I was initially given quite a long delivery time but the Hoop actually arrived in a few days, in a very large box. Being excited, even though I am in my late 50's, I took it out of the packing and unsuccessfully tried to swing it round my hips. I then picked up the instructions, read the correct motion to use, and was quickly up and running. I have managed between 10 and 15 minutes each time and I can exercise in front of the tele in the small spare bedroom. It is great to just pick and up and use when time has run out for other exercise and I wish I had bought mine sooner.