Cybex Introduces New Line of Exercise Products at Major Trade Show.Business Editors IHRSA IHRSA International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association Trade Show MEDWAY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2004 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) ), a leading exercise equipment manufacturer today announced the introduction of the Total Body Arc Trainer and a new line of recumbent recumbent /re·cum·bent/ (re-kum´bent) lying down. re·cum·bent adj. Lying down, especially in a position of comfort; reclining. and upright bikes. The Cybex Total Body Arc Trainer is the first cross trainer to provide the ability to adjust incline while lower and upper body training is in progress. Ray Giannelli, Senior Vice President of Research and Development states, "We are very proud of this revolutionary new product category. Like the current Arc Trainer, the Total Body Arc Trainer is designed to provide a rigorous workout with less stress exerted on the joints. The wide resistance range offered by the Total Body Arc Trainer: 0 to 900 watts, 101 levels for manual mode and eleven incline levels offer enough versatility to meet the performance goals of everyone from the deconditioned deconditioned Neurology adjective Referring to a musculoskeletal group that had previously been trained for a particular activity–eg, pole vaulting, cross-country running, etc, which has been underutilized, or suffered prolonged disuse. See Conditioned. first-time user to the serious athlete." Cybex also announced the introduction of new upright and recumbent exercise bikes to its line of fitness products. Both styles offer 21 exercise levels in both manual mode and programmed exercises. The new Cybex bikes feature unique programming opportunities by incorporating programs based on three modes of operation; bike mode, constant power and isokinetically based accommodating resistance programs. Both bikes feature display consoles that are consistent with Cybex cardiovascular products providing greater ease of use. The new bikes offer a 15 to 900 watt resistance range, the widest resistance range available in the fitness market today. Both bike models offer a stylish industrial design, orthopaedically engineered seats to improve ergonomics for greater comfort, as well as contact and wireless heart-rate monitoring and control. The upright model is designed for those who prefer a traditional cycling position and the recumbent bike is for those who prefer or require a seated position with back support. John Aglialoro, Cybex Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. stated, "We are pleased to announce the launch of the Total Body Arc Trainer along with our new line of bikes as the most recent additions to our product offering. In keeping with our strategic growth initiatives, Cybex is committed to a continuous stream of innovative, technologically differentiated new product introductions. Our objective is to provide premium products to those seeking improvement in physical well being and performance." Cybex showcased the Total Body Arc Trainer as well as the recumbent and upright bikes at the IHRSA trade show held last week at the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. . The IHRSA trade show is the fitness industry's largest convention and trade show. Cybex International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of premium exercise equipment for consumer and commercial use. Cybex and the Cybex Institute, a training and research facility, are dedicated to improving exercise performance based on an understanding of the diverse goals and needs of individuals of varying physical capabilities. Cybex designs and engineers each of its products and programs to reflect the natural movement of the human body, allowing for variation in training and assisting each unique user - from the professional athlete to the rehabilitation patient - to improve their daily human performance. For more information on Cybex and its product line, please visit the Company's web site at www.cybexinternational.com. This news release may contain forward-looking statements. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the statements made above. These include, but are not limited to, competitive factors, technological and product developments, market demand, economic conditions, the ability of the Company to comply with the terms of its credit facilities, and uncertainties relating to the implementation of the restructuring plan. Further information on these and other factors which could affect the Company's financial results can be found in the Company's previously filed Reports on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. , its Reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. , its Current Reports on Form 8-K Form 8-K The form required by the SEC when a publicly held company incurs any event that might affect its financial situation or the share value of its stock. Form 8-K See 8-K. , and its proxy statement Proxy Statement A document containing the information that a company is required by the SEC to provide to shareholders so they can make informed decisions about matters that will be brought up at an annual stockholder meeting. dated April 22, 2003. |
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