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  • Page 1 CS8.0 CS6.0 CS4.0 Treadmill Owner's Manual truefitness.com / 800.426.6570 / 1.636.272.7100...
  • Page 2 Thank You For Selecting True In 1981, Frank Trulaske launched While TRUE has expanded TRUE Fitness®, and began its line of products, manufacturing premium intensive quality control hand-crafted treadmills. standards guarantee excellence in every His team’s obsession with phase of production.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Review for Your Safety Important Safety Instructions When using this exercise machine, 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 a cold or fever. Warning: to reduce the risk of burns, fire and electric shock and injury to persons, follow these instructions: Danger: To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug the...
  • Page 4 Review for Your Safety Important Safety Instructions Other safety precautions: Close supervision is necessary when the treadmill is being used by or near children, or disabled persons. Use this treadmill only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Page 5: Quick Start

    Quick Start Guide Before Quick Start into a manual workout by pressing , or set up a Your different workout by selecting a workout and adjusting settings if Workout necessary. Use keys or numeric keys and press to accept each setting. Adjust speed or incline at any time by using the dedicated speed During and incline keys on the control pod or keyboard.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Quick Start ....................5 1. Basic Operation..................7 2. The Console.....................17 3.User Workouts..................22 4. HRC (Heart Rate Control)..............24 5. Fitness Tests....................33 6. Fan Accessory..................37 7. Designing an Exercise Program............39 8. Care and Maintenance................47 Appendix A....................51 Maximum Heart Rate + Target Heart Rate Appendix B....................53 METs Table Appendix C....................55...

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    chapter one Basic Operation In This Chapter: Using the Keyboard Manual Operation Heart Rate Monitoring Contact Heart rate Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: The Console Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: HRC (Heart Rate Control) Chapter 5: Fitness Tests Chapter 6: Fans Chapter 7: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 8: Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 8 Using the Keyboard chapter one: basic operation Selecting Workouts: Press any of the workout keys and press Using the to begin your workout using the default settings. Keyboard Before pressing , you may adjust other settings like Workout Time and Body Weight, pressing after adjusting each setting.

  • Page 9: Manual Operation

    Manual Operation chapter one: basic operation Important: QuickSpeed keys change speed with a single key QuickSpeed press, so take care in the keys you press. Press , lighting the enable LED. Now the numeric keys function as speed change keys from 1 mph to 9 mph. QuickSpeed is functional in any workout except fitness tests and HRC.

  • Page 10: Heart Rate

    Heart Rate Monitoring chapter one: basic operation This treadmill can monitor your heart rate using either a chest Monitoring strap or the metal grips on the hand rails (called contact heart Your rate or CHR pads). A chest strap transmits your heart rate to Heart RAte the treadmill via radio, and the CHR pads connect to a special computer circuit to extract your heart rate.
  • Page 11 CHR (Contact Heart Rate) chapter one: basic operation The CHR system lets you monitor your heart rate without Contact wearing a strap. Heart Rate (CHR) Gently grasp the contact heart rate pads as shown below. When the system detects your hands, the Heart Rate label will start flashing in time with your heart beat.
  • Page 12 CHR (Contact Heart Rate) chapter one: basic operation 1. Exercise with smooth body motions. For Best CHR Results 2. Breathe smoothly and regularly, and avoid talking. (Talking will cause unrepresentative heart rate spikes of 5 to 10 bpm.) 3. Grip the pads lightly, not tightly. 4.
  • Page 13 Pre-Set Workouts chapter one: basic operations Each workout has a four-minute warm up and a two-minute cool Pre-Set down. Speed or grade changes stay in effect until the next change Workouts is requested by the program. Changing the default workout time adds or removes segments;...
  • Page 14 Pre-Set Workouts chapter one: basic operations Zero-grade walking or running intervals are in one-minute Walking segments. Grade changes are permanent; speed changes affect the current one-minute segment only. Running: Speed Intervals Changes in Speed Zero-grade gradually increases speed then decreases speed, Walking changing once per minute.
  • Page 15 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 ontrast to the four new pre-set workouts. Other differences are explained below in the individual workout sections.
  • Page 16 Pre-Set Workouts chapter one: basic operations Different from Speed Intervals 2 with the speed changing in Sports varying amounts. Training When the treadmill is changing to a new target speed, the Actual matrix display readout will display the actual speed. As the Speed speed is changing, the message center will display Display...

  • Page 17: The Console

    chapter two The Console In This Chapter: Keyboard Function Display Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: The Console Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: HRC (Heart Rate Control) Chapter 5: Fitness Tests Chapter 6: Fans Chapter 7: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 8: Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 18 Keyboard Function chapter two: the console CS4.0 Treadmill Keyboard Activate Quickspeed Enables the numeric Clear Entry keys to function as Clears entry on speed change keys diplay. from 1 mph to 9 mph. This is functional in Numeric Keys any workout except Direct entry of fitness tests and heart numeric data.
  • Page 19 Display chapter two: the console CS4.0 Treadmill Display CS Treadmill Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 20 Keyboard Function chapter two: the console Activate Quickspeed CS8.0, CS6.0 Treadmill Enables the numeric keys to function as Keyboard speed change keys from 1 mph to 9 mph. This is functional in Numeric Keys any workout except Direct entry of fitness tests and heart numeric data.
  • Page 21 Display chapter two: the console CS8.0, CS6.0 Treadmill Display CS Treadmill Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 22: User Workouts

    chapter three User Workouts In This Chapter: How to Record and Run User Workouts Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: The Console Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: HRC (Heart Rate Control) Chapter 5: Fitness Tests Chapter 6: Fans Chapter 7: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 8: Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 23 How to Record & Run User Workouts chapter three: user workouts During a manually-controlled workout, the CS treadmill always How to “records” the changes you make in speed or incline. It can save Record and up to three User Programs Run User Workouts Note that this workout recording only takes place when you...
  • Page 24 chapter four HRC (Heart Rate Conrol)® In This Chapter: HRC Introduction HRC Types and a Workout Guide During Your workout Tips and How HRC Works Examples of HRC Workouts Walking & Running Workouts Important Points About HRC HRC Safety Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: The Console Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: HRC (Heart Rate Control)

  • Page 25: Hrc (Heart Rate Control)

    HRC Introduction chapter four: HRC TRUE’s HRC workouts let the treadmill monitor your relative exercise intensity by way of your heart rate, then automatically Workout adjust the workload to keep you at your target heart rate and Introduction thus your desired exercise intensity.
  • Page 26 HRC Types and a Workout Guide chapter four: HRC Time-based constant HRC: pick a target heart rate and exercise The Easy for an amount of time you select. Steps to an HRC Cruise Control: while in any workout, set your current heart Workout rate as your target heart rate by pressing a single key.
  • Page 27 During Your Workout chapter four: HRC • Pressing any key other than will exit During HRC mode. Your Workout • Adjust your target heart rate at any time during your workout by pressing , using the keys as needed, and pressing again. If you are lowering your target, you are limited to a 5 bpm change.
  • Page 28 Tips and How HRC Works chapter four: HRC Tips on the Increase speed and incline gradually to slowly increase your Warm Up heart rate to within 10 bpm of your target. For best results, you Stage should take about five minutes to get to that point. The treadmill operates in a manual control mode during the warm-up stage.

  • Page 29: Cruise Control

    Examples of HRC Workouts chapter four: HRC 1 - A user who physically cannot walk over 2.5 mph Examples of can safely use heart rate control by entering maximum speed of 2.5 in an HRC workout. Workouts 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 30 Walking & Running Workouts chapter four: HRC If you enter the HRC stage below 5 mph, the speed you enter How Cruise will be the maximum speed of your workout. If you like to walk Control at a maximum speed of 3.8 mph, you should enter HRC at 3.8 Determines mph.
  • Page 31 Important Points About HRC chapter four: HRC The heart rate monitor transmitter strap provided with your Important treadmill should be worn directly against your skin at about one Points inch below the pectoral muscles/breast line. Women should be About HRC careful to place the transmitter below their bra line.
  • Page 32 Use a Polar® brand standard transmitter or compatible transmitter. TRUE's HRC is patented under USPTO #5,462,504. If your heart rate exceeds your target by 12 beats, there will be a HRC Safety 30% MET reduction in workload to reduce your heart rate.

  • Page 33: Fitness Tests

    chapter five Fitness Tests In This Chapter: Gerkin Fitness Test Accuracy of the Gerkin Test Military Fitness Tests Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: The Console Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: HRC (Heart Rate Control) Chapter 5: Fitness Tests Chapter 6: Fans Chapter 7: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 8: Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 34: Gerkin Fitness Test

    Gerkin Test point. The version of the Gerkin The Gerkin protocol starts Protocol that TRUE uses in its at 4.5 miles per hour at a exercise machines is the new 0% incline. It then increases equation of 205.8 – 0.685*age.
  • Page 35 Accuracy of the Gerkin Test chapter five: fitness tests The scientific journal, Occupational Medicine, published Accuracy of a study in 2004 on the accuracy of the Gerkin test. The the Gerkin conclusion: Test “The Gerkin treadmill protocol overpredicts VO max in healthy men and women and, therefore, should not be used for predicting VO max in individual firefighters, particularly if...
  • Page 36 Military Fitness Tests chapter five: fitness tests Each of the four service branches has their own fitness test Military protocol. All of them work in the same basic way: you input Fitness personal information, then run a set distance as fast as you can. Tests A score will then be displayed based on the scoring table for the chosen protocol.

  • Page 37: Fan Accessory

    chapter six Fans In This Chapter: Fan Accessory Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: The Console Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: HRC (Heart Rate Control) Chapter 5: Fitness Tests Chapter 6: Fans Chapter 7: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 8: Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 38 Fan Accessory chapter six: fans The fans have two speeds and an Off button. The default is low Fans on speed. Treadmills MEDIUM HIGH CS Treadmill Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 39 chapter seven Designing an Exercise Program In This Chapter: The F.I.T. Concept Defined Utilizing the F.I.T. Concept Beginning your F.I.T. Program Establishing and Maintaining Fitness Weight & Sports Training Programs Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: The Console Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: HRC (Heart Rate Control) Chapter 5: Fitness Tests Chapter 6: Fans...
  • Page 40 The F.I.T. Concept Defined chapter seven: designing an exercise program The workout portion of your exercise program consists of three What is major variables: Frequency, Intensity, and Time. the F.I.T. Concept? Frequency: How Often You Exercise You should exercise three to five times a week to improve your cardiovascular and muscle fitness.
  • Page 41 The F.I.T. Concept Defined chapter seven: 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 42 You may wish to keep an F.I.T. Concept exercise log to monitor your progress. You can get valuable fitness benefits from your TRUE Your Fitness Treadmill. Using the treadmill regularly may increase the Program ability of your heart and lungs to supply oxygen and nutrients to exercising muscles over an extended period of time.
  • Page 43 Beginning Your F.I.T. Program chapter seven: 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 44 Beginning Your F.I.T. Program chapter seven: 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 45 Establishing and Maintaining Fitness chapter seven: designing an exercise program 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 Maintaining heart rate with moderate rhythmic exercise.
  • Page 46 Weight & Sports Training Programs chapter seven: designing an exercise program Here are some tips to achieving your weight management Managing goal: Weight Consume most of your dietary calories at breakfast and lunch, and eat a light dinner. Do not eat close to bedtime. Exercise before meals.

  • Page 47: Designing An Exercise Program

    chapter eight Care & Maintenance In This Chapter: Regular Cleaning Calibration Treadbelt Adjustment Belt and Deck Maintenance Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: The Console Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: HRC (Heart Rate Control) Chapter 5: Fitness Tests Chapter 6: Fans Chapter 7: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 8: Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 48: General Cleaning

    Regular Cleaning chapter eight: Care and Maintenance Caution: except for the areas described below, all service on this treadmill should be performed by a qualified fitness equipment technician. During the warranty period, please contact your dealer for service. The treadmill console and handrails should be wiped down General with a clean, dry towel after every workout.
  • Page 49 Maintenance performance. For average use of your treadmill, TRUE recommends you lu- bricate under the treadbelt once per year. For heavy use, which is more than 10 hours per week, TRUE recommends lubricat- ing every three months.

  • Page 50: Treadbelt Adjustment

    Treadbelt Adjustment chapter eight: Care and Maintenance Your treadmill's running belt has been properly aligned at the Treadbelt factory. However, when the treadmill is used on an uneven Adjustment surface, please follow these instructions: 1 - Stand beside the treadmill, place the safety key onto the control panel and follow operating instructions for running the treadmill at 5 mph.

  • Page 51: Appendix A

    appendix a Target Heart Rate Chart A Guide to Help You Pick an Initial Target Heart Rate...
  • Page 52 appendix a Target Heart Rate Chart CS Treadmill Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Mets Table

    appendix b METs Table How Speed and Incline Affect Workload, Expressed in METs...
  • Page 54 appendix b CS Treadmill Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Mets Explanation And Formula

    appendix c METs Explanation and Formulas A Note About Calorie Expenditure Calculations...
  • Page 56 A Note TRUE treadmills use the calorie expenditure formula as described in Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription About from the American College of Sports Medicine. This is the Calorie Expenditure most widely accepted formula for running and walking.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    appendix d Specifications The Size and Performance Attributes of Your CS Treadmill...
  • Page 58 CS8.0 CS6.0 CS4.0 Motor TRUE 5hp AC Max TRUE 5hp AC Max Drive TRUE 5hp AC Max Drive Drive Frame 11-Guage Heavy Duty 11-Guage Heavy Duty 11-Guage Heavy Duty Welded Steel Welded Steel Welded Steel Pedestals Hydroformed Steel...
  • Page 59 F o u n d e d 1 9 8 1 865 Hoff Road St. Louis, MO 63366 800.426.6570 www.truefitness.com 110308...

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