THE CHECK-IN
TRY THE CONTRALATERAL DEADLIFT.
PREP CHICKEN PASANDA.
This recipe, courtesy of MunchFit, Equinox’s London cafe partner, is rich in flavor while still feeling light and nutritious. Indian pasanda spice mix provides an earthy sense of depth—if you can’t find it, feel free to swap in regular curry powder. Light coconut milk makes for a creamy texture that’s lower in fat, while cauliflower rice replaces regular basmati rice.
INITIATE EXCITATION TRANSFER.
“Trying new things in the bedroom can help keep the spark alive—but trying new things out of bed is just as important,” says Justin Lehmiller, Ph.D., Kinsey Institute research fellow, resident expert at Lovehoney, and host of the Sex and Psychology Podcast. Research shows that couples who try new activities together in daily life are more passionate because the excitement from these activities can carry over into the bedroom, Lehmiller explains. “It’s called ‘excitation transfer.’” For example, you might take an Equinox+ or virtual cooking class together, or pursue something else that’s not part of your normal routine.
BUILD A MIND PALACE.
In The Mind Palace, a meditation on Equinox+, Headstrong creator Michael Gervais explains a strategic technique called loci (Latin for ‘place’) to help you set up your own mind palace. “This technique uses imagination and spatial memory to help you retain and recall information,” says Gervais. “With practice, you can have access to your stored skills, knowledge, and memories in real time.” To do it, you’ll create a three-dimensional picture in your mind of a place, real or imagined. Learn more here.