Not a good Career - Personal Trainer Equinox Employee Review

2.0
Feb 26, 2026
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Free membership and discounts. Friendly staff and members. Loved the trainings they did

Cons

Uneven and unpredictable working hours. Schedules can be inconsistent, especially when you're building your book of business. This makes income stability challenging early on. Difficult to build a client base. It can be hard to consistently secure clients, particularly given the high cost of training. High client pricing vs. trainer pay split. Clients are charged around $140 per session, but trainers only receive approximately $40 of that. Additionally, clients already pay roughly $300 per month just for membership, which limits how often many of them can realistically train (often no more than 2–3 times per week). Affordability limits frequency. Because of the premium pricing structure, many members cannot commit to consistent, high-frequency training, which impacts a trainer’s ability to maintain steady income. Management instability. At one point, the manager who was largely responsible for keeping the club operating smoothly was let go, which negatively impacted morale and overall operations.

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5.0
Apr 9, 2026
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Pros

Short hours. Free gym membershio and you can take the classes as well.

Cons

Sometimes too slow or at times way too many kids to handle by yourself.

2.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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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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