After a bad accident at work left me with an injured back I started with physical therapy. After three years of P.T. at 5 separate facilities and two back surgeries I've used a lot of professional treadmills. The Sports Art 6005 ranks high on my scale. It is simple and easy to understand and use the controls. It is so quiet I can use it while the kids are napping in the next room. It is easy to clean and takes up less space than I thought it would when I bought it. I can get on and off of the treadmill with ease. The tread is wide and long so even with my long stride there is plenty of room. I’ve had the 6005 for over a year now and I still love it as much as the day I bought it.