Table of Contents
Advertisement
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for True Fitness PS1100
Summary of Contents for True Fitness PS1100
- Page 1 Treadmill Owner's Guide truefitness.com / 800.426.6570 / 1.636.272.7100...
- Page 2 Thank You For Selecting True In 1981, Frank Trulaske launched TRUE Fitness®, and began manufacturing hand- crafted treadmills. His team’s obsession with quality has propelled TRUE to the top of the fitness industry and has created one of America’s oldest, largest...
-
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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 condition of the equipment, serious injury or death could occur. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide... -
Page 4: Quick Start
Adjust speed or grade at any time by using the dedicated speed Change workouts during your workout by pressing a program key. Pause your workout by pressing Quick Start keys on the lower keypad. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Before , or set Your Workout During Your... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
4. Fitness Test...22 Gerkin Fitness Test 5. Designing an Exercise Program...25 6. Care and Maintenance...33 Appendix A...37 Target Heart Rate Chart Appendix B...39 Mets Table Appendix C...41 Treadmill Specifications Specifications/Features/Software are subject to change PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Table of Contents... -
Page 6: Basic Operation (Except Console)
Chapter One Basic Operation In This Chapter: Starting and Stopping the Treadmill Using the Keyboard Manual Operation Heart Rate Monitoring Contact Heart Rate Pre-Set Workouts Special Workouts Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: Fitness Test Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance... - Page 7 Attach the safety lanyard to your waistband. Place the safety key on the key holder. Set up your workout and press Stop the treadmill by reducing speed to 2 mph, then press PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Starting Stopping Your...
- Page 8 The treadmill will not operate if the lanyard is not attached. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide chapter One: Basic Operation at any time to begin keys to adjust numeric...
-
Page 9: Manual Operation
You can keep adjusting your workout setup by repeatedly pressing . Your workout starts only when you press PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide chapter One: Basic Operation for manual workout. Now either , or press... -
Page 10: Heart Rate Monitoring
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. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Monitoring Your Heart Rate Chest Strap... -
Page 11: Contact Heart Rate
These workouts work best with the extra accuracy gained from a chest-contact heart rate monitoring system. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide A Note on CHR Accuracy CHR monitoring may be a bit less accurate than a chest strap, since the heart rate signals are much stronger at the chest. - Page 12 Walking intervals with incline alternate between hills and nearly flat in two-minute segments. Speed changes are permanent; incline changes affect the current two-minute segment only. Changes in Incline Pre-Set Workouts chapter One: Basic Operation PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Pre-Set Workouts Walking: Calorie Burn Walking:...
- Page 13 Changes in Speed Zero-grade gradually increases speed then decreases speed, changing once per minute. Grade changes are permanent; speed changes affect the current one-minute segment only. Changes in Speed PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Walking Running: Speed Intervals Walking...
-
Page 14: Heart Rate Control
Chapter Two Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: Fitness Test Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance Heart Rate Control In This Chapter: Easy Steps to a HRC Workout Important Points About HRC HRC Introduction Workout Setup... - Page 15 See the “Monitoring Your Heart Rate” section in Chapter 1 for a guide to proper usage. It is not recommended that you use the contact heart rate system for HRC workouts. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Workout Introduction...
- Page 16 Two types of HRC are available on the PS900 + PS1100. Time-based constant HRC: pick a target heart rate and exercise for the amount of time you select. Cruise Control: while in any workout, set your current heart rate as your target heart rate by pressing a single key.
-
Page 17: Workout Setup
HRC model. • Adjust your target heart rate at any time during your workout by pressing needed, and pressing your target, you are limited to a 5 bpm change. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide at any time to accept will exit using the keys as again. If you are lowering... - Page 18 Make sure you breath smoothly and regularly. Talking during your workout usually causes heart rate spikes of five beats per minute or more, so avoid talking as much as possible. Maintain a smooth walking or running motion. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Important Points About...
- Page 19 Important Points About HRC chapter Two: Heart Rate Controlled Workouts A grounded outlet is critical for the HRC system to function properly. Use a dedicated 115 VAC, grounded outlet to help prevent interference. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide...
-
Page 20: User Workouts
Chapter Three User Workouts In This Chapter: Record and Run User Workouts Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: Fitness Test Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance... - Page 21 During a manually-controlled workout, the PS900 + PS1100 treadmills always "record" the changes you make in speed or incline. The PS900 +PS1100 can save up to two User Workouts that you can "play back" to use as custom-designed workouts. Note that this workout recording only takes place when you use the default manual mode settings;...
- Page 22 chapter four Fitness Test In This Chapter: Gerkin Fitness Test Accuracy of the Gerkin Test Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: Fitness Test Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance...
- Page 23 8%. When your heart rate reaches 85% of your age-predicted maximum, the test waits for your heart rate to exceed the target for 15 seconds, then terminates the test. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide About the Gerkin Test key.
- Page 24 VO2max value of individual firefighters. ” However, for the fitness enthusiast who is interested in monitoring their fitness level, the Gerkin test can be used to measure progress over time. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Accuracy of the Gerkin Test...
- Page 25 Chapter Five Designing An Exercise Program In This Chapter: What is the F.I.T. Concept? Using the F.I.T. Concept Your F.I.T. Program Establishing and Maintaining Fitness Weight & Sports Training Programs Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: Fitness Test Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program...
- Page 26 Inability to maintain a smooth, rhythmic motion suggests that your speed and/or elevation may be too great. If you feel out of breath before you have exercised 12 minutes, you are probably exercising too hard. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide What is the F.I.T. Concept?
- Page 27 The initial goal for aerobic training is 12 continuous minutes. Increase your workout time approximately one or two minutes per week until you are able to maintain 20-30 continuous minutes at your target heart rate. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide...
- Page 28 "Exercise above 75 percent of the maximum heart rate may be too strenuous unless you are in excellent physical condition. Exercising below 60 percent gives your heart and lungs little conditioning." PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Using the F.I.T. Concept...
- Page 29 A good suggestion is a minimum of three minutes. Perspiration on your brow is a good indicator of a thorough warm-up. The older you are, the longer your warm-up period should be. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Beginning Your Exercise...
- Page 30 Alternate exercise with periods of rest until you can sustain 12 continuous minutes of exercise at 60-65 percent of your maximum heart rate. Begin exercising in three to five minute sessions. Your F.I.T. Program Chapter Five: Designing an Exercise Program PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide...
- Page 31 For weight control, how long and how often you exercise is more important than how hard you exercise. Exercise four to five times a week. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Establishing Aerobic Fitness...
- Page 32 Consult your physician before continuing. Remember, every workout should begin with a warm-up and finish with a cool-down. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Sports Training...
-
Page 33: Care And Maintenance
Chapter Six Care & Maintenance In This Chapter: Treadbelt Lubrication and Cleaning Treadbelt Adjustment Treadbelt Tension Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: Fitness Test Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance... - Page 34 Please note based on your exercise regimen/activity you may be required to lubricate the belt with approved TRUE Fitness lubrication more frequently than a traditional belt for premium performance. Please contact your dealer to obtain the proper lubricants.
-
Page 35: Treadbelt Adjustment
3 - Let the machine run for several minutes to check the alignment. (Belt alignment does not need to be perfect.) If more correction is needed, turn the adjustment bolt 1/4 turn and check again. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Treadbelt Adjustment Expert Service... - Page 36 Note: Be sure to run on treadbelt to ensure that the it does not shift while under load. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide...
-
Page 37: Target Heart Rate Chart
Appendix A Target Heart Rate Chart A Guide to Help You Pick an Initial Target Heart Rate... - Page 38 Appendix A Target Heart Rate Chart Remember to check with your physician before beginning any exercise program. They can help determine an appropriate target heart rate. Note: Medications often affect heart rate. PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide...
-
Page 39: Appendix B
Appendix B METs Table How Speed and Incline Affect Workload, Expressed in METs... - Page 40 Appendix B Chart for Mets PS900, PS1100 Treadmill Owner’s Guide...
-
Page 41: Appendix C
Appendix C Specifications The Size and Performance Attributes of Your PS900 + PS1100... - Page 42 Step-Up Height Regulatory Approvals Warranty Appendix C PS900 + PS1100 Machine Specifications 115 Volt @ 15 Amp Dedicated (NEMA 5-15 Power Receptacle) Melamine Laminated 1” Medium Density Fiberboard 5 – Calorie Burner, Speed Interval, Cardio Challenge, Speed, Incline, Elapsed Time, Distance, Pace, Heart Rate, Time Remaining, METs, Calories, Target Heart Rate 6 –...
- Page 43 F o u n d e d 1 9 8 1 865 Hoff Road St. Louis, MO 63366 800.426.6570 truefitness.com ©2008 TRUE Fitness TRUE is a registered trademark of TRUE Fitness. Specifications subject to change. 071508...