This is exactly what I needed. It has 3 programs which you can use (for marching and reverse peddling excerise) or do a manual excerise which has 12 levels of speed (which I think is like just walking but you can manually do a reverse peddling) and just by watching the time on the screen just stop it up to 30 minutes. I have seen on TV a certain machine selling at around $200. Check it on their website. This machine I got on sale with tax and free shipping for half that price. It is very well made, no assembly except plugging it in to a receptacle. That's it. It does have a handle type on the front of the machine for lifting and moving. It is sturdy and has not moved on my living carpet while in use but I have not use Program 3 yet. I used the Program 1, 30 mins last night and what a workout. I could feel it in my hip area. I also asked my doctor about using this machine and she said she suggest it for people, the elderly, who would normally not be able to go to the gym. I am 78 but do go to the gym. I will use this for my off days to keep joint stiffness away. Anyway you might want to invest in this little machine. Doesn't take up a lot of space.