I use my iPad all the time in the gym. I put it in the slot on the front of the treadmill, stairmaster or bike - fit's perfectly. The iPad is great for watching movies, TV shows, reading a book or playing a game of Scrabble or two while working out. I have mine in a Portenzo Alano case which is a tad thick for the slot but it does work. I also have my iPod Nano with me for the rest of my workout and put my iPad in a bag at that time.