NOVELTY - The exercise routine creation method involves providing the user with at least one user interface to define the personalized exercise routine, and forming machine-readable instructions to control the exercise machine to carry out the exercise routine, where the machine instructions are protected as private to the user. The step of forming the machine-readable instructions involves accessing, via a virtual private network, a web-accessible library of modifiable preprogrammed routines; and modifying one of the preprogrammed routines. The personalized exercise routine formed in the machine-readable instructions is stored in a memory device and user-triggered engaging of the machine-readable instructions controls the exercise machine in carrying out the personalized exercise routine.    USE - Method for creating a personalized cardio-vascular exercise routine with at least one user interface used in connection with forming machine-readable instructions protected as private to a user subsequently carrying out the exercise routine on an exercise machine, such as a treadmill, an elliptical trainer, a stationary bike, a stationary ski machine, a stationary rowing machine, and a resistance type machine.    ADVANTAGE - Method supplements activity pertaining to health improvement by making the time spent using physical fitness equipment more productive. Enables ancillary features, such as Internet-type services, to be provided to those exercising on cardiovascular fitness equipment, enabling checking of e-mail, stock prices, horoscopes and news reports while exercising.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method also involves forming a private profile of the user containing charge card and personal information. The method also enables accessing a virtual private network in scheduling an exercise session, through a web browser interface, the scheduling including selecting the location, date, and time the exercise routine to be accomplished. Web viewing may also be configured through a web browser interface, enabling selection of different types of content to be viewed while exercising.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings hows a computer network for the personalized exercise creation method.