The Best Opportunity in the Industry - Personal Trainer Equinox Employee Review

5.0
Oct 27, 2012
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Equinox members are all high earners and can afford personal training. The in house education, compensation, and bonuses are second to none. This is one of few fitness companies that provides affordable health insurance, 401k and other benefits most trainers don't get.

Cons

If you're the best in the industry, you will earn more money than anywhere else, however, more than half of the trainers earn less than 50k per year.

Explore other reviews about Equinox

5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Spa Management is professional and tends to employees needs. Encourages growth within the company and career wise.

Cons

The General management is continuously changing so credit for past performance is lost.

2.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
Business Outlook

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

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All