Methods, media, and apparatus for optimizing physical training based on lactate concentrations
AssigneePotomac Health Solutions, Inc.
InventorsPaul Joseph GUTHRIE, Kenneth Jay GORDON
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Abstract
Some embodiments described herein relate to receiving lactate concentration data from a non-invasive sensor. A ratio of aerobic to anaerobic exertion can be determined based on the concentration of lactate, and real-time feedback can be provided based on the ratio of aerobic to anaerobic exertion. For example, the user can be encouraged to maintain a level of intensity in which he or she approaches (but does not exceed) maximal oxygen consumption.
Claims22
A non-transitory processor readable medium storing code representing instructions to be executed by a processor, the code comprising code to cause the processor to:
- determine an aerobic threshold of a mammalian body;
- receive a signal associated with a concentration of lactate in a blood stream of the mammalian body;
- compare the concentration of lactate to the aerobic threshold;
- and
- send a signal to an output device to cause the output device to provide training feedback based on the comparison of the concentration of lactate to the aerobic threshold.
A method, comprising:
- defining, with a training aid, a training regimen that prescribes performing a physical activity at an intensity level associated with a lactate concentration that is below an aerobic threshold;
- receiving, from a sensor, a signal that can be associated with a concentration of lactate;
- determining the concentration of lactate;
- comparing the lactate concentration to the training regimen;
- and
- sending a signal to alert the user to alter the performance of the physical activity based on the blood lactate concentration deviating from the training regimen when the lactate concentration exceeds the lactate concentration.
A non-transitory processor readable medium storing code representing instructions to be executed by a processor, the code comprising code to cause the processor to:
- receive data associated with a concentration of lactate;
- compare the concentration of lactate to an aerobic threshold;
- compare the concentration of lactate to an anaerobic threshold;
- classify a level of physical exertion as being within a training zone from a plurality of training zones based on the comparison of the concentration of lactate to the aerobic threshold and based on the comparison of the concentration of lactate to the anaerobic threshold;
- and
- send a signal to an output device to cause the output device to provide training feedback based on the training zone.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.