Online User Guide

Use the link below to access a web-based version of the Weightmania Pro user guide. This is also available under the Weightmania Pro Help menu (see "Contents...").

Weightmania Pro User Guide

Video Tutorials

The following section provides video tutorials for Weightmania Pro and Weightmania Mobile. These videos were created on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Palm. Since features are nearly identical on every platform, they can also be used by Mac users.

Weightmania Pro:

Recording a meal using the input wizard. Play 02:46 See how to record meals quickly using the meal table input wizard. Weightmania uses a live, interactive search so you only need to type the first 2-3 letters of each word. A faster way to record meals using the favorites list. Play 01:11 Use the meal table favorites list to enter meals faster. Weightmania is the only leading product on the market that lets you drag and drop multiple foods at the same time. The favorites list is created for you automatically. Since most people eat the same 20 to 30 foods year-round, you can soon enter all your meals in seconds. Recording a running workout Play 03:24 Weightmania lets you record multiple cardio workouts per day. Just insert a new cardio tab for workout. Weightmania's cardio workout form was designed by a long-distance runner with more than 20 years of experience. Entering a weight training workout Play 04:50 Learn how to record a weight training workout fast using the input wizard. You can also create predefined workouts or templates that let you record workouts in one click.

Weightmania Mobile:

Recording information and using major tools. Play 10:29 Learn how to record information and use the major tools in Weightmania Mobile. This video was created for the University of Connecticut Human Peformance Lab. Colors were altered to allow this to be used on LCD overhead projectors.

Main Tools Overview

The tables below describe the main tools in Weightmania Pro and Weightmania Mobile. In Weightmania Pro, this information is also available under the main help menu. See "Help | Contents".

Weightmania Main Tools:

Journal Records daily workouts, meals, measurements, photos, general and medical information.   Calendar Displays information and progress by month or for an entire year; squares are color-coded by workout/activity type. Charts Displays information and progress on up to four charts at the same time; provides five types of graphs, data smoothing and a powerful zoom feature. Statistics Displays detailed statistics (minimums, maximums, averages, totals and counts) for any date range; includes every field in the journal; provides an option to show statistics by week. Reports Creates detailed reports using information recorded in the journal; reports can be generated in text or HTML, then saved or printed. Nutrition Finds and displays up to 50 nutrients in any food; searches an 8,000-food USDA database or your own custom food database.  Find Powerful search finds information fast; searches every available field in any date range instantly.  For example, find every day in the journal where you ran more than 5 miles, entered specific notes or ate a particular food.

Weightmania Special Tools:

Recipe Manager Organize and store an unlimited number of recipes. Stores recipes, directions, preparation time, total time, number of servings, a one to five star rating, detailed nutrition information and digital photos.  Arrange, label, rotate, resize and print any image. Print details for one recipe or a complete list of all your recipes. Cut, copy and paste a single recipe or an entire collection. Easily share recipes with other people. Includes 30 predefined categories arranged in alphabetical order. Grocery List Manager Create and store a detailed grocery shopping list.  Stores the description, quantity and price for each item. Automatically calculates the total cost anytime you enter, delete or modify an item. Helps you eat better and saves time at the supermarket. Print details for one item or a complete shopping list that you can take to the store. Includes eight predefined categories, including a folder for coupons.   Web Link Manager Manage your favorite fitness and health related Web links. Stores the name of each link, a detailed description and its URL. Display any Web page or document in one mouse click. Keeps all your fitness links in one place and stores more detail than most Web browsers.  Print details for one link or a complete list of all your links. Easily share links with other people. Training Equipment Manager Track and organize your training equipment. Stores the name of each item, the date it was first used, a detailed description and an unlimited number of digital photos. This tool is linked to the Weightmania™ journal. By selecting equipment used after each workout, the statistics tool will count the number of times each item was used, calculate minimum, maximum, average and total use time, and calculate the total mileage. It works for any date range. Helps determine when its time to replace running shoes, bicycle tires and clothing. Print details for one item or a complete list of all your equipment. Course/Route Manager Organize your running, cycling, walking and inline skating routes. Stores the name of each course or route, the distance, a detailed description and an unlimited number of digital photos and maps. Arrange, label, rotate, resize and print any image. This tool is linked to the Weightmania™ journal. Anytime you record a cardiovascular workout, select the route name from a list to automatically fill in fields and save time (see Input Wizard). Print details for one route or a complete list of all your routes.

Weightmania Fitness Calculators:

Body fat calculator Calculates % body fat accurately and fast with no special tools; automatically interprets the result and tells how you rate. BMI calculator Calculates body mass index (a widely accepted measurement of weight status); automatically interprets result and tells how you rate. BMR calculator Calculates basal metabolic rate (the number of calories your body burns while at rest). Calories burned calculator Calculates calories burned for 240 different activities, for any amount of time and body weight. Required daily calories calculator Calculates the number of calories you need daily, based on your activity level. Target heart rate calculator Calculates the range your heart rate should be in during cardio. workouts for maximum safety and benefits. D.T.P.S. calculator Calculates distance, time, pace and speed after cardiovascular workouts; can also be used for planning and estimating workouts. Splits calculator Calculates splits for any distance or interval; ideal for race planning or anytime you want to maintain an even pace during training. Arithmetic/conversion calculator 42-key calculator for basic and advanced calculations; performs a wide range of conversions between metric and English.