REAL - Personal Trainer Equinox Employee Review

1.0
14 Nov 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility in schedule. Co workers, some of them. Atmosphere, sometimes. EFTI (free learning), depending on Proctor, invaluable.

Cons

This is a real post from someone who has ten years experience at Equinox - all of it a waste. Their policies? A JOKE. Their motto? A JOKE. Their rules (depending on who it’s for and where it’s coming from), A JOKE. THEIR MOTTO, WHERE FITNESS IS LIFE? THE BIGGEST JOKE OF ALL. To be an employee at Equinox is to play Survivor without the tv cameras mixed in with Kindergarten, if you can imagine that. The trainers there run the gammet from highly qualified to stupidly unprofessional, and let’s not even mention the revolving door which is called employment at this company. They let good people go and they let bad people stay. If you are obnoxious, ugly, fat, gay or don’t know your forehead from your heal in terms of training, by all means, look for employment here. If you’re qualified, have a love for helping people, are educated in anatomy and physiology, and have a feel for program design that is progressive and can actually get your clients results, your tenure here will not last more than 6 months unless you’re a deviant, deranged or retarded, WHICH I AM. However, that doesn’t mean this isn’t a real post.

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5.0
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Pros

Free Equinox membership. Easily one of the biggest perks. You get access to a premium gym that normally costs hundreds of dollars per month. Health and fitness environment. You're surrounded by people interested in wellness, and many coworkers are into fitness. Customer service experience. Great resume builder if you're moving into hospitality, sales, banking, or corporate roles. Professional atmosphere. Equinox expects a polished appearance and high-quality service, which can help build professionalism. Networking opportunities. Members often include business owners, executives, and professionals in West Palm Beach. Relatively straightforward work. Most duties include greeting members, answering phones, checking members in, updating accounts, and keeping the lobby organized.

Cons

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2.0
23 Jun 2026
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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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