The invention provides an apparatus comprising (a) a main body having at least one limb exercising mechanism; (b) a base for supporting an object; (c) at least one connector secured to the main body and the base, the connector being extendable to vary the distance between the main body and the base; and (d) a control panel for directing the action of the connector such that the control panel can be used to direct extension of the connector and thereby the positioning of the exercising mechanism relative to the base.