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REVIEW
To use the Leg Magic, all you need to do is step onto these footrests which slide on the rails and perform lateral movements with your legs. You have to initiate the outward gliding motion, then stop it and reverse in order to achieve an inward gliding motion.
So basically you are moving your legs outward and then inward. by sliding on these rails. This allegedly works your abductors, adductors, gluteal muscles, and "every other muscle in the leg".
We must admit that the principle behind this Magic Leg struck us as interesting. Working the abductor and adductor muscles is quite difficult with conventional methods, and this machine seemed to offer an attractive low impact option. At least in theory. Now let's see what is happening in practice. Once the Leg Magic was obtained, we logically put it together. This turned out to be quite easy though, as the one is already pre-assembled, although some of the components don't fit together quite well. The editing therefore required a little creative genius and our instructions were in German (and nothing in French) so we do it by feeling.
Now let's talk about the performance of the machine itself. Once we got on we started to slide, and although the use is childishly simple, we quickly noticed the rather big impact on the knees. Stopping the outward sliding movement the transition to inward movement puts a little strain on the collateral ligaments. In addition, the machine lacks cushioning. Your feet glide over a hard steel frame, with nothing to absorb the impact. After the manufacturer's recommended one-minute workout, we also noticed some stretching in the groin area, a sign that the device is working well. Note that even if you are a regular athlete, the Magic Leg can cause contractures that last for several days. The movement is therefore fairly targeted and even if you don't necessarily realize it during the exercise, you must respect the pauses between the different repetitions. While the Magic Leg home page has plenty of positive reviews, one point caught our attention. When doing circuit workouts, each machine is used for about three minutes. Adductors and abductors require a maximum of 3 to 6 minutes of a 30 to 60 minute training session and it is often difficult to use them for more than 2 minutes per session. This means that the user will only use this machine 3-6 minutes a day if they want to work other muscle groups as well. At a purchase price of 80 €, it's expensive, knowing that you can perform lateral lunges that use the same muscles and that it does not cost anything.
When it comes to weight loss, reading the instructions that came with the Magic Leg, we were surprised to find a detailed workout plan (independent of the use of the machine) , consisting of aerobic and muscle toning exercise programs, to be done on a daily basis. It made us smile, because by performing these exercises, the weight loss will be real, with or without the Magic Leg. That being said, we still believe the Magic Leg has some value in working the adductors and abductors, but its role in weight loss has been greatly exaggerated.
Regarding the build quality, again we were disappointed with this device. When using the Magic Leg, the pads seem to block and a not very pleasant noise appears when moving back and forth. The handlebars don't seem very strong either.
The above scenario is unfortunately repeated with most low cost training machines. There is a fundamental business principle that cannot be ignored: “Most of the time you get what you pay for”. A decent training device usually costs hundreds of dollars. When the price is too attractive, unfortunately you often have to be wary of the quality of the product. This principle has always been true, regardless of the countless inexpensive devices and gadgets we have tested. The devices either break in a few hours or are simply unusable.
So basically you are moving your legs outward and then inward. by sliding on these rails. This allegedly works your abductors, adductors, gluteal muscles, and "every other muscle in the leg".
We must admit that the principle behind this Magic Leg struck us as interesting. Working the abductor and adductor muscles is quite difficult with conventional methods, and this machine seemed to offer an attractive low impact option. At least in theory. Now let's see what is happening in practice. Once the Leg Magic was obtained, we logically put it together. This turned out to be quite easy though, as the one is already pre-assembled, although some of the components don't fit together quite well. The editing therefore required a little creative genius and our instructions were in German (and nothing in French) so we do it by feeling.
Now let's talk about the performance of the machine itself. Once we got on we started to slide, and although the use is childishly simple, we quickly noticed the rather big impact on the knees. Stopping the outward sliding movement the transition to inward movement puts a little strain on the collateral ligaments. In addition, the machine lacks cushioning. Your feet glide over a hard steel frame, with nothing to absorb the impact. After the manufacturer's recommended one-minute workout, we also noticed some stretching in the groin area, a sign that the device is working well. Note that even if you are a regular athlete, the Magic Leg can cause contractures that last for several days. The movement is therefore fairly targeted and even if you don't necessarily realize it during the exercise, you must respect the pauses between the different repetitions. While the Magic Leg home page has plenty of positive reviews, one point caught our attention. When doing circuit workouts, each machine is used for about three minutes. Adductors and abductors require a maximum of 3 to 6 minutes of a 30 to 60 minute training session and it is often difficult to use them for more than 2 minutes per session. This means that the user will only use this machine 3-6 minutes a day if they want to work other muscle groups as well. At a purchase price of 80 €, it's expensive, knowing that you can perform lateral lunges that use the same muscles and that it does not cost anything.
When it comes to weight loss, reading the instructions that came with the Magic Leg, we were surprised to find a detailed workout plan (independent of the use of the machine) , consisting of aerobic and muscle toning exercise programs, to be done on a daily basis. It made us smile, because by performing these exercises, the weight loss will be real, with or without the Magic Leg. That being said, we still believe the Magic Leg has some value in working the adductors and abductors, but its role in weight loss has been greatly exaggerated.
Regarding the build quality, again we were disappointed with this device. When using the Magic Leg, the pads seem to block and a not very pleasant noise appears when moving back and forth. The handlebars don't seem very strong either.
The above scenario is unfortunately repeated with most low cost training machines. There is a fundamental business principle that cannot be ignored: “Most of the time you get what you pay for”. A decent training device usually costs hundreds of dollars. When the price is too attractive, unfortunately you often have to be wary of the quality of the product. This principle has always been true, regardless of the countless inexpensive devices and gadgets we have tested. The devices either break in a few hours or are simply unusable.
