Fellow trainers and kind clients are the best part, Leadership is lacking - Personal Trainer The Perfect Workout Employee Review

3.0
2 June 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Studio trainers are kind, fun to work with and always willing to help - Most clients appreciate your insight and are genuinely thankful for you - Challenging workout that improves and elongates lives - Facility Managers are very team-focused and have your back - Branded Nike shirts for daily uniform (varying shades of blue) - Recent investment in branding has FINALLY given us the digital face lift we desperately needed - Certification is a mix of in-studio shadowing, written tests and practicals - You don't have to do any cold calls, Facebook marketing generates leads and you focus on referrals from your clients - Remote team of Client Experience Coordinators handle a great deal of Introductory Session communication on our behalf

Cons

- Difficult to support yourself on this pay without a partner or a second job - No PTO - No matching 401k - Hard to take time off/get shifts covered - Very high turnover - Studios are pretty shoddy and reside in run-down buildings - Repetitive meetings each week and month - Decisions made at the top (by people who haven't trained in years) disrupt your ability to work effectively and your happiness with this career - Nutrition arm of the company is a complete mess with a lack of accountability at the top - Not enough emphasis on growth and being career-minded through the Professional Mastery Program - Internal systems crash during peak hours rendering them useless and forcing studios to wing it with client settings - Reporting practices/rules are so rigid that you will be penalized for losses that aren't yours at all - Business model has just changed from 2 clients an hour to 3 so it will be very assembly line in nature and rushed, resulting in less of a relationship with the client

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The Perfect Workout Response
6y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback! We appreciate hearing about your experience and are glad to learn that you enjoyed working with your coworkers and clients. Your thorough feedback is vital in helping our company grow and make better decisions. So, thank you for your advice, even if it is not a positive reflection on us. When large business decisions are made many factors come into play. The biggest and most important factor is the way it will impact all of our employees. We often have to make long term business decisions that may bring challenges in the short term. However, we believe that our whole company will feel the positive impact. We appreciate your time with The Perfect Workout and wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors!

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5.0
16 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I work with a truly amazing team. I feel like the company values are in line with my own. I think the executive team is innovative; I also feel they truly listen to individual team members and take into account their experience when making decisions.

Cons

For my role, this is not a particularly high-paying job.

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The Perfect Workout Response
4mo
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for being part of The Perfect Workout team for so many years. We’re incredibly grateful for your long-term commitment and the perspective you bring. It means a great deal to hear that our values align with yours and that you feel supported by your team and leadership. Creating an environment where people feel heard, respected, and included in decisions is something we care deeply about, and feedback like this reinforces why we do what we do. We truly appreciate everything you contribute and are thankful to have you as part of The Perfect Workout community.
3.0
23 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great environment for socialites. The company provides training and certification in house.

Cons

Poor pay. Inconsistent hours. Questionable personal training methodology

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