I got this Nortic Track from a person who was moving. yes, it is around 20 years old and in remarkable shape seeing how the giver actually used it for many years. He is now in his early 70's and the skier has been in his garage a few years. I was skeptical at first, but the motor in my elliptical went kaput, so I was more than willing to give it a try. It took several tries to get the hang of it. I can be rather clumsy. Now I'm riding it like a pro. Went 23 miles in about 30 min (an episode of Army Wives on Netflix). I can see the changes it is making, although I have such a long way to go. Seeing -8 lbs and fitting in my jeans is very encouraging...