True Fitness ESX, TSXa manual Types of HRC, Constant Heart Rate Control, Cruise Control

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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 elliptical limits your target heart rate to 90% of your age-predicted maximum heart rate.)

5.Enter your body weight and press .

6.Press to begin the HRC workout.

7.The elliptical will gradually raise your heart rate so that you reach your target within 5 to 10 minutes.

8.The elliptical now keeps you within 3 beats per minute of your target until 2.5 minutes remain in your workout, then reduces workload by half for a cool down.

Note that as you tire during your workout, especially in the last third, workload will be reduced to keep you at a steady target heart rate.

Cruise Control

An easy way to enter a HRC workout is to use the Cruise Control feature. During your workout, while in any program, when you reach a heart rate that you want to maintain, press

. This will switch you into a HRC workout, setting your current heart rate as the target heart rate. The HRC workout will function as described in step #8 above.

CONSTANT HEART RATE

CONTROL

CRUISE CONTROL

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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 ConsoleUse 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 Profiles Easy 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 ProgramCHAPTER SIX DESIGNING AN Exercise Program What is the F.I.T. CONCEPT?Frequency How Often You Exercise Intensity How Hard You ExerciseTime How Long You Exercise METsUsing the F.I.T. Concept Warm-Up Slow and Deliberate Exercise Your F.I.T. ProgramWorkout Brisk and Rhythmic Exercise Your F.I.T. ProgramCool-Down Slow and Relaxed Exercise Beginning a Fitness ProgramEstablishing 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