Patent ID: 7618357

Claim:
An exercise apparatus moveable between a storage mode and an exercise mode for use on a base surface by a user comprising: a frame for supporting a seat above the base surface comprising: a front leg; an engaging member pivotally connected to the frame comprising an engaging portion; and a rear leg comprising a receiving portion disposed to receive the engaging portion; a moveable backrest comprising: a resilient spine member with a first end connected to the frame; and a second end that is freely moveable; and a first flexible member disposed adjacent to the resilient spine member and captured by the backrest such that the first flexible member provides resistance to the user's movements, wherein said backrest is disposed to provide support to the user's back during movement of the backrest, and wherein the exercise apparatus can be stored substantially vertically and flat against a wall by suspending the exercise apparatus from a front or a back foot while in storage mode.