Patent ID: 7104937

Claim:
An exercise apparatus comprising: a generally rectangular frame having a head end, a foot end, a hinged left rail comprising a front rail section, a rear rail section having a foot end, and a hinge connecting the front rail section to the rear rail section, such that the left rail may be folded from an extended position substantially parallel to a floor into an upright position where the front rail section and the rear rail section are substantially vertical and the foot end of the rear rail section remains in proximity to the floor as the left rail is folded, and a hinged right rail comprising a front rail section, a rear rail section having a foot end, and a hinge connecting the front rail section to the rear rail section, such that the right rail may be folded from an extended position substantially parallel to a floor into an upright position where the front rail section and the rear rail section are substantially vertical and the foot end of the rear rail section remains in proximity to the floor as the right rail is folded; 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 pair of spaced shoulder pads mounted to said upper surface and a head rest; a plurality of spring members having a first end connected to the underside of the carriage and a second end connected to the foot end of the frame; and a foot support assembly mounted to the frame near the foot end.