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  • Page 1 Treadmill Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 Thank You For Selecting True 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 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 300 lbs. Keep the top side of the moving surface clean and dry. Keep children and animals away. This treadmill is intended for residential use only. All exercise equipment is potentially hazardous.
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Front Section Safety instructions, Quick Start Guide, Model Differences and Starting and Stopping the Treadmill Safely. page 3 3 - User Programs How to record and run User Programs. page 23 PS 75 Treadmill Owner’s Guide 1 - Basic Operation page 9 4 - Designing an...

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Before Quick Start into a manual workout by pressing Your a different workout by pressing a workout key and adjusting the Workout setting as necessary. You can keep fine-tuning your workout setup by repeatedly During pressing Your when you press Workout Adjust speed or incline at any time by using the dedicated speed pressing a Quick Speed or Quick Incline key.
  • Page 7 Starting & Stopping Your Treadmill • Black-on-blue LCD data display • Dedicated workout and speed and incline keys. M a n u a l Ca lorie B u rn er Hill I n ter va ls Speed I n ter va ls (2) Speed R a mp-Up Place your feet on the straddle covers.

  • Page 8: Heart Rate Monitoring

    chapter one Basic Operations In This Chapter: Heart Rate Monitoring Special Workouts Classic Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 1: Basic Operations Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Programs Chapter 4: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 5: Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 9 Using the Keyboard CHAPTER ONE: BASIC OPERATIONS 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 setting.

  • Page 10: Manual Operation

    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 .

  • Page 11: Heart Rate

    Heart Rate Monitoring CHAPTER ONE: BASIC OPERATIONS 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 12: 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 as shown. When the system detects your hands, the Heart Rate label will start flashing in time with your heart beat.
  • Page 13 Special Workouts CHAPTER ONE: BASIC OPERATIONS Each workout has a four-minute warm up and a two-minute cool down. Speed or grade 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 14 Walking Zero-grade walking or running intervals are in one-minute segments. Grade changes are permanent; speed changes affect the Running: current one-minute segment only. Speed Intervals Walking 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.
  • Page 15 Classic Pre-Set Workouts CHAPTER ONE: BASIC OPERATIONS 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 16 Classic Pre-Set Workouts CHAPTER ONE: BASIC OPERATIONS Different from Speed Intervals 1 with the speed changing in Speed Intervals 2 varying amounts. PS 75 Treadmill Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Heart Rate Control Workouts

    The Easy Steps to a Heart Rate Control Workout Chapter 1: Basic Operations Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Programs Chapter 4: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 5: Care and Maintenance Heart Rate Control In This Chapter: HRC Workout Introduction Important Points About HRC chapter two...
  • Page 18 HRC Introduction CHAPTER TWO: HEART RATE CONTROL WORKOUTS 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 19: Rate Control

    Easy Steps to a Heart Rate Control Workout Easy 1. Press the Heart Rate Control key. Press Steps to a Heart 2. Adjust your desired workout time. Press Rate Control 3. Adjust the target heart rate. Press Workout 4. Adjust the maximum speed the treadmill will use during 5.
  • Page 20 Important Points About HRC CHAPTER TWO: HEART RATE CONTROL WORKOUTS 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 21: User Programs

    chapter three User Programs In This Chapter: How to Record & Run User Programs Chapter 1: Basic Operations Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Programs Chapter 4: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 5: Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 22 How to Record & Run User Programs How to Record & Run User Programs CHAPTER THREE: USER PROGRAMS CHAPTER THREE: USER PROGRAMS Create a User Program 1. Press User Program Key 2. Select User 1 or 2 by pressing key once or twice (there are two user programs available).
  • Page 23 How to Record & Run User Programs CHAPTER THREE: USER PROGRAMS Using a User Program 1. Press User Program display User 1 or User 2. Press 2. Enter desired workout time. Program will stretch or compress to fit originally recorded time to desired workout time.
  • Page 24 chapter four 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 Operations Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Programs Chapter 4: Designing an Exercise Program...
  • Page 25 The F.I.T. Concept Defined CHAPTER FOUR: DESIGNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM The workout portion of your exercise program consists of three major variables: Frequency, Intensity, and Time. Frequency: How Often You Exercise You should exercise three to five times a week to improve your cardiovascular and muscle fitness.
  • Page 26 More F.IT. Concept Overview CHAPTER FOUR: DESIGNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM 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 27 Utilizing the F.I.T. Concept CHAPTER FOUR: DESIGNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM The F.I.T. concept and chart are 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 28 Beginning Your F.I.T. Program CHAPTER FOUR: DESIGNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM 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 29 Your F.I.T. Program Continued CHAPTER FOUR: DESIGNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM 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 30 Establishing and Maintaining Fitness If you can sustain 12 but not 20 continuous minutes of Establishing exercise in your target heart rate zone: Aerobic Fitness 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 Maintaining rate with moderate rhythmic exercise.
  • Page 31 Weight and Sports Training Programs CHAPTER FOUR: DESIGNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM 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. 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 32: Care And Maintenance

    chapter five Care and Maintenance In This Chapter: Treadbelt Lubrication Regular Cleaning Treadbelt Adjustment Treadbelt Tension Chapter 1: Basic Operations Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Programs Chapter 4: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 5: Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 33 Lubrication and Cleaning CHAPTER FIVE: CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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 34: Treadbelt Adjustment

    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 factory.
  • Page 35 Treadbelt Tension CHAPTER FIVE: CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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.

  • Page 36: Target Heart Rate Chart

    Appendix A Target Heart Rate Chart A Guide to Help You Pick an Initial Target Heart Rate...
  • Page 37 Appendix A Target Heart Rate Chart PS 75 Treadmill Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 38 Appendix B METs Table How Speed and Incline Affect Workload, Expressed in METs...
  • Page 39 Appendix B PS 75 Treadmill Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 40 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. Rev1, SR 07-07...

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