I was on my way to Connecticut, with a layover in the Philadelphia airport, when I happened upon the OSIM iGallop at Brookstone. It is a small machine with a bright purple cushion. I couldn't resist mounting up and riding the bucking broncho, which tosses and turns your pelvis while you hang on to handlbars and clench with your thighs to hold on. Supposedly it tones your core, back, thighs and works your abs. You can choose from various speeds which simulates the movement of riding a horse at different speeds. This has to be the raunchiest workout machine I have ever encountered. First of all, it is totally hilarious. I couldn't hold back from hysterical laughter, epecially while ramping up the speed. Your whole pelvis vibrates while the machine tosses you forward and back with very vigourous movements. Honestly, despite being funny and provocative, it was so much fun! But is it really exercise? Being an advocate for fun pleasure-workouts, I feel oddly compelled to get one and ride the nights away in our livingroom when the tv is on. My only hesitation... the price tag of $500. I can't quite justify shelling out so much for what could be a novelty. If anyone out there gets one, please let me me know how it "works" out for you. Meanwhile, I put a lowball bid on one at e-bay and will keep you updated.

You can watch the OSIM promotional ad at:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=hwocdImA6Z8&search=iGallop

You can also get some more giggles watching a cat ride this iGallop here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fWZKjtFUeco