Houston Area - Personal Trainer The Perfect Workout Employee Review

1.0
Jan 1, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Gives proper training. No experience needed. You get free certification. Easy job to learn and you are not required to travel as a personal trainer for the client.

Cons

Starts as minimum wage. Does not give much promotion. The certification that they give can only be used within their own company. Just like other jobs in the area there tend to be superiority and racism. Makes it seem to look promising, but the longer you stay the more you realize that promotion only takes place if you have the right connections. No health benefits.

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The Perfect Workout Response
9y
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your concern, and compensation is so important to our company; that is by far our biggest expense. Although the pay does start at minimum wage, this is MUCH better than having to pay for certification like you do with other personal training companies. We are paying YOU to become certified! Furthermore, we offer many bonus incentives including: Staff Referrals, Client Referrals, Professional Development, and Nutrition Coaching opportunities along with room for advancement and growth within the company. However, we regret that you feel promotion opportunities are not granted fairly. We promote within, and in the last calendar year we opened 3 new regions with 18 new studios. We filled all of those positions by promoting from within the company. There are also leadership opportunities within the regions as Certification Supervisors, and there is no limit to how many levels you can arise in the Professional Mastery Program. We value our employees and want everyone to succeed. We only ever promote the most qualified applicants and offer as much transparency as possible to help our trainers trust our processes. In addition, we do offer health insurance to all employees who qualify by working an average of 30 hours per week.

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5.0
Jan 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I work with a truly amazing team. I feel like the company values are in line with my own. I think the executive team is innovative; I also feel they truly listen to individual team members and take into account their experience when making decisions.

Cons

For my role, this is not a particularly high-paying job.

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The Perfect Workout Response
4mo
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for being part of The Perfect Workout team for so many years. We’re incredibly grateful for your long-term commitment and the perspective you bring. It means a great deal to hear that our values align with yours and that you feel supported by your team and leadership. Creating an environment where people feel heard, respected, and included in decisions is something we care deeply about, and feedback like this reinforces why we do what we do. We truly appreciate everything you contribute and are thankful to have you as part of The Perfect Workout community.
2.0
Jul 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

• The clients are genuinely a joy to work with and often the most rewarding part of the job. • The workout method is unique and structured, which some clients respond well to. Though, it is not the single best workout method for everyone as the company likes to claim it is. • You’ll learn fast—mostly because you’re expected to handle a lot right away.

Cons

• Heavy micromanagement, even for experienced trainers and supervisors. There’s very little trust in staff decision-making. • Pay is low and roles are part-time only, but you’re expected to give full-time availability and energy. • Constant turnover makes it hard to build a stable, consistent team environment. • Advancement opportunities are limited, and even leadership roles come with minimal added compensation or autonomy.

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The Perfect Workout Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re truly sorry to hear that you felt this way during your time at The Perfect Workout, though we’re glad to know you enjoyed working with our members. We value the dedication and hard work of all our trainers, and we’re always looking for ways to improve the support we provide to our team. We do offer both full-time and part-time opportunities across our studios and strive to ensure our compensation remains competitive within the fitness industry. Our workouts are rooted in scientifically evidence-based methods designed to help clients achieve safe and effective results. While we aim to provide strong guidance and support, our intention is never to micromanage. We are highly invested in the growth and success of our team members and work hard to foster an environment where trainers can feel both supported and empowered in their roles. Your feedback is important to us and will be shared with leadership as we continue working to make The Perfect Workout a rewarding place to grow your career. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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