Abstract: Apparatus (1) for providing physical exercise. The apparatus has first and second footpads (3,5) on which a person stands by placing one of his feet on each pad. An electric motor (17) is operable by the user to run the apparatus. A linkage (31, 31A) connects the motor to the pads to raise and lower the pads, the pads being moved simultaneously and in opposite directions. A pivot (63, 63A) acts with the linkage to adjust the amount of upward and downward movement of the foot pads and thereby the amount of exercise a person obtains. A stirrup attachment enables a seated person to use the machine.