True CS4.0, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...CS8 0 CS6 0 CS4 0 Treadmill Owner s Manual truefitness com 800 426 6570 1 636 272 7100 ...

Page 2: ...features state of the art manufacturing components and technological breakthroughs While TRUE has expanded its line of products intensive quality control standards guarantee excellence in every phase of production This results in the finest products available in the marketplace TRUE is the choice for cardio workouts among beginners rehab patients and top athletes world wide Today TRUE Fitness offe...

Page 3: ...the risk of burns fire and electric shock and injury to persons follow these instructions Danger To reduce the risk of electric shock always unplug the treadmill before cleaning Unplug it from the outlet when not in use and before any service is performed Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces Never operate this treadmill if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly ...

Page 4: ...se the treadmill near water or while wet Using this treadmill around a pool hot tub or sauna will void the warranty Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Allow only trained personnel to service this equipment Avoid the possibility of bystanders being struck or caught between moving parts by making sure that they are out of reach of this tr...

Page 5: ...sary Use keys or numeric keys and press to accept each setting Adjust speed or incline at any time by using the dedicated speed and incline keys on the control pod or keyboard Change data readouts by pressing Pause your workout by pressing 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 see Chapter 1 and ...

Page 6: ... Heart Rate Control 24 5 Fitness Tests 33 6 Fan Accessory 37 7 Designing an Exercise Program 39 8 Care and Maintenance 47 Appendix A 51 Maximum Heart Rate Target Heart Rate Appendix B 53 METs Table Appendix C 55 METs Explanation and Formula Appendix D 57 Specifications Specifications Features Software are subject to change ...

Page 7: ...tion Heart Rate Monitoring Contact Heart rate Pre Set Workouts Chapter 1 Basic Operation Chapter 2 The Console Chapter 3 User Workouts Chapter 4 HRC Heart Rate Control Chapter 5 Fitness Tests Chapter 6 Fans Chapter 7 Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance ...

Page 8: ... require settings adjustment Adjusting Settings Use the numeric keypad or the keys to adjust numeric settings Press to accept each settings adjustment Control Pod 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 L...

Page 9: ...ake care in the keys you press Press lighting the enable LED Now the numeric keys function as speed change keys from 1 mph to 9 mph QuickSpeed is functional in any workout except fitness tests and HRC Disable QuickSpeed by pressing again During workout set up set a correct body weight including clothes so the treadmill can better estimate your calorie expenditure ...

Page 10: ...lso allows you to use HRC 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 muscles breast line see picture Women should be careful to place t...

Page 11: ... the system detects your hands the Heart Rate label will start flashing in time with your heart beat During this time the system is analyzing and locking in your heart rate Within about 15 seconds your digital heart rate in beats per minute should be displayed Important The CHR System should only be used while walking at speeds of 4 mph or lower Above this speed the CHR accuracy is unavoidably unr...

Page 12: ...itoring When using an HRC workout it is best to use chest strap monitoring These workouts work best with the extra accuracy gained from a chest contact heart rate monitoring system A Note on CHR Accuracy CHR monitoring may be a bit less accurate than a chest strap since the heart rate signals are much stronger at the chest About 5 of the population cannot be picked up by any CHR system This is bec...

Page 13: ... for the workout you are using its LED will be lit adjusting the numeric level then pressing Change to a new pre set workout during your workout by pressing any of the pre set workout keys 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 Spe...

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

Page 15: ...ces are explained below in the individual workout sections Incline changes in varying amounts in contrast to the new Hills workout which 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 Incline Speed Pre Set Workouts chapter one basic operations Glute Buster Leg Shaper Cardio C...

Page 16: ...nging to a new target speed the matrix display readout will display the actual speed As the speed is changing the message center will display TARGET 12 0 MPH Once the treadmill reaches the new target speed the Speed readout will show the target speed Sports Training Actual Speed Display Pre Set Workouts chapter one basic operations ...

Page 17: ...nction Display chapter two Chapter 1 Basic Operation Chapter 2 The Console Chapter 3 User Workouts Chapter 4 HRC Heart Rate Control Chapter 5 Fitness Tests Chapter 6 Fans Chapter 7 Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance ...

Page 18: ...use Stops the belt and pauses workout If held for 3 seconds resets all workout information Start Quick Start Starts the belt and begins the workout Numeric Keys Direct entry of numeric data Enter Accepts workout parameters and toggles the dual function displays Activate Quickspeed Enables the numeric keys to function as speed change keys from 1 mph to 9 mph This is functional in any workout except...

Page 19: ...CS Treadmill Owner s Guide 19 Display chapter two the console CS4 0 Treadmill Display ...

Page 20: ... the belt and begins the workout Numeric Keys Direct entry of numeric data Enter Accepts workout parameters and toggles the dual function displays Activate Quickspeed Enables the numeric keys to function as speed change keys from 1 mph to 9 mph This is functional in any workout except fitness tests and heart rate control Keyboard Function chapter two the console Clear Entry Clears entry on diplay ...

Page 21: ...CS Treadmill Owner s Guide 21 CS8 0 CS6 0 Treadmill Display Display chapter two the console ...

Page 22: ...w to Record and Run User Workouts Chapter 1 Basic Operation Chapter 2 The Console Chapter 3 User Workouts Chapter 4 HRC Heart Rate Control Chapter 5 Fitness Tests Chapter 6 Fans Chapter 7 Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance ...

Page 23: ...ot choose a target workout time or distance Time must count up during your workout in order to be recorded Up to 36 changes in speed or incline can be recorded Each speed incline pair of changes must be separated by at least 30 seconds To save a manual workout press as you normally would to end your workout Now press and hold until the display shows Save User 1 You can save your workout in User 1 ...

Page 24: ...s and How HRC Works Examples of HRC Workouts Walking Running Workouts Important Points About HRC HRC Safety Chapter 1 Basic Operation Chapter 2 The Console Chapter 3 User Workouts Chapter 4 HRC Heart Rate Control Chapter 5 Fitness Tests Chapter 6 Fans Chapter 7 Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance ...

Page 25: ...nd emotional state Using heart rate to control workload takes the guesswork out of your workout settings Consult your physician before using HRC 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 safety and comfort See A...

Page 26: ...ters This includes target heart rate maximum treadbelt speed workout time or distance and maximum incline 4 Press 5 Warm up At the beginning of an HRC workout the treadmill is in full Manual Control mode Gradually increase your work level to slowly raise your heart rate to within 10 beats per minute bpm of your target heart rate 6 HRC stage Now the treadmill takes control of speed and incline keep...

Page 27: ... the keys as needed and pressing again If you are lowering your target you are limited to a 5 bpm change The time and distance accumulated during warm up are not counted against your selected workout time or distance those values start at zero when the treadmill reaches HRC mode This time and distance are accumulated into the workout summary data as is your cool down exercise During Your Workout ...

Page 28: ...work load gradually will allow you to enter the HRC stage without overshooting your target Warming up too fast may cause you to overshoot your target If this occurs it may take several minutes before the computer software can control your heart rate You may overshoot and undershoot your target for several minutes until stable control is achieved To raise your heart rate in HRC mode speed will alwa...

Page 29: ...et heart rate training While in manual or any program you can enter HRC by simply pressing the key Your current heart rate will be set as the target For best results you should be at least five minutes into your workout and warmed up This will allow Cruise Control to more accurately control your heart rate Remember you must be wearing a chest strap and your heart rate should be displayed in the He...

Page 30: ...m attainable speed in the HRC stage will be 7 mph If at any time you enter the HRC stage with incline you will have an additional 4 of incline available in the HRC stage If you enter the HRC stage at 1 incline your maximum attainable incline will be 5 If you do not enter the HRC stage with incline no incline will be available during the HRC stage of your workout Only speed will be used to control ...

Page 31: ...n is lost for 30 seconds the treadmill will automatically shut off 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 loca...

Page 32: ...itter or compatible transmitter TRUE s HRC is patented under USPTO 5 462 504 If your heart rate exceeds your target by 12 beats there will be a 30 MET reduction in workload to reduce your heart rate If your heart rate exceeds your target by 20 beats the unit will automatically shut off as a precautionary measure Be cautious when selecting your target heart rate so the 20 beat variance will not exc...

Page 33: ...Accuracy of the Gerkin Test Military Fitness Tests Chapter 1 Basic Operation Chapter 2 The Console Chapter 3 User Workouts Chapter 4 HRC Heart Rate Control Chapter 5 Fitness Tests Chapter 6 Fans Chapter 7 Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance ...

Page 34: ...ect the Gerkin test under the Advanced Options key Enter your age which is used to calculate your test termination point The Gerkin protocol starts at 4 5 miles per hour at a 0 incline It then increases speed or incline every 60 seconds For example at the seven minute mark the speed increases to 6 miles per hour while the incline raises to 8 When your heart rate reaches 85 of your age predicted ma...

Page 35: ... overpredicts VO2 max in healthy men and women and therefore should not be used for predicting VO2 max in individual firefighters particularly if VO2 max is a criterion for inclusion or exclusion from duty At this time a valid treadmill running test is needed for predicting the VO2 max value of individual firefighters However for the fitness enthusiast who is interested in monitoring their fitness...

Page 36: ...r the chosen protocol Warning You must take great care when running a maximal test on a treadmill As you tire your balance may diminish Always use extreme caution to prevent excessive fatigue Army Test 1 Enter sex 2 Enter age 3 Press Start to run 2 mile test Navy Test 1 Enter sex 2 Enter age 3 Enter above or below 5000 foot altitude 4 Press Start to run 1 5 mile test Air Force Test 1 Enter sex 2 E...

Page 37: ...er Fan Accessory Chapter 1 Basic Operation Chapter 2 The Console Chapter 3 User Workouts Chapter 4 HRC Heart Rate Control Chapter 5 Fitness Tests Chapter 6 Fans Chapter 7 Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance ...

Page 38: ...CS Treadmill Owner s Guide 38 Fan Accessory chapter six fans Fans on CS Treadmills The fans have two speeds and an Off button The default is low speed OFF MEDIUM HIGH ...

Page 39: ...t Beginning your F I T Program Establishing and Maintaining Fitness Weight Sports Training Programs Chapter 1 Basic Operation Chapter 2 The Console Chapter 3 User Workouts Chapter 4 HRC Heart Rate Control Chapter 5 Fitness Tests Chapter 6 Fans Chapter 7 Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance ...

Page 40: ... 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 ex...

Page 41: ...equivalent of six METs its energy demands are six times that of your resting state The MET is a useful measurement because it accounts for differences in body weight See Appendix B and 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 within your target heart range the greater the aerobic benefits To...

Page 42: ...r 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 43: ...for you Warning Consult your doctor 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 exhau...

Page 44: ...art 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 exercise several times a day to get into the habit of exercising Try to reach and...

Page 45: ... 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 per...

Page 46: ...sm 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 average healthy adults If you have pain or tightness in your chest an irregular heartbeat shortness of breath ...

Page 47: ...elt Adjustment Belt and Deck Maintenance chapter eight Chapter 1 Basic Operation Chapter 2 The Console Chapter 3 User Workouts Chapter 4 HRC Heart Rate Control Chapter 5 Fitness Tests Chapter 6 Fans Chapter 7 Designing an Exercise Program Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance ...

Page 48: ...ld be wiped down with a mild dilute soap solution Do not use any other kind of cleaner or solvent To extend the life and appearance of the treadmill perform the following tests and inspections weekly 1 Test all the keys 2 Inspect the power cord for frayed or damaged areas 3 Inspect the power cord ground plug 4 Inspect the circuit breaker to see if it is tripped 5 Inspect the treadbelt for proper t...

Page 49: ...n the balance bar control pod press and hold incline up and down The display should read CALIBRATION 3 Press Start The treadmill will slowly increase speed and incline to maximum values then decrease to zero 4 The display should read CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL If it does not repeat steps 1 3 If it still does not calibrate successfully call your dealer for service 5 Remove safety key to exit calibratio...

Page 50: ...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 clockwise 3 Let the machine run for several minutes to check the alignment Belt alignment does not need to be perfect If more correction is needed turn the adjustment bolt 1 4...

Page 51: ...Target Heart Rate Chart A Guide to Help You Pick an Initial Target Heart Rate appendix a ...

Page 52: ...CS Treadmill Owner s Guide 52 appendix a Target Heart Rate Chart ...

Page 53: ...METs Table How Speed and Incline Affect Workload Expressed in METs appendix b ...

Page 54: ...CS Treadmill Owner s Guide 54 appendix b ...

Page 55: ...METs Explanation and Formulas A Note About Calorie Expenditure Calculations appendix c ...

Page 56: ...ween running and walking Costill believes running requires 60 more energy than walking not 100 as calculated by the ACSM Using the same example Costill s calculations result in 496 cal hour for running 5 mph with 313 cal hour for walking 5 mph One potential source of calorie estimate error is that the treadmill doesn t know if you are running or walking so it has to make some assumptions It assume...

Page 57: ...Specifications The Size and Performance Attributes of Your CS Treadmill appendix d ...

Page 58: ...teel Hydroformed Steel HRC Cruise Con trol YES YES N A Pre Set Workouts 10 10 10 User Defined 3 3 3 Footprint 84 5 L x 37 W 84 5 L x 37 W 84 5 L x 37 W Running Surface 63 L x 23 W 63 L x 23 W 63 L x 23 W Incline 3 to 18 0 to 18 0 to 18 Speed 0 15 mph 0 24 kph 0 12 mph 0 19 kph 0 12 mph 0 19 kph Full Light Com mercial Warranty Frame Lifetime Motor 5 yrs Parts 3 yrs Labor 3 yr Frame Lifetime Motor 5...

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