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The Exercise Coach - Bettendorf

Personal trainer · Le Claire, IA · reviewed since 2022

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%88+51.7Reliability 26%78+20.3Value 15%68+10.3Experts Score= 82Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#30 of 32 life coachesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 6%
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · 2 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
Aug 2026latest review

The Exercise Coach - Bettendorf at a glance

Google reviewers rate The Exercise Coach 4.8 out of 5 based on 25 reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Customers frequently describe the 20-minute sessions as efficient, noting that coaches provide professional instruction, modify exercises for safety, and offer consistent encouragement to help clients build strength and improve posture. A recurring criticism in low-star reviews is that the cost of ongoing personal training is unaffordable, forcing some clients to transition to less supervised group workouts from an exercise board.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 25 Google reviews (13 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: August 28, 2026.
  • Service: Life Coach serving Le Claire, Iowa.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other life coaches

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.

Satisfaction88Reliability78Craft & service–Value68Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 88 (median 99)Reliability: 78 (median 99)Value: 68 (median 83)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyLife Coaches median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.The Exercise Coach - Bettendorf: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.The Exercise Coach - Bettendorf: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.B
78
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.The Exercise Coach - Bettendorf: 68/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.B
68
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.The Exercise Coach - Bettendorf: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 71.–
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Star ratings

25 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars2496%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star14%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 13 written reviews

  • Praise7100%
  • Complaints00%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price00%
  • Reasonable3100%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude343%
  • Speed & response229%
  • Honesty & trust114%
  • Would recommend114%

What customers talk about

We read 13 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The instructor is very professional and push you to the next level.”
  • “The workout is quick, but you leave knowing did something great for your body.”
  • “I have been going to the Exercise Coach for over a year and can honestly say I feel much stronger, more toned and have a lot of energy!”
  • “I would highly recommend Exercise Coach.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Recent reviews

ElizabethLocal Guide · 118 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

My 20 minute workouts have become an important part of of my care for self. Movement is easier now. The one on one coaching makes it possible to safely push myself to complete the workouts doing the best and most possible.

Personal training
Susan2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★

I have been going to the Exercise Coach for over a year and can honestly say I feel much stronger, more toned and have a lot of energy! It’s so easy to schedule two, 20 minute workouts weekly and the staff is wonderful! Give it a try.. you won’t regret it😊💪

MaryLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

I started coming here in February as an out if shape 64 year old. I am an OR nurse and just did not feel strong enough to do my job. I would have lower back pain if scrubbed in all day. 8 months later, I am stronger and do not have lower back pain. My core is stronger, and I have lost inches, I don't weigh myself,…

Victoria8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

The coaches are all friendly and knowledgeable. They encourage you every step of the way! The entire concept of this program is incredible! Every session challenges me and I feel my joints and muscles getting stronger. In my opinion, it's the safest way to workout and build back strength.

Brenda6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 years ago★★★★★

The coaches are great, the modify an exercise if I’m having a problem. They watch me to make sure I’m doing everything correctly, so that I don’t hurt myself. Getting a good workout in 20 min is awesome.

Stacie2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

The coaches are very encouraging. The workout is quick, but you leave knowing did something great for your body.

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Elizabeth WittLocal Guide · 118 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elizabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My 20 minute workouts have become an important part of of my care for self. Movement is easier now. The one on one coaching makes it possible to safely push myself to complete the workouts doing the best and most possible.

  • Services: Personal training
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you Elizabeth!

Dan Hansen2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The instructor is very professional and push you to the next level.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you very much Dan!

Valerie Rumler3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Valerie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Just when I want to stop she keeps me going by her positive input.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you very much Val, we love being a part of your fitness journey!

Susan Bush2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Susan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have been going to the Exercise Coach for over a year and can honestly say I feel much stronger, more toned and have a lot of energy! It’s so easy to schedule two, 20 minute workouts weekly and the staff is wonderful! Give it a try.. you won’t regret it😊💪

Response from the owner · Edited 2 years ago

Thank you Susan, we appreciate your review and feedback!

Jennifer Witzel3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jennifer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I can’t say enough positive about the staff!!

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thank you Jennifer, we appreciate you as well!

Ann Louise Tague6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ann has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I started The Exercise Coach in October. I was very excited to begin the program with the intention of gaining strength. All of the sessions to learn the machines with a coach went so well, the coaches were wonderful, then I got to the last training session where I had to do the exercises from the board. I couldn’t afford to keep a personal trainer so those that do group work from a board. This session was way different than all the others. It had me pushing way harder than I ever had. Needless to say the next day my leg muscles were so sore I could barely walk. 3 days later I was supposed to go again and my muscles were still a mess. I was afraid to go. My whole mindset had been destroyed.if doing the board workouts with the trainer right there would do this to me how could I possibly keep doing this on my own? I went in and talked to the trainers and they were very sympathetic about my fears. I told them I mentally couldn’t continue. They told me they would speak to the owner to forgive the contract. As I expected the owner did not care and I was charged for the month in the future. It was a sad and defeating experience.

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Ann Louise, I am very sorry for your experience and I do care about your fears and concerns. Our goal is to help you meet your fitness goals. I completely understand how you may not want to do the group training as the workouts are not as personalized as one on one session. I was able to forgive as much of the contract as possible but it’s a process as paperwork has to be filed and submitted. I still believe you have some unused sessions that I offered to be changed to one on one sessions that way we can help guide you and help you determine the appropriate force to apply so this issue won’t happen. That offer is still on open and I can extended the time frame in which you can use them.

Mary Beth JonesLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I started coming here in February as an out if shape 64 year old. I am an OR nurse and just did not feel strong enough to do my job. I would have lower back pain if scrubbed in all day. 8 months later, I am stronger and do not have lower back pain. My core is stronger, and I have lost inches, I don't weigh myself, but everything fits better. My posture is better, and I feel good. I would highly recommend Exercise Coach.

Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Mary Beth thank you very much! We love seeing the progress you have made, keep up all the hard work.

Victoria Woods8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Victoria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The coaches are all friendly and knowledgeable. They encourage you every step of the way! The entire concept of this program is incredible! Every session challenges me and I feel my joints and muscles getting stronger. In my opinion, it's the safest way to workout and build back strength.

Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thank you Victoria, We are happy you love it just as much as we do!

Brenda Wilson6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brenda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The coaches are great, the modify an exercise if I’m having a problem. They watch me to make sure I’m doing everything correctly, so that I don’t hurt myself. Getting a good workout in 20 min is awesome.

Response from the owner · 4 years ago

Thank you Brenda, great job and effort during your workouts!

Stacie Haack2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stacie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The coaches are very encouraging. The workout is quick, but you leave knowing did something great for your body.

Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thank you Stacie! We love helping you feel great…you’re putting in great work!

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