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Work the Core – iJoy Ride Review & Giveaway

17 August 2009 91 Comments

ridephotoA few months ago, I reviewed the iJoy Balance Board. Now it’s time for the iJoy Ride to take center stage. Made by Human Touch®, the iJoy® series focuses on what they call “effortless exercise,” with the tag line “take the work out of working out.” Here is the product description:

“The iJoy Ride is a unique and exciting way to work out! It has been engineered to work your core muscles by challenging your balance. It does all the work-you just sit back, keep your balance, and have fun! The iJoy Ride’s three-axis motion challenges three different muscle groups. Test your skills by varying the speed of the iJoy Ride or choose the auto-program and let the iJoy Ride take control; dishing out a combination of all four speeds. You really can’t go wrong working out on the iJoy Ride. As you work to keep your balance, you’re working your muscles. So, make it fun! Express yourself!”

As a fitness enthusiast who really enjoys using my own power to move my body, I was initially skeptical about these products. After trying them, I’m happy to report that they are both enjoyable and effective.

At first glance, the iJoy Ride looks like a small mechanical bull. I felt a little silly getting on it for the first time. To my surprise, I had a blast! The machine really did work all of my core muscles including my abs, back, butt and thighs. The inner thigh toning alone encouraged me to take a ride 1-2 times a day. This machine certainly helps to build good core strength. The “triple axis riding motion”, forces the supporting muscles to tighten and release to balance yourself while the machine is in motion. While it may not give you a rocking six-pack, it will serve as a good base to get you started. It is a great no impact option for anyone with joint issues as well. For the beginner, you can choose to hold onto the front handlebars. As your core strength improves, you can try to sit without holding on which is a harder workout for your core.

The great thing about the iJoy Ride is that it can be used by nearly anyone. My kids and my husband had a ton of fun giving it a try. Even my 66-year old father enjoyed it. As long as you are cleared for exercise, and don’t exceed the 275lb weight limit, the young, old, fit and unfit can get a great, and fun workout.

Now, for the fun part – You can win the iJoy Ride. This product retails for $399 so this is quite a valuable prize. Here are the entry details.

Please do one or more of the following and leave a comment that you have done so.

- Contest ends August 31, 2009. Contests are open only to those with a valid US shipping address. Winners will be selected at random. Prizes not claimed within seven (7) days of the winner announcement will be forfeited and another random name will be selected. Good Luck!

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  • April said:

    This looks super fun. As you described it I could sense just how much core work is involved. Looks much more doable than planks!! I’m goint to be exploring the site much more in the comming days… thanks for such great info (as always). :)

    # 17 August 2009 at 11:10 am
  • Arlena Clausi said:

    This looks like a great product. I’m following you on twitter :)

    Fitpolice

    # 17 August 2009 at 4:37 pm
  • Jennifer G. said:

    I follow on twitter (jenbutterfly).

    # 17 August 2009 at 5:47 pm
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    I follow your blog (jenbutterfly12).

    # 17 August 2009 at 5:49 pm
  • susan smoaks said:

    twitter follower

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    # 17 August 2009 at 6:08 pm
  • susan smoaks said:

    blog follower

    # 17 August 2009 at 6:09 pm
  • lindsay said:

    blogged about it

    # 17 August 2009 at 7:16 pm
  • Deb K said:

    I now follow you on Twitter

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    # 17 August 2009 at 8:00 pm
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    I follow you with Google reader

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    # 17 August 2009 at 8:02 pm
  • Naomi said:

    @superdumb following on Twitter

    # 17 August 2009 at 8:07 pm
  • Leslie Gosney said:

    I really need this, I follow on twitter–Gosfam

    # 17 August 2009 at 8:27 pm
  • Leslie Gosney said:

    I follow your blog: I am looking forward to reading more and more. I need to get myself in shape.

    # 17 August 2009 at 8:27 pm
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    I follow you on Twitter @EllisFan14

    # 17 August 2009 at 8:29 pm
  • Katie said:

    I follow your blog

    # 17 August 2009 at 8:29 pm
  • Danielle G. said:

    I follow your blog and am extremely excited about this giveaway! My core needs lots of work and when you said about it working the inner thighs, I was totally sold. I have lost almost 20 pounds doing the Power 90 workout I purchased from you and am really working on toning up better. This sounds like it would really help me with that!

    # 17 August 2009 at 8:58 pm
  • amy p said:

    This looks great! I follow u on twitter. 1amypugmire

    # 17 August 2009 at 11:25 pm
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    I follow your blog

    # 17 August 2009 at 11:25 pm
  • Granola Mom said:

    I follow you on twitter.

    # 18 August 2009 at 5:18 am
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    I became a fan of your blog.

    # 18 August 2009 at 5:18 am
  • Melissa said:

    I would absolutely LOVE to try this! I still have some baby weight that I know this would help me get rid of. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

    I follow you on twitter: LilahBean.

    # 18 August 2009 at 7:37 am
  • Melissa said:

    I’m following your blog.

    # 18 August 2009 at 7:38 am
  • Melissa said:

    I blogged about it here: http://lilahbean.blogspot.com/2009/08/ijoy-ride-giveaway.html

    # 18 August 2009 at 7:44 am
  • Melissa said:

    I signed up for the free online fitness coaching.

    # 18 August 2009 at 7:51 am
  • Danielle G. said:

    You are on my blog roll at http://yelliepooh.blogspot.com/

    # 18 August 2009 at 8:41 am
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    # 18 August 2009 at 9:57 am
  • Vickie Couturier said:

    I am a follower of Coach Jenn on Twitter

    # 18 August 2009 at 11:48 am
  • Vickie Couturier said:

    I am now a follower

    # 18 August 2009 at 11:50 am
  • Kristie said:

    I became a follower through blogger.

    # 18 August 2009 at 11:51 am
  • Vickie Couturier said:

    I Signed up for Coach Jenn’s free online fitness coaching

    # 18 August 2009 at 11:52 am
  • shawn said:

    I’m following Coach Jenn on twitter-shawnmh

    # 18 August 2009 at 12:24 pm
  • shawn said:

    I’m following your blog

    # 18 August 2009 at 12:35 pm
  • shawn said:

    Added Personal Fit Coach to my blogroll

    # 18 August 2009 at 12:39 pm
  • amber said:

    Oh wow, this would be so amazing for my workout sessions! This would even be great to let my mom use, she has a disability so it’s hard to leave to leave the house to exercise…I could bring the workout to her! Awesome. Thanks so much!!

    # 18 August 2009 at 1:04 pm
  • amber said:

    I also follow your blog.

    # 18 August 2009 at 1:05 pm
  • amber said:

    I follow Coach Jenn on Twitter (lipstickncandy)

    # 18 August 2009 at 1:05 pm
  • Doreen said:

    I now follow.

    # 18 August 2009 at 1:41 pm
  • Elizabeth K said:

    I follow you on twitter as @Shera_Mama

    # 18 August 2009 at 3:34 pm
  • Bunker said:

    Thank you! You often write very interesting articles. You improved my mood.

    # 18 August 2009 at 10:21 pm
  • Danielle G. said:

    I am signed up for Coach Jenn’s free online fitness coaching!

    # 19 August 2009 at 7:25 am
  • Matt said:

    I’m following Jenn on twitter. matt0701

    # 19 August 2009 at 8:09 am
  • Carrie Anne said:

    I’m in (I follow you on twitter @cbadov)
    Cheers

    # 19 August 2009 at 8:23 am
  • Shawna O'Brien said:

    I would love to win the i joyride as it would really help me with getting back in shape after the kids.

    I’ve become a follower of this blog.
    I’ve signed up for the online fitness coaching.
    I’m following you on Twitter ShawnaMichelle2.

    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    # 19 August 2009 at 8:05 pm
  • Kelly said:

    Hey Jenn! I am following your blog. This is a great place to keep myself motivated in my weight loss endeavor. You can check out my progress at http://www.becomingkelly.com Thanks for all the great info!

    # 19 August 2009 at 10:24 pm
  • pattie cordova said:

    i follow your blog – great contest!

    # 20 August 2009 at 8:17 am
  • pattie cordova said:

    I follow you on twitter too :-)

    # 20 August 2009 at 8:25 am
  • Deborah said:

    Following on twitter.

    # 21 August 2009 at 9:10 am
  • Deborah said:

    Following on blog.

    # 21 August 2009 at 9:11 am
  • Deborah said:

    Posted here:
    http://babasfarmlife.blogspot.com/2009/08/cool-giveaways_21.html

    # 21 August 2009 at 9:13 am
  • Alicia said:

    I am a follower on Twitter! http://twitter.com/loudfart

    # 21 August 2009 at 11:26 am
  • Arsento said:

    Are you a professional journalist? You write very well.

    # 21 August 2009 at 4:26 pm
  • Carol said:

    Wow, this looks like a really fun new way to work out. I’d love to win.

    # 22 August 2009 at 10:48 am
  • Carol said:

    I follow Coach Jenn on Twitter cdziuba

    # 22 August 2009 at 10:49 am
  • Carol said:

    blog follower

    # 22 August 2009 at 10:50 am
  • Carol said:

    Blogged http://ceeceeblogger.blogspot.com/2009/08/win-ijoy-ride.html

    # 22 August 2009 at 10:51 am
  • Ventego said:

    I read a few topics. I respect your work and added blog to favorites.

    # 23 August 2009 at 6:13 am
  • Lisa R said:

    following you on the twit (sibabe64)

    # 23 August 2009 at 2:21 pm
  • Amanda H. said:

    I am following you on Twitter. acapelh

    # 23 August 2009 at 5:48 pm
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    # 23 August 2009 at 11:36 pm
  • Milcah said:

    Following you on twitter @comefollowme

    # 24 August 2009 at 5:03 pm
  • Milcah said:

    Blog follower

    # 24 August 2009 at 5:41 pm
  • Milcah said:

    I was already signed up for online fitness coaching, but I requested to add you.

    # 24 August 2009 at 5:44 pm
  • Coach Jenn (author) said:

    Thanks Milcah. Remember to send a formal request to Customer Service and ask for me. Looking forward to being your coach.

    # 25 August 2009 at 8:32 am
  • Tracey Byram said:

    I follow you on Twitter-traymona

    # 25 August 2009 at 8:41 am
  • Brooke said:

    I am a follower of PFC..

    # 25 August 2009 at 7:17 pm
  • Brooke said:

    I also follow your PFC tweets…

    # 25 August 2009 at 7:17 pm
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    # 26 August 2009 at 9:46 am
  • AJ @ A Little Bit Nutty said:

    I’m following on twitter @aLITTLEbitNUTTY

    # 27 August 2009 at 6:34 am
  • Kimmie said:

    I just started following you on Twitter. Thanks for the chance to win.

    # 27 August 2009 at 6:09 pm
  • Meg said:

    I’m a twitter follower (meghitt)
    meghitt01 at gmail dot com

    # 28 August 2009 at 5:59 pm
  • Meg said:

    I also follow via blogger (MegHitt)
    meghitt01 at gmail dot com

    # 28 August 2009 at 5:59 pm
  • Bella Stefanos said:

    I follow Coach Jenn on Twitter! http://twitter.com/BellaStefanos

    # 29 August 2009 at 10:28 pm
  • Bella Stefanos said:

    I follow this blog!

    # 29 August 2009 at 10:28 pm
  • Bella Stefanos said:

    I signed up for the newsletter!

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    # 29 August 2009 at 10:29 pm
  • Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) said:

    Following on Twitter

    # 29 August 2009 at 11:06 pm
  • Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) said:

    Following with Google Friend Connect

    # 29 August 2009 at 11:06 pm
  • Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) said:

    Your blog is in my blogroll

    # 29 August 2009 at 11:07 pm
  • Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) said:

    Blogged

    # 29 August 2009 at 11:07 pm
  • Lisa Strzoda LoCascio said:

    I have completed 3 out of the six options, Jen! Have a good week!

    # 31 August 2009 at 8:43 am
  • Meg said:

    I follow Coach Jenn on Twitter (meghitt01)
    meghitt01 at gmail dot com

    # 31 August 2009 at 7:35 pm
  • Meg said:

    I follow via blogger
    meghitt01 at gmail dot com

    # 31 August 2009 at 7:36 pm
  • KC said:

    Hi I follow your blog (KC)
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    # 31 August 2009 at 7:38 pm
  • KC said:

    I follow Jenn M on twitter under KCMayhan
    KCMayhan(at)gmail(dot)com

    # 31 August 2009 at 7:40 pm
  • Megan said:

    My sister just texted me about this awesome giveaway–I just signed up to follow your blog (MomX2).
    Thanks!
    mmayhan09(@)gmail(.)com

    # 31 August 2009 at 7:42 pm
  • Peggy Gorman said:

    a follower of Coach Jenn on Twitter
    velvet1116
    matternu@aol.com

    # 2 September 2009 at 5:00 am
  • Peggy Gorman said:

    a follower of this blog
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    # 2 September 2009 at 5:00 am
  • Sheila said:

    I have reposted this on my blog, I am following your twitter and your blog :)

    Enter me in the contest please :)

    Sheila

    # 3 September 2009 at 7:59 am
  • Momma Such @ Raising My 4 Sons said:

    I am happily following you on blogger! (Sorry, I don’t have twitter. :(

    # 3 September 2009 at 10:38 am
  • Bella Stefanos said:

    When is the winner being announced since the contest ended 5 days ago. :)

    # 5 September 2009 at 7:19 pm
  • Peggy Gorman said:

    Thank you so much!!

    # 8 September 2009 at 10:52 am
  • Peggy Gorman said:

    I am so impressed with the IJoy!! I am getting my exercise and feel great!! Thank you so much,it means the world to me!!

    # 24 September 2009 at 2:08 pm
  • single mum said:

    Looks like great fun! What a fab idea!

    # 29 January 2010 at 9:37 am

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