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The Arc Trainer is a stationary, non-impact exercise machine, and is a registered trademark of
Hendrickson,K., Porcari, J., Foster, C. (date) Relative Exercise Intensity, Heart Rate, Oxygen Consumption, and Caloric Expenditure When Exercising on Various Non-Impact Cardio Trainers
Exercise equipment
The Arc Trainer is a stationary, non-impact exercise machine, and is a registered trademark of Cybex International
Cybex International (NASDAQCYBI is an American fitness equipment manufacturer for commercial and consumer use. It produces mainly cardiovascular and strength equipment such as Arc Trainers, treadmills, stationary bicycles and steppers. Cybex ...
, Inc. The Arc Trainer is manufactured in Owatonna, MN.
First introduced in 2003, the Arc Trainer’s footplates move in an arcuate path of motion, as opposed to the elliptical pattern seen in elliptical trainers. The arc pattern of motion is a patented technology, designed to generate force only when the user is in the load-bearing phase of the gait cycle. This generates forces in the legs which balance the loading between the hip and knee joints. The result of this balanced loading design creates less stress on the knee joint and allows higher muscle training effect with lower perceived exertion.
Like an elliptical trainer
An elliptical trainer or cross-trainer is a stationary exercise machine used to stair climb, walk, or run without causing excessive pressure to the joints, hence decreasing the risk of impact injuries. For this reason, people with some injuri ...
, the Arc Trainer is considered to be an example of a weight-bearing form of exercise that is linked to prevention of osteoporosis. It is comparable to a treadmill in its ability to induce heart muscle activity, but reduces the impact shock typically associated with treadmill running.
The Arc Trainer is adjustable for incline and resistance and has a variable stride rate. Resistance settings are proportional to body-weight, such that the same amount of relative work is performed by a 110 lb female and a 250 lb male when the same resistance level is selected. Researchers found that healthy men burn about 10.8 calories per minute while working on the Arc Trainer, compared to about 9.3 calories per minute while on an elliptical. There are two versions of the Arc Trainer, a lower body version and a total body version. The Total Body Arc Trainer uses a same side forward pattern of motion where the arm and leg on the same side move together. This movement pattern allows the user to transfer work to their upper body without simultaneously increasing the work rate of the legs.
See also
*Cross-training
Cross-training is athletic training in sports other than the athlete's usual sport. The goal is improving overall performance. It takes advantage of the particular effectiveness of one training method to negate the shortcomings of another.
In gen ...
* Weight training
Strength training, also known as weight training or resistance training, is exercise designed to improve physical strength. It is often associated with the lifting of weights. It can also incorporate techniques such as bodyweight exercises ( ...
References
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Exercise equipment