Luxe Life: Equinox Bethesda

Deacon had the good fortune to tour the new Equinox Bethesda recently and let us tell you ... it makes us wish we lived in Bethesda. This second DC-area outpost of the luxe fitness chain boasts multiple levels, private yoga and pilates studios, an extensive array of classes, childcare, and a spa! Oh, and a saline pool. The 40,000 square foot facility boasts luxe extras like Kiehls products in the locker rooms, cafe, Wi-Fi lounge and retail store. The shop also boasts an eco focus, with large windows for natural light, renewable materials and state-of-the-art water and air filtration systems.

“There has been a huge demand for an innovative, value-oriented fitness facility in a number of urban cities where the market is underserved,” says Harvey Spevak, CEO of Equinox. “By opening the new location in the DC area, our aim is to meet the needs of a discriminating consumer who demands the best and currently doesn’t have the opportunity to get it.”

Luxe Life: Get balanced at Equniox

It’s sad to see the days of pools, boats and barbeques coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean that the fun stops on Labor Day. September officially kicks of DC’s return to the social scene. So, like every other day this month, you’ll find me out and about. On the 22^nd, that event just happens to be celebrating the Autumnal Equinox at Vienna’s EquinoxFitness Club.

Curious what an equinox is? It is on this day that the centre of the Sun will spend equal amount of time above and below the horizon at every location on Earth and night and day are of the same length.

But since I don’t travel just for fitness (really, who is THAT dedicated) … I’ll be there for the party and the launch of their Private Yoga studio, where they’ll be doing 108 sun salutations in honor of the event. I’ll probably make it through about 25 before I give up … but who knows; maybe the whole “balance” aspect of the day will keep me going.