Development and modelling of rotational variable resistance damper

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Lifelong fitness is a great investment for all ages with many rewards for the individuals and our society's well-being. In 2011, Active Playground Equipment (APE) introduced the design, manufacturing and sales of ActiveFit, a new line of outdoor fitness equipment. Current active cardio and strength equipment offer resistance through the use of uniform friction and user's body weight, respectively. The skill, height, weight as well as strength of APE's fitness user vary considerably and thus the fitness equipment must incorporate modular and adjustable features to meet each user's needs. This specifically highlights the primary challenge for APE which is the urgent need of developing an innovative adjustable resistance technology for the