ESX, TSXa + TSX
Owner's Guide
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In 1981, Frank Trulaske launched |
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REVIEW FOR YOUR SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this exercise machine, basic precautions should always be followed, which includes the following:
Read and understand all instructions and warnings prior to use.
Obtain a medical exam before beginning any exercise program. If at any time during exercise you feel faint, dizzy, or experience pain, stop and consult your physician.
Obtain proper instruction prior to use.
Inspect the 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 stepping on or stepping off the elliptical.
Disconnect all power before servicing the elliptical.
Do not operate the elliptical in damp or wet locations.
Do not exceed maximum user weight of 350 lbs.
Keep children and animals away.
These machines are intended for residential use only.
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.
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QUICK START
Quick Start into a manual workout by pressing
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Select a different workout by pressing the workout keys. Press workout keys more than once for more programs.
Press 
to do a manually-controlled workout.
Accept each setting and move to the next one by pressing
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Begin your workout by pressing
at any time.
Adjust your exercise workload by using the 
keys or the numeric keys.
View different display data by pressing the 
key to alternate between two different sets of data.
Change workouts on-the-fly by pressing other program keys.
STARTING UP
DURING YOUR WORKOUT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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Quick Start ...................................................................................... |
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Basic Operation (except console)............................................ |
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The Display.................................................................................. |
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3. Working out on the ESX, TSX + TSXa.................................. |
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4. Pre-Set Workouts....................................................................... |
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Details on basic exercise modes |
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Heart Rate Control..................................................................... |
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Foolproof heart rate feedback workouts |
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Designing an Exercise Program............................................... |
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Appendix A...................................................................................... |
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Target Heart Rate Chart |
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Appendix B....................................................................................... |
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Elliptical Specifications |
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Specifications/Features/Software are subject to change
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CHAPTER ONE
BASIC OPERATION
IN THIS CHAPTER:
STRIDE ADJUSTMENT
WORKOUT TIME
WORKOUT SAVE/RECALL (ESX + TSXA)
DATA ENTRY
DATA DISPLAY
ESX + TSXA CONSOLE, TSX CONSOLE
USING THE EXERCISE ARMS
ESX UPPER EXERCISE ARMS
HEART RATE MONITORING
CONTACT HEART RATE
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Chapter 3: Working Out On The ESX, TSX + TSXa |
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Chapter 4: Pre-Set Workouts |
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Chapter 5: Heart Rate Control |
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Chapter 6: Designing An Exercise Program |
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STRIDE ADJUSTMENT
CHAPTER ONE: BASIC OPERATION
All workouts have a default time of 30 minutes (except the upper body workout). You may choose a different workout time using the 
or numeric keys.
Set your weight before every workout. This allows the elliptical to calculate METs and to estimate your calorie consumption more accurately.
Press the Stride Length keys at any time to adjust from 17 to 26 inches. The default stride length at startup is 21 inches.
Auto Stride
Auto Stride automatically changes stride length as your pedaling speed changes, similar to what naturally occurs while running. Auto Stride works in all workout programs.
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again to turn it off.
If you stop pedaling in the middle of your workout, the elliptical console will pause, stopping the workout timer. Simply begin pedaling again to resume your workout.
If the elliptical is paused or not used for 30 minutes, the console will go to sleep. 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.
WORKOUT TIME
SETTING
YOUR
WEIGHT
STRIDE ADJUSTMENT (ESX +TSXA)
WORKOUT PAUSE
SLEEP MODE
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WORKOUT SAVE/RECALL
CHAPTER ONE: BASIC OPERATION
Try out mix3TM with this two-minute, twenty-second demo program. Press and hold the mix3 key. The elliptical will guide you through six different mix3 exercises, each lasting between 20 and 25 seconds.
Save the workout setup of favorite workouts by pressing and holding the 
key at any time. Settings saved are workout selection, workout time, Auto Stride setting, and target heart rate.
Press and hold for two seconds to save. During workout setup, press 
briefly to recall.
When entering numeric data such as workout time or body weight, you can use either the 
keys or numeric keys. The 
key is a backspace key. Pressing 
zeros out an entry.
Press and hold 
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MIX3 DEMO
WORKOUT SAVE/RECALL (ESX + TSXA)
DATA ENTRY
RESET
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DATA DISPLAY |
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Center matrix display: Shows your progress and workload |
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DISPLAY |
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THE ESX +TSXA CONSOLE
CHAPTER ONE: BASIC OPERATION
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THE TSX CONSOLE
CHAPTER ONE: BASIC OPERATION
TSX CONSOLE |
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USING THE EXERCISE ARMS
CHAPTER ONE: BASIC OPERATION
You have four hand and arm options when exercising. Many exercisers use all four options during their workout:
Use the upper-body exercise arms with pedaling
The exercise arm’s motion complements your body’s natural rhythm, encouraging extra exercise from your upper body and making for natural and well-balanced motion.
Grasp the exercise arms in a position so that you are wellbalanced and your arm motion is comfortable. Grip the handles with a relaxed, not tight, grip.
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.
USING THE
EXERCISE ARMS
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USING THE EXERCISE ARMS
CHAPTER ONE: BASIC OPERATION
Use the exercise arms alone
Stand on the side steps, off the pedals, and use the exercise arms for a pure upper body workout.
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.
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ESX UPPER EXERCISE ARMS
CHAPTER ONE: BASIC OPERATION
While standing beside the machine, loosen the knob approximately one turn (counterclockwise) and pull knob to disengage pin.
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.
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HEART RATE MONITORING
CHAPTER ONE: BASIC OPERATION
The elliptical can monitor your heart rate using either a chest strap or the metal grips on the balance bar (called contact heart rate, or CHR pads). A chest strap transmits your heart rate to the elliptical via a radio signal, and the CHR pads connect to a special computer circuit to obtain your heart rate.
Although the elliptical functions fine without using the heart rate monitoring feature, this type of monitoring provides you with valuable feedback on your effort level. Chest strap monitoring also allows you to use TRUE’s HRC (Heart
Rate Control)®, the most advanced exercise control system available.
When you wear a Polar® or compatible transmitter strap (provided), the elliptical will display your heart rate as
a digital beats-per-minute (bpm) readout.
The transmitter strap should be worn directly against your skin, about one inch below
the pectoral muscles/breast line (see picture). Women should be careful to place the transmitter below their bra line.
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.
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