Abstract: A twisting exerciser includes a base with a first shaft, a second shaft and a stop member respectively connected thereto. A first swingable unit and a second swingable unit are respectively and pviotably connected to the first and second shafts. The first swingable unit has a pad and first fan-shaped gear. The second swingable unit has a handle assembly and a second fan-shaped gear which is engaged with the first fan-shaped gear. The user holds the handle assembly, and the upper body and the lower body swing in opposite direction by the engagement between the first and second fan-shaped gears. The stop member limits the angle that the first fan-shape gears swings. The user may sits on the pad or stand on the pad to operate the twisting exerciser. The twisting exerciser is simple and safe.