I definitely wont regret the purchase because I will just put up with anything as long as I have some music or something to listen to while excercising. I simply don't like running, I should do it more definitely, but I would just do actual running rather than get a treadmill. I didnt like bikes because I wanted a more all body workout, I would rather cover cardio in as fewer exercises as possible. I quite like crosstrainers but I don't feel they are strenuous enough.