1 Title An apparatus and method for recording and mapping activity or exercise training output and progress of a subject. Background The use of heart rate monitors to measure changes in heart rate whilst a subject is undertaking physical exercise is well known as a means of assisting athletes , coaches and personal trainers to assess the strain upon the heart of the subject and to ensure that the subject achieves maximum fat burning results, for example. This is largely achieved by ensuring that the subject's heart beat remains within a predetermined optimal range of beats per minute. There also exist devices for the recording of other data associated with measuring the output and efficiency of exercise regimes however these devices are typically only accessible in a laboratory environment, are expensive to use and cannot be used in a typical exercise environment such as a gymnasium, weights room or exercise club. As the majority of exercise regimes include a component of weights training, it would be advantageous to provide a device which combined the measurement of the heart rate of a subject whilst exercising with a real time input of data related to the type of exercise being undertaken and the number of repetitions of a particular exercise in order that the combined data could be analysed for the better understanding of the workload and output of the subject when undergoing exercise. This combined data could then be used to design or improve exercise programs for the user and for multiple users according to their individual characteristics. It would be particularly advantageous to provide a device and method of recording this data employing hands free means in order to ensure that the subject's hands remain free during exercise. Accordingly there is provided an apparatus for recording and mapping exercise training output and progress of a subject comprising a heart rate monitor which is placed upon the user's body for measuring heart rate; a voice recording device that can be operated in hands free mode for inputting exercise data in real time; speech recognition software to translate the voice data input and transcribe the data to a software program that integrates data received from the heart rate monitor and voice data and enables the user, a coach or trainer to analyse the heart rate monitor data and real time exercise data. In some embodiments of the invention the heart rate monitor is located remotely from the voice recording device. In other embodiments of the invention the heart rate monitor is integrated with the voice recording device in a single physical unit or device. In especially preferred embodiments of the invention the data captured by the apparatus can be easily transferred between a range of devices such as smart phones, computers for display and manipulation by the user.
2 There is also provided a method for the collection of data from human or animal subjects whilst engaged in physical activity including the steps: (i) attaching a heart rate monitor to the subject; (ii) employing a voice recording device to record in real time the parameters of the activity or exercise being undertaken, including for example the weight being lifted, and number of repetitions being undertaken; (iii) operating the voice recording device in hands free mode so as to prevent interference with the activity being undertaken by the subject; (iv) transmitting the voice recorded data simultaneously with the data produced by the heart rate monitor to a data capture device (such as a laptop computer or mobile telephone); (v) analysing the data collected with reference to heart rate and the real time output of the subject; (vi) using the analysed data to prepare training programs for the subject to improve health, fitness, strength and physical output over time. Drawings Figure 1 is a screen shot indicating the manner in which data collected might be presented. Figure 2 is a table indicating sample data that may be produced using the invention. Description The apparatus and method has been specifically designed for use by personal trainers and athletic coaches although the use of the apparatus and method has universal application. It is particularly useful for use by corporate trainers, psychologists and the military. The use of heart rate monitors as a tool for enhancing physical training programs is well known however the data produced by heart rate monitors is not able to be easily used to achieve optimal results for users. The data is not often used as effectively as it could be to plan and design physical training programs. Ample opportunity exists for the more effective use of data retrieved and/or produced by heart rate monitors of athletes. Additional data which may be used to compliment raw heart rate measurements is not easily integrated with existing apparatuses and methods so as to enable users to accurately assess the workloads, output, strength improvements in real time or over time. The main problem with existing methods of measurement is that they are limited to the data from a heart monitor only for any particular exercise whilst actually undertaking the exercise. It is difficult to obtain simultaneous input, for example, relating to what exercise the athlete/user is engaged in and the number of repetitions of each exercise he/she is performing along with details of weight being lifted training so as to be able to cross reference the data with the data from the heart rate monitor and thereby track the progress over time of an athlete or user undertaking a particular set of exercises which may be muscle specific. For example, during a gym workout an athlete may wish to record his or her heart rate whilst undertaking a bench press. There is no way currently to accurately map the data in real time other than video which is inconvenient and can be costly. An algorithm for the conversion of video data to real-time data which records weight used, number of repetitions, and the like would be difficult and costly to produce. As undertaking a bench press requires a spotter for the athlete, the spotter 3 would be unable to use a device which was not capable of being activated in a hands free mode. It would be useful therefore to be able to map set data for each repetition of the exercise set and be able to use that data to perform an in depth analysis of the athlete's progress over time in respect to a particular exercise with reference also to the data received from a heart rate monitor attached tho the body of a subject in real time. The present invention permits the input of data by voice control, for example, the type of exercise, the weight being lifted or pushed, and the number of repetitions in real time whilst simultaneously recording the subject's heart rate. The voice data maps the data from the heart rate monitor. Speech is inputted using either a headset or a telephone with recording facility or another voice recorder. When analysing data post workout, there is a complete chart which is produced which tracks every single heartbeat at the moment that the user performs the exercise repetition and includes also size of weight lifted, the number within a set that applies within an exercise session. It is possible from the data produced to calculate the level of exertion of the user at that time and the repetition rate. The data can also be analysed in such a manner as to permit accurate prediction of athlete failure or exertion limits for any particular exercise. This information can be used to measure progress over the course of a training program and to maximise the benefits from any particular exercise. For example, an exercise of lifting a 40kg weight - at the beginning of a training program a user may have a heartbeat of 150 beats per minute on the fifth repetition of lifting that weight. Over time and training the user's heartbeat might be measured at 160 beats per minute on the fifth repetition whilst lifting 80 kg. This would indicate a marked improvement in the subject's work output and lifting rate. This increased work rate equates to increased strength and improved anaerobic system efficiency in the subject. It is possible to calculate the calorific output and/or the number of calories required to lift each kilogram of weight using the apparatus and method of the invention. When mapped overtime this data can be a powerful tool which may be used to set appropriate levels for weight lifting and physical conditioning programs. The use of the present invention provides greater accuracy than known methods and can be delivered much more cheaply and with wider application than current methods which can only be performed in a laboratory setting with the use of oxygen masks, treadmills, and costly scientific measuring apparatus. The present invention provides a far superior form of mapping heart rate data and caloric output as it is portable, can be used whilst training in most situations, is easy to use and is relatively cheap. The present invention utilises speech recognition software for gym training and athletic training although is readily used in other situations or environments such as to assist the performance monitoring of subject involved in stressful environments such as military training situations, group sport sessions and is very useful for corporate coaching and team building exercises. The invention would also be very useful in simulated exercise environments such as flight training wherein data can be inputted by the subject or the trainer/coach or convenor. Indeed the present invention is extremely useful in accurately measuring biometric feedback in any number of situations as it adds 4 an additional descriptive component to raw heart rate data and permits almost unlimited additional descriptive fields to be added to assist measurement and analysis. The real time observations of all members in a group whilst being measured for heart rate enables a complete biometric map of an entire situation to be produced and adds useful perspective to raw data which was previously unavailable or was not easily accessible or illustrated. The headset ideally has noise cancellation features to prevent or minimise interference from others within the immediate training environment. The technique employed gives 99 - 100% accuracy and data can be input in real time at the moment of the exercise repetition - the user can call each repetition, each set, the weight and the exercise in conjunction with the heart rate monitor output which is recorded simultaneously. Algorithms currently available are somewhat vague, imprecise and it is quite difficult to calculate the calorific expenditure of a weight lifting session. If, however, it could be shown over say a three month exercise program that the athlete's strength per kilo, strength per lift, energy output, oxygen uptake could be easily mapped and displayed then it would also establish that a particular training regime or set of exercises worked. This can be graphically shown and mapped upon a laptop computer or other display. The present invention addresses this. The invention is useful for personal trainers and can be used as a tool for enhancing the training programs of personal trainers' clients. Body fat change over time can be mapped, recorded and predictive assessments can be made when designing training programs for athletes. This is most advantageous in convincing athletes that a particular training regime will actually achieve the results that they desire. The present invention is a tool that can quantify progress absolutely. Currently used pinch and other performance measurement tests are inaccurate and do not take into account real time heart rate and physical output data. A further problem is that aerobic exercise is difficult to quantify. The apparatus and method of the present invention overcomes that problem by providing a means by which the effects of aerobic exercise can be input in real time by the subject himself/herself or by a personal trainer or coach. An advantage is that the data lasts forever and can be used for analysis of health over many years. The data further can be used in designing healthy lifestyle programs including a combination of exercise training and food consumption plans. Heart rate monitors have been used for years by athletes and personal trainers. The insights from these data can be extremely useful. No other device or method currently maps heart rate like the present invention. The present invention provides absolute correlation between heart rate and training output. This device is different from the use of cadence monitors which are commonly used for cycling training. No prior art device or method employs speech recognition to map data. The present invention requires the use of a headset - a smart telephone could be used. It is a significant advantage to use recording device which is hands free, particularly when weight training 5 where it is a requirement that user's be able to continue training whilst inputting data using the speech recognition facility. The present method is safe to use in all types of training environments. It is absolutely accurate and there is nothing currently available that replicates its functionality within the context of personal training. The apparatus and method is suitable for multiple uses in multiple environments. It is particularly useful in neuro-linguistic programming exercises to assist in enhancing verbal effectiveness whilst under stressful conditions. The device and method is useful for personal trainers, coaches, for analysis of drug use, the analysis of health risks and so could be used by insurance companies to determine premiums payable by individuals based upon their physical characteristic and health profile. The use of the apparatus and method is not limited to use in gymnasiums but also many corporate and training environments and situations. It is useful in any environment where the user's vital signs are being monitored to assist in providing real time bio-feedback for real time or post facto analysis. The data captured by the apparatus can be easily transferred between a range of devices such as smart phones, computers for display and manipulation by the user. Smartphones typically incorporate voice recording into their capabilities and so the present invention is suitable for use with a smartphone or similar device which records data but also is able to display data collected in a graphical and meaningful manner to assist analysis. Tablet computers and laptop computers are particularly useful for use with the present invention. Those skilled in the art will recognise that the present invention is not limited to the measurement of heart rate only and that other vital signs of the user may readily be incorporated into the data collected for analysis including, for example, skin temperature, respiratory rate and depth, oxygen or other gaseous output, posture and activity. Data from an accelerometer or series of accelerometers could also be readily incorporated for real time recording and analysis. Verbal or text data inputted may record the results of an activity being measured, for example, whether or not a basketball player made or missed a shot at the basket. A major benefit of the present invention is that access to such data is made much easier and cheaper to access than previously using prior art solutions. The method of the present invention method for the collection of data from human or animal subjects whilst engaged in physical exercise incorporates at least the following steps: (i) attaching a heart rate monitor to the subject; (ii) employing a voice recording device to record in real time the parameters of the activity or exercise being undertaken, including for example the weight being lifted, and number of repetitions being undertaken; (iii) operating the voice recording device in hands free mode so as to prevent interference with the activity being undertaken by the subject; (iv) transmitting the voice recorded data simultaneously with the data produced by the heart rate monitor to a data capture device (such as a laptop computer or mobile telephone); 6 (v) analysing the data collected with reference to heart rate and the real time output of the subject; (vi) using the analysed data to prepare training programs for the subject to improve health, fitness, strength and/or physical output over time. This means that users can get out of the clinic and still obtain the data that they require to accurately map exercise effects and output. The apparatus and method can be used in a gym. It provides real time data mapping. It is limited only by the veracity and quality of the input of the user. Another benefit is the increased safety for users and better more accurate results of training programs. The apparatus and method of the present invention can readily be used in the design of training programs. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the examples provided above are not intended to be limiting and that other embodiments of the invention and fall within the scope of the disclosure herein set out are possible without departing from the scope of invention. In the claims which follow, and in the preceding description, except where the context requires otherwise due to express language or necessary implication, the word "comprise" and variations such as "comprises" or "comprising" are used in an inclusive sense, i.e. to specify the presence of the stated features but not to preclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the apparatus and method as disclosed herein.