I worked out at World Gym and Bally Fitness religiously for the last 10 years. I'm 35 now, and decided I can no longer spend 10-12 hours a week at the gym away from my family. So I bought an Ultimate 2 to go along with my dumbbell bench and TreadClimber at home. 4 words: I Love My Bowflex! It's easier on the joints than free weights, and it gives me much more of a core workout than weights ever could. The biggest reward is I get to go straight home from work every day without having to sacrifice my exercise and good health.