To Gazelle or not to Gazelle?

Glamour P! · 04-16-2009, 08:30 AM

Hi all -

I was wondering if you could advise me on whether I should invest in Tony Little Gazelle Trainer?

I have read lots of reviews, but its quite confusing...
Any advice you lovely people?
Do you have one? Did it help you lose? Worth the money?
I'd be really grateful for any input - Thanks in advance
G x

ChaiLatté · 04-16-2009, 02:01 PM

I thought it was absolutely useless. :-/

I tried to use it faithfully for about 3 months after I got it. It was ridiculously easy, (and I am NOT in very good shape) and very awkward to use. I got zero results from it.

Wish I had a better review for you! But, I give it two thumbs down!

Kerry · 04-19-2009, 08:25 AM

I have one but its at my mothers house (and I really can't wait to get it to my house lol) but I dont have a car or anything to transport it here..
so anywho..
I have one with the resistance and I loved it!

Glamour P! · 04-19-2009, 08:34 AM

Thanks Chai and Kerry!

A lot of reviews on line are really positive about it too - but there is the odd negative one. I think you hit the nail on the head Kerry - I think its about the resistance. If its without resistance its maybe too easy, but with, its possibly a good workout. What do you think?
I wish I had a house! I am going to have to use the last of the free space in my tiny wee flat for a cross trainer...It'll be worth it tho!!
G x

Kerry · 04-19-2009, 09:00 AM

I would go to the store and try to compare the non resistance gazelle with the one with resistance..

I guess I think for an informercial equiptment its been around for quite a while so its gotta be kinda good... most informercial things have a year long shelf life

Leo41 · 04-20-2009, 10:27 AM

I don't have the Tony Little one--I bought mine from QVC. It has resistance that you can attach, but I use it without. I bought it because my knees are shot, and I can't manage a regular treadmill. This is supposed to be "no impact." However, the standing alone is a problem for me for any length of time.

That said, I think it's great. I can only stay on it for about 10 min. at a time because of my knees, but although it's effortless, I can feel my heart rate climb, and I break a sweat. And since it's so convenient, I can do 10 min. several times a day.

I'm not [very] out of shape because I swim laps 2-3 days a week and do water exercise, so I know that gazelle can help.

Let's face it, ANYTHING that gets you up and moving is bound to be beneficial. If you're already in great shape and very healthy, then, yes, the gazelle might not do you any good. But if you can't walk (like me) and need to get moving, it's a real asset.

Glamour P! · 04-20-2009, 11:01 AM

Thanks Leo - thats really helpful. I took some measurements and have found they are far too big for the flat, but I am still looking for an elliptical as we may be buying a house within the next year so we'd have room.
At the minute I am out of action as I just had surgery and am due to have more soon, plus my course of treatment will be adding to weight gain so I am looking for something that I can use in the flat. I agree that anything that can get you up and moving is going to be beneficial. I actually ordered a stepper earlier today so I can't wait for that to arrive.
Just out of curiousity, are you in the UK? I ask as I buy lots from QVC in the UK, but I don't see an elliptical on their site...
Many Thanks for your reply
G x

walkingwoman · 04-20-2009, 11:53 AM

I have one and just started back on it yesterday

I have other exercise equipment in my home but this is in my office and I can easily do a few minutes, play online, go back and do a few more, etc. Really easy to use and I notice results very quickly with it in my waistline and legs

YampyPie · 04-20-2009, 06:48 PM

I have a Gazelle and love it. I do intervals of fast, moderate, and slower pace though, so I think that helps. I love the stretched out feeling I get when I'm done. I have noticed a difference in my legs...my thighs are firming.

Glamour P! · 04-29-2009, 08:43 AM

YampiePie - I'm so sorry it took so long to reply! The Gazelle sounds awesome - I have realised that no matter how much I want one though, or how much room I think I have created for it, its just not enough, but like I said before we are looking to buy a house soon so I will defo invest in one then. In the meantime I have got me a latereal stepper, and so far its giving a me burn in my legs and getting my heart rate up and I am enjoying it. I still can't wait to finally buy a a Gazelle tho!!

G x

psigna · 08-07-2009, 11:22 AM

I bought a gazelle at a yard sale for $40. It was the Edge model, no resistance. however, I can do it and definetley feel it in my legs.

I am having trouble finding accurate calorie calculators for it though. Everything that I find online is all ove rthe place as far as # calories burned.

04-16-2009, 08:30 AM	#1
Glamour P! Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Co.Down, Northern Ireland Posts: 977 Gallery: Glamour P! Stats: Bigger than I should be..73 to go! WOE: Vegetarian LC/LGL Start Date: Every moment of everyday.	To Gazelle or not to Gazelle? Hi all - I was wondering if you could advise me on whether I should invest in Tony Little Gazelle Trainer? I have read lots of reviews, but its quite confusing... Any advice you lovely people? Do you have one? Did it help you lose? Worth the money? I'd be really grateful for any input - Thanks in advance G x

04-19-2009, 08:34 AM	#4
Glamour P! Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Co.Down, Northern Ireland Posts: 977 Gallery: Glamour P! Stats: Bigger than I should be..73 to go! WOE: Vegetarian LC/LGL Start Date: Every moment of everyday.	Thanks Chai and Kerry! A lot of reviews on line are really positive about it too - but there is the odd negative one. I think you hit the nail on the head Kerry - I think its about the resistance. If its without resistance its maybe too easy, but with, its possibly a good workout. What do you think? I wish I had a house! I am going to have to use the last of the free space in my tiny wee flat for a cross trainer...It'll be worth it tho!! G x Last edited by Glamour P!; 04-19-2009 at 08:35 AM..

04-20-2009, 11:01 AM	#7
Glamour P! Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Co.Down, Northern Ireland Posts: 977 Gallery: Glamour P! Stats: Bigger than I should be..73 to go! WOE: Vegetarian LC/LGL Start Date: Every moment of everyday.	Thanks Leo - thats really helpful. I took some measurements and have found they are far too big for the flat, but I am still looking for an elliptical as we may be buying a house within the next year so we'd have room. At the minute I am out of action as I just had surgery and am due to have more soon, plus my course of treatment will be adding to weight gain so I am looking for something that I can use in the flat. I agree that anything that can get you up and moving is going to be beneficial. I actually ordered a stepper earlier today so I can't wait for that to arrive. Just out of curiousity, are you in the UK? I ask as I buy lots from QVC in the UK, but I don't see an elliptical on their site... Many Thanks for your reply G x __________________ Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending I'm taking back control...Its my time! 56 lbs to go.... WATP 26/11/2012

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04-16-2009, 02:01 PM	#2
ChaiLatté Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Groton, MA Posts: 511 Gallery: ChaiLatté Stats: 267.5/230.5/155 WOE: Low cal, moderate/low carb Start Date: May 2008	I thought it was absolutely useless. :-/ I tried to use it faithfully for about 3 months after I got it. It was ridiculously easy, (and I am NOT in very good shape) and very awkward to use. I got zero results from it. Wish I had a better review for you! But, I give it two thumbs down!

04-19-2009, 08:25 AM	#3
Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	I have one but its at my mothers house (and I really can't wait to get it to my house lol) but I dont have a car or anything to transport it here.. so anywho.. I have one with the resistance and I loved it!

04-19-2009, 09:00 AM	#5
Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	I would go to the store and try to compare the non resistance gazelle with the one with resistance.. I guess I think for an informercial equiptment its been around for quite a while so its gotta be kinda good... most informercial things have a year long shelf life

04-20-2009, 10:27 AM	#6
Leo41 Senior LCF member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,426 Gallery: Leo41 Stats: 340 then/145 now WOE: Low carb/calorie cycling	I don't have the Tony Little one--I bought mine from QVC. It has resistance that you can attach, but I use it without. I bought it because my knees are shot, and I can't manage a regular treadmill. This is supposed to be "no impact." However, the standing alone is a problem for me for any length of time. That said, I think it's great. I can only stay on it for about 10 min. at a time because of my knees, but although it's effortless, I can feel my heart rate climb, and I break a sweat. And since it's so convenient, I can do 10 min. several times a day. I'm not [very] out of shape because I swim laps 2-3 days a week and do water exercise, so I know that gazelle can help. Let's face it, ANYTHING that gets you up and moving is bound to be beneficial. If you're already in great shape and very healthy, then, yes, the gazelle might not do you any good. But if you can't walk (like me) and need to get moving, it's a real asset.

04-20-2009, 11:53 AM	#8
walkingwoman Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 19,099 Gallery: walkingwoman WOE: maintaining 124-128 range Start Date: 2/1/13	I have one and just started back on it yesterday I have other exercise equipment in my home but this is in my office and I can easily do a few minutes, play online, go back and do a few more, etc. Really easy to use and I notice results very quickly with it in my waistline and legs

04-20-2009, 06:48 PM	#9
YampyPie Guest Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,963 Gallery: YampyPie	I have a Gazelle and love it. I do intervals of fast, moderate, and slower pace though, so I think that helps. I love the stretched out feeling I get when I'm done. I have noticed a difference in my legs...my thighs are firming.

04-29-2009, 08:43 AM	#10
Glamour P! Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Co.Down, Northern Ireland Posts: 977 Gallery: Glamour P! Stats: Bigger than I should be..73 to go! WOE: Vegetarian LC/LGL Start Date: Every moment of everyday.	YampiePie - I'm so sorry it took so long to reply! The Gazelle sounds awesome - I have realised that no matter how much I want one though, or how much room I think I have created for it, its just not enough, but like I said before we are looking to buy a house soon so I will defo invest in one then. In the meantime I have got me a latereal stepper, and so far its giving a me burn in my legs and getting my heart rate up and I am enjoying it. I still can't wait to finally buy a a Gazelle tho!! G x

08-07-2009, 11:22 AM	#11
psigna Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,427 Gallery: psigna Stats: 218/171.6/125 WOE: South Beachy type, High Fiber (The Daily Plate) Start Date: 1/4/10 again, 10/9/11 again start 200 lbs	I bought a gazelle at a yard sale for $40. It was the Edge model, no resistance. however, I can do it and definetley feel it in my legs. I am having trouble finding accurate calorie calculators for it though. Everything that I find online is all ove rthe place as far as # calories burned.