Golf assessment and improvement system

Abstract

A method and system for remotely assessing the physical fitness of a golfer is disclosed. Preferably, a golfer performs one or more fitness tests to determine his/her physical fitness level. Based on the golfer's performance of each of the one or more fitness tests, a workout regimen may be generated to assist the golfer in improving his/her performance of the one or more fitness tests, as well as his/her golfing performance. It is desirable for the method and system to be remotely accessible using a webpage accessible via a data network. In this manner, a plurality of golfers may have a customized workout regimen designed for them without the expense typically associated with such services.

1 . A golf assessment and improvement method, comprising: 
 providing a computing device accessible via a data network, wherein the computing device includes a processor and a memory;    providing a plurality of input information about a golfer to the computing device via the data network, wherein the input information includes at least one of a golfer's personal information and a golfer's physical fitness assessment; and    generating a workout regimen based on the input information, wherein the workout regimen includes at least one of cardiovascular exercises and muscle strengthening exercises.    
   
   
       2 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the providing the golfer's physical fitness assessment comprises: 
 directing a golfer to perform one or more fitness tests;    directing a golfer to assess their performance of the one or more fitness tests based on predetermined criteria; and    generating a first golf fitness handicap based on the golfer's assessment of their performance.    
   
   
       3 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the generating comprises: 
 generating a workout regimen for a predetermined evaluation period;    directing a golfer to perform one or more fitness tests after the evaluation period is over;    directing a golfer to assess their performance of the one or more fitness tests based on predetermined criteria;    generating a second golf fitness handicap based on the golfer's assessment of their performance; and    generating a second workout regimen based on the second golf fitness handicap, wherein the second workout regimen in generated for a predetermined period of time.    
   
   
       4 . The method according to  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 recording information about the workout regimen; and    storing the information in a database operatively connected to the computing device.    
   
   
       5 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the workout regimen includes at least one of cardiovascular exercises, weight-lifting exercises, stretching exercises, Pilates, meditation, and yoga.  
   
   
       6 . The method according to  claim 2 , wherein the workout regimen is based on the first golf fitness handicap.  
   
   
       7 . The method according to  claim 2 , wherein the fitness tests include at least one of a toe touch test, a deep squat test, a seated trunk rotation test, a hip rotation test, a single leg balance test, a pelvic tilt test, a single leg bridge test, a side bridge test, a supine latissimus dorsi test, a reach, roll, lift test, a open book test, and a shoulder rotation 90/90 test.  
   
   
       8 . The method according to  claim 2 , wherein the directing a golfer to perform one or more fitness tests includes providing at least one of a video demonstration, audio instructions, and written instructions describing how to perform each of the one or more fitness tests.  
   
   
       9 . A golf assessment and improvement system, comprising: 
 a server accessible via a data network;    a memory operatively connectable to the server and having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the memory is capable of storing a plurality of input information provided by a golfer, and wherein the plurality of input information is provided to the memory via the data network; and    a processor operatively connected to the server, wherein the processor executes computer program instructions included in the computer program, and wherein the computer program generates a workout regimen based on the plurality of input information.    
   
   
       10 . The golf assessment and improvement system according to  claim 9 , wherein the plurality of input information comprises at least one of a plurality of personal information and a physical fitness assessment.  
   
   
       11 . The golf assessment and improvement system according to  claim 9 , wherein the data network comprises at least one of a local area network, wide area network, a private local area network, and a private wide area network.  
   
   
       12 . The golf assessment and improvement system according to  claim 9 , wherein the processor comprises one of a microprocessor, minicomputer, and mainframe computer processor.  
   
   
       13 . The golf assessment and improvement system according to  claim 9 , wherein the golfer is located in a remote location from the server.  
   
   
       14 . The golf assessment and improvement system according to  claim 9 , wherein the plurality of input information is provided to the memory using a webpage accessible via the data network, and wherein the using the webpage includes authenticating the identity of the golfer.  
   
   
       15 . A sports assessment and improvement system, comprising: 
 a server including a processor and a memory, wherein: 
 the server is accessible via a data network; and  
 the memory includes a computer program comprising computer program instructions; and  
   a remotely located computing device capable of accessing the server via the data network, wherein an athlete provides a plurality of input information to the server using the remotely located computing device;    wherein the processor is operatively connected to the memory to execute the computer program instructions in order to generate a workout regimen based on the plurality of input information.    
   
   
       16 . The sports assessment and improvement system according to  claim 15 , wherein the workout regimen includes a plurality of exercises, and wherein the workout regimen is accessible by the remotely located computing device.  
   
   
       17 . The golf assessment and improvement system according to  claim 16 , wherein the athlete can store performance information regarding the plurality of exercises on the server.  
   
   
       18 . The golf assessment and improvement system according to  claim 16 , wherein the processor is capable of generating individual workout regimens for two or more athletes, and wherein performance information regarding the two or more athletes regarding the plurality of exercises may be analyzed individually to determine a more effective workout regimen for each of the athletes.  
   
   
       19 . The golf assessment and improvement system according to  claim 15 , wherein the remotely located computing device includes one or more video cameras.  
   
   
       20 . The golf assessment and improvement system according to  claim 15 , wherein the workout regimen includes at least one of a video demonstration, audio instructions, and written instructions of one or more exercises.  
   
   
       21 . The golf assessment and improvement system according to  claim 15 , wherein the remotely located computing device comprises a wireless computing device.  
   
   
       22 . An interactive method of performing a sports assessment and improvement plan, comprising: 
 using an interactive process to evaluate an athlete's physical attributes that are related to a particular sport, including acquiring a plurality of input information from fitness tests; and    generating a workout regimen based on the plurality of input information, wherein the workout regimen is directed to improving the athlete's physical attributes.    
   
   
       23 . The interactive method of performing a sports assessment and improvement plan according to  claim 22 , wherein the fitness tests include one or more of a toe touch test, a deep squat test, a seated trunk rotation test, a hip rotation test, a single leg balance test, a pelvic tilt test, a single leg bridge test, a side bridge test, a supine latissimus dorsi test, a reach, roll, lift test, a open book test, and a shoulder rotation 90/90 test.  
   
   
       24 . The interactive method of performing a sports assessment and improvement plan according to  claim 22 , wherein the workout regimen includes at least one of cardiovascular exercises, muscle strengthening exercises, yoga, Pilates, stretching, and meditation.  
   
   
       25 . The interactive method of performing a sports assessment and improvement plan according to  claim 22 , wherein the using comprises: 
 remotely accessing a server via a data network; and    providing the plurality of input information to the server.    
   
   
       26 . The interactive method of performing a sports assessment and improvement plan according to  claim 22 , wherein the sport comprises at least one of baseball, hockey, basketball, football, tennis, soccer, swimming, track and field, boxing, skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, and field hockey.  
   
   
       27 . The interactive method of performing a sports assessment and improvement plan according to  claim 25 , wherein the remotely accessing comprises accessing the data network using a wireless computing device.