the bowflex tredmill is a great product for the money.the convience of a gym work out in the convience of your very own home.the results you will get is indeed very satisfying.it closes up for convient storage, in your own home.just think of the gas you will save owning this product no more trips to the gym.you can work out any time when you have the time.no baby sitters are needed, kids can watch and make it a fun time.i hve used this product and can not say enough good things about it.i find the bowflex to be the best purchase i have ever made.