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I was a little skeptical about this product. As a personal trainer I'm always looking for products that I can use to challenge my clients as well as keep them interested in working out. Not to mention, HAVING FUN! This fulfills each of those elements. I purchased another "hoop" made in China for comparison and was stunned by the differences. The China product is pure JUNK. THIS product is well made, easy to put together and easy to take apart (for traveling! Yay!) It has a nice weight to it which provides just enough resistance without putting too much stress on your joints. This isn't your grandmother's (or grandfather's) Hula Hoop by Wham-o! ;-) It's not as big as those hoops (42 inches for the 1950s version; 36 for this fitness hoop.) FYI: From the Wham-O News website: "Catherine Zeta-Jones – who is 47 – has previously credited the exercise with helping her stay slim, and says she prefers the classic hobby to expensive personal trainers." So for anybody out there looking for some fun and a challenge in their workout regimen buy this and enjoy yourself!