Gazelle Supreme by Tony Little

When I used to work out at the gym, the only machine I used was the Arc Trainer. I figured if I could find one for home, I could drop my gym membership. "Arc Trainers" are very expensive and I could not afford one. This came up during my search for a very decent price, so I started to research it. I was very reluctant to purchase as it looks really flimsy in the pictures. However, it is not. It is very sturdy. I weigh 225 pounds and it supports my weight with no problem. I watched some videos on YouTube before I purchased and liked the different routines that could be done - stretching, cardio, thighs, etc. I am very out of shape and need to start working out to bring down my blood pressure. I received the product on the date promised. I had also purchased the assembly through Amazon. There was a mix up with the assembly and they did not show up on the date promised. However, when I contacted the company and Amazon, they were both very apologetic and worked to fix the problem very quickly. I can understand that mistakes are made, I judge the company on the way they handle the error. I have no complaints about the assembly. Once the error was identified, the company rescheduled immediately, apologized and got it taken care of. The individual that came to my home to assemble the unit was very young, but polite and fast. Using the Gazelle - I am not a work out fanatic. However, I work from home and sit in front of a computer for hours. I get very sore, especially in the back and shoulders. I have not watched the videos that came with the Gazelle (yet), but I remembered the videos from YouTube and have get on the machine every couple of hours for a few minutes and use it to stretch, plus do a short workout at the end of the day. Since it has very low impact on your joints, I am not very sore - a little sore because I have not worked out in so long, but that is to be expected. I feel like I get a very good stretch and it is easy to get worked up to a good cardio rate without causing your body pain. The readout panel that shows number of calories burned or heart rate does is not working correctly. However, I don't know if that is a manufacturer issue or the young man that hooked up everything so I am still giving 5 stars as I think it may have been the way it was connected. Overall, very happy with the product and think it will help me reach my goal to drop my blood pressure, weight and keep my back from being in constant pain from sitting.

I've been a gazelle Edge user for a few years. I would skip a few weeks or even a month but always returned. What I love about it is that it's pretty quiet- compared to a treadmill or even some bikes. My trick is to get into a television series and only watch an episode while working out- slacker motivation. The Gazelle is the perfect machine for that. I always thought the Edge was almost too easy. Some days I would watch a movie for 90 minutes while gliding. Without resistance you wouldn't realize you were working that hard until you got off and felt your "jelly legs". I could lean way forward and way back to try to get more out of it, but my heart rate would rarely exceed 100pbm. I researched the Gazelle Supreme and felt confident it was going to be the right machine for me. I was not disappointed! Amazon had it to me within a week and I had it assembled within the hour. Great instructions- crappy tools. I ended up using the wrenches anyway because I didn't want to take the time to go to the garage and get mine, but the screwdriver was an abomination- L-shaped. Everything was packaged tightly and everything fit together perfectly. It's noticeably thicker tubing and sturdier than the Edge, and of course heavier- but I like that. I'm about 210lbs and feel very stable on it. Now for the workout- Like I said, I've been a gazelle user for years, and I remember the first time I used it I could hardly walk for a few days afterwards. Don't make the mistake of trying to keep you heels down, let them come up naturally or your calves will revolt! The first five minutes on the Gazelle Supreme I thought I was going to be in trouble- it was so hard I thought I was going to have to disconnect the resistance shocks (which is an awesome option for starting out). But after a few minutes I got past the "runner's wall" so to speak and was able to continue for a half an hour, long enough to finish my episode of Californication- motivation. I can't say enough about this machine. I had a steady heart rate of 145bpm for a half an hour. Normally I could only achieve that running, which I hate, or boxing a heavy bag, which I can't continue for 30 minutes strait. It's every thing I loved about my old Gazelle plus the bonus of resistance. The addition of the spring mounted cable is also wonderful to give a softer stride and the larger grips with the built in heart monitor is a welcome change. To sum it up- Why wouldn't you buy a piece of workout equipment that can work the hell out of you while you watch TV in the comfort of your own home? The option to disconnect the resistance makes this perfect for beginners or more advanced users. It's low impact so your joints won't hate you afterwards. It folds up against the wall or even slides under a bed if you need to put it away. It doesn't need electricity so you can use it anywhere. I think for $285 it's the best all around workout for the buck.

I have had the standard edition for years. I actually found it at someone's curb for trash pickup, took it home and it worked fine. I have no idea how long they used it for, but I recently started using it again every other day and then daily for 6 months and lost 40 lbs. Having chronic pain, I first kind of glided on it. It is perfect for anyone that just needs to get moving or loosening up the joints and muscles easily. Eventually, I started getting comfortable and running on it. If you are looking for a high cardio full out run, you can certainly do that too (see fitbit stat). But running hands free takes time and requires a lot of balance and focus. I can easily see someone getting hurt if not careful. The only issue I have is that after a few songs, I am 6ft away from where I started, and I have to hope off and push it back. (Also, be careful doing this, big shin bruises) I use it on a painted concrete floor and the paint layers have completely worn off. I just kind of delt with it until

I use it for gliding. I used to cross country ski when I lived somewhere with snow and it is a terrific kind of exercise for overall fitness. The glider is the same type of exercise, for all four quadrants of your body, both arms and both legs. I really like the resistance and I really like how sturdy and secure it feels using it. I have one artificial knee and this machine is extremely easy on the knee joints. Overall, I am a VERY happy customer!!

Perfect size for a small space. I get a good work out (work up a sweat) and I haven't used the pistons yet! I am accustomed to using an elliptical and feel like I am getting a very similar work out. It came with 3 DVDs which showed different techniques to use. Sturdy & easy to put together (needed another person to help me with some parts). A little WD-40 takes away any squeaks. It is very quiet and great to use while watching TV.

The instructions are not clear, the video helped a lot. My unit came with one of the hydraulic cylinders bent at an angle straight out of the box. I called for a replacement cylinder which came about ten days later. The unit squeaks a bit but otherwise works well.

This is my second Gazelle. I had my first one about 15 years ago, and loved it then too. This model has much more resistance and has a better workout. I was worried about the assembly as it looked complicated, but I just followed the instructions step by step and had it assembled in just over an hour. I love that there is no impact on our joints when we use it, even my 77 year old mother uses it!!

Setup was easy. I trained on an older one until recently. Two issues. The older units have tougher pistons which made my workouts good and solid. Built up good arm and shoulder muscles and broke a sweat easily. The new units have the spring loaded cables which actually raises the back of the foot a bit. The old ones have no spring and are a little longer so the foot is more level. I will keep the new one until I eventually find a used older one with pistons. The ones without pistons are a total waste of money, no resistance to make you work so you would be better off to go for a walk.