Page 2 - Thank You For Selecting A True Treadmill
Intensive quality controlstandards guaranteeexcellence in every phase of production,resulting in the finesttreadmills available inthe marketplace. True treadmills are consistently rated #1 for their smooth, quietand comfortable performance. Today,True is the choice forworkouts among beginners, rehab...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; 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
Table of Contents 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 1 - Introduction Introduces key features, as well as a guide to where to go next in this manual. page 1 2 - The Console Describes each key and display window. page 9 3 - Basic Operation How to get the treadmill star ted and stop...
Page 5 - Model Differences; chapter one
Introduction In This Chapter: Model Differences Top Features Where to Go From Here chapter one 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 1 C HAPTER 1: Introduction C HAPTER 2: The Console C HAPTER 3: Basic Operation C HAPTER 4: Operation in Greater Detail C HAPTER 5: Hear t Rate Control ...
Page 7 - NTR
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 3 I NTR ODUCTION Model Differences I NTRODUCTION Your new 550 ZTX treadmill, the finest home treadmill everproduced, is part of a family of three treadmills with a varietyof combinations of features. Since this owner's guide coversall three model...
Page 8 - Top Features
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 4 I NTR ODUCTION Top Features I NTRODUCTION Cardiointeractive (CI) model adds: w larger 14 x 50 pixel tri-color LED matrix display w motorized S.O.F.T. Select deck softness adjustment Your 550 ZTX treadmill has all the expected features of apremi...
Page 9 - More on Top Features
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 5 I NTR ODUCTION More on Top Features I NTRODUCTION User Programs: record up to three different workouts simplyby using Manual mode — thetreadmill remembers each oneindividually so you can use themlater as your own customprogrammed workout. (See ...
Page 10 - For Your Safety
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 For Your Safety I NTRODUCTION 6 I NTR ODUCTION For your maximum safety and comfort, make sure youread Chapter 9, Important Safety Instructions. Chapter 2: The Console . Describes each console key and display window. Chapter 3: Basic Operation . H...
Page 11 - Where to Go From Here
Where to Go From Here I NTRODUCTION 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 7 I NTR ODUCTION 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 ...
Page 13 - Lower Console; chapter two
The Console In This Chapter: Lower Console Cardiointeractive (CI) Model Console HRC Model Console Programmed Model Console chapter two 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 9 C HAPTER 1: Introduction C HAPTER 2: The Console C HAPTER 3: Basic Operation C HAPTER 4: Operation in Greater...
Page 15 - eadmill Owner’s Guide; Lower Console - Common to all Models
Lower Console T HE C ONSOLE 550ZTX T r eadmill Owner’s Guide 11 T HE C ONSOLE Select/Enter Accepts workoutparameters, andtoggles the dualfunction displays. Speed Slow/Fast Adjusts speed in 0.1 mphincrements. Also used toset weight and otherworkout parameters. Stop/Pause Stops the belt andpauses work...
Page 16 - Cardiointeractive Model
550ZTX T r eadmill Owner’s Guide Cardiointeractive Model B ASIC O PERA TION 12 T HE C ONSOLE Distance Miles traveled in 0.01mile increments up to9.99 miles, or 0.10mile increments past10 miles. Can also beset to count down. Grade Incline in percent gradein 0.5% increments. Time Time remaining in you...
Page 17 - Model; HRC Model Console
HRC Model T HE C ONSOLE 550ZTX T r eadmill Owner’s Guide 13 T HE C ONSOLE Distance Miles traveled in 0.01mile increments up to9.99 miles, or 0.10mile increments past10 miles. Can also beset to count down. Grade Incline in percent gradein 0.5% increments. Time Time remaining in yourworkout. (This ise...
Page 18 - Programmed Model; Programmed Model Console
550ZTX T r eadmill Owner’s Guide Programmed Model B ASIC O PERA TION 14 T HE C ONSOLE Distance Miles traveled in 0.01mile increments up to9.99 miles, or 0.10mile increments past10 miles. Can also beset to count down. Grade Incline in percent gradein 0.5% increments. Time Time remaining in yourworkou...
Page 19 - chapter three
Basic Operation In This Chapter: Starting Your Treadmill Safely Speed and Incline Adjustment Stopping your Treadmill Safely Setting Your Weight A Note About Calorie Expenditure Calculations Monitoring Your Heart Rate Using the Heart Rate Transmitter Strap The Treadmill’s Heart Rate Display The S.O.F...
Page 21 - Starting Your Treadmill
Starting Your Treadmill B ASIC O PERATION 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 17 B ASIC O PERA TION Straddle the treadbelt by placing your feet on the straddlecovers. Attach the lanyard to your clothing atroughly waist height. Place the safety key on the key holderon the console. S...
Page 22 - Adjusting Speed and Incline
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 Adjusting Speed and Incline B ASIC O PERATION 18 B ASIC O PERA TION Speed Control : use either the and keys by themselves to change speed. Or, to quickly go to a specific speed... ...enter a target speed with thenumeric keys... ...then press the ...
Page 23 - Stopping and Setting Your Weight
Stopping and Setting Your Weight B ASIC O PERATION 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 19 B ASIC O PERA TION Incline Control : use either the and keys by themselves to change incline. Or, enter atarget incline with the numerickeys, then press the smallEnter key, and then press the ...
Page 24 - Calorie Expenditure Calculations; A N
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 Calorie Expenditure Calculations B ASIC O PERATION 20 B ASIC O PERA TION True treadmills use the calorie expenditure formula asdescribed in Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription from the American College of Sports Medicine.This is the ...
Page 25 - Heart Rate Monitoring
Heart Rate Monitoring B ASIC O PERATION 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 21 B ASIC O PERA TION The 550 ZTX treadmill (models HRC and CI) can monitor yourheart rate when you wear the transmitter strap provided. Itwill display it as a digital beats-per-minute readout, and it isver...
Page 26 - The Heart Rate Display
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 The Heart Rate Display B ASIC O PERATION 22 B ASIC O PERA TION Before you start your workout, as you stand on or near thetreadmill, you will know the treadmill is properly receivingyour heart rate signal by the flashing LEDs in the Heart Ratewind...
Page 29 - Workout Setup; chapter four
Operation in Greater Detail In This Chapter: Workout Setup Pre-Set Program Operation Tuning Your Workout Pre-Set Program Profiles chapter four 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 25 C HAPTER 1: Introduction C HAPTER 2: The Console C HAPTER 3: Basic Operation C HAPTER 4: Operation i...
Page 32 - Pre-Set Program Details
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 28 O PERA TION IN G REA TER D ET AIL Pre-Set Program Details O PERATION IN G REATER D ETAIL Press any ExpressCommand key to select aprogram. (To get moreprogram options, includingre-selecting Manual, use the keys.)... ...adjust the starting level...
Page 33 - Tuning Your Workout
Tuning Your Workout O PERATION IN G REATER D ETAIL 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 29 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 thepreviously selected progra...
Page 34 - Pre-Set Program Profiles; Hill Interval Workout; Weight Loss Workout
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 Pre-Set Program Profiles O PERATION IN G REATER D ETAIL 30 O PERA TION IN G REA TER D ET AIL Level Speed (MPH) Grade (%) Min Max Min Max 1 2.0 2.4 1.0 4.0 2 2.2 2.8 1.5 5.0 3 2.6 3.2 2.0 6.0 4 3.0 3.6 3.0 7.0 5 3.4 4.2 4.0 8.0 6 3.8 4.6 5.0 9.0 7...
Page 35 - Cardiovascular Workout; Speed Interval Workout
Pre-Set Program Profiles O PERATION IN G REATER D ETAIL 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 31 O PERA TION IN G REA TER D ETAIL Level Speed (MPH) Grade (%) Min Max Min Max 1 2.0 2.4 1.0 4.0 2 2.2 2.8 0.5 5.0 3 2.6 3.2 0.5 6.0 4 3.0 3.6 1.0 7.0 5 3.4 4.2 1.0 8.0 6 3.8 4.6 1.0 9.0 7 ...
Page 37 - chapter five
Hear t Rate Control Workouts In This Chapter: HRC Workout Introduction Four Kinds of Heart Rate Control Workouts The Easy Steps to a Heart Rate Control Workout More Details on Interval HRC Tips on the Warm Up Stage How the HRC System Controls Your Heart Rate Examples of HRC Workouts Cruise Control E...
Page 39 - HRC Introduction; HRC
HRC Introduction H EART R ATE C ONTROL W ORKOUTS 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 35 True's patented heart rate control workout allows you to limitboth speed and incline for your safety andcomfort. While wearing a Polar or compatiblechest transmitter strap, the treadmilladjusts ...
Page 40 - HRC Types and a Workout Quick-Guide
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 HRC Types and a Workout Quick-Guide H EART R ATE C ONTROL W ORKOUTS 36 Your 550 treadmill has many different kinds of heart ratecontrolled workouts: Time-based constant heart rate control: pick a target heart rate and exercise for an amount of ti...
Page 41 - Choices During Workout Setup
Choices During Workout Setup H EART R ATE C ONTROL W ORKOUTS 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 37 5 - Warm up. At the beginning of an HRC workout, the treadmill is in full Manual control mode.Gradually increase your work level to slowlyraise your heart rate to within 10 beats per...
Page 42 - During Your Workout
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 During Your Workout H EART R ATE C ONTROL W ORKOUTS 38 w Pressing any key other than or will exit HRC mode. w Adjust your target heart rate at any time during your workout by pressing , using the keys as needed, and pressing again. If you are low...
Page 43 - Tips and How HRC Works
Tips and How HRC Works H EART R ATE C ONTROL W ORKOUTS 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 39 Increase speed and incline gradually to slowly increase yourheart rate to within 10 bpm of your target. For best results,you should take about five minutes to get to that point. The treadm...
Page 44 - Examples and Cruise Control
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 Examples and Cruise Control H EART R ATE C ONTROL W ORKOUTS 40 1 - A user who physically cannot walk over 2.5 mph can safely use heart rate control byentering maximum speed of 2.5 in an HRCworkout. 2 - A runner can run up to a speed of 10 mph, wi...
Page 45 - More Examples
More Examples H EART R ATE C ONTROL W ORKOUTS 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 41 If you enter the HRC stage below 5 mph, the speed you enterwill be the maximum speed of your workout. If you like towalk at a maximum speed of 3.8 mph, you should enter HRCat 3.8 mph. If you enter ...
Page 46 - Important Points About HRC
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 Important Points About HRC H EART R ATE C ONTROL W ORKOUTS 42 The heart rate monitor transmitter strap provided with yourtreadmill should be worn directly against your skin at aboutone inch below the pectoral muscles/breast line. Womenshould be c...
Page 47 - HRC Safety
HRC Safety H EART R ATE C ONTROL W ORKOUTS 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 43 Two users wearing the same kind of transmitter at the sametime and in close proximity may cause false heart rate displayreadings. Use only the transmitter provided with your True HRCTreadmill or a Pol...
Page 49 - chapter six; How to Record and Run User Programs
chapter six User Programs In This Chapter: How to Record and Run User Programs 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 45 C HAPTER 1: Introduction C HAPTER 2: The Console C HAPTER 3: Basic Operation C HAPTER 4: Operation in Greater Detail C HAPTER 5: Hear t Rate Control Workouts C HAPT...
Page 53 - chapter seven
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 seven 5 5 0 Z T X T r e a d m i l l O w...
Page 56 - 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 More F.I.T. Concept Overview D ESIGNING AN E XERCISE P ROGRAM 52 As your fitness level improves, you will need to increase yourworkout intensity in order to reach your target heart rate. Thefirst increase may be necessary after two to four weeks ...
Page 60 - Establishing and Maintaining Fitness
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 Establishing and Maintaining Fitness D ESIGNING AN E XERCISE P ROGRAM 56 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 r...
Page 61 - Weight and Sports Training Programs
Weight and Sports Training Programs D ESIGNING AN E XERCISE P ROGRAM 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 57 Exercise four to five times a week. Try to reach and maintain 60-75 percent of your maximumheart rate with moderate exercise. Exercise for 30-45 minutes at 60-65 percent of y...
Page 63 - Treadbelt Lubrication; chapter eight
Care and Maintenance In This Chapter: Treadbelt Lubrication Regular Cleaning Treadbelt Adjustment Treadbelt Tension chapter eight 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 59 C HAPTER 1: Introduction C HAPTER 2: The Console C HAPTER 3: Basic Operation C HAPTER 4: Operation in Greater Det...
Page 65 - Lubrication and Cleaning
Lubrication and Cleaning C ARE AND M AINTENANCE 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 61 Your True treadmill is constructed of quality materials andmanufactured to provide many years of faithful service.Simple routine cleaning and a preventive maintenanceprogram will extend the life ...
Page 66 - Treadbelt Adjustment
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 Treadbelt Adjustment C ARE AND M AINTENANCE 62 Expert service and maintenance at a reasonable cost areavailable through your factory-trained, authorized True dealer.The dealer maintains a stock of repair and replacement partsand has the technical...
Page 67 - Treadbelt Tension
Treadbelt Tension C ARE AND M AINTENANCE 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 63 To assure maximum life of the treadbelt, roller and drivemotor, make sure the treadbelt tension is set correctly. (Yourtreadbelt has been properly tensioned at the factory.) Turn both rear roller adjust...
Page 68 - Troubleshooting Guide
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 Troubleshooting Guide C ARE AND M AINTENANCE 64 C ARE AND M AINTENANCE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Circuit breaker ontreadmill tripswhen the powercord is pluggedinto wall. Circuit breaker ontreadmill tripswhen inputtingspeed and starting. A. Damaged m...
Page 70 - Error Codes
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 Error Codes C ARE AND M AINTENANCE 66 E1:INCLINE Incline moving when not commanded to. E1:RANGE Difference between zero position and maximum incline not sufficient. E1:STALL Incline not moving when commanded to. E2:OVERSPEED This error occurs whe...
Page 71 - Service Messages
Service Messages C ARE AND M AINTENANCE 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 67 The following service messages will be displayed as theyoccur, as well as for the subsequent six safety key insertions.These messages will be displayed until a key is pressed. Everytime these messages ar...
Page 73 - chapter nine
Impor tant Safety Instructions In This Chapter: chapter nine C HAPTER 1: Introduction C HAPTER 2: The Console C HAPTER 3: Basic Operation C HAPTER 4: Operation in Greater Detail C HAPTER 5: User Programs C HAPTER 6: Hear t Rate Control Workouts C HAPTER 7: Designing an Exercise Program: The F.I.T. C...
Page 75 - Review for Your Safety
Review for Your Safety I MPORTANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS 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 71 When using this treadmill, basic precautions should alwaysbe followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this treadmill. Consult your physician before beginning ...
Page 79 - A Guide to Help You Pick an Initial; appendix a
Target Hear t Rate Char t A Guide to Help You Pick an Initial Target Heart Rate appendix a 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 75
Page 83 - METs Table; How Speed and Incline Affect; appendix b
METs Table How Speed and Incline Affect Workload, Expressed in METs appendix b 79 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 - The Metabolic Formulas Behind Energy; appendix c
METs Explanation and Formulas The Metabolic Formulas Behind Energy Expenditure Estimates appendix c 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 83
Page 89 - MET
A PPENDIX C - MET S E XPLANATION AND F ORMULAS 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 85 The MET is a unit of exercise measurement that takes intoaccount body weight. Since energy expenditure in a weight-bearing exercise such as running, walking, or stairclimbing isdirectly proportion...
Page 91 - Specifications; The Size and Performance Attributes; appendix d
Specifications The Size and Performance Attributes of Your 550ZTX Treadmill appendix d 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 87
Page 95 - Bibliography; References and Selected Readings; bibliography
Bibliography References and Selected Readings bibliography 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 91
Page 99 - Colophon; Document Credits and Specifications; colophon
Colophon Document Credits and Specifications colophon 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 95
Page 101 - OLOPHON
C OLOPHON 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 97 Written, directed, and produced by Bob Starr . Design, page layout, headings, graphics, photography, andspecial effects by Jay Doyle . Information architecture by Jay Doyle with Bob Starr . Cover photography and design by the Orca Pa...
