Now I don't do the classes, which might be a defining difference. The locker rooms felt like huge dungeons in the basement in a chic way but the steam room was notably small, and the on/off button on the digital scale was physically punched out somehow. East 53rd Street gets a 5/10 for getting the job done as promised. Unlike other Equinox locations, E Madison has personal vanities in the locker room for primping. 131 reviews of Equinox Sports Club New York "I have been a member here since 2008 (when it was the Reebok Sports Club/NY) and this is an excellent gym / health club / oasis in the city. The scale was also an old analog one rather than the fancy digital scales I saw at a majority of locations. The three functional floors don't feel like anything special, but they maintained a crisp design and weren't overly crowded. Unlike most Executive Locker Rooms, East 44th's had its own steam room and showers, along with a nice looking lounge area. But one staff member gave me a free t-shirt when I forgot to bring a change of clothes during my pre-work workout. Cool. Despite rumors I've heard, there isn't a direct passageway between the two, according to employees. Stay where high-performance lives. Notably, the lockers at this location didn't have built-in locks, which was surprising considering how new it felt inside. Only a few are notable for the experience they provide. It probably had something to do with the time of day I went, but it added to the charming vibe. The locker rooms were moderately clean, but there was a puddle problem outside the steam room both times I visited, where I almost slipped. Appropriately, the level of luxury at E Madison is pretty much unparalleled for New York consumer gyms. Best New Hotel Openings 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. This was one of the best classes I went to at Equinox. For the small size of the gym itself, I was surprised that the locker rooms were as spacious as other locations. Despite this, the added amenities made it feel like one could truly spend their entire day in Equinox. I come here to exercise, take a class or two and play soccer. Unlike the Sports Club and Printing House, which were developed as Equinox gyms in the wake of gyms that had previously occupied those spaces, Hudson Yards was designed and built as an Equinox from the ground up. Instead, it's one rectangular floor of free weights, machines, and cardio equipment that's plainly laid out. Sign up for a weekly brief collating many news items into one untangled thought delivered straight to your mailbox. At the end of the cardio and stretching tunnel, from which a group fitness, yoga, and spin studio crop off of, is a more traditionally square free weight floor that overlooks the Hudson River and New Jersey. Make it happen. Spacious with sharp lines, green space, wood, and concrete Equinox Highline is on brand for the area and the company. And for when the day is done, weve created the ultimate sleep chamber: dark, quiet, and cool. 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. "The Playground Experience," the class hosted there, was an impressive, lighter weight modification of a CrossFit class, which seemed to create a lot of excitement, and was a great workout. Each time I've been, I've found myself wandering around and enjoying the space. There's even a hair salon on the first floor. When I visited a few months later I saw no signs of the incident. It's hard to justify paying an inflated gym price for a feature you can only use one-fourth of the year. West 50th Street: small, but close to the M&M's store. It has large floors, wider stairs and hallways, and a cohesive gold aesthetic that runs throughout. In the basement level is one of two "playgrounds" for Equinox's CrossFit-Style PGX classes. Now, he says, members who joined through E Madison are showing up expecting to be able to access the training space without an appointment. My favorite gym was the Sports Club, which is part of Equinox's middle-tier membership. When they're bad, it's confounding considering the prices people pay to be there. After walking up a twisting staircase, the gym splays out through what is essentially a wide hallway. They are also known for offering members cold eucalyptus towels to boost energy and mental clarity. The Gramercy location, on 24th Street and Park Avenue, is appropriately a middle ground between these two aesthetics. The Park Avenue Equinox was the epitome of the problem I found at most Midtown locations it was packed at all times. Arriving after work, the lounge area was completely full and being used, the locker rooms were crawling with people, and the gym floor itself was overflowing. It was mostly a ghost town. An "All Access" membership costs $260 per month plus a $500 initiation fee and gives you a membership at all 29 regular locations in New York Cityand clubs nationally, but doesn't allow access to premium "E" clubs, Sports Clubs, or other special locations. The development provided the company with the opportunity to build its best fitness experience, which it has perfected through the development of its previous 30+ spaces, in a space that is all its own. It probably had something to do with the time of day I went, but it added to the charming vibe. The one I was showed had hair in the sink, and some scraps of paper on the floor. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. 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. Escape to our urban oasis alone or make time to reconnect with someone special while you enjoy a weekend of luxury bliss. Thank you @equinox for allowing us to continue our 4am club. The historic 1910 building has gold-leaf detailing on beautiful vaulted ceilings and features windows looking down onto Wall Street. Equinox bought its Printing House location in 2010 and reportedly remodeled the one-time home to lower Manhattan's squash scene into a gym-lounge space that includes a rooftop pool and a "zen suite.". Throughout my experience, E was off limits in terms of photos because of privacy concerns for their members, according to the company. Tier X is the real selling point, but an E membership comes with a heightened level of luxury according to the company. Appropriately, the store at this location was the biggest I had ever seen, and the cheapest pair of shorts was around $88. You need to take an unmarked elevator to get there. Wall Street gets a 7/10 for its unique architecture, space, and amenities. The locker rooms were average size, but the steam room was notably large. Not many people were there and it had seperate rooms for boxing, barre, pilates, yoga, and group fitness. 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. For a normal-tier Equinox the location was nice. But much like Soho itself, Equinox Soho is overcrowded. The gym itself at E seems surprisingly sparse, but that's by design. 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. Gramercy gets a 5/10 for a fairly average experience that was on brand, but with minimal crowding. As one Yelp reviewer noted, the location feels more like a Blink than an Equinox, which could be a problem if this is the most convenient location for you. The Park Avenue Equinox was the epitome of the problem I found at most Midtown locations it was packed at all times. In my heated yoga class, nearly everyone left all their clothes on a far cry from other Bikram-style classes I've taken at studios where practitioners show up nearly naked. E Columbus Circle gets a 5/10 for a slightly elevated experience at an unrealistic price. It may be because of the location, which was acquired from Sports Club/LA in 2014 and first branded by Equinox as "Sports Club Upper East Side," but this one lacks the aesthetic polish of most other Equinox locations in the city. The crowd was generally young, with an interesting mix of bros who frequent the Lower East Side these days, and creatives who Equinox might try to attract with the location. Equinox's Rockefeller Center location has the layout and feel of a corporate law firm, but the exercise equipment is a dead giveaway. Unlike the Sports Club, however, Printing House's selling points rest squarely on two features the outdoor pool and the views. Like a handful of other locations, Equinox Printing House has been sued by tenants of the building it occupies. Greenwich Ave. gets a 7/10 for a friendly vibe and pool, despite the slightly outdated facilities. E clubs are designed around Tier X training, and E Madison's floor is sparse by design. East 92nd Street gets a 9/10 for luxury, space, design, and service. 27. The case was eventually dropped. Complimentary shoe shining and clothes steaming is also included if you leave your garments in special bureaus in the locker room. The gym filed suit attempting to block the eviction. Perhaps most sensibly of these has been its Williamsburg location, targeting the young "creatives" who have elected to live in the neighborhood because of its hipster reputation and proximity to Manhattan. The rest of the gym was underwhelming. East 61st Street: A hidden Equinox gem available for the price of the lowest tier. I spotted two prominent digital journalists who were there on my first visit. Occupying two small floors, machines and free weights are crammed into what's essentially a fancy hallway. #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. 7/10 for a nice layout, locker rooms, and great aesthetic. Paying for a single gym can cost anywhere between $185 and $220 per month, typically with a $300 initiation fee, varying by gym and offers available. On my first visit, the location was hard to fault it was beautiful, sparkling clean, and basically empty. Here's an overall guide to Equinox memberships in New York, what every location is like, and my personal rating of every gym out of 10. The gym had someone cleaning them up, but it seemed like they couldn't keep up with the situation. 10/10 for amenities, aesthetics, and functionality. E Madison: an oasis of luxury that will cost you. 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. Nearly all of the Equinox locations in Downtown Manhattan had a unique feel, seemingly catering to the younger crowd that lives and works below 40th street. The other reason it could be compared to a community center is because more than almost any other Equinox location that I visited, there seemed to be a sense of community at this location. The gym itself at E seems surprisingly sparse, but that's by design. The locker rooms themselves feel spacious, and the steam room is literally designed as a large glass cube with what's basically a pedestal in the center. Nearly all of the Equinox locations in Downtown Manhattan had a unique feel, seemingly catering to the younger crowd that lives and works below 40th street. In the harsh reflection of the shiny new E Madison, though, the training space comes off as spartan. 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). The sexy design of the rooms with their padded walls, plush rugs and smart layouts. Housed in a luxury tower built by its parent company, Related Companies, this Equinox spans multiple floors. Get a new perspective on New York with our neighborhood experiences including Edge, the citys highest skydeck, walking the Highline outdoor elevated gardens, visiting the Shops at Hudson Yards featuring both luxury retailers and curated boutiques or the art galleries at High Line Nine. It includes a large functional training floor, multiple levels for machines and weight training, and all-glass studios. My favorite gyms were the Sports Club and Hudson Yards, which are part of Equinox's middle-tier membership. Destination Membership: $300 per month gets you access to Equinox Sports Clubs and other special locations. Equinox does a great job of making you feel like you're entering clandestine spaces. People who were in attendance had clearly become regulars of the class, and the two trainers who coached knew nearly everyone who was there rare for an Equinox class. On the ground level is the hotel-like lobby, which includes a lounge space and bar where you can charge your phone or laptop (like I did after hiking all over Manhattan). 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. The locker rooms were moderately clean, with a few towels lying around, and slightly more water on the floors given the pool, but the state wasn't egregious. Up an elevator, are the gym, locker rooms, yoga studio, daycare center, and even more lounge space that truly does feel luxurious. He said most classes only have a handful of people in them because of the emphasis the gym places on personal training. People were arm-to-arm in the stretching area, and personal trainers resorted to having their clients do floor exercises on the tile floor that was supposed to serve as a walkway that ran along one side of the weight floor. On my first visit, the location was hard to fault it was beautiful, sparkling clean, and basically empty. 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. Park Avenue gets a 3/10 for having nice elements, but being overcrowded and dirty. In the basement level is one of two "playgrounds" for Equinox's CrossFit-Style PGX classes. But the few machines they have are covered in custom luxury leather, according to Nelson. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device, UV-C light sanitizers to instantly disinfect personal electronics, Reusable face masks for purchase at The Shop, Complimentary Personal Training or Virtual Personal Training session, Regenerate and elevate performance with our evolving roster of health Spa services, Access to world-class personal trainers, group fitness classes, spas & more, Hand sanitizer stations throughout the club. Spacious with sharp lines, green space, wood, and concrete Equinox Highline is on brand for the area and the company. The gym itself is squeezed into the recent development that houses it, and has the shape of a skinny sliver of cake. Brooklyn has three locations two are pretty nice and one feels like a motel gym. Gramercy gets a 5/10 for a fairly average experience that was on brand, but with minimal crowding. 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Daily laundry service is included in the membership, meaning you can leave your dirty clothes there after a workout one day, and they will be clean and ready to use for your next workout when you arrive, handed to you by their on-staff coat checker. 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Coolant Reservoir Fits 05 EQUINOX 509223 at the best online prices at eBay! MEMBERSHIP DETAILS Complimentary fitness assessment Complimentary Personal Training or Virtual Personal Training session Notably, the hair products were Equinox's standard unlabeled hair spray and gel. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. A destination membership allows you access to all clubs except for E clubs and costs $300 per month on top of a $500 initiation fee. Newer features that many gyms have, like the specially lit pedestal for spin classes, are nowhere to be found here. The effect is only amplified by the fact that fewer people (presumably) can afford the membership, which creates more space than the average Equinox gym. Hard to beat great service like that. There appeared to be an accumulation of rusty water by the steam room. Gramercy: One of the nicest of Equinox's corporate convenience locations. 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). How much is Equinox+? Equinox is considered one of the nicer gyms in NY - this is the downtown flagship. I could see myself stopping by for a quick workout if I worked or lived near there, but would never seek this gym out. If you really want an outdoor pool to relax in, one membership adviser told me that it was common for members to upgrade their membership to include Printing House during the summer and then downgrade during the winter. For the average person, this expense wouldn't be worth it for the marginal amount of luxury and training quality that you receive. East 43rd: Equinox's testing ground for CrossFit-style training is proof-of-concept. For that reason, Nelson told me, there's more open floor space, free weights, and treadmills, and fewer cable-assisted or guided machines. I didn't mind, but the openness might bother those who are looking for a more serene gym experience. The gym itself is on the top floor, and has an interesting layout. The move represents a willingness to lean further into the company's larger lifestyle brand, and further away from one of complete fitness. Hudson Yards is a destination location, not included in OP's plan 5 illtellyahowimdoing 9 mo. Where the size does become an issue, however, is crowding. A notably high number of staff members kept this location very clean even the steam room, which wasn't the case for most locations. Notably, the hair products were Equinox's standard unlabeled hair spray and gel. "Queer Eye's" Antoni Porowski, who is a sponsored brand ambassador, and Anderson Cooper have been photographed here multiple times. Equinox East 63rd Street The lap pool at Equinox - East 63rd St Contact Information +1-212-750-4900 817 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10065 Cross Street: Lexington Avenue Pool Details Length of the Pool: 36 meters (118 feet) Weekday Hours: Mon-Thu 5:30am-11pm Weekend Hours: Fri-Sun 7am-7pm March 2022 update: the pool is open First Come, First Served The locker rooms were huge and had their own lounge space inside. Both of them have an initiation fee of $100 and don't have any cancellation fee, which . Instead, it's one rectangular floor of free weights, machines, and cardio equipment that's plainly laid out. Once you get to the floors with the actual equipment, the selling point is clear. But much like Soho itself, Equinox Soho is overcrowded. Members end up paying around $40 more per month to run into fewer members, and gain access to a few more amenities. Power up in the Equinox Club, reboot your routine with unparalleled personal training, and wind down with luxurious and regenerating Spa rituals. One floor trainer helped me move and rerack weights after my sets. Equinox Tribeca doesn't feel luxurious, but it's not bottom-of-the-barrel, either. Be part of our culinary showcases, book signings, exclusive classes, networking nights, happy hours, and more. Crunch in Union Square was similar fit and finish to the UES locations, with fewer staff on hand. 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. ago Bond Street is beautiful, love the New York architectural details. The training space is exclusively for training and is by appointment only. 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. Immediately when you walk in, staff greet you and offer coffee, fruit, or water. SoHo gets a 6/10 for a generally pleasing aesthetic and open spaces. The locker rooms have an old-school feel and include an attendant who assigns you a locker and hands you a key. E Columbus Circle: Spartan compared to E Madison. The $300 Equinox benefit is a yearly benefit that can be used all at once. Bryant Park gets an 8/10 for spaciousness, cleanliness, and aesthetic qualities. East 92nd Street gets a 9/10 for luxury, space, design, and service. Orchard St. gets a 6.5/10 for a lot of space and a beautiful environment, mixed with an unusual level of untidiness and cramped locker rooms. The gym didn't feel overly cramped because of the space given to the equipment, but the locker rooms felt like they were overflowing, and when I left, there was a line nearly 12 people long waiting at the complimentary coat check. Like similar cases, the issue was resolved out of court. West 50th Street gets a 3/10 for cramped quarters. Equinox says the space is set for renovation in the next few months to be more in line with updated to the E brand. As a standalone gym, Printing House doesn't justify paying a higher price than any other Equinox.
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