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Gazelle?

MoJoV — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:22:37 GMT

Does anyone here own the old Tony Little gazelle? Do you still use it? I've had mine for years and really haven't used it faithfully. I mostly walk for exercise and do On Demand workouts. Just wondering if the Gazelle actually helped trying to stay in shape or get in shape.

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lulu2 — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:24:03 GMT

I still have an old Glider I purchased from QVC about 20 years ago. They replaced it twice when a pedal and a cable broke.

I used to enjoy it even though I was told by a trainer it really offered few benefits.

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mom2four0418 — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:29:36 GMT

I have had a glider for many years and still enjoy using it as it is much less impact compared to a treadmill.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/294594-are-gliders-good-exercise/

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Shelbelle — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 20:57:47 GMT

I loved my glider, it was not a Gazelle but same thing, it died on me, and out it went.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 21:05:24 GMT

I have a glider very similar to the Gazelle that I purchased from QVC years ago, mine is still going strong and I love it!!!!!!If done faithfully, I have noticed a difference and my husband also uses it and has noticed a difference.....I really like it and it folds up and will fit under the bed if you don't want to leave it out....

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Anita Hug — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 21:33:04 GMT

I used to have one and loved it. Until I accidentally whacked my furbaby who stupidly decided to stroll past me while I was using it. It was awkward to get on and off it also. I was always afraid to use it when I was alone in the house in case I had an accident on the mount/dismount.

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vac — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 21:50:29 GMT

I had one about 15 years ago and never felt like I was really getting a good workout.

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sgraham30 — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:56:01 GMT

On 3/23/2015 vaccinia said:
I had one about 15 years ago and never felt like I was really getting a good workout.

That's the same experience that I had. When I purchased mine, I hadn't exercised in years so it was a good way to build up my strength & endurance. As I did, it became too easy for me. I started walking outdoors once the weather got nice & I felt that I got a better workout doing that. My son tried using it but he's very tall (6'4") so it was uncomfortable for him to use so he didn't use it very often. I paid nearly $300 at HSN about 2 1/2 years ago, sold it to Play It Again Sports recently for $18, which shows you what a rip-off indoor exercise equipment is.

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hckynut — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 02:29:52 GMT

I have the original Tony Little glider and it still works just fine and I still use it on occasion to warm up for other exercises that I continue to do. I purchased mine solely so I would have a simple machine to use for my warm ups.