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 - ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide; Review for Your Safety
ESX Touchscreen 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 5 - Table of Contents
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 5 Table of Contents Quick Start ......................................................................................4 1. Basic Operation..........................................................................6 2. Pre-Set Workouts........................................
Page 6 - Chapter One; Basic Operation
Chapter One Basic Operation In This Chapter: Stride Adjustment mix3 Demo Upper Exercise Arms The ESX Touchscreen Using the Exercise Arms Heart Rate Monitoring Contact Heart Rate Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Pre-Set WorkoutsChapter 3: Heart Rate ControlChapter 4: Designing An Exercise Progra...
Page 7 - Stride Adjustment
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 7 Stride Adjustment Chapter One: Basic Operation Workout Time Setting Your Weight Stride Adjustment All workouts have a default time. You may choose a different workout time using the keys. Set your weight before every workout. This allows the elliptical to calculate ME...
Page 9 - Using the Exercise Arms
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 9 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 complem...
Page 11 - Upper Exercise Arms
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 11 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...
Page 12 - The ESX Touchscreen
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 12 The ESX Touchscreen Chapter One: Basic Operation Home Screen: The ESXt home screen (shown above) lists the basic options for your workout, including: Quick Start: press this button to immediately begin a workout Manual Workout: press this button to enter a manual wor...
Page 13 - Adjust each setting using the
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 13 Workout Setup: Adjust each setting using the keys and press Next to move to the next setting. Enter your age correctly to use the display’s Heart Rate Zone feature (p16). Press lower right Next key to begin your workout. Press back to go back to the Home Screen. Note...
Page 14 - Calorie Goal Workout Setup:
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 14 Calorie Goal Workout Setup: This workout will choose a pedaling workload that will burn your choice of calories in your desired workout time. Remember that very high calorie goals may result in pedaling that is too difficult for your level of conditioning. The ellipt...
Page 15 - Heart Rate Control Workout Setup:; See Appendix A for more information about Heart Rate Control.
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 15 Heart Rate Control Workout Setup: Correctly enter your age to use the Heart Rate Zone features. Make sure you consult with your doctor to choose a proper target heart rate. You should use a transmitter strap for heart rate control; do not use the contact heart rate s...
Page 16 - Custom mix3 Workout Setup:; deleted from the sequence of mix3 exercises.; Pre-set Workouts Available Under Weight Loss and
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 16 Custom mix3 Workout Setup: Customize each exercise’s workout time from 15 seconds to 99 minutes. Reducing the workout time below 15 seconds will set it to zero, and the exercise will be deleted from the sequence of mix3 exercises. Pre-set Workouts Available Under Wei...
Page 17 - Normal Run Mode Screen:
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 17 Auto Stride: Automatically selects stride length based on speed and workload Distance: An estimate of your distance for a comparable amount of calories expended. Normal Run Mode Screen: Cruise Control: Selects Constant Heart Rate Control. The ESX Touchscreen Chapter ...
Page 18 - Press Next to exit Workout Summary and return to the Home Screen.
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 18 Workout Summary: If you want to save the Workout Setup settings of your workout -- workout time, workout selection, and body weight -- press one of the Save Workout buttons. This will replace any previous saved workout you may have under that selection. Press Next to...
Page 20 - Heart Rate Zone Display:; wireless heart rate strap is preferred.
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 20 Heart Rate Zone Display: These are calculated based on an estimated maximum heart rate of 220 minus your age. Therefore they are only available if you enter your age correctly. Note that this estimated maximum heart rate is only an estimate. You must use either a tra...
Page 21 - Heart Rate Monitoring
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 21 Heart Rate Monitoring Chapter One: Basic Operation The ESXt 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 ESXt via a radio signal,...
Page 22 - Contact Heart Rate
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 22 Contact Heart Rate Chapter One: Basic Operation Contact Heart Rate 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. For some users, the ESXt may take up to 45 s...
Page 23 - Chapter Two; Workout Choices
Chapter Two Pre-Set Workouts In This Chapter: Workout Choices Hill Workout Profiles Interval Workout Profiles Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 3: Heart Rate ControlChapter 4: Designing An Exercise Program
Page 25 - Hill Workout Profiles
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 25 Hill Workout Profiles Chapter Two: Pre-Set Workouts Hill Workout Profiles One Big Hill
Page 26 - Interval Workout profiles; Easy Intervals
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 26 Interval Workout profiles Chapter Two: Pre-Set Workouts Interval Workout Profiles Easy Intervals Sport Intervals
Page 27 - Weight Loss & Performance Keys
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 27 Weight Loss By pressing the “Weight Loss” key, users have the option of choosing one of three separate programs that assist users in achieving their weight loss goals. These programs are: Heart Rate Control Calorie Goal Easy Intervals Performance By pressing the “Wei...
Page 28 - Chapter Three; Heart Rate Control; Introduction to HRC
Chapter Three Heart Rate Control In This Chapter: Introduction to HRC Types of HRC Important Points About HRC Chapter 1: Basic OperationChapter 2: Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 3: Heart Rate Control Chapter 4: Designing An Exercise Program
Page 30 - Types of HRC
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 30 Types of HRC Chapter Three: Heart Rate Control Heart Rate Control Workout Setup: Correctly enter your age to use the Heart Rate Zone features. Make sure you consult with your doctor to choose a proper target heart rate. You should use a transmitter strap for heart ra...
Page 31 - Important Points about HRC
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 31 Cruise Control An easy way to enter a HRC workout is to use the Cruise Control feature. During your workout, while in any program except mix3 or calorie goal , when you reach a heart rate that you want to maintain, press the “HRC Cruise Control” button . This will sw...
Page 32 - Chapter Four
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: Pre-Set WorkoutsCh...
Page 38 - Establishing and Maintaining Fitness
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 38 Establishing and Maintaining Fitness Chapter Four: 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 a...
Page 39 - Weight and Sports Training Programs; Sports
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 39 Weight and Sports Training Programs Chapter Four: 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 ach...
Page 40 - 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 41 - Appendix A - Target Heart Rate Chart
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 41 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 42 - Appendix B; Specifications; The Size and Performance Attributes
Appendix B Specifications The Size and Performance Attributes of Your ESX Touchscreen
Page 43 - Appendix B - Specifications
ESX Touchscreen Owner’s Guide 43 Appendix B - Specifications ESXt Power Source Plug-In Drive System Core Drive Resistance Source Eddy Current Brake Stride Length Electronic Adjustment 17"-26" (43 cm - 66cm) Pedal Spacing 2" Soft Step Orthopedic Footpads YES - 2 Sets (Soft and Medium) Fra...
