The invention relates to a touch type panel switch for a swing arm of an exercise apparatus. At least one touch type panel switch for the touch of the human finger is disposed at a swing arm (or movable handrail) of an exercise apparatus. The touch type panel switch may be coupled to an electronic console of the exercise apparatus via a conducting line. Meanwhile, a preset function is achieved by a built-in microprocessor. In this way, a practical adjustment of the exercise apparatus to a proper exercise setting (such as of the speed, slope or resistance of the exercise) is ensured.