The Gazelle Freestyle Crosstrainer Pro is a fitness device that facilitates aerobic exercise in the home. The device works by simulating the act of running or walking; a pair of pedals slide back and forth on the Gazelle's frame. Because you do not have to lift your feet, the exercise provided by the device does not place as much stress on the body's joints as a standard running workout might. By modifying the basic motion slightly, you can perform more advanced exercises for a greater challenge.
Basic Glide
Step 1
Stand on the device's swing platforms and hold onto the hand grips. Bend your knees slightly and maintain an upright posture.
Step 2
Slide your left foot forward, until the end of the left platform pushes past the front edge of the device's base. Pull back on the left hand grip as you move, while pushing forward on the right hand grip.
Step 3
Slide your left foot backward and bring your right foot forward. Pull back on the right hand grip while pushing forward on the left hand grip.
Alternative Exercises
Step 1
Begin by performing a basic glide, then proceed to a "wide glide" by pushing the platforms beyond the edge of the device's base as far as your legs will allow. Allow the heel of your rear foot to rise from the platform.
Step 2
Perform a basic glide, but bend your knees deeply as you move. Avoid allowing your knees to come into contact with the swing arms. Keep your shoulders positioned over your hips.
Step 3
Stand on the platforms and raise the heels of both feet. Perform a basic glide in this position; do not allow your heels to come into contact with the platforms.
Step 4
Perform a basic glide or wide glide, but lean forward until you begin to feel the strain in your arms. Push forward on the hand grips as you move, until you are able to extend each arm completely; if necessary, lean back a little until you are able to extend your arms. Keep your back straight as you move.
Step 5
Perform a basic glide, but lean backward until you begin to feel the strain in your arms. Pull backward on the hand grips as you move and keep your back as straight as possible.
Step 6
Perform a wide glide, but twist your torso as your move and push and pull on the hand grips with extra force.
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