Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I think this is NOT for people who are already really strong. It seems to be the opposite of most gimmicks that focus on making regular sit-ups harder. This actually assists your sit-up so you can do the proper motion even if you are weak. That way you don't try an use your neck and hip flexors just to get through the motions. Same with the push-ups- resting your thighs on this takes just enough weight off your arms and abs so that you can do a proper push-up (which require a lot of core strength). This push-up works more core muscles than you could from just doing push-ups with your knees on the ground. My abs have been really sore the last couple days. Hopefully I continue seeing great results. Also I think I am doing the scissor kick exercise wrong, but the way I do it feels like a really good cellulite reduction exercise, which is another exercise that I hate. Too early to tell, but if I'm right it makes this machine worth twice as much to me! Here is some background info on me that might help you make a decision: 5'10" women's size 18. Machine is plenty wide enough for me. I used to have a very strong core, but some posture deficiencies have left my core super weak. I have been compensating with the incorrect muscles for years and found myself unable to do a simple push up. I also had a lot of back and hip pain. My physical therapist gave me exercises that help. But they are weird variations of breathing and "cat vomit" exercise designed to strengthen my core enough to get back to regular ab exercises. I wasn't doing them as much as I should because... well I hate them. This is just the thing I needed!