Trainer - Personal Trainer Equinox Employee Review

1.0
Mar 26, 2018
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Pros

Free gym membership, good coworkers. Decent continuing education platform despite glitchy tech. Good quality training equipment. Membership is unique and accomplished and can be fun and interesting to interact with.

Cons

1. Not realistic to consistently hit training goals. Pay is low, but high when compared to other large chain gyms. 2. Poor work life balance. 6 day work week at minimum to see any remote success. This does by no means guarantee success. 3. Disorganized management with high expectations of mismanaged trainers. 4. Floor shifts characterize trainers as gym cleaners and towel boys, detrimental to business when asking for $110/hour for T1 trainers. 5. Many mandatory unpaid meetings. 6. Many hours of unpaid administrative work. 7. Training is overpriced, trainers do not see fair percentage of session price ( maybe 20%/session) yet do 80% of the work to lock in the sessions. 8. Management treats trainers as “expendable resources”. 9. Members can be rude and have high expectations. 10. More of a sales job than a training job. 11. Extremely high turnover.

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5.0
Jul 5, 2026
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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

Pay is relatively low compared to the expectations and cost of living in South Florida. Many employees cite compensation as a downside. Can't call out sick.

2.0
Jun 23, 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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