Digital fitness trainer

Abstract

A system for and method of weight training performance recordation and analysis are provided. In accordance with the present invention, a user records workout data such as but not limited to type of workout, muscle group, wait time between sets, amount of weight and number of sets in an acquisition component and records the performance data to a database. The stored information can later be retrieved from the database by the user for visualization and analysis. This invention is a portable electronic device that helps gym goers track and organize their exercise progress, offers easy viewing on a computer, and give advice.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to the sport of weight training. More particularly, the present invention relates to a computer-implemented system for and method of recording and analyzing weight training performance.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]Weight training is one of the most popular fitness activities in the United States. With the recent entrance of Arnold Schwarzenegger into the weight training spotlight in the 1970's, the popularity of weight training continues to increase at a rapid rate.[0005]Because of the risks of injury and plateau associated with weight training, people are constantly searching for ways to improve their weight training skills. Aside from instructional books and equipment, one improvement tool which is gained popularity is the use of notebooks to record and analyze weight training performance.[0006]Beginner and intermediate level gym goers often track their progress on a noteboo...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]The principle behind the current invention is to provide a system in which a person's entire workout is recorded and automatically analyzed to produce the next most effective workout based upon the information entered for the prior workout. The preferred embodiment allows for the device to aid the person in weight training effectively and safely. The current invention will monitor and suggest weight increases during the entire span of the person's weight training regimen. Another purpose of the current invention is to input variables into the person's workout such that each muscle group will be sufficiently confused such to avoid any type of plateau where no gains or little gains will be had in the person's workout.

Problems solved by technology

Beginners also have little knowledge on proper work outs.

These prior art products, however, have largely proven unsatisfactory to many consumers for a number of reasons.

First, many of largely proven unsatisfactory to many consumers for a number of reasons.

First, many of these prior art products have limited utility and versatility, often making them undesirable to the average consumer.

Second, many of these prior art products are functionally complicated and difficult to use, further rendering them undesirable to consumers.

Third, many of these prior art products do not provide a simple and user-friendly user interface, further making them difficult to use.

Fourth, many of these prior art products only record data in a limited fashion and does not recommend entirely new workout sessions to aid the person from hitting a plateau.

Fifth, many other prior art does not allow for immediate input of workout data or provide new logic driven training schedules.

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