March 2009 Newsletter


In this issue: The Truth On Fitness \| Tech Tips \| The Economic Benefits of Regular Exercise \| Nike+iPod \| IHRSA Show Recap \| Therapy Times – Arc Trainer \|
T H E T R U T H O N F I T N E S S
The Truth on Fitness: Should We Use Unstable Surfaces?	The Truth on Fitness: Should We Use Unstable Surfaces? — by Dr. Paul Juris, Executive Director of the CYBEX Institute Physioballs, balance boards, tilt disks, foam rollers and pads, inflated rubber disks, and Bosu’s™ are all objects conspicuously placed around the floors of virtually every gym. Collectively, they comprise a class of exercise known as unstable training. But should we use unstable surfaces? To read the full analysis presented by Dr. Paul Juris, please click here. < TOP

T E C H T I P S

Tech Tips - Set-up Options for Treadmills: 425T, 445T and 550T
All CYBEX treadmills have options for configuring certain features to tailor the product to the environment it will be used in. Some options will appeal to the homeowner, others to the club owner, and others for schools, hotels or a condominium complex.
In a previous article, set-up options on the new 750T Treadmill were discussed. Below is an explanation of options available on other CYBEX treadmills, including: 425T, 445T and 550T. Click here to read more on Set-up Options.

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Set-Up For Treadmills

C Y B E X S P O N S O R S I H R S A P U B L I C A T I O N

CYBEX Sponsors IHRSA Publication

CYBEX Sponsors IHRSA’s "The Economic Benefits of Regular Exercise"
Completely updated in 2009, IHRSA’s The Economic Benefits of Regular Exercise, highlights the important role exercise can play in helping companies improve their bottom line. It includes detail return on investment (ROI) information that will convince even the most skeptical accountant that partnering with your club is the right choice for their business. To read the article click here.

Visit www.IHRSAStore.com to purchase additional copies, and find other club resources and industry data and research.

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C Y B E X i P O D A N D N I K E + C O M P A T I B L E

CYBEX is now made for iPod and Nike+ compatible
The 750 series Arc Trainers, treadmill and bikes offer optional CYBEX Personal Entertainment Monitors (PEMs). This means your members can enjoy their workout while watching TV or their favorite videos. And with available wireless headphones, an unrestrictive comfort is also provided.

The CYBEX PEMs now feature full iPod support, thus users can charge their iPod while listening to music, or watching video from their own iPod. In addition Nike+iPod is enabled so users can track their workouts and upload them to nikeplus.com.

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CYBEX iPod & Nike + Compatible

C Y B E X S T R O N G A T I H R S A

CYBEX at IHRSA

CYBEX Stood Strong at the IHRSA Show
John Aglialoro, CYBEX Chairman and CEO stated, “This was one of the best IHRSA shows. The CYBEX brand is stronger than ever, which is a tribute to our solid range of both cardiovascular and strength training products, the passionate people we have working for the Company, and the CYBEX Institute. The CYBEX Institute is the research, training and education arm of the Company. It’s a statement that CYBEX believes and can prove through research that our products deliver the results and efficacy that the CYBEX brand stands for.” To read the full CYBEX press release, please click here.

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C Y B E X A R C I N T H E R A P Y T I M E S
Therapy Times – Arc Trainer CYBEX recently appeared in Therapy Times, in an article called “Recovery Across the Spectrum”, which highlights the CYBEX Arc Trainer. Visit their website to read the full article or Click here to read the PDF. < TOP	CYBEX in Therapy Times

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