Great in-house education, feels like the hunger games - Personal Trainer Equinox Employee Review

3.0
4 Dec 2025
Recommend
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Pros

-Great in-house education for free or discounted -Great for resume -Opportunity to grow - but at a slower pace, due to high rates for PT and depending on how many trainers your club house already

Cons

-Little community that smaller gyms tend to have -Tend to hire many trainers at once, can feel like the hunger games -Mandatory meetings, that you must go to even if you have no clients when you are starting which for people who commute from far away still need to come to face to face -Comission is low

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

free gym membership your own office

Cons

Sales quotas can be aggressive, and there is constant pressure to hit monthly targets regardless of market conditions. Success often depends heavily on club traffic, lead quality, and location, which can make performance feel inconsistent. Long hours and weekend availability are frequently expected, especially during promotional periods and month-end pushes. Compensation can fluctuate significantly if sales goals are missed. Management styles vary greatly by club; some locations offer strong support while others can be highly numbers-driven. Administrative tasks and CRM follow-up can become repetitive and take time away from building member relationships. High turnover among advisors can create additional workload for remaining team members. Advancement opportunities exist but can be competitive and sometimes unclear. The focus on sales metrics can occasionally overshadow the hospitality and member experience aspects of the role. Corporate initiatives and promotions can change frequently, requiring advisors to quickly adapt messaging and sales strategies

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