Anyone use the cybex arc trainer?

kswain04

I have been using this for a while now, I just increased my workout to 45 min. I go as fast as I can the entire time at a level 5 on one of the programs. I usually get a calorie burn of anywhere from 475 to 515. I weigh 138 lbs. Do you think this is accurate? It seems like a lot of calories. I should add that according the the HRM monitor on the machine, my HR is between 155-160
Thanks!

pchann

I use the arc and I think your caloric burn is about right for your heart rate.

jamiefire7

I use it as well and I believe it to be pretty accurate.

Shadowcasting

Our gym has a few but I've never used them. I take it you recommend it?? How does the movement feel compared to ellipticals?? I was afraid it would feel more awkward.

megano_d

I love that machine! For context, I weigh about 188 (about 15lbs overweight for my height) and do 45 minutes at level 4 and the machine tells me I burn about 660 cals, but my heart rate monitor says 450. I dont know how much your smaller size would affect that calorie count, but this gives you at least something to do a comparison on. I noticed it does say it burns more calories than most machines.

MeliciousMelis

I love the arc trainer- my burn/heart rate is always better/higher on the arc than an elliptical.

kswain04

Great! I was hoping the calorie burn wasn't too good to be true
I really like the machine...it doesnt hurt my knees like the treadmill does after a few weeks of running. I feel like a get a really good workout, even with my upper body. I already notice a difference in my arms. I am definately dripping with sweat and pretty gross after I am done.

mfottler

Hi Everyone -

I just joined today. I work for CYBEX the company that makes the Arc Trainer. It really does burn more calories than other equipment. We have a bunch of research that proves it. You can always check out our website for more info...we have a whole website dedicated to the Arc! www.arctrainer.com

I'm happy to answer any questions if I can! Good luck...so great to have support of a community when we're trying to lose weight and get fit.

Thanks,
Marybeth

Pstrayes

I use the Arc Trainer every morning and I agree that it's an awesome workout. My Planet Fitness has a long row of them and they get a lot of use. I log it in MFP as Elliptical Trainer because nobody's entered the Arc calorie burn info. I'll check the official site to see if there's enough info to add it in.

longarmer

I use cybex arc trainer at the Yand I like it. I know I had been logging in as Elliptical but I am going to log in as arc trainer. My trainer told me you get more of a workout on the arc trainer than the elliptical. I had both knees replaced in 2007 and tried the eliptical but the arc trainer is better for me.

pacmanjack

Just found this topic.... I know it's old, but I still wanted to reply. I recently tried the Cybex 750AT Arc Trainer at my local Planet Fitness. I needed a break from the treadmill, and one of the employees recommended it as a tough workout that's a nice breakup from running.

She was right. It really worked my body. I've used it twice -- both times going 60 minutes on the "weight loss" program -- a basic interval program -- at a setting of 6 (it's a 1-10 setting range). Both sessions I finished at just around 1,000 calories burned, which is pretty close to the results I get running on a treadmill for 60 minutes at 6.0 mph at a 1.0 incline.

Just wanted to say I highly recommend it... Especially if you're a treadmill warrior whose knees and ankles are asking for a bit of a break.

babygurl48

Just found this topic. Didn't think anyone else used that machine. I do it all the time at my gym, Goodlife. In an hr, on the fat loss program I burn around 700-800 calories. With my HRM, it's a little lower cause it's programmed for me, but it's pretty close. Great workout! Love that machine!!!

sarahalbers32

In 10 min using the weight loss program and I also enter my weight. By the end of the workout if I go all out I usually end up losing 500 calories!!! I have no idea if this is true?! Because it seems unrealistic

jconnon

I do, I was lucky to find a refurbished one and bought it. I use it quite a bit. It's real heavy and took four of us to move it into my house.

beasleyskinner

This machine is wonderful--been using it for over 5 years after my knees gave out--if you can work up to the higher intensity (strength) mode you can really see results!! Its hard to get used to at first but once you do --you'll love it! Burning about 600-700 calories in 30 minutes these days on (strength) level 3 ...this is an A** buster! Go for it!!!

PamelaKeebler

I LOVE the arc trainer. I've had surgery on both knees and have to be very careful with what I ask of them, but this machine has been the best option I've found for some high intensity cardio while still maintaining knee comfort. I can't recommend it enough.

MMarvelous

I have to agree the arc trainer gives me a much better workout than the elliptical. I usually do 30 mins of HIIT on it.

Stinkeymonkey

I used this for the first time today. Can someone tell about the heartrate monitor? I noticed there is a yellow, green, and red heart next to the heart rate. What should I be aiming for?

wolfchild59

I'll add to the agreeing that the calorie burn sounds right based off of my experiences with them. I love it because it's the only cardio machine that I can burn the same (or more) calories than running. Plus my legs really feel like they've been worked out after. No matter how hard I go on whatever resistance on ellipticals and bikes I never got the calorie burn up or that satisfying feeling in my legs that I actually did something.

hbrittingham

I love the arc trainer, when I am not or can't run, it's my go to cardio machine. It does calculate the calories burned a bit high, about 100-150 calories per 40-50 minute workout. I found that out after I got my HRM. Either way, it's still a better burn than any other cardio machine at the gym and I love it!

RoseRoiz

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