NOVELTY - The exercise motion detector (22) mounted to displaceable unit of exercise equipment, outputs signals based on sequential exercise repetitions. The microprocessor (14) determines starting address at which sound data related to output of detector is stored, based on which a speech synthesizer (18) generates voice. The synthesizer is controlled by microprocessor based on detector output to progressively count sequential exercise repetitions.    USE - For standalone use, to be worn on user's body, for incorporation into exercise mat or other surface, or as unit of exercise equipment such as barbell, dumbbell used in commercial and residential settings. Cardiovascular exercise devices such as electro-mechanical stationary bicycles, motorized treadmills, hydraulic stair climbers, rowing machines, aerobic riders, aerobic flyers, universal-type equipment such as chest press machine, rigid arm lat pull-down machine, shoulder press machine, pectoral fly machine, seated hamstring machine, leg extension machine, inner/outer thigh combo machine, abdominal crunch machine, weight training equipment and non-cardiovascular fitness equipment to monitor, coach train user's exercise performance and issue audible and optionally visual and textual indicia such as verbal count of rate, distance, number of exercise repetitions, pulse rate, elapsed time, calories expended, oxygen intake, breathing pattern, heart or muscle strength, EEG and to issue audible alarms, verbal instructions, verbal motivation and encouragement.    ADVANTAGE - The user is assisted in maintaining correct and desired exercise routing, since verbal representation of user's exercise performance is generated by controlling speech generator to progressively count sequential exercise repetitions. Since many sets of voice data are stored, naturally sounding voice that varies depending upon rate of exercise repetitions is generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of electronic exercise monitoring apparatus.    Microprocessor (14)    Speech synthesizer (18)    Exercise motion detector (22)