A monthly selection of articles to inform and inspire a high-performance lifestyle.
Support your fitness journey with a week of training that prioritizes cardio, strength, mobility, and more.
Curated by Equinox Director of Group Fitness Chris Vo, this week of programming features classes that challenge members across various modalities (metabolic conditioning, strength training, mobility, and skill work), while also prioritizing active recovery to prevent burnout. “The idea is to give members an experience that emphasizes full-body performance, building foundational strength, boosting cardiovascular endurance, and incorporating vital recovery and mobility work,” Vo explains. “Every class has a purpose, whether it’s driving high-intensity results or giving the body a chance to recover and recalibrate.” READ MORE
A performance physiologist breaks down how hormones influence training.
Stacy Sims, MSc., Ph.D., a performance physiologist focused on female athletes, is on a mission to change the way women are studied and give athletes the tools they need to train in a way that works with — not against — their physiology. Here, she shares her take on how women’s hormones affect their ability to perform and what it means for exercise programming. READ MORE
Inside ASRV’s first womenswear collection, now available exclusively in The Shop at Equinox.
The right activewear doesn’t just make a difference in your performance — it elevates your entire training experience. And now, Equinox members can give their workout wardrobe a much-needed upgrade, thanks to ASRV. The brand synonymous with high-performance gear and versatile style has officially launched womenswear, now available exclusively in The Shop at Equinox. “We believe the more functional and performance-driven your closet is, the easier it becomes to embrace a healthy, active lifestyle — and that momentum can transform your entire life,” says Jay Barton, ASRV’s CEO and head of innovation. READ MORE
QUICK HITS
Fuel or Fast: What’s Best Before a Workout?
How eating or skipping a pre-workout meal can impact your body and performance. READ MORE
I Tried: The World’s Most Advanced Massage
Get a closer look at the customizable, machine-driven Aescape massage at Equinox. READ MORE
Do More With: Medicine Ball
Put the lightweight tool to good use on your next power training day. READ MORE
Power In Numbers
Why support groups may be the answer to some problems with therapy. READ MORE
Exploring Inner and Outer Space
Astronaut and aquanaut Nicole Stott travels where oxygen doesn’t flow. READ MORE