Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

There's a named brand for about +$12 more but I have to say, I was skeptical of the AmazonBasics Brand but also aware that it looked almost identical to the "named" brand version. So here's my review. 1. I saw the pics etc but I was surprised how physically large this platform is. 2. It has solid rubber feet and on a tile floor there's no movement or slippage even with or without the risers 3. It's solid and doesn't sway or tilt or move when on the risers. They fit snug and keep it feeling solid. 4. It's easily big enough for two people for certain exercises as each step area above the risers is easily capable of holding a single adult (Not tried but that is my perception) 5. The rubber mat embebbed in the step is fine for bare feet, socked or shoes. No skidding or anything. There is one issue to let folks know, Amazon's web site shows risers for a "similar" product (both this stepper and the "other" are called Health Club Size) which can be bought with this unit. DON'T. They DO NOT FIT. There's about 1/8"-1/4" difference in width and they don't fit solidly underneath the supplied risers not underneath the step platform directly. They DON'T fit this platform period. Yes they look identical in the picture and both say Health Club Size but trust me, if you need additional risers, based on the price of this unit, simply buy a second platform. That's what I'm doing. I'd like just 2 more risers but I can't find just risers on the Amazon web site for their named product. Other than that, what can you use a stepper for? There's lots of exercise videos out there but simply adding ankle weights etc, wrist weights etc and stepping or jumping onto the platform will increase your workout, Combining while stepping up while also doing some Kettle weight (or dumbbell) exercises will help considerably. If you've had knee surgery, start slow and low and work you way up with added height as the knee strengthens. So can be used for aiding surgery recovery as well as increasing and improving workouts. It's also advantageous if used with various balance exercises. Lots of options.