There were towels everywhere and gum in the shower. So, I decided to embark on a nearly two-month journey exploring all of Equinox's offerings in New York City. The West 92nd Street location was the second Equinox, built in 1995, following the Flatiron location. East 53rd Street gets a 5/10 for getting the job done as promised. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. On the second floor of the gym, next to the outdoor pool, Equinox has opened a cafe that will serve you drinks and food poolside, or at a table. Columbus Circle gets a 7/10 for ritzy amenities and a fun vibe. The crowd ranged between college-aged students and older West Village holdout, among a thriving community of gay men who clearly hold court at the location. He openly complained about how Equinox's efforts to build out the E brand left his space in a rut. The staff was super friendly, and went out of their way to try to find materials about the gym that I requested, and the Executive Locker Room (an extra you can pay for at select gyms) was the only one I had been in that felt worth the extra money. The move represents a willingness to lean further into the company's larger lifestyle brand, and further away from one of complete fitness. West 50th Street gets a 3/10 for cramped quarters. Like similar cases, the issue was resolved out of court. Along with the steam room (large at this location) that can be found at every Equinox, the Wall Street location offers a single large jacuzzi and sauna that's shared between the men's and women's locker rooms. I come here to exercise, take a class or two and play soccer. Artfully shaped and warped wooden walls jut into a large lounge space, with a glass, cubic cycling studio overlooking it. There weren't special or outrageous luxuries, but after I completely forgot which locker I had put my stuff in (I blame brain fog from visiting 15 Equinoxes that day), the attendant patiently unlocked literally every locker in the locker room for me until we found my stuff. Discover our urban oasis with lush open spaces and the Hudson River just steps away in New Yorks newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards. Time Warner Center (60th and Broadway)New York, NY 10019(212) 871-0425, 344 Amsterdam AvenueNew York, NY 10024(212) 496-2374, 2465 BroadwayNew York, NY 10025(212) 799-1818, Other locations near Sports Club New York. Interestingly, there are no Equinox locations in Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island. Delivery times may . Only a few are notable for the experience they provide. With a complimentary room upgrade and valet parking, hotel credit to use however youd like youre set to reboot. Anderson Cooper reportedly frequents this location, as it shares a building with the CNN studios. Greenwich Ave.: Feels like an old YMCA, for better or for worse. The gym occupies the first few floors of the new luxury condo development 196 Orchard, where the average sale price has come to nearly $2.4 million per unit, according to StreetEasy. The locker rooms were huge and had their own lounge space inside. Now, he says, members who joined through E Madison are showing up expecting to be able to access the training space without an appointment. GQ fawned over it in 2016, noting the "endless river of refrigerated eucalyptus towels" and private "changing cabanas," as they're referred to by the club. Designed to anticipate and meet every need, our luxury rooms + suites are perfect for celebrating, recharging or even getting your work done. GQ fawned over it in 2016, noting the "endless river of refrigerated eucalyptus towels" and private "changing cabanas," as they're referred to by the club. SoHo: as crowded as SoHo is generally, but still nice. The yoga room had a conspicuous lack of windows, which felt a bit claustrophobic and detracted from the vibe I prefer. E Columbus Circle gets a 5/10 for a slightly elevated experience at an unrealistic price. East 61st Street: A hidden Equinox gem available for the price of the lowest tier. Equinox East 53rd Street feels like a chicer version of East 54th street the worst Equinox in New York. But as the borough rapidly gentrifies, the companhy has invested in a few locations in the borough. Schedule a Visit 160 Columbus AveNew York, NY10023(212) 362-6800 Hours today 7:00am 9:00pm You can choose from one-club access or all club access monthly membership. Showstopping features There's even a hair salon on the first floor. Up an elevator, are the gym, locker rooms, yoga studio, daycare center, and even more lounge space that truly does feel luxurious. The locker rooms were untidy and outdated. Nelson also showed off the group studio, which has double-paned glass to prevent street noise and fully customizable mood lighting. For that reason, Nelson told me, there's more open floor space, free weights, and treadmills, and fewer cable-assisted or guided machines. The last time I went there was a soggy lint swamp outside the showers. The locker rooms were surprisingly spacious and featured freestanding black marble sinks and mirrors. Equinox has 29 locations in Brooklyn and New York that are accessible with their $260 a month "all access" membership. One thing I noticed at this Equinox location, among others, is that certain clientele felt entitled to leave a certain level of mess because of an expectation that it would be cleaned up and handled. When I arrived, the cafe area was also playing host to around 10 high schoolers on their lunch break. Like some other Equinox locations, this East 85th Street still forces people to bring their own lock or borrow one at the front desk, which is a main complaint of the gym's Yelp page. Notably, each shower has its own changing area unlike other Equinox locations, but the lighting is less than ideal. An overzealous toilet paper user had seemingly ripped off more than he could use, and there were scraps of toilet paper all over the bathroom floor. If you ask, they let you borrow a lock at the front desk. Each time I visited, it didn't feel crowded, but there was also a ton of space if needed Yelp reviewers testify that the after-work rush can get crazy. In New York City, where space is the most valuable asset around, Sports Club New York feels like a goldmine. This ethos infuses Equinox Clubs at our Equinox Hotels, each one an exceptional new flagship. While Crunch and Planet Fitness have an abundance of locations in Brooklyn and Queens, Equinox has focused on Manhattan locations. Cool. The photo above shows a yoga class waiting to be let into the studio, but because of the gym's small size, the crowd was forced to wait in the hallway leading to the locker rooms, making for an awkward walk for people who are just trying to put their gym clothes on. The Park Avenue Equinox was the epitome of the problem I found at most Midtown locations it was packed at all times. Equinox says the space is set for renovation in the next few months to be more in line with updated to the E brand. The yoga and group studios were spacious, but the yoga studio's placement right outside the locker rooms and directly under the group fitness rooms makes for a somewhat distracting experience. The gym itself is big, beautiful, and clearly designed to provide a luxury gym experience, with plenty of floor room, high ceilings, and unique art in the lobby. It was actually built in 2007. Equinox's top-tier locations provided a superb experience, but the $500 per month price tag with a $750initiation fee doesn't seem worth it unless you have excessive amounts of cash and can afford personal training every week of the year. There was no lit pedestal like there is at many other Equinoxes, adding to the slight dingey feeling of the room. But the few machines they have are covered in custom luxury leather, according to Nelson. There were also multiple large spaces for hanging out or working. This was definitely the fanciest shower I've ever used, but it still just felt like taking a shower. The $225 billion pet care industry is exploding, as millennials delay marriage and babies while turning to pets to 'fill that void', Amazon is slowly growing its fleet of stores - but you can't return all online purchases there, We tried Del Taco's meatless Beyond Taco - and it revealed why vegan substitutes are sweeping fast food, Equinox locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. They encourage a yearly package that would allow for two sessions per week, at the price of $16,120. When I visited one person was inside, unlike the normal room, which was cramped. I did a one day trial and liked the facilities (its nicer than the Crunch on E 81st), especially given the squat/deadlift racks they have there. Everything felt brand new and was incredibly clean. On my first visit, the location was hard to fault it was beautiful, sparkling clean, and basically empty. In the basement level is one of two "playgrounds" for Equinox's CrossFit-Style PGX classes. The architecture, along with the recently updated locker rooms, created a luxurious feeling, but the clientele, a mix of young and old, didn't come off as pretentious. The training space is exclusively for training and is by appointment only. - Subway to Rockefeller Plaza and check out St. Patrick's, American Girl, Lego, Nintendo, FAO Schwartz, Top of the Rock, Magnolia Bakery + food stand - Back to Times Square, including wandering surround area to see theatres + Disney, Line Friends, Hershey, M&M - Back to Harry Potter store again - Mid-afternoon snack at chick-fil-a - Break at hotel The locker rooms were truly unique to other Equinox locations, with a boxy, nearly all-glass steam room (which seemed pretty cool) but toilets and showers were housed in the same section, which created an obvious smell problem. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. It houses the largest Equinox club ever built, with 60,000 square feet of over-the-top indoor and outdoor spaces by designer Joyce Wang. Stay where high-performance lives. Throughout my experience, E was off limits in terms of photos because of privacy concerns for their members, according to the company. He openly complained about how Equinox's efforts to build out the E brand left his space in a rut. The gym itself is squeezed into the recent development that houses it, and has the shape of a skinny sliver of cake. Clearly, this problem was at least partly with the member, but it represents an issue that I encountered pretty frequently at Equinox: once a gym reaches a certain number of members, it's hard to control for people who choose to make a mess. The staff was friendly, but somewhat uninformed, not being able to tell me about the swim classes that were available in the pool. The case was eventually dropped. Each time I've visited, I've noticed friends greeting each other like old pals. When I visited a few months later I saw no signs of the incident. For not being very busy, the locker rooms are not the cleanest they could be, with towels and scraps frequently lying around. Well also make arrival easy with free valet parking. Equinox's Sports Club New York, found a few blocks from Columbus Circle on the Upper West Side, is one of Equinox's most impressive locations, even though it falls a tier below the brand's top offerings. The floors and locker rooms themselves were also notably tiny, with a small amount of equipment and space on each floor. ago Bond Street is beautiful, love the New York architectural details. The results are an experience that is best represents and is truest to Equinox's expanding brand. East 43rd gets a 7/10 for the unique playground experience. Compared with other popular gym chains in New York City, only New York Sports Clubs has more total locations (49) in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. #grownalchemist #bodycare #health #beauty, A post shared by Nutricosmetics + Healthy Skin (@grownalchemist) on Apr 21, 2019 at 10:26pm PDTApr 21, 2019 at 10:26pm PDT. E Madison gets a 9/10 for an incredibly luxurious experience, with a limited number of fitness options. It was mostly a ghost town. The locker rooms are large, but frequently packed with people and moderately messy. Equinox's Brookfield Place location was appropriately part of the development of the luxury mall on the west side of the World Trade Center. Compared to other locations catering to the Midtown crowd, though, the Gramercy location came off as pretty nice if you're looking for a convenient, nice location. If you have the money, the $40 extra you'll pay per month seems fair for the upgrade you get at the Sports Club. Where the size does become an issue, however, is crowding. Like a handful of other locations, Equinox Printing House has been sued by tenants of the building it occupies. Unlike other Equinox locations, E Madison has personal vanities in the locker room for primping. Notably, the hair products were Equinox's standard unlabeled hair spray and gel. Despite rumors I've heard, there isn't a direct passageway between the two, according to employees. The giant group fitness studio overlooks the famous Atlas statue, which is pretty cool when it comes to gym ambiance. They encourage a yearly package that would allow for two sessions per week, at the price of $16,120. The levels fit a smart design that segments different classes on different floors, which is great for parents who want to leave their kids at daycare on one floor, and fit in a yoga class without being bothered by the group fitness class in the basement. A few people refused. Columbus Circle gets a 7/10 for ritzy amenities and a fun vibe. Interestingly, there are no Equinox locations in Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island. One member griped about the fact that you actually need to walk across the weight floor to access the locker rooms, which is true, and potentially annoying if you're just trying to make it to a yoga class. Most locations I've seen at least combine their barre and group fitness rooms into one. Once you get to the floors with the actual equipment, the selling point is clear. The lockers themselves have jewelry drawers and USB plugs so you can charge your devices, along with a separate section for your shoes all amenities that you won't find in other Equinox locations. The locker rooms at the East 54th location were also dirty. The locker rooms, found on a lower level, felt like an MLB locker room for bankers. Equinox East 61st has all the amenities of a sports club but is available for All Access members. Spacious with sharp lines, green space, wood, and concrete Equinox Highline is on brand for the area and the company. If that were me I would be happy to have this location to break up my night. In the basement level is one of two "playgrounds" for Equinox's CrossFit-Style PGX classes. He said most classes only have a handful of people in them because of the emphasis the gym places on personal training. This seems to pose a particular issue for Equinox, which seems to attract a user base that feels entitled to leave messes for other people to clean up. Instead, it's one rectangular floor of free weights, machines, and cardio equipment that's plainly laid out. From what I could tell, it had a lot of cardio machines, some cable-assisted weight equipment, and fewer free weights. East 61st Street gets an 8.5/10 for cleanliness, amenities, and price. The rest of the gym was underwhelming. Specialties: For more than 25 years, Equinox has consistently offered bespoke experiences and unparalleled services to consumers, developing a lifestyle brand that represents service, value, quality, expertise, innovation, attention to detail, market leadership and results. around it for fun. I could see myself stopping by for a quick workout if I worked or lived near there, but would never seek this gym out. The yoga room had a conspicuous lack of windows, which felt a bit claustrophobic and detracted from the vibe I prefer. After walking up a twisting staircase, the gym splays out through what is essentially a wide hallway. The Destination membership is a tier below E, but still gives you access to Equinoxes special locations and Sports Clubs, which have unique features and amenities. Despite rumors I've heard, there isn't a direct passageway between the two, according to employees. When visiting, I also happened to slip on a puddle in the locker room. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Compared to Equinox's top offerings, 53rd doesn't feel like anything special, but it seemingly provides the luxurious experience Equinox has promised to customers who won't be able to find it at the location one block north. Each time I visited, there were only between one or two other people in the locker room along with the permanent attendant who is there to assist with anything you might need. An overzealous toilet paper user had seemingly ripped off more than he could use, and there were scraps of toilet paper all over the bathroom floor. 508. When I visited, the crowd tended to be a mix of fitness obsessives in the late 20s to early 30s, and fashionable women in their 40s and 50s. The exterior matches its surrounding with a huge gilded Equinox sign that sticks out over the sidewalk. those who have seen it all, 2020 Legend Award Winner If an E enrollee wanted a steam, they'd have to walk a few yards to the plebian locker room open to all Equinox Columbus Circle members. I found that most of the gyms, even at the base level, provide an elevated experience compared with other brands, but there were definitely some that are not worth the price alone. If you have the money, the extra $40 dollars spent on a Destination Membership are definitely worth it for the Sports Club alone. Notably, the lockers at this location didn't have built-in locks, which was surprising considering how new it felt inside. Equinox's SoHo location is probably the best indication that the company is reaching its desired demographic. The yellow walls, and unserviced cable machines, along with a much older and weirder clientele (who were few and far between), gave it the feeling of a hotel gym. Its six floors house a 25-yard indoor pool, an entire level for saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzis, and showers (lockers are on another floor), a rock climbing wall, basketball courts, a cafe, and outdoor running track, a functional fitness room, a boxing space, a cycling studio, yoga studio, a group fitness studio, and more. 27. Equinox Flatiron packs a lot into a small space and places a priority on creating room for classes and equipment. Part of that is because of the decor, which clearly hasn't been updated with the rest of the brand's aesthetic. The yellow walls, and unserviced cable machines, along with a much older and weirder clientele (who were few and far between), gave it the feeling of a hotel gym. The natural light, and new and clean interior was super impressive, and I was surprised that this gem was hidden away at the northern tip of Manhattan (I usually stick to downtown and Brooklyn). @performinspired #inspiredtobebetter @dragonmasterbri @bo.cleary, A post shared by Mark Wahlberg (@markwahlberg) on Aug 15, 2018 at 2:23am PDTAug 15, 2018 at 2:23am PDT. Sign up to get texts from Equinox about exclusive invites, promotions, and news. The food and drinks were good, albeit expensive, but healthy substitutions like brown for white rice weren't available when I visited (according to the bartender that was in the works). Complimentary shoe shining and clothes steaming is also included if you leave your garments in special bureaus in the locker room. Built in the 2016 Equinox boom, the year the company built or acquired five different locations in New York City, the Bond Street location is large, spacious, has tons of natural light, and has a . Besides a functional fitness floor and the cycling studio, which are on the ground floor, most of Printing House's amenities are on the 9th and 10th floors of the building. Its three functional fitness floors had ample room for stretching and all the necessary equipment without feeling cramped. Equinox Flatiron packs a lot into a small space and places a priority on creating room for classes and equipment. East 63rd Street: Upper east side charm without the pretension. E by Equinox members also get access to an exclusive training space that's inside Equinox's Columbus Circle location, accessible by retina scan secured door off the main lobby. The locker rooms were average size, but the steam room was notably large. Equinox's Rockefeller Center location has the layout and feel of a corporate law firm, but the exercise equipment is a dead giveaway. East 92nd Street was another hidden gem, far removed from most other Equinox locations. To make the best use of the therapy guests should follow a four-to-one hot-to-cold ratio for up to 10 minutes. The scale was also an old analog one rather than the fancy digital scales I saw at a majority of locations. In 2016, Equinox Tribeca's landlord attempted to evict the gym, citing noise complaints. The historic 1910 building has gold-leaf detailing on beautiful vaulted ceilings and features windows looking down onto Wall Street. For those who want it all. There were also multiple large spaces for hanging out or working. Flatiron gets a 5/10 for a large gym floor but cramped locker room. It appears as if Equinox is at least aware of the problem, as I saw a salesperson divert a customer away from the hallway before the bottleneck cleared. In the New York map of Equinox locations, Midtown isn't short of outposts Equinox isn't blind to the opportune convenience they can provide to the throngs of midtown white-collar workers. The first floor of the space feels like a West Elm showroom with a Juice Press inside, and serves as a great place to relax or do some work, along with other similar spaces upstairs. The spin instructor there posed and twirled to Florence and the Machine in front of a devoted audience of SoHo girls and guys. The $300 Equinox benefit is a yearly benefit that can be used all at once. The locker rooms also featured older fixtures, which were clean and in working order, but the difference was still noticeable. The upper floor had a lot of light, and the locker room came off as standard issue except for the fact that it had old lockers that required a padlock and didn't have a digital scale. I worked out at all 34 Equinox locations in the city (not counting Long Island or Westchester). Equinox is considered one of the nicer gyms in NY - this is the downtown flagship. The training space is exclusively for training and is by appointment only. I worked out at every Equinox in New York City to see if the luxury gym lived up to the hype. Equinox East 44th Street is conveniently located right next to Grand Central station a blessing for some, a reason to stay away for others. East 53rd Street gets a 5/10 for getting the job done as promised. How Paytm became the leader in merchant payments with pioneering solutions like Paytm QR and Soundbox, Jack Dorsey says Elon Musk was the 'only alternative' for Twitter because it would have 'never survived' as a public company, 5 cheap versions of expensive skincare products that work just as well, according to dermatologists, Hackers selling new malware on Telegram that targets macOS users, Toyota Kirloskar sales dip 6% in April to 14,162 units, Hit Jobs: Heres what techies make in consumer goods, travel and e-commerce sectors, KKR to invest additional USD 250 mn in Serentica Renewables, Centre blocks 14 mobile messenger apps being used by terrorist groups.
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