PERFORMANCE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Systems and methods for providing a coaching message to a user are disclosed. The method may include receiving electronic coaching data, collecting electronic user data, and providing the coaching data to the user during a fitness activity based on the electronic user data.
1 . A method of providing a coaching message to a user, the method comprising:
storing electronic coaching data related to a fitness activity, the electronic coaching data being stored in a memory and including electronic audio data;
receiving the electronic coaching data on a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device including a microprocessor, a display screen, a user input, a satellite positioning system receiver, and a wireless communication transceiver;
collecting electronic user data on the portable electronic device during a second fitness activity; and
providing the electronic coaching data to the user during the second fitness activity based on the electronic user data.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic audio data includes a prompt to encourage the user to workout harder.
3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic audio data includes a prompt to provide performance information to the user.
4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic audio data includes a prompt to inform the user of a workout zone of the second fitness activity.
5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic audio data includes a prompt to provide route information to the user.
6 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
playing an electric music file on the portable electronic device; and
pausing the electronic music file during the providing the electronic coaching data.
7 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
playing an electric music file on the portable electronic device;
lowering a volume of the electronic music file during the providing the electronic coaching data; and
raising the volume after the providing the electronic coaching data.
8 . A portable health coaching system, comprising:
a portable electronic device comprising:
a satellite positioning system receiver,
a wireless communication transceiver,
a display, and
a processor configured to:
receive electronic audio data;
collect electronic fitness data on the portable electronic device during a fitness activity; and
provide the electronic audio data during the fitness activity based on the electronic fitness data.
9 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the electronic audio data includes route information for traversal during the fitness activity.
10 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the electronic audio data includes a prompt to increase the intensity of the fitness activity.
11 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the electronic audio data includes performance information related to the electronic fitness data.
12 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the processor is configured to play an electronic music file during the fitness activity.
13 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the processor is configured to change a volume of the electronic music file when the electronic audio data is provided.
14 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the processor is configured to mute the volume of the electronic music file when the electronic audio data is provided.
15 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the processor is configured to pause the electronic music file when the electronic audio data is provided.
16 . A method of providing a health coaching message to a user, the method comprising:
collecting electronic user data on a portable electronic device during a fitness activity, the portable electronic device including a microprocessor, a display screen, a satellite positioning system receiver, and a wireless communication transceiver;
playing an electric music file on the portable electronic device during the fitness activity; and
audibly providing electronic coaching data on the portable electronic device during the fitness activity.
17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein the electronic coaching data prompts a change of intensity of the fitness activity.
18 . The method of claim 16 , wherein the electronic coaching data provides performance information to the user.
19 . The method of claim 16 , wherein the electronic coaching data includes route information related to the fitness activity.
20 . The method of claim 16 , further comprising:
altering the playing of the electric music file during the audibly providing the electronic coaching data.