Burn More Calories in Less Time? Exercise at Higher Levels of Intensity with Less Pain? Category-Changing Arc Trainer is More Than an Elliptical Illus

“Millions of people will flock to the gym to conquer their New Year’s resolutions in the coming weeks all in an attempt to lose weight and improve their overall health. For most, achieving these goals in the least stressful way and in less time will be just as important. Becoming more knowledgeable about equipment and the applications which help achieve higher intensities is an important part of the equation. ‘Whether you’re joining a club for the first time or you’re a fitness enthusiast, the one concept everyone should know and few people understand is that the intensity of exercise is more important than the duration of exercise,’ stated Paul Juris, Ed.D, Executive Director of The CYBEX Institute. Over the years, studies have shown that a sufficient volume of high-intensity exercise delivers a variety of benefits. Juris, a kineseologist, who has held positions in higher education, rehabilitative medicine, professional sports, and fitness, believes most who exercise are unaccustomed to training at exercise intensities that yield the most significant results.‘Most who exercise don’t push themselves to a high enough level because they are uncomfortable with the exertion, the physical demands, or the discomfort inherent in the equipment they’re using,’ added Juris. ‘Becoming more knowledgeable about equipment and the applications which help you achieve higher intensities is an important part of the equation.’ When CYBEX introduced its Arc cross-training cardiovascular machine five years ago, its mission was to build a breakthrough piece of equipment that provided impact-free exercise and maximum training affect on muscles without overstressing the body. ‘Perceived effort and joint discomfort are totally different on the Arc Trainer, compared with elliptical machines,’ said Jeremy Boone, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, who works with a vast array of exercising populations and is also part of the off-season program for the NFL Carolina Panthers. ‘I have clients who just can’t push themselves hard enough on elliptical trainers without it becoming too uncomfortable, or even painful, but on the Arc Trainer, they can work as hard as they want without experiencing any pain or discomfort. Even athletes with previous or rehabbing knee injuries feel that the Arc Trainer gives them a great workout without any knee pain.’”

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