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 fitness industry and has created one of America’s oldest, largest and most respected fitness equipment manufacturer...
Page 3 - Review for Your Safety
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 Review for Your Safety I MPORTANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS 1 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...
Page 5 - Quick Start Guide; Before Your
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 Quick Start Guide 3 Before Your Workout During Your Workout Quick Start into a manual workout by pressing , or set up a different workout by pressing a workout key and adjusting the setting as necessary. You can keep fine-tuning your workout ...
Page 6 - Table of Contents
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 ...
Page 7 - Model Differences
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...
Page 8 - Starting And Stopping the Treadmill Safely; Starting And
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 ...
Page 9 - Basic Operation; Heart Rate Monitoring; chapter one
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...
Page 10 - Using the Keyboard; Using the
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...
Page 11 - Manual; Manual & Operation Guide
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...
Page 13 - Contact Heart Rate; Contact; For Best
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...
Page 14 - Workouts; Special Workouts
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...
Page 15 - Walking and
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...
Page 16 - Classic Pre-Set Workouts
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...
Page 18 - chapter two
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...
Page 19 - HRC Introduction; HRC
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...
Page 20 - Easy Steps; Easy Steps to a Heart Rate Control Workout
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...
Page 21 - Important Points About HRC
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 22 - User Programs; How to Record and Run User Programs; chapter three
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
Page 23 - How To
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...
Page 25 - Cable Connections; chapter four
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:...
Page 28 - chapter five
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 ...
Page 29 - requency: How Often You Exercise
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...
Page 30 - METs; ime: How Long You 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 ...
Page 32 - Beginning
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...
Page 33 - Workout: Brisk and Rhythmic Exercise
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...
Page 34 - Establishing and Maintaining Fitness
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...
Page 35 - Weight and Sports Training Programs; Sports
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 ...
Page 36 - chapter six
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 ...
Page 37 - Lubrication and Cleaning; Treadbelt
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...
Page 38 - Treadbelt Adjustment; Expert
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 ...
Page 39 - Treadbelt Tension
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...
Page 40 - A Guide to Help You Pick an Initial Target; appendix a
Target Heart Rate Chart A Guide to Help You Pick an Initial Target Heart Rate appendix a 43
Page 42 - METs Table; How Speed and Incline Affect Workload,; appendix b
METs Table How Speed and Incline Affect Workload, Expressed in METs appendix b 47
