iGallop from Brookstone

gotatrotter · #1 12-03-2007, 03:32 PM

Has anyone ever tried this exercise contraption? It is supposed to simulate a horse's motion for a workout. They are on sale at Brookstone and I wondered if it was any good.

Thanks!

SADLUP · #2 12-03-2007, 05:05 PM

I have not tried it, but it certainly looks very interesting. It looks like it might work.

asb_own_me · #3 12-03-2007, 06:43 PM

Honestly? I think you could create a similar workout on a much less expensive exercise ball

Save your money for the horses, or a fabulous pair of shoes, or a weekend getaway!

gotatrotter · #4 12-04-2007, 08:04 AM

An exercise ball might be a nice alternative for keeping in shape -- thanks for the thought!

#3 child is trying to learn to post -- thought it might have some potential there as well but I suppose we could just visit the mall a few times for that.

ErinASB · #5 12-06-2007, 04:32 PM

I've been on the iGallop in the store more than once and the gaits do not really match the real rhythm of a horse. The "gallop" feels like a slow gait.

mlinky · #6 12-07-2007, 10:34 AM

This came up a couple of years ago. As I remember, the company that makes them had a video on their website that was hilarious. It looked more like sex than riding.

roadpony · #7 12-07-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mlinky

This came up a couple of years ago. As I remember, the company that makes them had a video on their website that was hilarious. It looked more like sex than riding.

Their print ads were somewhat provocative, too, if I recall correctly.

gotatrotter · #8 12-07-2007, 03:43 PM

oh egads I'm embarassed for even asking then!

roadpony · #9 12-07-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gotatrotter

oh egads I'm embarassed for even asking then!

No, no, no... don't think twice about it. After all, it's been good for a chuckle.

attafox · #10 12-07-2007, 11:28 PM

Here you go ...