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QWhat is the Total Gym incline rower and how is it different?

The Total Gym ELEVATE Row is the world's first incline rowing machine that combines strength training with traditional cardio rowing. Standard rowing machines are cardio-only — you pull against a flywheel or water resistance. The ELEVATE Row uses an inclined glideboard to add progressive bodyweight resistance to every stroke, so you're building muscle while doing cardio. The ELEVATE Row ADJ adds adjustable incline for even more resistance range. There's no equivalent machine from another manufacturer — it's Total Gym's proprietary design.

QCan you do Pilates on a Total Gym? Is it a Pilates reformer?

The Total Gym ELEVATE Encompass Pilates Package is designed to perform Pilates reformer-style movements — footwork, long stretch, short box, and similar exercises — using incline bodyweight resistance instead of a traditional spring system. It's not a traditional Pilates reformer and won't replace one for classical Pilates instruction, but for studios wanting to combine Pilates-style movement with strength training in one machine, it covers significant overlap. The ELEVATE Encompass also supports 250+ other exercises beyond Pilates, making it more versatile than a dedicated reformer for mixed-use commercial facilities.

QWhat is the difference between the ELEVATE Series and the RS Recovery Series?

ELEVATE is built for commercial fitness — gyms, studios, and training facilities running group classes or individual training. RS (Recovery Series) is built for clinical rehabilitation — physical therapy clinics, sports medicine practices, and post-surgical recovery programs. The machines look similar but the RS line is configured for therapeutic exercise progressions, comes with clinical accessories, and is intended for supervised use by healthcare professionals. If you're a fitness facility, you want ELEVATE. If you're a PT clinic or rehab center, you want RS.

QWhat is the Total Gym rower attachment?

The rower attachment refers to the rowing accessory that can be added to certain Total Gym Encompass machines to enable rowing movements. The ELEVATE Encompass base machine supports rowing when configured with the appropriate handles and foot straps. The dedicated ELEVATE Row and Row ADJ machines are purpose-built for rowing and offer a more complete rowing experience than the attachment configuration. If rowing is your primary use case, the standalone ELEVATE Row at $1,595 is the better choice.

QIs Total Gym equipment suitable for Planet Fitness or commercial gym use?

Yes. The Total Gym ELEVATE series is specifically designed for commercial facilities — Planet Fitness locations use the ELEVATE Core machine, which is where the "Planet Fitness Elevate Core" searches come from. The entire ELEVATE line is built to commercial durability standards for daily high-volume use. The ELEVATE Circuit and Super Circuit packages are designed specifically for group training floor setups in commercial gym environments.

QWhat is the Total Gym Pilates Kit?

The Pilates Kit is the accessory package that configures a Total Gym Encompass machine for Pilates-style movements — including specific handles, foot bar attachments, and the accessories needed to perform reformer-style exercises. The ELEVATE Encompass Pilates Package at $4,654 includes these accessories bundled with the Encompass machine. It's the most direct Total Gym option for Pilates-focused buyers.

QDo you offer volume or institutional pricing for multiple units?

Yes. RecovAthlete works with gyms, Pilates studios, PT clinics, and multi-location operators on volume purchases. Call 866-861-6317 or book a consult to discuss pricing for multi-unit orders, facility fit-outs, or circuit package builds.