An exercise motivating system which rewards the exerciser with allowable TV viewing
time includes a component interactive with an exercise modality to generate a responsive
signal proportionate to the amount of exertion or work done. The responsive signal
is received by an accumulating component which converts it to a stored control
medium. A control module is interposed between a source of household electrical
current and an electrical appliance such as a TV set. The control module physically
couples with the accumulating component and processes the stored control medium
in a manner to operate the appliance for a time duration proportionate to the amount
of exercise effort recorded by the accumulating component.
