New Version - SCOOP Lateral Trainer Compact, Lightweight, Under Desk Lateral Motion Exerciser at Home Fitness for Knees, HIPS and Lower Back. Improves Strength, Balance & 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 dysfunctionPiriformis SyndromeIT Band ProblemsShin SplintsPlantar FasciitisTight PsoasTFL 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.

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.

This has a little more assembly than i would like. I think one flaw is the pedals should be placed farther back on the floor support. Especially since it leans forward over the floor support in the front. My reason for saying this is I have this under my desk pushed all the way back in the corner but the pedal part is in the middle of the desk so I actually have to scoot my chair back away from my desk so my legs are extended long enough to not hit my knees under the desk.USE: it is very simple to use. If the machine is pushing away from you, youre doing it wrong. you shouldnt be pushing with your legs. imagen sitting with your foot elevated and making circles with your foot, this is to help you with the movement.My first con is Id like to know the measurement for calories burned. I did around 6k steps on this and it said I burned 900+ calories. But theres 2k steps in a mile and you only burn around 100 calories and thats with your full body weight. So this stepper should be more like 300 calories or less for 6k steps especially since you aren't supporting your full weight. I got this for use at work because by the time i get to the gym I only want to workout for an hour so its like 1 mile on the treadmill and 30mins light lifting I felt it was a waste. But now I can do 5k steps while I am at work and dont feel like my workouts are for nothing. it doesnt burn as much as regular walking because your legs arent supporting your whole body, but light movement is better than no movement.

The media could not be loaded. I haven’t been able to properly exercise for over 3 years due to arthritic changes in my knees and ankles. After one 12 min session, and I can already feel the muscles of my core and outer hips/thighs being targeted! Absolutely no pain to my bone-on-bone arthritic knee! I am very excited to see how this will improve my strength and stability. It’s a little tricky to get started with the circular motion, but once you get it figured out it’s easy. See my really bad video and watch me struggle switching directions to my weak side. Just a tip-it’s s little easier when the unit is placed farther away.

I had high hopes for this piece of exercise equipment. I ignored everything I read about how the machine constantly slips away from you as you use it. It is 100% true. I tried using it on every type of surface and even weighed it down with heavy items and it still moved away constantly. The notion of moving your feet in a clockwise pattern is silly. There is no other way to move your feet but in a clockwise or counter clockwise pattern! It does not help keep the machine in place. Way too much money for what it is. Cheaply made. Had to return it.

I have to agree with another review in that this item is ridiculously over-priced. I purchased this for my wife, and after assembly, she first tried it and it made a horrible grinding noise. So, I took the (very cheap) cover apart, and to my surprise, four clunky nylon gears with nearly no lube on them. I applied a generous amount of Teflon grease to the gears and re-assembled. The noise subsided quite a bit. Also, adjusting the feet is needed to stop the wobble while using. My wife loves this thing, (which is the ONLY reason I'm not returning it) but this is the most rudimentary design possible, and nowhere near worth what the seller would have you believe.