I started seeing ads for Ergatta over a year ago. I’ve bought OTHER exercise equipment before, and they basically became dust collectors. When I finally decided to get my rower, it took a couple of days to talk myself into using it. I had used a rower at a fitness camp I’d gone to a couple of years ago and remembered liking how I felt after using it. Once I got on mine, starting slow, and building up to my current level(still advancing to more time, good solid 30 minute workouts)I’m really starting to feel the difference. The programs are really what keep me interested. Soon I want to start doing some races and see how that drives me. So far I’m enjoying my Ergatta!!