I recently started going to a more pricey gym (I was doing a basic 24-hour fitness before) and I am loving it. I find that since it's more expensive the members seem to care more about the gym and take care of it more than in the gym I was at previously. The gym is always super clean and everyone is super friendly! So far the only con is having to justify it to every friend/family member that thinks the price is ridiculous. I like to think about it as an investment in my health!
It’s 1000% worth it for me. Super clean showers, they do my laundry, steam room, sauna, tons of free classes. Most people who complain about equinox are spending $$$$ drinking outside smh
I have been a member since 2003 (almost 20yrs). My friends all tease me how obsessed I am with my Equinox membership. I am grandfathered so I pay far less than others for all access. Welcome to the family.
@@ardencho662 you pay a set amount each month for the entirety of your membership there. Which is usually lower because you've been there with them for such a long time.
I definitely think it’s worth the money. Another aspect I love is that there are so many locations, which was key for me due to my job. Also, if I wanted to go to the classes they offer elsewhere, I’d be spending so much more money, the schedules wouldn’t align and I’d have to go to so many random locations; no thanks! I also love how they have such a variety of classes and throughout the entire day so it’s perfect for almost anyone’s schedule. Plus, the amenities and work/lounge areas are great and everything is very clean. I really love this gym!
I go to Equinox in Orange County, and it is by far worth it. I have the Executive Membership which is a private locker room club within the club and it is never really crowded and you are able to build quality relationships and network. Also, the staff is always on point and you definitely get that exclusive club feel. The price, luxuries, accessories and friendly environment are all motivators to get your but up and head to the gym after work. I go 4-5 times a week at around 6 or 7PM. Thanks Crystal for the video!
I never paid for equinox because my friend gave me a free gym pass. I went to the one in midtown East. So many appliances, razors, q tips, towels, blow dryers…it’s very hightech. Almost felt Japanese esque. Something I found interesting is that the showers didn’t have curtains; they had glass doors so you could see people showering….so yeah working out as a guy was awkward lol
If you want the water hotter in your apartment have a plumber come over and adjust the mixing valve in the shower handle. Some areas adjust it for a kid safe temperature, but you can set it higher. I’m sure there are some videos on it if you want to be handy and try it yourself.
Overconsumption is the wildest thing to me. $270 for a gym!?? People are starving. But pay $270 for something you can do for free outside by walking/running.
Equinox is the only gym I would go to. I joined the gym in Sept 2016, before that I tried a private trainer, too pricy, workout in my apt complex gym, not working. I hated workout so much till I joined Equinox, everything is perfect for me. It's clean, straightforward membership cost, no hidden fees, and unlimited group class options for every exercise I needed. I used to take 1-3 group classes every day for more than 3 years till the Pandemic. Then I moved, there's no equinox around me. Now I don't even know how can I continue the workout. It's just impossible for me without equinox, I'm lazy, not athletic at all, I'm a neat freak, I need to have all access to everything, boxing, HIIT, Barre, yoga, dance, there's no other gym that has that combination. The one I went to is in Orange county sports club, there were a lot of events, and a sense of community, we hung out all the time. Really really miss my gym.
I love the Sports Club SF location! I used to teach yoga classes there. Union St is bit too small/crowded. But damn now I'm in NYC and the monthly fees are $320-350 per month...
The gym I am a member is run down now it used to be the best machines are old too. If your world is centered around a heathy lifestyle this maybe a good choice.
depends on what you get! massages look like they range from $80-$250 and facials from $80-$150. These are the prices in SF though, not sure if they vary across the country :)
After 24 hour fitness with the barrier to entry being so low, there were so many low class foringers there with no shame just dirty nasty people and homeless people. Equinox is complete heaven and worth every damn penny.
I live in the bay area in Fremont ca and moving to San Ramon and they have one there and I want to check it out for a change anyone have feed back from that location ?
Do they have free weights? Deadlifting platforms? It looks private, but are taking photos and videos not allowed? I love that my gym enforces a no camera policy
Gotta love the mental gymnastics people are playing in their heads to justify paying $200+/month at a, “luxury,” gym. Just because you pay a lot to go somewhere, “exclusive,” doesn’t mean you’re going to be getting a better workout than you would somewhere else. To each their own though I guess…
That video showing the creepy judge harass women there isn't something I'd be comfortable with, I might even scream and press charges on the Equinox people allowing harassment from a dirty old judge.
People complain about "reg" gyms being too crowded & they want more privacy when working out. But the asshats wont get a home gym & will still come to a public more expensive gym 😂😂
If you work for a top corporate company, they will pay for health/wellness/fitness subscriptions and memberships. But beyond that what is the point being made here? You sound like a 12 year old.
@@blueviolets2106 The point is quite apparent, but I guess for folks such as yourself you might find it a bit confusing as you too probably got conned into paying $300/month for an Equinox gym membership and live in an overpriced apartment living a lifestyle you really can’t afford and would be ill-advised to embark on from a financial standpoint all just to feel like you’re somehow getting a superior workout than those who do not go to such a gym. Fake it until you make I guess…
@@dereklemons5037 so why are you even watching this video since you clearly have an issue with it? You know you can’t afford equinox, don’t want to pay for a membership nor have any business stepping foot into one yet you took time out of your day to search for this to shit on people and how they choose to spend their money as if that makes you the smarter person when in all actuality it did the opposite. Who cares if some spends $20 or $200 on a gym membership, THAT IS THEIR MONEY AND THEIR CHOICE and has zero impact on you. Please get over yourself, you’re not as special as you think you are...
You're paying for NOT working out with riffraff who scream while lifting weights, kids running around & poor young gay guys hitting on you trying to get a sugar daddy.
@@RPhTom FALSE. Who do you think pays for these gym memberships for these girls that work out here? SUGAR DADDIES. Also I’ve never seen kids running around at VASA fitness or golds gym.
@@american236 just personal experience. never been hit on @ equinox but was hit on IN THE SHOWER ROOM @ 24hrs & indie gyms. It got so bad, i showered @ home & did not renew my membership. Gold's may not have kids but it smells like sweat in there. Equinox is kept ice cold & sanitized to keep it odorless.
@@american236 Honestly bro. Chill. But fr, I’m looking at getting one because I’m tired of sharing equipment with lunks. The guys or girls who go here probably don’t lift heavy or anything so I’m set.
I recently started going to a more pricey gym (I was doing a basic 24-hour fitness before) and I am loving it. I find that since it's more expensive the members seem to care more about the gym and take care of it more than in the gym I was at previously. The gym is always super clean and everyone is super friendly!
So far the only con is having to justify it to every friend/family member that thinks the price is ridiculous. I like to think about it as an investment in my health!
Couldn't agree more! Just keep doing what's best for you :)
Well you can be healthy with no gym at all.
It's more about the experience some claim they need. 😶
Health is wealth 😉
It’s 1000% worth it for me. Super clean showers, they do my laundry, steam room, sauna, tons of free classes. Most people who complain about equinox are spending $$$$ drinking outside smh
Equinox is the best.
That part I’m thinking about going to another gym however I won’t have my maid 🤣
Wait, they do your laundry?
what do you mean by they do your laundry?
He probably has the “E” membership, which is I think over $500 a month. They do your laundry.
I have been a member since 2003 (almost 20yrs). My friends all tease me how obsessed I am with my Equinox membership. I am grandfathered so I pay far less than others for all access. Welcome to the family.
thank you!!
Let me borrow your membership for one month!!!
What's grandfatgered?
@@ardencho662 you pay a set amount each month for the entirety of your membership there. Which is usually lower because you've been there with them for such a long time.
How much do you pay for your membership then? I feel like kicking myself in the behind for canceling it when I only paid $85 back in the early 2000s.
I definitely think it’s worth the money. Another aspect I love is that there are so many locations, which was key for me due to my job. Also, if I wanted to go to the classes they offer elsewhere, I’d be spending so much more money, the schedules wouldn’t align and I’d have to go to so many random locations; no thanks! I also love how they have such a variety of classes and throughout the entire day so it’s perfect for almost anyone’s schedule. Plus, the amenities and work/lounge areas are great and everything is very clean. I really love this gym!
I go to Equinox in Orange County, and it is by far worth it. I have the Executive Membership which is a private locker room club within the club and it is never really crowded and you are able to build quality relationships and network. Also, the staff is always on point and you definitely get that exclusive club feel. The price, luxuries, accessories and friendly environment are all motivators to get your but up and head to the gym after work. I go 4-5 times a week at around 6 or 7PM. Thanks Crystal for the video!
I live in OC too bro give me a referral 😩🥹🙏🏽
This is such an insightful and thorough review. I really appreciate you for making this!
also a sf post-grad lifestyle channel and im glad i found this video bc I was looking for a new gym! thanks for being so thorough :)
thank you!! sending some support your way :)
I never paid for equinox because my friend gave me a free gym pass. I went to the one in midtown East. So many appliances, razors, q tips, towels, blow dryers…it’s very hightech. Almost felt Japanese esque. Something I found interesting is that the showers didn’t have curtains; they had glass doors so you could see people showering….so yeah working out as a guy was awkward lol
Grow up dude lol
@Charlie-fu3ge if he feels uncomfortable showering where other people can see him I don't see that as a problem. YOU grow up
I feel like for that price they should throw if a few free massages, classes, laundry services etc even for the basic package option.
laundry services? What do you even mean by that? Having the gym wash your clothes? Why do you think this would make sense?
If you want the water hotter in your apartment have a plumber come over and adjust the mixing valve in the shower handle. Some areas adjust it for a kid safe temperature, but you can set it higher. I’m sure there are some videos on it if you want to be handy and try it yourself.
I would not consider $300 for gym, but after joining 24. It is sooooooo dirty, I really need to find a clean gym 😢😢
ahhh your matching brown set is everything!! the group fitness classes sound so good, I can't believe how many options they have!
thank you 🤎 and right?! so many options !
@@CrystalBatshon where is it from??
@@mnunezhk set active! if you DM me on Instagram i can send you the link to which set :)
Overconsumption is the wildest thing to me. $270 for a gym!?? People are starving. But pay $270 for something you can do for free outside by walking/running.
Quick question. Why does it matter if one decides to pay $270 for a gym?
Used your referral in SF! Thank you, love the union gym
Awesome! Thank you!
Equinox is the only gym I would go to. I joined the gym in Sept 2016, before that I tried a private trainer, too pricy, workout in my apt complex gym, not working. I hated workout so much till I joined Equinox, everything is perfect for me. It's clean, straightforward membership cost, no hidden fees, and unlimited group class options for every exercise I needed. I used to take 1-3 group classes every day for more than 3 years till the Pandemic. Then I moved, there's no equinox around me. Now I don't even know how can I continue the workout. It's just impossible for me without equinox, I'm lazy, not athletic at all, I'm a neat freak, I need to have all access to everything, boxing, HIIT, Barre, yoga, dance, there's no other gym that has that combination. The one I went to is in Orange county sports club, there were a lot of events, and a sense of community, we hung out all the time. Really really miss my gym.
Honestly the weights being put back in the CORRECT spot would be worth the membership for me.
I love the Sports Club SF location! I used to teach yoga classes there. Union St is bit too small/crowded.
But damn now I'm in NYC and the monthly fees are $320-350 per month...
Heard so many good things about sports club! Wish I lived closer because definitely agree Union gets super crowded
You pay for the environment and experience. You pay to play
The gym I am a member is run down now it used to be the best machines are old too. If your world is centered around a heathy lifestyle this maybe a good choice.
Crystal! Nice video! I just tried Equinox in NYC. Very nice, but yeahhh depends on if you can warrant the price. 😁 Keep up the great content!
I love equinox ... I typically workout at 5am, but I love getting that quick workout in...
Yeah that will justify 300$ to lift something
@@Turnpost2552 I moved out the area so I canceled my membership lol
I really appreciate this review. Thank you!
Does classes include in monthly price?
all the group fitness classes, yes!
Thanks for the great review!
How much extra is the spa/massage/facial stuff?
depends on what you get! massages look like they range from $80-$250 and facials from $80-$150. These are the prices in SF though, not sure if they vary across the country :)
@@CrystalBatshon thank you!! I’m from the LA area so maybe it’ll be similar
After 24 hour fitness with the barrier to entry being so low, there were so many low class foringers there with no shame just dirty nasty people and homeless people. Equinox is complete heaven and worth every damn penny.
Awesome video thank you
I live in the bay area in Fremont ca and moving to San Ramon and they have one there and I want to check it out for a change anyone have feed back from that location ?
Great video! Definitely helping me convince my boyfriend it’s worth it!
Yessss!!
What a great facility.
Trump 2024.
Equinox is worth the money if you can afford it, and take classes. The facilities themselves aren't great. I take two or three classes a week.
You can also check for a corporate discount
If you have a membership can you take a friend who doesn’t have it ? Or would they have to pay their own membership?
You’ll get complimentary guest passes every so often so you can use that or you can pay around $30 to buy a guest pass for your friend
I want the actual tour... 😫
You look like the neurosurgeon on greys , Amelia
Are there yearly dues?
Nope! Just the monthly membership fee
@@CrystalBatshon I’m literally signing up next week! Just kinda over the 24hr fitness vibes💀
@@fran7414 so exciting! It’s amazinggg
Do they have free weights? Deadlifting platforms? It looks private, but are taking photos and videos not allowed? I love that my gym enforces a no camera policy
Yes there are free weights and dead lift platforms. To my knowledge, there is not a ‘no camera’ policy?
James was reprimanded for telling on the creepy judge who bothers the girls
Where do you sign up? Online or in Person?
you can do either, but I did in person so I could tour the facility as well
Gotta love the mental gymnastics people are playing in their heads to justify paying $200+/month at a, “luxury,” gym. Just because you pay a lot to go somewhere, “exclusive,” doesn’t mean you’re going to be getting a better workout than you would somewhere else. To each their own though I guess…
Its not just for the workout a lot of people use gyms to find community, atmosphere and a "third place".
Worth it. PERIOD
NOTHING TO DISCUSS BABY!
That video showing the creepy judge harass women there isn't something I'd be comfortable with, I might even scream and press charges on the Equinox people allowing harassment from a dirty old judge.
People complain about "reg" gyms being too crowded & they want more privacy when working out. But the asshats wont get a home gym & will still come to a public more expensive gym 😂😂
El equinox sera bonito todo pero es caro
is this the be?
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I have better luxurious shower at home? I don’t go to do shower, but pilates picture looks old school.
What if I don't care. Also, what do you do for a living
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Too much talking just show gym we can figure it out
lol you live in apartment but pay 300$ for gym????
If you work for a top corporate company, they will pay for health/wellness/fitness subscriptions and memberships. But beyond that what is the point being made here? You sound like a 12 year old.
@@blueviolets2106 The point is quite apparent, but I guess for folks such as yourself you might find it a bit confusing as you too probably got conned into paying $300/month for an Equinox gym membership and live in an overpriced apartment living a lifestyle you really can’t afford and would be ill-advised to embark on from a financial standpoint all just to feel like you’re somehow getting a superior workout than those who do not go to such a gym. Fake it until you make I guess…
Why is that any of your business tho
@@fernandosouledout Ditto?
@@dereklemons5037 so why are you even watching this video since you clearly have an issue with it? You know you can’t afford equinox, don’t want to pay for a membership nor have any business stepping foot into one yet you took time out of your day to search for this to shit on people and how they choose to spend their money as if that makes you the smarter person when in all actuality it did the opposite. Who cares if some spends $20 or $200 on a gym membership, THAT IS THEIR MONEY AND THEIR CHOICE and has zero impact on you. Please get over yourself, you’re not as special as you think you are...
Hello 🌸🌼💗
Less talking and more getting to the point and showing the gym
facts bro,
Except this isn’t a gym tour video
Stopped watching after you said $255 🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha. Broke bum.
@@lotto5742 nah the gym ain't worth $5 just like you
Don’t let the door hit ya !
Rich people have lost touch with reality. $200 for a gym! Insane.
What a rip off. I pay $10 per month and get 80% of what this gym offers.
I can see paying $100-$150 MAX would be worth it.
You're paying for NOT working out with riffraff who scream while lifting weights, kids running around & poor young gay guys hitting on you trying to get a sugar daddy.
@@RPhTom FALSE. Who do you think pays for these gym memberships for these girls that work out here? SUGAR DADDIES. Also I’ve never seen kids running around at VASA fitness or golds gym.
@@american236 just personal experience. never been hit on @ equinox but was hit on IN THE SHOWER ROOM @ 24hrs & indie gyms. It got so bad, i showered @ home & did not renew my membership. Gold's may not have kids but it smells like sweat in there. Equinox is kept ice cold & sanitized to keep it odorless.
Vasa fitness is a great gym I was paying 20 dollars. I need another like this in NY.
@@american236 Honestly bro. Chill. But fr, I’m looking at getting one because I’m tired of sharing equipment with lunks. The guys or girls who go here probably don’t lift heavy or anything so I’m set.
That gym is so sus… worse gym ever
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