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- Page 1 ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner's Guide truefitness.com / 800.426.6570 / 1.636.272.7100...
- Page 2 Thank You For Selecting True In 1981, Frank Trulaske launched TRUE Fitness®, and began manufacturing hand- crafted treadmills. His team’s obsession with quality has propelled TRUE to the top of the fitness industry and has created one of America’s oldest, largest...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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... -
Page 4: Quick Start
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... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 6: Basic Operation
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... - Page 7 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...
- Page 8 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...
- Page 9 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...
- Page 10 The ESX +TSXa Console Chapter One: Basic Operation ESX + TSXa Console ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide...
- Page 11 The TSX Console Chapter One: Basic Operation TSX Console ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide...
- Page 12 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...
- Page 13 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...
- Page 14 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...
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Page 15: Heart Rate Monitoring
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... -
Page 16: Contact Heart Rate
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-... - Page 17 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...
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Page 18: The Display
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... - Page 19 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...
- Page 20 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.
- Page 21 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.
- Page 22 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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Page 23: Working Out On The Esx, Tsx + Tsxa
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... - Page 24 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...
- Page 25 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...
- Page 26 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...
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Page 27: Pre-Set Workouts
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... - Page 28 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...
- Page 29 Hill Workout Profiles Chapter Four: Pre-Set Workouts Rolling Hills One Big Hill ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Hill Workout Profiles...
- Page 30 Interval Workout profiles Chapter Four: Pre-Set Workouts Easy Intervals Sport Intervals ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide Interval Workout Profiles...
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Page 31: Heart Rate Control
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... - Page 32 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.
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Page 33: Heart Rate
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... - Page 34 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.
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Page 35: Designing An Exercise Program
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... - Page 36 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.
- Page 37 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...
- Page 38 The ESX, TSXa + TSX will also help you develop added muscle endurance and balanced strength throughout your body.
- Page 39 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...
- Page 40 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...
- Page 41 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...
- Page 42 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...
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Page 43: Appendix A
Appendix A Target Heart Rate Chart A Guide to Help You Pick an Initial Target Heart Rate... - Page 44 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...
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Page 45: Appendix B
Appendix B Specifications The Size and Performance Attributes of Your ESX, TSXa + TSX... - Page 46 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...
- Page 47 F o u n d e d 1 9 8 1 865 Hoff Road St. Louis, MO 63366 800.426.6570 truefitness.com ©2008 TRUE FITNESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. TRUE is a registered trademark of TRUE FITNESS. 110308 Specifications subject to change.
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