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Term | Definition |
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Workout Definition (WD) | A static entity that is a template for a workout (e.g. a running, gym training, etc). |
Workout Activity (WA) | An entity representing a performed workout - an actual instance of a workout that the user performed on a specific date. |
Exercise Definition (ED) | A static entity that represents a single template exercise (e.g. push-ups). |
Exercise Activity (EA) | An entity representing an exercise that was performed as part of a workout activity. |
Workout Routine (WR) | A static entity that groups Workout Activities into a package. The system can recommend the best workout within a routine for the user to complete, based on their current afterburn state. |
Other Terms:
Term | Definition |
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Max Workout Impact (MWI) | A figure between 0 - 100 representing the maximum ability of a specific workout definition to cause an adaptive response for the user, given contents of the workout and the user's fitness level. |
Actual Workout Impact (AWI) | A figure between 0 - 100 representing the aggregate adaptive response the user gained from completing a workout activity. |
Impact Credit (IC) | The total of the user's actual workout impact gained from workout activities since their last fitness test. Shown on the big bar on the main screen. |
Adaptive Response (AR) | A modelling of the way the user's body adapts after exercise to become stronger and fitter. We model four separate response types. |
Response Stress (RS) | The amount of 'work done' during a workout activity that will stress the users adaptive responses. |
Fitness Level (FL) | A figure from 0 - 50 representing the fitness of the user, as determined by their most recent fitness test. Level 0 is morbidly obese and 50 is elite athlete. |
Cardio Fitness Bias (CFB) | A multiplier that shows how much the user's fitness level leans towards cardiovascular fitness (away from muscular strength). A value < 1.0 shows a bias towards muscular strength (away from cardiovascular fitness). |
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