the present invention relates to a recumbent exercise apparatus that provides elliptical foot exercise with arm exercise . more particularly , the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm exercise coordinated with the motion of the feet . the pedals articulate to provide lower leg exercise with the heel and toe remaining in contact with the pedal while the pedals move along an inclined elliptical pedal curve . arm exercise is adjustable to accommodate different size operators . a step through region free of linkage is provided for easy ingress and egress .