it looks to me very similar to the one they had (and avalable on other shopping channels) by brenda dygraf. we got one and the truth is that it is built pretty well, good for doing a bit of exercise indoors and is quite good at getting a good heart rate built up. that said, we've had ours and is not used that often as it (likemost exercise equipment) is hard to motivate yourself to do unless you get into a routine. for the price, this is a pretty good bet - but i would try to start your routine asap so you can return it within the 30 days if you find that you do not use it!