Equinox South Bay

We're starting 2021 strong with the ForwardTogether challenge. . 7 activities a week. 4 weeks. In the @Variis app, at the club, or Virtual Training. Any activity counts toward the challenge. #ItsNotFitnessItsLife

At Equinox, we believe in pushing forward to a better tomorrow. Here’s to an extraordinary future in 2021 and beyond. #ItsNotFitnessItsLife

The best is yet to come. As we count down to the end of 2020, we look forward to a much brighter future ahead. Happy holidays from Equinox. #ItsNotFitnessItsLife

That last-Monday-in-2020 mood. #ItsNotFitnessItsLife

Bowl of soup > bowl of cereal. Starting your morning with low-density foods (those rich in protein but not calories), like a soup, will help you feel fuller, longer. https://bit.ly/2HZR3qE #ItsNotFitnessItsLife

Release any holiday family tension with Michael Gervais's Holiday Travel: Family Stress HeadStrong meditation. On holidays and celebrations even the happiest of homes can have some trying dynamics, says Gervais. You can’t control anyone else. Approach whatever it is that comes up with friendly open-hearted curiosity. Stream in the Variis app.

Refine your lunge like Harrison Mercado, Variis instructor and Tier X Coach at Equinox Summit: -Step forward, positioning your lead leg at 90 degrees and hovering your back knee. -Slightly lean forward at the bottom to build tension in your quads and glutes.... -Breathe in through your nose and forcefully exhale as you return to standing. #EQXIntheWild #ItsNotFitnessItsLife

Next-day can be next-level: Use Thanksgiving leftovers for something colorful, hearty, and healthful. #ItsNotFitnessItsLife https://bit.ly/2Anircx

Today marks the winter solstice. The switch from darkness to gradually lighter days is a natural time to take stock of the year and plan for the one ahead. Get the guide to making solstice-style resolutions: https://bit.ly/3mFM6kM

Shine on with metallics. Tier 2 trainer Jessica Bogdanov and Group Fitness instructor Katherine Menna show off their moves in this week’s Drop. https://bit.ly/3maTOnC

Youand only youare what you eat. Everyone's gut is different, but there are some best practices, says Lindsay Maitland: - Have plants at every meal - Focus on probiotic-rich ingredients like yogurt, kimchi, miso ... -Stick to natural, biodynamic, and organic wines

All battle rope moves build strength, but if you do only one, make it the double-arm slam. The shoulder, back, arm, and core muscles have to work harder to produce maximum power through that extended range of motion. - Add at least 2 rounds of 30 seconds on, 60 seconds off to your strength session twice a week. Over time, progress to 60 seconds on, 120 seconds off. #ItsNotFitnessItsLife #EQXInTheWild

It’s #CropTopSzn, even in Chicago. Jessie wears them all the time, but Zach and I have been recently trying to start a trend, says Forrest Deily, Tier 2 trainer at Equinox Lincoln Common. #ItsNotFitnessItsLife

What does tough mean to you? Tough to me means being able to be vulnerable, being able to show that you are human, that you can connect and relate with others, and always allow room for growth in every aspect of life."Group Fitness and Variis instructor Ceci Perez

Camo: the new neutral. Group Fitness instructor Katherine Menna and Personal Trainer Mitch Chappell show our latest Shop Drop in action. Shop the edits here: https://bit.ly/3faLOQW

We're going back to Cali. Any guesses where? Drop them in the comments. #EQXInTheWild #ItsNotFitnessItsLife

I’ve lived in the wild all my life. - John "Crash" Matos Experience his graffiti at Equinox+ In The Wild New York City and tag us #ItsNotFitnessItsLife