The Gazelle Elite exercise machine is a model in the line of Gazelle glider equipment products offered by fitness expert and infomercial guru, Tony Little. The Gazelle offers a non-impact, resistance or aerobic workout using arm levers and foot pedals. The Elite model is the top of the Gazelle line, with heavier, sturdier construction, and comes with all of the available features (e.g., heart rate monitor) offered in the line, as well as extras like workout DVDs, a water bottle attachment, nutrition manual and more, all for a price of about $330 as of March 2010.
Specifications
The Gazelle Elite has a large footprint and requires assembly, making it a more than one-hour project to get ready for use. It measures 44 inches in length, 31 1/2 inches in width and 55 inches in height. The Elite will support up to 300 lbs. of weight.
Features
The Gazelle Elite provides a pulse rate monitor which reads the user's pulse via sensors in the handle. This is different from other Gazelle model monitors which require you to take your hand off one of the levers and place your thumb on the monitor for a reading. The computer also provides information on speed, calories burned, time and distance. The Gazelle allows the user to manually change resistance levels, though not during a workout. Unlike the similarly constructed Gazelle Power Plus model, the Elite folds for more convenient storage.
Add-Ons
Depending on where and when purchased, the Elite may come with several workout DVDs, a one- or two-year personal trainer access card (via a toll-free number) and a fitness eating plan. Warranties may vary.
Upper Body Workouts
By decreasing the use of the legs during a workout, a Gazelle user relies more on the upper body to move the machine, making the exercise a body weight exercise. For example, leaning forward and using the arms to move the pistons works the biceps. Leaning backwards with elbows in works the pectorals, while moving the elbows out from the body in this position works the lats.
Lower Body Workouts
By decreasing the use of the arms during a workout, a Gazelle user relies more on the lower body to move the machine. For example, leaning forward and using the legs to move the pistons works the quadriceps. Leaning backwards works the glutes and hamstrings, while bending the knees while keeping the torso erect works the calves. Turning sideways and using the legs provides abduction and adduction workouts.
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