True Z8.1e User Manual

Quick Start: Get on and Ride!
Z8.1e Elliptical Owner’s Guide
(Table of Contents Begins on Following Page)
Begin pedaling. The display will start up in WORKOUT S
ETUP
.
QUICK S
TART
into a manual workout by pressing .
SELECT A DIFFERENT WORKOUT by pressing the program keys.
Press program keys more than once for more programs.
ACCEPT E
ACH SETTING AND MOVE TO THE
NEXT ONE
by
pressing . Enter your personal data — weight, age, and
sex — for best results.
BEGIN YOUR WORKOUT by pressing at any time.
ADJUST
YOUR EXERCISE WORKLOAD
by using the or keys
or the numeric keys.
VIEW DIFFERENT DISPLAY DATA by pressing the Change Display
key repeatedly.
CHANGE WORKOUTS on-the-fly by pressing other program keys,
or by pressing the Workout Setup key for a completely
different workout.
SELECT DIFFERENT SPEEDOMETER DATA by pressing the
Speedometer key .
The elliptical will retain your workout data for about 15
seconds after you stop pedaling.
STARTING
UP:
DURING YOUR
W
ORKOUT:
PAUSING YOUR
W
ORKOUT:

True Z8.1e Specifications

General

Brand	True
Model	Z8.1e
Category	Elliptical Trainer
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to Z8.1e Elliptical Features

Top Features Overview

Highlights key console features like PDA-like display, Smart Start, and Personal Power.

Riding Your Elliptical

Monitoring Your Heart Rate

Chest Strap and Contact HR Use

Details on wearing chest straps and using contact pads for HR readings.

Understanding the Elliptical Display

Keypad Layout and Functionality

Details the console's keypad layout, button functions, and how to navigate.

Interpreting Workout Data Displays

Explains standard and custom display options, including metrics and ECG waveforms.

Understanding Displayed Metrics

Defines what each data point like Speed, Watts, and Heart Rate signifies.

How the Elliptical Controls Your Exercise

Personal Power and Workload Control

Details the Personal Power system and how workload is managed based on rider weight.

Workload Control Details and Tables

Workout Setup Procedures

Setting Up Your Workout

Guide to editing workout options, previewing progress, and using Smart Start.

Using Pre-Set Workout Programs

Program Choices: Hill and Interval Profiles

Workload Impact: Levels and Rider Weight

Custom Intervals Programming

Heart Rate Control (HRC) Workouts

Introduction and Types of HRC

Explains HRC and details Constant, Interval, and Cruise Control modes.

HRC Operation and Best Practices

Calorie Goal Workout

Setting Up and Understanding Calorie Goal

Designing Custom Workouts

Creating Custom Workout Programs

Custom Program Types: Scale, Fixed, Record, Repeat

Step-by-step guide to creating different types of custom programs.

Fitness Test Procedures

Introduction and Test Preparation

Using Test Results and Accuracy

Creating an Exercise Plan

The F.I.T. Concept and Program Design

Establishing and Maintaining Fitness

Console Setup Mode

Accessing and Customizing Setup Options

How to enter Setup Mode and customize console settings like contrast and units.

Diagnostic Test Mode

Accessing and Using Test Mode

Interpreting Test Data Readouts

Elliptical Care and Maintenance

Keeping Your Elliptical Clean

Important Safety Instructions

General and Electrical Safety Precautions

Guidelines for safe operation, including electrical safety and warnings.

Additional Safety Precautions

Appendix A: Heart Rate Guidance

Target Heart Rate Chart and Formulas

Appendix C: Exercise Intensity Control

Constant Power, Constant Torque, and Personal Power

Explains intensity control methods and the Personal Power calculation.