Fun place to work, amazing place to workout, but expect to live there. - Tier I Personal Trainer Equinox Employee Review

4.0
Sep 18, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

The free membership is worth the work. The other employees are all very cool. If you are obsessed with fitness and want to constantly continue learning new techniques, it is a great place. Every week they hold tutorials and seminars on various fitness related procedures. Trainers like to booze it up so be ready to get hammered a lot. When your not at the gym, you're at the bar with all the people from the gym, so make friends with your fellow trainers.

Cons

Expect to be poor for the first three to six months while you ramp your business and you will be at the gym fourteen hours a day during that period.

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Cons

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Pros

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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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