Haven't got my wife to start using it consistently yet but I've tried it myself a couple of times and it's worth the purchase.

This is a good product. It is stable, well built, easy to use. The arm bands gives a good workout, when used with the stepper.

I wanted the one without straps sense I had heard there was so many problems with them, but for whatever reason I got this one instead. The prolems with the straps are true and I am no longer using them. Other then that it is good as far as price, workout, and a good stepper. I am about 180lbs, just had a baby, and this was recommended to me to help get my weight off sense going to a gym at this stage isn't something I can do. I am confident this plus, good diet, and my weights I use at home will get back in shape.

you really do not get in shape with this stepper.dvd work out helps a lot more,this just make your feet heart.

A bit on the heavy side at twenty pounds, but it is sturdy and the ease of movement of the pedestals assures an addictive workout.