Load dependent The Arc is load dependent which means that resistance is scaled to the user's weight. Two exercisers, a man who weighs 230 lbs and the other a woman who weights 120 lbs, both get the same workout when they enter the same program levels and their own weight. The perfect workout ... and only CYBEX has it.
Reverse Arc Movement This is what makes the Arc an Arc. The unique Reverse Arc motion, a patented advanced stride technology, never places the user’s toe behind the knee (when the toe moves behind the knee significantly more stress is applied to the knee joint). The Reverse Arc Motion moves legs in a biomechanically correct pathway - reducing stress at the knee while offering a complete range of motion for both the knee and hip.
Muscle Targeting Using both resistance and incline makes the Arc unique in its ability to emphasize specific muscle groups. The quadriceps are targeted in the highest incline position and gluteus is emphasized as the primary muscle group in the lowest incline position.
Glide, Stride, and Climb Zones The Arc offers three exercise zones for the ultimate in variety: Low position is for the “Glide”; Medium position called the “Stride” and High position for the “Climb”.
Programs 8 Preset, 9 Custom, 2 Advanced, and 1 User selectable Heart Rate control give you a wide variety of programs to suit your personal needs. Like hills? Try P2 - the Pikes Peak program. Want to be able to train both strength and cardio? Try our Adaptive Power Training program, Advanced program #2. Push as hard as you want and this program will push back. Lighten your stride rate to recover then push again!
Custom Colors Why stick with silver gray when you choose from any of our five standard colors (white, black, platinum sparkle, metal tone gold, black chrome)? Or ... select from over 180 custom colors to match any decor. Only CYBEX offers color customization in CV and strength equipment.