Patent ID: 6176241
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A method for assessing the cardiorespiratory fitness of an individual and developing a cardiorespiratory conditioning exercise regimen based upon said assessment comprising the steps:a) determining said individual's Anaerobic Threshold and corresponding heart rate thereat;b) determining said individual's Respiratory Compensation Point and corresponding heart rate thereat; andc) scheduling a multiplicity of exercise activities wherein each one of said multiplicity of exercise activities includes a first training intensity which elicits from said individual a heart rate ranging from 70% of said individual's Anaerobic Threshold heart rate to 120% of said individual's Anaerobic Threshold heart rate and a second training intensity which elicits from said individual a heart rate ranging from 85% of said individual's Anaerobic Threshold heart rate to said individual's Respiratory Compensation Point heart rate.