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The Pack - Sports/Strength/Conditioning

Personal trainer · Absecon, NJ · reviewed since 2021

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 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%99+30.5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 100Not enough data for value, 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.100SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#3 of 94 personal trainersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 98%
5.0 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · 6 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
May 2026latest review

The Pack - Sports/Strength/Conditioning at a glance

The Pack offers strength, conditioning, and sports-specific training in Absecon, New Jersey, with a perfect 5.0 rating from 115 Google reviews. Customers frequently describe the facility as clean and welcoming, noting that the trainer provides personalized instruction, proper form correction, and varied workouts suitable for different skill levels. Reviewers highlight the convenient class schedules, the supportive community atmosphere, and noticeable improvements in physical performance, with no recurring criticisms evident in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 115 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 114 Google reviews (107 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: May 21, 2026.
  • Service: Personal Trainer serving Absecon, New Jersey.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other personal trainers

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: satisfaction and momentum; weakest: craft & service.

Satisfaction100Reliability99Craft & service99Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 96)Reliability: 99 (median 96)Craft & service: 99 (median 99)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyPersonal Trainers 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 Pack - Sports/Strength/Conditioning: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.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 Pack - Sports/Strength/Conditioning: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
99
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.The Pack - Sports/Strength/Conditioning: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 87.–
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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 Pack - Sports/Strength/Conditioning: 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: 72.–
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Star ratings

114 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars114100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 107 written reviews

  • Praise9996%
  • Complaints44%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend4544%
  • Staff & attitude3433%
  • Quality & results1111%
  • Honesty & trust77%
  • Speed & response33%
  • Communication22%
  • Price & value11%

What customers talk about

We read 107 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I would recommend the pack to anyone looking to get into shape!”
    “I recently had the pleasure of working with Carlos and I cannot recommend him or this gym highly enough.”
  • “The class schedule is super convenient with multiple times to choose from, and it’s always a friendly environment.”
  • “The combination of expert training, a great community, and top-notch equipment makes it a standout choice in the area.”
  • “I’ve been going to the pack since the beginning of August and I can honestly say Carlos has helped me regain my endurance and muscle definition.”
  • “Fast forward to now, and I’ve dropped fat, built real muscle, and feel stronger—physically and mentally—than I ever have.”
  • “I was a beginner when I came and the instructors walked me through the moves ensuring I had a strong burn but didn’t injure myself.”
  • “His personal training sessions are extremely reasonably priced, and flexible with my schedule.”

People customers mention

  • Carlos 37 reviews

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

Recent reviews

Ryan4 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Great gym with an awesome community. Carlos is a great trainer who keeps everyone motivated and pushes you to improve. Highly recommend The Pack

CJLocal Guide · 38 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Was dropping in from out of town - it’s a beautiful facility and had an awesome time working out. Very grateful to Carlos for providing the opportunity!

Alexandra7 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

I’ve been going to the pack for about 5 months and have seen a great change in my body. Carlos is great, he makes sure your form is right, will modify if you have any injuries, and demonstrates every workout so you don’t need any experience. The class schedule is super convenient with multiple times to choose from,…

Reasonable price
Gissell5 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

I’ve been going to the pack since the beginning of August and I can honestly say Carlos has helped me regain my endurance and muscle definition. The environment is very welcoming and Carlos is very helpful when learning new workouts. I would recommend the pack to anyone looking to get into shape!

Brian2 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★★★★★

Training at this gym has been a total game-changer for me. When I first started, I was out of shape, low on energy, and honestly didn’t feel great about myself. Fast forward to now, and I’ve dropped fat, built real muscle, and feel stronger—physically and mentally—than I ever have.

EmmanuelLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

Great gym with rewarding workouts created by Carlos. By far one of the premier gyms in South Jersey!

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 115 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Team members customers mention
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Ryan Baruffi4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great gym with an awesome community. Carlos is a great trainer who keeps everyone motivated and pushes you to improve. Highly recommend The Pack

CJ FitzgeraldLocal Guide · 38 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews CJ has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Was dropping in from out of town - it’s a beautiful facility and had an awesome time working out. Very grateful to Carlos for providing the opportunity!

Alexandra Hickman7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alexandra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’ve been going to the pack for about 5 months and have seen a great change in my body. Carlos is great, he makes sure your form is right, will modify if you have any injuries, and demonstrates every workout so you don’t need any experience. The class schedule is super convenient with multiple times to choose from, and it’s always a friendly environment. I always leave feeling like I got a great workout. Highly recommend!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Gissell Garcia5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gissell has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I’ve been going to the pack since the beginning of August and I can honestly say Carlos has helped me regain my endurance and muscle definition. The environment is very welcoming and Carlos is very helpful when learning new workouts. I would recommend the pack to anyone looking to get into shape!

Brian Ortiz2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Training at this gym has been a total game-changer for me. When I first started, I was out of shape, low on energy, and honestly didn’t feel great about myself. Fast forward to now, and I’ve dropped fat, built real muscle, and feel stronger—physically and mentally—than I ever have.

Emmanuel CastilloLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emmanuel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great gym with rewarding workouts created by Carlos. By far one of the premier gyms in South Jersey!

Justin Fiedler1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Justin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The Pack is a fantastic gym for anyone serious about fitness or looking to take their workouts to the next level. The combination of expert training, a great community, and top-notch equipment makes it a standout choice in the area. Highly recommend

Pablo Bermudez2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Pablo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

As someone with a busy work schedule and full-time parenting responsibilities, this gym gives me the flexibility to work out whenever I want. Plus, with a little soccer area for the kids, they can play while I get my workout in

Branden Rowell6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Branden has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My 11 year old son has been going to The Pack for a month now. Los has been amazing in his development as he focuses and concentrates on training movement and building an athlete from the ground up. My son’s biggest issue was weakness in the core and missing a burst or acceleration while running. I was most impressed with the focus on technique and form of athletic movement. Here at The Pack he is starting to properly learn how to use his body and increase his ability!!

Alicia Gregas6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alicia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I started at The Pack in 2020 & to this day, everything I’ve learned about the gym, from my form, to my own ability & strength, I credit to Carlos. When I started going there, I was only doing cardio, some strength training, but was pretty clueless of what I was capable of. I had no confidence going into the gym on my own because I didn’t even know where to start. When I started coming to The Pack, Carlos pushed me every session, some sessions I left barely able to walk out but almost every single time I left I felt so accomplished & so proud of myself. There was one day that I came in & he gifted me a pair of training sneakers to let me know how proud he was of me & I appreciated that more than he’ll ever know. He made me work so hard, I became the healthiest version of myself, which went beyond physical health. At the time, I didn’t have childcare which conflicted with me coming to the gym but he made sure I didn’t let that be an excuse & allowed my kids to tag along so I could still get a workout in each week. I was there for over 2 years & while I am not currently coming to The Pack at the moment, he has played a huge role in my eating habits, gym routine & overall health, to this day. I know I can still text him to this day for gym or nutrition advice & he would answer right away. Grateful for The Pack & everything Carlos is doing for anyone who steps foot in there because he is not only knowledgeable, but he really goes above & beyond for his clients.

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Business details

  • Address: 235 E Waveland Ave, Galloway, NJ 08205
  • Website: thepackssc.com
  • Service area: Absecon, NJ