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  • Page 1 O w n e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 2 Thank You For Selecting A True Treadmill In 1981, Frank Trulaske launched True Fitness Technology, Inc. and began manufacturing hand-crafted treadmills. His team’s obsession with quality has propelled True to the top of the industry and has created one of America’s oldest,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appendix D - Specifications: The physical attributes of your 550ZTX Treadmill. Bibliography - References and selected readings. 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction HAPTER The Console HAPTER HAPTER Basic Operation Operation in Greater Detail HAPTER HAPTER Heart Rate Control Workouts User Programs HAPTER Designing an Exercise Program: The F.I.T. Concept HAPTER HAPTER Care and Maintenance Important Safety Instructions HAPTER 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e chapter one Introduction In This Chapter:...
  • Page 7 Your new 550 ZTX treadmill, the finest home treadmill ever produced, is part of a family of three treadmills with a variety of combinations of features. Since this owner's guide covers all three models, you might notice explanations of features that are different from your treadmill.
  • Page 8 Top Features NTRODUCTION Cardiointeractive (CI) model adds: larger 14 x 50 pixel tri-color LED matrix display motorized S.O.F.T. Select deck softness adjustment Your 550 ZTX treadmill has all the expected features of a premium fitness product, such as four interesting pre- programmed workouts, a wide-ranging Manual workout mode, and displays of distance and calorie accumulation.
  • Page 9 More on Top Features User Programs: record up to three different workouts simply by using Manual mode — the treadmill remembers each one individually so you can use them later as your own custom programmed workout. (See Chapter 6.) In the HRC and CI models: Heart Rate Control: the treadmill controls both speed and incline to keep your heart...

  • Page 10: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety NTRODUCTION For your maximum safety and comfort, make sure you read Chapter 9, Important Safety Instructions. Chapter 2: The Console. Describes each console key and display window. Chapter 3: Basic Operation. How to get the treadmill started and stopped;...
  • Page 11 Where to Go From Here NTRODUCTION Appendix A: Target Heart Rate Chart. A guide to help you pick an initial target heart rate. Appendix B: METs Table. How speed and incline affect workload, expressed in METs. Appendix C: METs Explanation and Formulas. The metabolic calculations behind energy expenditure estimates.

  • Page 13: The Console

    Cardiointeractive (CI) Model Console Introduction HAPTER The Console HAPTER HAPTER Basic Operation Operation in Greater Detail HAPTER HAPTER Heart Rate Control Workouts User Programs HAPTER Designing an Exercise Program: The F.I.T. Concept HAPTER HAPTER Care and Maintenance Important Safety Instructions HAPTER 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’...
  • Page 15 Lower Console - Common to all Models Clear Start/Reset Clears current Starts the belt in motion. numeric entry. Also resets workout data when held for 3 seconds. Safety Key Grade Up/Down Removable magnetic key Adjusts incline. Also must be in place for used to choose treadmill to operate.
  • Page 16 CI (Cardiointeractive) Model Console Soft Select Adjustment Matrix Display Changes the softness of the Shows workout progress. treadmill deck. Distance Grade Time Miles traveled in 0.01 Incline in percent grade Time remaining in your mile increments up to in 0.5% increments. workout.
  • Page 17 HRC Model Console Matrix Display Shows workout progress. Distance Grade Time Miles traveled in 0.01 Incline in percent grade Time remaining in your mile increments up to in 0.5% increments. workout. (This is 9.99 miles, or 0.10 elapsed time in default mile increments past Manual mode or Quick 10 miles.
  • Page 18 Programmed Model Console Matrix Display Shows workout progress. Distance Grade Time Miles traveled in 0.01 Incline in percent grade Time remaining in your mile increments up to in 0.5% increments. workout. (This is elapsed 9.99 miles, or 0.10 time in default Manual mile increments past mode or Quick Start.) 10 miles.

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Stopping your Treadmill Safely A Note About Calorie Expenditure Calculations Using the Heart Rate Transmitter Strap The Treadmill’s Heart Rate Display Introduction HAPTER HAPTER The Console Basic Operation HAPTER Operation in Greater Detail HAPTER HAPTER Heart Rate Control Workouts User Programs HAPTER Designing an Exercise Program: The F.I.T.

  • Page 21: Starting Your Treadmill

    Straddle the treadbelt by placing your feet on the straddle TARTING covers. READMILL Attach the lanyard to your clothing at AFELY roughly waist height. Place the safety key on the key holder on the console. Set your weight using the and press Press the workout, or…...
  • Page 22 Adjusting Speed and Incline ASIC PERATION Speed Control: use either the to change speed. Or, to quickly go to a specific speed..enter a target speed with the numeric keys..and then press either the key to change to that speed.
  • Page 23 Incline Control: use either the to change incline. Or, enter a target incline with the numeric keys, then press the small Enter key, and then press that incline. TOPPING Care should be taken when using the numeric keys to control your treadmill's speed and incline, since large changes in READMILL those values are possible with just a few keystrokes.
  • Page 24 Calorie Expenditure Calculations ASIC PERATION True treadmills use the calorie expenditure formula as described in Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription from the American College of Sports Medicine. This is the most widely accepted formula for running and walking. The ACSM guide says that running burns calories twice as fast as walking, e.g., a 150-pound person jogging at 5 mph requires 548 calories per hour, while walking at 5 mph requires 274 per hour.

  • Page 25: Heart Rate Monitoring

    The 550 ZTX treadmill (models HRC and CI) can monitor your ONITORING heart rate when you wear the transmitter strap provided. It EART will display it as a digital beats-per-minute readout, and it is very accurate, typically within one beat per minute.
  • Page 26 The Heart Rate Display ASIC PERATION Before you start your workout, as you stand on or near the treadmill, you will know the treadmill is properly receiving your heart rate signal by the flashing LEDs in the Heart Rate window, or, on the CI model, a beating heart in the LED matrix.
  • Page 27 S.O.F.T. One part of True's unique ELECT cushioning and stability system is the S.O.F.T. YSTEM System. It cushions the initial impact of your foot plant near the front of the treadmill deck, then transitions to a firm, secure surface for push-off. The combination of softness, then firmness —...

  • Page 29: Workout Setup

    Operation in Greater HAPTER Introduction The Console HAPTER HAPTER Basic Operation Operation in Greater Detail HAPTER Heart Rate Control Workouts HAPTER HAPTER User Programs Designing an Exercise Program: The F.I.T. Concept HAPTER Care and Maintenance HAPTER HAPTER Important Safety Instructions 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’...
  • Page 31 Workout Setup PERATION IN REATER ETAIL Confirm that the body weight setting is correct. If it is not, TARTING adjust it with the or numeric keys and press For a Quick Start, simply press . The treadbelt will start moving at 0.5 mph. During your workout, the treadmill will count down from your target time.
  • Page 32 Pre-Set Program Details PERATION IN REATER ...adjust the starting level using the keys... After program and level have been selected, set time using the or numeric keys, from 5 to 99 minutes. To stop or pause your workout: slow machine to below 2 mph by pressing , then press and remain in a Pause mode, saving your workout...
  • Page 33 Tuning Your Workout PERATION IN REATER ETAIL To change level during your workout, press . Press keys to change level, then press . If a new program is selected, it will join that program at the same point as the previously selected program.
  • Page 34 Pre-Set Program Profiles PERATION IN REATER Hill Interval Workout Green is Incline Red is Speed Speed (MPH) Grade (%) Level 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e ETAIL Speed (MPH) Grade (%) Level...
  • Page 35 Pre-Set Program Profiles Cardiovascular Workout Green is Incline Red is Speed Speed (MPH) Grade (%) Level 10.0 11.0 10.5 12.0 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e PERATION IN REATER Speed (MPH) Grade (%)

  • Page 37: Heart Rate Control

    Heart Rate Control Four Kinds of Heart Rate Control Workouts The Easy Steps to a Heart Rate Control Workout How the HRC System Controls Your Heart Rate Examples of Running Workouts Introduction HAPTER HAPTER The Console Basic Operation HAPTER Operation in Greater Detail HAPTER HAPTER Heart Rate Control Workouts...
  • Page 39 True's patented heart rate control workout allows you to limit both speed and incline for your safety and ORKOUT comfort. While wearing a Polar or compatible NTRODUCTION chest transmitter strap, the treadmill adjusts speed and incline to keep you at your desired target heart rate, and it remembers these setup parameters for your next workout.
  • Page 40 HRC Types and a Workout Quick-Guide EART ONTROL Your 550 treadmill has many different kinds of heart rate controlled workouts: Time-based constant heart rate control: pick a target heart rate and exercise for an amount of time you select. Distance-based constant heart rate control: set a target heart rate and one of four distances, just like you're running a road course: 2 miles, 4 miles, 5 kilometers, or 10 kilometers.
  • Page 41 5 - Warm up. At the beginning of an HRC workout, the treadmill is in full Manual control mode. Gradually increase your work level to slowly raise your heart rate to within 10 beats per minute (bpm) of your target heart rate. 6 - Heart rate control stage.
  • Page 42 During Your Workout EART ONTROL Pressing any key other than HRC mode. Adjust your target heart rate at any time during your workout by pressing keys as needed, and pressing are lowering your target, you are limited to a 5 bpm change.
  • Page 43 Tips and How HRC Works EART ONTROL ORKOUTS Increase speed and incline gradually to slowly increase your IPS ON THE heart rate to within 10 bpm of your target. For best results, you should take about five minutes to get to that point. TAGE The treadmill operates in a manual control mode during the warm-up stage.
  • Page 44 Examples and Cruise Control EART ONTROL 1 - A user who physically cannot walk over 2.5 mph can safely use heart rate control by entering maximum speed of 2.5 in an HRC workout. 2 - A runner can run up to a speed of 10 mph, without hills, by entering a maximum speed of 10 mph and a maximum incline of 0%.
  • Page 45 If you enter the HRC stage below 5 mph, the speed you enter RUISE will be the maximum speed of your workout. If you like to ONTROL walk at a maximum speed of 3.8 mph, you should enter HRC ETERMINES at 3.8 mph.
  • Page 46 Important Points About HRC EART ONTROL 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 47 HRC Safety EART ONTROL ORKOUTS Two users wearing the same kind of transmitter at the same ECHNICAL time and in close proximity may cause false heart rate display readings. Use only the transmitter provided with your True HRC Treadmill or a Polar brand standard transmitter. True's Heart Rate Control is patented under USPTO #5,462,504.

  • Page 49: User Programs

    User Programs How to Record and Run User Programs Introduction HAPTER HAPTER The Console Basic Operation HAPTER Operation in Greater Detail HAPTER HAPTER Heart Rate Control Workouts User Programs HAPTER HAPTER Designing an Exercise Program: The F.I.T. Concept Care and Maintenance HAPTER Important Safety Instructions HAPTER...
  • Page 51 How to Record and Run User Programs During a manually-controlled workout, your 550 ZTX treadmill OW TO ECORD AND always "records" the changes you make in speed or incline. Up to three of these recordings can be saved as User Programs that you can "play back"...

  • Page 53: The Console

    Designing an Exercise Program Beginning Your Exercise Program Establishing and Maintaining Aerobic Fitness HAPTER Introduction The Console HAPTER Basic Operation HAPTER HAPTER Operation in Greater Detail Heart Rate Control Workouts HAPTER User Programs HAPTER HAPTER Designing an Exercise Program: The F.I.T. Concept Care and Maintenance HAPTER HAPTER...
  • Page 55 The workout portion of your exercise program consists of HAT IS THE F.I.T. three major variables: Frequency, Intensity, and Time. ONCEPT requency: How Often You Exercise You should exercise three to five times a week to improve your cardiovascular and muscle fitness. Improvements are significantly smaller with less frequent exercise.

  • Page 56: Heart Rate

    More F.I.T. Concept Overview ESIGNING AN XERCISE 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 57 Utilizing the F.I.T. Concept ESIGNING AN XERCISE ROGRAM The F.I.T. concept and chart are designed to help you begin a SING THE F.I.T. C ONCEPT 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 ITNESS Treadmill.

  • Page 58: Designing

    Beginning Your F.I.T. Program ESIGNING AN XERCISE 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 59 Your F.I.T. Program Continued ESIGNING AN XERCISE ROGRAM 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.

  • Page 60: Important

    Establishing and Maintaining Fitness ESIGNING AN XERCISE If you can sustain 12 but not 20 continuous minutes of exercise in your target heart rate zone: Exercise three to five days a week. Rest at least two days per week. Try to reach and maintain 60-75 percent of your maximum heart rate with moderate rhythmic exercise.
  • Page 61 Weight and Sports Training Programs ESIGNING AN XERCISE ROGRAM Exercise four to five times a week. 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.

  • Page 63: Care And

    Maintenance Introduction HAPTER The Console HAPTER HAPTER Basic Operation Operation in Greater Detail HAPTER Heart Rate Control Workouts HAPTER HAPTER User Programs Designing an Exercise Program: The F.I.T. Concept HAPTER HAPTER Care and Maintenance Important Safety Instructions HAPTER 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e chapter eight Care and In This Chapter:...
  • Page 65 Lubrication and Cleaning ARE AND AINTENANCE 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 66: Treadbelt Adjustment

    Treadbelt Adjustment ARE AND AINTENANCE Expert service and maintenance at a reasonable cost are available through your factory-trained, authorized True dealer. The dealer 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 factory.
  • Page 67 Treadbelt Tension ARE AND AINTENANCE To assure maximum life of the treadbelt, roller and drive READBELT ENSION motor, make sure the treadbelt tension is set correctly. (Your treadbelt has been properly tensioned at the factory.) 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.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide ARE AND AINTENANCE SYMPTOM Circuit breaker on treadmill trips when the power cord is plugged into wall. Circuit breaker on treadmill trips when inputting speed and starting. Computer display LED’s do not illuminate. Incline Motor and tread motor will not turn on.
  • Page 69 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE Treadbelt tracks A. Uneven floor. left to right. B. Rear roller not properly adjusted. Treadmill trips A. Defective breaker. household B. Circuit too small. circuit breaker. C. Circuit over-loaded. D. May trip GFI circuit. Treadbelt feels A.

  • Page 70: Error Codes

    Error Codes ARE AND AINTENANCE E1:INCLINE E1:RANGE E1:STALL E2:OVERSPEED E2:CAL E3:RECAL E4:KEY STK [stop] Caused by pressing and holding the E5:SENSOR All errors require service by a qualified technician. To clear the error, turn power off and back on again. 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’...
  • Page 71 The following service messages will be displayed as they IAGNOSTICS occur, as well as for the subsequent six safety key insertions. ERVICE These messages will be displayed until a key is pressed. Every ESSAGES time these messages are displayed, a tone will sound twice. S1:LUBE S2:CLEAN S3:MOTOR This message is displayed every 2500 hours.

  • Page 73: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety HAPTER Introduction The Console HAPTER Basic Operation HAPTER Operation in Greater Detail HAPTER User Programs HAPTER HAPTER Heart Rate Control Workouts Designing an Exercise Program: The F.I.T. Concept HAPTER Care and Maintenance HAPTER HAPTER Important Safety Instructions 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e chapter nine Instructions In This Chapter:...
  • Page 75 Review for Your Safety MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS When using this treadmill, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this treadmill. Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. Do not use if you have an acute cold or fever. Danger: To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug this treadmill immediately after use and before cleaning.
  • Page 76 Review for Your Safety MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Use a dedicated 110 volt, alternating current, 15 amp three- prong grounded outlet. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the OFF position, then remove the plug from the outlet.
  • Page 77 Review for Your Safety MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Avoid the possibility of bystanders being struck or caught between moving parts by making sure that they are out of reach of the treadmill while it is in motion. Keep the space behind and on both sides of the treadmill clear should you lose your balance.

  • Page 79: Target Heart Rate

    appendix a Target Heart Rate Chart A Guide to Help You Pick an Initial Target Heart Rate 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 81 Remember to check with your physician before beginning any exercise program. She can help determine an appropriate target heart rate. Medications often affect heart rate.
  • Page 83 appendix b METs Table How Speed and Incline Affect Workload, Expressed in METs 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 85 B - MET PPENDIX ABLE 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 87 appendix c METs Explanation and Formulas The Metabolic Formulas Behind Energy Expenditure Estimates 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 89 C - MET PPENDIX XPLANATION AND ORMULAS The MET is a unit of exercise measurement that takes into account body weight. Since energy expenditure in a weight- XPLANATION bearing exercise such as running, walking, or stairclimbing is ORMULAS directly proportional to body weight, the formulas to calculate METs are a bit simpler than for, say, an exercise bike.

  • Page 91: Specifications

    Specifications The Size and Performance Attributes of Your 550ZTX Treadmill 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 93 D - S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS PECIFICATIONS Maximum speed: 12 mph. Maximum incline: 15% Drive motor: 3 hp. Treadbelt area: 22" x 60" Weight: 330 pounds. User weight capacity: 400 pounds 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 95 bibliography Bibliography References and Selected Readings 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 97 IBLIOGRAPHY American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM's Guidelines for IBLIOGRAPHY Exercise Testing and Prescription. 6 edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000. Swain, David P. and Leutholtz, Brian C., Metabolic Calculations —Simplified. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins, 1997. Whitmore, Jack H. and Costill, David L., Physiology of Sport and Exercise.
  • Page 99 colophon Colophon Document Credits and Specifications 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 101 OLOPHON Written, directed, and produced by Bob Starr. REDITS Design, page layout, headings, graphics, photography, and special effects by Jay Doyle. Information architecture by Jay Doyle with Bob Starr. Cover photography and design by the Orca Partnership. "Designing an Exercise Program" chapter adapted from previous True owner's guides.
  • Page 102 The industry’s most modern treadmill manufacturing facility, located just outside St. Louis, Missouri. Over 242,000 square feet is dedicated to fitness equipment research, design, and manufacturing. The design and engineering of True treadmills is the result of consultation with medical professionals in the cardiac rehabilitation and orthopedic fields.
  • Page 103 F o u n d e d 1 9 8 1 865 Hoff Road O’Fallon, MO 63366 800.426.6570 truefitness.com ©2003 TRUE FITNESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. TRUE is a registered trademark of TRUE FITNESS. Specifications subject to change. Revision: 7/2003 Part: 00345300...

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