Page 2 - Thank You For Selecting A True Treadmill
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Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s 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 3 2 - The Console Describes each key and display window. page 11 3 - Basic Operation How to get the treadmill st...
Page 5 - chapter one
I n tr oduc tIon Introduction In This Chapter: Model Differences Where to Go From Here chapter one C hapter 1: Introduction C hapter 2: The Console C hapter 3: Basic Operation C hapter 4: Operation in Greater Detail C hapter 5: Heart Rate Control Workouts C hapter 6: User Programs C hapter 7: Design...
Page 8 - Top Features
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e I n tr oduc tI on Top Features one : I ntroduCtIon Z9 and Z9.1 • Deep-blue backlit LCD display with 10 x 28 progress matrix • Dot-matrix LCD message center • Four pre-set workout programs • User programs • Heart rate control For you...
Page 9 - Where to go from Here; Where to
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e I n tr oduc tIon Where to go from Here one : I ntroduCtIon Chapter 1: Introduction. Introduces key features, as well as a guide on where to go next in this manual. Chapter 2: The Console. Describes each console key and display windo...
Page 10 - Where to Go From Here
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e Where to Go From Here one : I ntroduCtIon 8 I n tr oduc tI on 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 ME...
Page 13 - The Console; chapter two
The Console In This Chapter: Lower Console Z9 and Z9.1 Console Z8.1 Console Z8 Standard Console chapter two Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 11 C hapter 1: Introduction C hapter 2: The Console C hapter 3: Basic Operation C hapter 4: Operation in Greater Detail C ha...
Page 16 - and
14 t he c onsole Z9 and Z9.1 t wo : t he C onsole D istanc e M iles tr av eled in 0.01 mile incr emen ts up to 9.99 miles , or 0.10 mile incr emen ts past 10 miles . C an also be set to coun t do wn. Gr ade Incline in per cen t g rade in 0. % incr emen ts . Time Time remaining in your w or kout. (T ...
Page 18 - Z8 Standard Console; Standar
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e Z8 Standard Console two : B asIC o peratIon 1 t he c onsole D istanc e M iles tr av eled in 0.01 mile incr emen ts up to 9.99 miles , or 0.10 mile incr emen ts past 10 miles . C an also be set to coun t do wn. Gr ade Incline in per ...
Page 21 - Basic Operation; 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 chapter t...
Page 23 - Starting Your Treadmill
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s 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 Starting Your Treadmill three : B asIC o peratIon Straddle the treadbelt by placing your feet on the straddle covers. Attach the lanyard to your clothing at roughly waist height. Place the safety key on the key...
Page 24 - Adjusting Speed and Incline
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 22 B as Ic o per a tI on Adjusting Speed and Incline three : B asIC o peratIon 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 the numeric ...
Page 25 - Setting Your Weight
s toppIng Y our t readMIll s afelY s ettIng Y our W eIght Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 2 B asIc o pera tIon Setting Your Weight three : B asIC o peratIon Incline Control : use either the up and down keys by themselves to change incline. Or, enter a target incli...
Page 26 - Calorie Expenditure Calculations; a n
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 24 B as Ic o per a tI on Calorie Expenditure Calculations three : B asIC o peratIon True treadmills use the calorie expenditure formula as described in Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription from the American College of Sp...
Page 27 - Heart Rate Monitoring
u sIng the h eart r ate t ransMItter s trap M onItorIng Y our h eart r ate Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 2 B asIc o pera tIon Heart Rate Monitoring three : B asIC o peratIon The Z8 and Z9 Series ( except the Z8 and Z9 Non) can monitor your heart rate when you we...
Page 28 - The Heart Rate Display
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 2 B as Ic o per a tI on The Heart Rate Display three : B asIC o peratIon Once you start your workout, your heart rate will be displayed in beats per minute. The contact heart rate system lets you monitor your heart rate without wear...
Page 31 - chapter four
Operation in Greater Detail In This Chapter: Pre-Set Program Operation Tuning Your Workout Pre-Set Program Profiles chapter four Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 29 C hapter 1: Introduction C hapter 2: The Console C hapter 3: Basic Operation C hapter 4: Operation i...
Page 33 - Workout Setup
Workout Setup four : o peratIon In G reater d etaIl Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 1 Confirm that the body weight setting is correct. If it is not, adjust it with the or numeric keys and press . For a Quick Start, simply press . The treadmill belt will start movi...
Page 34 - Pre-Set Program Details
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 2 o per a tI on In g r ea ter d eta Il Pre-Set Program Details four : o peratIon In G reater d etaIl Press any Express Command key to select a program. (To get more program options, including re-selecting Manual, use the keys.)... ....
Page 35 - Tuning Your Workout
Tuning Your Workout four : o peratIon In G reater d etaIl Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 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 the previou...
Page 36 - Pre-Set Program Profiles; Hill Interval Workout; Weight Loss Workout
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e Pre-Set Program Profiles four : o peratIon In G reater d etaIl 4 o per a tI on In g r ea ter d eta Il 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 ...
Page 37 - Cardiovascular; Speed Interval
Pre-Set Program Profiles four : o peratIon In G reater d etaIl Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e o pera tIon In g r eater d eta Il 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...
Page 39 - chapter five
Heart Rate Control Workouts In This Chapter: HRC Workout Introduction 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 Examples of Walking Workouts Examples of Run...
Page 41 - HRC Introduction; hrc
HRC Introduction f Ive : h eart r ate C ontrol w orkouts Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 9 True’s heart rate control (HRC) workouts let the treadmill monitor your relative exercise intensity by way of your heart rate, then automatically adjust the workload to keep...
Page 42 - HRC Types and a Workout Quick-Guide
t he e asY s teps to a h eart r ate c ontrol W orkout Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s 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 fIve : h eart r ate C ontrol w orkouts 40 1 - Put on a Polar or compatible transmitter chest strap as described on page 25. 2 - Pick the HRC w...
Page 43 - Choices During Workout Setup
Choices During Workout Setup fIve : h eart r ate C ontrol w orkouts Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 41 The time and distance accumulated during warmup are not counted against your selected workout time or distance; those values start at zero when the treadmill r...
Page 44 - During Your Workout; hrc s
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e During Your Workout fIve : h eart r ate C ontrol w orkouts 42 To raise your heart rate in HRC mode, speed will always increase until maximum speed is attained, followed by incline (if incline is used in the workout). To lower your h...
Page 45 - Tips and How HRC Works
Tips and How HRC Works fIve : h eart r ate C ontrol w orkouts Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 4 This is the simplest way to enter target heart rate training. While in manual or any program you can enter Target Heart Rate Control by simply pressing the Target HRC/C...
Page 46 - Examples and Cruise Control
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e Examples and Cruise Control fIve : h eart r ate C ontrol w orkouts 44 1 - Enter HRC at 3.5 mph and 4% incline to allow a maximum speed of 3.5 mph and 8% incline. 2 - Enter HRC at 4.2 mph and 6% incline to allow a maximum speed of 4....
Page 47 - More Examples
More Examples fIve : h eart r ate C ontrol w orkouts Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 4 continue to have intermittent heart rate display problems, consult your local service technician, as the transmitter strap batteries may be low. Make sure you breath smoothly an...
Page 49 - chapter six; User Programs
chapter six 4 User Programs In This Chapter: How to Record and Run User Programs Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e C hapter 1: Introduction C hapter 2: The Console C hapter 3: Basic Operation C hapter 4: Operation in Greater Detail C hapter 5: Heart Rate Control Wor...
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 Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a...
Page 55 - requency: How Often You Exercise
The F.I.T. Concept Defined seven : d esIGnInG an e xerCIse p roGram Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e The workout portion of your exercise program consists of three major variables: Frequency, Intensity, and Time. F requency: How Often You Exercise You should exerci...
Page 56 - METs
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s 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 seven : d esIGnInG an e xerCIse p roGram 4 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 a...
Page 59 - Workout: Brisk and Rhythmic Exercise
Your F.I.T. Program Continued seven : d esIGnInG an e xerCIse p roGram Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e Workout: Brisk and Rhythmic Exercise The workout trains and conditions your heart, lungs, and muscles to operate more efficiently. Increase exercise in response ...
Page 60 - Establishing and Maintaining Fitness
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e Establishing and Maintaining Fitness seven : d esIGnInG an e xerCIse p roGram 8 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 da...
Page 61 - Weight and Sports Training Programs
s ports t raInIng Weight and Sports Training Programs seven : d esIGnInG an e xerCIse p roGram Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 9 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 ...
Page 63 - chapter eight
Care and Maintenance In This Chapter: Maintenance Schedule Calibration Error Codes E6 Level and Blink Codes Diagnostics 1 chapter eight Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e C hapter 1: Introduction C hapter 2: The Console C hapter 3: Basic Operation C hapter 4: Operati...
Page 65 - Maintenance Schedules
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e C are and M aintenan C e CAUTION Servicing is to be done with appliance disconnected from the supply circuit. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove the plug from the outlet. To extend the life and appeara...
Page 67 - Calibration
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e C are and M aintenan C e The Incline and Speed Calibration mode is used to troubleshoot and cali- brate the treadmill. Calibration will cause the treadmill to speed up to 15 mph and incline up to 15%. CAUTION: Keep area under the tr...
Page 68 - Error Codes
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e C ar e and M ain tenan C e Or to indicate an error in speed or incline: INVALID INCLINE DATA (bAd grad dAtA) INVALID SPEED DATA (bAd SPd dAtA) CALIBRATION ABORTED: (CAL StOP) NO SPEED SENSOR (nO SPd SEnS) 4. Remove and replace Safet...
Page 69 - E6 Level and Blink Codes
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e C are and M aintenan C e The failure code displayed will be “E-5 Sensor” when receiving the E5 Sen- sor error, enter diagnostic mode and check the error log. Below is a list of status display codes. When the drive is faulted, the St...
Page 70 - Diagnostics
Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 8 C ar e and M ain tenan C e Your TRUE Z-Series treadmill is equipped with built in diagnostic capabili- ties to assist in configuring, maintaining and servicing your treadmill. The Field Diagnostic mode provides total hours, distan...
Page 73 - chapter nine
Important Safety Instructions In This Chapter: Review for Your Safety chapter nine 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: User Programs C hapter 6: Heart Rate Control Workouts C hapter 7: Designing an Exercis...
Page 79 - 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 Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e
Page 82 - chr
a ppendIx a - t arget h eart r ate c hart 80 Because CHR is already trying to detect a fainter signal compared to a chest strap, it takes less of a vertical heart position to cause it to stop working. Depending on the CHR system, somewhere between 3% and 5% of the population cannot be picked up by a...
Page 85 - METs Table; How Speed and Incline Affect Workload,; appendix b
METs Table How Speed and Incline Affect Workload, Expressed in METs appendix b Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 8
Page 89 - The Metabolic Formulas Behind Energy; appendix c
METs Explanation and Formulas The Metabolic Formulas Behind Energy Expenditure Estimates appendix c Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 8
Page 91 - Met
a ppendIx c - Met s e xplanatIon and f orMulas Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 89 As stated earlier, the MET is a unit of exercise measurement that takes into account body weight. Since energy expenditure in a weight-bearing exercise such as running, walking, or s...
Page 93 - Specifications; The Size and Performance Attributes of Your; appendix d
Specifications The Size and Performance Attributes of Your Z8 or Z9 Series Treadmill appendix d Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 91
Page 97 - Glossary; Definitions of common terms used; appendix e
Glossary Definitions of common terms used throughout this document appendix e Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ' s G u i d e 9
Page 105 - Bibliography; References and Selected Readings; bibliography
Bibliography References and Selected Readings bibliography Z 8 a n d Z 9 S e r i e s T r e a d m i l l O w n e r ’ s G u i d e 10