After work is probably its busiest time slot, and the line for the showers can get a bit long in the morning before class, but I’ve never seen it so crowded that you can’t find a cardio machine or a space on the floor to use weights. Joe goes to the Franklin St location and says at peak hours before and after work, it’s an absolute zoo, but Seaport isn’t overly packed. I guess I could do personal training sessions at Equinox but that’d be even more expensive on top of the $185/month I’m already paying. Plus, I think it’s beneficial for trainers to continue learning from other trainers and not just do their own routines. I just want someone else to tell me what to do. After teaching classes and filming for the blog, the last thing I want to do is create and push myself through my own workout. My big problem: I can’t self-motivate to use said equipment. They have all the machines you could want and, stored in the group fitness room, the equipment I like using (kettlebells, step benches, sandbags, resistance bands, sliders, etc.). Equinox has all the equipment (cardio, strength, mobility) you could need for your workout.Įquinox Seaport is a big, sunny space with a huge section of cardio equipment, stretching area, weight floor, cycling room, yoga studio and group fitness studio. In general though, we’ll start with the good and end with the not-so-great. So instead, I’m just going to list some of the main offerings of an Equinox membership and then talk about why they do or don’t work for me. I can’t divide this into two neat lists of pros and cons because a lot of things that should be pros have ended up being cons to me. Answers to any other logistical questions you may have can be found on their website. You also get a new-client discount on a spa service and at their retail store. When you sign on, you get a complementary personal training session and a private Pilates session (I haven’t taken advantage of either of these yet). Also if you’re referred by someone you live with, they waive it. There’s also a hefty initiation fee, but if you wait for them to run a promotion, I’ve noticed they waive it or discount it during certain time periods. There is a passport option that’s a bit pricer that allows you to visit all the locations in Boston. I’m a member at the Seaport location and it costs me $185/month. After that though, I will not be renewing and will be joyfully running back to that boutique fitness studio life. My membership is currently on hold for August and September, and I’m going to make the most of the remaining year on my contract when I get back to Boston. Gorgeous facility, amazing amenities, a wide array of group classes with great trainers-there’s a lot to love about the gym. I regret joining, but it’s not because Equinox is bad by any means. Joe has been an Equinox member for close to a decade and always raves about it, so in need of a change, I decided to become a member. I was frustrated with not being able to get into the class times I wanted via ClassPass, and on days I didn’t take classes, I wished I had access to more (and larger) equipment than what I have in my apartment. Back in April, I joined Equinox after deciding to part ways with ClassPass (I did a post on the pros & cons of ClassPass HERE if you’re interested).
I’m breaking down the pros and cons of joining Equinox for anyone who might be on the fence.
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