Positive first impression, but could be improved with stirrups
I've only gotten this recently and cannot give a very thorough review yet, but since there are so few I thought it might be useful to say what I could. I got this because I have problems with lumbar stenosis and my doctor says I need to strengthen my core muscles. Riding is very good for core development, but the jarring is hard on the spine and of course there are some dangers. This machine provides exercise that seems pretty much like riding but without the jarring and without the danger -- albeit with less fun. I got the two-motor version that does a rocking motion and/or figure-eight motion, separately or in combination. The range of adjustmnent in speed seems adequate. There is also a simple program mode that I have not yet tried. There seems little doubt that I am getting core development from using it and have not experienced any pain. I feel pretty sure that aerobic benefit is very slgight at best. If you want more exercise for your laterals, they suggest sitting with both legs off one side so it rocks you side to side. The big question for me is where to put my feet when riding astride. They suggest holding them clear of the floor with knees bent, which is pretty tiring. Resting them on the floor (which is feasible as long as you are not especially short-legged) somewhat defeats the purpose of the exercise. There is no place to attach stirrup leathers. I am thinking I will connect a pair of stirrup leathers (the narrow English style) end-to-end and hang them across the saddle at the front, with a stirrup iron on each side.
Rating: 4 stars