Lighting system and method of using same with exercise and rehabilitation equipment

1. A treadmill, comprising:

a frame comprising:

a first side member;

a second side member; and

a cross-member coupled to and positioned intermediate the first side member and the second side member;

a belt coupled to the frame and configured to rotate about the cross-member, the belt comprising a plurality of slats having gaps therebetween;

a light source coupled to the first side member, the second side member, or the cross-member, the light source positioned to emit a first light that radiates through at least one of the gaps; and

a controller configured to control the light source.

2. The treadmill of claim 1 , further comprising:

a plurality of feet coupled to the frame and configured to support the frame above a support surface for the treadmill; and

a housing coupled to at least one of the first side member and the second side member, the housing positioned intermediate the first side member and the support surface;

wherein a second light source is oriented to project a second light substantially perpendicular to the support surface and into the housing; and

wherein the housing is structured to redirect the second light toward a rear end of the treadmill.

3. The treadmill of claim 2 , wherein the housing comprises:

a first wall member extending from the first side member at an acute angle relative to the first side member; and

a lens coupled to the housing and positioned between the first wall member and the rear end of the treadmill;

wherein the first wall member comprises a reflective surface that reflects the second light from the second light source to the lens.

4. The treadmill of claim 1 , wherein:

the light source is coupled to the first side member and a second light source is coupled to the second side member; and

the second light source is positioned to emit a second light that radiates through at least one of the gaps.

5. The treadmill of claim 1 , further comprising:

handrails coupled to the frame;

a console coupled to the handrails;

a plurality of indicator light sources positioned horizontally across the console, the plurality of indicator light sources configured to indicate a position of a user relative to a longitudinal center line of the belt.

6. The treadmill of claim 5 , further comprising:

a cup holder coupled to the console or the handrails; and

an additional light source coupled to the cup holder and positioned in the cup holder.

7. The treadmill of claim 5 , further comprising an additional light source coupled to the console and oriented to project an additional light vertically downward towards a support surface for the treadmill to illuminate the belt.

8. The treadmill of claim 1 , wherein:

the light source is configured to emit the first light such that the first light varies in color or brightness; and

the controller is configured to control the light source to vary the color or the brightness of the emitted first light based on a parameter relating to use of the treadmill by a user.

9. A treadmill, comprising:

a frame comprising:

a first side member;

a second side member; and

a cross-member coupled to the first side member and the second side member;

a belt coupled to the frame and configured to rotate about the cross-member;

a housing coupled to the frame, the housing comprising a first wall member extending from the frame at an acute angle relative to the frame;

a light source coupled to the frame and oriented to project light into the housing; and

a lens coupled to the housing and positioned between the first wall member and a rear end of the treadmill;

wherein the first wall member comprises a reflective surface that reflects the light from the light source to the lens and towards the rear end of the treadmill.

10. The treadmill of claim 9 , wherein the housing is positioned between a support surface for the treadmill and at least one of the first side member, the second side member, or the cross-member.

11. The treadmill of claim 9 , wherein the projected light into the housing is towards a support surface for the treadmill.

12. The treadmill of claim 9 , further comprising a controller configured to control the light source.

13. The treadmill of claim 9 , further comprising another light source coupled to the frame, wherein the belt comprises a plurality of slats having gaps therebetween, and wherein the another light source is configured to emit another light through at least one of the gaps.

14. The treadmill of claim 9 , further comprising an additional light source coupled to a console and oriented to project an additional light vertically downward towards a support surface for the treadmill to illuminate the belt.

15. The treadmill of claim 9 , further comprising:

handrails coupled to the frame;

a console coupled to the handrails;

a cup holder coupled to the console or the handrails; and

an additional light source coupled to the cup holder and positioned in the cup holder.