Not The Perfect Workout - Personal Trainer The Perfect Workout Employee Review

3.0
21 June 2020
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Pros

Can pretty much make your own hours. Nice coworkers.

Cons

No investment in trainers continued education, this is more of a sales job than a Personal Trainer job. Pressure from Regional Management to get refferals and getting inactive clients to become active clients. The company doesn't invest in its self, each studio is left to its on for studio upkeep. If another trainer refers a client into the studio for their "Free" introduction session and you are the one who trains the client and gets the client to purchase a package of workouts you the trainer gets nothing for the referral but the trainer who referred them in get the referral bonus. Upper management pretends to actually care about your ideas and needs, however keep your ideas to your self because upper management will take your ideas and implement them and you will get no credit. If you are a Personal Trainer and looking to train clients and actually help them achieve their fitness goals this is not the place for you. Also 90% of the trainers that work at The Perfect Workout are NOT national certified Personal Trainers, they are certified to teach only The Perfect Workout "Slow Motion Strength Training". The company also holds trainers responsible for client weight loss to be able to get their bonuses however the company has the client sign a client agreement that the company takes no responsibility for client weight loss. So the company keeps its money weither the client losses weight or not. However the trainers gets no bonus unless they produce a 10lbs weight loss. Also, most all studios are located in old abandoned locations or old malls that have little to no foot traffic keeping rent for the studios low. The company doesn't invest in its studios or trainers. Also, their are no real opportunities of advancement with this company. The most one could be is a Facility Manager (studio manager) and that position is just a glorified trainer. 90% of the clients are senior citizens.

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The Perfect Workout Response
5y
We appreciate your feedback and we apologize you had a negative experience working for The Perfect Workout. We strive to create several opportunities for our employees to grow professionally and personally, including promotion and career advancement opportunities. We are always looking for ways to improve, which is why one of our company core values is Kaizen, the philosophy of continuous improvement. Furthermore, selling our services is an important aspect for us to successfully complete our mission, Revolutionize the Way People Exercise. We provide you with substantial sale tactics and training for you to become a successful personal trainer during certification. You’re right that most of our personal trainers don’t hold a national certification since we don’t require it. As you mentioned, we certify our personal trainers in house, so they are a Certified Personal Trainer with The Perfect Workout. This allows us to provide all the tools our personal trainers need to successfully train our clients through our unique slow-motion strength training method.

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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.

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The Perfect Workout Response
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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.
2.0
25 July 2025
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Pros

• The clients are genuinely a joy to work with and often the most rewarding part of the job. • The workout method is unique and structured, which some clients respond well to. Though, it is not the single best workout method for everyone as the company likes to claim it is. • You’ll learn fast—mostly because you’re expected to handle a lot right away.

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• Heavy micromanagement, even for experienced trainers and supervisors. There’s very little trust in staff decision-making. • Pay is low and roles are part-time only, but you’re expected to give full-time availability and energy. • Constant turnover makes it hard to build a stable, consistent team environment. • Advancement opportunities are limited, and even leadership roles come with minimal added compensation or autonomy.

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The Perfect Workout Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re truly sorry to hear that you felt this way during your time at The Perfect Workout, though we’re glad to know you enjoyed working with our members. We value the dedication and hard work of all our trainers, and we’re always looking for ways to improve the support we provide to our team. We do offer both full-time and part-time opportunities across our studios and strive to ensure our compensation remains competitive within the fitness industry. Our workouts are rooted in scientifically evidence-based methods designed to help clients achieve safe and effective results. While we aim to provide strong guidance and support, our intention is never to micromanage. We are highly invested in the growth and success of our team members and work hard to foster an environment where trainers can feel both supported and empowered in their roles. Your feedback is important to us and will be shared with leadership as we continue working to make The Perfect Workout a rewarding place to grow your career. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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