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The Daily Check-In 10.30

Think ahead.
MOVE

Alignment trick: push press

In his Jumpstart: Compound Circuits class on Variis, Harrison Mercado says to use your ears for proper alignment during the dumbbell push press. As you raise the dumbbells overhead, make your ears disappear, he says. “This allows for proper alignment of the arms and lets us know that each rep is the same.” Do three sets of 30-second intervals.
In his Jumpstart: Compound Circuits class on Variis, Harrison Mercado says to use your ears for proper alignment during the dumbbell push press. As you raise the dumbbells overhead, make your ears disappear, he says. “This allows for proper alignment of the arms and lets us know that each rep is the same.” Do three sets of 30-second intervals.

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EAT

Make superfood cocoa.

This warming cup showcases antioxidant- and magnesium-rich raw cacao, which promotes a healthy heart and brain, says Ara Patterson, New York City–based vice president of food and beverage for Equinox Hotels. “It’s an all-rounder for skin, mood, and heart,” she adds.

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DE-STRESS

Sleep challenge: add an extra hour.

Turning the clocks back on Sunday presents an opportunity to hack your sleep, allowing you to get into a new or better routine, says Samantha Rota, a Tier X coach at Highland Park in Texas. Go to bed at your usual time this Saturday and set your alarm for your usual time Sunday (which will actually be one hour later since the clocks turn back overnight).

The challenge is to keep this up in the following days, going to bed when the clock says it’s actually one hour “too early.” Luckily, your circadian rhythm and sleep drive are aligned with sunlight, and an earlier sunset sends a cue to your brain that it’s time to start prepping for sleep.

CONNECT

See Rufus Wainwright.

Since he’s unable to tour his latest album, Unfollow the Rules, Rufus Wainwright is doing a series of performances throughout the fall live from his living room in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. The singer-songwriter will be working his way through his entire discography in what he’s calling “Rufus-Retro-Wainwright-Spective.” Sign up for tonight’s show here.

Dress up, show up

Come to the club in your (COVID-safe) Halloween best. No costume? Get inspo (and a new look) from The Shop. Show us what you’re wearing—tag @equinox on IG for a chance to ​be featured.

Ninja:

the jacket I the jogger I the mask

Rodeo:

the bra I the leggings I the mask

Leopard:

the cami I bike shorts I the mask

‘80s:

the top I the leggings I the mask

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