I purchased the Stamina InTone Oval Jogger because I needed to start exercising again after 15 years of sitting on the couch. Combined with my favorite "dance" music, I'm proud to state that I have been exercising every day now since I bought it, and am already feeling results!!
It came very well packed with easy-to-follow instructions (at least for my husband), and he had it assembled in about a half-hour. There was only one hiccup in the assembly, one of the legs had extra burrs on the threading and would not screw in all the way without using a pipe wrench - which scratched up the finish on that leg a bit.
Assembly instructions also very highly recommend using two people to "unfold" it. It can be a bit like opening a bear trap. All parts felt very strong and durable and it feels as though it will last a long time.
For those concerned about the weight limit, I purchased this knowing that I slightly exceed it by about 10 lbs, (250lb weight limit for trampoline) but figured that I would take the chance. So far I've been using it 3 times a day religiously for 30 minutes at a time and it has shown no signs of stress or extreme wear. I believe that they estimate low on the weight limit.
The trampoline surface itself is a "mesh" affixed to the ring with bungee-like straps. Much better than the old metal spring type of yesteryear. I can exercise without fear of bothering my husband or the neighbors in my apartment complex. The support bar is also invaluable to me, as I do have balance issues and it's right there where I need it - It can also be raised or lowered to fit average heights.
Included with the trampoline are two exercise bands - that I have yet to use, and a "counter" that counts "jumps" and estimates calories. The counter's placement (at the base of the trampoline makes it difficult to see while exercising, and resets after a short period of non-use. For me, this is not an issue, as I have an exercise watch that does the counting for me. It is just an extra included with my real purchase - the trampoline itself. Same with the bands - just an extra that some users might appreciate.
All-in-all, this is a very high-quality product that I highly recommend to anyone who needs to exercise after a long period of inactivity.
