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Set up the elliptical with at least 40 inches behind the machine to allow better clearance of the pedals. All exercise equipment is potentially hazardous. If attention is not paid to the conditions of equipment, death or serious injury could occur. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide...
View different display data by pressing the alternate between two different sets of data. Change workouts on-the-fly by pressing other program keys. Quick Start at any time. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Starting Up During keys or the Your...
Quick Start ...5 1. Basic Operation (except console)...6 2. The Display...18 Describes each key and data display feature 3. Working out on the ESX, TSX + TSXa...23 4. Pre-Set Workouts...27 Details on basic exercise modes 5. Heart Rate Control...31 Foolproof heart rate feedback workouts 6.
Contact Heart Rate Chapter 1: Basic Operation Breathing & CHR Chapter 2: The Display Accuracy Chapter 3: Working Out On The ESX, TSX + TSXa Chapter 4: Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 5: Heart Rate Control Chapter 6: Designing An Exercise Program...
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The display lights will go out, and the console will reset and return to Workout Setup (any workout data will be lost). It will remain like this indefinitely. To wake it up, press any key or start pedaling. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Workout Time Setting...
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When entering numeric data such as workout time or body weight, you can use either the key is a backspace key. Pressing Press and hold keys or numeric keys. The zeros out an entry. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide mix3 Demo Workout Save/Recall (ESX + TSXa) Data Entry...
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Center matrix display: Shows your progress and workload profile through your workout. The number of dots in each column correspond to your workout intensity. Change Display: Changes data readouts from one set of four to the other set. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Data Display...
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You can use the exercise arms for balance, or you can use them for significant upper-body exercise. Any power you apply to them will be accurately recorded by the elliptical console. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Using the Exercise...
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Use the balance bar Grasp the balance bar with a relaxed grip, for a lower body only workout. Keep your hands free Use caution with this method, as this requires good balance and exercise form. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide...
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Raise or lower handle to a comfortable height setting from 1 to 5. A position that places the user’s hand at or slightly below the shoulder is recommended. Make certain pin is fully engaged and tighten knob securely (clockwise). Repeat procedure on opposite side. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide...
Some moisture is necessary between the strap and your skin. Sweat from your exercise works best, but ordinary tap water may be used prior to your workout if desired. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Heart Rate Monitoring...
When using a HRC workout, it is best to use chest strap monitoring. These workouts work best with the extra accuracy gained from a chest-contact heart rate monitoring system. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Contact Heart Rate (Hand-...
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About 5% of the population cannot be picked up by any CHR system. This is because their heart is positioned in a more up-and-down manner in their chest, as opposed to leaning over to one side. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Breathing...
ESX + TSXa Lower Panel TSX Lower Panel Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Working Out On The ESX, TSX + TSXa Chapter 4: Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 5: Heart Rate Control Chapter 6: Designing An Exercise Program...
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The controls are simple and designed to be foolproof; it’s hard to press a “wrong” key. You can monitor several different kinds of physiological data, and your workout progress is tracked graphically with the center matrix display. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide...
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If you press this becomes elapsed time: how long you’ve been working out so far.* ESX, TSXa + TSX Upper Panel Chapter Two: The Display The Display Watts: The amount of mechanical power the elliptical is receiving from your exercise.
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Constant Heart Rate Control. If already in a workout, selects Cruise Control HRC. Workload: Adjusts workload up and down. Keys repeat if held down. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Pre-set Programs: Selects desired program profile. Enter: Accepts the current data entry.
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Constant Heart Rate Control. If already in a workout, selects Cruise Control HRC. Workload: Adjusts workload up and down. Keys repeat if held down. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Pre-set Programs: Selects desired program profile. Enter: Accepts the current data entry.
In This Chapter: mix3 Glute Buster Upper-Body Leg Shaper Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Working Out On The ESX, TSX + TSXa Chapter 4: Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 5: Heart Rate Control Chapter 6: Designing An Exercise Program...
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Push your arms on each forward stroke. 8. Reverse Stride and Lift Toes: Step back on the pedals and stride backwards. Lift your toes to increase quadricep muscle usage. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide...
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6. Forward Stride to Recover: Stride forward at a minimal workload. These six steps repeat until two minutes remain in your workout, then enters a cool down segment. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Glute Buster...
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You can adjust your workload over 16 different levels. 1. Pedal Forward and Lift Your Heels: Maximizes calf muscle usage. 2. Pedal Forward to Recover: Pedal forward at a minimal workload. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Upper- Body Shaper...
Workout Choices Hill Workout Profiles Interval Workout Profiles Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Working Out On The ESX, TSX + TSXa Chapter 4: Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 5: Heart Rate Control Chapter 6: Designing An Exercise Program...
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Sport intervals, with a large change between work and rest intervals. Each workout segment can have a value between 1 and 8. The overall workout can be adjusted to 16 possible levels. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Hill And Interval Workouts...
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Hill Workout Profiles Chapter Four: Pre-Set Workouts Rolling Hills One Big Hill ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Hill Workout Profiles...
Types of HRC Important Points About HRC Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Working Out On The ESX, TSX + TSXa Chapter 4: Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 5: Heart Rate Control Chapter 6: Designing An Exercise Program...
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Consult your physician before using HRC workouts for advice on selecting a target heart rate range. Also, it is important to use the ESX, TSXa + TSX for several workouts in the manual mode while monitoring your heart rate. Compare your heart rate with how you feel to ensure your safety and comfort.
The HRC workout will function as described in step #8 above. Types of HRC Chapter Five: Heart Rate Control ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Constant Heart Rate control . (Note: The...
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The transmitter strap sends a low-level radio signal to the ESX, TSXa + TSX so interference from other radio and sound waves (including everything from cordless telephones to loudspeakers) is possible. The good news is that interference is usually quite brief.
Establishing and Maintaining Fitness Managing Weight Sports Training Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Working Out On The ESX, TSX + TSXa Chapter 4: Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 5: Heart Rate Control Chapter 6: Designing An Exercise Program...
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The first increase may be necessary after two to four weeks of regular exercise. Never exceed your target heart rate zone. Increase the workload on the ESX, TSXa + TSX to raise your heart rate to the level recommended by your doctor.
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The initial goal for aerobic training is 12 continuous minutes. Increase your workout time approximately one or two minutes per week until you are able to maintain 20-30 continuous minutes at your training heart rate. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide...
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The ESX, TSXa + TSX will also help you develop added muscle endurance and balanced strength throughout your body.
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A good suggestion is a minimum of three minutes. Perspiration on your brow is a good indicator of a thorough warm-up. The older you are, the longer your warm-up period should be. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Beginning Your...
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Try to reach and maintain 60-65 percent of your maximum heart rate. Alternate exercise with periods of rest until you can sustain 12 continuous minutes of exercise at 60-65 percent of your maximum heart rate. Begin exercising in three to five minute sessions. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide...
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For weight control, how long and how often you exercise is more important than how hard you exercise. Exercise four to five times a week. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Maintaining Aerobic Fitness...
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Consult your physician before continuing. Remember, every workout should begin with a warm-up and finish with a cool-down. ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Sports Training...
Appendix A Target Heart Rate Chart A Guide to Help You Pick an Initial Target Heart Rate...
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Appendix A - Target Heart Rate Chart Remember to check with your physician before beginning any exercise program. They can help determine an appropriate target heart rate. Medications often affect heart rate. ES9.0 Bikes Owner’s Guide...
Appendix B Specifications The Size and Performance Attributes of Your ESX, TSXa + TSX...
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62.5"H x 31.5"W x 62"L (160 cm x 81 cm x 152 cm) 62.5"H x 31.5"W x 72"L (160 cm x 81 cm x 178 cm) 295 lbs (121 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) Frame (Lifetime), Parts (5), Labor (1) ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide...
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