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PS 75 Treadmill Owner’s Guide

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More F.IT. Concept Overview

CHAPTER FOUR: DESIGNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM

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 raise your heart rate to 

the level recommended by your doctor. The incline feature can be 

used to greatly increase the workload without increasing speed. 

METs

One MET is the amount of energy your body uses when you're 

resting. If a physical activity has an equivalent of 6 METs, its 

energy demands are 6 times that of your resting state. The MET is 

a useful measurement because it accounts for differences in body 

weight. See 

Appendix C 

for more details.

T

ime: How Long You Exercise

Sustained exercise conditions your heart, lungs, and muscles. The 

longer you are able to sustain exercise within your target heart 

range, the greater the aerobic benefits.

To begin, maintain two to three minutes of steady, rhythmic 

exercise and then check your heart rate.

The initial goal for aerobic training is 12 continuous minutes.

Increase your workout time approximately one or two minutes 

per week until you are able to maintain 20-30 continuous minutes 

at your training heart rate.

Summary of Contents for PS75

Page 1: ...Treadmill Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ent True is proud to Deliver The Best 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 industry and has created one of America s oldest largest and most respected fitness equipment manufacturers Over the years True has designed developed patented and fabricated many new...

Page 3: ...l faint dizzy or experience pain stop and consult your physician Obtain proper instruction prior to use Inspect the treadmill for incorrect worn or loose components and do not use until corrected replaced or tightened prior to use Do not wear loose or dangling clothing while using the treadmill Care should be used when mounting or dismounting the treadmill Read understand and test the emergency st...

Page 4: ...m user weight of 300 lbs Keep the top side of the moving surface clean and dry Keep children and animals away This treadmill is intended for residential use only All exercise equipment is potentially hazardous If attention is not paid to the conditions of equipment usage death or serious injury could occur ...

Page 5: ... Quick Start Guide Model Differences and Starting and Stopping the Treadmill Safely page 3 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 Designing an Exercise Program page 27 5 Care and Maintenance page 35 ...

Page 6: ...ng the setting as necessary You can keep fine tuning your workout setup by repeatedly pressing to go to the next setting Your workout starts only when you press Adjust speed or incline at any time by using the dedicated speed and incline keys on the lower keypad or by pressing a Quick Speed or Quick Incline key Change workouts during your workout by pressing a program key Pause your workout by pre...

Page 7: ...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 2 mph then press M a n u a l Ca lorie Bu rn er Hill I n terva ls Speed I n terva ls 2 Speed Ra mp Up Glu te Bu ster Leg Sha per Ca rdio Cha llen ge User P rogra ms HRC Cru i se Con trol Starting And Stopping Your Treadmill Safely ...

Page 8: ...is Chapter Heart Rate Monitoring Special Workouts Classic Pre Set Workouts Chapter 1 Basic Operations Chapter 2 Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3 User Programs Chapter 4 Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance 9 ...

Page 9: ...e that HRC workouts require settings adjustments Adjusting Settings Use the keys to adjust numeric settings Press to accept each settings adjustment Primary Controls During your workout press to stop the treadbelt and pause your workout Press to resume your workout Press and hold to clear your workout Change Data Display During your workout press to change the data displayed Safety Lanyard This ma...

Page 10: ...rt 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 repeatedly pressing Your workout starts only when you press ...

Page 11: ...s you valuable feedback on your effort level Chest strap monitoring also allows you to use Heart Rate Control the most advanced exercise control system available When you wear a Polar or compatible transmitter strap the treadmill will display your heart rate as a digital beats per minute bpm readout The transmitter strap should be worn directly against your skin about one inch below the pectoral m...

Page 12: ... to large muscle movements 1 Exercise with smooth body motions 2 Breathe smoothly and regularly and avoid talking Talking will cause unrepresentative heart rate spikes of 5 to 10 bpm 3 Grip the pads lightly not tightly 4 Make sure your hands are clean free of both dirt and hand lotions 5 See Appendix A for more details on Contact Heart Rate monitoring When using a Heart Rate Control workout it is ...

Page 13: ...ssing the workout key you are using adjusting the numeric level then pressing Change to a new pre set workout during your workout by pressing the Program Profile key repeatedly and pressing at your desired workout In a walking workout all speeds are under 4 mph Increasing levels increases speed from 2 to 4 mph and grade from 4 to 10 speed and grade stay constant in the work section Speed or grade ...

Page 14: ...de 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 current one minute segment only Changes in Speed Changes in Speed Walking and Running Speed Intervals Walking and Running Speed Ramp ...

Page 15: ...ile 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 has hills of the same size all throughout the workout Very similar to Hill Intervals with varying incline changes Similar to Speed Ramp except both speed and grade change Glute Buster Leg Shaper Cardio Challenge Incline S...

Page 16: ...Speed Intervals 2 Different from Speed Intervals 1 with the speed changing in varying amounts PS 75 Treadmill Owner s Guide 17 Classic Pre Set Workouts CHAPTER ONE BASIC OPERATIONS ...

Page 17: ...C Workout Introduction The Easy Steps to a Heart Rate Control Workout Important Points About HRC 19 Chapter 1 Basic Operations Chapter 2 Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3 User Programs Chapter 4 Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance ...

Page 18: ...diet and emotional state Using heart rate to control workload takes the guesswork out of your workout settings Consult your physician before using heart rate controlled workouts for advice on selecting a target heart rate range Also it is important to use the treadmill for several workouts in the manual mode while monitoring your heart rate Compare your heart rate with how you feel to ensure your ...

Page 19: ...line of 15 to take full advantage of the treadmill s performance 6 Press The treadmill will start at 0 5 mph If you do not adjust either speed or grade the treadmill will gradually increase these to raise your heart rate to your target heart rate Depending on your condition age and target heart rate this should take between 5 and 10 minutes You may also manually adjust speed and incline during the...

Page 20: ...sing communication may be temporarily affected The transmitter strap sends a low level radio signal to the treadmill so interference from other radio and sound waves including everything from cordless telephones to loudspeakers is possible The good news is that interference is usually quite brief If you continue to have intermittent heart rate display problems consult your local service technician...

Page 21: ... Programs In This Chapter How to Record Run User Programs 23 Chapter 1 Basic Operations Chapter 2 Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3 User Programs Chapter 4 Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance ...

Page 22: ... must be separated by at least 30 seconds Note on varying the workout time When you record a user program over a specified workout time the speed and incline changes are stored relative to that time What happens when you choose a user program that was recorded over 20 minutes but then change the playback time to 30 minutes The program stretches out over the longer time automatically scaling the sh...

Page 23: ...ess to fit originally recorded time to desired workout time 3 Press Clearing a User Program this will clear both user programs 1 Turn power off 2 Simultaneously depress the Start plus and minus keys 3 Turn on treadmill power switch on side of treadmill at right base Have someone help or use your foot to turn on power switch 4 Hold the 3 keys Start plus and minus for about ten seconds then release ...

Page 24: ...ur Fitness Program Determining Your Needs Beginning Your Exercise Program Establishing and Maintaining Aerobic Fitness Managing Weight Sports Training 27 Chapter 1 Basic Operations Chapter 2 Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3 User Programs Chapter 4 Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance ...

Page 25: ...n your heart muscle and condition your cardiovascular system Only your doctor can prescribe the target training heart range appropriate for your particular needs and physical condition Start with exercise that stimulates you to breathe more deeply Alternate days of moderate and easy exercise to help your body adapt to new levels of exertion without unnecessary strain If you are just beginning an e...

Page 26: ...t of energy your body uses when you re resting If a physical activity has an equivalent of 6 METs its energy demands are 6 times that of your resting state The MET is a useful measurement because it accounts for differences in body weight See Appendix C for more details Time How Long You Exercise Sustained exercise conditions your heart lungs and muscles The longer you are able to sustain exercise...

Page 27: ...ur fitness program The formula to calculate average maximum heart rate for one minute is 220 beats per minute minus your age To find your pulse locate a vein on your neck or inside your wrist then count beats for ten seconds then multiply by six See chart in Appendix A It s also important to know your target training zone or target heart rate The American Heart Association AHA defines target heart...

Page 28: ...ctor to establish the exercise intensity target heart rate zone appropriate for your age and condition before beginning any exercise program Warm Up Slow and Deliberate Exercise You are not warmed up until you begin to perspire lightly and breath more deeply Warming up prepares your heart and other muscles for more intense exercise and helps you avoid premature exhaustion Begin each workout by wal...

Page 29: ...ed Exercise Cooling down relaxes your muscles and gradually lowers your heart rate Slowly reduce your workload until your heart rate is below 60 percent of your maximum heart rate The cool down should last at least five minutes followed by some light stretching to enhance your flexibility Beginning a Fitness Program If you cannot sustain 12 continuous minutes in your target heart rate zone exercis...

Page 30: ...n sustain 20 continuous minutes in your target heart rate zone begin to increase the length and intensity of your workout Exercise four to six days a week or on alternate days Try to reach and maintain 70 85 percent of your maximum heart rate with moderate to somewhat hard exercise Exercise for 20 30 minutes Consistent aerobic exercise will help you change your body composition by lowering your pe...

Page 31: ... exercise will help suppress your appetite Take exercise breaks throughout the day to help increase metabolism calorie expenditure When you are training to improve strength and performance Exercise four to five days a week Alternate exercise days and intervals of hard to very hard exercise with easy to moderate exercise Exercise for 30 minutes or longer Warning these strategies are intended for av...

Page 32: ...apter Treadbelt Lubrication Regular Cleaning Treadbelt Adjustment Treadbelt Tension 35 Chapter 1 Basic Operations Chapter 2 Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter 3 User Programs Chapter 4 Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance ...

Page 33: ...ore than 10 hours per week True recommends lubricating every six months Please contact your dealer to obtain the proper lubricants Daily Perspiration should be wiped from the control console and treadmill surfaces after your workout Weekly You should wipe down your treadmill once a week with a water dampened soft cloth Be careful not to get excessive moisture between the edge of the overlay panel ...

Page 34: ...is used on an uneven surface please follow these instructions 1 Stand beside the treadmill place the safety key onto the control panel and follow operating instructions for running the treadmill at 5 mph 2 If the belt is off center to the right turn the left roller adjustment bolt counter clock wise 1 4 turn If the belt is off center to the left turn the left roller adjustment bolt 1 4 turn clockw...

Page 35: ...tment 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 sure to run on treadbelt to ensure that the treadbelt does not slip while under load Treadbelt Tension ...

Page 36: ...Target Heart Rate Chart A Guide to Help You Pick an Initial Target Heart Rate Appendix A 39 ...

Page 37: ...PS 75 Treadmill Owner s Guide Appendix A 40 Target Heart Rate Chart ...

Page 38: ...METs Table How Speed and Incline Affect Workload Expressed in METs Appendix B 41 ...

Page 39: ...PS 75 Treadmill Owner s Guide Appendix B 42 ...

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