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How do you choose Hoist fitness equipment?
Hoist Fitness is a California maker of selectorized machines, plate-loaded stations, free-weight gear and home gyms for clubs and homes. Choosing Hoist fitness equipment starts with the line: each one moves, loads and fits a room differently, and the code in every model name tells you which line you are looking at.
| Brand fact | Hoist |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1977 |
| Models we list | 80 across eight groups |
| Line codes | RS, RPL, CL, HD, CF, CM, PS, home gyms |
| Warranty basis | Set by how the room is used |
| Shipping | From Tennessee to all 50 states |
| Planning help | Free 3D home gym design |
What do Hoist's line codes mean?
The letters before each model number name the line. Read them as three choices: does the machine move you, do you load a stack or plates, and how many exercises does one frame cover?
| Line (code) | How it trains | Models we list |
|---|---|---|
| ROC-IT Selectorized (RS) | Seat moves with you; weight stack | 20 |
| ROC-IT Plate Loaded (RPL) | Same moving motion; you load plates | 13 |
| Club Line (CL) | Low-profile stacks with Slide Select | 14 |
| HD Dual (HD) | Two exercises on one stack machine | 11 |
| Home gyms (H, Mi, V, HF) | Multi-station gyms and functional trainers | 6 |
| Commercial Freeweights (CF) | Power squat, weight tree, knee raise | 3 |
| Multi-stations (CM) | Cable crossover, pulley, jungle gyms | 5 |
| Performance Series (PS) | Modular rigs, racks and storage | 8 |
The two ROC-IT lines share a motion and split on loading. The Roc-It Chest Press RPL-5301, for example, keeps the moving-seat press and swaps the stack for weight plates.
The Performance Series builds a training wall from uprights, bridges and storage instead of single machines. The Seven Element Functional Bridge, for one, combines a pull-up bar, suspension anchors and accessory trays.
Why do Hoist machines move with you?
Why do Hoist fitness machines move? On ROC-IT machines, the seat and your body shift through the rep as you push or pull the arm. ROC-IT stands for Ride Oriented Circuit Interval Training, and Hoist pitches it as a middle ground between free-form functional training and fixed machines.
Club Line machines such as the Club Line Chest Press CL-3301 take another route. Their Slide Select system does away with guide rods and selector pins, which Hoist says cuts maintenance and keeps the stack quiet. Hoist also claims its original eight Club Line units need 8-25% less floor space and stand 8-27% lower than six major competitors' machines.
One movement, three lines:
| Chest press | RS-2301 | CL-3301 | RPL-5301 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line | ROC-IT Selectorized | Club Line | ROC-IT Plate Loaded |
| Resistance | 335 lb weight stack | 300 lb weight stack | Weight plates you load |
| Weight change | Weight stack, optional 5 lb add-on | Slide Select in 5 lb steps | Add or remove plates |
| Choose it if | You want ROC-IT motion, no plates | Floor space and upkeep matter most | You already train with weight plates |
Choose ROC-IT if you want the machine to move with you, and Club Line if you would rather stay put and save floor space. The Hoist RS-2301 Chest Press is the stack version of the moving-seat press.
Which Hoist line suits your room?
Match the line to who trains in the room and how much floor it has:
- Home garage or basement: H-8, Mi6 or V-series gym
- Hotel, apartment or office gym: HD Dual machines
- Membership club circuit: ROC-IT Selectorized or Club Line
- Strength room or team facility: RPL, CF and PS rigs
Hoist pitches HD Dual to rooms short on space, budget or both. The Lat Pulldown/Mid Row HD-3200 trains two back movements on one stack, and its heavy-stack HDG build raises the stack from 225 lb to 250 lb.
At home, one trainer can replace several single stations: the H-8 pairs two weight stacks with a Smith machine. Compare it with the Mi6 among our commercial functional trainers.
How does Hoist's warranty change with the room?
Hoist sets warranty terms by how the room is used. Commercial and light-commercial use carry 10 years on the frame, 5 years on structural moving parts, 3 years on bearings, bushings and pulleys, and 1 year on finish, cables and upholstery.
Residential use, by household members only, carries a lifetime frame warranty plus 10 years on moving parts, finish, cables and upholstery, for manufacturer defects. Light commercial covers dues-free rooms of no more than 50 people a day, such as hotel and apartment gyms. Hoist lists its H home gym series under light commercial and residential terms only, so confirm the tier for your model before you order.
A gym that charges monthly dues or serves more than 50 people a day falls under Hoist's commercial warranty tier.
Our guide to comparing gym equipment warranties explains what voids cover and whether lifetime terms transfer.
Hoist fitness equipment FAQ
Is Hoist Fitness a good brand?
Yes, for buyers who want guided stack or plate-loaded machines with long frame warranties. Judge each line on motion style, warranty tier and floor space. Hoist lists Good Design awards and Men's Health Home Gym Awards on its site.
Where is Hoist fitness equipment made?
Hoist says its equipment is engineered and designed in California, USA, and the company is based in Poway, near San Diego. Its website does not state where each machine is manufactured.
Is Hoist Fitness still in business?
Yes. Hoist's own site lists current commercial and home lines and describes the company as over 45 years strong. Its newest line is the modular Performance Series.
What gyms use Hoist equipment?
Hoist names health clubs, colleges and universities, pro sports gyms, YMCAs, hotels, corporate fitness centers and military installations among its commercial customers. Its home products sell through specialty fitness retailers.
Plan your Hoist setup with us
Pick the line first, then the stations. For a home, our free 3D home gym design lays out the room before you order; book a gym design with your measurements ready.
Building a club, studio or apartment amenity? Our HHF Commercial Amenities team handles commercial gym design and build. Installation is available on equipment you buy from Hamilton Home Fitness.
To check a model's warranty tier, stack options or room fit, call or text 423-458-2453.
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