Article Link Hilarious Retro Fitness Equipment You Can Still Buy Online

[FirmDancer]

I loved the Nordic skier also !! I thought it was a great workout. I enjoyed the rhythm of it. I once joined a gym specifically because it had a skier there.

[spotted zebra]

Originally Posted by CoolGirlinFl888

I didn't think the Nordic machine was bad either! I also know a woman with bad knees and not in great health using the Gazelle to get a great workout. She ended up losing about 16 lbs. She wanted to do more traditional workouts but she had knees issues and arthritis.

I liked the Gazelle I used to have, even if the guy selling it, Tony Little, was over the top. I owned a Gazelle before I became a VF member back when I only had two fitness tapes (both Firms). I couldn't bring it with me when I moved to another part of the country. The person who ended up with my Gazelle was ecstatic. Nowadays I wouldn't have the space for it. It was fun while I had it though.

[furmomof6]

Ha ha, my mother just told me last week that she found my old "thigh contraption" (aka: thigh master).

[luvcritters]

I still use the Gazelle. I have one with resistance inside and one without resistance outside. And just got rid of one that was weather beaten but still working. With a replaced knee and a bad back the Gazelle is much better than the elliptical or a bike. I'd use the Nordic Track skier if I still had it.

[JENILU]

Originally Posted by luvcritters

I still use the Gazelle. I have one with resistance inside and one without resistance outside. And just got rid of one that was weather beaten but still working. With a replaced knee and a bad back the Gazelle is much better than the elliptical or a bike. I'd use the Nordic Track skier if I still had it.

Is it more comfortable to use than an elliptical? I feel really weird and uncomfortable on ellipticals. think its my inner ears/ center of gravity, but whatever it is, I do not like it at all. you make me wonder if this feels different?

[FitBoop]

I never heard of the Hawaii Chair.

It would be fun to have a VF get-together and bring our old portable equipment. I have a few, like the Ab Roller and The Body Wedge!

[nckfitheart]

Lol Hawaii chair --- Never knew such equipment existed!

I did own 3 and 4. Gave both away! It was a waste of precious time and money.

[PhyllisG]

Ellen and the Hawaii chair is too funny. Looks like you could be flung right off it.

The Thigh Master is actually from the sixties...before Suzanne Somers. I know because I had one before I left home. Took it with me.

[luvcritters]

Originally Posted by JENILU

Is it more comfortable to use than an elliptical? I feel really weird and uncomfortable on ellipticals. think its my inner ears/ center of gravity, but whatever it is, I do not like it at all. you make me wonder if this feels different?

The Gazelle is more comfortable for me. It has the feel of a skier except you have bigger range of motion if your body can handle it. Mine can't. I can get my heart rate up without reinjuring something and that matters to me. The range of motion on an elliptical is set and isn't adjustable. Maybe that's why the Gazelle works for me.

[NoraKate]

the shake weight still makes me giggle

(the South Park episode did NOT help!)

the nordic track and gazelle seem useful