For all those people that have looked at those little mini steppers and wondered if they work, they do! I saw an ad on TV and was impressed, this one looked sturdier than most so I took a chance and it paid off, it's also a little bigger than the ones you see in the stores. I was looking for something for when I am not in the mood to go to the gym, or do a video. 30 minutes on this stepper with a weight in each hand and I am dripping, and I get to watch TV at the same time. This one has a lever for fast or slow, you put it on slow, and there is more tension, and you feel it in your calves the next day.I think the price was around $120.00 Just thought I would share!