Polished on the Outside, Rotting Within - Electrical Engineer Life Fitness Employee Review

1.0
4 Aug 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The people are pretty nice.

Cons

This company markets itself as a tech-forward, wellness-driven, innovative paradise with "world class" facilities, "industry-leading" innovation, and a culture built on collaboration. The reality? Regularly clogged toilets, outdated tools, and a culture of dysfunction. Compensation is below average. Many advertised perks fall short of expectations. Considering the company’s new slogan “Inspiring the world to work out” one would expect some sort of fitness-related perk like an on-site gym, wellness perks, or even gym membership reimbursement. The PTO policy is outdated, rewarding company loyalty over career experience. Opportunities for professional development are minimal. There is no structured career path and whatever “goals” system or other new HR program that gets rolled out is just another checkbox in a long list of hollow initiatives that are never fully realized. Leadership appears detached from day-to-day realities. Decisions are frequently made without adequate planning or clear understanding of long-term impact. Over the years, downsizing has stretched teams thin while expectations remain unchanged, leading to burnout. Lab space and resources have been significantly reduced, making it increasingly difficult for engineers to meet the same expectations with fewer tools and support. The culture follows the logic that it’s more cost-effective to put out fires that keep happening rather than preventing them. When things go wrong, it becomes an all-hands situation that derails current project to patch urgent issues only for the same problems to repeat down the line. Over time, it stops being surprising and becomes part of how the company operates.

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5.0
9 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I’ve really enjoyed my first 60 days at Life Fitness / Hammer Strength. The people are genuinely collaborative, supportive, and passionate about what they do. There’s a strong sense of pride in the products and the brand, and it shows in how teams work together internally and with customers. Seeing firsthand how the equipment is designed, engineered, and tested has been impressive and reinforces the quality and long-term value behind the brand. I’ve also appreciated the opportunity to connect directly with key accounts and valued partners early on, which has helped me quickly understand customer needs and how the organization supports their success.

Cons

Like any large, global organization, there’s a lot to learn and many stakeholders to navigate early on. The pace can feel fast at times, especially while onboarding into multiple systems and processes, but that’s expected and comes with the territory.

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1.0
5 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Not much. The employee benefits are decent.

Cons

Pretty toxic work environment. Management does not appreciate the employees yet expects 50+ hours work a week. Criticism prevails with no positive reinforcement for good work.

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