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Cybex Arc Trainers

Cybex Arc Trainers are a great piece of fitness equipment.
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The development of the
elliptical trainer has
transformed the fitness
centers and gyms across
the country. The ability to
do a full body workout
with little or on impact
allows you to burn more
calories by exercising a
larger group of muscles
on your body. Elliptical
trainers are in many
cases replacing treadmills
in local gyms and YMCA’s.
When elliptical trainers
first appeared the feel of
the largest complaint came in the form of knee discomfort. Almost the
entire body motion on an elliptical trainer is through the knee. If you have a
preexisting knee injury then the use of an elliptical trainer was at times
uncomfortable.  Some people would even warm up their knees on a
treadmill prior to climbing on an elliptical trainer. However if you talk to
most elliptical trainer users you will find very few complaints. One
additional problem comes from users that lean to far forward while using
an elliptical machine. This puts undue strain on the back leading to cramps
or post exercise back pain. Correct posture while using any piece of
fitness equipment is important and this is especially true when using any
cross trainer.  Cybex has created a new cross trainer called the Arch
Trainer that seeks to change the fundamental motion used in most
ellipticals.

The Cybex Arc Trainer comes in several models all of which are
considered commercial grade fitness equipment. They are priced
accordingly with even the in home models exceeding $4000.00. Most
people first come in contact with the Cybex Arc Trainer in their local fitness
center or gym. Its flywheel is located at the front of the arc trainer just like
the older Cybex elliptical trainers. The location of the pedals appears to be
located slightly further to the back of the arc trainer then you would find on
many elliptical trainers. Upon mounting the arc trainer you almost
immediately find that you are standing in a more upright position. As you
begin to make your stride you will feel your hips doing more of the work.
Most people find that using the Cybex Arc Trainer is slightly more
comfortable then using some elliptical trainers. The incline feature of the
Cybex Arc Trainer is really nice and easy to use. A thirty minute workout
provides essentially the same workout as a top quality elliptical trainer with
adjustable incline features. It appears to work all the same muscle groups
that an elliptical trainer impact. The Cybex Arc Trainer handle bars work in
the same motion as your feet do. Basically as the left foot goes forward so
does the left handle bar in a very natural cross country skiing motion.

Cybex Arc Trainers are built to last and have lots of features that make
them a premier piece of fitness equipment. The console is nicely setup and
it has up to 12 exercise routines with varying resistance levels similar to
many quality elliptical trainers. The biggest drawback to the Cybex Arc
Trainer is the price. For the average fitness enthusiast it would be a major
investment to purchase a Cybex Arc Trainer for in home use. A quality
elliptical trainer provides the same exercise benefits as the Cybex Arc
Trainer at less that half the price. If you really want to use the Cybex Arc
Trainer as part of your exercise program we suggest you look for a fitness
center that already has them.   



                                          
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