Systems and methods for assessing and modifying an individual's physiological condition
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1. A method of determining a capacity index while an individual undergoes an exercise test, said test comprising a plurality of test cycles, wherein said plurality of test cycles comprises a maximum effort cycle during which said individual attempts to exercise up to said individual'"'"'s maximum physical capability, said method comprising:
- monitoring a heart rate of said individual during said test;
determining a first peak heart rate corresponding to a maximum heart rate monitored during said maximum effort cycle; and
assigning to said capacity index a value based on at least said first peak heart rate, wherein each of said plurality of test cycles comprises a stress portion followed by a relaxation portion, said method further comprising;
determining a slope selected from a group consisting of (1) an upward slope of said heart rate monitored during a part of said stress portion of at least a first of test cycles and (2) a downward slope of said heart rate monitored during a part of said relaxation portion of said at least a first of test cycles; and
assigning to said capacity index a value based on at least one of said peak heart rate, said upward slope, and said downward slope.
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Systems and methods for assessing an individual'"'"'s physiological condition are provided. Cycle and shape parameters are derived from a recorded time trace containing heart rate data collected while an individual performs a cyclic exercise routine. Individually tailored exercise regimens that are based on these parameters are generated and modified as desired.
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1. A method of determining a capacity index while an individual undergoes an exercise test, said test comprising a plurality of test cycles, wherein said plurality of test cycles comprises a maximum effort cycle during which said individual attempts to exercise up to said individual'"'"'s maximum physical capability, said method comprising:
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monitoring a heart rate of said individual during said test; determining a first peak heart rate corresponding to a maximum heart rate monitored during said maximum effort cycle; and assigning to said capacity index a value based on at least said first peak heart rate, wherein each of said plurality of test cycles comprises a stress portion followed by a relaxation portion, said method further comprising; determining a slope selected from a group consisting of (1) an upward slope of said heart rate monitored during a part of said stress portion of at least a first of test cycles and (2) a downward slope of said heart rate monitored during a part of said relaxation portion of said at least a first of test cycles; and assigning to said capacity index a value based on at least one of said peak heart rate, said upward slope, and said downward slope. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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