![]() I know how this will make me sound, but the steam room may be the very reason I’m an Equinox member. When you’ve decided to wrap up the workout portion of your stay at Equinox, you can make your way back to the locker room to truly experience a spa-like treatment. The classes are quite challenging, but equally rewarding. ![]() I mean do I choose a barre class and embrace my inner black swan, or do I go to a crossfit class and pretend to be John Cena? Jokes aside, the actual classes are top of the line and taught by professional trainers-not just some jock named Scott who amped up on Whey protein powder and chose to wear a shirt he can barely fit a bicep in. When I first looked at the class schedule, I was overwhelmed by the options. Now, if self-guided fitness or the gym floor doesn’t appeal to you, there are several fitness classes to choose from. Oh, don’t worry ladies, Troy with the triceps will show you how even if you never asked for a tutorial. Surrounding the equipment are off-duty models and the bulked-up men who like to mansplain how to use the squat machine. Before Equinox, I had worked out on ellipticals that resemble a rusty bucket, so I greatly appreciate the immaculate condition of the Equinox equipment. The equipment is kept in pristine condition and cleaned by the employees immediately after use, which I have no complaints about. Depending on the location, the workout area could all be on one level or be on four separate floors like a townhouse of the Upper East Side elite. Once you’ve treated yourself in the luxury locker rooms, you can make your way to the gym floor. Truly, I’m confused if I’m in a locker room or the bathroom of an elite night club. And don’t get me started on the locker rooms-or should I say gender-separated spas? The marble counters, the looming scent of eucalyptus and lavender, the employees who just hand you mints and chilled towels. The extremely personal greeting from the front desk is nice, yet somehow feels like a Stepford wife situation. I mean between the open architecture and elaborate layout, it’s hard to tell if you’re at a gym or George Clooney’s guest house. The overall look of Equinox varies between each location, but predominantly resembles the minimal, luxury lifestyle of a Malibu millionaire. To begin, let’s just talk about the aesthetic of the gym. ![]() In order to fully understand the Equinox lifestyle, let me walk you through the typical experience. After being an Equinox member for a little over a month, I feel I have a finally gathered my opinions on this exercise extravaganza. The over-the-top gym has become the Mecca for high class fitness. If you thought tight shirts and short shorts were the way to boast at the gym, you haven’t been to an Equinox. ![]()
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