Question:
exercise equipment

Hi there all and a very happy new year to each of you. I had my surgery on July 7, 2005. i have been doing really well with my eating, but not so good with my exercise. i have lost about 105 pounds in 25 weeks. i am interested in purchasing a "gazelle" (sp). does anyone own one or have used one and would like to make a recommendation for me. actually would like comments GOOD and BAD, please share. Thank you!!! Hugz Connie    — Connie P. (posted on January 2, 2006)

January 2, 2006
My daughter had one and the only problem was that she has small children and she came very close to hurting one severely as he walked behind her. She sold it in a garage sale soon after because it took too much room to use.
   — pammatria

January 2, 2006
Hi Connie, Congradulations on your loss! I had my surgery July 11 and lost 105 pounds so far. I know you are feeling so good. I have a gazelle I bought about a year ago and I love it. It makes exercising so easy. I started using it before my surgery when I weighed almost 400 pounds and some days I went 3 miles on it. I also got a free video with mine and I love to do the video also. I know walking is good for you to. I also walk alot and I usually walk 3-4 miles a day. So good luck and keep up the good work. Jeannie
   — jjeanniespets1

January 2, 2006
I own a gazelle and so does my friend. I am currently unable to use mine because my knees are very bad and need to be replaced. If you have any knee/ankle/hip joint problems, the gazelle can exacerbate them. If you don't, it's a great way to get exercise in the privacy of your own home. Also, my friend has the more expensive 'elite' version and she can adjust the tension, which is helpful. I found mine on e-bay and it was shipped new from a store at a much lower cost than going through the Tony Little Gazelle web site!
   — Mechana7

January 2, 2006
Definately check on e-bay! My Mom (age 66) uses one everyday while she watches TV -- it works great for her. (Quite too!) The only exercise that would offer less stress to the knees, hips, feet, etc.... would be the pool. Good luck!
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 2, 2006
I just got the Gazelle pro-elite version yesterday for my birthday and am looking forward to using it....As soon as my husband gets around to putting it together. I tried it in the store and I really liked it. Dick's sporting goods. $299.99
   — jengriggs01

January 3, 2006
connie, I had lap band surgery July 18 and have lost 47lbs. 3lbs from my half way goal. I have had a gazelle for about 1 year and never really used it untill about a month ago. I love it. I have one bad knee that acts up if i walk to much outside. It's much easier on my knee. the time goes so fast while your on it. I admit it does take up room while you use it and you have to be carefull if you have small children. when I am not using it I just fold it part way up and it sits straight up. I think if I took it down everyday i would not use it. I love the fact that you can go at your own speed at first and work up from there. As I sit here writting this my butt,legs,and upper arms and upper back and chest hurt. I did a pretty intense work out yesterday. I know which muscles I worked on. I set up my machine in the family room and watch tv while I'm exercising. I know there are many types of gazelle machines out there. I have even seen some for under 100.00 dollars . I have found out with any equipment you get if it's cheap and not sturdy to hold you you won't feel safe and you won't use it. I paid about 400.00 or a little more. I always worked out on a tread mill but now I would never give up my gazelle. I can really see a big difference in the flabby skin I had in my thighs and under my arms with the lose hanging skin. summers comming and I want to wear shorts again and buy a few sleevless tops. good luck cynthia
   — gurdy

January 3, 2006
I just got my gazelle the week before Christmas. I love it. Very easy to use. Stores easily out of the way. My doggie did have to get use to staying out of the way and I can see where a small child would also have to learn not to be close by while you were on it. It is easy on the knees and time flies when you are on it.
   — SARose61

January 3, 2006
I bought one this July and returned it to the store within 2 days. It is cheaply made and I did not feel that it was sturdy enough to hold me up. At the time I was 260lbs and 5"4. I fell off of it and fained a black and blue mark on my upper arm "ouch"........LOL
   — Slimming Down

January 3, 2006
Keep in mind when you hear negative comments that there are two different kinds of Gazelles and one is definately more sturdy and made alot better.
   — jengriggs01

January 4, 2006
The above is very true! Mine is a less expensive version, but I still like it so well that I dream of what the pricier ones are like. Buttah, I would imagine. :D
   — Jeanie

January 21, 2006
I bought one through the TV add, Tony Little, I think it was. I never found anyone to put it together. I don't have a husband or boyfriend. It sits still in the box in my spare room. I am going to try selling it in my garage sale I need to have before I move in a month.
   — KRWaters

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