Elliptical or Gazelle

Ok, I am going to start exercising if it kills me, I have lost so much strength and need to build up my stamina. Hubby has a great gym set for weight training and I'm wanting to buy either the elliptical or the gazelle. Any input from those that have used either is needed. Thanks, Dan

Hi there, I am two years out and go to the gym to use the ellipitical. It is awesome. It builds stamina , legs and butts and your waist section as you move your arms as well as your legs at the same time . The movement is so fluid and almost graceful . I started at 5 minutes which left my tongue dragging and have built up to 25 going for 45 -60 SOMEDAY . What an awesome machine . Tried the gazelle once but the movement to me was to irratic but I guess that depends on the person. If possible try them both out first as each person likes different things. For the workout though, my $$$$ are on the elliptical machine . Have a wonderful day. Shirl

Elliptical.....Thats the ticket...After my LBL, they shaved off all my ass and I was left with this flat thing! But, 4-5 days a week for 45min +, I have the best damn booty ever. As Nike said in their recent promos..... My Butt is big and round like the letter C, and 10,000 lunges have made it rounder but not smaller. And that's just fine. It's a space heater for my side of the bed. It's my ambassador. To those who walk behind me, it's a border collie that herds skinny women away from the best deals at clothing sales. My butt is big and that's just fine. And those who might scorn it are invited to kiss it. Just do it

Thanks I think you sold me on the elliptical, anything to get my arse back. Flat as a board I'm going to check into them this weekweek, I'll be at my sisters in La. in 1 1/2 weeks so I'll try hers for a week before I make my final decision. Dana

Hi Dana! I vote elliptical...I too go to the gym and use theirs - I really get a good workout on it. When I started I could only do 3 minutes, but added a couple minutes each week till I could do 30. It kicks my butt, but I feel good when I'm done. Sly

Definitely the Ellipticle, although some of the cheap ones are hard on the knees. The ones at the gym are great, fluid movement, and dont leave me in Pain... They work the thighs, calves, glutes, everything, really, especially if they have the arms that glide as well. I tried the gazelle in the stores, and they kill my knees.. I have horribly weak knees, but the ellipticle doesn't do the damage. If you're buying, invest well, the cheap ellipticles are no different than the gazelle in my opinion and kill the knees. Dont skimp. Wendy

I have a gazelle and wish I didn't. Haven't tried the elliptical yet but will tomorrow. I think it's probably a better all round workout.