Fitness in 2024: gym with prestigious price tag opens its doors

No more waiting for your neighbor to finally finish his set on the leg press, no malodors or awkward encounters in the locker room. This week, New York's fitness world welcomes its newest gem. Complete with custom-made walnut benches, AI software and biometric screening technology. And of course you pay for that too…

Continuum Club is not your average gym, the founders describe it as an exclusive 'wellness social club'. The space, housed in the historic Archive Building at 666 Greenwich Street in New York. With an exclusive membership of up to 250 people, the club promises to offer a unique experience to a select group of people. The monthly subscription costs? $10.000. (€9.237). 

And why spend your hard-earned money on this? Easy; science. New members, who are currently on a waiting list, are welcomed with an extensive biometric scan. This scan includes blood sampling, analysis of sleep patterns and direct monitoring of heart rate, steps and blood pressure via wearable equipment. The data obtained is then processed by the company's advanced AI system, which uses it to create a tailor-made training program for each member.

Himalayan salt sauna 

The measly $10.000 per month also gives you access to a range of holistic amenities, including cold plunge pools, Himalayan salt saunas, IV and oxygen therapy. After training you can enjoy a free coffee, tea or juice in the lounge area. You might spot a celebrity while you sip your protein shake…