Patent ID: 7981011

Claim:
An exercise apparatus comprising: a frame; at least one resistance element to provide resistance for performing exercise; a user support assembly for supporting a user during exercise, said user support assembly pivotally attached to said frame so as to pivot up and down about a first axis during seated calf raise exercises, said user support assembly connected to said resistance element so that rotation of said user support assembly is resisted by said resistance element; a foot platform assembly for performing leg press exercises, said foot platform assembly including a first foot platform configured for pressing with the bottom of one or both of said user's feet during leg press exercises, said foot platform assembly connected to said resistance element and pivotable about a second axis; a second foot platform for supporting the bottom of one or both of said user's feet during seated calf raise exercises, said second foot platform positioned lower than said first foot platform; and a brace pad assembly including at least one brace pad movably mounted to said user support assembly, wherein said brace pad is movable between a first position above said user's knees to support said user's legs during seated calf raise exercises, and a second position below said users legs during leg press exercises.