The Mirage of Equinox - Certified Personal Trainer Equinox Employee Review

2.0
31 July 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

*Very Smart trainers work here and can help you start your brand *Teach you interesting techniques and how to fix movement patterns *Great way to network and build clientele

Cons

*Corporate uses the quantity over quality method for hiring and getting trainers in This often leads to a high turnover rate and a lack of clients being fed to new trainers *The environment has become a lot more stressful with the way leadership has been introducing and restricting what trainers can do *Trainers are supposed to only workout at their assigned location and can find difficulty venturing to other locations *EQX sells you on that you are the master of your own schedule but really you are not *The rookie trainers often do not get fed enough leads because of how much they are hiring people *A lot of great trainers have left since leadrship/managment/corporate has become more strict with how they want trainers to operate their time and schedule as well as EQX's pay revisement they had 1 year ago *Most trainers have one foot out the door so many new trainers start hearing the negative things about the company and how they treat the trainers and the Front Desk staff

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5.0
11 June 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
23 June 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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