As a knowledgable trainer, it makes you question our industry - Anonymous employee Equinox Employee Review

1.0
9 May 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Of all the commercial gyms, it pays the most - High-net worth clients - It could be worse — I could've worked at LA Fitness or 24.

Cons

- I met a lot of trainers who didn't know their shoulder from their as*hole and were all-in-all morons at their job. I felt bad for their clients. - There's a lot of favoritism when it comes to handing leads; none of which has *anything* to do with "ability to train," "knowledge," or "program-design skills." - It's hard to get fired. Yes, this is a "con" — people who display gross negligence will never leave. - The company values the dollar over the client. - And much much more.

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Cons

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