True Fitness TSX - Manual (Page 15)

ESX, TSXa + TSX Owner’s Guide
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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