Deceptively sneaky cardio workout! You think it’s easy - until suddenly, it isn’t! I’m working up slowly, both in speed and time and I’m really enjoying the lateral movement, makes using an elliptical fresh again. And personally, my model may not have all the bells and whistles, but I love that I can still work out, even if the electricity goes out.

Glad I didn't spend extra for a more expensive model... this base model is great and gives me a great workout for my post ACL-reconstruction knee. Highly recommend.

at 61 after caring for a dying spouse who had prostate cancer stage 4- I ahve to begin life again.. And that always means losing weight and getting in shape and this machine will do it. After having a friends son get it in my home nad put it together I could not wait to try it. Of course I am on level 1- and plan to be for a while- but even with a knee that was operated on 3 times in my 20s- with torn meniscus and chondromalacia on t he under side of the knee cap- it is great. I can feel it building my muscles in my legs strong and I can feel myself tightening my core to keep going o nit. I did a mile right away. And I am doing it daily and going to work up to a few times a day. BC I am ready for a new life at 61.5! And I cannot wait for all of my girl friends to come over and see my helix and motivate them to get one too!

Love this trainer. I actually look forward to using it in the mornings. I do interval training and find it easy to do so on this machine. It is quiet and runs smooth. I feel that it really is an excellent choice for fitness, especially in regards to joint health and maximum utilization of muscles groups. It is a beautiful piece in the room, which was important to me as it is in our guest bedroom. The only complaint I have is that the tall column in which the handles and dashboard reside (forget what it is called) does not feel stable enough. I feel it move a bit while working out and this is distracting and I'm concerned that with time it will get even looser and become an issue. I hope not, because this trainer makes me happy.

If you want a great workout in half the time then you'll love this. I call it The Beast!