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I don't ever comment on anything, and I know it may not mean much coming from a stranger on the internet, but I just wanted to say this.............. I know your video views may not reflect it right now, but the content is extremely on point. Your production/editing is top notch and you're naturally funny/passionate about the subject at hand. Quite frankly your video quality is indistinguishable from any top level content creator with millions of subscribers. I have no doubt you're gonna break through in a big way, just a matter of time....stay the course brotha, you're in the right lane.
This is an extra helpful video. FYI, Feb 2024 prices for Destination membership ( all club access in Manhattan- E clubs) at Equinox Hudson Yards = $405/mo + $500 initiation fee + 1 year contract. So, it's a $5,000 commitment for the 1st year. After that, it's month to month. Guest pass is $75/day if the member brings a guest.
This comment is correct! I’ve been looking for a good quality video on these gym and it seems like you are the only one that has made one. Thank you for stepping up to the plate.
@@ShervinShares maybe testing out smaller more specialty gyms like dogpound, chelsea piers, or tone nyc to get a feel for less renowned fitness gyms.. new yorkers or east coast travelers alike love having specific spots for specific needs
I just joined lifetime and it has been excellent. The vast majority of my friends are still equinox members which has actually worked out well because we can use each other’s guest passes when we want a change of scenery. To be honest, the most important element in deciding gyms is almost always location. If you don’t live or work near a lifetime gym, you are better off with equinox, no question about it. However, if location is comparable, then I give the slightest edge to lifetime. Thank you for this excellent review. I look forward to following your channel.
Sir, you ARE the tall attractive man going into Equinox. So glad this video has introduced me to your channel and content. Great comparison, thank you!
LifeTime has more than shakes, their cafe is amazing, at least the one I visited at Wall Street last night. Plenty of actual food options including breakfast sandwiches. And plenty of snacks, they have a great variety. I also like the beautiful and quiet lounge areas, wine bar, and the recovery area, with massage chairs, plus the whirlpool in the locker room. Lots of awesome amenities all around. It was a tough decision since Equinox does have more locations but it’ll be cheaper at LifeTime for me and I get nice pools and can take swim lessons, which was a huge deciding factor.
Compared to 24hour fitness, its worth every dollars especially in SF. Every 24hour gym in San Fran is straight up dirty as FUK! People stripped down to their underwear without showering in the saunas, steam room, and jacuzzi. Assholes with long hippie hair leave the jacuzzi with hairs floating in water. Everybody walked into the saunas and steam room with shoes as pre-workout and post-workout routine. Floor are littered with muds and wet paper towels. The minimum wage workers don' give a flying FK. They don' enforced cleanliness in the wet area at all. So yeh... paying 10 dollars a day to work out at Equinox is worth every dollars.
Very good summary. I’ve been a member of both (past Equinox and currently Life Time). You didn’t mention classes which many people I know say Equinox wins but I think Life time may be catching up. People seem more down to earth at Life Times even though I never talk to people in morning when I go. I would recommend Equinox for when you are in your 20’s and Life Time thereafter.
I appreciate you putting in the work on this video. I’m trying to see if an equinox is beneficial to my lifestyle right now and this was super helpful. ❤️
Get you a Peloton, weights and a yoga mat and just save your money. I had an Equinox membership and except for having the ability to brag that I belonged to Equinox it was absolutely not worth it. NYSC was way cheaper and I had access to all locations. The prices of these gyms are just ridiculous.
My priority would be relaxing whirlpools over saunas but granted- ive never tried a sauna, maybe 🤔 once many years ago. But it strikes me as not relaxing but uncomfortably hot, it scares me (?)
Hi Shervin! Have you ever visited the Lifetime Minneapolis in the Grand Hotel? I used to work there for a couple years and at the time, the "Gym Area" was awesome because it felt like a very luxurious condo/hotel lobby gym (dark wood paneling interior). The gym floor was small but I loved the feeling of that space and haven't experienced another gym like it.
After Equinox decided to move all the nicer, newer locations with pools up to Destination level, which is $300, I was so disappointed. Lifetime is a better value if you’re interested in pool access and lessons, something I think Equinox is lacking.
UPDATE: I kept my Equinox membership - location is everything and they have so many to choose from. I’ve even taken two classes at gyms that are nearby each other, to maximize my value. And they’re opening a new location this summer, so one more to look forward to.
@@salflores1202 Same here, I rejoined in October. I’m happy with All Access for now, they opened a new location so that’s great. And lots of new classes. Couldn’t justify paying $330 for Destination but those pools are always a plus.
I always wanted to join Lifetime Fitness but, its not near me and there's limited locations as well. Equinox is much worse and the equipment is damaged. I might have to make the drive and join Lifetime.
You don't have to book a lot at equinox. I think that was during the pandemic in the first year or something. You just get your barcode scanned from your phone
Right now you can even check in with my iPhone and then it lights up a barcode and color when you're checked in and you can just flash it and not have to stop. It's great.
There is a sauna in women's locker room at Hudson Yards and at Columbus Circle. I joined HY for the sauna and I never use it, steam room and saunas have the same effect, I researched online
I really like this video. I like how you break it down. I am a beginner, but when I get more used to working out and build stamina, I will sign up for one of these gyms and use your referral code. Thanks for making the video both entertaining and informative. I understand why you join both gyms. I am a vitamin person and I currently go to Blink fitness, but it's near free for me because my insurance covers it. I'll look into one these some day. Health is wealth!
Shervin! Thanks for this thorough review. I'm going to be joining Life Time and really hope your referral works! And hope to bump into you there at some point :D
Thank you for this video, I actually have an interview to work for lifetime and I have thought about this decision for a very long time! I live in Oklahoma and there is another gym that is in Tulsa here called Genesis, and it looks amazing as well. I can't wait to test the waters with lifetime, I've heard nothing but good things about what the business stand by.
I belonged to Lifetime Fitness (single membership). it was good at first but then they raised the rates way too much. But if have a family (with dual income or one parent with a high income), I think its a good deal, will have access to pools year round (indoor/outdoor), classes. enough equpiment so you don't have to wait to use machines. It was very clean and spacious, including the locker rooms. I belonged to a hotel gym for a few years that was ok, but the locker room was trash and too small (you would have other members bumping into you while changing, fighting for bench space).
I live next to Equinox in Connecticut. I worked out there for awhile.. I mean I felt literally good working out. I felt like I could breathe, the people were perfect... then I switched gyms fora bit and I swear to you I didn't feel perfect anymore LOL.. just something about the gym in general LOL
@@ShervinShares I already enjoy your content just how it is! Maybe you could do a review of a lower budget gym (like plantet fitness) just a suggestion Keep up the amazing work 💫
How Equinox wants $2,500 a year and only open on weekdays is beyond my comprehension. I dare you to find one gym in the New York area that isn't packed with treadmills and dance lessons wall to wall. Some of us actually want to workout... EVERYTHING DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A STRIP MALL!
@@ShervinShares Yes I think the midtown ones are closed on the weekends. I do have to 1 gripe about the hrs that the non-upper side ones open at 8am on weekends, and that's really annoying. Wish they opened at 7am at least.
So I've been a member of Equinox since.... 2002? I had a corp discount from a bank and it was $75 for one location and then I just kept it. I really do love it. I work in Nomad so I did see the Lifetime open up and it looks huge but... I love how E's everywhere in Manhattan. I can even check into to E 63rd or W76 before a nyrr race on the weekend *they open at 7am, race starts at 8am normally. It's just the best feeling not to leave your stuff at the race start and at a secure locker. Also I know from NJ ppl that Lifetime is a big family gym and I don't want to work out near kids or be in a pool near kids. Sorry that is just my lifestyle and very very happy that Equinox enforces an 18 and over policy. If Lifetime forsakes it's kids being everywhere, then I may take a tour but until then no thanks. Also E design of their locker rooms and their facilities are beautiful. Lifetime looks like like a glorified HRC. I also believe E has a better trainer education policy than any other gym. I heard Lifetime doesn't have the same quality. It's expensive, but you pay for what you get. As Lifetime adds more NYC gyms it's membership price will be more trust me. For 30+ gyms, they are opening a Nomad E to make that the 4th gym in the neighborhood alone, the price seems pretty good. If you do classes, the unlimited classes, they have real barre they own Soulcycle so the cycling is comparable. You need to compare the fitness classes. I mean their unlimited fitness classes is worth at least 100 a month! And you don't need to do PT if you just do the strength group classes.
I'm a member of both with an executive membership at Equinox. You showed two of the locations that I go to. LifeTime is next door to me and Equinox (by my job) is activated for no reason since we are still working from home. To me Equinox = Country club luxury. LifeTime = A 5-star hotel gym. Convenience is important but Equinox's equipment is superior IMO. LifeTime has flies in the summer + broken machines, limited machines and machines that can't be adjusted for my height. Re. gyms in general, I've gotten used to waking up later and working out at home. I don't need to get undressed/dressed/travel and for that, I may quit Equinox. Plus swimming at Equinox requires sharing a lane with people vs. reserving one lane per person at LifeTime. However it's limited to one hour at LT, which frankly sucks. BTW, in the Equinox exec locker rooms there are saunas.
I agree. I haven't visited a Lifetime. Equinox is only gym where I can spend over 1 hr running (during the winter cold and summer heat) and no one bothers me and there is never a wait for a cardio machine. I do need to use the strength machines more and I do agree that they dont have enough squat racks and leg presses but I do like how they have so many treadmills. Life times seem very large so thats prolly why they have more but there is less than 8 in Manhattan. I exercise when it's least crowded but I heard there is never a time limit on cardio machines. that's all i care about really.
@@ShervinShares only thing that would make it even better is sprinkling verbal commentary about calories burnt throughout the review :) as for substance, I can attest that Equinox aspects e.g. size/equip throughout Manhattan varies.. multiple location is a major plus for the NYC professional class
There is a equinox in Houston but I will never use it. I do not live in Houston and we have a lifetime and kinetix here in Sugar Land. I very rarely go to Houston even Alief.
@@ShervinShares so Shervin, they have a sauna in the women's locker room at E-HY. I wanna say they tend not to have saunas for men cuz they have problems (I heard) with men fraternizing. Same at Equinox CC, they have one in the women's room. I feel like they skip the men's LOL. At least with the steam room it's foggy in there to do much!
Hey Can you tell me the source for hot cold therapy and huberman Sauna study? I experienced that in a school gym but was never able to replicate it in commercial gym but would be interested in how a sauna helps to improve longevity.
First video ever watched from you and loved it! Do you know how I can get some sort of guest pass or like a trial period for Equinox? I’m so curious about that gym. I’m in LA❤. New sub🎉
Lol. I was actually a supervisor at lifetime fitness. I never worried about cost because I had a free membership for myself and my children!! I no longer work there, so I'm looking at the cost like WTF. lol. Everyone loves the BB shakes.
Lifetime is the best by far! Love the Sky Manhattan and Westchester location. Equinox is small, packed, more expensive, not as clean, not that much amenities even at the Hudson yard location, they trap u in a contract for a whole year also they’re not that luxurious in my opinion. Lifetime is PRISTINE.
thanks for sharing how it looks inside the gym and i always wanted to see whats inside the gym on hudson yard but they wont let me because they want to check if i have my health card which i feel is wrong for them to do that and working out in the gym should be for everyone who want stay healthy regardless whether they took the thing or not
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Lifetime has less than 8 locations, easy to put a sauna in each one. LOL, Main reason I won't ever join Lifetime is the kids. I love how Equinox makes it over 18. If I wanted kids around me I would procreate or hang around my relatives' kids.
I doubt the kids are working out with the adults. I just visited three locations in NYC in the last two days and didn’t see any potential issues. What was your experience?
@@vonettadevo I've never been to Lifetime but I have been to hotel gyms with kids and really annoying beyond belief.I thought it would be like that. I was a member of NYSC when i first started out. got a corporate discount to Equinox and never looked back 21 years meber of Equinox and counting. they have 35 clubs in NYC and I don't know to swim or use the pool. So I don't really need Lifetime. I am in the NOMAD aera and they are building a 4thgym in that area (Flatiron, Park Av, Gram then now Nomad). I have no reason to even look at the Lifetime on PAS.
@@maysjiang I get it. I would find a bunch of unruly kids annoying as well. It wasn’t an issue at Lifetime the times I visited but I am actually keeping my Equinox membership bc I love all the locations and classes they offer. My experience trying out Lifetime was fine but Equinox wins out for me. If I want to use the pool, I have two locations that will actually work fine. Checked out E. 61st yesterday and it suits my needs. I can swim but doing laps isn’t really my thing. I am excited about the NoMad location, the newer clubs are always incredibly nice.
@@ShervinShares LifeTime uses the SoapBox brand soaps you referenced in your video. They are using a mass produced version but the consumer hand soaps etc are awesome!
At around $120 for the Crunch Signature memberships (Crunch's highest tier) they are a really good value. A little more crowded on the equipment floor, but everything you need and nothing you don't.
Prior to Covid, most Lifetime locations were 24hrs/7 days a week. Now in 2023, Lifetime still isn't 24hrs and they continue reduce club hours while still charging me the same rate. Probably time to cancel my Diamond membership.
Just bought a lifetime membership I didn’t know it was legit 1 location… doesn’t even make sense that I couldn’t go to other locations although I’m paying $70+
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I don't ever comment on anything, and I know it may not mean much coming from a stranger on the internet, but I just wanted to say this.............. I know your video views may not reflect it right now, but the content is extremely on point. Your production/editing is top notch and you're naturally funny/passionate about the subject at hand. Quite frankly your video quality is indistinguishable from any top level content creator with millions of subscribers. I have no doubt you're gonna break through in a big way, just a matter of time....stay the course brotha, you're in the right lane.
Thank you Alex! Comments like this make my freakingggg day!
This is an extra helpful video.
FYI, Feb 2024 prices for Destination membership ( all club access in Manhattan- E clubs) at Equinox Hudson Yards = $405/mo + $500 initiation fee + 1 year contract. So, it's a $5,000 commitment for the 1st year. After that, it's month to month. Guest pass is $75/day if the member brings a guest.
This comment is correct! I’ve been looking for a good quality video on these gym and it seems like you are the only one that has made one.
Thank you for stepping up to the plate.
Lifetime is the way to go. Been a member since 2008!
you have no idea how much this video was needed… appreciate your services and keep up the great content, g.
thank you!! what video do you want to see next?
@@ShervinShares maybe testing out smaller more specialty gyms like dogpound, chelsea piers, or tone nyc to get a feel for
less renowned fitness gyms.. new yorkers or east coast travelers alike love having specific spots for specific needs
This. This is exactly what I was looking for in a review. Thank you! And nice job on the edit. Very smooth.
Glad it was helpful! Make sure to use my link/mention my name if you sign up so we can both get a bonus!
out of the 4 or 5 equinox reviews I watched this is by far the best, well done
I just joined lifetime and it has been excellent. The vast majority of my friends are still equinox members which has actually worked out well because we can use each other’s guest passes when we want a change of scenery. To be honest, the most important element in deciding gyms is almost always location. If you don’t live or work near a lifetime gym, you are better off with equinox, no question about it. However, if location is comparable, then I give the slightest edge to lifetime.
Thank you for this excellent review.
I look forward to following your channel.
i pay about 15 dollars a month for a gym right now including group lessons, and almost always empty during the week in the afternoon!
Thanks for such a great comparison/review of both spots 👍🏿
great video! I watched the entire thing. My priority is my health and looks as well. Its a keystone to feeling gooood.
Thank you! Baby steps + Consistency over time are KEY!
Sir, you ARE the tall attractive man going into Equinox. So glad this video has introduced me to your channel and content. Great comparison, thank you!
Haha thank you!
I just joined Shervin!! You are getting another referral bonus!
I joined equinox
Team life time … check out dumbo location in Brooklyn pretty dope
LifeTime has more than shakes, their cafe is amazing, at least the one I visited at Wall Street last night. Plenty of actual food options including breakfast sandwiches. And plenty of snacks, they have a great variety. I also like the beautiful and quiet lounge areas, wine bar, and the recovery area, with massage chairs, plus the whirlpool in the locker room. Lots of awesome amenities all around. It was a tough decision since Equinox does have more locations but it’ll be cheaper at LifeTime for me and I get nice pools and can take swim lessons, which was a huge deciding factor.
Compared to 24hour fitness, its worth every dollars especially in SF. Every 24hour gym in San Fran is straight up dirty as FUK! People stripped down to their underwear without showering in the saunas, steam room, and jacuzzi. Assholes with long hippie hair leave the jacuzzi with hairs floating in water. Everybody walked into the saunas and steam room with shoes as pre-workout and post-workout routine. Floor are littered with muds and wet paper towels. The minimum wage workers don' give a flying FK. They don' enforced cleanliness in the wet area at all. So yeh... paying 10 dollars a day to work out at Equinox is worth every dollars.
Thank you so much for sharing. I have two gym memberships including Equinox. Will keep two memberships at this moment.
Good video, there is a Infrared sauna in the spa at Hudson Yard Equinox but it’s not included in the membership.
ah yes! you have to pay separately - not convenient when you want to go after every workout
Very good summary. I’ve been a member of both (past Equinox and currently Life Time). You didn’t mention classes which many people I know say Equinox wins but I think Life time may be catching up. People seem more down to earth at Life Times even though I never talk to people in morning when I go.
I would recommend Equinox for when you are in your 20’s and Life Time thereafter.
Thank you for this video! I have not seen another review so in-depth. This made me subscribe. 👍
Thank you Anna! What other types of videos do you want to see?
I appreciate you putting in the work on this video. I’m trying to see if an equinox is beneficial to my lifestyle right now and this was super helpful. ❤️
Thank you! If you decide us my referral link in description so we both get a bonus!!
Get you a Peloton, weights and a yoga mat and just save your money. I had an Equinox membership and except for having the ability to brag that I belonged to Equinox it was absolutely not worth it. NYSC was way cheaper and I had access to all locations. The prices of these gyms are just ridiculous.
Hood gyms are the best. F all them high end gyms.
My priority would be relaxing whirlpools over saunas but granted- ive never tried a sauna, maybe 🤔 once many years ago. But it strikes me as not relaxing but uncomfortably hot, it scares me (?)
Theres a sauna in equinox Rockefeller location….
Hi Shervin! Have you ever visited the Lifetime Minneapolis in the Grand Hotel? I used to work there for a couple years and at the time, the "Gym Area" was awesome because it felt like a very luxurious condo/hotel lobby gym (dark wood paneling interior). The gym floor was small but I loved the feeling of that space and haven't experienced another gym like it.
Thank you!! Needed something like this because I’ve been looking to upgrade my gym since the cheaper ones near me have been lacking
After Equinox decided to move all the nicer, newer locations with pools up to Destination level, which is $300, I was so disappointed. Lifetime is a better value if you’re interested in pool access and lessons, something I think Equinox is lacking.
UPDATE: I kept my Equinox membership - location is everything and they have so many to choose from. I’ve even taken two classes at gyms that are nearby each other, to maximize my value. And they’re opening a new location this summer, so one more to look forward to.
Equinox was terrible during Covid and management always has a bad attitude they forget who the customer is
@@bobbyf7317 Yeah, their customer service might need some improvement. Not a member currently but that wasn’t the issue for me.
@@vonettadevo WTF! I pay the corporate rate for all access and its near $290
@@salflores1202 Same here, I rejoined in October. I’m happy with All Access for now, they opened a new location so that’s great. And lots of new classes. Couldn’t justify paying $330 for Destination but those pools are always a plus.
I don’t know why because for some reason I thought there were any lifetime fitness here in nyc. I used to go to the one in Las Vegas.
Equinox midtown locations I’ve been to with Saunas are The Rock (Rockerfeller center), 50th and Bway and Columbus Circle! 😊
Before covid Lifetime in my area used to be 24hours. Now it closes at midnight!
I always wanted to join Lifetime Fitness but, its not near me and there's limited locations as well. Equinox is much worse and the equipment is damaged. I might have to make the drive and join Lifetime.
Thx! I signed up with lifetime using your link
You don't have to book a lot at equinox. I think that was during the pandemic in the first year or something. You just get your barcode scanned from your phone
Right now you can even check in with my iPhone and then it lights up a barcode and color when you're checked in and you can just flash it and not have to stop. It's great.
There is a sauna in women's locker room at Hudson Yards and at Columbus Circle. I joined HY for the sauna and I never use it, steam room and saunas have the same effect, I researched online
i knowwww but what about the men!! no sauna for us at HY
I really like this video. I like how you break it down. I am a beginner, but when I get more used to working out and build stamina, I will sign up for one of these gyms and use your referral code. Thanks for making the video both entertaining and informative. I understand why you join both gyms. I am a vitamin person and I currently go to Blink fitness, but it's near free for me because my insurance covers it. I'll look into one these some day. Health is wealth!
If it’s cheap & free use that gym! These are all luxury gyms!
Shervin! Thanks for this thorough review. I'm going to be joining Life Time and really hope your referral works! And hope to bump into you there at some point :D
The new Lifetime in Dumbo is awesome! Highly recommend. They are opening two new locations in Brooklyn and more in Manhattan
I’ve heard! I’ll have to make an updated 2023 video
Great video, thanks. With that thing around your bicep you look like you’re about to shoot up after you finish filming
Thank you for this video, I actually have an interview to work for lifetime and I have thought about this decision for a very long time! I live in Oklahoma and there is another gym that is in Tulsa here called Genesis, and it looks amazing as well. I can't wait to test the waters with lifetime, I've heard nothing but good things about what the business stand by.
I love Life Time! Do it!
Great video!
Thanks! what do you want to see next? another gym?
I belonged to Lifetime Fitness (single membership). it was good at first but then they raised the rates way too much. But if have a family (with dual income or one parent with a high income), I think its a good deal, will have access to pools year round (indoor/outdoor), classes. enough equpiment so you don't have to wait to use machines. It was very clean and spacious, including the locker rooms. I belonged to a hotel gym for a few years that was ok, but the locker room was trash and too small (you would have other members bumping into you while changing, fighting for bench space).
I live next to Equinox in Connecticut. I worked out there for awhile.. I mean I felt literally good working out. I felt like I could breathe, the people were perfect... then I switched gyms fora bit and I swear to you I didn't feel perfect anymore LOL.. just something about the gym in general LOL
I am a member of lifetime fitness. I love it. I used to be a member of another gym in NJ for 26 years but I had to cut my expenses.
Life Time is the best!!
Hudson yards equinox have sauna. Its in the locker room
Not for men
Only for women
Awesome Video 🌟
Thank you! What do you want to see next?
@@ShervinShares I already enjoy your content just how it is!
Maybe you could do a review of a lower budget gym (like plantet fitness) just a suggestion
Keep up the amazing work 💫
How Equinox wants $2,500 a year and only open on weekdays is beyond my comprehension. I dare you to find one gym in the New York area that isn't packed with treadmills and dance lessons wall to wall. Some of us actually want to workout... EVERYTHING DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A STRIP MALL!
lololol i would say most are open on weekends - just some of the EQX near work areas are closed weekends
@@ShervinShares Yes I think the midtown ones are closed on the weekends. I do have to 1 gripe about the hrs that the non-upper side ones open at 8am on weekends, and that's really annoying. Wish they opened at 7am at least.
Great video, certainly joining lifetime
I currently have a membership with Lifetime in Chicago, thinking about switching to Equinox. This video might help me make a decision
Cool! Let them know I referred you and we both get some free stuff! “Shervin Shaikh”
Equinox only makes sense if you take a lot of their classes.
Awesome video
I prefer to go lifetime fitness because I able to get to go in nationwide
So I've been a member of Equinox since.... 2002? I had a corp discount from a bank and it was $75 for one location and then I just kept it. I really do love it. I work in Nomad so I did see the Lifetime open up and it looks huge but... I love how E's everywhere in Manhattan. I can even check into to E 63rd or W76 before a nyrr race on the weekend *they open at 7am, race starts at 8am normally. It's just the best feeling not to leave your stuff at the race start and at a secure locker. Also I know from NJ ppl that Lifetime is a big family gym and I don't want to work out near kids or be in a pool near kids. Sorry that is just my lifestyle and very very happy that Equinox enforces an 18 and over policy. If Lifetime forsakes it's kids being everywhere, then I may take a tour but until then no thanks. Also E design of their locker rooms and their facilities are beautiful. Lifetime looks like like a glorified HRC. I also believe E has a better trainer education policy than any other gym. I heard Lifetime doesn't have the same quality. It's expensive, but you pay for what you get. As Lifetime adds more NYC gyms it's membership price will be more trust me. For 30+ gyms, they are opening a Nomad E to make that the 4th gym in the neighborhood alone, the price seems pretty good. If you do classes, the unlimited classes, they have real barre they own Soulcycle so the cycling is comparable. You need to compare the fitness classes. I mean their unlimited fitness classes is worth at least 100 a month! And you don't need to do PT if you just do the strength group classes.
There is a lifetime in Irvine lakeshore now
I know!! I want to try it now
I'm a member of both with an executive membership at Equinox. You showed two of the locations that I go to. LifeTime is next door to me and Equinox (by my job) is activated for no reason since we are still working from home. To me Equinox = Country club luxury. LifeTime = A 5-star hotel gym.
Convenience is important but Equinox's equipment is superior IMO. LifeTime has flies in the summer + broken machines, limited machines and machines that can't be adjusted for my height. Re. gyms in general, I've gotten used to waking up later and working out at home. I don't need to get undressed/dressed/travel and for that, I may quit Equinox. Plus swimming at Equinox requires sharing a lane with people vs. reserving one lane per person at LifeTime. However it's limited to one hour at LT, which frankly sucks.
BTW, in the Equinox exec locker rooms there are saunas.
I agree. I haven't visited a Lifetime. Equinox is only gym where I can spend over 1 hr running (during the winter cold and summer heat) and no one bothers me and there is never a wait for a cardio machine. I do need to use the strength machines more and I do agree that they dont have enough squat racks and leg presses but I do like how they have so many treadmills. Life times seem very large so thats prolly why they have more but there is less than 8 in Manhattan. I exercise when it's least crowded but I heard there is never a time limit on cardio machines. that's all i care about really.
8:35 is this guy seriously doing a gym comparison review whilst eating ben & jerry's chocolate chunk ice cream? lol
i do it for the comments & irony ;)
@@ShervinShares only thing that would make it even better is sprinkling verbal commentary about calories burnt throughout the review :)
as for substance, I can attest that Equinox aspects e.g. size/equip throughout Manhattan varies.. multiple location is a major plus for the NYC professional class
There is a equinox in Houston but I will never use it. I do not live in Houston and we have a lifetime and kinetix here in Sugar Land. I very rarely go to Houston even Alief.
The gym that’s closest and easiest to use is the best one for you!
Watching this made me realize I’m good with the commoners at planet fitness.
Equinox has dry saunas at the sports clubs, but not the fitness clubs (at least in my experience).
Hmmm interesting! I wish all “Destination” locations had Dry Saunas & not just Sports Clubs. Since only 1 sports club exists per city
@@ShervinShares so Shervin, they have a sauna in the women's locker room at E-HY. I wanna say they tend not to have saunas for men cuz they have problems (I heard) with men fraternizing. Same at Equinox CC, they have one in the women's room. I feel like they skip the men's LOL. At least with the steam room it's foggy in there to do much!
Awesome video 🫶
Thanks 😁
Equinox is bae
BAE
Hey
Can you tell me the source for hot cold therapy and huberman Sauna study? I experienced that in a school gym but was never able to replicate it in commercial gym but would be interested in how a sauna helps to improve longevity.
I would check out his Huberman Lab podcast on Sauna & Ice Baths. They have the links in there!
First video ever watched from you and loved it!
Do you know how I can get some sort of guest pass or like a trial period for Equinox? I’m so curious about that gym. I’m in LA❤.
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Lol. I was actually a supervisor at lifetime fitness. I never worried about cost because I had a free membership for myself and my children!! I no longer work there, so I'm looking at the cost like WTF. lol. Everyone loves the BB shakes.
ahhh that free membership life
how is parking different?
I think Lifetime has the better equipment all around.
Will you still get the referral if it’s not in nyc ?
yes
@@ShervinShares I just used you as a referral.... you owe me dinner lol
Which gym had the rock climbing???
Equinox Sports Club NYC!
@@ShervinShares great thank you! Awesome video
Lifetime has it too
Lifetime is the best by far! Love the Sky Manhattan and Westchester location. Equinox is small, packed, more expensive, not as clean, not that much amenities even at the Hudson yard location, they trap u in a contract for a whole year also they’re not that luxurious in my opinion. Lifetime is PRISTINE.
What about prices???
Their prices change all the time! That’s why I didn’t talk about it
thanks for sharing how it looks inside the gym and i always wanted to see whats inside the gym on hudson yard but they wont let me because they want to check if i have my health card which i feel is wrong for them to do that and working out in the gym should be for everyone who want stay healthy regardless whether they took the thing or not
Equinox requires Vax pass?
2 years later, Life Time still hasn't cranked up their saunas!!
Why 80-90% men? I noticed that same thing at Lifetime 23rd st, which is my local club. Having more women around would be inspiring, at least to me.
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sorry not sure
WDYMM HOW MANY TIMES ARE U GONNA GO TO PHOENIX ARIZONA
tbh no idea
@@ShervinShares I was hurt as an Arizona native lol
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How can we get day passes?
To my knowledge you have to have a member guest you in
With LifeTime, you can get a day pass here in Canada for $50.
@@jahnome Same here in NYC
In a nutshell, Equinox with its limited equipment is for being seen, and Life Time is for serious lifters.
Lifetime has less than 8 locations, easy to put a sauna in each one. LOL, Main reason I won't ever join Lifetime is the kids. I love how Equinox makes it over 18. If I wanted kids around me I would procreate or hang around my relatives' kids.
I doubt the kids are working out with the adults. I just visited three locations in NYC in the last two days and didn’t see any potential issues. What was your experience?
@@vonettadevo I've never been to Lifetime but I have been to hotel gyms with kids and really annoying beyond belief.I thought it would be like that. I was a member of NYSC when i first started out. got a corporate discount to Equinox and never looked back 21 years meber of Equinox and counting. they have 35 clubs in NYC and I don't know to swim or use the pool. So I don't really need Lifetime. I am in the NOMAD aera and they are building a 4thgym in that area (Flatiron, Park Av, Gram then now Nomad). I have no reason to even look at the Lifetime on PAS.
@@maysjiang I get it. I would find a bunch of unruly kids annoying as well. It wasn’t an issue at Lifetime the times I visited but I am actually keeping my Equinox membership bc I love all the locations and classes they offer. My experience trying out Lifetime was fine but Equinox wins out for me. If I want to use the pool, I have two locations that will actually work fine. Checked out E. 61st yesterday and it suits my needs. I can swim but doing laps isn’t really my thing. I am excited about the NoMad location, the newer clubs are always incredibly nice.
Do you still think the equinox at Greenwich has the hottest guys after these six months ?
💯 yes
@@ShervinShares thanks !!! 🔥 🔥 🔥
"Esss-oh-tear-rick"
Not whatever you said lol
I don’t know English
500 $ month?
$250-350 per month
Dude is super creppy my god knock of key ,& peele situation going on here dirty
Me, a financially irresponsible Life Time member feeling very attacked. p.s. The newer Dumbo location is the best Lifetime in NYC. 8 squat racks!
i need to check out dumbo!
Guy was right. I’m not going to a Yoga class if it’s full of men. Hell Naww
SoapBox is a great brand FYI
For Laundry? I'll have to check them out!
@@ShervinShares LifeTime uses the SoapBox brand soaps you referenced in your video. They are using a mass produced version but the consumer hand soaps etc are awesome!
@@cwp86 oooooohhh!! Thank you! I googled "soapbox nyc" & laundry came up haha. I'll check the actual soap website
Life Time for me, Equinox too pretentious in most locations. LT is all inclusive for all walks of life.
lol but seriously Crunch fitness is the best overall gym in NYC. It's a weightlifters gym
At around $120 for the Crunch Signature memberships (Crunch's highest tier) they are a really good value. A little more crowded on the equipment floor, but everything you need and nothing you don't.
this guy is 100% Indian actor amir khan. I thought it was actually him.
Lifetime has better class schedules IMO. I really like their heated yoga.
This man starts eating ice cream midway lol
Prior to Covid, most Lifetime locations were 24hrs/7 days a week. Now in 2023, Lifetime still isn't 24hrs and they continue reduce club hours while still charging me the same rate. Probably time to cancel my Diamond membership.
interesting! I didn't know that!
You are complaining for the check in your like 35 act your age
The amenities seem really nice but luxury gyms have always kinda rubbed me as emasculate.
You’re so cute 😅
Nope. I’ll pass. Got ripped up at Planet Fitness for only $22 a month.
I hate lifetime with a deep passion.
Why?
Just bought a lifetime membership I didn’t know it was legit 1 location… doesn’t even make sense that I couldn’t go to other locations although I’m paying $70+
Yeah, why? Details would be good.
What kind of gym closes before 9 p.m...good grief
lololol on weekends... i know