Gazelle Tony Little Total Body Fitness Workout Exercise Elliptical Glider Supports 250-300lbs with Low-Impact Design for Home Gym

I purchased an under-the-desk elliptical machine and love it. It has a convenient remote control and different speeds, but it doesn't give me the level of exercise I hoped for. It also doesn't stay in place, and the return period has lapsed.This Tony Little elliptical machine is truly low impact. It mimics the motion of skiing without risking life and limb, speaking of which I tore the ACL in my left knee in a bad skiing accident and was on crutches for eight months rather than having surgery. Although much improved, my doctor thinks I developed arthritis in my knee from the scar tissue and suggested I take up walking.To add insult to injury (no pun intended), I also have slight residual neuropathy in both legs after chemotherapy treatments from cancer eight years ago, although it, too, is much improved (thankfully, no sign of recurrence).What I needed was this Tony Little Gazelle machine, and I remember that my mother had one when I was growing up.A friend assembled it a few days ago, which took 45 minutes to an hour. It is very sturdy, but I asked him to remove the black rounded caps on each end of the horizontal bar at about waist level because although my hands are small to medium in size, I felt a tiny pinch when they were too close to those caps (they seem decorative more than anything else).Once the machine was assembled, I was apprehensive about stepping up on the foot pedals. They are only HALF the height up of a standard stair step and would not be a challenge to most people, but I was concerned about putting pressure on my bad knee. My concern was short-lived after figuring out the best way to get up and down from the pedals while also not risking injury due to the pedals not being stationery. This is what I did:First, while holding onto the horizontal support bar (not the raised arms), I step up on the right foot pedal with my stronger leg. Second, while still holding on tight to the horizontal bar, I step up with my other (bad) leg. Once I feel stable, I grap onto the arms and start moving. IT IS SO MUCH FUN!!I have used it three days in a row, and it is no struggle at all, nor did I have any adverse effect on my bad knee or somewhat weak legs. It is such great exercise for the legs/thighs, butt, and arms and folds up with little effort.NOTE: If you have any weakness in your legs, like i do, it is very important to hold onto a stable portion of the machine BEFORE stepping up and/or down, and as mentioned, I find the horizontal bar in front to be the best for that.If you are looking for a low-impact exerciser that you will enjoy using and that will not just gather dust, I highly recommend this Tony Little Gazelle.

I don't write reviews often but I have to for this. I've struggled to find an effective cardio workout for my home for years. I've got through several bikes and considered many machines. Finally, I remembered back in the early 2000's there was. the infomercials with Tony Little and I decided to check out this machine. I'm glad that I did because this thing rocks.It is not a normal elliptical machine. Instead of there being a crank for your feet (like a bike), your feet simply move forward. and backward. This is great because it provides a lot of variation to your movements and honestly gives a deeper workout than a normal elliptical while being cheaper and easier to use.This is less like running and more like ski walking and at multiple angles, which challenges different parts of your body. And, it comes with the resistance option which can also add intensity to the workout.I'm a big fan of bodyweight workouts (calisthenics) because its simpler, uses your own bodyweight for the resistance, and needs less equipment. This elliptical fits the bill of that and takes up very little space for what you get.

I was very wary when I read the existing reviews for the edge. I've had many experiences of buying a low-price piece of fitness equipment, and I firmly believe that most of the time you get what you pay for. The price was right, though, so I thought I'd give one more thing a try.What I like about the Gazelle:1. The product arrived by FedEx delivery very quickly (and on a Saturday).2. It took maybe 15 minutes for me to assemble, but I'm very strong and technically adept.3. I immediately hopped on the machine, and got the knack of the motion right away. According to the book, there are several different motions (with different body-area targets). I found myself alternating back and forth between them (leaning one way or the other) easily and without thought. I have to say I found the movements easy to do, no problem at all on my joints, and it seemed like I was getting a decent cardio workout and targeting some unusual muscles (lower shoulders, lower back & abs) at the same time. I was sore the next morning, but the stiffness wore off with movement. I don't think that I'm going to mind having this as my go-to piece of home fitness equipment, but I do plan on doing some yoga and strength training as well.4. As a mom, I was especially delighted to find that the machine is VERY quiet -- I should have no problem working out in the early morning or at night without waking up anyone in my family.My issues with the machine are minimal, but worth mentioning:1. When they say it folds flat for easy storage, that's not entirely true. I have very young children that I need to keep the machine away from, so storage and handling are crucial for me. The handlebars are curved upwards, and prevent me from storing the machine under any of my furniture. I'll be storing it upright in a currently unused closet. There is no way to lock the foot pedals when it is folded, so carrying the machine from room to room was very annoying (I was constantly smacked by the pedals). I have a cord that I'll use to wrap around the machine, though, so I should be able to move it in the future without too much hassle.2. The foot pedals are a bit flimsy. I have several people in my family who are balance-challenged, so this is an area of concern for me. It seems to require some concentration to get on and off the machine safely. If you have any concerns about this issue, I think I would either recommend trying the more expensive gazelle or going with a different piece of equipment.3. I was not sweating like I would do on an elliptical at the gym. I could tell that the machine certainly got my pulse rate up, but maybe my first time out didn't get as intense as it could have. Or maybe my gym just has hot/stale air in the cardio area. Until I use the machine for a few weeks, I'll have no way to know for sure whether or not the workout is effective for weight-loss or conditioning. I'll try to amend the review later with results.I am satisfied with my purchase, and I do look forward to resuming my workout schedule with this new machine.

The assembly was very easy. It is sturdy yet not hard to move around. As a person that has knee and foot pain, the Gazelle makes exercise easy and there is no painful impact while using.😁