Tony Little Gazelle Freestyle Elite Reviews

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Tony Little
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Score:
70/100
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  • Average: 81
  • High: 100
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  • 325 reviews
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  • Last updated: 05/06/2007

The Way to Glide Easily to Pump Up Your Heart.

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Rated 4 out of 5

The first time I saw Tony Little‘s Gazelle Freestyle Elite was at my mom’s condo’s fitness room

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I liked this machine a lot more than I thought it would. I think this machine is best for the person who does not do and doesn’t want to do intense cardio vascular conditioning. If you do you will be disappointed. You will find the Gazelle Elite much too easy. If you are a novice, please be careful getting on and off. This machine will be a great way for you to work your upper body and get some strength and flexibility in your lower body as well. It is also great for those who find the treadmill hurts their feet or bikes hurt their knees. The Gazelle i...

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  • 19 reviews
  • 10,597 reads
  • Last updated: 02/07/2012

Not worth it

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Rated 2 out of 5
Performance
Rated 3 out of 5
Comfort
Rated 3 out of 5
Ease of use
Rated 3 out of 5
Durability
Rated 3 out of 5
Design
Rated 3 out of 5

I have used this product many times and it does not do the job like it says. It is not much of a work out unless you are swinging your legs so high and fast that you feel out of control. It is not a natural motion to swing them that high and fast. I would rather just go for a walk/jog outstide. You get the quality for the money. Not very good quality I would invest in a treadmill or an elliptical before I would buy one of these. It just does not do the job of creating an adequate cardio work out there are many things that you can do to substitute for this. The only time I would probably use this would be if I was in a confined space for a long period of time and it was cold and snowy outside. I would use this to get some kind of work out. Tony Little is very enthusiastic and but he could have done better with this product. I am surprised that it has gotten this far and this many loyal customers after all these years.

  • 53 reviews
  • 19,140 reads
  • Last updated: 12/31/2010

Tony Little Gazelle Freestyle Elite Works Good

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Rated 4 out of 5

Tony Little Gazelle Freestyle Elite is a nice peice of exercise equipment.

I had gained some pounds and wanted to get an inexpensive peice of exercise equipment. I saw the commercial for the Tony Little Gazelle Freestyle Elite and thought it looked interesting. I got it at Walmart for about $100.

The set-up of the Tony Little Gazelle Freestyle Elite was pretty easy. It came with detailed instructions and the tools needed for everything. Set-up was quick and I was using the machine in no time.

The Gazelle requires a decent amount of space to use. The "foot bars" swing way to the front and way to the back, so you have to make sure to make plenty of room in front of and behind the machine.

Once you get going you'll see the the Gazelle is very easy to use. The operation is very smooth and easy and natural. 

I believe you could lose weight by using the Gazelle. I haven't used it enough yet to find out.

  • 11 reviews
  • 2,654 reads
  • Last updated: 02/22/2011

Not worth your time or money

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Rated 1 out of 5

Personally at first I thought it was great, I would excercise on the Gazelle for about an hour or more a day. I never saw the results like I did on a treadmill. I thought that it was a great machine for someone who has knee problems, but all in all doesnt help you lose weight or inches that it promises to do. I would rather spend a little more money and purchase a treadmill. I would not reccommend this to anyone. It is great for storing though, considering I put mine up for storage about three months after I bought it. I like that it shows you supposedly how many calories your burning. I think that for as long as it takes to burn the calories you could of burned the same amount in alot less time on a treadmill or some other type of excercise equipment. Once you do get going on the machine though you can really get to going fast which I find would be difficult for older people to use. I never really saw any great acheivements from this workout machine.

  • 84 reviews
  • 76,217 reads
  • Last updated: 02/09/2012

Gazelle.... Low Impact, High Results

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Rated 4 out of 5

The Gazelle offers a whole body workout with Impact/Resistance that you control. I prefer to have music or the TV on while I Gazelle, so I am not paying attention to the time and stay on longer.

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  • 7 reviews
  • 3,308 reads
  • Last updated: 02/09/2012

Decent product. Helps break a sweat

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Rated 3 out of 5

This is a decent piece of exercise equiptment to get started getting back to into shape or breaking a sweat without going outside. I am a former athlete who kinda let himself go, so the idea when buying this was to burn some calories and maybe drop a few lbs in a short amount of time without spending a ton of money. the lack of impact due to bad knees and the hatred of running made this a nice option. I also wanted something that didn't take up a bunch of space. This was a good product for these purposes. The clock and calorie counter are fine. The heart rate monitor seemed a bit iffy, but not a big deal.

After I dropped a few and got my wind back, it wasn't very challenging. It felt a bit ...

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  • 5,155 reads
  • Last updated: 11/10/2011

It's better than doing nothing at all.

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Rated 3 out of 5

The Gazelle is great for the people who would like to bring exercise into their lives and are not comfortable enough to go to a gym.  It's great for the beginners, but the more advanced may find it not challenging enough.  It's easier on the joints than regular walking or running.  I think it comes down to how you enjoy doing your exercise.  If you like it in the privacy of your own home and the repetitiveness does not bother you, then it is a good piece of equipment.  If you bore easily staying in the same place, it would not be a good investment.  It is rather bulky, so make sure you have the room for it.

  • 7 reviews
  • 36,855 reads
  • Last updated: 11/09/2011

This Machine is the Best for a Healthy Workout

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Rated 5 out of 5

    When I first got the Gazelle, I was so intent on making it work for me that I was using it 6 or more times a week and for too long a period of time for eah use.  I ended up causing a problem with the muscles in my legs and had to stop using the machine while I healed up. You can get so involved using the machine that you forget about the time, and you  just work out longer than you intend to.  The machine is quiet and smooth operating.  It is quite easy to operate and doesn't take much effort to break it in and start a regular routine for yourself. I go to the gym three days a week now, and on my days off, I am on the Gazelle continuing my exercising.  I really feel that it is a good investement.  Unlike other exercise equipment that you purchase and let sit around and collect dust---the Gazelle is a machine that you will find yourself wanting to get back to and also feeling good after your workout.

  • 1 review
  • 8,309 reads
  • Last updated: 11/10/2011

Lost 5 pounds in 2 weeks using this gem for 20 minutes a day!

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Rated 5 out of 5

My daughter introduced me to her gazelle when I was visiting; I was wary at first, having used larger elliptical machines at my health club.  But, I needed to do SOMETHING to keep fit during the month I stayed with her, so I approached the gazelle.  What a surprise!  After a couple of trials I was doing all the advanced moves and found I did not get "out of breath" as I did using my club's ellipical.  And the results turned out to be far more pleasing:  I began trimming and losing weight immediately!  When I got home, I immediately bought a gazelle of my own and continue to be amazed by the effectiveness of a simple and short daily exercise routine.

  • 2 reviews
  • 9,848 reads
  • Last updated: 11/10/2011

a good, quick workout

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Rated 4 out of 5

I can't say I use the gazelle all that much, but when I am motivated to pull it out I really enjoy it! It's easy to do while watching TV and doesn't feel exhausting, yet you'll feel it the next day! I like the gliding motion and it's super easy on your joints. It does take up some room while you're on it though so you'll need a good enough space when using it. It folds up nicely and can fit in a closet, under the bed, or against a wall. It's a good beginner piece of exercise equipment. and I love how QUIET it is!! Doesn't support people weighing more than 300 pounds though - just fyi! The price is very reasonable and definitely worth the investment.

  • 1 review
  • 5,183 reads
  • Last updated: 11/09/2011

doesn't do what it says it does

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Rated 1 out of 5

My tread mill works much better. Sliding your feet back and forth is a total waste of time!! I,m a construction worker and I get more cardio at work then I can ever get on this machine. The adds for this do not even come close to the actual benifits you will get from using this machine.To me this is a invention to make money off unexpecting fittness buffs. Let a big fittness name indorse a product that does not work and watch the money roll in.    I worked out for one hour on this product and it did not give me the workout I get in a half hour on a tread machine,you might as well sit on a swing for a hour and pump your legs. My honest to god recomendation on this product would be not to waste your money. There are a lot of other fittness products on the market that produce much better results for a lot less money.

  • 6 reviews
  • 8,835 reads
  • Last updated: 08/09/2011

The Gazelle Freestyle Elite is a great workout!

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Rated 5 out of 5

The Gazelle Freestyle Elilte is a great addition to your workout.  You can use it for cardio or strength training by adjusting the resistence which is really easy to do.  You can target specific areas of the body as well by standing on the pads in different positions.  The video you get with it shows you everything.  This machine is also safe for people with back problems or joint problems as their is zero impact to your joints. This model of theGazelle is the heavy duty model for weights up to 300 pounds.  It also operates silently which is good for not waking people in the morning.  Maintenance is minimal, an occasional lubricating.  Compared with other machines on the market, this one is relatively inexpensive.

All in all, this is a great machine.  I'm very happy that we purchased it.

  • 1 review
  • 2,061 reads
  • Last updated: 01/26/2011

Love it... because it's fun!

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Rated 5 out of 5

I purchased my Gazelle online and when it arrived at my home I was so excited.  I put it together with the help of my husband and set it up in our rec room (right in front of the television).  It is much more fun working out in there.  I got on, and once I figured out how to use it, which was fairly simple, I had the time of my life... working out.  I never thought I would ever say that about ANY piece of workout equipment.  My husband was standing there grinning saying "Let me try."  But I was hooked... did not want to stop.  You can feel the burn in your thighs and know that it is working... and even in your arms.  But it feels so good.  I work out every day now and I look forward to it.  I have moved it to another room now, however, because the kids keep trying to get on it and I am afraid they will get hurt messing with it.  But I love it and would recommend it to anyone for a good, fun, workout.

  • 37 reviews
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  • Last updated: 01/29/2011

Tony Little Gazelle Freestyle keeps you running back for more!

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Rated 4 out of 5

The Tony Little Gazelle Freestyle Elite runs away from the competition! This exercise machine is great way to stay in shape from the convenience of your home.

The Tony Little Gazelle Freestyle elite is a low-impact machine that gets you some cardio exercise and oodles of fun! If you have any injuries as I do, or are just looking to avoid injuries, this is the machine for you. Having knee issues that make it difficult and sometimes painful to run, the Gazelle Freestyle is a true blessing. The free swinging leg stirrups make running a cinch without any of the damage to your body.

With the combination of the swinging stirrups and corresponding straight bar handles, using the Gazelle Freestyle...

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  • 4 reviews
  • 2,179 reads
  • Last updated: 01/08/2011

Tony Little Gazelle is Easy to Use, but Quickly Gets Boring

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Rated 3 out of 5

I got this present as a (requested) Christmas present. It was fairly easy to use, although getting on and off the machine took some practice. However, after a few months it became pretty boring. There's not many different exercises you can perform, and I soon lost interest. Also, the small monitor went through so many batteries that after three or four times I just stopped changing them and didn't know my speed/miles/etc.

This machine is probably best for someone who would like to get a little exercise into their day. I wouldn't really recommend it for someone looking to start a serious workout regime, since it quickly loses its excitement. Needless to say, it now sits in my closet.

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