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***NOTE***
The ActiTrainer can be worn for extended periods before uploading to the Virtual Trainer. However, it is recommended that data be
uploaded every 24-48 hours in order to maintain a steady charge on the device and minimize the upload time. Large data sets (1 week
or longer) can take quite a long time to upload depending on internet traffic. After data has been uploaded to the Virtual Trainer
server, the ActiTrainer software deletes the logged data from the device.
After uploading your data to the Virtual Trainer, the ActiTrainer can be removed from the USB port and put to use
again without initialization. Note, however, that if the user's weight has changed since the last upload, the "Weight"
parameter in the ActiTrainer client can be changed by typing in the new weight. Saving this change will update the
weight stored on the ActiTrainer and update the user's weight in the Virtual Trainer (see "Updating User Specific
Data" below).
Updating User Specific Data
User data can be updated through the ActiTrainer client application at anytime. The ActiTrainer information will
be synchronized with the application when the device is plugged in or immediately if the device is already connected
to the PC. It is especially important to use this feature to update changes in weight. Because the ActiTrainer
calculates caloric burn based on the user's weight, this parameter must be updated before or after each upload. This
ensures that the calculations seen on the ActiTrainer display are accurate. All weight changes are logged, thus
making it easier to keep track of weight gain or loss progress using the Progress Tracker (discussed later).
Logging In
Data uploaded to the Virtual Trainer is stored and can be viewed at anytime by logging into the web-based tool
using the same username and password that was created for the account initially. The Log In link can be found at
the top of the ActiTrainer homepage (http://www.actitrainer.com). If you have a valid subscription, you will
immediately be directed to the Virtual Trainer summary page (see "Virtual Trainer Summary Page" below).
Subscriptions
The Virtual Trainer is a subscription based service. All users are given a free trail beginning when the user first
initializes the ActiTrainer. After expiration of the free trial, data will be made available after successful subscription
activation. This can be done prior to the trial expiration by browsing to the "My Account" portion of the website
and chosing "get subscription".
Virtual Trainer Homepage
Virtual Trainer Week View
By default, the Week view is displayed when logging into the Virtual Trainer. This view contains a summary of all
data collected by the ActiTrainer for the past week. Red bars indicate that a workout was logged on that particular
day. Gold bars indicate normal lifestyle days with no workouts. Hovering the mouse over the bars gives details
about that particular day such as calories burned above BMR, total calories burned, total steps taken and total
distance traveled.
Note: The values shown above each bar are total calories burned above the BMR and give a good visual of how active or inactive the
user was for that particular day. As expected, days with workouts typically have a higher caloric burn value.
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