Device and method for initiating an exercise routine
First Claim
1. A method for prompting and instructing an exercise routine, comprising the steps of:
- providing an electronic device having a display, a start button and a plurality of function buttons;
having said electronic device randomly select multiple exercise periods during a day;
displaying a selection of different groupings of exercise on said display at a start of each of said exercise periods, wherein each grouping of exercise contains at least one exercise activity appropriate for different locations and circumstances;
selecting one of said groupings of exercise utilizing at least one of said function buttons;
pressing said start button to start a time frame in which to perform a selected grouping of exercise;
presenting an instructional depiction on said display of said selected grouping of exercise; and
inputting into said electronic device if said selected grouping of exercise was completed within said time frame.
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Abstract
A device and method for motivating a person to start and maintain an exercise routine. A handheld electronic device is provided that includes a display. The electronic device randomly selects times that exercise should be performed. At those times, a person is prompted to select a type of exercise that is appropriate for the location and circumstances that person finds him/herself. After selecting the appropriate type of exercises, the selected exercises are portrayed on the display of the device. The device also sets a time frame in which the various exercises are to be completed and motivates a person to perform the exercises within that time frame. At the end of the time period, the device prompts the user as to whether or not the various exercises were performed in the given time period. A fitness report is then displayed showing improved or declining fitness.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for prompting and instructing an exercise routine, comprising the steps of:
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providing an electronic device having a display, a start button and a plurality of function buttons; having said electronic device randomly select multiple exercise periods during a day; displaying a selection of different groupings of exercise on said display at a start of each of said exercise periods, wherein each grouping of exercise contains at least one exercise activity appropriate for different locations and circumstances; selecting one of said groupings of exercise utilizing at least one of said function buttons; pressing said start button to start a time frame in which to perform a selected grouping of exercise; presenting an instructional depiction on said display of said selected grouping of exercise; and inputting into said electronic device if said selected grouping of exercise was completed within said time frame. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of motivating a person to periodically exercise, said method comprising the steps of:
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providing an electronic device with a display, a start button and function buttons, wherein said electronic device at random intervals during a day indicates that exercise should be performed; displaying a selection of different types of exercises at each of said intervals, when said electronic device indicates that exercise should be performed; using said function keys to select a type of exercise from said selection of different types of exercises each time said electronic device indicates that exercise should be performed, wherein the selected type of exercises is one that can be performed at that time given the location and circumstances of the person; displaying instructions of how to perform the selected type of exercise on said display once the type of exercise is selected; setting a time period for performing the selected type of exercise; and inputting into said electronic device if the selected types of exercise were performed in said time period. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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