US20130137552A1 - Electronic fitness trainer and method for operating an electronic fitness trainer - Google Patents

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US20130137552A1
US20130137552A1 US13/679,132 US201213679132A US2013137552A1 US 20130137552 A1 US20130137552 A1 US 20130137552A1 US 201213679132 A US201213679132 A US 201213679132A US 2013137552 A1 US2013137552 A1 US 2013137552A1
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  • the invention relates to an electronic Fitness Trainer for controlling, supervising and motivating a user to perform fitness exercises regularly and correctly and a method for operating an electronic Fitness Trainer.
  • the exercises may include the use of a cardio training machine, e.g. stationary bicycles, treadmills or rowing machines, or of one or a plurality of strength training machines or may include exercises performed only with bands or weights or without any devices at all.
  • a cardio training machine e.g. stationary bicycles, treadmills or rowing machines, or of one or a plurality of strength training machines or may include exercises performed only with bands or weights or without any devices at all.
  • the main problems during fitness training are maintaining the motivation of the user and ensuring proper execution of the exercises in just the right intensity and sequence.
  • FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the electronic Fitness Trainer according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows a method for operating an electronic Fitness Trainer according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3 shows an electronic Fitness System according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 4 shows a method for operating an electronic Fitness System according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of the device for controlling and supervising a user during performing fitness exercises according to the invention.
  • This device is called an electronic Fitness Trainer (eFT) in the further description.
  • the electronic Fitness Trainer 1 comprises four internal modules which are all interconnected with each other: a controller module 10 , an explanation module 20 , a correction module 30 and a feedback module 40 .
  • the electronic Fitness Trainer comprises an input/output (I/O) module 50 .
  • the I/O module 50 is configured to receive data from the outside of the eFT and to output data to the outside of the eFT.
  • Data from the outside may be, for instance, data referring to a workout schedule or a training plan for a specific fitness exercise, like weights, number of repetitions or duration of an exercise according to a workout schedule and intended heart rate and blood pressure, and data referring to a fitness device 2 used for the specific exercise. These data may be provided from an external memory 5 or directly inputted by a user or a trainer. Further, the eFT may receive data from the fitness device 2 the user currently uses like a cardio training machine or a strength training machine, wherein the data may include speed, level, weight or number of repetitions as well as smoothness of motion or data relating to correctness of the exercise.
  • data from the outside may be biofeedback data obtained from the user during performing the exercise via one or more sensors 3 , like heart rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, skin resistance, body temperature etc.
  • data from outside may include music provided from a source 4 of music pieces, like personal music data base or a music provider, wherein the music pieces are annotated with metadata describing the music with respect to, for example, beats per minute, beat locations, music genre, instrumentation and others.
  • the eFT may output data to other devices, like the music source 4 , the external memory 5 or a workout planning system, or to humans like the user or a professional trainer.
  • Data to the outside may include commands for selecting one or a plurality of music pieces corresponding to the exercises performed.
  • exercise logs i.e. biofeedback data and/or data describing how the exercises were executed by the user, for instance how many repetitions were done, can be outputted to a computer used for planning the workout schedule or can be outputted to a reproducing device, i.e. a display or a device capable of outputting audible messages, like a loudspeaker or earphones.
  • the reproducing device may be a part of the eFT or may be a part of another device, for example of the fitness device. That is, data provided by at least one of the internal modules of the eFT may be outputted by the I/O module 50 .
  • Data inputted from the outside to the eFT or outputted to the outside from the eFT may be transmitted wirelessly or via a wired connection, for instance a data cable.
  • a wired connection for instance a data cable.
  • the controller module 10 stores data about the fitness device and about the training plan as inputted from the outside.
  • the training plan may include minimum and maximum values of parameters to be maintained during execution of the exercise, like minimum weight or maximum blood pressure, thereby defining predetermined ranges of values for biofeedback data and device data.
  • the controller module 10 selects one or a plurality of music pieces proper for the exercise or exercises which should be performed. For instance, upbeat is selected for high-load parts of the exercise, slower and steadier pieces for the continuous, aerobic part, mellow pieces for slow down and cheerful pieces for warm up. Not only the mood, but also the beat per minute (bpm, speed) value of the music is chosen according to the intended speed of the exercise.
  • every beat or every second beat could correspond to a footstep.
  • the controller module decides when the music should be interrupted by a system message in order to properly output this message to the user.
  • the music does not have to be interrupted totally, it may also be sufficient to reduce the volume of the music such that the system message can be understood properly while the music is continuing in the background.
  • the explanation module 20 is called at any time when the eFT changes its operational state, for instance when the eFT is turned on, when the training plan is changed or modified or when the fitness device is changed or modified.
  • the explanation module 20 provides an explanation message explaining why the change occurs. For example, before starting the exercise, the explanation module will explain what the purpose of the entire exercise is, what has to be done and how it is done correctly. Further, when the level of the exercise has to be changed, the explanation module 20 creates an explanation message explaining what changes and why the exercise is to be changed, for instance because the training plan changed.
  • the correction module 30 is called whenever the controller module 10 detects that the exercise is not done in a proper fashion.
  • the correction module 30 then provides a correction message to the user thereby giving hints about correct usage of the fitness device or about correct performance of the exercise.
  • the correction message may include an information that the user performs the exercise too fast or too slow, that he or she exceeds the maximum heart rate or blood pressure allowed or that the movement and distribution of force with respect to different parts of the body is not proper to reach the purpose of the exercise. Providing this message helps the user to improve the execution of the exercise.
  • the feedback module 40 generates a feedback message after the user has completed the exercise. However, a feedback message may also be generated if the exercise is skipped or only partially completed by the user.
  • the feedback message may comprise information about the quantity and the quality of the performance of the exercise. It may be created using two main sources of input: first assessment of the energy spent by the user in executing the exercise or other data corresponding to the spent energy, e.g. the peak pulse or the number of performed repetitions, and second how well the exercise was performed according to the generally recommended way of using the fitness device and to the individual training plan of the user.
  • the feedback module uses biofeedback data from the user and data provided by the fitness device regarding the execution of the exercise as well as previously provided data regarding the fitness device and the execution of the exercise as well as the training plan of the specific user for generating the feedback message.
  • the feedback message may contain information about the calories spent by the user while executing the exercise and may translate this value into food equivalents using a database.
  • the feedback message may also contain other information corresponding to the purpose of the exercise, like heart rate or blood pressure.
  • the feedback module 40 may compare current data corresponding to the execution of the exercise, e.g. initial and final pulse rate, number of repetitions, sets, weights etc., with previous data stored for the same exercise and the same user.
  • the feedback message may then include a summary of the comparison, for instance “This week, you have been able to perform three repetitions more than two weeks ago, which is an increase of 4.5%. Compared to when you started 9 weeks ago, you can do now eleven repetitions more, an increase of 16%! massage!”.
  • the feedback module 40 may increase the motivation of the user to do further training.
  • the operation of the explanation module 20 , the correction module 30 and the feedback module 40 as well as of the I/O module 50 is controlled by the controller module 10 . If a user identifies himself to the fitness device or starts the workout schedule, the controller module 10 calls the explanation module 20 for providing an explanation message with respect to the specific exercise and fitness device, wherein the explanation module 20 uses data about the fitness device and the training plan of the user provided from the controller module 10 . The controller module 10 further monitors the biofeedback data from the user as well as the data from the fitness device describing the state and correctness of performing the exercise.
  • the controller module 10 If the controller module 10 identifies that at least one of the biofeedback data or the data from the fitness device are not in a predetermined range corresponding to the purpose of the exercise according to the training plan of the user, the controller module 10 calls the correction module 30 for generating a respective correction message. If a need for modifying the execution of the exercise, e.g. with respect to the speed of the exercise, the weight or the number of repetitions, is identified , the controller module 10 further adapts the selected music piece to the modified execution of the exercise or selects another piece of music which better suites to the modified execution of the exercise. That is, the selection of music pieces is adapted to a modified performance of the exercise such that the music is in sync to the exercise, thereby assisting the user in proper execution of the exercise. After completing the exercise indicated by data from the fitness device or by an input of the user, the controller module 10 calls the feedback module 40 for generating a feedback message.
  • the explanation module 20 , the correction module 30 and the feedback module 40 may interact with the controller 10 such that they may be controlled by the controller 10 and that they may provide data to the controller 10 .
  • the electronic Fitness Trainer 1 may be a portable device which a user can take with him during performing a workout schedule including exercises at different fitness devices, for instance a circle training.
  • the whole workout schedule for a specific user may be provided to the eFT, and the eFT may provide a feedback message summarizing a workout including exercises performed at different fitness devices.
  • the eFT may also provide a plurality of explanation messages, correction messages and/or feedback messages for different fitness devices or for different exercises performed at one or a plurality of fitness devices.
  • the eFT 1 may be assigned to only one fitness device to which it may be fixed detachable or undetachable.
  • the user has to identify himself to the eFT of the specific fitness device before starting the exercise such that the eFT may download a trainings plan for the specific user at this specific fitness device.
  • the eFT may then provide a feedback message only for the exercise performed at this specific fitness device.
  • the electronic Fitness Trainer comprises at least one internal memory for storing data referring to the training plan or the fitness device and for storing exercise logs.
  • This memory can be used by one or more or all of the internal modules of the eFT, i.e. the controller module 10 , the explanation module 20 , the correction module 30 and the feedback module 40 .
  • FIG. 1 shows an embodiment, wherein all internal modules may use one internal memory 60 .
  • each internal module or one or a plurality of the internal modules may include an individual internal memory.
  • the eFT By providing messages to the user, in particular by providing audible messages, and by adapting the music and/or the training plan to the biofeedback data and to other data describing whether the exercise is performed correctly, the eFT according to the invention assures the correctness of the execution of the exercise while at the same time keeping motivation level high by increasing exercise pleasure.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic flowchart of a method for operating an electronic Fitness Trainer according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • step S 101 a user identifies himself to the electronic Fitness Trainer using, for instance, RFID, a USB stick, his fingerprint or face detection. Subsequently, the controller module 10 downloads data corresponding to the training plan of the user provided from the outside of the eFT, for instance from an external memory 5 , and stores them in an internal memory 60 in step S 102 . Further, the controller module 10 may store data corresponding to the fitness device used for the current exercise in the memory 60 . If the eFT is assigned to only one specific fitness device, these data may be stored previously inside the memory 60 .
  • step S 104 the controller module selects one or more music pieces suited for proper execution of the exercise. Steps S 103 and S 104 may be performed also in the reverse sequence.
  • the controller module 10 When the user starts executing the exercise, the controller module 10 outputs the selected music pieces and receives and monitors biofeedback data obtained from the user and data from the fitness device (step S 105 ). The controller module 10 continuously compares the monitored data with predetermined value ranges corresponding to a proper execution of the exercise according to the training plan of the user (step 106 ).
  • the controller module calls the correction module 30 for generating and outputting a correction message in step S 107 . If a need for modifying the execution of the exercise is identified, the controller module 10 adapts the selected music piece to the modified execution of the exercise or selects another piece of music which better suites to the modified execution of the exercise and outputs it (step S 108 ).
  • step S 109 the controller module 10 continues to output music and to monitor biofeedback and device data, i.e. the method returns to step S 105 .
  • the controller module 10 calls the feedback module 40 for generating a feedback message and outputting it to the user in step S 110 independent of whether the correction module 30 was activated or not, i.e. independent of whether the step S 107 and optionally S 108 were performed or not. Further, data describing the execution of the exercise may be stored in the feedback module 30 . At the end of the method, the controller module 10 may output an exercise log including the feedback message and/or further data describing the execution of the exercise, like biofeedback data, as well as an identification of the user and time stamps to another device, for instance to a workout planning device or an analyzing device of an electronic Fitness System as described in the following.
  • the electronic Fitness Trainer described above may be part of a system for supervising a user during performing a fitness exercise and for providing data assigned to performing the fitness exercise and for analyzing exercise logs assigned to the performed fitness exercise.
  • This system may comprise at least one first device for controlling and supervising a user during performing the fitness exercise, i.e. at least one eFT, and a second device for providing data assigned to performing the fitness exercise and for analyzing exercise logs assigned to the performed fitness exercise.
  • the second device is called an electronic Fitness Studio (eFS) in the further description, whereas the whole system is called an electronic Fitness System in the further description.
  • FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of such an electronic Fitness System 100 comprising a plurality of electronic Fitness Trainers according to the invention.
  • the electronic Fitness Studio 300 may comprise an analyzing device 400 for analyzing exercise logs and other data provided by a plurality of electronic Fitness Trainers 101 to 10 n connected with the eFS 300 and other data describing the activity of one or more users provided from other devices, for instance activity recorders 151 to 15 n, and for providing a summarized activity report for each user. Furthermore, the electronic Fitness Studio 300 may comprise a music data base 500 for providing music pieces outputted during execution of the exercises and a memory 600 for storing workout schedules and training plans for fitness devices 201 to 20 n assigned to the electronic Fitness Trainers 101 to 10 n and all users using the fitness devices 201 to 20 n.
  • Each one of the electronic Fitness Trainers 101 to 10 n may be assigned to an individual one of the fitness devices 201 to 20 n, like a walking machine, a stationary bicycle or a strength training machine, as illustrated in FIG. 3 , or may be assigned to individual users. Each individual eFT 101 to 10 n sends its exercise logs corresponding to the users which use the assigned fitness device 201 to 20 n to the analyzing device 400 .
  • the electronic Fitness Studio 300 and the electronic Fitness System 100 may be implemented in a Fitness Studio or may be managed by a freelance fitness supervisor.
  • the electronic Fitness Trainers 101 to 10 n are configured to download a training plan corresponding to the identified user using the respective fitness device 201 to 20 n assigned to a specific eFT 101 to 10 n from the memory 600 and further to select and download suited music pieces from the music data base 500 .
  • the eFT monitors biofeedback data obtained from the user by sensors (not shown in FIG. 3 ) and device data obtained from the respective fitness device and outputs music as well as explanation and, if necessary, correction messages. If the exercise is terminated, the eFT outputs a feedback message to the user.
  • the eFT generates an exercise log corresponding to the individual user, wherein the exercise log includes feedback data which set the exercise results in correspondence to the intended results given by the training plan, and provides it to the analyzing device 400 .
  • the analyzing device 400 generates for each user a summary report in human readable form from the exercise log of one specific electronic Fitness Trainer 101 to 10 n or from the exercise logs of a plurality or all of the electronic Fitness Trainers 101 to 10 n.
  • the summary report sets the exercise results of a user in relation to the training plan and the exercise log thereby providing a comparison between the training plan and the actual results.
  • the summary reports can be augmented by information about the daily life of the user, for instance an activity level of the user in his daily life, provided by an activity log. This information can be obtained from activity recorders 151 to 15 n, wherein each activity recorder corresponds to a specific user.
  • the activity recorders 151 to 15 n may, for instance, include gyro sensors, which may be installed in the user's mobile phone, for example. Using the gyro signals and a special software, the movement pattern of the user can be extracted, like climbing steps, walking, sitting, lying etc. The movement pattern can be further processed to extract only information about the level of activity or physical exercise of the user, which he or she receives outside a fitness studio or outside the training plan including exercises performed at the fitness devices 201 to 20 n, without offending the privacy of the user.
  • the summary report generated by the analyzing device 400 may be stored inside a central, e.g. cloud-based, repository or database and may be provided to a fitness trainer, e.g. to a human qualified for planning workout schedules and training plans or a software program or a system of artificial intelligence for planning workout schedules and training plans.
  • the fitness trainer can create a new training plan or modify an existing training plan based on the summary report and store it in the memory 600 .
  • the user will execute the new or modified training plan, when he identifies himself to one of the electronic Fitness Trainers 101 to 10 n the next time.
  • the fitness trainer in particular a human fitness trainer, can utilize its time more efficiently as compared to the prior art, since he may focus on the definition and supervision of training plans instead of following the users when the user do their exercises. Furthermore, a current summary report may be compared to and analyzed on the basis of previously generated summary reports.
  • the electronic Fitness Trainer 101 to 10 n also downloads and selects music pieces suitable for properly executing a specific exercise.
  • each user has a specific music taste such that one music piece suitable for a specific exercise pleases one user but displeases another user.
  • This disadvantage may be avoided by providing a personal music data base.
  • this data base is limited such that repetitions of songs may occur when executing exercises frequently resulting in decreasing exercise pleasure and motivation of the user.
  • the electronic Fitness Studio 300 may comprise a music data base 500 including a plurality of music pieces of different music tastes wherein the music pieces are annotated with metadata describing the music as described above.
  • the electronic Fitness Trainers 101 to 10 n select music pieces suitable for executing the specific exercise from the music data base 500 . If the user does not like the selected music piece, he may input his dislike decision into the eFT, for instance by pressing a button “Skip to next song” attached to the currently active eFT 101 to 10 n, the currently used fitness device 201 to 20 n or to any other input device connected with the currently active eFT.
  • a user taste can be extracted by analyzing the dislike decisions and the decisions of the user not to input a dislike decision, i.e.
  • Such a user taste or user preference may, for example, contain “does not like classical music” and may be stored together with a user profile or the user training plan in the memory 600 .
  • the electronic Fitness Trainer currently used by the user may select music pieces which are not only suitable for executing the exercise, but also correspond to the taste of the user, thereby increasing the exercise pleasure of the user.
  • the music data base 500 is frequently renewed or updated, i.e. after a predetermined time interval is elapsed.
  • the music pieces stored in the music data base 500 may be swapped every night against new music pieces, which are received from a central music repository with the appropriate digital rights. This way, the diversity of the music is ensured, and the music pieces are not repeated between days.
  • a user does not hear only music pieces provided by a personal music base and well-known to him or her, but may hear also new music pieces and may experience a pleasant surprise.
  • the electronic Fitness Studio 300 may be connected to other devices, for instance, a music provider, the electronic Fitness Trainers 101 to 10 n, the activity recorders 151 to 15 n, an output device for outputting the summary report to a professional trainer or to memory devices or data bases outside the eFS, wirelessly or via a wired connection, for instance a data cable, for transferring data between the eFS and the other devices.
  • the eFS may comprise components for direct input or output of data by or to a user, a professional trainer or any other person using the eFS.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of a method for operating an electronic Fitness System according to the invention.
  • step S 201 a user identifies himself to the electronic Fitness System 100 , for instance by identifying himself to a specific electronic Fitness Trainer which then transfers this information to the eFS.
  • the user may identify himself using, for instance, RFID, a USB stick, his fingerprint or face detection.
  • memory 600 of the electronic Fitness Studio 300 provides a training plan and further user specific data, like music taste of the user, to the eFT (step S 202 ).
  • step S 203 the method for operating the eFT as described with respect to FIG. 2 is carried out.
  • the eFT selects music pieces suitable for executing the exercise and corresponding to the user taste and downloads them from the music data base 500 of the eFS.
  • the eFT After termination of the exercise, the eFT generates an exercise log as described above.
  • step S 204 the exercise log is provided to the analyzing device 400 of the eFS from the electronic Fitness Trainer.
  • a summary report corresponding to the user is generated by the analyzing device 400 (step S 205 ), wherein the analyzing device may use a plurality of exercise logs corresponding to the specific user and provided from different electronic Fitness Trainers 101 to 10 n to generate the summary report.
  • the analyzing device 400 may further incorporate data provided by an activity recorder 151 to 15 n corresponding to the specific user in generating the summary report.
  • step S 206 the summary report is outputted to a professional trainer, which then may modify an existing training plan or workout schedule or may create a new training plan or workout schedule for the corresponding user.
  • step S 207 the modified or created training plan or workout schedule is stored into the memory 600 of the electronic Fitness Studio 300 such that it can be downloaded and executed the next time the user identifies himself to an electronic Fitness Trainer or to the electronic Fitness System.
  • the electronic Fitness Studio 300 is illustrated and described in connection with the electronic Fitness Trainer 1 of the present invention, the electronic Fitness Studio 300 may be used also independently from the eFT or in connection with other devices.
  • the eFS may be connected directly to a fitness device and to sensors providing biofeedback data of the user such that device data from the fitness device and biometrical data from the sensors may be provided to and analyzed in the analyzing device 400 of the eFS.
  • the method for operating an electronic Fitness System may be performed without using the electronic Fitness Trainer of the present invention resulting in a method for operating an electronic Fitness Studio.
  • selecting and outputting music pieces, monitoring biofeedback and device data as well as generating an exercise log as described with respect to step S 203 do not have to be performed necessarily by an electronic Fitness Trainer of the present invention.
  • These features may be performed by any other device capable for doing so, or even may be performed by different device, wherein one device selects and outputs the music pieces and another device monitors biofeedback data, for instance. Again, one or more or all of the features of this step may also be executed by the electronic Fitness Studio itself. Further, even if an electronic Fitness Trainer is used for performing step S 203 , it does not necessarily have to execute steps S 106 to S 110 as described with respect to FIG. 2 .

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