History
The first Equinox Fitness location opened in New York's Upper West Side on September 23, 1991. In 2006, Related Companies purchased the Equinox Fitness from North Castle Partners And JW Childs Associates. The original owner was the Erricos family. In 2008, Equinox brought Pure Yoga to The United States from Hong Kong, and operates it separately. The two brands do not cross promote each other.
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