Original Suzanne Somers Thigh Master

As stated in my reviews of the two Thighmaster VHS tapes I purchased, this gives you aerobics, toning, and a good workout.I used this in the early 90's to shed pounds, tone up and get more strength in my arms and legs. I lent it to a friend after Iwas back in shape and have been looking for the Thighmaster and tapes for a long time. So happy I found them becausethis works areas that my Airdyne and Pilates chair don't.

As other reviews stated, the item arrived loose in a shipping box, no packaging, instruction manuals, etc. At first it seemed like a nifty little gadget, but after about two weeks' use, it started squeaking in the middle and it looks like the ball is coming apart. The rubber is also really slippery, so it doesn't stay between my thighs unless I hold it there with my hands. I gave it three stars because it still works the thighs, you just have to manipulate it a little to get it where it needs to be.

This was initially a good product, and strong enough for me. I would probably buy a similar product, but made of some stronger metal, because this one broke after a set of more active and quick moves, which it was probably not designed for. It should be good enough for a beginner, but if you plan on squeesing it more than 50 times per set, i guess it may break just like mine did.

What a rip off! The second one I've purchased, this one as bad as the first, and 5 times the price. It looks authentic on the Amazon ad, but its a mock up put in an old authentic box from the original - what a great idea to deceive customers. This junk is so tight I can't possibly use it. I thought it was just me, but several friends are fire fighters and body builders and it was a struggle for them to use. I even tried using bubble wrap to pad it, but its a useless piece of junk. I gave it a rating because I couldn't submit without it, but it should be rated zero. If I had the time to dig for a refund I would, but these sellers have air-tight cases against refunds.

I'm actually a little afraid to use this. It feels creaky and cheap, like it's going to snap and half and hurt me or something. It barely has any resistance to it, either. A friend of mine had one years and years ago when they first came out. That one was nicely made and didn't feel flimsy. Either they've reduced the quality of the product, or maybe I got a bad one. Either way,I'm not impressed with it and feel like I wasted money.

I've been using the thigh master for many many years and I love it! Not only for my thighs, but to firm up my arms. I even take it with me when I travel.

I love the performace of the product. Always have. But this particular one already makes noices. Not quiet like the other NEW ones I have bought. I was disappointed that I did not receive any instruction booklets. I still don't feel like I got an original Somers thigh Master. My opinon.

Its sturdy, well made and most important it does the job. It takes a lot of workouts to out grow this thigh master. It has worked for a bladder leak, a drooping bladder. for tightening much more than my thighs. My son was using it for his arms before he left for the Marines. Really good product.