1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. PSX Manuals
  4. Elliptical Trainer
  5. Elliptical
  6. Owner's manual

PSX Elliptical Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Elliptical
Owner's
Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Elliptical and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for PSX Elliptical

  • Page 1 Elliptical Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 Today True offers a full line -Frank Trulaske patented and fabricated of treadmills, upright and many new and cutting- recumbent bikes, elliptical edge innovations for trainers, and flexibilty their products: including advanced equipment. True is proud to features, manufacturing components “Deliver The Best!”...
  • Page 3 Inspect the PSX Elliptical for incorrect, worn, or loose components and do not use until corrected, replaced, or tightened prior to use. Do not wear loose or dangling clothing while using the elliptical. Care should be used when mounting or dismounting the elliptical. PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Do not exceed maximum user weight of 300 lbs. Keep all surfaces clean and dry. Keep children and animals away. All exercise equipment is potentially hazardous. If attention is not paid to the conditions of equipment usage, death or serious injury could occur. PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3 - Manual and Control Exercise Program Pre-Set Programs Foolproof heart rate Advice on using Details on basic feedback workouts. your elliptical in a exercise modes. rewarding exercise program. page 17 page 21 page 27 7 - Elliptical 6 - Care and...

  • Page 6: The Display

    Quick Start Guide The best way to learn to use the PSX Elliptical is to keep Just Get On pressing keys to see what happens — explore it at your own And Ride! pace. • Begin pedaling. Starting Up • The display will wake up and prompt for your weight, workout selection, and workout time.

  • Page 7: Manual And

    Using Your Heart Rate to Exercise Using the Chest Strap Using Contact Heart Rate Getting the Best Results Possible Chapter 1: Riding Your Elliptical Chapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Manual and Pre-Set Programs Chapter 4: Heart Rate Control Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program...
  • Page 8 You can use the exercise arms for mainly 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. PS 75 Treadmill Owner’s Guide PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Manual Operation

    You might want to try breathing deeper and more frequently to see if it helps your exercise regimen. The PSX Elliptical has two ways of monitoring your heart rate: Monitoring Your Heart ...By using a chest strap that transmits your heart rate to the bike...
  • Page 10 Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitoring CHAPTER ONE: RIDING YOUR ELLIPTICAL When you wear a Polar® or compatible transmitter strap, the Chest Strap elliptical will display your heart rate as a digital beats-per-minute Heart Rate (bpm) readout. Monitoring The transmitter strap should be worn directly against your skin, about one inch below the pectoral muscles/breast line (see picture below).

  • Page 11: Elliptical

    Using CHR CHAPTER ONE: RIDING YOUR ELLIPTICAL The contact heart rate system lets you monitor your heart rate Contact without wearing a strap. Heart Rate (CHR) Gently grasp the contact heart rate pads. When the system detects your hands, a red heart will appear in the Heart Rate field of the data display and will flash in time with your heart beat.

  • Page 12: Contact Heart Rate

    Contact Heart Rate CHAPTER ONE: RIDING YOUR ELLIPTICAL 1. Exercise with smooth body motions. For Best Results 2. Breathe smoothly and regularly, and avoid talking. (Talking will cause unrepresentative heart rate spikes of 5 to 10 bpm.) 3. Grip the pads lightly, not tightly.

  • Page 13: Care And

    The Display In This Chapter: Your Display The Upper Panel The Lower Panel Chapter 1: Riding Your Elliptical Chapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Manual and Pre-Set Programs Chapter 4: Heart Rate Control Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 14 Your Display CHAPTER ONE: BASIC OPERATIONS CHAPTER TWO: THE DISPLAY The elliptical display has two jobs: to let you control the elliptical Your Display operation, and to give you feedback about your workout. The controls are simple and designed to be foolproof; it’s hard to press a “wrong”...
  • Page 15 The Upper Panel CHAPTER TWO: THE DISPLAY PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 16 The Lower Panel CHAPTER TWO: THE DISPLAY PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Program Profiles

    Manual and Pre-Set Programs In This Chapter: Manual Program Profiles Chapter 1: Riding Your Elliptical Chapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Manual and Pre-Set Programs Chapter 4: Heart Rate Control Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 18 The Random program creates a different program profile each time you press the key. Sixteen different levels are available to change the difficulty of a program. The workload intensities expand and contract depending on the level. PS 75 Treadmill Owner’s Guide PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 19 Program Profiles CHAPTER THREE: MANUAL AND PRE-SET PROGRAMS Program Profiles C-V Workout Weight Loss Hill Interval PS 75 Treadmill Owner’s Guide PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Heart Rate Control

    HRC Options and Information Target Heart Rate Chart Heart Rate Control Programs Important Points About HRC Chapter 1: Riding Your Elliptical Chapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Manual and Pre-Set Programs Chapter 4: Heart Rate Control Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program...
  • Page 21 Consult your physician before using heart rate controlled workouts for advice on selecting a target heart rate range. Also, it is important to use the elliptical 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.
  • Page 22 HRC Options and Information CHAPTER FOUR: HEART RATE CONTROL Types of The PSX Elliptical has two types of heart rate control: Constant: pick a target heart rate, and the elliptical • will control your workout from the very beginning so that you reach your target within five to seven minutes.
  • Page 23 Target Heart Rate Chart CHAPTER FOUR: HEART RATE CONTROL Target Heart Rate Chart PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 24 Constant HRC is the best-known type of HRC, and is the easiest Constant to use. The elliptical will gradually raise your heart rate so that you reach your target within five to seven minutes. Note that as you tire during your workout, especially in the last third, workload will usually have to be reduced to keep you at a steady target heart rate.
  • Page 25 Heart Rate heart rate monitoring may be temporarily affected. Control If communication is lost for 30 seconds, the elliptical will exit the HRC workout into a manual workout. The transmitter strap sends a low-level radio signal to the elliptical, so interference from other radio and sound waves (including everything from cordless telephones to loudspeakers) is possible.

  • Page 26: Exercise Program

    Determining Your Needs Beginning Your Exercise Program Establishing and Maintaining Aerobic Fitness Managing Weight Sports Training Chapter 1: Riding Your Elliptical Chapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Manual and Pre-Set Programs Chapter 4: Heart Rate Control Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program...
  • Page 27 Inability to maintain a smooth, rhythmic motion suggests that your speed and/or elevation may be too great. If you feel out of breath before you have exercised 12 minutes, you are probably exercising too hard. PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 28 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. PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 29 Using the elliptical regularly may increase the ability of your Program heart and lungs to supply oxygen and nutrients to exercising muscles over an extended period of time. The elliptical will also help you develop added muscle endurance and balanced strength throughout your body.
  • Page 30 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. PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 31 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. PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 32 For weight control, how long and how often you exercise is more important than how hard you exercise. PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 33 If you have pain or tightness in your chest, an irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath or if you feel faint or have any discomfort when you exercise, stop! Consult your physician before continuing. Remember, every workout should begin with a warm-up and finish with a cool-down. PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance In This Chapter: How to Care for Your Elliptical Chapter 1: Riding Your Elliptical Chapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Manual and Pre-Set Programs Chapter 4: Heart Rate Control Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program...
  • Page 35 Elliptical control console, contact heart rate pads, and shrouds. Weekly: Wipe down your PSX Elliptical once a week with a water-dampened soft cloth. On the contact heart rate pads, use a glass cleaning solution. Be careful not to get excessive moisture between the edge of the overlay panel and the console, as this might create an electrical hazard or cause the electronics to fail.
  • Page 36 Elliptical Specifications In This Chapter: Physical Specifications Chapter 1: Riding Your Elliptical Chapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Manual and Pre-Set Programs Chapter 4: Heart Rate Control Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Keeping Your Elliptical Clean CHAPTER SEVEN: ELLIPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS Workload Range: 30 - 450 watts. Specifications Weight: 353 pounds Maximum User Weight: 300 pounds. Workload Control System: PSX: self-generating electromagnetic braking. PSX Elliptical Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 38 F o u n d e d 1 9 8 1 865 Hoff Road O’Fallon, MO 63366 800.426.6570 www.truefitness.com ©2007 TRUE FITNESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 00549100 TRUE is a registered trademark of TRUE FITNESS. Specifications subject to change.

Table of Contents