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The OSIM® iGallop™ is the revolutionary exerciser that can help you shape and tone your tummy, hips, seat and thighs. The secret is in its zero-impact, tri-axial riding action. Your body automatically responds to its multidirectional movement, and this balancing engages certain muscle groups and may help improve coordination and posture.
The fun and easy way to exercise your abs at home!
Exercising your abdominal muscles usually means hard, boring work. iGallop™ abs exercise equipment makes shaping and toning fun—and automatic—by moving your body in multiple directions. Ordinary exercise equipment for abs and thighs can be tedious and ineffective. iGallop™ gives a great core body workout and is fun to ride!
Abs exercise equipment that’s also great for hips, seat and thighs.
One of the unique things about iGallop™ is that it engages so many core muscle groups at once. It’s a great way to exercise your abs at home—and it shapes and tones your hips, buttocks and thighs, too!
Work out while you watch TV with our innovative exercise equipment for abs and thighs.
Just select your program speed, and iGallop™ does the rest. Unlike some exercise equipment for abs and thighs, iGallop requires no complex, time-consuming training—simply hop on and get a great workout just by riding!
Order your iGallop™ today and discover a new, easy way to exercise your abs at home!
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Pleasant Hill, Or on 5/30/2008
I mentioned a suicide strap because a 'senior' friend rode the igallop and could have used a strap or handle to hold on for balance. It is very easy to use and does target the muscles used when you riding your horse. Entertaining and easy to use.
from Central Virginia on 5/30/2008
I ride it for 30 - 45 minutes watching TV. I don't know what a difference it makes (I am a pretty serious gym rat so my standards are maybe a little high) but it is fun to do. My husband and my daughters like it also.
from Martinez, Ca on 5/23/2008
I like using it when I watch TV,I think it is strenthing my core.
from Bethel Park, PA on 5/19/2008
Using for core exercise and to keep limber during seasons when I don't get to ride my horse much.
from Northern New Jersey on 5/16/2008
I've been using the iGallop every day since it arrived and LOVE it. It's easy to stick to and I can feel the effects already after only a week.
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from El Paso, TX on 5/13/2008
I've had the iGallop for three months now. It's very easy to use, you definitely feel the muscle groups it's working, and it's way more fun than sit ups. To really see results, you need to use it a lot, but since it's so easy, just ride it while you watch a TV show! I'd get one again.
from Jacksonville Fl on 4/28/2008
I love working out on the iGallop! I use it for 15 minutes 2 or 3 times a day. Sometimes 30 minutes and that wears me out!
from Arkansas on 4/25/2008
I have problems with my lower back hurting. Since using this my back feels more flexible and I don't have the lower back pain like I did before.
from Lebanon, PA on 4/6/2008
This is so easy. With limited strength in my legs, I'm been able to do 2 of the 15 minute sessions a day. Glad I took the chance with this.
from Orlando, FL on 3/29/2008
Don't expect iGallop to solve your serious fitness workout needs, but it's lots of fun and a great conversational piece!
from hazleton pa on 3/28/2008
for indoor exercise when its cold out
from Alexandria, VA on 3/28/2008
Too easy to pass up!
from Round Rock, TX on 3/7/2008
Definitely a man pleaser! It works the abs and inner thighs while trying to maintain your balance. I love it! (And so does he!)
from LAX, CA on 3/3/2008
Great and interesting product! Kids love it too.
Still too early to notice any results.
from Nebraska on 3/3/2008
After 15 minutes I am ready to get off. I do think it strengthens the core muscles. It does not do much else for overall fitness.
I think it needs some additional more vigorous settings.
I feel like I am accomplishing something while I am talking or watching TV.
from boston on 3/3/2008
This is good if you are looking to find a way to strengthen your core muscles without putting in too much effort. The problem with the machine is that it doesn't work them enough, as opposed to going to the gym and working your core.
from irving on 2/29/2008
I use the product dailly so far working great. you really can tellit is working all areas that need to be worked the most abs, thighs, butt.nothing I can think off.
from Indiana on 2/29/2008
I do not always take the time to exercise like I should. The iGallop makes it easy to exercise even if you are tired to go through the exercises on the DVD - just sit, balance and watch TV.
from Alexandria,Ky on 2/29/2008
getting back in shape for horseback riding vacation.think this will help with balance.dvd is very helpful.
from Lexington, KY on 2/25/2008
This machine amazed me at how many areas it targets. I felt it mostly in my thigh area. I'm excited to try all of the different positons to get a complete core workout.
from San Diego, CA on 2/25/2008
My obliques are definitely getting more toned doing the beginner and intermediate workouts. I hope the advanced workout will target more of my lower abdominal area (baby belly) as this does not seem to be getting as much of a workout. I hate crunches and sit-ups, and love that I can do exercises on the iGallop that work my core.
Also, my two autistic kids 6 & 4 love it for the sensory input of horse-riding, and the 6 year old is getting more toned in the abdominal area.
I have already recommended this device to several people.
from Pottstown, PA on 2/18/2008
Very easy to follow. Doesn't feel like a lot of work.
from JERSEY CITY, NJ on 2/18/2008
IT'S EASY TO DO EXERCISE.
from Selbyville, DE on 2/16/2008
I use this product several days a week to train for riding. It's great for the money.
from RI on 2/15/2008
I never workout. The iGallop is great for lazy people like me. You can use it while watching TV. I followed the DVD instructions for beginners, and I did sweat. It is also kinda relaxing when I just sit on the machine and "gallop". It doesn't take a lot of room, so that's another big plus. I owned other OSIM products before. The company makes good quality products.
from Provo, UT on 2/11/2008
We purchased the iGallop mainly for our 13-year-old son, who has high-functioning autism, is obese, and because of various physical challenges, has difficulty exercising. We enrolled him in horseback therapy, which he loves, but he needs more than 45 minutes a week to strengthen his muscles, improve his balance, and calm his anxieties about occasionally riding without stirrups, etc. The iGallop has so far been a good substitute for actually being on a horse. Though it's too soon to say what muscle-strengthening and balance benefits he'll achieve long term, at least so far he enjoys using it and has no trouble doing so himself. I think I'll even slip down to the basement for a daily ride. Maybe I'll even wear spurs.
from Virginia on 2/10/2008
14 years ago I became almost bedridden for 2 years, and I've never been the same. I had gained a LOT of weight I couldn't lose, and even the slightest (and I do mean SLIGHTEST) exercise would put me back in the bed for days. I had to be very careful how I moved or I would pull a back muscle. I couldn't pick up a gallon of milk from the lower shelf of the fridge! I was a mess! Just a couple weeks ago I got my iGallop. Already I'm moving better than I have in YEARS. I love being able to do things for myself again, and my husband loves not having to constantly pick little things up for me. My back is MUCH stronger, and I can really feel the difference in my lower abs, too. And even the gym rats will get a kick out of doing their exercises balanced on top of this thing at a full gallop. :)
from Long Island, NY on 2/9/2008
I rode for many years in competition in open jumpers, dressage, eventing and fox hunting. That was 20 years ago with my 2 horses. I am now 62 years old and want to ride again but am terribly out of shape. I am so happy with this piece of equipment. It really doesn't duplicate the actual gaits as it says in the manual. The first gait feels to me like a fast walk. The second is like a pacer and the third is kind of like in between. It's not a canter or a gallop (at least not like my horses)But it does give a good workout. I put a store bought kitchen drawer gripper on the seat and then a saddle pad and then my english saddle. It stopped the saddle from sliding from front to back. I used the pad to increase the girth to feel more like a horse. It made a big difference. It now felt more like that I was actually sitting on a horse.
A beginner horse friend of mine couldn't even sit on it without the use of the stirrups and was amazed of the workout in only 10 minutes.
The only cons would be for someone like I was 20 years ago who was riding on a regular basis 3 hours a day 6 days a week.
This is really a good product to keep or to get in shape.
from Oregon on 2/8/2008
Our entire family is enjoying the igallop. I purchased it as I do ride, but not frequently enough to keep my core strong, so I wanted an easy to way to do core exercises to improve my riding. Its too early to tell if its working yet but I can certainly feel it after each workout!
from Indian Valley, CA on 2/8/2008
I have a knee that won't allow me to use either a treadmill or recumbant bicycle. This is a great sugstitute and does not hurt my back or knee, The results may be slower but it does seem to work - feels much like riding my Rocky Mt. horse at a fast gaited walk.
from NY on 1/29/2008
If used properly, this will tone the core and best of all, it is fun. Not strenuous or difficult. Very quiet so you can sit and watch TV and tone at the same time.
from Deming, New Mexico on 1/27/2008
I have found it difficult to target the core muscles,but with the iGallop, I can exercise in the privacy of my own home. I found the DVD to be very helpful, too.
from Arkansas on 1/26/2008
We leave ours in the living room & the whole family will use the igallop. Quiet enough to use while watching TV, so it doesn't take any extra time out of your day - which is a huge plus. Haven't had long enough to be sure of actual muscle benefits. No pain, but seem to feel your muscles being used.
from Morgan Hill on 1/25/2008
This item is being used to strenthen my core muscle group. It is a lot of fun in doing so!
from Lake Almanor, CA on 1/25/2008
I love the iGallop because it simulates horseback riding which I currently am unable to access. It is great exercise and promotes balance.
from Massachusetts on 1/24/2008
I bought this because I wanted something in addition to working my abs and core muscles. This really does work, especially if you do the excersizes reccomended on the dvd. My lower back was a little sore after the first time I used it, but that subsided a day later and I can feel my core muscles getting stronger.
I'ts very important to a have perfect posture while on it for it to be effective.
from Lexington, Kentucky on 1/22/2008
Use ideas from the information phamplet given.
We use the iGallop while watching TV and before you know it you have been on it for 30 minutes.
The kids love to get involved riding the Igallop.
Cheaper than owning a horse!There is a free video that should come with the Igallop. We never got ours ordering on line. Be sure to get it as it will give you more ideas on exercising.
from Independence, MO on 1/21/2008
WE use this as an optional hippotherapy tool for our son. It allows us to get him the excercise and core-strengthening advantage of riding a horse anytime of the year; and without the added cost of owning a horse! we love it! and my husband and I use it on a regular basis as well for an alternative and fun excercise.
Bought this for my 59 yr. old Mom for Xmas, she needed to better prepare for a long trail ride (w/ a real horse) through New Mexico. SHe loves it, says I should get one!
from Maryland on 1/15/2008
This is a unique product for anyone that wants a workout.
It doesn't feel like a horse.
from Las Vegas, NV on 1/14/2008
Once I got use to the different excersises I can use it will watching TV. It is so easy to use.
When I first saw "The Galloping Machine" I thought "yeah, right" then I remembered how fit and trim I was when I rode all the time. It really works, Works more muscles than you'd think and improves balance too!. I guess that's from working those core muscles. Only draw back, it is a little heavier than I thought it would be. Over all though. a great product.
from Cedar Rapids, IA on 1/13/2008
Easy to use in front of the TV
from Georgia on 1/12/2008
I use it 5 days a week. Combined with hand weights, a great work out. Love it for when my arthritis in my knees acts up and I can't walk well, but need to get in some form of movement and activity. Kids love it, because it is cute and fun, so they use it too.
from Long Island, NY on 1/11/2008
Wish it came with video exercise suggestions.
from Parker, CO on 1/11/2008
I ride my "horse" while I watch DVDs or listem to music. It lets me do things I enjoy and get my exercise at the time.
It's made exercise fun--so much so, that I have started going to a gym to expand my time exercising. I've told fellow co-workers how much fun I'm having and recommended they try an IGallop.
from Hartselle, AL on 1/11/2008
Easy to use while watching TV. My kids love it - they think it's fun and pretend they're riding a horse.
from Colchester , VT on 1/8/2008
I would reccomend it for any horse vack riders wanting to improve their core muscles
from Detroit, MI on 1/7/2008
I love the igallop! it couldnt be easier to use and the DVD that comes with it is really cool and helpful. I love how i can turn it on and watch t.v. at the same time. I dont even have to think about the machine, it does the work for me! I highly recommend this. I havent used it long enough to see results, but i know that it is working.
from Wyoming on 1/7/2008
Great product for getting back into the fitness habit. I use to ride horses. This product really does exercise most of the same muscles. It is actually fun to use and I don't dread getting movement back into my life. Would love to have a couple more choices for courses though. Something like the uphill, downhill course choices on a treadmill.
from Clarksville, MD on 1/7/2008
I use it often while watching TV, after walking on the treadmill.
It's the easiest way to work out without much effort.
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from Fargo, ND on 1/6/2008
Fun to use, hopefully will help with back and stomach muscles.
from California on 1/6/2008
Quiet, sturdy and seems to be effective. It does need 2 carrying handles as it is heavy and awkward to move. Would buy this again and highly recommend it
from Long Beach, CA on 1/4/2008
This is the only exercise I've been able to stick with on a daily basis. Great product, but it was supposed to come with a DVD, [...]
from New York, NY on 1/4/2008
So far I've used the iGallop about 4 times. It's a fun experience, and mindless exercise. But it's hard to tell whether it is working for me. I'm pretty strong in the legs as I do a lot of working so I don't feel that much happening there. But, I do feel that I'm a bit firmer in the upper belly. I'm up to using it 30 minutes at a time. I think the benefit is isometric but will need to try it longer to real know whether its working. But, it will be easy to stick at it. I guess the DVD was backordered as I'm still waiting for it. I hear that will tell me how to get a better workout from it.
from Connecticut on 1/4/2008
I have only been using the iGallop for 3 weeks (about 12-14 15 min sessions) and already I notice a distinct toning in my hips, thighs and abs. What is so great about this machine is that it is the type of machine you can use when you really don't feel like working it out.
from central pa. on 1/4/2008
great to use in short spurts
from Coudersport, PA on 1/4/2008
I can't give a firm review yet as I've just started using this since Jan 2. However, I CAN feel that my core muscles are being engaged. Not sure how long that will last or if I"ll see improvement, but so far, so good.
from texas on 1/4/2008
This is a mindless excercise. You can watch tv while you workout. It has great horseback riding mimicry. It is very hard to store and gets in the way.
from Southeastern WI on 1/4/2008
I have back pain and the iGallop helps loosen up my back and strengthen the muscles of both my back and core.
from Bristol, IN on 1/4/2008
I haven't had much time to use it yet with all the holiday rush but plan on getting started this weekend. I have watched the video and it looks like it will really target the hips and stomach-two areas I really need help with. There is a lot more to it than just sitting on it and riding (which happens to be kind of fun.)
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from Missouri on 1/4/2008
I could say this is as simple as falling off a horse (which I've done) but - it's easier! Mount up and pick the speed. There are three different programs and also a random speed which is fun. Yes, I said fun! You might not think you get much of a workout, but, I'm here to tell you that this little machine is great for balancing, posture, and toning up inner and outer thighs as well as making your tummy firmer.
from Studio City, California on 1/4/2008
I really like this product. Its fun.
from Dayton, OH on 1/4/2008
great tool for horse training.
from South Carolina on 1/4/2008
Makes exercising fun and easy!!!!!!!!!!
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from Montana on 1/3/2008
I bought this to target my abs and core muscles. It is easy to use and I'm noticing a difference. My son is becoming a competitive bareback rider and enjoys how the rhythm is so close to the real thing!
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I ride horses and hope to find that this does strengthen core muscles. So far, I would say it does. I did warm up and beginner level and was sore as could be. Granted, I'm older and don't get much exercise other than riding actual horses about twice/week. Just sitting on it won't do much, but if you follow exercise video - you will sweat and get a good ab/core workout. It's fun too (well, mostly).
I look forward to improving core strength and balance, which should help my riding skills too!!
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from NM on 12/29/2007