Universal exercise guidance system

• US 8,613,689 B2
• Filed: 09/23/2010
• Issued: 12/24/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Precor Incorporated (Peloton Interactive, Inc.)
• Inventors: Dyer, David E., Birrell, James S., Olason, Brady A., Wilson, Brian D., Flynt, David W., Stroupe, Autumn L.
• Primary Examiner(s): RICHMAN, GLENN E
• Application Number:
  US12/888,638
• Publication Number:
  US 20120077641A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,188 Days
• Field of Search: 482/1, 482/9, 482900-902
• US Class Current: 482/8
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0093 the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled by performance parameters, e.g. distance or speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0625 Emitting sound, noise or music
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/063 Spoken or verbal instructions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0647 Visualisation of executed movements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0658 Position or arrangement of display
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0675 Input for modifying training controls during workout
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0051 using eddy currents induced in moved elements, e.g. by permanent magnets
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0058 using motors
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0088 by moving the surrounding air
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/012 using frictional force-resisters electromagnetically-controlled brakes A63B21/0056
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/00 Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements force-resisting aspects A63B21/00; for particular parts of the body, e.g. to strengthen particular limbs or muscles A63B23/00; electric or electronic controls therefor A63B24/00
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/02 with movable endless bands , e.g. treadmills other training appliances for running on the spot A63B69/0028
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0235 driven by a motor
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/04 with movable multiple steps , i.e. more than one step per limb, e.g. steps mounted on endless loops, endless ladders steppers with cantilevered support elements pivoting about an axis A63B22/0048
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/06 with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movementsupport stands for bicycles A63B69/16; unicycles B62K1/00
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0605 performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0664 performing an elliptic movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/30 Speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/833 Sensors arranged on the exercise apparatus or sports implement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 : Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/01 : User's weight
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/015 : used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/045 : used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/06 : heartbeat rate only
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/70 : body fat
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0062 : Monitoring athletic performances, e.g. for determining the work of a user on an exercise apparatus, the completed jogging or cycling distance
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0075 : Means for generating exercise programs or schemes, e.g. computerized virtual trainer, e.g. using expert databases
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0087 : Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0619 : Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 : Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/06 : Resources, workflows, human or project management; Enterprise or organisation planning; Enterprise or organisation modelling
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/30 : relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising

Abstract

An exercise guidance system and method display either a workout option or different exercise options based on a person'"'"'s exercise objectives. In one embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon a metabolic equivalent. In another embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon the time current available time for the workout.

Claims

1. A method comprising:

receiving, with a computing device, a fitness objective of a person;

identifying and storing, with the computing device, an exercise route of workouts for achieving the fitness objective, each workout defined in terms at least partially based on metabolic equivalents; and

displaying, with a computing device, a plurality of different exercise options and their associated parameters, the plurality of different exercise options being interchangeable for a same portion of a workout of the exercise route and being selectable by the person, the workout parameters for each of the plurality of exercise options being based at least partially upon a metabolic equivalent of the parameters for each of the plurality of exercise options.

2. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

receiving, with the computing device, first exercise results data from a first type of exercise device;

converting, with the computing device, the first exercise results data to a first metabolic equivalent;

receiving, with the computing device, second exercise results data from a second type of exercise device different than the first type of exercise device;

converting, with the computing device, the second exercise results data to a second metabolic equivalent; and

adjusting, with the computing device, the route of workouts using the first metabolic equivalent and the second metabolic equivalent.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein the first type of exercise device and the second type of exercise device are selected from a group of exercise devices consisting of:

an elliptical exercise device, a treadmill, a stair stepper, a cycling exercise device and an adaptive motion exercise device.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of exercise options includes terrestrial motion and exercising on an exercise device.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein which of the plurality of exercise options are displayed is based upon available time for a workout.

6. The method of claim 5 further comprising:

receiving a universal completion time;

determining the available time for the workout using a current universal time and the received universal completion time.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein the parameters associated with the exercise options that are displayed are based upon available time for a workout.

8. The method of claim 7 further comprising:

receiving a universal time for completing a workout;

determining the available time for the workout using a current universal time and the received universal time for completing the workout.

9. The method of claim 8 further comprising:

receiving a universal time for leaving a workout facility;

determining the available time for the workout using a current universal time and the received universal time for completing the workout.

10. The method of claim 9 further comprising:

storing a user profile including a hygiene time allotment, wherein the available time is determined using the hygiene time allotment.

11. The method of claim 8 further comprising:

receiving a universal time for arriving at a location remote from a workout facility;

determining the available time for the workout using a current universal time and the universal time for arriving at a location remote from a workout facility.

12. The method of claim 10 further comprising:

storing a user profile including a plurality of locations remote from a workout facility; and

receiving a selection of one of the plurality of locations, wherein the location comprises the selection.

13. The method of claim 7 further comprising:

displaying a plurality of workout options, each of the plurality of workout options having a different combination of different exercise options and/or different associated parameters, wherein the different options that are displayed are based upon the available time for the workout.

14. The method of claim 1, wherein each workout is defined in terms at least partially based on relative perceived exertion.

15. The method of claim 1, wherein each of the displayed plurality of different exercise options along with their associated parameters are interchangeable for the same portion of the workout while still satisfying requirements of the workout.

16. The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of exercise options that are interchangeable and that are displayed for selection comprises a first exercise option on an exercise device and a second exercise option selected from a group of exercise options consisting of:

free weights, yoga, aerobics, running, bicycling, climbing, jogging and walking, each of which is independent of a stationary exercise machine.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the second exercise options are displayed for selection prior to the person completing the second exercise option.

18. The method of claim 1 comprising determining an equivalency of each of the exercise options being displayed, the equivalency being based upon the metabolic equivalents and a determined oxygen processing efficiency of the person.

19. The method of claim 1 further comprising determining, with the computing device, and available time for workout, wherein which of the plurality of exercise options are displayed is based upon the determined available time for the workout.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein the determining of the available time for the workout is based upon an estimated time for personal hygiene following the workout.

21. The method of claim 19, wherein the determining of the available time for workout is based upon an estimated travel time for the person to travel to and/or from a workout facility for the workout.