Research
The Cybex Research Institute is the research arm of Cybex International. Its primary responsibility is to investigate both future concepts and existing products to ensure designs are optimized to produce the desired results. Working relationships with exercise research oriented universities around the country expand our research capability and, as a manufacturer, we have the unique ability to immediately put that knowledge to work.
New Research
The University of Massachusetts-Amherst investigated two triceps-focused selectorized resistance machines, advocating that different designs are superior depending on the exerciser's goals.
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This research study by the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Cybex Research Institute investigates core muscle activity on two different abdominal machines, with considerations for those suffering from low back pain.
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Research conducted by the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and the Cybex Research Institute demonstrates that calorie burn appears to vary depending on how handrails are used on a treadmill.
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Many popular exercise devices display a 'calorie burned' number to inform users about the intensity of a workout. This number is an estimate based on the machine’s settings (resistance, incline, speed), and does not take into account how the user is interacting with the device.
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An independent study conducted by Coventry University.
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A study conducted independently by the University of Wisconsin La Crosse.
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An independent research study – Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA
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Arc Trainer Research
An independent research study - University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
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An independent research study which develops a cardio efficiency index to evaluate aerobic exercise machines.
By Scott Moody, Centers for Athletic Performance, Overland Park, KS
An offseason training program, using the Cybex Arc Trainer, to return a previously injured athlete to top playing condition.
By Jeremy Boone, Athlete by Design, Charlotte, NC
An independent research study examining muscular strength, endurance, and work capacity after training at high intensity on the Cybex Arc Trainer.
By Scott Moody, Centers for Athletic Performance, Overland Park, KS
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An independent research study looking at high intensity exercise on the Cybex Arc Trainer, and its effect on lower body function.
By Scott Moody, Centers for Athletic Performance, Overland Park, KS
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An independent research study (publication pending) conducted by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte compared the physiological, metabolic costs, and perceived effort between the Cybex Arc Trainer and a popular elliptical trainer.
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An independent research study conducted by the Florida Atlantic University evaluates the biomechanical differences between two different cross trainers (Arc Trainer and elliptical). Find out how low impact does not mean low stress.
Treadmill Research
At Cybex we’ve conducted extensive research into the science of running, leading to the development of the Intelligent Suspension System (IS3). Read how deck design can make the difference between a comfortable work out, or a stressful one.
Bravo Research
An independent research study - Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
General Exercise Science Research
Aerobic high-intensity intervals improve VO2max more than moderate training.