I bought this to help the circulation in my legs and to help reduce the swelling in my feet. I am morbidly obese and have a lot if pain in my legs and back when i walk and I live a mostly sedentary life. I knew the machine doesn't help you lose weight when I bought it (my heart rate stays the same during use), BUT it is helping to strengthen my legs a little to help me when I am able to walk. I have noticed a difference which is great, but there's a lot of cons as well. I have started a return several times but always change my mind and decide to keep it. I bought it in November and most items you buy have until Jan 31/Feb 1 to return so I'm thankful for the extended return window since I've changed my mind multiple times. As of right now, Jan 28, I have decided to keep it despite the cons because it has helped a "little".
I bought this during a pre Black Friday sale and the "original" slashed out price was over $400 and the sale price was $91. So it seemed like i was getting an unbelievable deal. BUT, after the sale was over I noticed the slashed out price had dropped to $109. Shame shame shame on Walmart for allowing third party sellers to deceive customers. I have since noticed it on MULTIPLE items I buy when part of a "flash deal" or seasonal sale. I also believe a lot of the 5 star reviews are fake and written by the third party seller.
The machine itself is "okay" but it is hard to keep my feet in place and it slides around a little which is annoying. I bought straps on Amazon but they are very uncomfortable. The manual is basically useless as it doesnt explain the multiple modes. It also switches direction a lot and it is very awkward for me in my situation when it is going backwards. It actually causes some pain in my knees so when it switches direction I usually stop it, log my distance, and then start from scratch again. I keep a log not for "exercise" but for my own purposes.
The handle is very useful and makes it easy to move it to the side when not using it. It is lightweight too but I don't know how that compares to other models. They all could be like that.
With all that said and done and the return window closing in 3 days, my decision is to keep it despite the cons and deceit from the third party seller. Unfortunately that is happening everywhere these days so we always have to remain vigilant when purchasing things online. I hope my honest review helps you and recommend to buy it in November so you get the extended return window.