Abstract: The rotary health promoting exercise apparatus herein disclosed includes a base (1) in the form of a frame, a support housing (2) mounted thereon adjacent to one end thereof, a shaft (7) rotatably supported by the housing (2), pedal levers (8) attached to the shaft (7), an electric motor (11) for rotating the shaft (7), and a repose device (26) provided on the base (1) adjacent to the other end thereof for enabling the user (M) of the apparatus to stay in a posture of repose. The pedal levers (8) are rotated or reciprocally moved, while the user (M) stays in a posture of repose. The apparatus moves the arms or legs of the user and also allows him to move them himself, thereby enabling him to continue exercise without imposing any burden on his physical power. It also produces a massage effect which enables the user to recover from fatigue.