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(More customer reviews)I have just thrown out my second Lateral Thigh Trainer, so I think you can comfortably consider me an LTT expert!
As many reviewers do, I'll start with the machine's positive aspects; obviously it had some, or I wouldn't have bought two!
It is nice and heavy/sturdy--so it doesn't tip or slide as you use it. It is fun to use, because you not only go up and down, but also swivel your hips, like dancing. It delivers a GREAT workout--the first time around I coupled it with a diet and was amazed at the weight I lost and how toned I became in a relatively short time! I know I sound like I work for them, but I love the machine for that!
Now that negatives: unfortunately, for whatever reason, they decided to construct the LTT with cheap materials. The first thing you'll notice is that it will develop a squeak/screech after a few weeks. The squeak doesn't seem to have any rhyme or reason; some days it's deafening, the next day it's gone, then it comes back. WD40 is only temporarily effective.
Finally, the LTT's Achilles' heel is that the guts are made flimsily. For me, one of the first things to go both times was the bicycle chain inside--it just snaps, and that's that. My first time around I toiled to replace it with a another chain. I was successful after much work, but got filthy, and really, should we have to "pimp" a manufactured exercise machine just to get it to work?
The second time, the chain broke (after about 5 weeks of daily use) and I threw the machine out immediately. Needless to say, I'm done with LTT's!
It's really a shame, because if the materials chosen to make it were longer-lasting, I'd happily give this machine five stars. I am only giving it three because it's a fun machine, but realize that if you get it and actually use it religiously, you won't have it for long!
P.S. Apparently the same company's next product, the Air Climber, attempts to address the squeaking and breaking problem. I've used it but am not impressed and am returning it.
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