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One client lies back at level 3 for a light cable row. The next sets the rails at level 22 and squats and jumps against up to 62% of their bodyweight. The Total Gym Encompass is that machine: an inclined glideboard trainer with 22 levels and a 350 lb user rating.
It is the full-body machine in the Total Gym commercial fitness equipment line, and the owner's guide covers home use too. In use it takes 106 by 38 inches of floor. Folded, it stands upright on a 20 by 38 inch footprint and rolls away.
Total Gym's demo of an alternating single-leg plyo squat on the Encompass. Watch on YouTube
RecovAthlete is an authorized Total Gym dealer. Orders carry the factory warranty and direct Total Gym support.
The ELEVATE Encompass is rated for users up to 350 lb and up to 6 ft 5 in tall. It is for indoor use only, away from rain and moisture.
Authorized Total Gym dealer, so the US commercial warranty is valid. Building a full ELEVATE floor? One quote and consolidated freight. We check your room and delivery route before the order ships.
Personal and business financing for buyers in the United States and Canada. Personal buyers choose a plan at checkout. Businesses can finance the Encompass as equipment. Ask us for current rates and terms.
The rail incline sets the load. A steeper rail means you move more of your bodyweight. Total Gym advises starting at a low level and raising it as your control improves.
To raise the incline, stand beside the upper rails and grasp the rail between the tower and the folding foot holder. Lift it to your level on the incline scale, then push the rail down so it engages the tower. Squeezing the release handle as you lift stops the ratcheting sound. To lower it:
Control the glideboard every time you get on or off. Before kneeling or sitting for cable work, hold the handles and press your knuckles on top of the board to anchor it.
Floor, room, power and delivery checks are on the Before You Order tab. The short version: an indoor space about 106 by 38 inches, a flat solid floor with nonskid material under it, and no outlet.
The Encompass covers what a strength circuit does on one folding frame, from a first session to athlete-level jump work. Send us your room size and the users you plan for, and we will confirm the fit before you order.
| Deciding factor | Encompass only | Pilates Package | Strength Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,295 | $4,654 | $4,695 |
| Added parts | None | Toe bar, standing platform, leg pulley system, slide distance regulator | Press bar, squat handle bar, weight bar, SCRUNCH, 3Grip pull-up bar |
| Extra load | Bodyweight only | Bodyweight only | Weight bar takes 1 in bore plates |
| Pick it if | You want to start lean and add accessories later | You teach Pilates or want more leg pulley work | Strong users need load past bodyweight |
Swipe the table sideways to see every version.
| Deciding factor | ELEVATE Encompass | RS Encompass |
|---|---|---|
| Total Gym line | ELEVATE, commercial fitness | Recovery Series, physical therapy |
| Standard extras | Retractable dip bars | Dip bars, closed chain platform, squat handle bar, slide distance regulator |
| Price | $4,295 | $4,795 |
| Levels | 22 | 22 |
| User limits | 350 lb, 6 ft 5 in | 350 lb, 6 ft 5 in |
| Folded | 20 x 38 x 57 in | 20 x 38 x 57 in |
| Frame warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Pick it if | You run a gym, studio or home gym | You run a rehab clinic and want clinic extras built in |
| Your situation | Best pick |
|---|---|
| One machine for full-body training at home or in a studio | ELEVATE Encompass |
| Group Pilates classes on an incline trainer | ELEVATE Encompass Pilates Package |
| Strong athletes who outgrow bodyweight load | ELEVATE Encompass Strength Package |
| A rehab clinic that wants every clinical accessory | Encompass Clinical Complete Package |
| Incline changes with the user still on the machine | Total Gym Power Tower (motorized) |
| A dedicated plank and core station | ELEVATE Core ADJ |
| Several single-purpose stations for circuit classes | ELEVATE Circuit |
| Users over 350 lb or taller than 6 ft 5 in | Not this machine |
| Heavy barbell lifting or outdoor use | Not this machine |
Pilates Package adds: telescoping toe bar, standing platform, slide distance regulator and leg pulley system (2 foot harnesses, 1 ankle harness, 6, 12 and 18 in cable extensions, 6 snap links).
Strength Package adds: press bar, squat handle bar, weight bar, SCRUNCH and 3Grip pull-up bar.
Sold separately: Total Gym accessories your version does not include, 1 inch bore plates for the weight bar, and two 13 mm wrenches for glideboard wheel service.
Replacement cables, pads and parts are available from us at any time.
Transit damage is not a warranty claim. It goes through the carrier claim process. The Total Gym warranty covers manufacturing defects found after delivery.
Outside the US, warranty terms may vary. Contact your local authorized Total Gym distributor.
For return questions or order concerns, contact info@recovathlete.com or (866) 861-6317.
The current price for each version shows at the top of this page. You can order the Encompass on its own or with the Pilates Package or Strength Package, and each version is priced separately. Financing terms are in the Description. Building a floor with several ELEVATE machines? Ask us for one quote.
Total Gym rates the ELEVATE Encompass for commercial use, and its owner's guide also covers home use. Gyms and studios use it for personal training and GRAVITY group classes. Home buyers use it as a full-body machine that folds away. Either way it must stay indoors, away from rain and moisture.
Yes. Total Gym sells each accessory on its own, so you can start with the Encompass and add parts as your training grows. The list includes the weight bar, press bar, SCRUNCH, 3Grip pull-up bar, leg pulley system, toe bar and standing platform. The press bar and standing platform fit at the rail base in place of the squat stand, and the toe bar slides onto the folding platform. Use only Total Gym accessories, since the warranty excludes damage from third-party or homemade parts.
Yes. A hydraulic lift on the rails helps you fold the Encompass upright against the tower, and a latch holds the rails closed. Folded, it measures 20 by 38 inches on the floor and stands 57 inches tall. You then tip it back by the tower transport handle and roll it on its transport wheels. Pull it away from walls and windows before folding, because the tower leans back during the fold.
The Encompass weighs 180 lb, and the glideboard alone weighs 37 lb. For short moves while set up, lift it from the rail base or squat stand. To lift from the tower cross arm instead, set level 8 and move the detent pin to the horizontal hole first. For longer moves, fold it and roll it on its transport wheels.
The Encompass arrives mostly built. You unfold it, then fit the LAT bars, folding foot holder, folding platform, squat stand and cable handles. The hardware box holds the wrenches, washers, thread locker and quick links you need. Fit the left LAT bar completely before you start the right one.
Each of the 22 levels adds about 2.5% of bodyweight. In Total Gym's chart, a 150 lb user moves 69 lb at level 16 and 93 lb at level 22. Those figures apply to two-hand pulls and squats with no cable clipped to the glideboard. With the center pulley on the glideboard, halve the chart figure for two-hand pulls and divide it by 3 for one-arm pulls. The full chart is on the Manuals tab.
Yes, with the optional weight bar, which hooks onto the top of the glideboard. The squat handle bar gives you a grip for loaded squats. The weight bar takes plates with a 1 inch bore, loaded evenly on both sides and clamped at the ends. The user plus all added weight must not pass 650 lb. Total Gym asks users to face the machine so the plates stay in view.
Yes. At high inclines, automatic rail locks engage and hold the rail hinge for plyometric work. They release at low inclines so the rails can fold. Total Gym says not to use the machine if the locks are not working properly.
It ships on a pallet that weighs 265 lb and measures 60 by 30 by 25 inches. Before you open anything, photograph any damaged boxes. Keep the boxes until the machine is fully assembled, since they support a carrier claim if hidden damage shows up. White glove delivery, where offered for your address, is a paid add-on.
Total Gym's US commercial warranty covers the frame for 5 years. Parts and upholstery get 1 year, and foam and rubber get 90 days. Terms outside the US may differ. Claims need a return authorization number from Total Gym. Damage from non-Total Gym accessories or unauthorized repairs is not covered. Keep your invoice.
Wipe the pads after each use and check the glideboard rolls smoothly. Each week, inspect the cables, wipe the rails and check the fasteners. Each month, lift off the glideboard to clean the wheels. Never put lubricant or silicone on the rails or wheels, because the wheels will slide instead of roll.
Biceps curl with the cable handles
Plyo pull-up with a grip change
Overhead shoulder press
Torso rotation
Repeater lunge
Buying for yourself, spread the cost through Affirm at checkout. Buying for a gym, clinic, spa, or studio, apply with one of four business lenders and put the whole room on a single application.
RecovAthlete has no control over any financing decision. Approval is based on your creditworthiness and is solely the lender's decision.
Affirm at checkout. Rates run 0% to 36% APR based on your credit profile. Soft check to prequalify, so no impact on your score. No prepayment penalty.
Brickhouse Capital, Reliant Capital, Acorn Finance, or KWIPPED. Apply with two of the four and compare. Financed equipment can qualify for a Section 179 deduction. Confirm with your accountant.
Every page below has real prices, real monthly payment examples, and the lender comparison for that category. Pick the one you are buying.
Most business buyers are not buying one machine. They are building a room. Sauna, cold plunge, red light, vibration, hyperbaric, cryotherapy, and halotherapy all finance on the same paper through the same four lenders, and RecovAthlete quotes every category on one purchase order.
That means one freight schedule, one install window, and one financing application instead of six. It also gets you a better rate, because a bigger number on one application beats six small ones with six hard inquiries.
See commercial recovery equipment financing, or call 866-861-6317 and we will price the room.
| Lender | Type | Amount | Speed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affirm | Consumer, at checkout | Order total | Seconds | Personal purchases. 0% to 36% APR based on credit. Soft check to prequalify. |
| Brickhouse Capital | Direct equipment lender | Up to $250K on a one-page application, $1M+ with financials | ~24 hours | A full room or a full floor. Credit decisions made in-house. Tied to the business, not your personal credit report. |
| Reliant Capital | Lender and broker | Up to $500K application-only, $5M with financials | 2 to 4 hours | Medical, aesthetic, and wellness. Deferred payment options. New or used equipment. |
| Acorn Finance | Lending marketplace | $1,000 to $100,000 | 60 seconds to prequalify | Comparing offers. One application goes to 30 or more lenders with no impact to your score. |
| KWIPPED (APPROVE) | Lender marketplace | Minimum $1,500 equipment value | 60-second application | Larger commercial orders. Lenders compete, which usually returns the best APR. Businesses only. |
Apply with two of the four and compare. It costs nothing and the spread between offers is often significant.
Apply with Brickhouse Capital
Apply with Reliant Capital
Check your offers with Acorn Finance
For KWIPPED, call 866-861-6317 or email info@recovathlete.com and we will build the application around your order.
Pay in 4 splits the purchase into four interest-free payments charged every two weeks. Monthly installments spread the cost over a longer term, with rates from 0% to 36% APR depending on your credit profile. You see the exact terms before you agree to anything. No origination fees, no prepayment penalty, no late fees.
Prequalification does not. Affirm and Acorn Finance both run a soft check to show you offers, which has no impact on your score. Proceeding with a monthly installment plan or a business loan may involve a hard inquiry. That is why it pays to prequalify with more than one lender first and only proceed with the best offer.
Yes, and for most business buyers it is the better route. Brickhouse funds up to $250,000 on a one-page application with no financial statements. Reliant approves in 2 to 4 hours. Business financing is usually tied to the business rather than your personal credit report, and financed equipment can qualify for a Section 179 deduction. Confirm the tax position with your accountant.
No. This is the most common and most expensive mistake. Separate applications mean separate hard inquiries, separate payments, and a worse rate on each, because every individual ticket is small. Get one quote from RecovAthlete covering everything you are buying, including freight, and put that single number on one application.
Financed equipment can qualify. Section 179 lets US businesses deduct the cost of qualifying equipment in the year it is placed in service, and financing the purchase does not by itself disqualify it. The equipment must be in service, not merely ordered, within the tax year. Annual limits and eligibility rules are set by the IRS and change year to year, so consult your accountant.
Freight, yes. On Affirm it is part of the order total at checkout. On business financing, put freight on the RecovAthlete quote and the whole quote amount goes on the application. Installation and room construction are harder, because some equipment lenders will not fund non-equipment costs. Ask the lender before you sign.
Yes. Affirm charges no prepayment penalties. Acorn Finance and most business lenders also allow early payoff without penalty.
Tell us what you are buying and whether it is personal or for a business. We will point you at the right two lenders and quote freight and install as one number, which is also the number that goes on the application.
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