I can't speak to it myself, but some of them I've seen look pretty good and are said to generate some realistic sensations. To me it sounds as though they're a good idea. It would be even better if they could make one that could simulate jumping, to teach the timing and the correct position involved. I can't even imagine how that could be done.
It would be sort of like an exercise bike, though: sort of boring because you're not going anywhere or encountering any new challenges.
You can use it while reading the Freerepublic forum.
Personally any new challenge I set out for have to be withen physical ablility.
Thinking this would be a decent core trainer for someone in a wheelchair. It is low impact and not meant as a cardio tool.
We get plenty of upper body work out need lower waist and this thing moves so if the persons body doesn't or lack endurance.
One elderly fellow claims he used it to get his lower half in shape or his long Harley rides.
I think I am going for the knock off version igallop as it is 1/3 the bucks and from everything I have read it has same power, movement just no wheels and seat is not a saddle.
I think it would work great using the our cieling non barrior sling for WC transfer to keep the rider on safely if they slip off or lose balance.
I am gonna go for it.
Studies show it helps glucose levels by strengthening the core muscles which increases metabilism.
We are take a total of 5hrs a day to get up/down to get out so running to the city pool is not as easy, odd looks dragging self along the beach like GI joe but enjoy it on a rare nice day.
IOW We are limited to our physical adventures.