I have severe knee arthritis, and I want to get my BMI down before I get the replacement surgery. I walk about 20 minutes a day - but I have to go slow and be careful, and I often have to ice my knee for a while afterwards. I need to do more than that to make a dent in my weight loss goals.I’ve tried recumbent bikes before at the gym, but I couldn’t get them to fit, and it was uncomfortable. I bought a Marcy recumbent bike a few years ago, but I junked it because it was wobbly, the seat and back were terribly uncomfortable, and I just couldn’t make myself use it.This Vanswee recumbent bike is the answer to my prayers! It’s solid, VERY comfortable, quiet, and I think it’s beautiful!My nephew put it together in about an hour (I paid him with a loaf of homemade bread) and I used it right away. I have really short legs, but scooting the seat up all the way fits perfectly.It’s so quiet and smooth to ride that my dog lies down right next to it when I’m riding. I have to work to get my heart rate up to 85% of max, but 20 minutes at even 75% makes me feel energized.So now I’m walking 20 minutes, riding 20 minutes, and doing 15-20 minutes of strength training with TRX straps and light dumbbells. The Vanswee is such a joy to use, it’s going to be a great anchor for rebuilding my exercise habit. Seriously, I can be watching tv and I look over at it and I want to get on and go!