SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING FITNESS EQUIPMENT AND EXERCISE

摘要

In a first aspect, a method is provided that includes the steps of (1) providing a monitor for determining a level of exercise performance performed by an exerciser and for outputting a signal representative of the performance level; (2) using the monitor to measure a level of exercise performance performed by an exerciser; (3) outputting from the monitor a signal representative of the performance level; (4) providing a video game having a character, the video game inputting and being responsive to the performance level signal output by the monitor, the video game using the performance level signal to control a performance level of the video game character; and (5) while the exerciser is not exercising, controlling a performance level of the video game character based on a performance level signal output by the monitor.

主权项

1. A method of exercise comprising:
providing a monitor to determine a level of exercise performance performed by an exerciser and to provide performance level information to a mobile device; receiving performance level requirements for the exerciser set by a third party; providing a video game on the mobile device having a character controlled by the exerciser, the video game inputting and being responsive to the performance level determined by the monitor, the video game using the monitored performance level and the performance level requirements set by the third party to control a performance level of the exerciser controlled video game character; and communicating information regarding the monitored performance level of exercise to the third party; wherein communications with the third party occur via the Internet; and wherein the mobile device suspends video game play if the monitored performance level indicates that the exerciser is overexercising.