Gazelle Freestyle

This Gazelle is definitely easy to use,and you don't have to be exhausted like running when exercising on it.Yet the assembly is not a very nice experience,and now it's even getting noise after four months use.

Gazelle arrived is good condition and with every listed item - outstanding

I just got my gazelle set up and used it for the first time. Set up was a little iffy...definitely read all through the instructions before you begin. Use is very simple! Mine came with the DVD, and since I don't have a player, am not able to use that. However, the instructions in the owner's manual for the different moves are easy to understand. I inherited 'faulty knees', so was anxious to see how "low-impact" this would really be. It's great!

I bought this on somewhat of a whim because I've been wanting get a little more in shape (got a little bit of pudge going on) and I realized the hardest part of motivating myself to work out was actually getting ready and going out to the gym.. time was somewhat of a factor as well. So I ordered this a few days ago because I read some reviews on here and it looked like the price was right. Set it up earlier today; The quality of the parts is basically no worse or better than I'd expected.. think of it as a stripped down eliptical machine. Setting it up was fairly easy but some of the instructions were a bit unclear. Threw on some running sneakers and got on, and I've got to say, the feel/motion of this thing is REALLY strange at first. Unless you are a ballet dancer or gymnist with really good balance, be prepared to look like an idiot on this thing for a little while because, like it's name, it is completely freestyle. It's range of motion and rhythm is ALL up to you. Have you ever been on a ski lift at a mountain and had the urge to swing your skis forward and back in unison just because it gives you that tiny feeling of being thrown off balance? You might start unintentionally doing that for a few minutes on this thing (it's actually kind of fun but of course, there's not much of a workout factor doing it). After about 10 minutes, I started to get the motion down. It was pretty fun once i got the hang of it, but I agree with other reviews, it does make your feet sore... might try putting some foam on the footplates.

I looked into buying a Gazelle because I heard it was little/low impact on the knees and I have a knee problem that has limited my excersise routine recently...
When I received my Gazelle, it was fairly easy to put together. It took about an hour. The directions were easy to follow and the only extra tool required (that was not included) was a screwdriver.
I was anxious to try it out. So, I streached out a bit and got right on. Since then, I have used my Gazelle at least 5 days/week and I enjoy doing it. It is a good work out and I can watch TV while doing it. It will be perfect now that summer is comming and here in Arizona it is hard to go outside for a walk or a run in the heat.
I rated this item 4 stars (instead of five) for two reasons. One because your feet actually get sore (the bottoms of them from the bumps on the non-stick pad)- unless you wear tennis shoes. And the other reason is because it is a little noisy. Other than that, I like it alot!