The product works great, actually terrific when is stays on.  However, it is too large for small ankles and feet.  The velcro is about four inches and would be great if it was velcro to velco, but on my feet (size 6) and with small ankles, the velcro only grabs for about 1 inch at best and comes off frequently.   :( :(

great for pool interval workouts , no flip turn, hitting wall, no counting laps.  just great continuous swimming.
travels easy & never miss a swim. Even if pool is busy you can swim & not boter other pool users.  
Also leg work is good .

I used this to help train for my triathlon. Because I love to swim I could just swim until well .......... I love it. I will use it this season my only issue will be if the pool I can use hopefully they will let me use the swimmer. I would encourage anyone wanting to use this to train with.

A temporary job assignment in 2005 had me using a very small hotel swimming pool as my main exercise facility for most of the summer.  I found the Stationary Swimmer at a sporting goods store about a week into my assignment.  (I think I paid $25.)  I've used my Stationary Swimmer regularly ever since!   The cords provide a better resistance work-out than hand-paddles or not kicking.  The "pull-back" described in other reviews is really minimal.  This product works great with freestyle, breast-stroke & backstoke.  Side-stroke is a bit of a challege, but is OK if you shorten / eliminate your glide phase.  The confused looks as to why you're not moving anywhere even though you're swimming are worth the cost of the product!

I've been looking to replace my stationary swimmer for about 6 months now. The elastic around the velcro is starting to wear out  (the cording & velcro are still like new).  Until I finally spotted one here at swimoutlet.com, I hadn't seen another one since I bought mine, and I've looked in stores in 4 different states and numerous websites (including this one) in the past 6 years.  (People always ask me where I got it when I use it.)  Thank-you swimoutlet.com for adding the Stationary Swimmer to your product line!

Difficult to get used to being pulled backwards during the breathing pahse of the stroke.  However, once you get the hang of it, it is great for endurance swim training.  I would reccommend tethering the line at a steep angle to help hold your feet and body at the water line.

Everybody watched as I put this on for the first time. After ten minutes I took a little break, people came up and asked, "Where did you get that?"
I have to admit I was a bit skeptical at first, but after using this two times, I am a believer. This thing is easy to use and gives a great work-out.