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- Page 1 PS Series Treadmill Owner's Guide • • • • 800.426.6570 www.truefitness.com...
- Page 2 -Frank Trulaske Today TRUE Fitness offers a full line of premium elliptical trainers, treadmills, upright and recumbent bikes, and flexibility equipment. TRUE is proud to deliver the best!
- Page 3 Review for Your Safety MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS When using this exercise machine, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read and understand all instructions and warnings prior to use. Obtain a medical exam before beginning any exercise program. If at any time during exercise you feel faint, dizzy, or experience pain, stop and consult your physician.
- Page 4 Review for Your Safety MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Do not exceed maximum user weight of 350 lbs. Keep the top side of the moving surface clean and dry. Keep children and animals away. All exercise equipment is potentially hazardous. If attention is not paid to the conditions of equipment, death or serious injury could occur.
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Page 5: Quick Start Guide
Before Your Quick Start into a manual workout by pressing Workout a different workout by pressing a workout key and adjusting the setting as necessary. You can keep fine-tuning your workout setup by repeatedly pressing when you press Adjust speed or incline at any time by using the dedicated speed During Your Workout Quick Speed or Quick Incline key. - Page 6 Front Section Safety instructions, Quick Start Guide, Model Differences and Starting and Stopping the Treadmill Safely. page 1 3 - User Programs How to record and run User Programs. page 23 6 - Care and Maintenance page 39 E R F O R M A N C E Table of Contents 1 - Basic 2 - Heart...
- Page 7 Since this owner’s guide covers all five Performance models, you might notice descriptions of features that are different from your treadmill. The main differences are in the consoles. PS100/300 • Black-on-blue LCD data display • Dedicated workout and speed and incline keys.
- Page 8 Starting And Stopping the Treadmill Safely Place your feet on the straddle covers. Starting And Stopping Attach the safety lanyard to your waistband. Your Treadmill Place the safety key on the key holder. Safely Set up your workout and press Stop the treadmill by reducing speed to 2 mph, then press ’...
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Page 9: Basic Operation
chapter one Basic Operation In This Chapter: Heart Rate Monitoring Special Workouts Classic Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: Audio and Video Systems Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance... - Page 10 Using the Keyboard HAPTER ASIC Selecting Workouts: Press any of the workout keys and press to begin your workout using the default settings. Before pressing , you may adjust other settings like Workout Time and Body Weight, pressing Press at any time to begin your workout. Note that HRC workouts require settings adjustments.
- Page 11 Press Quick Start: Start the treadbelt at 0.5 mph at the default Manual workout time of 30 minutes. Operation Details OR... Setting Time or Distance Targets: Enter your weight and press . Now either enter a workout time and press or press You can keep adjusting your workout setup by repeatedly pressing .
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Page 12: Heart Rate Monitoring
Heart Rate Monitoring HAPTER ASIC This treadmill can monitor your heart rate using either the chest strap provided with the treadmill or the metal grips on the hand rails (called contact heart rate, or CHR pads). A chest strap transmits your heart rate to the treadmill via radio, and the CHR pads connect to a special computer circuit to extract your heart rate. -
Page 13: Contact Heart Rate
The contact heart rate (CHR) system lets you monitor your heart Contact rate without wearing a strap. Heart Rate (CHR) Gently grasp the contact heart rate pads. When the system detects your hands, the Heart Rate label will start flashing in time with your heart beat. During this time, the system is analyzing and locking in your heart rate. - Page 14 Special Workouts HAPTER ASIC Each workout has a four-minute warm up and a two-minute cool down. Speed or incline changes stay in effect until the next change requested by the program. Changing the default workout time adds or removes segments; it does not stretch or compress the workout profile.
- Page 15 Walking and Zero-grade walking or running intervals are in one-minute Running: segments. Grade changes are permanent; speed changes affect the Speed current one-minute segment only. Intervals Walking and Zero-grade gradually increases speed then decreases speed, Running: changing once per minute. Grade changes are permanent; speed Speed Ramp changes affect the current one-minute segment only.
- Page 16 Classic Pre-Set Workouts HAPTER ASIC These are True’s original four pre-set workouts. Changing the workout time stretches and compresses the workout profile, in contrast to the four new pre-set workouts. Other differences are explained below in the individual workout sections. Incline changes in varying amounts;...
- Page 17 Classic Pre-Set Workouts HAPTER ASIC PERATION Different from Speed Intervals 1 with the speed changing in Speed varying amounts. Intervals 2 ’ E R F O R M A N C E E R I E S W N E R U I D E...
- Page 18 chapter two Heart Rate Control Workouts In This Chapter: HRC Workout Introduction The Easy Steps to a Heart Rate Control Workout Important Points About HRC Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: Audio and Video Systems Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance...
- Page 19 HRC Introduction HAPTER EART True’s heart rate control (HRC) workouts let the treadmill monitor your relative exercise intensity by way of your heart rate, then automatically adjust the workload to keep you at your target heart rate and thus your desired exercise intensity. Your heart rate is a good measure of your body’s exercise stress level.
- Page 20 Easy Steps to a Heart Rate Control Workout Easy Steps 1. Press the Heart Rate Control key. Press to a Heart Rate Control 2. Adjust your desired workout time. Press Workout 3. Adjust the target heart rate. Press Appendix A to help pick a target heart rate. 4.
- Page 21 Important Points About HRC HAPTER EART The heart rate monitor transmitter strap provided with your treadmill should be worn directly against your skin at about one inch below the pectoral muscles/breast line. Women should be careful to place the transmitter below their bra line. Some moisture is necessary between the strap and your skin.
- Page 22 chapter three User Programs In This Chapter: How to Record and Run User Programs Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: Audio and Video Systems Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance...
- Page 23 How to Record and Run User Programs Create a User Program How To Record And 1. Press User Program Key Run User 2. Select User 1 or 2 by pressing key once or twice (there are Programs two user programs available). 3.
- Page 24 How to Record and Run User Programs HAPTER HREE Clearing a User Program – this will clear both user programs 1. Turn power off. 2. Simultaneously depress the Start, + (plus) and – (minus) keys. 3. Turn on treadmill power switch on side of treadmill at right base.
- Page 25 chapter four Audio and Video System for the PS 500/700 Treadmills In This Chapter: Audio & Video System Cable Connections Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: Audio and Video Systems Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance...
- Page 26 Built-in Audio & Video System HAPTER UDIO AND The PS 500, and PS 700 have a built-in audio and video system. This system can: • Play back audio and video from DVD players or VCRs. • Tune and play television signals from cable or antenna inputs. •...
- Page 27 Cable Connections HAPTER UDIO AND IDEO YSTEMS Connect a cable TV feed or antenna through the coaxial cable connector at the bottom of the right pedestal leg. Connect headphones into the port. Connect the headphone output of your music player into the port.
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Page 28: Exercise Program
chapter five 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 Aerobic Fitness Managing Weight Sports Training Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: Audio and Video Systems... - Page 29 The F.I.T. Concept Defined HAPTER ESIGNING AN The workout portion of your exercise program consists of three major variables: Frequency, Intensity, and Time. requency: How Often You Exercise You should exercise three to five times a week to improve your cardiovascular and muscle fitness.
- Page 30 More F.I.T. Concept Overview HAPTER ESIGNING AN XERCISE ROGRAM As your fitness level improves, you will need to increase your workout intensity in order to reach your target heart rate. The first increase may be necessary after two to four weeks of regular exercise.
- Page 31 Utilizing the F.I.T. Concept HAPTER ESIGNING AN The F.I.T. concept is designed to help you begin a program tailored to your needs. You may wish to keep an exercise log to monitor your progress. You can get valuable fitness benefits from your True treadmill. Using the treadmill regularly may increase the ability of your heart and lungs to supply oxygen and nutrients to exercising muscles over an extended period of time.
- Page 32 Beginning Your F.I.T. Program HAPTER ESIGNING AN XERCISE ROGRAM In addition to monitoring your heart rate as you exercise, be certain of how quickly your heart rate recovers. If your heart rate is over 120 beats per minute five minutes after exercising, or is higher than normal the morning after exercising, your exertion may be too strenuous for your current level of fitness.
- Page 33 Your F.I.T. Program Continued HAPTER ESIGNING AN Workout: Brisk and Rhythmic Exercise The workout trains and conditions your heart, lungs, and muscles to operate more efficiently. Increase exercise in response to your heart rate to train and strengthen your cardiovascular system. Concentrate on moving your arms and legs smoothly.
- Page 34 Establishing and Maintaining Fitness Establishing If you can sustain 12 but not 20 continuous minutes of Aerobic exercise in your target heart rate zone: Fitness Exercise three to five days a week. Rest at least two days per week. Maintaining Try to reach and maintain 60-75 percent of your maximum heart Aerobic rate with moderate rhythmic exercise.
- Page 35 Weight and Sports Training Programs HAPTER ESIGNING AN 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 achieving your weight management goal: Consume most of your dietary calories at breakfast and lunch, and eat a light dinner.
- Page 36 Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: Audio and Video Systems Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance chapter six Care and Maintenance In This Chapter: Treadbelt Lubrication Regular Cleaning Treadbelt Adjustment Treadbelt Tension...
- Page 37 Lubrication and Cleaning HAPTER ARE AND Your True treadmill is constructed of quality materials and manufactured to provide many years of faithful service. Simple routine cleaning and a preventive maintenance program will extend the life of your treadmill. To prevent electrical shock, be certain the treadmill is turned off and unplugged from the electrical outlet before performing any cleaning or routine maintenance.
- Page 38 Expert service and maintenance at a reasonable cost are available Expert through your factory-trained, authorized True dealer. The dealer Service maintains a stock of repair and replacement parts and has the technical knowledge to meet your service needs. Your treadmill's running belt has been properly aligned at the Treadbelt factory.
- Page 39 Treadbelt Tension HAPTER ARE AND Turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counter-clockwise until treadbelt just begins slipping when walking on it, then turn both rear roller adjustment bolts clockwise in equal quarter turn increments until treadbelt stops slipping. Note: Be sure to run on treadbelt to ensure that the treadbelt does not slip while under load.
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Page 40: Target Heart Rate
appendix a Target Heart Rate Chart A Guide to Help You Pick an Initial Target Heart Rate... - Page 41 A - T PPENDIX ARGET EART HART ’ E R F O R M A N C E E R I E S W N E R U I D E...
- Page 42 appendix b METs Table How Speed and Incline Affect Workload, Expressed in METs...
- Page 43 B - MET PPENDIX ABLE ’ E R F O R M A N C E E R I E S W N E R U I D E...
- Page 44 TRUE offers a full line of premium cardiovascular and flexibility equipment. ES.90 Treadmill PS800 Treadmill TRUEStretch ES 9.0 Recumbent...
- Page 45 F o u n d e d 1 9 8 1 865 Hoff Road O’Fallon, MO 63366 800.426.6570 truefitness.com ©2007 TRUE FITNESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. TRUE is a registered trademark of TRUE FITNESS. Specifications subject to change. Rev4, SR 10-07...