I bought this eliptical machine for my daughter and she complained it doesn't feel right. It hurt her back to use it and her feet kept slipping forward so her toes were mashed. She also said she felt like she was going to fall on her face. In the meantime she would not use it. I recently felt my back injury was well enough and tried it for myself. She is correct. This is a faulty design and I called the company about it and refued to do anything about it. Don't waste $1000+ on this one is stinks.