What It Was Like to Take Part in Equinox's Infamous $900 TRX Class

Focusing on Wellness Over Perfection

Taking part in intense exercise classes can seem glamorous, but it’s important we approach fitness from a compassionate perspective. My experience with Equinox’s infamous $900 TRX class taught me the value of tuning into my body’s needs and finding movement that energizes me.

Honoring Your Limits

When I first heard about the ultra-exclusive, ultra-rigorous TRX class, I felt drawn to test my limits. But once there, seeing others push past pain and exhaustion for the sake of ‘optimal’ performance, I realized I needed to listen to my body. If a workout leaves you depleted for days, can it really be serving your wellness?

Finding Fulfilling Movement

Rather than intense workouts that leave me drained, I’ve learned to seek movement that brings me joy and energizes me. A walk outdoors with a friend or simple yoga stretches can nourish me far more than punishing myself to keep up with an intense class. I strive to meet my body where it’s at each day.

Community Over Competition

While exclusive, results-driven classes like the $900 TRX workshop encourage internal competition, I’ve found so much more meaning in community-focused movement. I now opt for classes where the emphasis is on coming together rather than out-performing one another. The spirit of support and collective growth fills my cup so much more.

FAQ

What was the $900 TRX class like?

The TRX class was very intense and results-driven, focused more on pushing yourself to exhaustion than listening to your body’s needs. There was an air of exclusivity and competition rather than community.

Why did you decide to take the class?

At first I was drawn to the class to challenge myself and see what it was like to take an ultra-exclusive workshop. But it ended up teaching me the importance of more compassionate, community-centered fitness.

What made you realize it wasn’t for you?

Seeing people push themselves past pain and exhaustion in order to get ‘optimal’ results made me recognize the class was more about punishing yourself than nurturing wellness. I knew I wanted something different.

What kind of movement do you enjoy now?

I really enjoy activities like walking outdoors, gentle yoga, dance classes, and recreational sports that help me connect with my body joyfully. The focus is on celebrating movement rather than optimizing performance.

How has your perspective on fitness evolved?

My perspective has really shifted from thinking intense workouts were the mark of success to prioritizing movement that helps me feel energized, grounded, and connected to my body’s needs and wisdom. Those kinds of nourishing movement serve my wellbeing so much more.