I expected a bit better ease of use and I thought it would provide a good workout, but as I use it, the circular round middle counter piece that counts the number of times you do the exercise pops right out. It is a kind of cheap exercise equipment. While portable, it's not durable. I like that it's pink and cute, but it's not very practical. I think you could do a lot of reps of the exercise but it's a bit clunky and feels like it will break. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it as I do not think it's worth the money. I think you're better off doing Pilates workouts without this.