Patent ID: 8894547

Claim:
A computer implemented method for measuring the work performed associated with a workout and allocating value to a reward in the form of a unit of virtual currency based upon the measurement of power generated during said workout, comprising the steps of: identifying, with a computing device, one or more characteristics associated with a user; identifying, with a computing device, one or more parameters associated with said workout; generating, with said computing device, said reward in the form of a unit of virtual currency based on said one or more characteristics and one or more parameters; utilizing an exercise machine to achieve said workout, wherein said exercise machine is configured to generate electrical power during said workout; analyzing said workout; analyzing the measurement of said electrical power generated during said workout; verifying said workout meets said one or more parameters associated with said workout; allocating value to a said reward in the form of a unit of virtual currency based upon analysis of electrical power generated during said workout, and; issuing one or more rewards in the form of units of virtual currency valued based upon analysis of electrical power generated during said workout.