TRUE PS500 - Manuals

Front Section Safety instructions, Quick Start Guide, Model Differences and Starting and Stopping the Treadmill Safely. page 1 1 - Basic Operation page 9 2 - Heart Rate Control Workouts page 19 3 - User Programs How to record and run User Programs. page 23 4 - TV/Video Systems page 27 5 - Designing ...

Model Differences Your new treadmill is part of the True Performance Series treadmills. 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 L...

P E R F O R M A N C E S E R I E S O W N E R ’ S G U I D E Starting And Stopping the Treadmill Safely 7 Place your feet on the straddle covers. 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 ...

Basic Operation In This Chapter: Heart Rate Monitoring Special Workouts Classic Pre-Set Workouts chapter one Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control WorkoutsChapter 3: User WorkoutsChapter 4: Audio and Video SystemsChapter 5: Designing an Exercise ProgramChapter 6: Care and Maintena...

P E R F O R M A N C E S E R I E S O W N E R ’ S G U I D E Using the Keyboard C HAPTER O NE : B ASIC O PERATION 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 Weig...

Press Quick Start: Start the treadbelt at 0.5 mph at the default workout time of 30 minutes. OR... Setting Time or Distance Targets: Enter your weight and press . Now either enter a workout time and press , or press to be prompted for a target distance. You can keep adjusting your workout setup by r...

Contact Heart Rate C HAPTER O NE : B ASIC O PERATION Contact Heart Rate (CHR) The contact heart rate (CHR) system lets you monitor your heart rate without wearing a strap. Gently grasp the contact heart rate pads. When the system detects your hands, the Heart Rate label will start flashing in time w...

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. Change workout levels during you...

Zero-grade walking or running intervals are in one-minute segments . Grade changes are permanent; speed changes affect the current one-minute segment only. Zero-grade gradually increases speed then decreases speed, changing once per minute . Grade changes are permanent; speed changes affect the curr...

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; the new Hills workout h...

Heart Rate Control Workouts In This Chapter: HRC Workout Introduction The Easy Steps to a Heart Rate Control Workout Important Points About HRC chapter two Chapter 1: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User WorkoutsChapter 4: Audio and Video SystemsChapter 5: Designing...

P E R F O R M A N C E S E R I E S O W N E R ’ S G U I D E HRC Introduction C HAPTER T WO : H EART R ATE C ONTROL W ORKOUTS HRC Workout Introduction True’s heart rate control (HRC) workouts let the treadmill monitor your relative exercise intensity by way of your heart rate, then automatically adjust...

21 P E R F O R M A N C E S E R I E S O W N E R ’ S G U I D E Easy Steps to a Heart Rate Control Workout Easy Steps to a Heart Rate Control Workout C HAPTER T WO : H EART R ATE C ONTROL W ORKOUTS 1. Press the Heart Rate Control key. Press . 2. Adjust your desired workout time. Press . 3. Adjust the t...

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....

User Programs In This Chapter: How to Record and Run User Programs chapter three Chapter 1: Basic OperationChapter 2: Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: Audio and Video SystemsChapter 5: Designing an Exercise ProgramChapter 6: Care and Maintenance 23

Create a User Program 1. Press User Program Key ������������� on console. 2. Select User 1 or 2 by pressing key once or twice (there are two user programs available). 3. Enter your desired workout time and begin using treadmill in a manually-controlled workout. 4. The treadmill will “record” any cha...

Audio and Video System for the PS 500/700 Treadmills In This Chapter: Audio & Video System Cable Connections chapter four Chapter 1: Basic OperationChapter 2: Heart Rate Control WorkoutsChapter 3: User Workouts Chapter 4: Audio and Video Systems Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise ProgramChapter 6:...

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 five Chapter 1: Basic OperationChapter ...

P E R F O R M A N C E S E R I E S O W N E R ’ S G U I D E The F.I.T. Concept Defined C HAPTER F IVE : D ESIGNING AN E XERCISE P ROGRAM The workout portion of your exercise program consists of three major variables: Frequency, Intensity, and Time. F requency: How Often You Exercise You should exercise...

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. Never exceed your target heart rate zone. Increase the speed and/or incline on the treadmill to ...

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 lev...

P E R F O R M A N C E S E R I E S O W N E R ’ S G U I D E Your F.I.T. Program Continued C HAPTER F IVE : D ESIGNING AN E XERCISE P ROGRAM Workout: Brisk and Rhythmic Exercise The workout trains and conditions your heart, lungs, and muscles to operate more efficiently. Increase exercise in response t...

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. Begin with 12 continuous minutes. I...

P E R F O R M A N C E S E R I E S O W N E R ’ S G U I D E Weight and Sports Training Programs C HAPTER F IVE : D ESIGNING AN E XERCISE P ROGRAM 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 ...

Care and Maintenance In This Chapter: Treadbelt Lubrication Regular Cleaning Treadbelt Adjustment Treadbelt Tension chapter six Chapter 1: Basic OperationChapter 2: Heart Rate Control WorkoutsChapter 3: User WorkoutsChapter 4: Audio and Video Systems Chapter 5: Designing an Exercise Program Chapter ...

Lubrication and Cleaning C HAPTER S IX : C ARE AND M 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 electric...

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 ...

Treadbelt Tension C HAPTER S IX : C ARE AND M AINTENANCE 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 s...

Target Heart Rate Chart A Guide to Help You Pick an Initial Target Heart Rate appendix a 43

METs Table How Speed and Incline Affect Workload, Expressed in METs appendix b 47