Don’t Pay For A Gym Membership at Equinox Until You Read This…
If you’re looking to hitting the gym and signing up for a membership at Equinox, start with a EQUINOX VIP Trial Membership. When you’re ready to join and want to save some money on the Equinox membership fees, I have a couple of suggestions that you can use to help lower the price of a membership. Equinox has many locations from New York to Los Angeles, and many places in between.
[Updated Jan 28, 2022]
One thing to note is that Equinox continuously raises their membership fees year after year for their members, increasing your cost… which after a couple of years it may no longer be cost effective.
More and more I’m seeing doctors, lawyers, engineers, and many celebrities ditch their normal gym membership and take up gyms that offer a lot more… like Sender One Climbing.
Not only do they offer all the gym equipment needed, yoga & fitness classes… but you also get access to a world-class climbing facility. Their facility also has showers, sauna, and lockers. You get all this for an affordable price. Especially compared to what you would have been paying at Equinox.
1.Sign-Up With A Friend
First things first, if you and a friend both want to work out together then definitely sign up together at Equinox to get a discount. Sometimes the staff at Equinox may say it has to be a family or something, but the main thing they look for I believe is that you live at the same address. I have yet to receive anything in the mail outside of the membership card itself, so just pick which address you’ll use and you’ll save some money that way. Each member when signing up will receive 2 VIP trial memberships per year that they can give out to friends.
2. Pay In-Full
Also, if you’re able to pay upfront they’ll also work with you in lowering your overall cost so you can get a good deal. If you can afford to (and I’m assuming you can if you’re going to this gym) then consider paying 6 months or a year in advance.
3. Use Your AMEX Benefits
Do you have an American Express card? They have different benefits for AMEX cardholders. Whether it’s the Gold, Platinum, or Centurion Card… you’ll get some extras included. Like some free personal training sessions, discounts at the spa and shop. Since you’ll be getting these goodies you’ll most likely have to pay the standard price for your new one-year membership.
4. Look For Promotions
I talked to my trainer about when people usually sign up. Thinking it would be an obvious January, but in fact it’s February. Most people make their new year plans of accomplishments the first month and start to follow through the next month. So in late January and early February be sure to keep a look out at some promotional offers they have. They could be offering some like no initiation fee, or student discounts. It wouldn’t hurt to get on their mailing list to be kept updated of what offers they have on their membership prices.
5. Corporate Discounts
Depending on where you work, you may also be entitled to a corporate discount. So name drop where you work and have them look it up. You never know, you may save 20% or more depending on what the company has negotiated with the fitness club.
6. Free 7 Day Trial
Hey, why not! One week free is better than nothing right? I did the free trial thing, and it help reinforce that the location and facility was a good fit for me. It’s expensive, so it’s worth being sure of when you sign the contract. Nothing is worse than paying a monthly fee to a gym you never will go to. They have several types of trials available, but typical you’ll need a referral from someone. The ideal trial you want is the VIP one, but they also have a 3 day pass as well as a 7 day trial membership.
Other Tips
So stop by the gym during your normal routine and not just on some idle weekend. Get an idea of what traffic and everything will be like to help you decide between locations that are within your proximity. One location that is closest to home may not be the best option if there is one closest to work. Like if you live in New York or Los Angeles… when you get off work you can get to the gym, work out while traffic dies down, and then head home and save time plus having your workout already out of the way. Also, I’m not sure if all locations have a swimming pool… so if that is something that is important to you then be sure that the Equinox location you choose has one.
I hope all of this helps. If I think of anything else I’ll be sure to add to it.
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Hi Ray,
My co-workers and i are thinking abou joining the Equinox in Downtown LA. They wouldn’t offer up any VIP or trial offers and insisted on a 5 day grace period only. Would be nice to check out the club for more than just a week in case we don’t like it. Do you might sharing the VIP trial membership if it’s still available? there is 3 of us.
Thanks!
Becky
Hey Becky! No problem. I’ll email you on the address that you gave when submitting the comment so I can get the emails of your co-workers. Let me know if there is anyone else that may be interested in signing up.
ME! Can i get a 7 day pass please!
Hi Ray,
I’m thinking about making the move to Equinox. Do you have any trial memberships left? Thanks!
Cindy
Let me know about the VIP trial memberships. Thinking about joining Santa Monica soon. Thx
Hi would you also send me a VIP trial membership please?
Thank you
Let me see if I have any left. Regardless, I can at least send you some sort of trial membership I think… so check your spam in case the email ends up there.
Hi Rey,
Do you still have any VIP trials left?
Hey Sabina, when I put in your email address it shows that you’ve already joined. I don’t think you’ll be able to use a VIP trial membership I just sent you a link, so check your email and see if you’re able to.
Do you still have any VIP Trials to give out?
Hi,
I would love s VIP trials if you have any left. My boyfriend and I are at the end of our current membership and want to check out equinox..
Ok, email me your names and email addresses so I can send it.
Hi Ray,
I’ve been searching for awhile for a free trial, would love one if you have any left. Much appreciated!
Hi Ray, my wife and I are thinking of joining. Do you have any trials left? Do you know if 2 family memebrs get a discount? Thanks!
I’m not exactly sure if 2 family members (or two people of the same houshold) get a discount. I just sent you an invite. If for some reason you didn’t get it let me know.
Hi,
Me and a friend have been looking for a nice gym to sign up to. We have heard that Equinox is great, but pricey. We’re looking to sign up but of course we would like to try it out first. If you have any free trial memberships left I would greatly appreciate it if you can send 2, one for each of us. Thanks !
Email me your names and email addresses.
Hey, I am with New York Sports CLub and want to switch to Equionx, do you have any VIP trails left?
please send me the VIP trial membership too. I am close by Irvin, CA Equinox
Thank you Ray!
Hi Ray, thanks for the article. If you have any trials available, I’d appreciate it.
Thanks!!
Hi Ray- I am looking to join Equinox in NYC- do you have any VIP membership trials left?
Let me know!
Thank you!
Stephanie
I sent you an email.
Did you get my email? Check your spam box maybe in case it ended up there. It’s titled “Ray invites you to experience Equinox”.
Great info!
I’m interested in the VIP trail membership for my wife & I. Can you please send info?
Thanks Ray.
Hi Ray!
Thanks for this wonderful information. Yes, I woul like the free trial!
🙂
Hey Ray! I’m working in NYC this summer, thinking of signing up for Equinox – so happy I found your article before signing up. Would you happen to have any more VIP trials? It would be great to try it out before committing.
Hi Ray, thanks for all the info!
I am considering joining Equinox in Manhattan – do you have any more of the VIP trials?
Hey Ray, any free trials left?
Thanks!
Hi Ray, do you still have VIP Trial membership available for Irvine-CA location? Thank you in advance!
Anymore trials left for Paramus, NJ?
Hi Ray,
I’m moving to NYC to start grad school this fall and I’ve heard rave reviews about Equinox. I was disappointed when I called and they said they don’t offer student discounts, or any at all for that matter. I’m interested in Equinox but wary about the financial commitment and their apparent inflexibility. I’d really appreciate a VIP trial to see if its worth it on a student’s budget. Thanks!!
vip trial for wall street location please.
thanks.
yes can you send me a vip trailmembership. thank you so much.
I sent you a link, check you email or spam folder in case it ended up there.
Hi my name is Elizabeth and I live in Boston and thinking about joining equinox do you have any of those trial offers still available
Hi Ray, do you have any VIP trials left?
Hey Annie, send me an email to my email address above in the post.
Hi Ray, can I please have a VIP trial?
Would the VIP trials you have be linked to CA branches only or could I use one in NY?
Can you please send us two VIP passes for Marina Del Rey? Thank you!
Email me the other name and email address.
Thanks Ray. I received the email from Equinox. Is it for a VIP pass for seven days?
Sent from my iPhone
Hello Ray, we just moved to orange county and thinking about joining Equinox (Either the irvine or Newport beach) both are close enough from our house. Do you have any more VIP passes that you can share? Thanks in advance!
Hi Ray!
I would also like to try Equinox first before I sign up. Could you please share me some VIP pass for two? Thank you!
Can you email me the names and email addresses? Thanks.
Sent you an email! Thank you!
Hi Ray, could you please share the VIP pass for 2? Looking to join Equinox. Thank you
Olga, email me with the names and emails.
Hi Ray, My fiance and I would love to try Equinox if you have any passes. Thank you.
Hi Ray
I am finally able to devote some long-needed time at the gym and would love to check out Equinox in Miami. Can you please share a VIP pass too please? Thanks!
I wanted to check out the equinox in downtown San Mateo ca for a week. Would you be able to email me a VIP week trial pass? Thanks so much, tammy
Definitely interested In a vip membership at equinox! 🙂
Hi Ray,
I’m looking at new options in the Dallas area and would love to check out the Highland Park Equinox. I know I’m pretty late to the game, but a VIP trial would be much appreciated if you have any left.
HI Ray
I wish to join Equinox 63st in NYC there seem to be no promos now..do you have any other ideas how to save…? And is there ANY chance that you have a VIP pass for me?
????? Olinka
Hey Olinka, it shows that you’ve already joined Equinox before so I’m not sure if you’re eligible. I sent you a link anyways, so you should be able to check out that location.
Hi Ray, thanks for the helpful tips. I am looking into NYC 78st. I have never been a member. Do you have any extra VIP passes still available?
Hey buddy. Great article. Could I have a trial Equinox pass? I live 1 blk away from one. hvcortez@mac.com
Hi Ray,
If still available, I would love a VIP trial pass to the Equinox in San Mateo, CA! Many thanks, Tami
Hi Ray!
Moving to NYC tomorrow and want to make sure that Equinox is worth the money before i decide to join. If you could send me a free VIP trail, I’d greatly appreciate it! Thanks so much.
If you will attend their classes then it’s worth it… especially when you go often. If you’re not already in the habit of working out it could be quite the expense if you end up never going. Just sayin’
Hey Ray!
I’m staying in L.A. for a month on a work project. I really need a gym & the closest is Equinox. If you have any VIP passes left, I would great appreciate it. Thanks!!
Vivian
Hey Ray I’m in LA visiting from NYC. Might you have an extra Equinox West Hollywood Trial Membership for me?
Let me know how to proceed
Hernando Cortez
Sent from my iPhone
HI Ray,
Thanks for all your advice. I’m eager to get started. Do you have any VIP trials?
Best!
Hey Sophia, you should be getting an email from Equinox tomorrow or Monday on how to start your trial.
Hey Ray,
I’m looking forward to trying this gym. Do you have any more VIP passes?
Thanks
Kaitlin
Hey Kaitlin, No problem. I can get you setup with a trial. I’ll email you.
Hi Ray,
Do you have any VIP trials available still? I’d like to try the Irvine location. Thank you so much.
Robert
Hey Robert… check your email. You’ll be getting contacted by someone there at the gym to get you setup.
Please remove me from your email list.
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Hey Ray, looking to try out Equinox on Pine St in SF, do you still have any VIP trials? It’d be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Yeah, I do. Just send me your email address.
May I also have one Ray? Thank you very much– I submitted my name/email.
Ray- I’d like to try the one here in NY while I’m here, would you happen to have one for the Location on Park Ave in NY 10016?
I would also like one if available. Thanks!
Hi, Would you please send me a VIP Trial Membership link too? Thinking about joining Equinox in Encino, CA. Tx
Hi Ray. Lookking tgo join here in Los Angeles, but I can seem to get a corpoate or friends and family deal. I also have an AMEX plat. Can you help me sure a membership?
Yeah, no problem. I can make sure you get get the best deal and take advantage of any promotions that may be going on. Just email me your first and last name and I’ll have my membership advisor each out to you to help get you started!
I have been offered the same exact deal that is listed on the website. Can you do any better? Please let me know what, if possible.
Hi Ray,
Me and my wife would like to try out Equinox and looking for VIP passes,Would be glad if can you please send the passes to us if you have any left..
I have sent my email address in the form.
Thanks
Ravishankar
Also i work at an Mortgage company in Tyson square and have an AMEX card, hope i can get more deals on it.
Thanks
Ravi
Hey, looking into joining Woodland Hills or Encino, have any trial memberships? Also, do you know which corporate discounts are available (what companies participate)? What is the discount for getting 2 memberships? What is the pay in full discount? Is there a student discount?
Hello Ray, interested in joinging the West LA Equinox. Do you have any VIP trials available?
Thanks!
Hey Jeff, I just sent you a VIP invite… check your spam in case it ended up there.
Hey Ray – I’m so glad I found this article! I’m thinking of joining Equinox. Any VIP trial memberships still available?
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Hey Ray, I’m interested in a VIP trial in New York on 92nd street if you have more available. I sent you my information.
Hi Ray
I’m looking to join Equinox in Irvine, would be great if you can send me a VIP trial membership if possible? Thanks so much
Hi Ray
I’m looking for a VIP pass to try out Equinox in Irvine, would be awesome if you can send me a pass. Thanks a lot!Dominic
Hi Ray,
I’m looking for a VIP pass to try out Equinox in Downtown LA, would really appreciate it if you send me some.
Thanks!
hey if you have any free trials i’d appreciate it. 42nd st bryant pk thanks.
Hi Ray,
Do you have any VIP trial memberships / one-week passes left (for the NY Park Ave location)? Sent you my name and email address. Thanks!
Manny
Hi Ray,
Can I get a VIP pass to try out Equinox in Tysons Corner, Va. if possible?
Thanks,
Jay
Hi Ray. Can u Hook me Up with A Trial in nyc? Thanks
Hi Ray, Do you have any one week VIP trials for San Mateo, Ca. Equinox.
Hi Ray,
I saw this post from last year, and hope that you still have a 7-day trial to give out. Please let me know. I submitted my email and full name already. Thanks so much!!
Yi
Hi Ray,
I’m looking for a VIP pass to try out Equinox in the Encino Location would really appreciate it.
Thanks!
Hi Ray,
New Year’s Resolutions…. I’m looking for a free trial at Equinox New York if you have any left! Thank you for your article!
Hi Ray,
Can you you please send me 2 VIP trial memberships for me and my friend.
Thanks,
Angie
Hi Ray, I’d really appreciate a VIP pass to the Palo Alto Equinox if they’re still available. Thanks and thanks for the great tips!
Hey Ray!
Thanks for the VIP pass to try out Equinox!! Will definitely keep your membership guide before I sign the contract! Great blog btw
Hi Ray,
Was wondering if you have a VIP trial pass I can use. Thanks!
Aileen, Did you already get a trial for Equinox? If not please send me an email or fill out the form below and it’ll email me directly. I’ll send you a link to start a trial membership. Thanks for your interest.
Hi Ray,
Do you still have any VIP trial pass available?
Thank you for the very helpful tips!
Whenever I call Equinox, they sound little snobby and unwilling to negotiate, but maybe negotiating in person would be better.
Was wondering if you have a VIP trial pass I can use. Thanks!
Thank you for your advice. It helps people a lot who want to join the gym. I am thinking about joining equinox before I experience it. I have been around a gym close to my place many time but got no time to feel it. May I have free trial. Appreciate it.
Hey Cliff… what location are your wanting to join? If you fill out the form on this page with your name and email I can get you a trial.
Hey Ray! Looking for to sign up at Equinox (Hollywood). Any trial memberships left? Thanks in advance Ray!
Antoine
Hey Ray i am considering to get a equinox membership in New York. Do you still have VIP trial pass or trial passes left? I would like to try out before i pay the membership fees. Thank you Ray! I appreciate it:)
Hey Ray!
My girlfriend and I would love to try the Sunset Plaza Equinox! Any possibility of getting us a VIP trial membership?
Thank you in advance!!!
Interested in trying the trial membership at equinox if you can help! Thank you!
Hi, Ray,
Anyway I can get a VIP trial membership to the Equinox in Marina Del Rey?
Thanks a ton!!
Desi