SCOOP Lateral Trainer - Compact, Lightweight, Under Desk Lateral Motion Exerciser | at Home Fitness for Legs, Knees, Hips and Lower Back. Improves Strength, Balance and Mobility, Reduces Joint Pain

This review is based on the Scoop as a type of Physical Therapy device as opposed to the possibilities it possess as an actual workout. A little over 6 years ago I tripped. I did not fall but somehow managed to just throw myself out of whack and have had near constant pain from my lower back to my toes and symptoms of a myriad of possible problems: Sacroiliac joint dysfunction Piriformis Syndrome IT Band Problems Shin Splints Plantar Fasciitis Tight Psoas TFL muscle tightness (tensor fascia latae) Obviously something was out of whack and the other parts of my body trying to compensate also became damaged. In the course of the 6+ years that have followed I have purchased a myriad of products to alleviate my pain. No previous purchase has given me more hope for an end to my pain than The Scoop (and a lot of reviews on their site echo that). On top of the ever present pain over the last year I have developed an awful stiffness because I sit so much because of my constant pain. Getting out of chair became a painful chore: my painful knees, the unbearable stiffness that would cause me to limp. I'm not looking to get my heart rate going or get any kind of aerobic benefit from this device, I'm looking to not essentially be disabled and move like someone 30 years my senior and as as the title of my review states: "So Far, So Great" I think my hips and glutes contributed to the bulk of my issues and darned if using this machine has not helped immensely in only a few days. I have not sat and used it for the 20+ minutes recommended I have just it frequently (5-6x) for a few minutes over the course of these past few days and the difference is already startling. Knee pain upon standing reduced 80% Stiffness reduced about the same. Hip + IT Band pain almost completely gone. If the results I've seen so far can be maintained this will be the best $180 I ever spent. UPDATE: 1+ month in. Still enjoying my Scoop - use it about 12 minutes 2x a day. Pleasantly surprised by the firming occurring in my legs. For those complaining the item is scooting away from them - the pedals are there to guide you, you shouldn't really be putting a lot of heavy pressure on them. You really are just making lateral circles with your legs. Don't give up: I was a little too herky jerky with it when I initially tried it.

The thing I like best about the Scoop is how easy it is to move anywhere I want when I want to exercise. I don't have the excuse of not wanting to go the basement to get on my stationary bike! Its amazing how quickly I can feel it working! I'd say its very well made based on how little sound it makes, which is also great if I'm using it while watching TV, or if my family is in the room. Last it arrived quickly and was super quick to put together. Overall, great fitness machine for the money and ease of use/mobility.

Un appareil qui fait travailler les muscles différemment que faire de la bicyclette. Très bon pour personne âgées et stationnaire, mais pas assez stable sur plancher de bois franc.

I have great expectations for this device. I've been using it for a week, in front of the TV and its easy and relatively effortless. The only problem i have is because its light - which is good as it us easy to move - it moves when using it. (Both on carpet and hardwood) so you need a chair that wont move and the device up against something that wont move. My goal is weight loss, reduced knee pain and general strength. I will update in a month or two.

This Scoop exerciser is effective for toning, and while it may feel odd at first, it’s pretty easy to get used to. The assembly is easy as well. Note: Do not throw away the styrofoam packaging, as one piece serves as a guide to accurately assemble the blue bar. Speaking of the blue bar, I’ve found myself periodically retightening the bar after every couple of workouts. One other quibble: I wish this unit was a little heavier. While it has grippers on the legs, it tends to shift a little. Overall, this unit does the job.