Freestyle Gazelle Weight Loss Information

The Gazelle, created by fitness entrepreneur Tony Little, is an exercising machine that allows fluid motion so that your arms and legs are free moving while burning calories.

Programming

• To maximize weight loss benefits on the Gazelle, program the machine accurately in order to get the best workout. Settings include speed, distance, weight and age. There are three impact settings, one being the easiest and three being the most difficult. It may take some trial and error, but you want to be challenged, but not too challenged, during your workout.

Exercises

• There are 10 exercises you can perform on the Gazelle, and more exercises are available on Tony Little's website. Cardio workouts should be performed five times a week, while strength training exercises should be performed three times a week on alternative days.

Diet

• In addition to using the Gazelle, be sure to adopt a sound nutrition program. Tony Little's website includes articles on nutrition, or you may adopt a method such as calorie counting.

Calories Burned

• The calories burned on the Gazelle will vary depending on your weight and the intensity of your workout. For example, a 180-pound person can burn 644 calories with an hour of moderate activity on the Gazelle. Websites like fatburn.com offer calorie calculators for a variety of exercises, including the Gazelle.

Success Stories

• Success stories on tonylittle.com run the gamut from 40 to 200 pounds of loss. These people lost weight by also incorporating a low-calorie diet, and results are not typical.