Method and apparatus for creating a virtual workout community

Details Method and apparatus for creating a virtual workout community Method and apparatus for creating a virtual workout community

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Richman, Glenn (Department: 3764)

Exercise devices

Having specific electrical feature

Monitors exercise parameter

C482S001000, C482S901000, C434S247000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07972247

ABSTRACT:
A method for creating a virtual online gym for providing members with a shared workout experience and decreasing the feeling of isolation when members are not all working out at the same physical location. The method including the steps of receiving a request for access to the virtual online gym and receiving a selection for a first exercise program from a plurality of available exercise programs from the first member. The method also includes the steps of determining a program length based on the selection of the first exercise program; presenting updated status information during a length of the program length; and, providing a notification when the program length has been reached. An apparatus and system for implementing the method are also disclosed.

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