About Medx – Perfecting the testing of human strength, endurance and range of motion.
Arthur Jones is the legendary founder of Nautilus. In 1986, he founded MedX to perfect the testing of human strength, endurance and range of motion. After years of development and testing, validated by independent research teams at the University of Florida, MedX perfected its medical Lumbar Extension machine. It has since helped tens of thousands of people around the world reduce or eliminate their back pain while increasing their function and quality of life.
Subsequent developments produced the MedX Cervical Extension, Rotary Neck and Torso, and Knee/Hamstring machines, providing the medical community with the first tools capable of producing specific and accurate tests of functional ability along with the finest source of rehabilitative exercise.
MedX applied the knowledge gained from its medical machines to the design of a full line of exercise-only machines. These machines incorporated MedX’s patented compound weight stack which produces less friction and enables several hundred levels of available resistance in increments of 2ft-lbs. This feature reduces user strain and, for the first time, made it possible for individuals to select the exact level of resistance required regardless of their strength.
MedX created exercise versions of its medical machines and branded them the Core Spinal Fitness System™ In less than 20 minutes, twice a week, these five machines focus on the strength, stability, flexibility and endurance of the body’s core, providing a solid foundation for whole body strength.
- Movement arm handles adjust for varying amounts of external rotation
- Movement axes positioned to reduce shoulder stress and bone impingement
- Back pad and seat bottom adjust to ensure proper alignment
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 57″x42″x67″
- Angular design allows greater range of motion
- Adjustable seat, back and elbow pads for optimal positioning of user
- Assist pedal allows easy entry into machine
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 59″x67″x67″
Chest Press:
- Movement converges at the end of the stroke, exercising the pectorals over a wider range of motion
- Synchronized movement arms allow maximum utilization of muscular effort
- Adjustable seat and back pad for optimal positioning
- Strategic designed handles for multiple hand positions
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 53″x42″x82″
Leg Press:
- Four-bar linkage movement arm enables maximum gluteus involvement
- Seat back angle adjustment allows balancing range of motion and pressure on back
- Heavily padded seat and shoulder pads for comfort and longevity
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 80″x70″x77″
Seated Leg Curl:
- Movement arm design allows for easy access and proper alignment of the knee joint
- Truncated seat allows support without impeding the hamstrings
- Goniometer (angle detector) enables observation of proper range of motion
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 61″x37″x67″
Bicep Curl:
- Forearm pad aligns movement axes without pressure on chest
- Ergonomically designed handles for natural arm positioning
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 37″x36″x67″
Tricep Extension – RARE PIECE:
- Trains the triceps in the contracted position for intense muscle stimulation
- Smooth and low-friction cam follower design
- Fully adjustable shoulder and hand grips to allow isolation of the triceps
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 49″x42″x67″
Arm Cross:
- Adjustable back pad allows ideal shoulder alignment
- Multi-position hand rest for comfort
- Adjustable elbow pads for all sizes
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 52″x42″x74″
