In the heart of Greenwich Village, a gym is making headlines—not over how much sweat it produces but rather for its jaw-dropping costs. The Continuum Wellness Club has membership fees as high as $10,000 per month, which justifies its designation as the world’s most expensive gym. For anyone who wonders where marble meets medicine, this place does.
The Continuum isn’t like any other gym. On the inside, it sounds more like a space movie set than your stereotypical workout room: AI-assisted weight machines and customized resistance tools to make the most out of every repetition. This is just not a home for antiquated treadmills and rusting dumbbells. Members also get the services of personal trainers with elite credentials, many of whom have already worked with professional athletes and celebrities. Every session is personalized, using deep biometric data to construct an exercise as unique as the individual performing it.
Beyond the machines and trainers, Continuum takes fitness classes to a whole new level. Ditch the standard spin or yoga class for “Mind-Body Alchemy,” which melds strength with mindfulness, or “Primal Dynamics,” a class meant to tap into natural movements challenging body and mind alike. It’s a new paradigm in fitness tailored for people who settle for nothing but the best.
But what really makes this gym stand out is the recovery and wellness aspect.
Outdoors, members can cool off after a workout in hydrotherapy pools, detoxify in infrared saunas, or indulge in deep tissue massages that rival treatments from world-class spas. There’s nutrition counseling to ensure they fuel their bodies correctly and dedicated relaxation zones with soundscapes to help them unwind. At Continuum, exercise isn’t just about breaking a sweat but a pathway to peak performance in whatever one does in life. So why does it have to be $10,000? Well, to some, it’s not just having the best equipment or having the best trainers.
It’s the exclusivity. This is where CEOs, celebrities, and other high-achievers come to work out and make connections. A community of health-conscious, like-minded individuals who believe in wellness and networking. It’s a place where each moment is worth spending a range of amenities and personal attention to detail one can afford.
Not everyone, of course, thinks exactly that. The club recently opened itself up to members in November. Some more skeptical critics have gone onto its social media pages calling the business a facility all shtick and not a very good gym.
“To me, not a gym. It’s a liquorless bar, and with what weight? You can dub it a biohacking facility, but you can go buy all of this same stuff for a couple of thousand bucks and take care of yourself.”.
Yet for the dedicated members of Continuum, the club is more than a place to work out; it’s about signing on for a high life. Developing an atmosphere where members are a part of something, from regular workshops to social and wellness sessions, is a place where the enthusiasts don’t train- they thrive.
So, is it worth $10,000 a month? The answer may be yes for those with deep pockets and a passion for health and luxury. For others, it is an eye-opener of how far people will go to pursue the ultimate in fitness. It comes down to what one values. Would you pay for it?
