The Gazelle Edge is an at-home aerobic machine by Tony Little. The machine is marketed as providing a total body workout with both aerobic and muscle toning benefits. In 2010, the Gazelle sold for around $100, making it an economical choice. There are some problems with the Gazelle fitness machine you should know before making a purchasing decision.
Resistance
Your body is an efficient machine and it learns to adapt to the stress imposed on it. Progressing the difficulty of your workout over time is important for continuous results. Many cardio machines offer various ways of changing the intensity of a workout. Speed, resistance and incline are the most common. With the Gazelle Edge, you can adjust the speed of your movement. Variable resistance settings are offered on the top of the line Gazelle models. However, to change the resistance, you will need to stop your workout and step off the machine. The basic model does not offer any resistance settings. The lack of convenient mechanisms to increase the difficulty of your workout means you may outgrow the Gazelle Edge quickly.
Design and Storage
One of the listed benefits of the Gazelle is that it can be folded and stored when not in use. This way it won't take up a large amount of space in your house. The dimensions of the Gazelle are 43 by 28 by 53.8 inches. Users comment that you need to plan accordingly as the Gazelle does take up considerable space. If you use the Gazelle with a wide gliding gait, the pedals swing out past the ends of the unit, adding to the space needed. The unit weighs 42 pounds. Although it may fold up for storage, it is not light and may be difficult to move.
Lack of Intensity
The most common complaint from users of the Gazelle Edge is the lack of intensity. With no additional resistance, the movement consists of you gliding your legs forward and back. This may be an adequate workout if you are completely new to exercise. Since the Gazelle provides a low impact cardio workout, those with joint problems or those rehabilitating from an injury may find the exercise to be intense enough. However, for most average users, the Gazelle does not provide enough of a workout to consistently increase their heart rate.
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