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Never tried one of these, but I am overweight and after a number of health issues started walking at least 2 miles a day 5 or 6 days a week. Then I decided to do "something" although I don't live near a gym nor would I be inclined to go (perish the thought of an elephant on an exercise machine in public). Okay, I had a cheap treadmill for winters and incliment weather. Wore it out and bought a good one when I determined I was serious. Next I thought I would buy a low end machine--so I bought a "Body by Jake" and used it religiously. It worked well until I outgrew it. I then looked for some other multi station outfit. Bowflex, Crossbow, there are a million. All have good and bad points. I ended up buying a mail order home gym which I am happy with. I tend to use it religiously with the treadmill in incliment weather, but prefer just walking a bit further outdoors in nice weather. My Dr. says if you do one activity, skip the strength and go for walking. My point is, that with the ab Scissor, I would be skeptical in that it is a single function machine. I think you will get bored with it quickly. I would recommend a multi function multi station home gym of some description. Look for something that does not require a lot of changing between a variety of exercises. I am certainly no expert, and not in great shape, but better than I was--you will probably want to knock off a set of 6 or so exercises in about 20 minutes anywhere from 3-6 times per week unless you really get into body building. Two recommendations--buy as good as you can afford and go to an excercise equipment store and try a variety of "stuff" out. If you want an Ab Scissor, I would look at garage sales, that is where most of these things, including a lot of Bowflex and the like end up. My opinion.
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