Cybex International, Inc. Introduces the Arc Trainer, Satisfying the Growing Demands of the Commercial Fitness Facility Marketplace.Business Editors MEDWAY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2002 Defining a New Revolution in Cross Training Cybex International, Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange : CYB CYB Canada Year Book (Historical Collection) CYB Cayman Brac Island, Cayman Islands (Airport Code) CYB Cover Your Butt CYB Carlsbad Youth Baseball (Carlsbad, California) ) has again expanded its extensive line of quality fitness equipment to include the Arc Trainer(TM), a revolutionary new cross trainer. Featuring Advanced Stride Technology(TM), the Arc Trainer is defining a new revolution in fitness. Features The Cybex Arc Trainer offers the broadest resistance range on the market: 0 to 900 watts, accommodating users wanting an extremely low work rate or dedicated athletes demanding an extreme workout. The Arc Trainer controls only resistance. You control the speed. The result; both a challenging and safe workout at the same time. The impact free Reverse Arc Motion of the pedals moves your legs in a biomechanically correct and unique arc path of natural motion. You are always in the right position. The reciprocating movement of the pedals means that as one foot drives down, the other foot is assisted forward, significantly reducing the shear component at the knee. Advanced Stride Technology(TM) offers a wide range of motion while keeping the hips and knees always correctly aligned. Your joints are never at risk. The ArcTrainer is designed to match all training needs. The ergonomic design of the handlebars allows you to change your body position as you change resistance and incline. Built to Last Every moving part in the Arc Trainer runs on a ball bearing. The Eddy Current brake Eddy current brake, like conventional friction brakes, are responsible for slowing an object, such as a roller coaster. Unlike friction brakes, which apply pressure on two separate objects, eddy current brakes slow an object by creating eddy currents through electromagnetic has no contact or wear parts. There are no rollers, friction belts or wheels to wear out. The Arc Trainer is built for the most extreme environments of welded 11-gauge steel and covered with a powder coat finish. Unlimited custom colors are available. Console Features The Arc Trainer features the Cybex unique split display console which incorporates a reading rack. The lower half of the console display provides the incline and resistance control. The upper half provides the programming detail, large 1" LED display of distance, calories, METS METS Metropolitans (New York baseball team) METS Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard MetS Metabolic Syndrome METS Metabolic Equivalents (multiples of resting oxygen uptake) , strides per minute and heart rate. Lower console LED display shows resistance and dual function of time and incline. A built-in Wireless Heart Rate receiver and Contact Heart Rate monitor let the user know just how hard they are training. For more information on the Cybex Arc Trainer or the company's other premium fitness equipment, please contact our world headquarters at (508) 533-4300, or e-mail us at info@cybexintl.com. Visit our website at www.eCybex.com. About Cybex Cybex International, Inc. is the leading provider of premium fitness equipment for the consumer and health club markets. Our complete line includes treadmills, steppers, cycles, cross training, selectorized, plate loaded, free weight and functional strength training equipment renowned for biomechanics The study of the anatomical principles of movement. Biomechanical applications on the computer employ stick modeling to analyze the movement of athletes as well as racing horses. Biomechanics , ergonomics ergonomics, the engineering science concerned with the physical and psychological relationship between machines and the people who use them. The ergonomicist takes an empirical approach to the study of human-machine interactions. and long lasting performance. Cybex International, Inc. has distribution throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and over 70 countries world wide, with world headquarters located in the USA at 10 Trotter trotter: see Standardbred horse. Drive, Medway, Massachusetts Medway is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 12,448 at the 2000 census. History Medway was first settled in 1657 and was officially incorporated in 1713. 02053. |
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