Cybex Arc Trainer

jacquelyn_erika
jacquelyn_erika Posts: 524 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone use this machine at the gym? I love it and it's been a huge aid in helping me lose weight but it makes the BACK of my knees hurt so bad. I've changed the incline and resistance and I haven't noticed a difference. Anyone else experience soreness with this machine?

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  • spicypepper
    spicypepper Posts: 1,016 Member
    I love this machine! I use if faithfully 5-6 times a week at the gym. I like it a heck of a lot better than the elliptical. I get a much better workout.

    I never really had soreness in the back of my knees. I did have my butt and upper thighs hurt shortly after starting on it, but once my muscles got use to it, it was all good.

    Are you using any of the programs? Do you stand up straight when you use it? My trainer said that people have a tendency to lean forward on that machine which can cause back issues.
  • welloiledmachine
    welloiledmachine Posts: 1,147 Member
    I love the Arc Trainer. It's my favorite. It seems to burn more calories than any other cardio machine. If you are just starting out, I would take it slow and not for too long. I would keep the incline at the lowest setting and the resistance fairly easy.
    I'm not sure what your setting are, but maybe these will help.
    Good luck.
  • jacquelyn_erika
    jacquelyn_erika Posts: 524 Member
    I've been using it for about a year, always having the pain though. I set the resistance at 20 and the incline at 5, but I agree with both of you - it's a GREAT machine.
  • welloiledmachine
    welloiledmachine Posts: 1,147 Member
    I've been using it for about a year, always having the pain though. I set the resistance at 20 and the incline at 5, but I agree with both of you - it's a GREAT machine.

    That sounds so odd. Does the back of your knees hurt when you do anything else?
  • jacquelyn_erika
    jacquelyn_erika Posts: 524 Member
    No, it's really weird! It goes away though after awhile, but when they're sore that area is pretty tender! It's really strange. I've never heard of anyone having trouble with their knees on that machine, so it seems odd... but until it really debilitates me, i'm just going to keep pressing on lol :)
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