I agree with all the replies that the best way to get into this hobby is to join a club, have an instructor, do the research, join AMA ...
I'm sure Joe would have followed this approach if he had known.
The problem is that many people who get into this hobby do not know this before hand. If he bought this trainer at the LHS, why didn't they advise him? Why are the descriptions on the box of the trainer so misleading to a beginner? Why can't the manufacturers or retailers provide a very basic sheet of suggestions on where a beginner can obtain help?

Scott