KING Strength — Local services in Metuchen

⚠️ TL;DR: Extremely unprofessional coach – think twice before signing up here.

I paid for 1-on-1 private sessions, but within just three sessions, I experienced: Three last-minute reschedules, twice because he had to “cover for another coach”—even though I was a paying private client. Sessions consistently shorter than promised: only 34, 42, and 50 minutes, with warm-up bike time eating into each. No personalization despite handing him two pages of detailed goals and background—ignored completely. Lack of attention: chatting mid-session, not counting reps, rarely correcting form.

👉 If this is how they treat private clients, I can’t imagine how little attention the semi-private and group class members get.

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My experience in detail:

Session 1 (34 mins): • He moved it last minute from morning to afternoon—likely double-booked. • I handed him a printed summary of my goals and background. He barely looked at it. • After 3-min bike time, immediately threw me into 3x12 kettlebell and dumbbell sets. • I struggled with breathing and form to finish those 3x12; no correction was offered. • When I said I was near my limit, he ended the session early. No cool-down, feedback, or guidance.

I texted him afterward. He replied, “First week is for calibration.” I gave him another chance.

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Session 2 (43 mins): • Slightly better—he mentioned breathing—but mostly distracted, chatting with others while I trained.

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Session 3 (50 mins): • The only session that lasted the full duration, but included 6 mins on the bike. • Still distracted, very little programming logic, adjustments, or real engagement.

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Session 4 (never happened): • Originally set for last Friday, canceled 30 mins prior—said he had to cover for another trainer. • Rescheduled to Tuesday (today). Canceled again this morning—same short notice, same excuse. • That made it 3 cancellations in 4 scheduled sessions. I was never late or absent.

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💰 What am I paying $110/session for? • If I just wanted someone to watch while I lifted weights or counted reps, free YouTube videos would be more useful (he didn’t even count reps). • If I wanted remote form correction and programming, my previous online coach charged just $25 per session and provided: • Video tutorials before every session • Live form correction • Session debrief and progress tracking • Even modern AI apps are more responsive, structured, and helpful than what I got here.

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🚫 This isn’t a matter of “style,” it’s a lack of professionalism

I’ve worked with private coaches before and understand that different coaches have different styles. This is not about style — it’s about the complete absence of responsibility, structure, and basic professional standards: • No prep before sessions • No use of client-provided materials • No attention to actual physical capacity or form • No rep tracking or progression • No respect for schedule or training continuity

It felt like the coach was just “getting it over with.” I wouldn’t recommend this...

BIG SCAM!!! BEGINNERS STAY AWAY!!! BROKE MY BACK!! Don’t waste your money here!!!! This gym is only for advanced pro level people. They only have strength training, which I liked and that’s why we went in the first place. We were recommended this gym by a very dear friend who speaks highly of this gym. But she is a pro. We went and there was an initial assessment. Assessment is a set of exercise they ask you to do. They only ask if we had any injuries, for which we said no. And our first exercise was TRAPBAR DEADLIFT (with 65 pounds). And then couple of more. After the assessment, as per the website they are supposed to recommend if we are suited for their group class or not. They told us we are good for group class. But we told them that we are beginners and wanted to focus on right form, so they said we can take one SPT per week along with group class. They have two types of classes - group class and semi private training (SPT), for which we were not able to figure out the difference. For the time we used to go they had same number of people in both types. Even the attention was same and there was no added advantage in SPT. Just charging way more for SPT. They don’t have any Personalised plan for anyone. They have a set program for everyday which is uploaded on the app, you go to the gym after you book a class (even after paying the membership) and then follow the program from your phone. If you have any questions/concerns the trainer on the floor will address that. I told them my body is stiff and it’s way too hard for me, they kept on saying you will get there. And just after two classes I sprained my back. I wasn’t even able to walk properly. When I complained to them in the next session, they said someone name ERIC will call me to see me but that never happened. Me and my husband wasted $500 for 4 SPT session (we took only two and then this happened). And their amazing customer service is they are not even apologetic for the way they have behaved. When I asked for refund saying that it’s just 2 sessions we took and now my back is not well, I can’t take more session. The person replies on message (doesn’t have even courtesy to call and check) use it or lose it. SO DAMN RUDE!!!!! I would never recommend...

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