Thoughts on Equinox Fitness?

Soul of Sol · 12-22-2006, 04:32 PM

Has anyone ever been a member of or been an employee at Equinox Fitness? I have an interview at their San Francisco club next week as a trainer and would like some impressions. Pay, atmosphere, pressured to prospect, etc.
Also, what are your views on NESTA? I'm trying to research a national certification I can get, problem is imma broke brotha. And Nesta is on my immediate price range.

Thanks in advance and Happy Holidays!

Doublebase · 12-22-2006, 04:38 PM

I thought this thread would be about riding horses.

**P-funk** · 12-22-2006, 06:46 PM

I worked there for 4 years in NYC.

get the NSCA certification. They are partnered up with Equinox.

**Dale Mabry** · 12-22-2006, 06:55 PM

NESTA is ok, but it isn't that cheap. You can take the NSCA or NASM for that same price, you just need to buy the book. You have more leverage with those 2 certs and, as P-funk said, it usually paid for if you pass.

**P-funk** · 12-22-2006, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

NESTA is ok, but it isn't that cheap. You can take the NSCA or NASM for that same price, you just need to buy the book. You have more leverage with those 2 certs and, as P-funk said, it usually paid for if you pass.

they didn't pay for it all (the cert that is). They may now, I don't know. About 4 months before I quit, to move to AZ, Ivonne and I got our CSCS becasue they had just formed the partnership and we were allowed to sit for the exam at a discounted price (which was nice).

Oh any big gym, Equinox pays really well....health insurance if you are full time, they have lots of conitnuing education, and bring in guys like Boyle and Lee Taft to do seminars (for a reasonable rate). That last part alone was the best to me.

High profile clients means lots of money for training. The clients, being high profile, are usually very type A. Don't know about San Fransico, but in NYC, people don't put up with to much shit. If you can get people results, you are going to fill up your book real quick!

**Dale Mabry** · 12-22-2006, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

About 4 months before I quit, to move to AZ, Ivonne and I got our CSCS

Really? I was unaware of that, congratulations on your success.

**P-funk** · 12-22-2006, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

Really? I was unaware of that, congratulations on your success.

I took the test the same day you did dick head.

dude, I feel like I killed OSP. I feel like it died yesterday.

**Dale Mabry** · 12-22-2006, 07:20 PM

How?

Also, I am going to get chinese food, what should I get?

**P-funk** · 12-22-2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

How?

Also, I am going to get chinese food, what should I get?

I gotta go train someone. I will explain later. Maybe in an email......It has to do with all the marketing and business develop I am going to do for someone else...that isn't us...that isn't OSP. I feel like it got killed.

roast pork lo mein.

maniclion · 12-22-2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

How?

Also, I am going to get chinese food, what should I get?

White rice.

**Dale Mabry** · 12-22-2006, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by maniclion

White rice.

F that mess, I'm gettin' po frie ri.

maniclion · 12-22-2006, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

F that mess, I'm gettin' po frie ri.

You li' beef? Fine we beef now!

**Dale Mabry** · 12-22-2006, 08:01 PM

If you got beef then, eat a pork chop.

maniclion · 12-22-2006, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

If you got beef then, eat a pork chop.

We no poke chop, poke chop soul foo kitchen 2 door down...

**Dale Mabry** · 12-22-2006, 08:07 PM

It was a lyric, guess it without googling it.

maniclion · 12-22-2006, 08:50 PM

Mine was a spoof of a spoof from the Fugees....

Soul of Sol · 12-22-2006, 08:58 PM

Thanks for the advice. The Equinox in the Bay Area is in the Financial District, pretty much Type As there. I want to learn as much as possible, so I will take your advice and get NASM or NSCA. My nutrition knowledge sucks, mainly because I am an ecto with a superfast metabolism, and I am on that "seefood" diet.

So will they hire me without a cert and give me the 90 day grace period to attain one like Ballys and 24HourFitness? The Ballys interview sucked, by the way. The first thing he said to me was " So how are you going to prospect people off the floor?" It was all about sales, depressing.

Cheers.

**Dale Mabry** · 12-22-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by maniclion

Mine was a spoof of a spoof from the Fugees....

1-2-3-4 Coolio

You typically get a grace period, sol.

**P-funk** · 12-22-2006, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soul of Sol

Thanks for the advice. The Equinox in the Bay Area is in the Financial District, pretty much Type As there. I want to learn as much as possible, so I will take your advice and get NASM or NSCA. My nutrition knowledge sucks, mainly because I am an ecto with a superfast metabolism, and I am on that "seefood" diet.

So will they hire me without a cert and give me the 90 day grace period to attain one like Ballys and 24HourFitness? The Ballys interview sucked, by the way. The first thing he said to me was " So how are you going to prospect people off the floor?" It was all about sales, depressing.

Cheers.

you will have to prospect the floor at equinox also.

the thing is that the clientle there is really upscale and there is more of an opportunity to get people to sign up for training. Out of ten new member leads, you may turn 3 of them into clients.

**Dale Mabry** · 12-23-2006, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

you will have to prospect the floor at equinox also.

the thing is that the clientle there is really upscale and there is more of an opportunity to get people to sign up for training. Out of ten new member leads, you may turn 3 of them into clients.

That is very good. he gym I am at is full of Dr.'s, lawyers, business owners, etc. Out of 10 prospects, you may sign .2 up. It really boggles my mind, people in this area are cheap.

**P-funk** · 12-23-2006, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

That is very good. he gym I am at is full of Dr.'s, lawyers, business owners, etc. Out of 10 prospects, you may sign .2 up. It really boggles my mind, people in this area are cheap.

yea, that is what they tell you......3 out of 10.

Probably closer to 1 or 2 out of 10. It isn't to hard though. The people at Equinox are a pretty easy sell for PT.

Soul of Sol · 12-23-2006, 03:26 PM

Hmm, what happens if you don't make your sales quota? What is their criteria for hiring? Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be prepared fro the interview.
Thanks again.

EQ/EX · 04-13-2009, 07:30 PM

As a Former Mgr. of 4.5 yrs.,,,,this Company is a horrible place to be employed. No one should waste their efforts on this company. They have no regard for their staff or members. The Long Island clubs are proof to how mis-managed the company is. In the last year there has been a rotating door of staff, anyone with "clout" in the industry was either forced out or fired. I, myself was "exceeding goals;" however,they decided to move me out, by creating an "issue" for accomodating a member, that the GM knew about. The company is now operating w/unknown/newbie instructors & staff. creating a different environment that is neither educational or worth what the membership fee is per month...

EQ/EX · 04-13-2009, 07:46 PM

As a Former Mgr. of 4.5 yrs.,,,,this Company is a horrible place to be employed. No one should waste their efforts on this company. They have no regard for their staff or members. The Long Island clubs are proof to how mis-managed the company is. In the last year there has been a rotating door of staff, anyone with "clout" in the industry was either forced out or fired. I, myself was "exceeding goals;" however,they decided to move me out, by creating an "issue" for accomodating a member, that the GM knew about. The company is now operating w/unknown/newbie instructors & staff. creating a different environment that is neither educational or worth what the membership fee is per month...

EQ/EX · 06-14-2009, 07:57 PM

Equinox is the worst company in the fitness business to work for. They are not honest & treat the staff horribly. They pressure for #'s which is o.k., get you to produce etc., then pull the rug out from under you. Life extpectancy is 3yrs. The company prides itself on Disposable income & disposing of staff..

soxmuscle · 06-15-2009, 01:32 AM

I agree, all these types of gyms are lame.

**I Are Baboon** · 06-15-2009, 08:31 AM

My wife recently spoke to a trainer at our gym. She asked the trainer about the protein bars they sold. He said not to buy any because they were crap. Gotta love it.

12-22-2006, 04:32 PM	#1
Soul of Sol Solar Entity Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Milky Way and L.A. Posts: 159 Photos: 4	Thoughts on Equinox Fitness? Has anyone ever been a member of or been an employee at Equinox Fitness? I have an interview at their San Francisco club next week as a trainer and would like some impressions. Pay, atmosphere, pressured to prospect, etc. Also, what are your views on NESTA? I'm trying to research a national certification I can get, problem is imma broke brotha. And Nesta is on my immediate price range. Thanks in advance and Happy Holidays!

12-22-2006, 04:38 PM	#2
Doublebase Lightweight, Ya Buddy! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 7,322	I thought this thread would be about riding horses. "A child does not learn to squat from the top down -- in other words, he does not suddenly make a conscious decision one day to squat. Actually, he is squatting one day and makes the conscious decision to stand." - Gray Cook Last edited by Doublebase : 12-22-2006 at 04:56 PM.

12-22-2006, 06:46 PM	#3
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,699	I worked there for 4 years in NYC. get the NSCA certification. They are partnered up with Equinox. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

12-22-2006, 06:55 PM	#4
Dale Mabry Moderator Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 14,335 Photos: 10	NESTA is ok, but it isn't that cheap. You can take the NSCA or NASM for that same price, you just need to buy the book. You have more leverage with those 2 certs and, as P-funk said, it usually paid for if you pass. If sense were common, everyone would have it. 4/2007-Current 75th Ranked most popular image 1 spot behind Prince's bulge...

12-22-2006, 07:20 PM	#8
Dale Mabry Moderator Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 14,335 Photos: 10	How? Also, I am going to get chinese food, what should I get? If sense were common, everyone would have it. 4/2007-Current 75th Ranked most popular image 1 spot behind Prince's bulge...

12-22-2006, 08:01 PM	#13
Dale Mabry Moderator Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 14,335 Photos: 10	If you got beef then, eat a pork chop. If sense were common, everyone would have it. 4/2007-Current 75th Ranked most popular image 1 spot behind Prince's bulge...

12-22-2006, 08:07 PM	#15
Dale Mabry Moderator Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 14,335 Photos: 10	It was a lyric, guess it without googling it. If sense were common, everyone would have it. 4/2007-Current 75th Ranked most popular image 1 spot behind Prince's bulge...

12-22-2006, 08:50 PM	#16
maniclion Cartographer of the Mind Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mens Incognita Posts: 20,433 Photos: 10	Mine was a spoof of a spoof from the Fugees.... "We are like tenant farmers chopping down the fence around our house for fuel when we should be using Natures inexhaustible sources of energy — sun, wind and tide. ... I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that." Thomas Edison: In conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone

12-22-2006, 08:58 PM	#17
Soul of Sol Solar Entity Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Milky Way and L.A. Posts: 159 Photos: 4	Thanks for the advice. The Equinox in the Bay Area is in the Financial District, pretty much Type As there. I want to learn as much as possible, so I will take your advice and get NASM or NSCA. My nutrition knowledge sucks, mainly because I am an ecto with a superfast metabolism, and I am on that "seefood" diet. So will they hire me without a cert and give me the 90 day grace period to attain one like Ballys and 24HourFitness? The Ballys interview sucked, by the way. The first thing he said to me was " So how are you going to prospect people off the floor?" It was all about sales, depressing. Cheers.

12-23-2006, 03:26 PM	#22
Soul of Sol Solar Entity Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Milky Way and L.A. Posts: 159 Photos: 4	Hmm, what happens if you don't make your sales quota? What is their criteria for hiring? Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be prepared fro the interview. Thanks again. Last edited by Soul of Sol : 12-23-2006 at 03:26 PM. Reason: ...mi knot spiel gud..

04-13-2009, 07:30 PM	#23
EQ/EX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greenvale NY Posts: 3	equinox Jobs As a Former Mgr. of 4.5 yrs.,,,,this Company is a horrible place to be employed. No one should waste their efforts on this company. They have no regard for their staff or members. The Long Island clubs are proof to how mis-managed the company is. In the last year there has been a rotating door of staff, anyone with "clout" in the industry was either forced out or fired. I, myself was "exceeding goals;" however,they decided to move me out, by creating an "issue" for accomodating a member, that the GM knew about. The company is now operating w/unknown/newbie instructors & staff. creating a different environment that is neither educational or worth what the membership fee is per month...

04-13-2009, 07:46 PM	#24
EQ/EX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greenvale NY Posts: 3	equinox Jobs As a Former Mgr. of 4.5 yrs.,,,,this Company is a horrible place to be employed. No one should waste their efforts on this company. They have no regard for their staff or members. The Long Island clubs are proof to how mis-managed the company is. In the last year there has been a rotating door of staff, anyone with "clout" in the industry was either forced out or fired. I, myself was "exceeding goals;" however,they decided to move me out, by creating an "issue" for accomodating a member, that the GM knew about. The company is now operating w/unknown/newbie instructors & staff. creating a different environment that is neither educational or worth what the membership fee is per month...

06-14-2009, 07:57 PM	#25
EQ/EX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greenvale NY Posts: 3	Equinox is the worst company in the fitness business to work for. They are not honest & treat the staff horribly. They pressure for #'s which is o.k., get you to produce etc., then pull the rug out from under you. Life extpectancy is 3yrs. The company prides itself on Disposable income & disposing of staff..

06-15-2009, 01:32 AM	#26
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 10,045 Photos: 10	I agree, all these types of gyms are lame. Age: 20 \| Height: 5'7" \| Weight: 150 lbs \| Penis: 12 inches

06-15-2009, 08:31 AM	#27
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,942 Photos: 4	My wife recently spoke to a trainer at our gym. She asked the trainer about the protein bars they sold. He said not to buy any because they were crap. Gotta love it.

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