True Fitness ESX, TSXa manual Heart Rate Monitoring

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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.

HEART RATE MONITORING

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Contents ESX, TSXa + TSX Owners Guide Thank YOU for Selecting True Important Safety Instructions Review for Your SafetyQuick Start Accept each setting and move to the next one by pressingTable of Contents Chapter ONE Basic OperationStride Adjustment Chapter ONE Basic OperationAuto Stride Workout SAVE/RECALL Data Display ESX +TSXA Console ESX + Tsxa ConsoleTSX Console TSX Console Use the upper-body exercise arms with pedaling Using the Exercise ArmsUse the exercise arms alone Use the balance barKeep your hands free ESX Upper Exercise Arms Heart Rate Monitoring For Best CHR Results Contact Heart RateBreathing & CHR Accuracy Chapter TWO DisplayCHAPTER TWO THE Display Your DisplayDisplay ESX, Tsxa + TSX Upper PanelDisplay ESX + Tsxa Lower PanelStarts a workout TSX Lower PanelWorking OUT on ESX, Tsxa + TSX Chapter ThreeMIX3 Stand on Side and Pull Arms Step off Chapter THREE WORKING OUTCHAPTER THREE WORKING OUT Glute BusterUPPER-BODY and LEG Shaper Chapter Four PRE-SET WorkoutsCHAPTER FOUR PRE-SET Workouts Workout ChoicesRolling Hills ONE BIG Hill Hill Workout ProfilesEasy Intervals Sport Intervals Chapter Five Heart Rate ControlCHAPTER FIVE HEART Rate Control Introduction to HRCTypes of HRC Constant Heart Rate ControlCruise Control Important Points about HRC Chapter SIX Designing AN Exercise ProgramIntensity How Hard You Exercise What is the F.I.T. CONCEPT?CHAPTER SIX DESIGNING AN Exercise Program Frequency How Often You ExerciseTime How Long You Exercise METsUsing the F.I.T. Concept Warm-Up Slow and Deliberate Exercise Your F.I.T. ProgramBeginning a Fitness Program Your F.I.T. ProgramWorkout Brisk and Rhythmic Exercise Cool-Down Slow and Relaxed ExerciseEstablishing and Maintaining Fitness When you are training to improve strength and performance Here are some tips to achieving your weight management goalAppendix a Target Heart Rate ChartAppendix a Target Heart Rate Chart Appendix B SpecificationsDisplay LCD LED Data Readouts Appendix B SpecificationsTruefitness.com