Page 2 - Thank You For Selecting True
Thank You For Selecting True “Our original goal was to build the world’s best fitness equipment, and today we believe we’re doing it!” -Frank Trulaske In 1981, Frank Trulaske launched TRUE Fitness®, and began manufacturing hand- crafted treadmills. His team’s obsession with quality has propelled TRU...
Page 3 - PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide; Review for Your Safety
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 3 Review for Your Safety Important Safety Instructions When using this exercise machine, basic precautions should always be followed, which includes the following: Read and understand all instructions and warnings prior to use. Obtain a medical exam before beginning...
Page 4 - Quick Start
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 4 Starting Up Quick Start Pausing Your Workout Changing the Data Display • Begin pedaling. • The display will light up and prompt you for your weight, workout selection, and workout time. • Enter your workout parameters and press , or immediately press for a quick s...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 5 Table of Contents Quick Start.....................................................................................................................4 1. Riding Your Bike....................................................................................................
Page 6 - Chapter One; Riding Your Bike; Getting Comfortable
Chapter One Riding Your Bike In This Chapter: Getting Comfortable Riding Efficiently & Comfortably Using the Chest Strap Using Contact Heart Rate Getting the Best Results Possible Chapter 1: Riding Your Bike Chapter 2: The DisplayChapter 3: Pre-Set WorkoutsChapter 4: Heart Rate ControlChapter 5:...
Page 8 - Riding Efficiently & Comfortably
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 8 Most riders will find a comfort/efficiency sweet spot at a pedal cadence around 80 rpm. More serious riders desiring maximum performance typically pedal at around 100 rpm. For electromechanical and safety reasons, the bike will not provide the fully requested work...
Page 9 - Using the Chest Strap
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 9 Using the Chest Strap Chapter One: Riding Your Bike Monitoring Your Heart Rate The PS50 bike has two ways of monitoring your heart rate: 1. By using a chest strap that transmits your heart rate to the bike via radio. 2. By using the metal contact heart rate pads o...
Page 11 - Using Contact Heart Rate
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 11 Using Contact Heart Rate Chapter One: Riding Your Bike The CHR system lets you monitor your heart rate without wearing a strap. Gently grasp the contact heart rate pads as shown below. When the system detects your hands, a red heart will appear in the Heart Rate ...
Page 12 - Getting the Best Results Possible
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 12 Getting the Best Results Possible Chapter One: Riding Your Bike For Best Results 1. Exercise with smooth body motions. Avoid excessive body motion, especially in your arms and upper body. 2. Breathe smoothly and regularly, and avoid talking. (Talk - ing will caus...
Page 13 - Chapter Two; The Display
Chapter Two The Display In This Chapter: The Display The Upper Panel The Lower Panel Chapter 1: Riding Your Bike Chapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Pre-Set WorkoutsChapter 4: Heart Rate ControlChapter 5: Creating an Exercise ProgramChapter 6: Care and Maintenance
Page 14 - Your Display
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 14 Your Display Chapter Two: The Display The bike display has two jobs: to let you control the bike operation, and to give you feedback about your workout. The controls are simple and designed to be foolproof; it’s hard to press a “wrong” key. You can monitor eight ...
Page 15 - The Upper Panel
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 15 The Upper Panel Chapter Two: The Display Time: The amount of time remaining in your workout. If you press , this becomes elapsed time: how long you’ve been working out so far.* Work Level: The selected workout level. Distance: An estimate of how far you would hav...
Page 16 - The Lower Panel
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 16 The Lower Panel Chapter Two: The Display Start: Starts a workout Workload: Adjusts work- load up and down. Keys repeat if held down. Enter: Accepts the current data entry. Pre-set Workouts: Selects desired workout profile. Random: Generates a different workout pr...
Page 17 - Chapter Three; How These Modes Work
Chapter Three Pre-Set Workouts In This Chapter: How These Modes Work Workout Profiles Chapter 1: Riding Your BikeChapter 2: The Display Chapter 3: Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 4: Heart Rate ControlChapter 5: Creating an Exercise ProgramChapter 6: Care and Maintenance
Page 19 - Workout Profiles; Cardio Challenge
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 19 Workout Profiles Chapter Three: Pre-Set Workouts Workout Profiles Cardio Challenge Fat Burn Hills
Page 20 - Chapter Four; Heart Rate Control; HRC Introduction
Chapter Four Heart Rate Control In This Chapter: HRC Introduction How These Modes Work HRC Programs Important Points About HRC Chapter 1: Riding Your BikeChapter 2: The DisplayChapter 3: Pre-Set Workouts Chapter 4: Heart Rate Control Chapter 5: Creating an Exercise ProgramChapter 6: Care and Mainten...
Page 23 - HRC Workouts
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 23 The PS50 bike has two types of heart rate control: • Constant: pick a target heart rate, and the bike will control your workout from the very beginning so that you reach your target within five to seven minutes. • Cruise Control: while in any program, set your cu...
Page 24 - Important Points About HRC
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 24 Target Heart Rate Tips The heart rate monitor transmitter strap should be worn according to the guidelines in Chapter 1 . If the transmitter strap is adjusted or moved while exercising, heart rate monitoring may be temporarily affected. If communication is lost f...
Page 25 - Chapter Five; Creating An; Establishing and Maintaining Fitness
Chapter Five Creating 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 Control & Weight and Sports Training Chapter 1: Riding Your BikeChapter 2: The DisplayChapter 3: Pre-Set WorkoutsChapter...
Page 26 - What is
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 26 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. Improvements are si...
Page 29 - Beginning
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 29 Your F.I.T. Program Chapter Five: Creating an Exercise Program Beginning Your 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 minu...
Page 31 - Establishing & Maintaining Fitness; Managing
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 31 Establishing & Maintaining Fitness Chapter Five: Creating an Exercise Program Establishing Aerobic Fitness Maintaining Aerobic Fitness Managing Weight If you can sustain 12 but not 20 continuous minutes of exercise in your target heart rate zone: Exercise thr...
Page 32 - Weight & Sports Training Programs; Sports
PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide 32 Weight & Sports Training Programs Chapter Five: Designing an Exercise Program Sports Training 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. Her...
Page 33 - Chapter Six; Care and Maintenance; How to Care for Your Bike
Chapter Six Care and Maintenance In This Chapter: How to Care for Your Bike Chapter 1: Riding Your BikeChapter 2: The DisplayChapter 3: Pre-Set WorkoutsChapter 4: Heart Rate ControlChapter 5: Creating an Exercise Program Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance
Page 35 - TArget Heart Rate Chart
Page 37 - Specifications; Appendix B
