Cybex International UK has gained Stage 2 Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) accreditation on 12 pieces of its cardiovascular and resistance equipment.

The cv kit includes the 630A Total Body Arc Cross Trainer, 445T treadmill, 530C Upright Cycle, and 530R Recumbent Cycle.

Included are features appropriate for visually, sensory and mobility impaired individuals, such as raised console iconography and colour contrast, which allows easy identification of the main controls both by colour, large buttons and text; easy access side handlebars, which are below seat height for easy transfer; and Unicam pedals with heel straps, which prevent the user's feet from slipping off the pedals.

The newly accredited strength equipment includes a Cable Column, Seated Leg Curl, Leg Extension and Leg Press, as well as four individual upper body pieces, a Chest Press, Overhead Press, Lat Pull and Row.

Features include easy weight selection via integral 3-position twist/select from a seated exercise position; weight stacks with low start weights and 2.5kg increments, suitable for inexperienced and older users; swing-away seats with a locking plunger adjustment, which allow easy access for wheelchairs users; and one handed seat adjustment for users with limited mobility.

Other innovations include exercise instructions at seated user height, as well as a choice of upper and lower handle positions to cater for wheelchair users who cannot adjust seat height, shorter users and those with balance problems who can thus maintain full foot contact with the floor.