Does not value employees - Personal Trainer The Perfect Workout Employee Review

1.0
13 Jan 2023
Recommend
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TPW is a terrible place to work and does not value its employees. They set up shop in some of the most expensive areas but then pay their employees slave wages. These clients are paying over $500/mo for 2 20-minute workouts a week, yet they pay their employees barely over minimum wage. The studios are usually in office-type buildings and they are BLEAK. No amenities. If you ask where all of the money goes - they'll tell you "oh we spend so much money on marketing". PLEASE. They don't even give out holiday bonuses. Really? Not even a $5 Starbucks card? The owner is a quack job and you better believe he has a very expensive home in one of the most expensive parts of San Diego. Yet I could barely pay my rent. Go figure. STAY AWAY!!

Cons

Everything is a con with TPW

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The Perfect Workout Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. After reviewing our compensation plan, we have found it to be generous compared to other companies in our industry. Trainers are compensated a base pay above minimum wage and rewarded for performance. They are also provided opportunities to grow their income with commissions and bonuses leading to much higher wages. We do appreciate your candor and will take your feedback into consideration moving forward. If you would like to provide any additional information, please email dana.wiltshire@theperfectworkout.com.

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5.0
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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.
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.

Cons

• 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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