10 Health Benefits of the Arc Trainer

ProTouch Physical Therapy • September 10, 2024

About the Arc Trainer


The Arc Trainer is an exercise equipment that has its pedal move in an arcuate motion. It actives the hamstring, quadriceps, and glute muscles, while putting less force on the knees and ankles. The incline and resistance levels are able to be adjusted on the Arc Trainer. Essentially, the Arc Trainer makes you stronger while improving your well-being.


The Benefits


1) Great for Weight Loss

30 minutes of arc training can burn about 300-400 calories!


2) Muscle Strengthening - Greater Muscle Activation

The Arc Trainer strengthens everything from your calves and glutes, to your arm and chest muscles.


3) A Great Cardiovascular Workout

The Arc Trainer is an excellent source of aerobic exercising.


4) Increases Your Endurance

Building your endurance will increase your ability to exercise for longer time periods.


5) Increases Your VO2 Max

Increasing your VO2 max increases your lungs' ability to process more oxygen.


6) Low Impact on Knees/Ankles/Feet

The Arc Trainer causes less stress on your joints while you exercise.


7) It Builds Your Bones

Arc training is a weight bearing exercise that essentially will cause your bones to become stronger.


8) Easily Adaptable & Adjustable

The Arc Trainer allows you to adjust the amount of incline and resistance on the machine for your own personal preference.


9) Improves Your Cognitive Abilities

Aerobic exercising is known to increase your cognitive functions.


10) Excellent for Mental Wellbeing

Cardiovascular exercising improves chemical balances in your brain that can boost your happiness.

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