Not as good as I expected, but will do until I'm ready for next level in aqua fit classesThe plastic piece that holds the strap broke the first time I used it!!!! Not happy. Would not recommend - poor quality, sucks as otherwise its perfect weight and easy to hold.Tried these out! Great!Cheap, cheap, not worth one cent. I pulled on the "red" band a second time and thank God I was on my knees because it ripped as if it was cut with scissors. I wanted to return the item but found it more of a hassle for the money than it's worth. It's actually a possible safety hazard for any age. If I had been standing, I would have fallen back full force and could have hit my head on our floor or hurt my back or hips. Very disappointed!