ExerTrek: A portable handheld exercise monitoring, tracking and recommendation system

In this paper, we propose to provide a better way to monitor one's cardiac health status given today's array of exercise monitors. Built on top of our existing MobiCare technology and using an adaptation of the Fox and Haskell formula for exercise, we have set up an exercise monitor on the mobile phone that will help an individual achieve a certain goal that he or she wants from doing exercise. It could be something simple like better overall cardio fitness or something much more like losing weight. Once the goals and personal information are set for the individual, our exercise monitor program will advise users to achieve the maximal benefits of their exercise without going beyond their own limits. This will be beneficial to people who already have some difficulties to begin their exercise regime. This sports exercise monitor program will help them to gradually increase their duration and adaptation on physical activities and ultimately their general overall fitness.