Gazelle glider

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UsedToBeHusky
UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,227 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Why is it so hard for me to use this machine when it is supposed to be so easy? It looks easy but then I get on it and I'm done in like 10 minutes. I've lost a lot of weight and I'm used to an hour of cardio at a shot but this thing cleans me out on energy. Same with the elliptical. Any ideas?

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  • Hoppymom
    Hoppymom Posts: 1,158 Member
    I just started using mine too. I can go about 17 minutes top and then I am done. My goal right now is to push through to 30 minutes. I do better on this thaan the elliptical. On that monster I only last about 5 min then my calves hurt so much I have to stop. I don't even use the resistance yet. Hope you find answers.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,227 Member
    I just started using mine too. I can go about 17 minutes top and then I am done. My goal right now is to push through to 30 minutes. I do better on this thaan the elliptical. On that monster I only last about 5 min then my calves hurt so much I have to stop. I don't even use the resistance yet. Hope you find answers.

    You know I take the elliptical in spurts. I'll do 15 minutes in one session. Take a break, drink some water, relax, let all the sweat dry. Then, I'll hop back on it for another 15 minutes. Take a break. Yada yada. Back on for another 15 minutes. That is the only way I can log any serious time on the elliptical. With the glider, 10 minutes and I'm not even interested anymore.
  • Hoppymom
    Hoppymom Posts: 1,158 Member
    I may try that. I'll do 10-15 and quit and walk later or something but if I just take a short break and then do another 15 I'd be happy. I am looking for ways to work out inside as Central MN get Really Chilly in the winter and I do not like cold weather.
  • kristinkt
    kristinkt Posts: 921 Member
    I don't have a gazelle, but as far as the eliptical goes I started out at 10 minutes a day and worked my way up from there. When 10 minutes was doable I went for 15 then 20 and kept on going. Now I have gone as long as 60 minutes but most days do anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes. I started exercising in June so that has been about 3 months. Just take it one step at a time.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,227 Member
    Me too. Though I probably have more time than you. I'm in GA. We get an extended summer usually.
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