Patent ID: 8192338

Claim:
A foldable Pilates exercise apparatus comprising: a generally rectangular frame having a head end, a foot end, a hinged left side rail having a head section and a foot section, so that its head and foot sections may be folded to an upright position, and a hinged right side rail, parallel to the left side rail, the right side rail having a head section and a foot section, so that its head and foot sections may be folded to an upright position; a movable carriage mounted on the frame, such that the carriage may be moved along the left rail and right rail between the head and foot ends, the carriage having a generally flat upper surface; a counterbalance mechanism, such that the counterbalance mechanism provides assistance in folding the apparatus, and provides resistance when unfolding the apparatus; and at least one carriage spring member having a first end detachably connected to the carriage and a second end detachably connected in proximity to the foot end of the frame.