Cybex Arc Trainer Reviews

The Cybex Arc Trainer is a really great cardio workout!

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Rated 5 out of 5

I injured my knee a couple of months ago, and my doctor told me to stop running for awhile. Not just running-pretty much any cardio activity that requires me to bend my knee, eliminating both a stationary bike or elliptical machine from the picture. I really was missing working up a sweat for awhile and looked for other options. I saw the Arc Trainer at the gym, and thought I would give it a try.

Let me tell you-this is a great cardio workout! I have been SO happy to have found a machine that does not have any knee impact. As a matter of fact, I do not bend my left knee at all while on the Arc Trainer. I burn a surprising number of calories with almost no resistance (still need to be a little gentler than normal because of the knee). It works both arms and legs, similar to an elliptical but with even less impact on the knee.

I would highly recommend the Cybex Arc Trainer for anyone looking for a great workout that has knee troubles!

A crazy looking cross trainer that just might beat my elliptical

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Rated 4 out of 5

I am not an expert in exercises equipment, not even close, so I won't pretend.  All I will say is that I have been using Life Fitness and Precor Elliptical for the last several years and I saw the Cybex Arc Trainer at the gym and tried it out.   It is a little crazy looking, but I have to say, I felt like the inclined climbing motion gave me a better work out in my thighs than the elliptical does. 

It is like an elliptical although the pedals seem to float and it provides a climbing motion that works different parts of your body.  I have tight hamstrings and it seemed to really get them warmed up.  I was sweating more after 30 minutes on ...

The ultimate workout - the least impact. Go for it!

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Rated 5 out of 5

After using the Cybex Arc Trainer at my club I bought one for the home. Allows full range workouts from recovery rides to the ultimate explosive intervals or long endurance sessions. Can really vary your workouts. Incredibly smooth & silent. Communicates with Polar Heart rate monitor. I bought mine direct from Cybex and they had it delivered and set up in my home. Still loving it one year later and at least 100,000 calories later. Only machine that compares is the Precor AMT but that costs $10,000. May not be good for a small person because of stride length (cannot be changed)- suggest giving it a try before you buy.

this is an invention

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Rated 5 out of 5

this thing is amazing it like never ends. i went from beign fat to thin.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

cybex celebration

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Rated 5 out of 5

This is the one piece of equipment in the gym that is taken the most. I usually never have to wait for a machine but by far, this one has been the biggest hit. For good reason! It gives me a great cardio workout without any stress on my joints. I can easily interval train on it because of the user friendliness of the display console. I never have backaches from this machine as I have had from various elliptical machines. It is really built well for all ages (except children) and sizes. The gentle gliding motion and low workload are great for a first time user. The higher resistance levels and higher inclines give me challenging workout! The Arc Trainer is fantastic but talk with yo...

horrible experience for joints

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Rated 1 out of 5

They say that this is the next generation in elliptical trainers. In fact many gyms that I have joined have said this. But don't get fooled. This is just a poor excuse for not being able to buy a real elliptical trainer. The cybex arc trainer can perhaps be a good machine for some people, but for most people who use ellipticals (for the purpose of having less stress on joints) this machine does the opposite. Yes it does not stress the knees so much but the swinging movement is really really bad for the ankles. Some people have strong ankles and for them, this machine is great. But for me, it put so much stress on the ankles that I had to stop. In the whole workout, the ankles stay stiff as you swing your legs back and forth, in a very unnatural and uncomfortable motion. I feel like if I don't pay attention to the work out (i.e. read something or watch some tv) then I'll injure myself badly on this machine. Don't buy it!

Easy to operate

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Rated 4 out of 5

I am reviewing the Cybex Arc trainer eliptical machine. I use this machine at my local Snap Fitness gym. It's a great machine for many reasons.It's very user friendly so it's easy to get your work out started. The machine has a huge variety of work out options from pre-programmed work out routines to a free workout that you can pace yourself.I really love this tredmill! My mother baught one and I have benifited greatly from it! It has plenty of differnt settings to use including speed and incline! It's a great workout for anyone who doenst have time to get out there and run around the block everyday! The treadmill has some impressive features.  There is an easy to read display ...

Arc trainer- the closest you cna get to running

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Rated 5 out of 5

After 2 intensive knee surgeries I found myself unable to run for quite a few months.  This was a huge sacrifice for me being a college runner and semi-professional runner.  I joined a gym looking for an exercise that would give me a great cardiovascular workout and still allow me to train all of the muscles that I would train while running but without any impact.  I am blown away by the arc trainer.  It is better than running in many ways, mainly that since it is not weight bearing you can workout at a high intensity every day.  The arc trainer mimics all of the movements of natural running. This arc trainer even allows you to make adjustments for your stride so that you don't feel like you are over extenindg yourself.  An eliptical does not allow for this.  The arc trainer is easy to use and has multipe settings for whatever workout you like.  I reccomend the hill workout or the interval workout. Remember to set your stride first.

It is a much tougher workout then some other ellipticals

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Rated 4 out of 5

This is one tuff machine.  You literally feel like you are climbing a moutain.  This machine has many different settings so you can mix things up as much as you want to.  What I don't like about this machine is the placement of the bottle holders and for other micellanous things.  It is a far reach if you are a book or magazine reader and want to turn the page or  when you want to change settings on the machine it feels like you really have to stretch your arms out to reach the controls.  It could be that I have short arms, but I don't think so.  You can really feel the machine working your quads and glutes.  The machine has a great range of motion.  You can go from feeling like a casual walk or like you are running a marathon up hill to the highest mountain.  You can also change the direction of pedaling from forward to reverse to get that momentum broken up a bit.  I think this machine is a fantastic bank for your buck!

Cybex Arc Trainer is user friendly and gives a good workout

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Rated 3 out of 5

The Cybex Arc Trainer gives a good workout as far as elliptical machines are concerned but I have found the incline changes slightly confusing (the Arc Trainer has inclines ranging from elliptical to fit hiker) but I use it at the gym - perhaps if I had the manual it would be clearer. However if you are looking for something with a wide range of incline for different workouts and with a wide range of resistance, this is for you For a more basic elliptical machine than this might be more than you want. Lots of different preset workouts to choose from (for both hikers and non-hikers alike). This machine is great for hikers who are looking to keep in shape during colder months and still be able to climb those steeper inclines in the spring. Also great for giving a wide variety of workouts with just one machine. Arms get a workout too - and you can workout different muscle groups depending on the way in which you stride during your routine.

The Arc trainer has a lot of options to get you into shape!

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Rated 4 out of 5

I am reviewing the Cybex Arc trainer eliptical machine. I use this machine at my local Snap Fitness gym. It's a great machine for many reasons.

It's very user friendly so it's easy to get your work out started. The machine has a huge variety of work out options from pre-programmed work out routines to a free workout that you can pace yourself.

The machine has nice wide foot pedals and a very smooth eliptical actions. It has great hand rails to use to stabalize yourself and also has arm bars that you can use to make your workout even more effective.

The machine combines the workouts of a climber, treadmill and skier into one easy to use workout machine that by far out performs other traditional elipticals.

Whether you weigh 250 pounds or 125 pounds this machine is going to work you out to your maximum patential. It can be used for begginer or highly advanced atheletes alike, and the best part is that everyone is going to walk away with a great workout and feel healthier!

Cybex Arc Trainer provides a great work out

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Rated 4 out of 5

The Cybex arc trainer provides a great workout for both the upper and lower body while giving the knees a break. I go to the gym just about everyday, 6 months ago they brought in a dozen Arc Trainers. I have been hooked on them ever since. While I do mix up my routine with running, stair climbing and the bike to get the best results. I look forward to 45 minutes on ths machine. I recommend this for anyone that likes the eliptical it's very simiar but you actually bend your knees more (it's kinda like running on sand) and you have the option to use it like a stair climber too. It seems to be really popular since people are waiting to use them so I suspect others are feeling the same way I do. Give it a try and I'm sure you will enjoy it. I would love to own...maybe one day. 

And yes... you will sweat like crazy from the great workout you'll get.

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Rated 4 out of 5

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Cybex's Arc Trainer is my favorite cardio machine

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Rated 5 out of 5

It took me a while to build up the courage to try out this machine at my gym.  I have been exercising on elliptical for years, but I wasn't quit sure what to think of the Cybex Arc Trainer because it looks similar to the elliptical trainers most people are familiar with, but the movement is different in a way that is really hard to explain.  You just have to see it for yourself.  Long story short- I now use this machine every time I do cardio and rarely use the traditional ellipticals at the gym.  This machine is smoother (which is especially great for me because I have bursitis in one of my hips and have to be careful to minimize impact) and a better overall workout. &nb...

Great calorie burner!

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Rated 5 out of 5

I am a regular exerciser and a big fan of ellipticals.  I have to admit the Arc machine gives me a better cardio workout and works your thighs in a different way.  I can burn 450 calories in 35 min.