Automated processing of training data

Abstract

Embodiments of a method and system for developing a training program for a trainee are provided. In one embodiment, in a training system, the method may include profiling the trainee by processing at least one of physiological data, psychological data and training program data associated with the trainee; designing a training program for the trainee in accordance with the profile of the trainee; receiving training activity data communicated in association with the trainee performing at least one training activity; and, automatically modifying at least a portion of the training program in the training system in accordance with at least the communicated training activity data.

1 . In an electronic computer-based training system, a computer-assisted method for developing a training program for a trainee, the method comprising:
 profiling the trainee by processing at least one of physiological data, psychological data and training program data associated with the trainee;   designing a training program for the trainee and setting a maximum allowance variance of at least a portion of the training program in accordance with the profile of the trainee, the training program being stored on a computer-readable memory medium;   electronically receiving training activity data communicated by a monitoring device operatively associated with the trainee in an electronic computer system in the training system in association with the trainee performing at least one training activity, wherein the training activity includes a physical exercise activity and the training activity data include physiological data acquired during the trainee performing the training activity, wherein the electronic computer system includes a computer processor and at least one data storage medium;   automatically electronically modifying at least a portion of the training program in the training system with the computer system in accordance with at least the communicated training activity data, and   limiting the modification up to the set maximum allowable variance from initial said profiling of the trainee.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising receiving metabolic test data associated with the trainee from a metabolic test data provider. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising communicating the training activity data to the training system with an access device. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein profiling the trainee further includes calculating a plurality of heart rate training zones for the trainee. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , further comprising automatically adjusting at least one of the heart rate training zones based on the trainee's performance of the training activity relative to the training program. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5 , further comprising limiting the amount of the adjustment to the heart rate training zone. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising providing feedback to the trainee in accordance with the trainee performing the training activity, the feedback being generated based on the trainee's performance of the training activity relative to the training program. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising permitting a coach to access the training system for modifying the training program on behalf of the trainee. 
     
     
         9 . (canceled) 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising communicating at least a portion of the training program to a monitoring device. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising modifying the training program in accordance with a reactionary modification program. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising modifying the training program in accordance with a pro-active modification program. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising modifying the training program in accordance with an intervention modification program. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the profiling of the trainee further includes assessing contraindications associated with the trainee. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising calculating a rolling average of actual training activity time and automatically modifying an amount of training time available in the profile of the trainee. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising limiting the modification to the amount of training time available. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising developing an event training program in association with designing the training program. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the training activity data include strength training activity data. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising receiving nutrition information based on a food item purchase history of the trainee. 
     
     
         20 . An electronic computer-based training system configured to develop a training program for a trainee, the system comprising:
 a profiling module configured to profile the trainee by processing at least one of physiological data, psychological data and training program data associated with the trainee and to design a training program for the trainee and to set a maximum allowance variance of at least a portion of the training program in accordance with the profile of the trainee, the training program being stored on a computer-readable memory medium;   an electric computer system configured to electronically receive training activity data communicated by a monitoring device operatively associated with the trainee in association with the trainee performing at least one training activity, wherein the training activity includes a physical exercise activity and the training activity data include physiological data acquired during the trainee performing the activity, wherein the electronic computer system includes a computer processor and at least one data storage medium; and,   the profiling module being configured to automatically electronically modify at least a portion of the training program in the training system with the computer system in accordance with at least the communicated training activity data and limit the modification up to the set maximum allowable variance from initial said profiling of the trainee.   
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 20 , wherein the computer system includes a web server. 
     
     
         22 . The system of  claim 20 , further comprising a heart rate training zone module configured to calculate a plurality of heart rate training zones for the trainee. 
     
     
         23 . The system of  claim 22 , the heart rate training zone module further being configured to automatically adjust at least one of the heart rate training zones based on the trainee's performance of the training activity relative to the training program. 
     
     
         24 . The system of  claim 23 , further comprising the heart rate training zone module being configured to limit the amount of the adjustment to at least one of the heart rate training zones. 
     
     
         25 . The system of  claim 20 , further comprising a feedback module configured to generate feedback based on the trainee's performance of the training activity relative to the training program. 
     
     
         26 . The system of  claim 20 , further comprising a coach module configured to permit a coach to access the training system for modifying the training program on behalf of the trainee. 
     
     
         27 . The system of  claim 20 , further comprising the computer system being configured to communicate at least a portion of the training program to a monitoring device.