personal trainer

studio manager

fitness instructor

head coach

membership representative

A Typical Day at Work:
No two days at F45 ever look exactly the same, which is part of what makes the role exciting. A typical day involves balancing coaching support, member experience, sales, operations, problem-solving, staff communication, and community building across multiple studios. One minute you’re helping create an incredible class atmosphere, the next you’re troubleshooting schedules, supporting coaches, connecting with members, planning events, handling leads, or finding ways to improve the studio culture and business overall. The environment is fast-paced, people-focused, and requires a lot of adaptability and energy.
What I Believe I Learned:
Working at F45 taught me how to lead in a high-energy environment while balancing both business operations and human connection. I learned how important culture is in retaining members and building community, how to navigate difficult conversations professionally, and how to motivate different personality types. It also strengthened my skills in leadership, communication, conflict resolution, marketing, team management, and creating experiences that make people feel supported and seen.
Management:
Management in a fitness environment requires being hands-on, adaptable, and solution-oriented. Success often comes from leaders who are willing to step into any role when needed and who prioritize communication, accountability, and team culture. Because the environment moves quickly, strong leadership and clear expectations make a huge difference in how smoothly the studio operates and how supported both staff and members feel.
Workplace Culture:
The workplace culture at F45 is energetic, team-oriented, and community-driven. There’s a strong focus on motivation, accountability, and creating an environment where members feel encouraged and connected. The culture thrives when coaches and staff genuinely care about people and bring positive energy into the room. It can feel intense at times because of the pace and the high expectations, but it also creates strong relationships and a real sense of community.
The Hardest Part of the Job:
The hardest part of the job is balancing the emotional, operational, and physical demands all at once. Working in fitness means constantly managing people’s expectations, solving problems in real time, maintaining energy even on difficult days, and wearing many hats simultaneously. Because the work is so people-centered, it can also be emotionally draining trying to support staff, members, and business goals all at the same time.
The Most Enjoyable Part of the Job:
The most rewarding part of working at F45 is seeing the impact the environment has on people. Watching members grow in confidence, hit milestones, build friendships, and genuinely enjoy showing up for themselves is incredibly fulfilling. There’s also something special about the energy of a great class, the relationships built within the community, and the sense of being part of something that helps people improve both physically and mentally.

The only thing good was the actual work itself. I truly enjoyed coaching the classes, the freedom to choose music, and interacting with the members. Unfortunately everything else was terrible. The management was terrible, the workplace outside the class was toxic, the pay was low, the hours were inconsistent, and just like every other job in fitness, the management made sure you had very few hours to prevent any full time benefits. When I first applied, I was told there was some kind of bonus or commission, which I never ever saw. You're also subjected to a lot of corporate interference. Corporate would try to force the studio to some kind of arbitrary standard that didn't help with the business or improve with member relationship.

As a coach, I was frequently blamed for thing out of my control. If members didn't show up to my class, because they had other priorities, like their kids or families, well that was all my fault. And management made sure to let me know corporate was blaming me. I would frequently be instructed to do things that made me and the members uncomfortable, such as yell at middle-age soccer moms with the intensity like they were teenagers trying to get into a D1 college.

Ultimately, all the cons outweigh the pros by a large margin.

I’ve been working as a fitness instructor at F45 for over a year now, and I can genuinely say it’s been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career! The community here is vibrant and supportive, making it easy to connect with both fellow trainers and members. 

The F45 programming is fantastic—it's innovative and challenging, which keeps both instructors and participants engaged. I love the variety of workouts that are offered; there’s always something new to keep everyone motivated. The emphasis on functional training is not only great for building strength but also promotes overall well-being.

The atmosphere at F45 is electric! Each class is filled with energy, and seeing the members push their limits is incredibly inspiring. It’s fulfilling to help individuals reach their fitness goals and witness their transformations. Plus, F45’s commitment to creating a positive, inclusive environment makes every workout enjoyable.

Management is supportive and values continued education and growth, providing numerous opportunities for professional development. I’ve gained valuable skills as a trainer and feel empowered to bring my best every day.

Overall, working at F45 has been a fantastic journey. I highly recommend it to anyone passionate about fitness and looking to make a difference in people's lives!

I am a former trainer at F45 and I found myself feeling like I was more of a facilitator and a high school cheerleader than a real trainer.  Truth is, anybody could do this job because everything about it is automated. And because the workouts are planned from corporate I found myself struggling with the fact that there was no creative outlet or ownership associated with the workouts on my end. I felt like a robot. Same work out runs all day so if you have a long shift you get sucked into a time warp of high-intensity workouts and bad music.
Very important side note: you also will have times when you’re sure you work for a moving company because of the effort and time it takes to set up one of the F45 workouts.  None of the trainers like it and if you are a new trainer you will definitely be given night shifts because nobody wants them since that is when set up takes place. 
Having said that, if you are just getting into personal training I think f45 could be a good place to start getting your feet wet.

Profit driven and popularity contest work place. They do not want personal trainers. They want group trainers who can memorize and sell, sell, sell. There are absolutely no qualifications to be in management except to be liked by management and say you're interested. That's it. 
You are never just a trainer. You do it all there and wear many hats. This also includes using your social media or making your own account and using you as free advertisement. You do not get paid extra but it is mandatory you post every time you work.
If you like being used and playing puppet to management then apply at F45. Spend time there and work in management. It'll look great on your resume. Perhaps there are other locations that have good ownership/management but the Houston one does NOT. If I could report them, then I would. Still waiting on my last paycheck since they left me out on payroll.

there are great people working in the studios but the greedy franchisees ruin it. they treat employees like they're expendable and are then surprised when people quit. the business is failing because they're opening studios faster than they can keep up with. they're unable to retain employees due to lack of benefits (other than the free membership)

if you're a coach, it's a decent side gig since you aren't too involved with the franchisees. i wouldn't recommend working in a management/full-time position because franchisees are never satisfied and will let go of employees if the studio doesn't meet their ridiculous sales goals. managers are expected to make 40 cold-calls a shift, which is ineffective and unfulfilling work

This could just be my experience and some unfortunate timing played a role in my short time there. The training was okay, but it was rushed and wasn’t as in depth as a sales representative needed to be able to sell efficiently and effectively. They give you a couple appointments to prove yourself and see if you can sell, the problem is I wasn’t given enough information about the company itself and all its operations to sell to prospecting clients. Clients walked away because I didn’t have all the information at hand and it just made the appointments look unprofessional, thus decreasing trust. Unfortunately, this occurred with a majority of my beginner appointments, and they were a flop because these intricate questions were asked and I didn’t have the proper information at my disposal to answer it super quickly. 

It an easy go really, your experience will honestly completely depend on your manager, head trainer, and the clients. Coaching F45 clients is absolutely the best part of the job. Workplace culture depends on the owner and your fellow trainers so this varies from location to location. Hardest part of the job is heavy lifting, you may be required to lift and move upwards of 70lbs during your shift. Overall, easy job that pays ok without much potential for career growth. My recommendation is to stay here for as long as it serves you and use the experience or connections with clients to eventually grow your own career beyond this organization.

F45 is an amazing fitness model that attracts clientele from all walks of life, and forming relationships with the clientele is the biggest positive. However, management can range from amazing to horrendous, and that comes down to each franchise and how they are conducted. Little to no support from the corporate offices, it’s left almost entirely to the specific owners of each location and it really comes down to luck if you will have an amazing experience or a not-so-amazing experience. Get to know some members beforehand, ask them how the studio is run, get to know the trainers in the studio, and you’ll likely be able to judge how that studio is run.

This company is looking for robots that basically show up and do glorified house keeping and monitor groups of people doing poorly designed workouts . The owners of these franchises typically know ZERO about fitness and hop on the brand bandwagon to roll out these pre-designed workouts to the masses. What that means for clients: Injuries , overtraining, misunderstandings, poor retention.  What it means for trainers:  low wages, micromanagement and poorly designed workouts that you become responsible for as a “happy brand ambassador” . If you are 20 years old and have no clue what you are doing in fitness this is the job for you. If you are a Fitness Professional  who cares about the safety and health of your clients, and your own sanity don’t bother with this place.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Personal trainer 162 salaries reported	$29.81 per hour
Studio manager 18 salaries reported	$55,639 per year
Fitness instructor 122 salaries reported	$31.61 per hour
Head coach 16 salaries reported	$48,359 per year
Membership representative 3 salaries reported	$24.33 per hour

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