Is the Gazelle a Good Aerobic Workout?
Home fitness machines for an aerobic workout save time and money in relation to joining a gym. After the initial purchase, you can train in the convenience of your home on your own time schedule. They can be an inexpensive piece of equipment, but do they serve your needs?
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Significance
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Tony Little creates space-saving workout equipment that is extremely affordable on almost any budget. The main idea behind these fitness machines and the way they operate is to cause no stress on knees and ankles the way a treadmill can.
Types
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The Gazelle Edge is the lightweight model with a computer that provides feedback on time, speed, distance and approximate calories burned during your workout. It can hold 250 pounds in weight. The Gazelle Performance 300 model includes an on-board computer to track miles traveling, time working out and a hand grip pulse sensor monitors heart rate so that you are in the proper zone for an aerobic workout. This model can accommodate 275 pounds in user weight.
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Features
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Each of the two models folds down to store underneath a bed, though the swinging motion of your legs when used does require ample space in your home. Beds that are low to the floor may not accommodate the Performance 300 model to be stored underneath.
Cost
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The economical Gazelle Edge retails for about $100 and the Performance 300 retails for about $200.
Considerations
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There are mixed reviews as to the performance of the Gazelle trainers. Beginners find it to give a full-range motion aerobic workout, while hardcore gym enthusiasts prefer a more traditional workout on a Stairmaster or treadmill.
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