Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I walk every weekday morning at 5am for 2 hours. I bought this machine thinking I would use it on rainy days and those mornings I just didn't want to deal with armadillos, wild cats, and possums startling me as they run in and out of the woods near my home. This just didn't cut it, and rather than keep a machine that would eventually end up in a garage sale for $25 bucks (or less), I returned it and spent a little more for a motorized machine that gave me more options and the ability to walk, run and adjust the incline. My Experience? Package arrived... Great packaging by the way. Easy to assembled. Took approximately 20-30 minutes. I couldn't wait to try this machine out. I was a bit concerned about the quality and sturdiness of the machine. It feels like... If you are under 150 lbs and maybe use the machine 3 days a week for 20 minutes... I could see you using this for a long time. However, I am 199 lbs and I walk every day for 2 -3 hours.I don't think this machine would last too long with my routine. Just doesn't feel sturdy enough for the long haul. First thing I noticed when trying it out is that there is an incline that cannot be adjusted. OK... Second thing I noticed was if you let go of the handlebars you had better be running at a good pace or risk falling off the damn thing. If you're walking and you let go of the handles everything stops because you are not using the handlebars to help you press your weight down against the belt. This machine will never work for a walker using a Fitbit or other step tracking device because your hands need to be on the bar and not moving so only your lower body gets a workout... Therefore, zero steps on your tracking device (Unless you put it in your pocket). Third thing... this is a manual treadmill so you MUST have shoes on with good grip in order to move the belt and if you even hesitate for one second BOOM.... belt stops... workout over. In my opinion, this machine is for running and running only OR.. if you are on some type of therapy that requires you to hold on to something while you move your legs, this just might work for you. However, if you are a serious walker (like myself) or a runner. I would not recommend this machine.