The Gazelle Freestyle is an exercise machine developed by Tony Little, the fitness personality who got his start in entertainment on the Home Shopping Network. The Gazelle Freestyle is similar to an elliptical machine with gliding food platforms to stimulate running or jogging and swinging handlebars. According to the Tony Little Store, the Gazelle Freestyle allows you to do 10 different exercises in one workout.
Workouts
The instruction manual details a variety of exercises for beginners to advanced users. The Backward Lean is an advanced workout that requires you to lean back with your ankles so your arms take on more weight. You should feel a pull in your upper back, back shoulders and biceps. The Power Glide is an advanced exercise that requires you to gradually increase the length of your stride. The Power Glide is an aerobic workout designed to increase your heart rate. The Gazelle comes with built-in resistance cylinders so you can increase the difficulty of your workout as you improve.
Features
The Gazelle Freestyle comes with a computerized fitness computer that tracks and logs speed, distance, time and calories burned. The computer requires three AAA batteries. There are built-in thumb-pulse sensors on the handlebars for tracking your heart rate during a cardio workout. The Gazelle Personal Trainer Video, featuring Little, offers a variety of workouts for all fitness levels. The video is designed for following along during a workout.
Exercise Benefits
According to the guide, using the Gazelle Freestyle for 20 minutes, seven days a week, can help you lose weight and improve your health. According to the National Institute on Aging, a regular exercise routine can reduce your risk of developing certain diseases and disabilities. Exercise can be part of an effective treatment plan for people who suffer from arthritis, heart disease and diabetes. Exercise is beneficial for people with high blood pressure, problems balancing and difficulty walking.
Design
The Gazelle Freestyle is designed to hold up to 300 pounds. One of its most popular features is that you can fold it up and store it in tight spaces, such as in a closet or under the bed. However, the machine weighs 59 pounds, so it's not easy to stash in an out-of-the-way place. According to the instruction manual, the unit is 54 inches in height and 44 inches long.
Gazelle Freestyle Success
The Gazelle Freestyle is one of the top-selling Tony Little products, as of 2010. ABC News says Little has made about $1.5 billion from the elliptical-like machine, which is responsible for half of Little’s overall sales volume. The Gazelle is also featured on Little’s most successful fitness infomercials.
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