Review for OSIM uGallop Complete Core Exerciser

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It is easy to use and works your muscles without having to think or put in any real effort, which is my favorite kind of exercise. Its more effective to use it without putting your feet in the stirrups.

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It's pretty cool and you feel real good when you get off. But I do think it is kind of a childs toy. It is kinda low to the ground and I don't see the point of the place were you put your feet, they fall out alot. It gives you a great excercis thhough! Another good use is it can put a smile on your face, it's kinda fun. KidS also love it alot.

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Beware! The uGallop is a very expensive toy that bears as much resemblance to riding a horse as the mechanical pony in front of the grocery store. We own and ride horses, and hoped that the uGallop would be a way to keep muscles toned during the cold, wet winter. We were very dissatisfied with the uGallop because it is much too narrow, too near to the ground, and too repetitive in its movements to feel like a real hose. More disturbing than the mediocre device was Brookstone's lack of straightforwardness about its thirty-day trial period. Because we live more than 100 miles from the nearest Brookstone store, we decided on the 30 day try out. [...] For that kind of money you can shove a lot of quarters into the grocery store pony.

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A well built machine, very quiet, gives you a very good workout. Watch TV while working out ... how great is that.

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The UGallop is much better than the IGallop in that you get more targeted results and truly can do other things while using it (tv, reading, talk on phone) (whereas on the igallop you have to concentrate on holding your form and tucking your legs up, etc). In my opinion, the UGallop more thoroughly mimics horse back riding and the muscles you need to proper ride. The two different settings are a nice change to mix up different abdominal muscles. However, this product can not be used for more than 15 minutes at a time (per directions) and is in reality just a HUGE motor. It is very hard to move (you actually need two people to move it (per directions). Although the UGallop is fun to use it is way overpriced. I'm really embarrassed to even tell other people who see it in my house how much I paid for it or even where I got it because you can really get the same core exercises from pilates or crunches on the floor. [...] I would make sure you test one out before purchasing and if you have some disposable income then go for the splurge. Otherwise, consider thoroughly before spending that much money on the UGallop. (who knows- maybe they will go on "sale")Thanks!

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I bought the iGallop from Brookstone well over a year ago and I absolutely loved it so when I saw the new (and I thought: improved) UGallop it seemed like a no-brainer upgrade: more comfy seat, a timer so you know how long you've been riding, stirrups, pre-programmed workouts and several different speeds.
Needless to say, I was totally psyched to get this and when I did I am sorry to say I was more than a bit disappointed.

While the iGallop actually got close to simulating riding a horse the UGallop fails in that regard unless you happen to be riding a drunk horse as the UGallop oddly veers from side to side way too much. Overall the UGallop may use more muscles but I feel the iGallop targeted the muscles more effectively. When I first got the iGallop I truly felt results after using it for only a week whereas I just don't feel the same toning results from the UGallop.

Also, the highest speed of the uGallop is MUCH slower than the slowest speed on the iGallop.

Equally troubling is the iGallop came with an instructional DVD - no such luck the this model and while the Brookstone website shows photos of various positions the manual has no such thing - all it says is sit in the middle. I tried to lounge back a bit like the photo of the site and it killed my back but when I sat more erect it didn't seem like I was working my muscles as hard as I do on the iGallop.

And while I can't fully explain it the UGallop just doesn't seem as fun as the original.

Since the iGallop is no longer offered at Brookstone dot com (I do believe stores still have some stock) I tried to think if I had no experience with the iGallop would I like the UGallop better, would I be happy I bought it and I guess the answer is yes.

I think it goes without saying that this is not by any means a primary workout machine but paired with a treadmill or elliptical it is a worthy purchase.

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I don't feel like I am exercising. I use this as much as 4 times a day as it is pretty easy to find 15 minutes at a time. It doesn't take up much room. I can watch TV or read a magazine will using it.

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I purchased this product to simulate horseback riding during winter months when I'm not out on the trails as often. It doesn't even come close to a horse's canter much less gallop. If you have good balance and are an experienced rider, then this product won't do anything for you.
However, if you are working on improving your balance, this might just be the perfect way to start. It's a gentle, easy way to practice and gain more balance.
I recommend it for those who are just starting an exercise regimen but don't waste your money if you are an experienced horse person.

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Good for a quick workout but would not use is as primary form of work out. Also does not have accurate riding feel. not even close.

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This product comes completely assembled....just take it out of the box and plug it in. It doesn't simulate horseback riding exactly, which my daughter was hoping for, but you can get a great core workout and it does all the work for you.

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It's fun; I can feel it exercising my muscles; I can watch tv. It works for 15 min at a time so I don't get tired of it or bored. I plan to use it twice a day; one time for each program.

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I've been using the uGallop daily for about a month and am shocked to see my 'baby' belly vanishing before my eyes. My daughter is almost two, I'm well over 30, and I didn't think that flabby tummy was ever going to tighten up again. My hips, thighs, and rear end are also slimming down and firming up.
The most amazing thing to me is that this machine is so easy and fun--it is truly an enjoyable, almost meditative workout. The workout almost seems too easy to be so effective, but the results don't lie.
It's compact, very sturdy, and incredibly quiet. I ride it in the same small room with my sleeping husband and he never notices.
I chose this model over the less expensive iGallop because of the more comfortable seat, the option of stirrups, and the pre-programmed workouts. No regrets! These details have been well worth the extra cost.
My husband is insanely fit and athletic and he laughed at this machine when I first got it. He insists that I could get the same results from a regimen of sit-ups, squats, etc. But I would never stick with such a regimen and, even if I did, I would hate every minute of it. In contrast, I actually look forward to using the uGallop.
This is the best piece of exercise equipment I have ever purchased!

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Great way to get off the couch and start an exercise program; can be used while watching TV; you will feel it very quickly in your upper legs and in the abdominal muscle region; for the horseback riders out there, it feels like a horse doing flying lead changes; I haven't ridden in two years, but I'm hoping to get back onto the real thing come spring

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If you ride horses, this product is great. Keeps back and leg muscles strong. If you need to strengthen core muscles, this is a good piece of equipment to use. Targets all the key core muscles.

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me and my two teenagers love this.

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It is very effective and fun. Great to workout isolated muscles. But I would heed the advice to not to use for more than 15-30 min. daily due to constant friction.

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I just received a U-Gallop for Christmas and absolutely love it! It is the only exercise apparatus I've ever used that makes we want to hop on for 15 minutes every time I walk by! I hate to exercise, unless it is in the water or on horseback. "Blaze N. Saddles" (U-Gallop) is small enough to fit in my home office; not only is it a great break from computer overload, I plan to hop on every time I am put on 'hold' while on the phone! When making the purchase in a local store, my husband noted there was a long line of people waiting to try it out!

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I use 5lb hand weights for my upperbody while the ugallup works my lower body.