I am not a hardcore fitness addict. I have been hitting the gym regularly since July but they decided to up my membership in January so I said "screw that" and decided to purchase my own treadmill. Ive used this a few times and Im pleased. Its very basic which is fine for me. It seems sturdy and my boyfriend says its pretty quiet I wear noise-canceling headphones when I jog so what do I care . It doesnt have a holder for water which is bizarre to me but since Im at home thats no big deal to me. Its not very wide so your foot placement has to be pretty on-point but its long which fits a good long stride. Overall very happy with this purchase and I think the price is fair for what youre getting.