Bethesda Actually

We managed to grab a few pictures through the wire of the ground floor of the new Equinox fitness center building.  There’s a lot of construction material in there at the moment but the concrete floor looks to be pretty much in place.  I’m guessing this is going to be a relatively open plan space in the front, with reception and entrance foyer?  The swimming pool must already be somewhere underneath that solid concrete floor?  How fantastic will that be when it opens?!

With it being such an exciting new development, we’ve decided to chart the (external – and later internal) progress of the new Equinox fitness center building in downtown Bethesda (0r, as their slogan goes: “It’s not fitness.  It’s life”).  We’ll add a new set of images each week now that the outside of the building is more than just a metal framework.  The top picture shows a close-up of the frame that will hold in place the all-glass facade (see concept image here).  At this stage of the development, we expect the building to change considerably on a weekly basis – so keep watching with us and see it take shape!

Also coming soon is the pre-sales office (below), slightly further down Woodmont next to what used to be Levantes.

Here’s a quick heads-up of what Bethesda folk can expect as a member of the new Equinox fitness center when it opens later this year (there’s even an iPhone app in there!):

• Kiehl’s Since 1851 amenities in the locker rooms and for sale at The Shop

• Schwinn Authentic Cycling Performance bikes, exclusive to Equinox

• MYEQ iPhone App exclusively for Equinox members with which you can track your workouts, set goals and favorite classes

• Chilled eucalyptus towels to refresh you during your workout

• Innovative Group Fitness programming, and state-of-the-art equipment

The new membership office will open this Spring.  Thanks to Equinox Bethesda for sending this information.

We have previously reported that Equinox fitness will be opening in downtown Bethesda by the end of the year. Now it seems that the state of the art establishment is looking to staff up. Equinox is hiring both managers and sales staff for their Bethesda location. This is really good news in this tough economic environment and one of the nice perks of the job is that you get complimentary use of the gym. You can get additional details here.