Cybex International re-brands its research division as Cybex Institute For Exercise Science

Aug 25 2009

Cybex International, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYBI), a leading manufacturer of premium exercise equipment for the commercial and consumer markets, announced today the re-branding of its research arm as the Cybex Institute for Exercise Science, with the continued mission of disseminating scientifically accurate information applicable to the disciplines of general fitness, sports performance and clinical medicine.

Under the guidance of Executive Director Paul M. Juris, Ed.D., the entity formerly known as the Cybex Institute will continue to partner with exercise research oriented universities, major hospitals and sports performance organizations nationwide, exploring areas of significant importance, such as cardiac health, obesity, orthopedic impact, sports and human performance.

“The Institute is completely unique in our industry because it has deep roots in academia and medicine,” states Juris. “We’re solely focused on discovering scientific truths and our research outcomes are made public. At the same time, this information plays a vital role in the development of CYBEX strength and cardio training equipment, which adheres to biomechanical principles and facilitates optimized results for users.”

A resource for evidence-based data that help people make informed decisions about equipment, exercise and lifestyle management, the Institute serves as a primary educator for the sports and fitness community through its website – www.cybexinstitute.com – as well as workshops, seminars, partnerships with leading education providers such as the American Academy of Personal Training (AAPT) – the only state-licensed independent fitness education provider in the U.S. – and other activities.

Taking its acquired knowledge to the broader community, the Institute develops outstanding programming for fitness club operators and consumers alike. This covers a wide variety of topics, including the needs of activity-specific niche markets, aging adults and special populations, as well as the development of new training modules for CYBEX cardiovascular equipment.

Among the most recently completed studies facilitated by the Cybex Institute for Exercise Science is independent research conducted by University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and the Department of Kinesiology at University of Massachusetts Amherst. Respectively, these reported on the functional efficacy of the CYBEX Arc Trainer and FT-450 Functional Trainer.

“Partnering with the Cybex Institute for Exercise Science is important because it allows faculty and students to provide important quantitative information about exercise response to the scientific community and to CYBEX,” states Patty S. Freedson, Kinesiology Department Chair at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. “That information helps inform further investigation and will assist CYBEX in tailoring its machines to more specific exercise outcomes.”