OSIM iGallop Core and Abs Exerciser

Island Mom on Wed, 17th Feb 2010 11:33 am 



Would love to review this but ….
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I’d love to review this item but it arrived broken. Plugged it in, worked all of two seconds and died. After a very long hold time, finally got a cust serv rep who issued a call tag and said they’d send a replacement. They picked up the broken unit about a month ago – still no replacement. To be fair to Brookstone I haven’t had time to call and complain, but I was told a replacement would ship without anything else needed on my part. Still waiting….

Daniel J. Hicks on Wed, 17th Feb 2010 9:00 pm 



I Gallop
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The product met all specs. We wanted something that worked the abs better than this. It worked the thighs and glutes well though. We returned the product to purchase an upgraded model.

Anonymous on Tue, 23rd Feb 2010 11:38 am 



FUN FUN FUN
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I Tried it at a mall when i was on vacation with my family and it is really fun. Great excersise machine too!!

AnthonyN on Sat, 27th Feb 2010 5:21 am 



So far so good
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this machine 10 days back and so far its made a definte difference. I am not sure if it plateaus after a while but so far its working and i am loving it. I have been able to stay regular with the initial exercises and its real easy to operate. Lets see how it goes.

Best machine in years for me so far.

C. Davis on Sat, 6th Mar 2010 1:03 am 



Easy and fun to use!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was using my iGallop within 15 minutes of its arrival on my doorstep. It is VERY sturdy, but I can move it around without help. On low speed it is quiet enough to watch television while using it.

While I expected to feel the workout in my abs, I didn’t expect to also feel a workout in my legs. But I did.

I bought the iGallop to strengthen core muscles during summers when I can’t ride horses. The low speed (trot) feels very much like a fast walk. The higher speeds don’t necessarily feel like a canter or a gallop but have more of a lateral movement – perhaps like a racking horse? I used it for a week straight in anticipation of a bareback trail ride with a group of friends, and I feel it absolutely made a difference in my ability to enjoy that ride.

Using it is effective and fun, and I recommend the iGallop.

poetrygurl on Sun, 7th Mar 2010 1:54 am 



I have hope now
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love my igallop. I ride every morning & night. This machine is awesome. Your inner thighs feel it. When I walk, I can feel my core and back muscles with their respective movements. Machine is very quiet. I can play playstation or watch my TIVO while riding too. My stomach is slowly gaining definition. You must be engaged in some cardio to get the full advantage. Developing muscles under fat wont help

C. J. Ayala on Sun, 28th Mar 2010 3:11 pm 



iGallop
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The iGallop is well made and easy to use. It is also quiet so you can talk or watch TV while using it. It really helps strengthen the core – beneficial for riders.

karenw on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 6:52 am 



REAL Review
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Please take note that thusfar despite what K. Tarin has to say 2 of the 5 star reviewers for the iGallop ARE not anonymous and I make “REAL REVIEW” #3

How is a one star review from someone who doesn’t have the product any more valid that an anonymous 5 star one?

The iGallop is a GREAT little machine. I’ve been using it for 2 and a half weeks now and I can truly say it was worth the $300+

Is the iGallop the only piece of fitness equipment you should use? Absolutely not but if someone is sedentary and won’t do any kind of workout the iGallop is better than nothing. It doesn’t hurt that the darn thing is fun as hell – sometimes when I’m on it I can’t stop laughing.

When you use correct form it really is a workout. I don’t do the exercises provided on the included DVD – I simply ride the iGallop in the 3 different positions listed in the manual. In the 2+ weeks of using the iGallop with very little other means of exercise I definitely see and feel a tightening in my waist, thighs and hips.

My only complaint is the seat can be a little uncomfy so I plan to purchase a pair of padded shorts to use with the iGallop.

Undoubtedly many websites that provide reviews have some reviews that are padded so if you believe K. Tarin go check out Brookstone’s website there are MANY 4 and 5 star reviews from Verified Purchasers.

K. Priefert on Thu, 1st Apr 2010 12:34 pm 



igallop
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This is a compact, tidy device. It comes in one piece with no assembly! That is a plus. After 15 minutes I am ready to get off. It does feel like it helps a bit with core muscles. I don’t think there is much other exercise benefit. I feel like I am accomplishing something if I am watching TV or just sitting and talking.

Ideally there would be even more vigorous settings.

Erika Yigzaw on Wed, 7th Apr 2010 1:43 pm 



Love my iGallop!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had heard good things about them but at $600 it was too dear, but when it dropped to $300 I decided it was worth trying out. First – there is no assembly required and it is easy to use. Its quite solid but I have moved it a couple of times from room to room as I rearrange furniture.

I ride horses – but in the winter it is too cold and I get out of shape and I always seem to tweak my back when the nice weather comes around and I head out for my first few trail rides. So this year I thought i would get this and keep the muscles working over the winter when I am not riding as much – and it seems to be working. It easy to do and surprising how much you can feel it a couple of hours later – not just in the abs but in the butt and thighs too. I haven’t lost much weight but feel stronger in those areas so I am very happy with it. Plus I do it when I am watching TV and am using it as well as going to Curves and my regular walking etc, so I think its a good way to target those trouble spots without too much effort. As a side benefit, my daughter and niece have been using it and it has really helped their riding – they feel much more secure in their balance on the horses this year. Even my husband, who doesnt ride at all, likes to use it. It is also a real talking point in our living room! If you have space and these areas bother you, I would heartedly recommend it.

E. Hale on Tue, 13th Apr 2010 10:11 pm 



YeeHaw, City Slicker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have lower back pain from two previous fractures that is relieved by riding my horse. This machine duplicates my horse’s energetic walk and canter and relieves my pain within minutes. The seat is rather uncomfortable due to metal bars not-very-well buried within the padding, but I’ve placed my English saddle (with stirrups removed) on the seat where it stays very well without being girthed as long as I stay balanced during the “ride.” The instruction DVD and booklet describe different leg positions to work various muscle groups, and I have no problem accomplishing that with the saddle in place. The iGallop operates very quietly and smoothly, but doesn’t replicate an actual trot (up and down) motion. Still, it’s fun and easy to use and I’m delighted with the lower back pain relief. Definitely two thumbs up!

Anonymous on Sat, 24th Apr 2010 11:45 am 



skip it
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I used the machine for 45 minutes straight and did not feel any soreness the next day as if I had done any type of core exercise. Sorry, but I sent it back.

Dwight on Mon, 26th Apr 2010 8:08 pm 



Too much fun!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just received the item today. It is now half off the price it was one year ago when it was introduced in America but I rejected the idea of owning something so expensive. I checked Amazon for their price recently after th Osim fitness machines were a plot element in a movie I was watching, Hong Kong’s Wonder Women.

I am so happy I bought this gift for myself. It is so much fun. My favorite ride at the children’s arcade was the galloping horse that gave a short ride for 25 cents. Someone should hack the igallop and create a horse cover so we can all pretend we are on that rocking horse once again.

The Igallop is a solid piece of equipment and not so heavy as to be impossible to move. It comes with a shower cap clear cover for the seat and I am leaving it on the igallop when it is not in use. It is so much fun. This is the one exercise fitness machine that I have ever bought. It is so much fun. How could this be exercise? I recommend this item.

After shipping and taxes, this item cost $325.

Shogun on Wed, 5th May 2010 10:32 pm 



Nice machine!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was a little hesitant to purchase this machine but I’m glad I took the plunge. The iGallop is very quiet and gives quite a good workout. After a 15 minute ride, you can really feel which muscles it worked. I put my machine in front of the TV so the 15 minutes really fly by. The motor seems like it will last quite a while. I weigh 240 lbs. and it doesn’t seem to strain at all.

J. Brooks on Thu, 13th May 2010 9:34 pm 



Better than I could have imagined
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was recently in a car accident and injured both my arm and leg. I work out regularly doing step aerobics and weights so I knew I would not be able to do that for a while. I decided to order this product to use while I recovered, and I have to say that I am impressed. The bulge on my belly is disappearing which I have tried for years to tone with sit-ups and in a couple of weeks I noticed a difference. I am now back to doing my aerobic tapes but I skip the end of the video (sit-ups and floor work) and use my igallop for 15 – 30 minutes. It really has made a difference and instead of gaining weight over the weeks I could not work out, I have probably lost 5 pounds and feel happy in a bikini again (without the bulge). Highly recommend and very easy. Beginners can just sit and get a work out whereas more advanced can add movement while on the maching (ie leg lifts, arm work with weights, etc) to make it much more intense.

Masuphl on Tue, 18th May 2010 7:47 pm 



Love it!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this about a month ago and I absolutely love it! I feel a definite difference in my thighs, and I also can tell that my lower back core muscles are stronger. It’s so much fun and very quiet, so it’s the perfect exercise machine for in front of the tv!

Wendy Tobler on Sat, 5th Jun 2010 11:45 pm 



Like Riding a Gaited Horse. I LOVE IT!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Fellow horseback riders, you’ll want to own this fun machine!! After reading the reviews here on Amazon, I went to Brookstone to try one of these before buying. Not only did I come home with one, but so did my riding buddy. (They were on sale at considerably less than half the retail price of $600.)

It has 3 speeds of the same side-to-side/circular motion, plus a 4th setting that randomly goes through the 3 speeds. In all cases, the motion approximates the 4-beat, lateral gait of a horse who’s walking or racking.

Speed One is like riding a large horse who has a very clunky walk. Speed Two speeds up and smooths out a bit. It’s like riding a gaited horse who’s not smooth enough to want to buy. Speed Three speeds up again and smooths out even more. Fold your arms and hold them up in front of your chest, keep your shoulders steady, absorb the motion in your hips, and you’ll feel like you’re racking down the road on a decent horse at a good clip.

I’ve had all sorts of exercise machines over the years, but nothing has ever been as fun as this. It seems effortless to ride, and yet, both my riding buddy and I were surprised (and delighted) to feel some stiffness in all sorts of muscles. It’s also strengthening my back which was injured in a horse wreck years ago.

The DVD that comes with it shows many additional exercises that you can do while balancing on this thing (if you’re young and agile!), but I’m just having fun horsebackin’ in front of the TV!

UPDATE: I’ve had my iGallop more than 3 months now and I still love it. I ride a minimum of 30 minutes every day, and an hour whenever possible (this is easy to time as the machine automatically runs for only 15 minutes – to continue, just hit the start button again). I’ve lost more than 5 pounds and an inch from my waist and hips. I credit this largely to the iGallop since I haven’t changed anything else in my diet or exercise program.

2nd UPDATE ALMOST A YEAR LATER: I still love this machine, but am now on my second one thanks to my having purchased an extended warranty (doubling the original 12 months to 24). Six weeks shy of my one-year purchase date, my iGallop suddenly made noise, smelled of smoldering plastic and flopped loosely (and, no, I’m petite, so my weight didn’t wreck it [grin]). I took it to Brookstone and they were wonderful about replacing it on the spot, leaving me with 13 months to go on the same warranty should I need yet another replacement(s). Soooo, moral of the story is; if you’re offered an extended warranty, you may want to consider it.

Sharon on Tue, 8th Jun 2010 11:10 pm 



Great for kids too
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My children have a degenerative genetic disorder so they see an occupational therapist. She has an i-gallop as part of her gym. My children LOVE it! We are now looking to put one in our home so that they can use it everyday! My children are 4, 6, and 8. I figure if they can use it anyone can!

Jo L. Brogley on Tue, 15th Jun 2010 10:34 am 



Product review-good, demo tape review-sloppy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Product review good, I like the machine. The demo tape was sloppy. Demonstrator wasn’t very good, should have hired an actress.

Anonymous on Sat, 19th Jun 2010 11:48 pm 



AWSOME!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It might sound kinda funny… but this machine is a great tool for horseback riders (including myself). I don’t own 1… but I tried it at Brookstone… and it was awsome. You can Trot, Canter, Race, and do a rotation of things circut. Then just ty a rope to the wall w/ a clip or nail, and ty stirrups. and you’ve got your very own horse in your house!

Debbra Beck on Sat, 26th Jun 2010 4:14 pm 



nice tone
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I received the I-Gallop and was pleasantly surprised! Keeping your balance while seated on the machine is a workout in itself. I find that my posture has improved and I could actually feel the muscles in my legs working. Not as much fun as riding of course, but a nice easy way to firm yourself up.

K. Tarin on Sun, 11th Jul 2010 9:54 pm 



SCAM Reviewers!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
ATTN! Take note that ALL the reviewers are anon, as in they are not even registered with amazon, dont have ANY other reviews.

what this means is sellers of products come in here and act like “oh 5 stars wonderful” this and that. its all a scam.

ONLY trust a reviewer that has established allot of reviews, not none or one or two.

Tell us what you're thinking...
and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!