Guess Which Celebrity Is Heading to Equinox?
Can you guess which celeb got her afternoon workout on at Equinox? Read more
Spring Into Fitness With an Equinox Gym Membership and a New Workout Wardrobe!
With swimsuit season right around the corner, what better time to step up your fitness routine? If you need a little extra motivation, we want to help. PopSugar City and FitSugar are giving away a fabulous Spring Into Fitness package, which includes a one-year membership at Equinox and $500 worth of Zella athletic apparel. Equinox's swanky digs and endless fitness options are sure to make trips Read more
Terry Richardson's Campaign For Equinox: Cool or Not?
Terry Richardson has done it again: the in-demand photographer's shots for Equinox's latest ad campaign are nothing short of risqué. Always the boundary pusher, Richardson did not depart from his usual aesthetic: scantily dressed models shown in sexually suggestive poses. For those unfamiliar with Richardson's work, he's the photographer behind the controversial GQ Glee cover, which had Read more
Life Time Fitness: Your Favorite Gym of 2010
In what was a neck-and-neck race between Equinox and the YMCA, Life Time Fitness did some last-minute rallying via Twitter and managed to move from a fourth-place spot to take home the title of best gym of 2010, winning 25 percent of the votes. Equinox and the YMCA tied for second place, and each earned 17 percent of your votes. This is the second year in a row that Life Time Fitness has been Read more
Back in Shape: Mom's Carpool Workout For Improving Posture
Moms spend a lot of time in the car shuttling their kids around. Instead of sinking into the driver's seat, throw in a workout and improve your posture in the carpool lane! Our friends over at Equinox set me up with Amy Fiske, an NSCA-certified personal trainer, who is helping me get back in shape. Here is the routine she recommends: When your car is parked, take a minute to do this workout. Read more
Back in Shape: Walk to School Stroller Workout!
The morning school run is a mad dash for mama! Throwing a workout in the mix helps her burn calories and the kids get to class on time. Our friends over at Equinox set me up with Amy Fiske, an NSCA-certified personal trainer, who is helping me get back in shape. Here is the routine she recommends for the walk to school. Warm up: Start with a slow walk and work into a brisk walk for a light Read more
Balancing Act: Trainer's BOSU Exercises For Postpartum Moms
Motherhood is a balancing act so a BOSU balance trainer ($130) is an appropriate device for moms to use when they are fighting the postpartum pounds! Our friends over at Equinox set me up with Amy Fiske, an NSCA-certified personal trainer, who is helping me get back in shape. Here are some of the BOSU exercises she recommends. BOSU Hip Raise (Targets the glutes and hamstrings) Lie face up Read more
Battle of the Baby Weight: Dynamic Stretches Mom Can Do at Home
Stretch it out! Before you burn the baby fat, you've got to prep by stretching your body. Our friends over at Equinox set me up with Amy Fiske, an NSCA-certified personal trainer, who is helping me get back in shape. She said, "Stretching is a vital part of an exercise program since it helps prevent injury and assists with increasing blood flow to the muscles, motor unit activation, muscle Read more
Battle of the Baby Weight: Stability Ball Exercises For Postpartum Moms
If mom feels a bit off balance after baby, she should invest in a stability ball! Women who used the rotund objects during labor can just dust theirs off once they get their doctor's OK to exercise. Kids love rolling around on the oversized balls, so you might take the opportunity to work out when they are asleep! Our friends over at Equinox set me up with Amy Fiske, an NSCA-certified personal Read more
Six Exercises That Keep Parents in Shape at Home
Once baby debuts, there's barely time for mom or dad to get a shower in, let alone any exercise. But that doesn't mean you can't work out at home while the tot naps. Our friends over at Equinox set me up with Amy Fiske, an NSCA-certified personal trainer who is helping me lose my baby weight. Here are six exercises she recommends for parents who have limited time and resources. Read more
