The science is clear: Exercising is good for you. In fact, medical school studies even say that this is the single most important thing you can do for your health. But exercising can often feel like a chore – one more thing to add to your to-do list. There’s one way, however, to make physical activity more enticing: signing up at a top-of-the-line gym. Because, beautiful facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, fitness experts, and even on-site gourmet cafés will never fail to motivate you. So, this year, become a member of one of the following luxury fitness clubs and make working out a part of your self-care routine.
E by Equinox
The locations: There are two locations, one in New York City and one in London
The cost: Initiation fee is between $5000 and $6000 and monthly dues are $600
If you thought Equinox gyms were the pinnacle of luxury fitness, you have not heard of E by Equinox clubs, the brand’s elite facilities. E clubs are designed to look like high-end, contemporary hotels, with elegant furnishings and striking art works. But it’s the intimate settings, the limited number of members, and the tailored-to-you training and services that make E clubs special. Amenities and services include personalized classes, physical therapy, skincare treatments, hyperrice stations, medical diagnostics, and more. There are only two E by Equinox clubs in the world: one in New York and one in London, and you have to apply online to get a membership to either of them.
Continuum Club
The location: Only one location in New York City
The cost: From $2,100 to $7,500 a month depending on the membership tier you opt for
More like an all-in-one wellness club than a gym, Continuum Club is extremely exclusive. For one, you can only join by submitting an online application. Only if the application is up to the club’s standards will you receive an invitation to join. Second, Continuum has some of the highest membership fees out there to attract A-listers only: from $2,100 to $7,500 per month. The top-tier membership is all inclusive, so the club won’t nickel and dime you for every little thing, which we love. Continuum offers private training, of course, but not only. You can expect personalized physical therapy and massages, as well as red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapies, and much more. The club runs diagnostics on everyone for the onboarding process, including bloodworks, sleep data, and more; that way it can offer a tailor-made experience to each and every member. Everything at Continuum is very upscale, from the cardio equipment to the locker rooms’ amenities. Yes, they have Dyson Supersonic hair dryers and Olaplex hair products.
Lanserhof at The Arts Club
The location: Only one location in London
The cost: Membership ranges from around $8,760 (£6,500) to $20,200 (£15,000) per year. A $2,000 (£1,500) joining fee is requested of new members.
More than a fitness club, Lanserhof at The Arts Club is a private wellness clinic. In other words, the facility offers a more holistic health and wellness experience than just workouts. The clinic consists of three interconnected tiers: wellness and fitness, diagnostics and treatments, and biomechanics and physiology. Members have access to a host of services and amenities, including the state-of-the-art gym where they benefit from individualised training methods from fitness experts, unlimited studio classes, physiotherapy, cryotherapy, massages, vitamin infusion therapy, ozone therapy, 3D-body scans, and more. The medical team on site includes a cardiologist, an endocrinologist, a psychotherapist, a radiologist, and many more so you know you’re in good hands. Non-members also have access to the many treatments and professional consultations on offer.
EXOS
The locations: Four locations in the USA: Phoenix, Arizona; Gulf Breeze, Florida; Plano, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia.
The cost: Available upon request. Rumor has it, it’s close to $30,000 per year
EXOS is not for the average fitness enthusiast, it’s for the kind of hardcore, goal-oriented people that you only see on Wall Street or at the Olympics. The four EXOS facilities in the US specifically target Fortune 100 professionals and athletes — but adults with serious fitness and wellness goals are welcome too. There’s no spa atmosphere or fancy hotel vibes at EXOS – it’s all about the workout, so don’t expect velvet sofas and glitzy chandeliers. To get you to your physical peak performance, EXOS offers personalized training, nutrition coaching, physical therapy, and more. The EXOS facilities are high tech, staffed with experts, and packed with very high-end equipment so that nothing gets in the way of your ambitions. Rumor has it that EXOS is one the most expensive fitness club brands in the world, with the membership costing close to $30,000 per year.
The Well
The location: One location in New York City. Two more locations are in the works in Florida, one in Bay Harbor Islands and one in Coconut Grove.
The cost: From $275 to $375 per month
The Well is not about bulging biceps and sweaty brows. Instead, it’s about overall wellness with group classes that mix both movement and mindfulness. Expect yoga, meditation, sound baths, breathwork, Qi Gong, pilates, barre, and more. Other services include massages, skin health, IV therapy, and acupuncture, for a more holistic approach to wellness than just working out. The decor of the New York City facility is very minimalistic, with an abundance of natural light and greenery, allowing members to enter a place of peace and quiet to focus on themselves.
Tracy Anderson Studios
The location: There are 10 Tracy Anderson Studios around the world, including two in Los Angeles, two in New York City, and two in Europe.
The cost: $1,500 initiation fee and $900 monthly
The Tracy Anderson Method is the stuff of legends. Celebrities swear by it, including wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, and Madonna. The method consists of unique, full-body workouts that focus on muscular strength. The overall concept is to help women remain strong, mobile, and flexible as they age, and we’re 100% behind it. After all, Tracy Anderson is 50 and she is in exceptional shape. Those who wish to become a member at one of the 10 Tracy Anderson studios need to apply online. Once they have been accepted, they will go through a body consultation to establish goals, needs, and a personalized workout schedule. Members have access to unlimited in-studio classes, discounts on private training, and more. And if you don’t live anywhere near one of the TA studios, you can sign up for the online studio.
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FAQs
Q: How many E by Equinox clubs are there?
A: There are two E by Equinox clubs, one in New York City and one in London.
Q: How much does a membership at New York City’s Continuum Club cost?
A: A membership costs between $2,100 and $7,500 per month.
Q: How many EXOS facilities are there?
A: There are four EXOS facilities, one in Arizona, one in Georgia, one in Florida, and one in Texas.
