JP2001286446A - System for giving advice on exercise - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system for allowing a user to get exercise continuously and for a long time easily, feeling accomplishment, with reduced time and expense by giving advice on necessary exercise most suitable for the user via an electric communication circuit. SOLUTION: In the system, data on the quantity of exercise for a prescribed period recorded by an exercise quantity recorder 40 to be mounted on the body of a user for measuring and recording the quantity of exercise are transmitted to a server 30 together with the user's personal data from a user side terminal 10 through an electric communication line 20. The data on the quantity of exercise and the personal data are analyzed at the server, and selected prescribed data about advice on exercise are sent back to the user side terminal.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an exercise advice providing system using a telecommunication line.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, it has been called for to improve lifestyle such as nutrition, eating habits, exercise, and rest in order to prevent or reduce stroke, heart disease, diabetes, etc., which are called lifestyle diseases. Of these, "exercise" is the most important factor that has a great influence on health management in a lifestyle for modern people.

[0003] These lifestyle-related diseases are closely related to body weight (strictly, body fat percentage), and based on appropriate numerical values determined from age, gender, height, and the like.
It is known that by incorporating exercise for the purpose of calorie consumption into a lifestyle, the weight can be controlled and health management can be performed. For example,
150k after exercising at a pulse rate of 120 / min for 20 minutes
cal is consumed and 120 kcal of exercise per day is 36
It is said that 1 kg of body weight (body fat) can be reduced by continuing for days. Based on such data,
By prescribing and instructing exercise for calorie consumption, it is possible to prevent lifestyle-related diseases and promote health management.

[0004] On the other hand, it is not easy for ordinary people to incorporate exercise into their lifestyle. It is difficult to judge how often, how much intensity, and how much time should be used for jogging, walking, swimming, or exercising in a training gym. In addition, there are many problems and obstacles in incorporating exercise into lifestyle, such as what to do if you do not have time to exercise regularly and how to continue exercise.

Recently, an exercise amount recorder which is worn on a human body, measures the amount of exercise from the pulse rate and the like, and records the measured data is commercially available. This momentum recorder can show the intensity and amount of exercise of a person over a day with time,
You can know the intensity and amount of exercise in conscious exercise. The use of such a momentum recorder makes it possible to calculate calories that are effectively consumed to reduce weight (body fat). If this is tabulated and analyzed in units of several days or weeks, it is possible to acquire exercise habits based on the amount of exercise necessary for the purpose of controlling proper weight (body fat).

In general, it is effective and reliable to receive training by a trainer or the like with a long time and cost in order to continue consciously exercising. However, this is difficult for those who do not have the time and expense, and it is not necessarily effective when exercising continuously for a long time as a lifestyle. The inventor of the present invention has found that not only the cost and time can be saved by providing exercise advice through a telecommunication circuit, but also that exercise can be continued for a long time simply, easily, and autonomously with a sense of accomplishment. It is.

[0007]

As noted above, the present invention saves time and money by providing the most appropriate exercise advice required by a user via a telecommunications circuit, and provides a continuous and long-term experience. The purpose of the present invention is to propose a system in which exercise can be continued easily, easily, and autonomously with a sense of accomplishment.

[0008]

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the exercise amount data for a certain period of time recorded by an exercise amount recorder mounted on a user's body and measuring and recording the amount of exercise of the user is used as personal data of the user. Along with transmitting from the user terminal to the server via a telecommunication line, the server analyzes the exercise amount data and the personal data and returns predetermined exercise advice data selected to the user terminal, The present invention relates to a system for providing exercise advice.

[0009] The invention of claim 2 relates to the exercise advice providing system according to claim 1, wherein the exercise amount data digitized from the exercise amount recorder is directly transmitted to the server via the user side terminal.

[0010] The invention of claim 3 relates to the exercise advice providing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the exercise amount data represents exercise intensity and amount with time.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the exercise advice providing system according to the third aspect, wherein when analyzing the exercise amount data, exercise intensity and time that are equal to or more than a predetermined value are integrated.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an outline of an embodiment of the system of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is momentum data recorded by a momentum recorder. FIG. 3 is a graph showing an example of exercise advice data.

As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention includes a user terminal 10, a telecommunication circuit 20, and a server 30. As the user terminal 10, not only a personal computer but also a mobile phone terminal can be used, and a computer in a company or a computer installed in a training gym may be used. The telecommunication circuit 20 is generally the Internet, but a LAN (Local Area Network) can be formed if necessary. The server 30 has a database server and a content server for creating advice.

In the present invention, the momentum data recorded by the momentum recorder 40 is used. As described above, the exercise amount recorder 40 measures the amount of exercise from the pulse rate, the number of steps, etc., and records the measurement data. The pulse graph, the lifestyle recorder, the physical information It is commercially available under the name of collector. Of these,
It is preferable to use the measurement data in which the measurement data composed of the exercise intensity and the integrated amount is represented with time and is converted into a digital signal so that it can be taken into a computer. Examples of commercially available products include the product name “Seiko Pulse Graph” (Seiko), which measures and records the pulse rate,
There is a product name "Life coder" (Suzuken) that measures and records the number of steps.

The system of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. First, at the first time, the user side terminal 10 is opened and a predetermined personal authentication (password) is given. At the first time, personal data, which is a basic matter for registration in the database of the server 30, is input. This personal data includes gender, date of birth, height, weight (if known, body fat percentage),
Physical strength (aerobic capacity) is necessary for exercise advice. Other personal data to be used for exercise advice include general medical examination data such as medical history,
There are ECG data or medication lists.

[0016] If necessary, a course is selected. For example, a course suitable for the purpose of the user's exercise advice is selected from a light fitness course for weight loss or the like to a strong athlete course for training athletes.

Next, the user's exercise amount data for a certain period recorded by the exercise recorder 40 is input. At the first time, in order to know the user's basic exercise status, exercise data for several days to one week is used. Then, from this data, the average daily basic exercise amount of the user is calculated. These personal data and exercise amount data and necessary information input to the user side terminal 10 are transmitted to the center server 30 via the electric communication circuit 20 such as the Internet.

According to the present invention, digitized exercise data is directly transmitted from the exercise recorder 40 to the server via the user terminal, as defined in the second aspect of the present invention. Is desirably recommended. The above-mentioned commercially available products can perform such data transfer.

The server 30 stores the transmitted personal data and exercise amount data in a database, and analyzes these data to select exercise advice data. At the first time, since there is no previous exercise amount data to be compared, advice on an average basic exercise corresponding to the transmitted personal data of the user is given. Therefore, this provides advice on the average lifestyle of the user.

Examples of exercise advice for the first time include, for example, "I have hardly trained throughout the day", "Let's extend my jogging distance a little more", or "I go to a training facility twice a week." We recommend that you do that. " These advices are immediately returned to the user terminal 10 via the telecommunication circuit 20.

In the second and subsequent times, active exercise advice corresponding to the set purpose is made in comparison with the previous exercise amount data. The basis of the exercise advice is the weight (body fat percentage) of the user and the calories consumed by the exercise. For example, the following relationship is recognized as a correlation between the two. 1 kg of body fat is equivalent to 7200 kcal,
Adults consume an average of 2000 kcal daily. Therefore,
Exercise for 200kcal a day for 36 days, 1kg
Can reduce body fat. However, in the case of the average adult male, 150 kcal is consumed by exercising at a pulse rate of 120 / min for 20 minutes.

In order to provide advice based on the correlation between the user's body weight (body fat percentage) and the calorie consumption by exercising, the exercise amount data is determined by the exercise amount data as defined in the third aspect of the present invention. It is desirable that the strength and the amount of the particles be expressed over time.

Exercise that is effective in reducing weight (body fat) is when exercise of a certain intensity or more is continued for a certain period of time. Therefore, as defined in the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is preferable to integrate at least a certain amount of exercise intensity and time when analyzing the exercise amount data. For example, as shown by a cross hatch portion in FIG. 2, when exercise with a certain pulse rate or more continues for a certain time, it is evaluated as exercise for calorie consumption.

On the basis of the above criteria, in the second and subsequent times, the user inputs and transmits the exercise amount data by the exercise amount recorder 40 for a certain period together with the weight (body fat percentage) which is a variable factor, and seeks exercise advice.

Exercise advice includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 1. Total calories, 2. Exercise calories; 3. exercise time; Each item of body weight and body fat percentage is analyzed by data using a graph, and based on the data analysis, past exercise evaluation and future exercise advice are presented. These exercise advices are performed as frequency, intensity, and duration as shown in the figure. In addition, these exercise evaluations and advice are specifically and individually selected from a medical or kinematic point of view in consideration of the user's personal data and the selected course. Specific examples will be described below.

(Example 1) [Profile of A] 35
Years old, male. Height 175cm, weight 75kg. Excellent strength level. It is presumed that you have exercise habits. The purpose is to maintain physical strength. [Exercise evaluation] "Exercise intensity and duration are appropriate for the purpose of maintaining the current physical fitness. Please continue exercising in this condition." [Exercise advice] "Frequency: 3 times a week Intensity: 150 beats / Minute jog Duration: 20 minutes. "

(Example 2) [Profile of B] 45
Years old, male. Height 170cm, weight 73kg. No exercise habits. Uncle type that is belly. Although it is not enough to see a doctor, there is a risk of getting a lifestyle-related disease if you do not acquire exercise habits. High cholesterol level. [Exercise evaluation] "Weekly exercise is not enough. We recommend walking more than jogging at first. Exercise is only effective if you keep exercising. [Exercise advice] "Frequency: three times a week, intensity: 120 beats / minute, duration: 20 minutes."

(Example 3) [Profile of C] 51
Years old, male. Height 168cm, weight 82kg. Poor physical strength.
No exercise habits. Exercise is recommended by doctors. [Exercise evaluation] "Exercise is rarely done at the moment. Start with light walking, considering the burden on the knees, and get into the habit of exercising at a reasonable speed for some time. [Exercise advice] "Frequency: 3 times a week Intensity: 110 beats / minute, duration: 30 minutes."

[0029]

As described above, according to the exercise advice providing system of the present invention, the user can use the exercise recorder attached to his / her body for a certain period of time together with the personal data of the user via the telecommunication line. Just by sending, you can receive the most appropriate exercise advice required by the user. This allows the user to
Save time and money without forcing you to visit training facilities and without asking your trainer for instructions.
Exercise can be continued simply and easily and effectively.

In particular, according to the present invention, since the user terminal and the server interact with each other via the telecommunication line, the user can receive exercise and advice thereof by the autonomous will of the user, and can continuously and exercise the exercise. Exercise can be continued for a long time and with a sense of accomplishment autonomously.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an outline of an embodiment of a system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a graph showing an example of exercise amount data recorded by an exercise amount recorder.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of exercise advice data.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 User side terminal 20 Telecommunication line 30 Server 40 Momentum recorder

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An exercise amount data recorded for a certain period of time recorded by an exercise amount recorder mounted on a user's body and measuring and recording the amount of exercise from the user side terminal to a server via a telecommunication line together with the user's personal data. An exercise advice providing system, wherein the server transmits the exercise amount data and the personal data, and returns predetermined exercise advice data selected by the server to the user terminal. 2. The exercise advice providing system according to claim 1, wherein the exercise amount data digitized from the exercise amount recorder is directly transmitted to the server via the user terminal. 3. The exercise advice providing system according to claim 1, wherein the exercise amount data represents exercise intensity and amount over time. 4. The exercise advice providing system according to claim 3, wherein when analyzing the exercise amount data, exercise intensity and time that are equal to or more than a predetermined value are integrated.