True PS100 - Heart Rate Monitoring Methods

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Chapter 4: Programming &
Operation
Introduction:
You are now the owner of the most sophisticated Heart Rate Control treadmill available. TRUE HRC is unique
and patented. It accommodates users from rehabilitation to world class athletes, and all those in between. TRUE
HRC allows you to do a completely hands free heart rate controlled workout using speed, grade or both.
By training at a specic target heart rate, you can exercise at a more ecient cardiovascular level.
e TRUE HRC system is unique because you must enter the key parameters of your workout; target heart rate,
maximum speed, maximum grade, and time, prior to beginning your HRC workout. As you approach you target
heart rate, the treadmill’s computer automatically takes over and changes the speed and/or grade automatically to
keep you near your target heart rate. is gives you a completely “hands free” workout.
Heart Rate Monitoring:
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 you at your target heart rate and thus your
desired exercise intensity.
Your heart rate is a good measure of your body’s exercise stress level. It reects dierences in your physical
condition, how tired you are, the comfort of the workout environment, even your 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 safety and comfort.
A Note On Heart Rate Monitoring:
e chest strap produces a FM signal that the treadmill reads and registers your heart rate. e accuracy of a
reading may be aected when outside interference is present.
Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitoring:
Although this treadmill functions ne without using the heart rate monitoring
feature, this kind of monitoring gives you valuable feedback on your eort level.
Chest strap monitoring also allows you to use Heart Rate Control, the most
advanced exercise control system available.
When you wear a compatible transmitter strap, the treadmill will display your
heart rate as a digital beats-per-minute (bpm) readout.
e 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 the transmitter below their bra line.
Some moisture is necessary between the strap and your skin. Sweat from your
exercise works best, but ordinary tap water may be used prior to your workout if
desired.