Gazelle Edge Elliptical Review

The Gazelle Edge elliptical trainer is promoted on TV by exercise personality Tony Little. While it’s Little’s cheapest machine, it’s capable enough to help people improve their cardiovascular fitness. This is a fun gadget to keep around for rainy days. On its own, the Gazelle Edge doesn’t offer the ergonomics, resistance, or programming to support a serious fitness regime.

The Edge elliptical is usually available online from Dick’s Sporting Goods for about $120. The manufacturer (Fitness Quest) and Amazon sometimes offer even lower prices.

Elliptical Hits: Best Features of the Gazelle Edge Elliptical Trainer

• Oversized pedals – The anti-slip pedals on Gazelle trainers are oversized to promote comfort. People can place their feet on different parts of the pedals to get a custom glide.
• Compact size – The Gazelle Edges folds for easy storage.
• Versatile range of motion – This machine is designed to let people of all sizes use a full range of motion, from a short step to a long glide.
• Data readouts – Users get immediate feedback about their speed, distance, time, and approximate calories burned.
• Full body workout – Upper arm bars help people exercise their upper and lower bodies at once.

Elliptical Misses: Drawbacks of the Gazelle Edge

• No preset programs or resistance – The Gazelle’s resistance depends on the effort that a user exerts. It’s difficult to keep track of progress when there aren’t resistance levels and programs to use as benchmarks.
• Lack of entertainment – Engaging features such as iPod ports and interactive training are becoming common on full-size cross trainers. On the other hand, this gadget isn’t trying to compete with typical cross trainers.

Overall Rating for the Gazelle Edge Elliptical Trainer

Very cheap ellipticals, the Edge included, compare poorly with ellipticals that cost just a few hundred dollars more. Still, this Gazelle product can’t fairly be compared with such machines; it costs much less and doesn’t try to compete with more complex gym equipment. This is fine for a vacation home or a rainy day, but a serious fitness program would require a more serious cross trainer. For a better home elliptical, see discount brands such as NordicTrack and Schwinn.