropriate touch switches, the user can retrieve more information about a particular area and has the ability to pause the presentation at any time independent of the exercise activity. The device is linkable to other devices so that multiple users can tour a place together or compete against each other.

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[ I claim:] [1.]1. An interactive exercise system, attachable to an existing piece of conventional exercise equipment having at least one periodically moving part, comprising:a central processing unit (CPU);a memory device connected to said CPU, with information being stored on said memory device in

[ I claim:] [1.]1. An interactive exercise system, attachable to an existing piece of conventional exercise equipment having at least one periodically moving part, comprising:a central processing unit (CPU);a memory device connected to said CPU, with information being stored on said memory device in discrete packets of information;a user sensory interface, connected to said CPU, presenting said information from said memory device to the user in discrete packets of information, said CPU accessing said memory device to control the presentation of said information by said user sensory interface;a sensor attached to the periodically moving part of the equipment and connected to said CPU, said sensor detecting motion of the moving part and sending a first signal to said CPU; andat least one touch switch attachable to the equipment and connected to said CPU, said touch switch selectively sending a second signal to said CPU,wherein said CPU controls said information presented by said user sensory interface based on at least one of said first and second signals.