Has Anyone Tried the Gazelle Trainer?

[inhisgrip]

When I worked out at the Campus Recreation Center at my University I always loved using the elliptical machine. I would like to buy one for home but they are so expensive.

Does anyone own or ever use a Tony Little Gazelle Trainer? It's similar to an elliptical. Just wanted to get some feedback before I spend the money.

[jimmie 48]

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grip, i just wanted you to know that i read this. for the life of me i can't remember the journalers who have dealt with this peice of equipment. perhaps a search would get in touch with some of those girls? just in case they don't get out of journals to see this

[1poundatatime]

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Liz, I'll have to let you know when I get it out of the box and put it together

I just picked it up and it's sitting there just whispering to be used

[carolsanavywife]

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Liz:

I was also going to purchase one, the reviews on HSN seem to mostly very positive. I had knee surgery so it is very hard for me to exercise. I really miss my walking. If you get one let me know how you like it and if you think it is hard on the knees. Thanks

[inhisgrip]

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Awww...Christine...Are you serious? You just bought one? Awesome! Definitely try it out and let me know how you like it. I know he has several models. There is one at WM for $99 bucks, but then he has a more expensive model that sells for around $300!

I would love to get the $99 one but I'm scared to try it because the weight limit on it is like 200 lbs. I think the more expensive model has a weight limit of 350 (which would be me!)

[jcapulet]

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I want to know if it's good too! Hurry and assemble it Christine!

[1poundatatime]

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Okay guys, I got it together and used it this morning!

Holy cow you guys, I LOVE THIS MACHINE!!!

It took me about two hours to get it put together this morning (Mostly because I was a moron and somehow missed a step) but I love love love love love this machine. I was only on it for 7 minutes because I wanted to try it without hurting myself (it's been a little while since I did anything so physical) and it was great! I did a little over a quarter of a mile, burned 27 calories and went approximately 2.2 miles per hour. Not olympics worthy by any means, but I was simply amazed at how easy it was! I was a little out of breath, but it was smooooooooth on my joints and once I started getting used to the flow I fell in to a nice comfortable pace. It was lovely!

Liz, the one I got was the Edge. It's the $85.00 one from Walmart. Unfortunately it does have a 250 pound weight limit. I was kind of hoping that my hubby could use it too, but it'll be a no-go. They didn't have the bigger one at my store. I would seriously contemplate putting one on layaway or something if you get the chance though...it's really nice.

[inhisgrip]

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Thanks for the update Christine...

I may shop around on-line and see if I can find the bigger one (with a higher weight limit) at a good price. I would have to lose 100 pounds before I could use the Wal-Mart one. : (

[jcapulet]

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Thanks for the info Christine! I really want one now! I may ask for one for Christmas...unless I decide to buy it sooner. We're trying to save up money for Christmas, so it may have to go on my X-mas list

[1poundatatime]

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I just finished my first mile on it...so much fun!!!

I'm sorry you can't use the Walmart one Liz. If you can find a good deal on the better ones online, I would definitely get it! Yes, I feel worked out, but not horrible like I do with most other things. I'm in love with this thing!

I was originally going to wait until Christmas and talk hubby in to getting me a treadmill, but my exercise has been suffering and well...I'm impatient lol.

I would highly suggest wearing shoes when you use it though. It says to in the instructions, but since I go barefoot all the time I figured "Hey? What's the big deal?" Uh...the big deal is that you really get moving and the little bumpy bumpy tread hurts your feet!

[inhisgrip]

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: ( I Want One!! : (

[pstansel]

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There are a bunch of different versions... the ones on TV, the ones in Walmart, and some ones in the Sports Authority. I got one that is a solid frame and has the adjustable resistence air pressure on the steps. While I liked it and still use it occasionally, here are my words of warning:

1) The fold-up ones are fairly flimsy. I tried one and felt like I was going to fall off

2) The components are cheap (at least mine are). The meter on mine died so I have no idea what the calories are, etc; Also the cup holder snapped off, the backs of the footpads broke off, and I've had to lube the resistence pumps several times.

3) After 4-5 times through the god awful videos you WILL hate Tony Little.

[HoosierMommy]

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Hey Liz, I am an elliptical machine fanatic too. I was not impressed with the gazelles that I have tried. Also, you can buy an elliptical at WalMart for around the same cost as the gazelle. Mine was 109.00 and I bought the cheapie elliptical and it works fine. You can buy the nicer bigger one for about 250.00.

[pstansel]

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Watch Sears also, they have good sales on elipticals

[inhisgrip]

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Thanks for the tips Jamie and Paul... I've seen the ellipticals at WM before but I wasn't sure how good they were. I'll have to look into the weight limits on those. That would be great if I could get one for around 100 bucks!

Oh and Paul, I already do hate Tony Little! He's a bit annoying. I'd rather watch Richard Simmons any day of the week! LOL