US20120258433A1 - Fitness Monitoring Methods, Systems, And Program Products, And Applications Thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Program products, methods, and systems for providing fitness monitoring are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device includes: defining a cardio training plan including one or more cardio training activities and defining a non-cardio training plan including one or more non-cardio training activities; scheduling execution of the non-cardio training plan and the cardio training plan in a training calendar; and providing a graphical display of the training calendar including the cardio training plan and the non-cardio training plan to the user of the fitness monitoring device.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
• The present invention generally relates to fitness monitoring. More particularly, the present invention relates to program products, methods, and systems for providing fitness monitoring.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
• Exercise is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and individual well-being. Accordingly, many individuals want to participate in an exercise program. The most successful exercise programs are ones tailored to a fitness level of an individual and aimed at assisting the individual to achieve one or more specific fitness or exercise goals.
• Sports trainers, as well as other exercise and fitness professionals, are available to assist individuals in developing exercise programs appropriate for their individual fitness levels and their specific fitness or exercise goals. Hiring such professionals, however, can be expensive. Furthermore, the busy schedules of many individuals make it difficult for these individuals to set aside time to meet with an exercise and fitness professional on a routine basis. Thus, many individuals forego using the services of exercise and fitness professionals, and they never achieve the benefits that can be obtained from an exercise program tailored, for example, to one's fitness level.
• Technology has resulted in the development of systems capable of transferring performance information obtained from a user during a workout to a remote computer for further analysis, and systems capable of creating a schedule of training activities for the user. These systems often provide a user interface that allows the user to review their past performance data and schedule future training activities.
• What is needed are improved program products, methods, and systems for providing fitness monitoring that will allow athletes to, among other things, better use data generated from past performances to gauge their improvement, to schedule activities and set goals for the future, to share their performance data with others, to stay motivated, and/or to enable them to exercise at intensities appropriate for their current fitness level and goals.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
• Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device, including the steps of: defining a cardio based training plan including one or more cardio based training activities and a non-cardio based training plan including one or more non-cardio based training activities; scheduling execution of the non-cardio training plan and the cardio training plan in a training calendar; and providing a graphical display of the training calendar including the cardio training plan and the non-cardio training plan to the user at the fitness monitoring device and/or at a computer. In one embodiment, the method includes providing coaching to the user about the cardio training activity. In another embodiment, the method includes providing coaching to the user about the cardio training activity and the non-cardio training activity. In another embodiment, the method includes providing coaching to the user about the non-cardio training activity.
• In another embodiment, a tangible computer program product for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device comprises a computer readable medium having computer program logic recorded thereon for causing at least one processor to: define a cardio based training plan including one or more cardio based training activities and a non-cardio based training plan including one or more strength based training activities; schedule execution of the strength training activity based on a scheduling of the cardio training activity; and provide a graphical display of a schedule including the cardio training activity and the strength training activity to the user at the fitness monitoring device and/or at a computer.
• In yet another embodiment, a method for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device, comprises the steps of: receiving a training category selection from the user; scheduling a plurality of training activities based on the selected training category, wherein a first training activity requires execution of a plurality of body movements with a first resistance goal; receiving input from the user about the first resistance goal after completion of the first training activity; and defining a second resistance goal of a second training activity based on the received user input.
• In another embodiment a method for generating a workout routine for an athlete, includes: receiving a training category selection from a portable fitness monitoring device and/or computer; receiving performance information associated with the athlete from the portable fitness monitoring device; generating a schedule of a plurality of training activities based on the selected training category and the performance information, wherein a first scheduled training activity includes a cardio goal and a second scheduled training activity includes a resistance goal; and sending the schedule to the portable fitness monitoring device and/or a personal computer, for example. Each of the steps of the method may be executed using at least one processor.
• Embodiments may include systems and methods for creating and scheduling a training plan on one or both of a portable fitness monitoring device and a computer, which may be remote from the portable fitness monitoring device.
• Embodiments may include a server and one or more fitness monitoring devices and sensors in communication with the server. The one or more fitness monitoring devices and sensors may communicate with each other and with a training module for creating and scheduling a training plan.
• Further embodiments, features, and technical advantages of the present invention, as well as the structure and operation of the various embodiments of the present invention, are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS/FIGURES
• The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, illustrate the present invention by way of example, and not by way of limitation, and, together with the description, further serve to explain the principles of the invention and to enable a person skilled in the pertinent art to make and use the invention.
• FIG. 1 is an illustration of an athlete engaged in an activity according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 2 is an illustration of an athlete engaged in an activity according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 3 is a block diagram of components of a portable fitness monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 4 is a block diagram of components of a portable fitness monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 5 is an illustration of a portable fitness monitoring device communicating with a server according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 6 is an illustration of a portable fitness monitoring device communicating with a server according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 7A is an illustration of one athlete's portable fitness monitoring device communicating with another athlete's portable fitness monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 7B is an illustration of a group of individuals with portable fitness monitoring devices communicating with a base station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an exemplary software configuration of a server according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an exemplary software configuration of a server according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 10 is an exemplary GUI window for selecting a training category according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 11 is an exemplary GUI window for selecting a training category according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 12 is an exemplary GUI window for selecting a workout according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 13 is an exemplary GUI window for selecting a workout according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 14 is an exemplary GUI window for selecting a workout according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 15 is an exemplary GUI window for selecting a workout according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 16 is an exemplary GUI window according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 17 is an exemplary GUI window including an exemplary workout according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 18 is an exemplary GUI window including an exemplary workout according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 19 is an exemplary GUI window including an exemplary workout according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 20 is an exemplary GUI window including an exemplary workout according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 21 is an exemplary GUI window according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 22 is an exemplary GUI window for generating a workout schedule according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 23 is an exemplary GUI window for generating a workout schedule according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 24 is an exemplary GUI window for generating a workout schedule according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 25 is an exemplary GUI window for user input according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 26 is an exemplary GUI window depicting a user workout schedule according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 27 is an exemplary GUI window according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 28 is an exemplary GUI window according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 29 is an exemplary GUI window for user input of actual completed workout data according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 30 is an exemplary GUI window for user input of actual completed workout data according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 31 is a process flowchart of a method for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 32 is a process flowchart of a method for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 33 is a process flowchart of a method for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 34 is a process flowchart of a method for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 35 is an illustration of a fitness monitoring device and a training module in communication with a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 36 is an illustration of a fitness monitoring device and a training module in communication with a fitness machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
• The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to embodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “an example embodiment”, etc., indicate that the embodiment described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment may not necessarily include the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover, such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Further, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is submitted that it is within the knowledge of one skilled in the art to affect such feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other embodiments whether or not explicitly described.
• Furthermore, while the term “user” may include an athlete who conducts a physical activity, the term “user” may also be used herein to refer to a user other than the athlete conducting the physical activities of interest. In other words, other users in addition to the athlete-user, such as coaches or friends or family, may be able to interact with the systems and methods of the present invention. In some embodiments, the user may be the athlete.
• In general, the methods, systems, and program products of the present invention may be used to provide fitness monitoring to athletes. In at least some embodiments of the present invention, a portable fitness monitoring device and a computer server system may interact with one another to provide the fitness monitoring methods.
• In one embodiment, the athlete may utilize the portable fitness monitoring device during a physical activity. In another embodiment, the athlete may interact with the computer server system before, during, and/or after the physical activity.
• The portable fitness monitoring device may be adapted to measure various performance parameters associated with the athlete's physical activities, to provide feedback to the athlete during the activities, to send information to the server system, and/or to receive information from the server system. The server system may be adapted to process performance information associated with the athlete's activities, to provide feedback to the athlete before, during, and/or after the physical activities, to send information to the portable fitness monitoring device, and/or to receive information from the portable fitness monitoring device. In one embodiment, performance parameters associated with the athlete's physical activities may be received and viewed by an authorized individual (e.g., a coach) in real-time or substantially in real-time. Based on this information, the coach may also provide feedback to the athlete during the activity.
• In one embodiment, a portable fitness monitoring device and a computer server system may interact with one another via a wireless wide area network. In another embodiment, the server system may present information to the athlete via the athlete's portable fitness monitoring device. In a further embodiment, the server system may present information to a user (who may or may not be the athlete) via a remote computer (which may or may not be the portable fitness monitoring device).
• In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the athlete may interact with the portable fitness monitoring device and the server system in various ways at various times as follows.
• First, prior to engaging in a physical activity, the athlete may access a website provided by the server from a remotely located personal computer. The athlete stationed at the remotely located personal computer may use the website to plan and schedule a prospective physical activity. Alternatively, the athlete may plan and schedule a prospective physical activity by accessing the website from the athlete's portable fitness monitoring device. In one embodiment, the version of the website accessible from the athlete's portable fitness monitoring device may be simplified or otherwise modified to optimize it for display on a relatively small screen, such as, for example, as a mobile application or “app”. As will be appreciated, a user may select the mobile application of the planning, scheduling, and fitness monitoring methods by selecting, for example, an icon on the athlete's portable fitness monitoring device. For example, the user's touch or a touch gesture on the icon may initiate the application.
• Next, the athlete may engage in the planned scheduled activity while utilizing the portable fitness monitoring device. Alternatively, the athlete may engage in an unplanned, unscheduled activity. During the activity, the portable fitness monitoring device may measure various performance parameters associated with the athlete's physical activity and provide feedback to the athlete during the activity. Some of the feedback provided to the athlete during the activity may depend on information received from the server before or during the activity. The portable fitness monitoring device may also send information to the server about the athlete's performance before, during, or after the activity.
• Finally, after completing the activity, the athlete may again access the website provided by the server from the remotely located personal computer. The athlete stationed at the remotely located personal computer may use the website to review and analyze performance information associated with the activity. Alternatively, the athlete may review and analyze performance information associated with the activity by accessing the website from the athlete's portable fitness monitoring device. In one embodiment, the version of the website accessible from the athlete's portable fitness monitoring device may be simplified or otherwise modified to optimize it for operation and display on a relatively small screen, such as, for example, as a mobile application or “app” for a smartphone. As will be appreciated, a user may select the mobile application of the planning, scheduling, and fitness monitoring methods by selecting, for example, an icon on the athlete's portable fitness monitoring device. For example, the user's touch or a touch gesture on the icon may initiate the application.
• At various points before, during, or after the activity, processors of the portable fitness monitoring device and/or the server may receive, process, send and/or display a variety of data relating to the athlete's performance.
• Athletes100 who utilize embodiments of the present invention may actively participate in a variety of physical activities including, but not limited to, basketball, tennis, football, soccer, recreational running, walking, skating, swimming, performing aerobic exercises, weight lifting, general fitness, baseball, boxing, hockey, field hockey, rugby, crew/rowing, race running, sprint running, cycling, lacrosse, golf, martial arts, gymnastics, wrestling, yoga, skiing, paddle boarding, and snowboarding, or participating in various individual or team sports. Accordingly, terms such as, for example, “athlete,” “runner,” and “individual” may be referred to herein interchangeably, and may generally refer to any person who conducts a physical activity in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
• More detailed examples of embodiments of the present invention that may utilize a portable fitness monitoring device and/or a computer server system to provide fitness monitoring methods to athletes are provided below.
• As illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 2, anathlete100 engaged in physical activity may be equipped with a portablefitness monitoring device102. The portablefitness monitoring device102 may be worn, carried, or otherwise supported by theathlete100 during the physical activity. The portablefitness monitoring device102 may be adapted to measure and/or calculate various performance parameters associated with the athlete's100 physical activity. The term “performance parameters” may include both physical parameters and physiological parameters associated with the athlete's100 physical activity. Physical parameters measured and/or calculated may include, for example, time, location, distance, speed, pace, stride count, stride length, stride rate, and/or elevation. Physiological parameters measured and/or calculated may include, for example, heart rate, respiration rate, blood oxygen level, blood flow, hydration status, calories burned, muscle fatigue, and/or body temperature.
• In an embodiment, performance parameters may also include mental or emotional parameters such as, for example, stress level or motivation level. Mental and emotional parameters may be measured and/or calculated directly or indirectly either through posing questions to theathlete100 or by measuring things such as, for example, trunk angle or foot strike characteristics while running.
• The portablefitness monitoring device102 may be a device such as, for example, a mobile phone, a smartphone, a personal digital assistant, a music file player (e.g. and MP3 player), a tablet computer, an intelligent article for wearing (e.g. a fitness monitoring garment, wrist band, or watch), a dongle (e.g. a small hardware device that is capable of physically coupling to a first electronic device and/or wirelessly coupling to additional electronic devices), or any other suitable dedicated or non-dedicated portablefitness monitoring device102. Suitable devices may include, for example, the devices disclosed in commonly owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/892,023, titled “Sports Electronic Training System, and Applications Thereof,” and commonly owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/467,944, titled “Portable Fitness Monitoring Systems, and Applications Thereof,” the disclosure of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
• The portablefitness monitoring device102 may include or communicate with one ormore sensors104 for detecting information used to measure and/or calculate performance parameters. In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown inFIG. 1, the portablefitness monitoring device102 itself may include asensor104. In other words, thesensor104 may be integrally coupled to and/or included within the same housing as the portablefitness monitoring device102. Such asensor104 may be, for example, asensor104 for detecting information that may be used to measure and/or calculate the athlete's100 location, distance traveled, pace and/or speed.
• In another embodiment,sensors104 may be physically separate from the portablefitness monitoring device102. In other words, thesesensors104 may not be integrally coupled to or included within the same housing as the portablefitness monitoring device102. In contrast, in such an embodiment, thesesensors104 may be in wired or wireless communication with the portablefitness monitoring device102. For example, in the embodiment ofFIG. 2, asensor104 for detecting information that may be used to measure and/or calculate the athlete's100 heart rate is coupled to the athlete's100 chest, while asensor104 for detecting information that may be used to measure and/or calculate the athlete's100 distance traveled and/or speed is coupled to the athlete's100 shoe.
• Suitable sensors104 may include, but not be limited to, positioning system receivers (e.g. GPS receivers or beacons), accelerometers, pedometers, pulsimeters, breath rate sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, hydration sensor, thermometers, orother sensors104 for detecting information that may be used to measure and/or calculate performance parameters.
• The portablefitness monitoring device102 may include or communicate with one or moreportable output devices106. Theoutput devices106 may be adapted to convey information to theathlete100 in a variety of ways such as, for example, visually, audibly, and/or tactilely (e.g. via a vibrating element), either alone or in combination.
• In some embodiments of the present invention, the portablefitness monitoring device102 itself may include anoutput device106. In other words, theoutput device106 may be integrally coupled to and/or included within the same housing as the portablefitness monitoring device102. In other embodiments, theoutput device106 may be physically separate from the portablefitness monitoring device102. In other words, theoutput device106 may not be integrally coupled to or included within the same housing as the portablefitness monitoring device102. In contrast, in such embodiments, theoutput device106 may be in wired or wireless communication with the portablefitness monitoring device102. In still further embodiments, the portable fitness monitoring system may include multipleportable output devices106.
• In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown inFIG. 1, the portablefitness monitoring device102 itself may include a visualdisplay output device106, while a separate audible output device106 (e.g. headphones or a speaker) may be in wired or wireless communication with the portablefitness monitoring device102.
• In another embodiment, as shown inFIG. 2, while the portablefitness monitoring device102 itself does include anoutput device106, a separate output device106 (e.g. a wrist band having a visual display) may be in wireless communication with the portablefitness monitoring device102. In addition, a separate audible output device106 (e.g. headphones) may be in wired or wireless communication with the portablefitness monitoring device102.
• In embodiments where a separate visualdisplay output device106 is provided, the separate visualdisplay output device106 may take many different forms. For example, the separate portable visualdisplay output device106 may be a wrist watch. As a further example, in one embodiment, the separate portable visualdisplay output device106 may be a wristband having one or more visual displays, such as the devices disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/467,948, titled “Portable Fitness Monitoring Systems with Displays, and Applications Thereof,” the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The separate visualdisplay output device106 may be capable of displaying, for example, numerical performance parameter information or color-coded performance zone related information, as described in further detail below.
• FIG. 3 is a block diagram of exemplary components of a portablefitness monitoring device102 according to an embodiment of the present invention. With reference toFIG. 3, the portablefitness monitoring device102 may include aprocessor120, amemory122, user input controls124, apositioning system receiver126, a wireless wide area network (WWAN)transceiver128, a wireless personal area network (WPAN)transceiver130, avisual display132, anaudio unit134, one ormore sensors104,output device106, and a computer input/output136. These components may be operatively connected to carry out the functionality of the portablefitness monitoring device102. In other embodiments, one or more of these components may be omitted, or additional components may be included. For example, as shown inFIG. 4, the portablefitness monitoring device102 may not include apositioning system receiver126.
• Theprocessor120 of the portablefitness processing device102 may be adapted to implement application programs that are stored in thememory122, such as those described in further detail below. For example, in one embodiment, theprocessor120 may be adapted to execute a workout routine. In one embodiment, theprocessor120 may also be capable of implementing analog or digital signal processing algorithms, such as, for example, those disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/892,023, titled “Sports electronic training system, and applications thereof,” the disclosure of which has previously been incorporated herein in its entirety. Theprocessor120 may be operatively connected to thememory122, the user input controls124, thepositioning system receiver126, theWWAN transceiver128, theWPAN transceiver130, thevisual display132, theaudio unit134, the one ormore sensors104, theoutput device106, and the computer input/output136.
• Thememory122 may be adapted to store application programs used to implement aspects of the functionality of the portable fitness monitoring system described herein. Thememory122 may also be adapted to store other data and information, as described in further detail below. For example, thememory122 may be adapted to store recorded performance parameter information, workout routines and schedules, music tracks, map information, route data, and/or one or more playlists. Thememory122 may include both read only memory and random access memory.
• The user input controls124 may be used by theathlete100 to interact with the portablefitness monitoring device102. In an embodiment, user input controls124 may include one or more physical input buttons, switches, and/or keys. In one embodiment, the user input controls124 may include a track pad, scroll ball, and/or touch screen input controls (e.g. virtual input buttons, switches, and/or keys). In another embodiment, the user input controls124 may include capacitance switches. In a further embodiment, the user input controls124 may be voice-activated controls. The function of each of these user input controls124 may be determined based on an operating mode of the portablefitness monitoring device102.
• In one embodiment, some or all of the user input controls124 may not be integrally coupled to and/or included within the same housing as the portablefitness monitoring device102 itself. For example, some or all of the user input controls124 may be part of a separate visualdisplay output device106, such as a wristband or wristwatch-like device which may include a visual display and one or more buttons for input. Depending on how the portablefitness monitoring device102 is supported by theathletes100 body during an activity, locating some or all of the user input controls124 on a wristband may provide theathlete100 with easier access to actuating the user input controls124. Commands entered via the user input controls could be transmitted to the portablefitness monitoring device102 wirelessly, as described in further detail elsewhere.
• Thevisual display132 may be a visualdisplay output device106 integrally coupled to the portablefitness monitoring device102, as described above. Thevisual display132 may be used to visually display information to theathlete100. In an embodiment, thevisual display screen132 may be, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light-emitting diode (LED) display, a retina display, or a organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display. In another embodiment, a single display screen may include both thevisual display132 and the user input controls124 in the form of touch screen input controls.
• As described in further detail above with reference toFIG. 2, in one embodiment, one or moreadditional output devices106 may not be integrally coupled to and/or included within the same housing as the portablefitness monitoring device102 itself. For example, a separate visualdisplay output device106, such as those described above, may be in wired or wireless communication with the portablefitness monitoring device102.
• Theaudio unit134 is used to process audio signals. Theaudio unit134 may convert, for example, digital audio signals into amplified analog signals that can be used to drive an audible output device106 (e.g. headphones or a speaker) in wired or wireless communication with the portablefitness monitoring device102, as described above. Theaudio unit134 may process a variety of audio signals such as, for example, signals associated with music tracks or verbal coaching and feedback provided to the athlete during a training activity.
• TheWPAN transceiver130 may be capable of wireless communication with components of the portable fitness monitoring system supported by and/or in proximity to the athlete's100 body. In one embodiment, theWPAN transceiver130 is a low-power transceiver. TheWPAN transceiver130 may include an antenna, and may operate in an unlicensed frequency band, such as 2.4 GHz. In another embodiment, the WPAN transceiver may communicate using known wireless protocols, including, but not limited to, ANT and ANT+, by Dynastream Innovations, Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, Bluetooth LET, WLAN, or BlueRobin. Other known wireless communication protocols may be used. In an embodiment, a WPAN receiver or a WPAN transmitter capable of only unidirectional communication may be used in place of theWPAN transceiver130. In one embodiment, the WPAN transceiver may be an infrared transceiver.
• In one embodiment, theWPAN transceiver130 may communicate withsensors104 of the portable fitness monitoring system. In another embodiment, theWPAN transceiver130 may communicate with visual, audible, and/or tactileportable output devices106. In a further embodiment, a plurality ofWPAN transceivers130 may be employed for communicating withvarious sensors104 and/oroutput devices106.
• In a further embodiment of the present invention, the portablefitness monitoring device102 may be capable of connecting to an adapter that may supplement or replace the functionality of theWPAN transceiver130. Such an adapter may be necessary if, for example, aparticular sensor104 oroutput device106 is not capable of communicating with the WPAN transceiver130 (e.g. thesensor104 oroutput device106 uses a different wireless transmission protocol than the WPAN transceiver130), or if the portablefitness monitoring device102 does not include aWPAN transceiver130. In one embodiment, the adapter may include a male component for physically engaging a female component of the portablefitness monitoring device102, where the female component is in communication with theprocessor120 of the portablefitness monitoring device102. For example, in an embodiment, the adapter may include a jack capable of plugging into an audio output jack of the portablefitness monitoring device102. Because a wide variety of portablefitness monitoring devices102 include similar audio output jacks (e.g. a 3.5 mm TRS jacks), the same type of adapter may advantageously be used with a variety of devices. Alternatively, the adapter may include, for example, a USB, mini USB, SD card, or other suitable adapter that is capable of being plugged into a connection port of the portablefitness monitoring device102, and may advantageously be used with a variety of devices.
• In one embodiment, the adapter may be capable of receiving a data transmission encoded in accordance with a first data protocol and capable of sending a data transmission encoded in accordance with a second data protocol. Thus, the adapter may further facilitate the exchange of data between multiple components that otherwise may not be able to communicate in accordance with a single data protocol. In one embodiment, the adapter may be a dongle adapted for use with a personal computer, a mobile device, or a mobile phone, for example.
• In contrast with theWPAN transceiver130, theWWAN transceiver128 may be a cellular transceiver that may be used to send and receive, for example, voice cellular telephone signals. TheWWAN transceiver128 may also be used to exchange information with a computer network such as, for example, the internet, as described in further detail below. TheWWAN transceiver128 may include an antenna.
• The portablefitness monitoring device102 may also include a satellite-basedpositioning system receiver126, such as a GPS- or Galileo-compatible receiver, or a beacon based positioning system. Suitable positioning system receivers may include, for example, those disclosed in commonly owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/759,289, titled “Location-aware fitness training device, methods, and program products that support real-time interactive communication and automated route generation,” the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. In one embodiment, thepositioning system receiver126 may function as asensor104 integrally coupled to the portablefitness monitoring device102, and may allow the portablefitness monitoring device102 to detect information that may be used to measure and/or calculate GPS waypoints, time, location, distance traveled, speed, and/or calories.
• The computer input/output136 may be any input/output device or transceiver capable of wired or wireless communication with apersonal computer114. In one embodiment, the computer input/output136 may be a USB port capable of receiving a USB hardwire cable for connecting the portablefitness monitoring device102 to thepersonal computer114. Alternatively, the computer input/output136 may be an audio jack or a memory card slot, as described above, or a connection port. In some embodiments, a separate computer input/output136 may not be necessary if the portablefitness monitoring device102 and thecomputer114 are capable of communicating wirelessly via, for example, theWPAN transceiver130 or theWWAN transceiver128.
• According to an embodiment of the present invention, information may be communicated between the portablefitness monitoring device102 and one or more external elements. In addition, the external elements themselves may communicate between one another. As illustrated inFIG. 5, these external elements may include, for example, anetwork110, acomputer server system112, and/or apersonal computer114.
• In an embodiment, thenetwork110 may be the internet. The internet is a worldwide collection of servers, routers, switches and transmission lines that employ the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to communicate data. In an alternate embodiment, the network may be a private network or intranet. Other suitable communication networks may be used.
• In one embodiment, a user (who may or may not be the athlete100) stationed at thepersonal computer114 located remotely from theserver112 may communicate with theserver112 via the network. For example, as explained in further detail below, the user may use a website provided by theserver112 to plan and schedule a prospective physical activity to be conducted by theathlete100 using the portablefitness monitoring device102. After the activity has been conducted, the user may also use the website provided by theserver112 to review and analyze performance information associated with the activity. Alternatively, an athlete-user100 may access the website before, during, and after the activity directly from their portablefitness monitoring device102. In one embodiment, the version of the website accessible from the athlete's portable fitness monitoring device may be simplified or otherwise modified to optimize it for display on a relatively small screen. For example, in one embodiment, planning and scheduling may be conducted through a mobile “app”.
• In another embodiment, the portablefitness monitoring device102 may communicate wirelessly withserver112 via thenetwork110. Such communication may be achieved, for example, by way of theWWAN transceiver128 of the portablefitness monitoring device102 utilizing a wide area network. Alternatively, communication may be achieved by way of theWPAN transceiver130.
• For example, the portablefitness monitoring device102 may communicate with a WWAN communications system such as that employed by mobile telephones. For example, a WWAN communication system may include a plurality of geographically distributed communication towers and base station systems. Communication towers may include one or more antennae supporting long range two-way radio frequency communication wireless devices, such as the portablefitness monitoring device102. The radio frequency communication between antennae and the portablefitness monitoring device102 may utilize radio frequency signals conforming to any known or future developed wireless protocol, for example, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, UMTS, LTE, CDMA, AMPS, IEEE 802.x (e.g., IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX)), etc. The information transmitted over-the-air by the base station systems and the cellular communication towers to and/or from the portablefitness monitoring device102 may be further transmitted to or received from one or more additional circuit-switched or packet-switched communication networks, including, for example, the internet.
• Wireless communication between the portablefitness monitoring device102 and theserver112 via thenetwork110 may occur before, during, and/or after an athletic performance conducted using the portablefitness monitoring device102, as explained in further detail below. Prior to the activity, theserver112 may send, for example, activity goal or route information to the portablefitness monitoring device102. For example, theserver112 may send one or more workout routines to the portablefitness monitoring device102. During the activity, the portablefitness monitoring device102 may send, for example, real-time performance information to theserver112, and in response theserver112 may send, for example, real-time feedback or coaching to the portablefitness monitoring device102. In one embodiment, this communication during the activity may occur as a result of and/or simultaneously with the execution of a workout routine by the portablefitness monitoring device102. After the activity, the portablefitness monitoring device102 may send, for example, complete activity performance information to theserver112, and in response theserver112 may send, for example, post-activity analysis to the portablefitness monitoring device102.
• In another embodiment, as shown inFIG. 6, the portablefitness monitoring device102 may communicate indirectly over thenetwork110 with theserver112 through thepersonal computer114. Communication between the portablefitness monitoring device102 and thepersonal computer114 may be achieved, for example, using wired, WPAN, or WWAN communications. In one embodiment, as shown, for example, inFIG. 7B, a group of individuals having portablefitness monitoring devices102 and one ormore sensors104 may communicate with abase station116 that may be connected to theserver112 through a wired or wireless connection. Thebase station116 may be a self-contained unit adapted to receive and transmit data to and from the portablefitness monitoring devices102, the one ormore sensors104, and theserver112, and may be portable such that the base station may be proximate to an athletic activity (e.g., proximate a playing field). In one embodiment, asuitable base station116 arrangement may include, for example, the base station and devices disclosed in commonly owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/077,494, titled “Group Performance Monitoring System and Method,” the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
• As will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art, wired communication between the portablefitness monitoring device102 and thepersonal computer114 may be achieved, for example, by placing the portablefitness monitoring device102 in a docking unit that is attached to thepersonal computer114 using a communications wire plugged into a communications port of thepersonal computer114.
• In another embodiment, wired communication between the portablefitness monitoring device102 and thepersonal computer114 may be achieved, for example, by connecting a cable between the portablefitness monitoring device102 and thecomputer114. The computer input/output136 of the portablefitness monitoring device102 and a communications port of thecomputer114 may include USB ports. The cable connecting the portablefitness monitoring device102 and thecomputer114 may be a USB cable with suitable USB plugs including, but not limited to, USB-A or USB-B regular, mini, or micro plugs. Alternatively, the cable may be a audio-jack-to-USB cable or other suitable communication cable.
• Wired, WPAN, or WWAN communication between the portablefitness monitoring device102 and thepersonal computer114 may occur before and/or after an athletic performance is conducted using the portablefitness monitoring device102 if theathlete100 is in relatively close proximity to thepersonal computer114, as explained in further detail below.
• In one embodiment, as shown inFIG. 7A, one athlete's100 portablefitness monitoring device102 may be capable of communicating with another athlete's100 portablefitness monitoring device102. Communication may occur directly between thedevices102, or via anetwork110. Such communication may occur wirelessly or via a hardwire connection, as explained above.
• According to embodiments of the fitness monitoring methods of the present invention, a wide variety of information may be communicated between any of the personalfitness monitoring device102, thepersonal computer114, thenetwork110, and theserver112. Such information may include, for example, performance parameters, training advice, training plans, workout routines, calendar data, route information, music, videos, text, images, voice communications, settings, software, and firmware, as described in further detail below.
• FIG. 8 is a diagram of an exemplary software configuration of theserver112. The application software ofserver112 may include a number of different modules capable of providing fitness monitoring methods toathletes100. In one embodiment of the present invention, the application software may include atraining module200.Training module200 supports one or more graphical user interfaces (GUIs) capable of being presented toathletes100 at one or more portablefitness monitoring devices102 and/or users at remotepersonal computers114. Embodiments of the present invention may further employ software modules described in commonly owned U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2010/0292600, entitled “Program Products, Methods, and Systems for Providing Fitness Monitoring Services,” the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference thereto in its entirety, in commonly owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/468,025, entitled “Program Products, Methods, and Systems for Providing Fitness Monitoring Services,” the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference thereto in its entirety, and in commonly owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/836,421, entitled “Fitness Monitoring Methods, Systems, and Program Products, and Applications Thereof,” the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference thereto in its entirety. For example, as shown inFIG. 9, in oneembodiment training module200 may be used in conjunction with or instead of one or more modules, including, but not limited to, astart module400, aplan module401, aschedule module402, atrack module403, asupport module404, alibrary module405, aforum module406, acoaching group module407, anadvanced assessment module408, and aroute module409. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that alternative or additional modules may be implemented within theserver computer system112 in order to provide or extend the described or additional functionality.
• Theserver112 may be, for example, a telecommunication server, a web server, or other similar types of database servers. In an embodiment,server112 may have multiple processors and multiple shared or separate memory components such as, for example, one or more computing devices incorporated in a clustered computing environment or server farm. The computing process performed by the clustered computing environment, or server farm, can be carried out across multiple processors located at the same or different locations. In an embodiment,server112 can be implemented on a single computing device.
• As is known by those of skill in the art, a GUI may use a combination of technologies and devices to provide a platform that theathlete100 or other user can interact with via the portablefitness monitoring device102 or thepersonal computer114. A GUI may offer, for example, graphical elements, visual indicators, and/or text to represent information and actions available to theathlete100 or other user. Graphical elements may include, for example, windows, menus, radio buttons, check boxes, and/or icons. Theathlete100 or other user may use a physical input device, such as a mouse, track pad, and/or scroll ball to control the position of a cursor on their portablefitness monitoring device102 orpersonal computer114 screen. Alternatively, theathlete100 or other user may use a touch screen, with or without a stylus, to interact directly with what is displayed (rather than indirectly via a cursor). Various touch screens such as, for example, resistive or capacitive touch screens, may be employed.
• Those skilled in the art will appreciate that alternative or additional modules and sub-modules may be implemented within theserver112 in order to provide or extend the described or additional functionalities. For example, the software configuration ofserver112 may include an operating system, which may be one of the commercially available operating systems such as, for example, Windows, UNIX, LINUX, Mac OSX, or AIX. The operating system may also have an associated application programming interface through which middleware and application programs may access the services of the operating system. In addition, a hypertext transport protocol (HTTP) server may run on top of the operating system. As is well known in the art, HTTP server may communicate data over the internet using HTTP.
• As illustrated herein,training module200 of the fitness monitoring methods of the present invention may support GUIs through which anathlete100 or other user can interact with the fitness monitoring methods using the portablefitness monitoring device102 and/or thepersonal computer114. As will be appreciated by those of skill in the art, in one embodiment the GUIs may appear as web pages provided by theserver112 via a website that may be accessible to theathlete100 or other user over theinternet110 using a web browser on their portablefitness monitoring device102 or theirpersonal computer114. In other embodiments, the GUIs may be generated by a processor based only on information stored on the portablefitness monitoring device102 or thepersonal computer114, a CD-ROM, a memory card or other removable media, a mobile phone, or other computer readable media accessible locally. In embodiments of the present invention,athletes100 or other users can, among other things, use data generated from past performances to gauge improvement, set goals for the future, share performance data with others, and/receive assistance in planning exercises at intensities appropriate for the athlete's100 current fitness level and goals.
• In an embodiment, theathlete100 may be able to download mobile applications to portablefitness monitoring device102, such as a mobile phone or a tablet computer, that are capable of presenting GUIs similar to those illustrated herein, fromserver112. Accordingly, theathlete100 may be able to interact with theserver112, access their account, and perform many of the other planning, tracking, and other functions described herein from a mobile device.
• Training module200 may be accessed by the user, as variously described above, and may be employed to schedule one or more training activities based on a desired training category. In this manner, the user may use thetraining module200 to plan and schedule one or more training activities that are specifically geared toward a desired objective, e.g., training category. The training activities may include a single, one-time training activity (e.g., 10 knee bends or 10 minutes of yoga), or may include a plurality of activities. As will be discussed in detail below, the training activities may be part of cardio based workouts and/or non-cardio based workouts, such as, for example strength based workouts, depending on the desired training category. Cardio based workouts may include one or more training activities that include a continuous aerobic exercise. In one embodiment, cardio based workouts may include a cardio goal, including, but not limited to, a heart rate goal, speed goal, and/or a pace goal. Non-cardio based workouts may include one or more movement-based training activities that are generally non-aerobic. As discussed below, non-cardio based workouts may include a particular resistance goal including a load, time, and/or repetition goal, or may not include one or any of these goals. For example, a load goal may comprise a weight goal (e.g., 100 pounds); a repetition goal may comprise a number of times for completing a movement (e.g., 10 repetitions of a bench press); and a time goal may comprise a length of time for performing a number of movements.
• In one embodiment, thetraining categories202 may correspond to one or more particular sports. For example, a user who wishes to train for soccer may select a soccer training category which would facilitate scheduling of training activities, including a combination of cardio based training activities and non-cardio based activities (e.g., a strength based activity), which may prepare the user for the rigors of soccer (e.g., stamina and leg strength).Training categories202 also may be directed to broad fitness categories, such as, for example, losing weight, staying fit, running faster, cycling faster, and other suitable categories.
• FIGS. 10 and 11 are exemplary GUI windows according to embodiments of the present invention that may be displayed by thetraining module200. From the main training module page, the user (who may or may not be the athlete100) may be able to select from one of a plurality of icons corresponding totraining categories202. Thetraining categories202 may include, but are not limited to, basketball, tennis, football, soccer, recreational running, walking, skating, swimming, performing aerobic exercises, weight lifting, general fitness, baseball, boxing, hockey, field hockey, rugby, crew/rowing, race running, sprint running, cycling, lacrosse, golf, martial arts, gymnastics, wrestling, yoga, skiing, paddle boarding, and snowboarding. One ormore marketing modules300 may be included in any GUI window, such as, for example, advertisements, or links to marketing related content.
• FIGS. 12 and 13 are exemplary GUI windows according to embodiments of the present invention that may be displayed by thetraining module200 after the user has selected aparticular training category202. In one embodiment, the user may select from one of a plurality of icons corresponding to featuredcontent204, workout plans206, andsingle workouts208 which correspond to the selectedtraining category202. The featuredcontent204 may include a featured highlight relating to the selectedtraining category202. For example, the featured highlight may include a motivational video relating, to soccer and the types of workouts that may be included in the training category. In one embodiment, the featuredcontent204 may include featured workout plans and featured single workouts, which may include a plurality of training activities for scheduling. In one embodiment, featuredcontent204 may include a feature such as a list of voices that may be selected as a coaching voice (e.g., famous athlete or drill sergeant).
• FIG. 14 is an exemplary GUI window according to an embodiment of the present invention that may be displayed by thetraining module200 after the user has selected aparticular training category202. With reference toFIG. 14, in one embodiment a user may select a cardio basedworkout plan206 and/or a non-cardio based workout plan206 (e.g., a strength and flexibility plan), which corresponds to the selectedtraining category202. Eachworkout plan206 may include one or more cardio based and/or one or more non-cardio based training activities. As shown, the user may select from a plurality of workout plans206 that correspond to the selectedtraining category202. In one embodiment of the present invention, thetraining module200 may enable the user to select workout plan icons associated with various workout plan sub-modules, such as, for example, a Pre-Season Power cardio plan, a Cardio Conditioning plan, a Get Strong plan, and a Flex Time plan. Other workout plan sub-modules corresponding to a selectedtraining category202, including, but not limited to, a Learn to Run sub-module, a Be Fit sub-module, a Run a Race sub-module, a De-Stress sub-module, a Lose Weight sub-module, and a Finish Faster sub-module may be included. Workout plan sub-modules of embodiments of the present invention may include features such as, for example, those disclosed in commonly owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/836,421, entitled “Fitness Monitoring Methods, Systems, and Program Products, and Applications Thereof,” the disclosure of which has been incorporated by reference thereto in its entirety. As shown inFIG. 14, the GUI may display an icon associated with aparticular workout plan206 and provide a brief description including, for example, a selection of intensity levels. A user may select asingle workout208 to add a single workout to the selectedworkout plan206, or to just schedule an individual workout.
• FIG. 15 is an exemplary GUI window according to an embodiment of the present invention that may be displayed by thetraining module200 after the user has selected aparticular training category202. The user may select from a plurality ofsingle workouts208 that correspond to the selectedtraining category202. Eachworkout208 may include a training activity tailored to the particular objective of thetraining category202, and may include cardio based and/or non-cardio based training activities. In one embodiment of the present invention, thetraining module200 may enable the user to select one or more single workout icons associated with various single workout sub-modules, such as, for example, Get Strong, Soccer Speed, Wind Sprints, Core Strength, Hip Flex, Cycle with Victoria, Squats, andZone Cycling2. Other single workout sub-modules, including, but not limited to,Calf Strength1,Calf Strength2,Ankle Recovery1,Ankle Recovery2,Hip Recovery1,Hip Recovery2, Shin Splint Recovery, and Leg Strength may be included. As shown inFIG. 15, the GUI may display an icon associated with aparticular workout208 and provide a brief description including, for example, workout duration and the zone or intensity information for zone based workouts.
• In one embodiment, as shown, for example, inFIGS. 12 and 16, after the user has selected a desired workout plan and/or single workout, a login or start module may present the user with alogin wizard210 if the user is not otherwise logged in. In order to access the features of embodiments of the present invention prior to engaging in a physical activity, a user stationed at the remotepersonal computer114 or at portablefitness monitoring device102 may login to theserver112 via theinternet110. As is well known to those skilled in the art, the login process typically includes the entry by the remote user of a login ID and password or other authentication information to theserver112, which then authenticates the identity of the user by reference to a user database or the like. Embodiments of the fitness monitoring methods of the present invention may be offered to a plurality ofathletes100 or other users forming a user community, may be restricted to users that have been issued login IDs and passwords for accessing theserver112, and/or may further be offered in exchange for a subscription fee. If the user has not previously logged in or does not have login information, the user may register for a user account to the fitness monitoring methods from thelogin wizard210.
• FIGS. 17 through 21 are exemplary GUI windows according to embodiments of the present invention that may be displayed by thetraining module200 after the user has selected a particular workout plan or single workout based on the selectedtraining category202. In one embodiment, the GUI window may provide workout details including theworkout title209 of the selectedworkout plan206 orsingle workout208,graphics212 representative of the workout, aworkout description214, requiredequipment216, and asample workout218.
• As shown, for example, inFIGS. 18 and 19, in one embodiment, theworkout description214 may include a description of the exercises included in the workout plan or single workout, the muscle groups that may be implicated or the general benefit of the exercises (e.g., “strength, “regeneration,” etc.), the number of training activities in the workout plan, and the general schedule timing of the prospective training activities. For example, a workout plan may be described as helping improve hip strength after injury and expedite recovery time, and the schedule timing may include twelve (12) workouts, to be executed four (4) days per week for three (3) weeks. The requiredequipment216 may provide graphical or textual information regarding the equipment required to complete one or more of the training activities. For example, for a non-cardio based training activity, the required equipment may include, but is not limited to, resistance equipment (e.g., dumb-bells, barbells, plates, resistance bands, a cable machine, a fixed weight or resistance machine, free weights, and a medicine ball), preparation equipment (e.g., bench, stability ball, pull-up bar, slides, towel, ankle straps, floor mat, cable handles, triceps rope, and step box), field equipment (hurdles, and cones), regeneration equipment (e.g., tennis ball, double tennis ball, foam roll, and stretch rope), and other suitable exercise equipment or combinations thereof.
• In one embodiment, as shown, for example, inFIGS. 18,19, and20,training module200 may further present a sample workout ortraining activity218 that may be included in the selected workout plan or single workout based on the selectedtraining category202. Thesample workout218 may include a description of the individual body movements associated with the workout. The description may include a body movement name (e.g., Knee Hug, Pull Up, Bench Press, etc.), the equipment required for this particular body movement (e.g., Ankle weights: 1 lbs, Pullup Bar, Free Weight, etc.), and the number of repetitions required (e.g., 5 per side). In one embodiment, the description may further include a video associated with the workout or the individual body movement that may illustrate proper execution of the activity. The video may be accessed and viewed by the user before, during, and/or after execution of the workout to provide coaching instructions. For example, in one embodiment, theathlete100 may access and view the video during the activity by using the portablefitness monitoring device102 and/or thepersonal computer114. In one embodiment, as shown inFIG. 21, the video may include a “virtual” performer that matches the gender of the user based on the user's account settings. The virtual performer may be dressed based on the selectedtraining category202 or specific training activity being performed. For example, in one embodiment, the virtual performer may be dressed in soccer apparel. In an embodiment, the virtual performer may be an “avatar” created by the user, and may also be used in conjunction with a video game, such as, for example,console gaming system2000 described herein. In other embodiments, a textual description and/or audible narration of the activity may similarly be provided. For example the user may download an instructional description of the training activity and representative exercise drawings for viewing on thefitness monitoring device102. In one embodiment, the user may print a description and representative exercise drawings for use during completion of the training activity.
• Thesample workout218 may further include the recommended time required for each body movement and the number of repetitions for each. Upon selection of the desired workout plan, or individual training activity, the user may proceed to scheduling of the training activities via a “workout setup,” as discussed in detail below, by manipulating aschedule button220.
• In one embodiment, a selected training activity may include a non-cardio based training activity and may require execution of a plurality of body movements. A non-cardio based training activity may be designed to address the strength and/or flexibility of a particular muscle or muscle group. In one embodiment, a workout or training activity may include one or morebody movement circuits217, which are a grouping of body movements performed in sequence that are repeated one to many times. With reference toFIGS. 18 and 20, a plurality ofbody movement circuits217 may be grouped to comprise aworkout component219. For example, with reference toFIG. 18, abody movement circuit217 may comprise a set of knee hugs, side step, or one-handed pushups.
• A plurality ofbody movement circuits217—e.g., knee hugs and side steps—may be grouped as a training component219 (e.g., Pillar Prep, Movement Prep, Plyometric, Strength, and Regeneration). In one embodiment, as shown inFIG. 19, for example, a visual representation of the intensity of the workout or eachtraining component219 may be provided. The visual representation may include a different color for a different intensity level, for example.
• In one embodiment, the training activity may further include a corresponding load resistance depending on the needs, goals, and/or other constraints of theathlete100. The load resistance may include one or more of an associated time requirement, resistance (e.g., weight) requirement, repetition requirement, or any combination of these requirements. As shown inFIG. 20, for example, in one embodiment, a bench press exercise may include three sets of movement, with 15 repetitions. The first two sets may be scheduled for completion with 10 lbs. of weight, and the third set may be scheduled for completion with 5 lbs. of weight. In one embodiment, the non-cardio based training activity may not include any associated time, resistance or repetition requirement.
• After the user has selected aparticular training category202 and aparticular workout plan206 and/orsingle workout208, the user may manipulate aschedule button220 andtraining module200 may generate a schedule of a plurality of training activities corresponding to the training category. With reference toFIGS. 22-24, which are exemplary GUI windows according to an embodiment of the present invention,training module200 may graphically display schedule information to the user. The schedule information may includedate information221,workout day indicator222, atraining duration223,workout load settings224, and aschedule snapshot225.
• Thedate information221 includes start date and/or end date information for the group of training activities corresponding to the workout plan. In one embodiment,training module200 may be adapted to allow the user to adjust the start date and/or end date of the training activities. After the user has defined the start date, thetraining duration223 may be updated to graphically display the dates covered by the workout plan. For example, as shown inFIGS. 23 and 24, the training duration for the workout plan may be from Tuesday, 6 Jul. 2010 to Saturday, 24 Jul. 2010. In one embodiment, thetraining duration223 may be dynamically updated as thedate information221 and/orworkout day indicator222 is adjusted.
• Theworkout day indicator222 graphically presents the scheduled workout days corresponding to the training activities of the workout plan. For example, as shown inFIG. 23,training module200 may schedule training activities on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, based on a workout plan requirement of three training activities per week. In one embodiment,training module200 may be adapted to allow the user to select and move a day indicator to thereby adjust the days of the week for completing the training activities. For example, as shown inFIG. 23, a user may change a desired workout day from Fridays to Saturdays by dragging the day indicator to the desired workout day. As shown inFIG. 24, the user may manipulate theworkout day indicator222 as check boxes for selecting the scheduled workout days.
• Theworkout load settings224 graphically presents the resistance settings (load, time, and/or repetitions) for the training activities of the workout plan. If a user wishes to adjust the load settings for one or more training activities the user may select to update the settings and employ aworkout load wizard227, as shown for example inFIG. 25. Theworkout load wizard227 may comprise a pop-up window that is adapted to accept user input regarding the desired load settings for one or more training activities. In this manner, theworkout load wizard227 may provide an initial self-assessment for the user. In one embodiment, theworkout load wizard227 may query the user regarding his or her current abilities with respect to a load setting. For example, theworkout load wizard227 may query the maximum weight the user may be comfortable with for a particular body movement and repetition level. Based on this input,training module200 may update the load or resistance goals for a particular scheduled training activity. In one embodiment, theworkout load wizard227 may be employed when a user is scheduling a strength based workout plan or workout for the first time. In this manner, the user response to load setting queries may set the initial load settings for one or more of the training activities. In some embodiments, system defaults based on user personal or performance information may be used where the user fails to respond to a query. In one embodiment, the queries provided by theworkout load wizard227 are based on the selectedtraining category202,workout plan206, and/orsingle workout208. For example, theworkout load wizard227 may provide questions to the user tailored for aGet Strong workout208 that different than questions that may be provided for aHip Flex workout208.
• Theworkout schedule snapshot225 graphically represents the scheduled training activities for the user. The scheduled training activity days may be dynamically updated as the user adjusts thedate information221 and/orworkout day indicator222. After the user has made any necessary adjustments to the scheduled training activities of the workout plan, the user may apply these training activities to his or herworkout schedule230 by clicking on theupdate schedule button226.
• After successful application of a workout plan including a plurality of training activities or a single workout to the user's schedule, the user may be brought to a view of his or herworkout schedule230, which may include previously scheduled training activities.FIG. 26 shows an exemplary GUI window displaying an updateduser workout schedule230. Theworkout schedule230 may simultaneously display the user's scheduled workouts, including cardio and non-cardio based workout plan workouts and/or single workouts. In one embodiment, as shown inFIG. 27, a confirmation pop-up window confirming the application of the workout training activities or single workout training activity to the schedule. For example, as shown inFIG. 27,training module200 may confirm thatHip Recovery Pack3 has been applied to the user schedule. In one embodiment, the user may access a tutorial (e.g., a video)232 for managing the completion of the training activities of the workout plan.FIG. 28 is an exemplary GUI pop-up window providing themanagement tutorial232.
• The updateduser workout schedule230 may be generated such that a newly added single workout or newly added workout plan training activities are synchronized with previously scheduled training activities. For example, theschedule230 may be generated based on the schedule of individual cardio-based workouts that were previously scheduled according to theplan module401 andschedule module402, as described in commonly owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/468,025, entitled “Program Products, Methods, and Systems for Providing Fitness Monitoring Services,” and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/836,421, entitled “Fitness Monitoring Methods, Systems, and Program Products, and Applications Thereof,” the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference thereto in their entirety.
• In one embodiment, the updateduser workout schedule230 may be generated such that a newly added single workout or newly added workout plan training activities are synchronized with previously scheduled training activities based on a set of scheduling rules. In one embodiment, a schedule may be generated such that a non-cardio based training activity is not scheduled for the same day as a cardio training activity. For example, during scheduling of a workout plan that includes a strength based training activity scheduled for the same day as a cardio training activity, theschedule230 may be adjusted such that the strength based training activity is adjusted for the next available day. For a selectedsoccer training category202, for example, this scheduling may be advantageous to allow a user to rest certain muscle groups (e.g., the leg muscle groups after a Leg Strength training activity). In another embodiment, a schedule may be generated such that a strength based training activity is scheduled for the same day as a cardio training activity. For example, as shown inFIG. 26, a strength based Leg Strength training activity may be scheduled for execution immediately after a Warm Up cardio training activity.
• One or more non-cardio based training activity may be scheduled in combination with one or more previously scheduled cardio based training activities. In one embodiment, the user may not be permitted to schedule a non-cardio based training activity unless at least one cardio based training activity is on the user's schedule.
• In one embodiment, a single non-cardio based training activity may be scheduled in combination with a cardio based training activity. In one embodiment, a non-cardio based workout plan, including a plurality of non-cardio based training activities, may be scheduled in combination with a cardio based training activity. In one embodiment, a non-cardio based workout plan, including a plurality of non-cardio based training activities, and a single non-cardio based training activity may be scheduled in combination with a cardio based training activity. In one embodiment, a single non-cardio based training activity may be scheduled in combination with a scheduled non-cardio based workout plan, including a plurality of non-cardio based training activities.
• Both non-cardio based training activities (e.g., strength based training activities) and cardio-based training activities may be applied to the user'sworkout schedule230 based on the selectedtraining category202 and/or the user's other needs and goals. For example, in one embodiment, after a user has selected asoccer training category202, an individual strength based training activity (e.g., Leg Strength) may be scheduled before a difficult cardio-based training activity. In this manner,training module200 may prepare the user for the rigors of soccer (e.g., stamina and leg strength).
• After completing a particular workout,training module200 may permit a user to assign the workout as complete if they carried out the workout as defined. Thetraining module200 may present the user with one or more GUI windows that prompt the user to save or discard the recorded performance information associated with the workout. If the user decides to save their recorded performance information, a summary of their performance may be displayed. In one embodiment, the athlete may complete the workout according to the workout recording sub-module of the go module1100, as described in commonly owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/836,421, entitled “Fitness Monitoring Methods, Systems, and Program Products, and Applications Thereof,” the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference thereto in its entirety.
• In one embodiment, a user may enteractual workout data234 related to a completed workout. With reference toFIGS. 29 and 30, if the workout comprises a strength-based training activity having a resistance goal—such as, for example, a load, repetition, and/or time goal—the user may enter actual time completed, and load and repetition volume completed if they vary from the amounts defined by the workout. For example, as shown inFIG. 29, a user may enter theactual repetitions234 completed during a physioball exercise. In one embodiment, as shown inFIG. 30, other actual workout data including date, start time, and total workout time may be entered. These workout completion GUI windows may be presented to the user upon completion of a workout.
• In one embodiment, if no data is entered, the scheduled time, repetition, or load goal will be assumed to have been completed. In one embodiment, when theathlete100 completes a workout or chooses to end a workout early, the workout recording sub-module of the go module1100 may prompt theathlete100 to save or discard the recorded performance information associated with the workout. If theathlete100 decides to save their recorded performance information, a summary of their performance may be displayed.
• In one embodiment, the user's progression of resistance goals (e.g., load, time and/or repetitions) may be tracked and used to adjust the resistance requirements for upcoming scheduled training activities. This, in turn, may help the user achieve desired fitness goals by progressively building the user's strength, for example. Based on the user's progression of resistance goals, including the input of load, repetition, and/or time data entered by the user, the resistance goals for upcoming training activities may be defined by aresistance sub-module201, as shown inFIGS. 8 and 9 for example. In this manner, user resistance goals may be dynamically adjusted and influenced by completed requirements.
• In one embodiment, theactual resistance data234 entered by the user after an activity may be used to schedule the appropriate load, repetition, and/or time goals for an upcoming training activity. The workout completion GUI windows shown inFIGS. 29 and 30 may be presented to the user upon completion of a workout to assess the user's current fitness level and provide any necessary resistance goal adjustment. Based on the user input, theresistance sub-module201 may define one or more resistance goals.
• In one embodiment, the resistance goal completed and entered by the user may be stored byresistance sub-module201. This value may be later viewed and modified, if necessary, by the user. If the user has entered a completed resistance goal for a training activity that is equal to the scheduled resistance goal, then resistance sub-module201 may incrementally increase that resistance goal for a future training activity by a pre-determined percentage multiplied by the scheduled (and completed) resistance goal. In one embodiment,resistance sub-module201 may also incrementally increase the resistance goal for a future training activity if the user has entered a completed resistance goal for the completed training activity that is within a predetermined percentage of the scheduled resistance requirement.
• In one embodiment, all scheduled non-cardio training activities have pre-determined resistance goals. In an alternative embodiment, the resistance goal for each non-cardio training activity is based on the completion of a previous training activity resistance goal and/or user input about the previous training activity. In one embodiment, if a user has entered a completed resistance goal for a training activity that differs from the scheduled resistance goal for that training activity,resistance sub-module201 may define the resistance goals for one or all future scheduled training activities for the user that include a resistance goal based on the user input. In one embodiment, the user's resistance requirements for scheduled training activities may be adjusted based on the user's completion of other training activities, including cardio based training activities.
• One or more methods for scheduling training activities for anathlete100 may be carried out by employing a portablefitness monitoring device102, acomputer server system112, and/or apersonal computer114, as described above.FIG. 31 is a process flowchart of anexemplary method500 for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device and methods according to an embodiment of the present invention.Method500 includes atleast steps502,504,506 and508 carried out by at least one processor.Method500 begins instep502, where the process starts by defining a cardio based training plan and a non-cardio based training plan. For example, as described abovetraining module200 may include a workout plan including one or more cardio-based training activities and one or more non-cardio based training activities. The cardio based training activities may include a cardio goal, such as, a pace goal, speed goal, a heart rate goal, or other suitable performance goal. The non-cardio based training activities may include a resistance goal or any other suitable performance goal. In one embodiment, the non-cardio based training plan may be a strength based training plan. Instep504, the process includes scheduling execution of the non-cardio based training plan and the cardio based training plan in a training calendar. For example,training module200 may schedule training activities from a non-cardio basedworkout plan206 in conjunction with a single cardio basedworkout208. The training activities may be specifically geared toward a desired objective, e.g., a training category. Instep506, the process provides a graphical display of thetraining calendar230 to the user including a schedule of the non-cardio based training plan and the cardio based training plan. In one embodiment, the process may further include providing coaching instructions to the user about the training activities, as shown, for example, instep508. The coaching instructions may include, but is not limited to, providing descriptive text, instructional video and verbal feedback to the user before, during, or after the training activity.
• FIG. 32 is a process flowchart of anexemplary method600 for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.Method600 includes atleast steps602,604, and606 carried out by at least one processor.Method600 begins instep602 with scheduling execution of at least one cardio training activity in a training calendar. Instep604, at least one non-cardio training activity is scheduled in combination with the scheduled cardio training activity in the training calendar. In one embodiment, a single non-cardio based training activity may be scheduled in combination with the cardio based training activity. In one embodiment, a non-cardio based workout plan, including a plurality of non-cardio based training activities, may be scheduled in combination with the cardio based training activity. In one embodiment, a non-cardio based workout plan, including a plurality of non-cardio based training activities, and a single non-cardio based training activity may be scheduled in combination with the cardio based training activity. In one embodiment, a single non-cardio based training activity may be scheduled in combination with a scheduled non-cardio based workout plan, including a plurality of non-cardio based training activities. Instep606, the process provides a graphical display of the training calendar to the user including a schedule of the cardio based training activity and the non-cardio based training activity.
• FIG. 33 is a process flowchart of anexemplary method700 for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device and methods according to an embodiment of the present invention.Method700 includes atleast steps702,704,706, and708 carried out by at least one processor.Method700 begins instep702 with the selection of a training category. In one embodiment, thetraining categories202 may correspond to one or more particular sports. For example, a user who wishes to train for soccer may select a soccer training category at the fitness monitoring device via a mobile application or website. The selection of a focused training category may facilitate scheduling of training activities which prepare the user for the rigors of soccer (e.g., stamina and leg strength). In other embodiments,training categories202 also may be directed to broad fitness categories, the selection of which may facilitate scheduling of appropriate fitness activities.
• Instep704, the process includes scheduling a plurality of training activities based on the selected training category. For example, a soccer training category may include a combination of cardio based training activities and non-cardio based activities (e.g., a strength based activity). In one embodiment, an individual strength based training activity (e.g., Leg Strength) may be scheduled in combination with a cardio-based training activity (e.g., a 30 minute hill workout). The combination of scheduled training activities may prepare the user for the rigors of soccer (e.g., stamina and leg strength). At least one training activity may require execution of a plurality of body movements with a corresponding resistance goal. The resistance goal may include, for example, a load goal, a repetition goal, and/or a time goal.
• Instep706, the process includes receiving input about the resistance goal after completion of the training activity. The input may be made from the user or may be generated automatically from a external source, such asfitness machine2100 orconsole gaming system2000 described below. The input may include input that the resistance goal was completed by the user or that the resistance goal was not completed and the actual resistance requirement completed. In one embodiment, the input may be received at theserver112 from thefitness monitoring device102. Instep708, the process defines a resistance goal for a subsequent training activity based on the user input. The process may incrementally increase (or decrease) the resistance goal for the subsequent training activity from the previous resistance goal when the user completed that goal (or did not complete the goal). The resistance goal for the subsequent training activity may be presented to the user before completion of the activity. For example, this resistance goal may appear in an updated training plan.
• In one embodiment, the process may provide coaching to the user during the training activity. For example, during the activity, the portablefitness monitoring device102 may send, for example, real-time performance information to theserver112, and in response theserver112 may send, for example, real-time feedback or coaching to the portablefitness monitoring device102. In one embodiment, this communication during the activity may occur as a result of and/or simultaneously with the execution of a workout routine by the portablefitness monitoring device102. After the activity, the portablefitness monitoring device102 may send, for example, complete activity performance information to theserver112, and in response theserver112 may send, for example, post-activity analysis to the portablefitness monitoring device102. For activities that require a corresponding resistance goal, after the activity the user may enter the actual load, time, and/or repetition completed.
• FIG. 34 is a process flowchart of anexemplary method800 for generating a workout routine for a user of a fitness monitoring device and methods according to an embodiment of the present invention.Method800 includes atleast steps802,804,806, and808 carried out by at least one processor.Method800 begins instep802 with receiving a training category selection from a user of a portable fitness monitoring device. For example, a user who wishes to train for soccer may select asoccer training category202 from a website or GUI window from a portablefitness monitoring device102. Thesoccer training category202 may allow the user to schedule training activities, including a combination of cardio based training activities and strength based activities, which may prepare the user for the rigors of soccer (e.g., stamina and leg strength). The process continues instep804 with receiving performance information associated with the user from the portable fitness monitoring device. For example, from the portablefitness monitoring device102 the user may provide performance information, such as a pace goal or resistance goal, that was recorded by the portable fitness monitoring device during a training activity previously conducted by the user or was input by the user after the activity. The performance information may also comprise information related to training activities that have not yet been completed. For example, the user may provide input in response to prompts or questions, such as, the desired amount of load resistance or repetitions to be completed. Instep806, the process generates a schedule of a plurality of training activities based on the selected training category and the performance information. In one embodiment, a first scheduled training activity includes a cardio goal and a second scheduled training activity includes a resistance goal. Instep808, the process sends the schedule including the scheduled training activities having a cardio goal and a resistance goal to the portable fitness monitoring device.
• In one embodiment, as shown inFIG. 35,fitness monitoring device102 andtraining module200 may be used in conjunction with aconsole gaming system2000 adapted for movement detection, such as, for example, aPlaystation 3, XBOX 360, or Nintendo® Wii gaming system. As will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art,console gaming system2000 may include software and hardware (e.g., a motion detection controller, camera, etc.) to recognize the movements of the user.Training module200 may be configured to create and schedule console gaming system based workouts which may then be performed in conjunction with theconsole gaming system2000. For example, a console gaming system based workout, such as, for example, a dancing based video game that requires specific body movements for successful completion, may be performed in front of the user's television.Training module200 may be configured to communicate with theconsole gaming system2000 and may receive user workout data. For example,console gaming system2000 may provide data related to the number of movements the user completed successfully.Training module200 may be configured to communicate with theconsole gaming system2000 and may receive user workout data from the console. In this manner,console gaming system2000 may provide input whether a performance goal was completed or not completed by the user.
• In one embodiment, as shown inFIG. 36,fitness monitoring device102 andtraining module200 may be used in conjunction with afitness machine2100, such as, for example, a treadmill or weight lifting machine.Fitness monitoring device102 and/orserver112 may be configured to communicate with thefitness machine2100. In this manner, predetermined load settings based on the user's scheduled training activities may be sent to thefitness machine2100 and the machine may automatically adjust the weights for the next exercise. In one embodiment, the user's schedule of training activities may also be sent to a plurality offitness machines2100 such that the machine required for a subsequent scheduled training activity may be preset when the user arrives at the machine.Training module200 may be configured to communicate with thefitness machine2100 and may receive user workout data from the machine. For example,fitness machine2100 may provide data related to the number of movements the user completed successfully.
• Various aspects of the present invention, or any parts or functions thereof, may be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, tangible computer readable or computer usable storage media having instructions stored thereon, or a combination thereof and may be implemented in one or more computer systems or other processing systems.
• Program products, methods, and systems for providing fitness monitoring embodiments of the present invention can include any software application executed by one or more computing devices. A computing device can be any type of computing device having one or more processors. For example, a computing device can be a workstation, mobile device (e.g., a mobile phone, personal digital assistant, tablet computer, or laptop), computer, server, computer cluster, server farm, game console, set-top box, kiosk, embedded system, a gym machine, a retail system or other device having at least one processor and memory. Embodiments of the present invention may be software executed by a processor, firmware, hardware or any combination thereof in a computing device.
• In this document, terms such as “computer program medium” and “computer-usable medium” may be used to generally refer to media such as a removable storage unit or a hard disk installed in hard disk drive. Computer program medium and computer-usable medium may also refer to memories, such as a main memory or a secondary memory, which can be memory semiconductors (e.g., DRAMs, etc.). These computer program products provide software to computer systems of the present invention.
• Computer programs (also called computer control logic) may be stored on main memory and/or secondary memory. Computer programs may also be received via a communications interface. Such computer programs, when executed, may enable computer systems of the present invention to implement embodiments described herein. Where embodiments are implemented using software, the software can be stored on a computer program product and loaded into a computer system using, for example, a removable storage drive, an interface, a hard drive, and/or communications interface.
• Based on the description herein, a person skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the computer programs, when executed, can enable one or more processors to implement processes described above, such as the steps in the methods illustrated by the figures. In an embodiment, the one or more processors can be part of a computing device incorporated in a clustered computing environment or server farm. Further, in an embodiment, the computing process performed by the clustered computing environment may be carried out across multiple processors located at the same or different locations.
• Software of the present invention may be stored on any computer-usable medium. Such software, when executed in one or more data processing device, causes the data processing device to operate as described herein. Embodiments of the invention employ any computer-usable or -readable medium, known now or in the future. Examples of computer-usable mediums include, but are not limited to, primary storage devices (e.g., any type of random access or read only memory), secondary storage devices (e.g., hard drives, floppy disks, CD ROMS, ZIP disks, tapes, magnetic storage devices, optical storage devices, MEMS, nanotechnological storage devices, memory cards or other removable storage devices, etc.), and communication mediums (e.g., wired and wireless communications networks, local area networks, wide area networks, intranets, etc.).
• Embodiments have been described above with the aid of functional building blocks illustrating the implementation of specified functions and relationships thereof. The boundaries of these functional building blocks have been arbitrarily defined herein for the convenience of the description. Alternate boundaries can be defined so long as the specified functions and relationships thereof are appropriately performed.
• The present invention has been described above by way of exemplary embodiments. Accordingly, the present invention should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims and their equivalences.

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1. A method for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device, comprising the steps of:

defining a cardio training plan including one or more cardio training activities and defining a non-cardio training plan including one or more non-cardio training activities;

scheduling execution of the non-cardio training plan and the cardio training plan in a training calendar; and

providing a graphical display of the training calendar including the cardio training plan and the non-cardio training plan to the user of the fitness monitoring device.

2. The method ofclaim 1, wherein a first cardio training activity includes at least one of a pace goal, speed goal, and a heart rate goal and a first non-cardio training activity includes a resistance goal.

3. The method ofclaim 2, wherein the resistance goal comprises one or more goals selected from the group consisting of: a weight goal, a repetition goal, and a time goal.

4. The method ofclaim 2, wherein the resistance goal is based on user input.

5. The method ofclaim 1, wherein a first non-cardio training activity includes a first resistance goal, and further comprising updating a second non-cardio training activity including a second resistance goal based on the completion of the first resistance goal.

6. The method ofclaim 1, wherein the step of scheduling includes the step of receiving user input.

7. The method ofclaim 1, wherein the cardio training activity and the non-cardio training activity are scheduled for the same day.

8. The method ofclaim 1, further comprising the step of requiring a user input before the step of scheduling.

9. The method ofclaim 1, wherein the non-cardio training activity includes the use of equipment.

10. The method ofclaim 1, further comprising providing coaching to the user about the cardio training activity.

11. The method ofclaim 1, further comprising providing instructions to the user about the non-cardio training activity.

12. The method ofclaim 1, further comprising providing coaching to the user about the cardio training activity and providing instructions to the user about the non-cardio training activity.

13. The method ofclaim 11, wherein the step of providing instructions includes the step of providing at least one of descriptive text and video to the user before the activity.

14. The method ofclaim 10, wherein the step of providing coaching includes providing verbal feedback during the activity.

15. The method ofclaim 1, wherein the fitness monitoring device comprises a mobile phone.

16. A tangible computer program product for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device and method comprising a computer readable medium having computer program logic recorded thereon for causing at least one processor to:

define a cardio training plan including one or more cardio training activities and a non-cardio training plan including one or more strength training activities;

schedule execution of a strength training activity based on a scheduling of a cardio training activity; and

provide a graphical display of a schedule including the cardio training activity and the strength training activity to the user on the fitness monitoring device.

17. A method for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device, comprising the steps of:

receiving a training category selection from the user;

scheduling a plurality of training activities based on the selected training category, wherein a first training activity requires execution of a plurality of body movements with a first resistance goal;

receiving input about the first resistance goal after completion of the first training activity; and

defining a second resistance goal of a second training activity based on the received input.

18. The method ofclaim 17, wherein the input is received from the user.

19. The method ofclaim 17, wherein the input is received from a fitness machine.

20. The method ofclaim 17, wherein the input is received from a video gaming system.

21. The method ofclaim 17, wherein the step of receiving input includes input that the first resistance goal was completed by the user.

22. The method ofclaim 17, wherein the second resistance goal is greater than the first resistance goal.

23. The method ofclaim 17, wherein the step of receiving input includes input that the first resistance goal was not completed by the user.

24. The method ofclaim 17, wherein the step of defining a second resistance goal comprises the step of modifying a previously scheduled second resistance goal.

25. The method ofclaim 17, wherein the first and second resistance goal comprises a weight goal.

26. The method ofclaim 17, wherein the first and second resistance goal comprises a repetition goal.

27. The method ofclaim 17, wherein the first and second resistance goal comprises a time goal.

28. The method ofclaim 17, wherein the fitness monitoring device comprises a mobile phone.

29. A method for generating a workout routine for an athlete, comprising:

receiving a training category selection from a user of a portable fitness monitoring device;

receiving performance information associated with the user;

generating a schedule of a plurality of training activities based on the selected training category and the performance information, wherein a first scheduled training activity includes a cardio goal and a second scheduled training activity includes a resistance goal; and

sending the schedule to the portable fitness monitoring device,

wherein each of the steps are executed using at least one processor.

30. The method ofclaim 29, wherein the portable fitness monitoring device is a mobile phone.

31. The method ofclaim 29, wherein the cardio goal comprises a pace goal.

32. The method ofclaim 29, wherein the cardio goal comprises a heart rate goal.

33. The method ofclaim 29, wherein the cardio goal comprises a speed goal.

34. The method ofclaim 29, wherein the resistance goal comprises a load goal.

35. The method ofclaim 29, wherein the resistance goal comprises a repetition goal.

36. The method ofclaim 29, wherein the resistance goal comprises a time goal.

37. The method ofclaim 29, wherein the cardio goal comprises one of a pace goal, speed goal, and a heart rate goal, and the resistance goal comprises one of a load goal, a repetition goal, and a time goal.

38. The method ofclaim 29, wherein the performance information was input by the user after an activity conducted by the athlete.

39. The method ofclaim 29, wherein the performance information was recorded by the portable fitness monitoring device during an activity conducted by the athlete.

40. The method ofclaim 29, wherein the performance information includes load information and repetition information.

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