Personal Trainer - Tier III Trainer Equinox Employee Review

4.0
20 June 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Best education and training for personal trainers! No other company offers the knowledge and exposure that Equinox does. Also, best pay ever for personal trainers. You can make a killing at Equinox if you are a full time trainer, in other words, doing around 100 sessions a months. Not to mention the Training Team is amazing. Great culture and brotherhood.

Cons

100% commission job. Lead allocation is never reliable. Favoritism thrives and some trainers get way more leads than most other trainers. Also, your hustel has to be huge to acquire full time status. In other words, expect to work 10 to 12 hour days 6 days a week. Also, the worst benefits ever, virtually no benefits. Although the Training Team is amazing, the general team and membership advisors need to get on the same page, it could be a hot mess at times.

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Cons

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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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