Cybex Arc Trainer Models Explained: Total Body, Lower Body, Commercial and Home

1. Decoding Cybex Arc Trainer Model Names

Cybex International has produced several generations of Arc Trainers, and the model names follow a simple pattern. The number indicates the series and positioning — higher numbers generally mean heavier-duty commercial machines with more features. The letters at the end tell you the configuration: "AT" usually indicates a total body Arc Trainer with moving arms, while "A" indicates a lower body Arc Trainer with fixed handles.

Exact features vary by model year and console, so always confirm the details on the specific listing or the machine's serial label.

2. Common Cybex Arc Trainer Models

These are some of the Arc Trainer models you're most likely to see new or on the used market.

3. The 750AT: The Classic Gym Arc Trainer

If you've used an Arc Trainer in a health club, there's a good chance it was a 750-series machine. The Cybex 750AT total body Arc Trainer became one of the most common commercial Arc Trainers, with adjustable incline and resistance and moving arms for full-body work. Because so many were installed, used 750AT and 750A units appear regularly on the used market.

4. Total Body vs. Lower Body: Which Model?

Pick a total body Arc Trainer (AT) if you want upper-body involvement and a higher overall calorie burn. Pick a lower body Arc Trainer (A) if you want to isolate the legs and glutes, prefer to hold steady handles for balance, or are working around an upper-body injury.

5. Home Arc Trainers

Most Arc Trainers are built for commercial floors, which makes them large and heavy for a home. The 525AT was Cybex's more home-friendly total body model, and Life Fitness now offers the Club Series+ Total Body Arc Trainer as a home Arc Trainer under its own name.

6. Consoles and Power

Arc Trainer consoles range from simple LED displays to more advanced screens with programs and heart rate monitoring. Some Arc Trainers are self-powered by your pedaling, while others need an outlet, especially those with powered incline or larger consoles. Check the power requirements for the exact model before choosing a spot for it.

7. Other Cybex Ellipticals and Cardio

Cybex is best known for the Arc Trainer, but it has also produced treadmills, upright and recumbent bikes, and traditional elliptical machines. When people search for a Cybex elliptical machine, they're usually looking for an Arc Trainer — but it's worth confirming which machine a listing actually describes.