$415 Gazelle Elite is great!
Written: Mar 27 '03
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Pros: Finally a piece of equipment that is fun to use!
Cons: I wish the tapes came in DVD Form
The Bottom Line: Buy it if you like to run but don't like the impact. It's fun to use.
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| ckb5's Full Review: FitnessQuest Tony Little Gazelle Glider Freestyle ... |
I've wasted money on a lot of exercise machines that just didn't hold my interest-most just seemed to be tedious and lot of work with little to no results.
I've only had my Gazelle 4 days and I love it! The gliding motion is like running which I like to do, but none of the impact! I find myself getting on the machine more often than what they say to begin with and staying on longer. The pistons add the resistance and that is the main reason I spent the extra money to get the better machine.
I have a small home and not much room, so I wanted a piece of equipment that would suit my needs and not take up much space. The gazelle was a bit larger than I expected, but I was able to accommodate it in my 12 x 10 bedroom with little difficulty. I have the normal amount of bedroom furniture and didn't have to move anything out. It is a bit heavy and I can see where storing could be an issue.
My son put the machine together for me. He said it wasn't all that difficult, but a few things were a pain. I tried changing the pistons to the first level to see the resistance and when I tried to get it back to the storage position, I had difficulty pulling on the piston to make it fit in the hole-you definitely need to have some strength to do that.
The Video is good and yes, Tony Little is annoying, but after a while you tend to tune him out and just go with the music. I found the shots of the sculpted bodies to be a bit insipid. I know it's supposed to be goal oriented, but honestly-how many people really look like that???
The only thing I didn't like about the video was that I'd rather have it in DVD. It would be easier to find the beginner portion without having to rewind after you are done, or fast forward through his sales hype in the beginning.
I debated over the purchase of this machine for a long time and then had to wait 30 days for it's arrival, but I'm glad I got it and would recommend it to others.
Recommended:
Yes
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