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A cabinet has a tread base rotatably connected to be oriented in an exercise position extending outwardly and in a stored position extending inwardly secured within the enclosure of the cabinet. The underside of the tread base may be configured to provide a suitable aesthetic exterior surface. A lat

A cabinet has a tread base rotatably connected to be oriented in an exercise position extending outwardly and in a stored position extending inwardly secured within the enclosure of the cabinet. The underside of the tread base may be configured to provide a suitable aesthetic exterior surface. A latching arrangement provided to secure the tread base within the enclosure in the second or stored position. Elevation structure and motor structure are provided to elevate the tread base when in the first position and to power the endless belt of the tread base when in the first position. The elevation structure may be operated to vary the inclination of the tread base when in the first position. The underside of the tread base has a decorative panel and functions as a door for the cabinet. The elevation structure may include an electrically driven rack and pinion as well as a gas cylinder system.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A treadmill comprising:a freestanding housing having surface engaging means for engaging a support surface and an enclosure structure extending upwardly from said surface engaging means;a treadbase having a left side, right side, a distal end, a proximal end, and a runnin

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A treadmill comprising:a freestanding housing having surface engaging means for engaging a support surface and an enclosure structure extending upwardly from said surface engaging means;a treadbase having a left side, right side, a distal end, a proximal end, and a running surface, the treadbase pivotally coupled to the frame, the treadbase selectively oriented in a storage position, wherein the proximal end of the treadbase is positioned away from the support surface, and an operational position, wherein the proximal end of the treadbase is positioned toward the support surface to support a user on the running surface; anda handle pivotally coupled to the treadbase and moveably coupled to the enclosure structure, wherein the handle folds and collapses to form a thin profile when the treadbase is placed in the storage position and wherein the handle unfolds and extends to form a handrail for the user when the treadbase is placed in the operational position.