Training program and music playlist generation for athletic training

Abstract

Systems and techniques for generating an athletic training program and selecting music for playing during the training program are described. Based on specified parameters, a training program module may generate a customized training program intended to help an athlete reach a goal. In conjunction therewith or independently thereof, a music selection module may generate a music playlist for playing during a training program. Music selection parameters may include training intensity, user speed, user location, user mood, a user's currently performance (e.g., as compared to an expected performance) and the like. The music selection module may select songs from a personal library or a public database of music. Music selection may be made to maximize user motivation / inspiration.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a non-provisional application of and claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 172,990, filed Apr. 27, 2009 and entitled “Training Program and Music Playlist Generation for Athletic Training,” and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 183,172, filed Jun. 2, 2009 and entitled “Training Program and Music Playlist Generation for Athletic Training” The content of the aforementioned applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF ART[0002]The present invention relates to generating a training schedule and the selection of music in association therewith.BACKGROUND[0003]While most people appreciate the importance of physical fitness, many have difficulty determining an appropriate exercise program for reaching their desired goal. Further, some people find it difficult to maintain an exercise regimen without some entertainment such as music to keep them moti...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0012]According to yet another aspect, a training schedule may be automatically generated based on a user's desired goal, desired length of run, preference between speed and endurance, amount of time, intensity level and / or calories to be burned. A training regimen such as a running schedule may be developed to achieve the specified parameters. The training regimen may be varied to reduce the tediousness or repetitiveness of exercising. For example, a running schedule may vary speed, heart rate and the like. Training programs may also be created to mimic those of popular or celebrity athletes such as Lance Armstrong.

Problems solved by technology

While most people appreciate the importance of physical fitness, many have difficulty determining an appropriate exercise program for reaching their desired goal.

Further, some people find it difficult to maintain an exercise regimen without some entertainment such as music to keep them motivated through the exercise program.

The use of music may help distract athletes from what might otherwise be viewed as tedious and repetitive physical activity.