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 and most respected fitness equipment manufacturers. Over the year...
Page 3 - Review for Your Safety
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 3 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...
Page 4 - Quick Start
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 4 Quick Start Starting Up During Your Workout Quick Start into a manual workout by pressing . 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...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 5 Table of Contents Quick Start ......................................................................................5 1. Basic Operation (except console)............................................6 2. The Display..........................................................
Page 6 - Chapter One; Basic Operation
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 Breathing & CHR Accuracy Chapter 1: Basic ...
Page 7 - Stride Adjustment
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 7 Stride Adjustment Chapter One: Basic Operation Workout Time Setting Your Weight Stride Adjustment (ESX +TSXa) 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 we...
Page 9 - Data Display
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 9 Data Display Chapter One: Basic Operation 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 ot...
Page 10 - The ESX +TSXa Console
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 10 The ESX +TSXa Console Chapter One: Basic Operation ESX + TSXa Console
Page 11 - The TSX Console; TSX Console
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 11 The TSX Console Chapter One: Basic Operation TSX Console
Page 12 - Using the Exercise Arms
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 12 Using the Exercise Arms Chapter One: Basic Operation Using the Exercise Arms 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 comple...
Page 14 - ESX Upper Exercise Arms
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 14 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...
Page 15 - Heart Rate Monitoring
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 15 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 ra...
Page 16 - Contact Heart Rate
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 16 Contact Heart Rate Chapter One: Basic Operation The contact heart rate (CHR) system lets you monitor your heart rate without wearing a strap. Gently grasp the contact heart rate pads as shown in picture. When the system detects your hands, the Heart Rate label will s...
Page 17 - Breathing & CHR Accuracy
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 17 Breathing & CHR Accuracy Chapter One: Basic Operation Breathing Breathe in a regular and relaxed manner. Many exercisers do not breathe enough, which reduces their exercise capacity and comfort. Try breathing deeper and more frequently to see if it helps your exe...
Page 18 - Chapter two; The Display; Your Display; ESX + TSXa Lower Panel
Chapter two The Display In This Chapter: Your Display ESX, TSXa + TSX Upper Panel ESX + TSXa Lower Panel TSX Lower Panel Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Working Out On The ESX, TSX + TSXaChapter 4: Pre-Set WorkoutsChapter 5: Heart Rate ControlChapter 6: Designing An Exer...
Page 22 - TSX Lower Panel
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 22 TSX Lower Panel Chapter Two: The Display Start: Starts a workout The Display Cruise Control: Selects Constant Heart Rate Control. If already in a workout, selects Cruise Control HRC. Workload: Adjusts workload up and down. Keys repeat if held down. Enter: Accepts the...
Page 23 - Chapter Three; Working Out on; Glute Buster
Chapter Three Working Out on the ESX, TSXa + TSX In This Chapter: mix3 Glute Buster Upper-Body Leg Shaper Chapter 1: Basic OperationChapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Working Out On The ESX, TSX + TSXa Chapter 4: Pre-Set WorkoutsChapter 5: Heart Rate ControlChapter 6: Designing An Exercise Program
Page 25 - Glute
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 25 Glute Buster Chapter Three: Working Out This workout uses reverse striding to work your gluteus maximus muscles. Recovery segments use forward striding. There are six one-minute exercise segments. You can adjust your workload over 16 different levels. 1. Reverse Stri...
Page 26 - Upper-Body and Leg Shaper; Body
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 26 Upper-Body and Leg Shaper Chapter Three: Working Out For this workout, you stand on the side steps and use your upper- body only. The default workout time is 10 minutes; the one-minute steps below repeat until the end of the workout time. You can adjust your workload...
Page 27 - Chapter Four; Workout Choices
Chapter Four Pre-Set Workouts In This Chapter: Workout Choices Hill Workout Profiles Interval Workout Profiles Chapter 1: Basic OperationChapter 2: The DisplayChapter 3: Working Out On The ESX, TSX + TSXa Chapter 4: Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 5: Heart Rate ControlChapter 6: Designing An Exercise Progr...
Page 29 - Hill Workout Profiles
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 29 Hill Workout Profiles Chapter Four: Pre-Set Workouts Hill Workout Profiles Rolling Hills One Big Hill
Page 30 - Interval Workout profiles; Easy Intervals
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 30 Interval Workout profiles Chapter Four: Pre-Set Workouts Interval Workout Profiles Easy Intervals Sport Intervals
Page 31 - Chapter Five; Heart Rate Control; Introduction to HRC
Chapter Five Heart Rate Control In This Chapter: Introduction to HRC Types of HRC Important Points About HRC Chapter 1: Basic OperationChapter 2: The DisplayChapter 3: Working Out On The ESX, TSX + TSXaChapter 4: Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 5: Heart Rate Control Chapter 6: Designing An Exercise Program
Page 33 - Types of HRC
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 33 Constant Heart Rate control Cruise Control Types of HRC Chapter Five: Heart Rate Control Constant Heart Rate Control 1 Press and press . 2. Enter your desired workout time and press . 3. Enter your age and press . 4. Enter a target heart rate and press . (Note: The e...
Page 34 - Important Points about HRC
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 34 The heart rate monitor transmitter strap should be worn according to the guidelines in Chapter 1 . If the transmitter strap is adjusted or moved while exercising, heart rate monitoring may be temporarily affected. The transmitter strap sends a low-level radio signal ...
Page 35 - Chapter Six
Designing an Exercise Program In This Chapter: What is the F.I.T. Concept? Using the F.I.T. Concept Your Fitness Program Determining Your Needs Beginning Your Exercise Program Establishing and Maintaining Fitness Managing Weight Sports Training Chapter 1: Basic OperationChapter 2: The DisplayChapter...
Page 41 - Establishing and Maintaining Fitness
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 41 Establishing and Maintaining Fitness Chapter Six: Designing An Exercise Program Maintaining Aerobic Fitness Managing Weight If you can sustain 12 but not 20 continuous minutes of exercise in your target heart rate zone: • Exercise three to five days a week. • Rest at...
Page 42 - Weight and Sports Training Programs; Sports
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 42 Weight and Sports Training Programs Chapter Six: Designing An Exercise Program Try to reach and maintain 60-75 percent of your maximum heart rate with moderate exercise. Exercise for 30-45 minutes at 60-65 percent of your target heart rate. Here are some tips to achi...
Page 43 - Target Heart Rate; A Guide to Help You Pick an
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
ES9.0 Bikes Owner’s Guide 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.
Page 45 - Appendix B; Specifications; The Size and Performance Attributes
Appendix B Specifications The Size and Performance Attributes of Your ESX, TSXa + TSX
Page 46 - Appendix B - Specifications
ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide 46 Appendix B - Specifications TSXa TSX DRIVE SYSTEM Core Drive Core Drive STRIDE Adjustable 17"-26" (43cm-66cm) Fixed 21" (53cm) WORKLOAD RANGE 13 Watts to 300 Watts 13 Watts to 300 Watts BRAKE SYSTEM Eddy Current Eddy Current TRANSMISSION SYSTEM Single-Sta...
