Ah, the allure of a horseback ride through the countryside is an idyllic image, bonding with nature and communing with a powerful steed. But, if you don't like the whole outdoors and animal thing, you can still get a good work out with the
Mechanical Core Muscle Trainer. Yeah, it's a fancy name for a horse riding simulator, but it gives a user the same workout you could expect from a day of riding. It's great for people who need exercise, but who have to be careful with their heart rates. Available from the always fun Hammacher Schlemmer. 
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Carolyn Aug 24th 2006 8:42PM
Brookstone actually makes one as well too. It's called the Osim IGallop. Quite nifty if I do say so myself. The price tag really isn't that bad at $599 for a good solid work out machine.
greg cerveny Aug 25th 2006 11:41AM
And you can invite your friends over and charge $5 a ride!
GL Aug 25th 2006 6:18PM
Ouch ... I remember the last time I went horseback riding. Couldn't walk for two days afterwards. I think I'll just stick with my plain boring treadmill.