Thursday, November 8, 2012

Sweating for Sandy Relief

Sweat here on Saturday for Sandy recovery.
Last week Hurricane Sandy ripped across the East Coast, destroying towns, flooding tunnels and streets, knocking out power lines, and turning the city that never sleeps into one quiet place. And that's only part of the story.

In Sandy's wake, we've heard about relief efforts from fundraising runs to where to volunteer, from the NBC telethon to companies donating proceeds to the cause. But for the most part, you couldn't really participate if you weren't in New York or doing some shopping. Not anymore. Chicago's four Equinox locations--Gold Coast, Highland Park, Lincoln Park and the Loop--are stepping up the plate this Saturday to host a "Share Your Strength" charity event. Co-hosted by the American Red Cross, the event will raise money for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

The deal: You donate at least $100 (or ask your friends to donate a dollar for every minute you plan to sweat) to gain entry with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross.

The return: You can sweat your way through a series of inspiring fitness classes on Saturday. All four Chicago locations have at least two classes they're offering. Take your pick of yoga, cycling or MetCon3; they're guaranteed to get the heart pumping.


The alternative: Snag a specially designed Strength tee at The Shop at Equinox to show your support. Perfect if you can't make Saturday's sweat sessions.

The classes: Members can check out the full list of donation classes online at equinox.com. Or we have it below, listed by Equinox location, studio room, class name, time it starts, time it ends, and instructor (which unfortunately is a little cut-off).

Lincoln Park
Main Studio
Sandy Benefit MetCon3
12:30
1:30
Jenn Hogg
Lincoln Park
Cycling Studio
Sandy Benefit Cycling
8:00
8:45
Julie Valenti
Lincoln Park
Yoga Studio
Sandy Benefit Yoga
1:00
2:00
Wade Gotwals






900 NM
Main Studio
Sandy Benefit MetCon3
12:30
1:15
Tonya Dugger
900 NM
Cycling Studio
Sandy Benefit Cycling
8:00
8:45
Jenn Hogg
900 NM
Yoga Studio
Sandy Benefit Yoga
12:00
1:00
Nicole Pamukov






Highland Park
Main Studio
Sandy Benefit MetCon3
11:30
12:30
Perry Denton






Highland Park
Yoga Studio
Sandy Benefit Yoga
12:00
1:00
Werner Martin






The Loop
Main Studio
Sandy Benefit MetCon3
11:00
11:45
Alex Blair
The Loop
Cycling Studio
Sandy Benefit Cycling
9:00
10:00
Brian Heckler


Ready to sign up? It's game on at your Equinox's front desk beginning today.

How are you getting involved in relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy? How were you affected by this superstorm?

Photo courtesy of Equinox.

2 comments:

  1. Thanks a lot for publishing the new good stuff for us. I’ll really get the great advantage from your good stuff.
    Jim

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  2. Yup, your post is another view through the window of nature. Hurricanes suck.

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