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The KING of Newsletters - September 2026

9/1/2026

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September is here, summer is winding down and routines are starting to settle back into place. 

Whether you have been consistent all summer or your schedule completely fell apart, this is a great time to reset. You do not have to wait until January to get back into a routine. Start now, keep it simple and focus on showing up consistently.
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Here’s what’s happening at KING Strength this September.
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Our New Fall Training Schedule Is Here

Our updated Fall 2026 schedule officially begins Monday, August 31.
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The new schedule creates a more consistent weekly structure, gives members additional opportunities to combine TEAM Training with Semi-Private Training and helps our coaches deliver better energy throughout the day.

Each TEAM Training day now has its own focus:
  • Monday: Squat Strength
  • Tuesday: Pull & Grip
  • Wednesday: Press Strength
  • Thursday: Unilateral Strength
  • Friday: Deadlift Strength
  • Saturday: Strength & Stride

Semi-Private Training will continue throughout the week by appointment. Please remember to schedule your sessions through the app before leaving the gym so you do not forget.
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If you are unsure which classes or sessions make the most sense for your goals, talk to a coach and we will help you build a realistic weekly routine.

September TEAM Training

September is the final month of Q3, which means our TEAM Training programming will shift into a realization phase.

After months of building strength through controlled tempos, longer eccentrics and isometric holds, September gives members an opportunity to put that strength to work.

Expect a combination of:
  • Heavier compound strength training
  • Loaded carries
  • Grip work
  • Kettlebells and landmine exercises
  • Athletic conditioning
  • Strength and endurance challenges
  • Reduced volume leading into KPI Week

This month will have more of a General Physical Preparedness focus. That means developing the broad physical qualities that help you handle training and everyday life more effectively.
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The goal is to become stronger, better conditioned and more capable without turning every workout into a random bootcamp.
READ SEPT 2026 PROGRAMMING BLOG POST

​Finish Q3 With KPI Week & Re-Assessments

At the end of September, we will close out the third quarter with KPI Week.

Our quarterly assessments give members an opportunity to measure progress, celebrate wins and establish new goals for the next training phase.

September’s performance markers will include:
  • Five-repetition maximum strength
  • Goblet squat endurance
  • Push-ups
  • Pull-ups or assisted pull-ups
  • Farmer’s carries
  • 60-second assault-bike sprint output
  • Plank endurance

Everything can be modified based on your current experience and ability level. You are not competing against anyone else in the gym. The objective is to establish your numbers, improve your technique and see how your consistency has paid off.

More details about testing times will be shared throughout the month.
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Strength & Stride Saturdays (NEW)

Strength & Stride is our new 90-minute Saturday training experience combining full-body strength work with a run afterward.

The running portion will be scalable for different fitness levels, so you do not need to be an experienced runner or a fast one to participate.

Some members may run continuously while others alternate between running and walking. The objective is to build endurance, enjoy training outside and finish the week doing something challenging with the KING community.

Just bring appropriate running shoes and be ready to move.

Saturday Morning Yoga

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Our All-Level Vinyasa Flow continues on Saturday mornings.

Yoga is an opportunity to slow things down, work on mobility and breathing and give your body an hour to move without worrying about weights, reps or personal records.

​We will be transitioning yoga to 8:00 AM so members taking the 7:00 AM training session can move directly into yoga afterward.

Semi-Private Training Reminders

Semi-Private Training is personalized coaching in a small-group environment. Your program is based on your goals, training history, experience and individual needs.
Because space is limited, sessions must be scheduled in advance.

Before leaving the gym, please make sure your sessions for the following week are booked through the app. If you need help finding an available time, speak with the coach on staff before you leave.
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Consistency becomes much easier when your training sessions are already on your calendar.
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We're Developing A New All-In-One Member App

We are continuing our transition off of Mindbody for scheduling, communication, programming and membership management.

This change will make it easier to manage your schedule, reserve sessions, manage your programming, and stay connected with what is happening at KING. All-in-one app.

Please be patient as we work through the transition. Instructions and updates will be shared directly with members, and our team is available if you need help accessing your account or learning the new system.

​You can download the apps and begin playing around with it in the meantime.
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Our trainers will be in contact with you throughout the month to help set up and migrate your account information over to the new system. Thank you for your cooperation!

​September Is the Perfect Time to Start

Back-to-school season can be chaotic, but it also gives us an opportunity to rebuild structure.

You do not need a perfect schedule. You need a plan that you can repeat.

For most people, that could mean:
  • Two or three training sessions each week
  • Scheduling sessions before the week begins
  • Going for a walk on non-training days
  • Prioritizing protein and hydration
  • Getting back to a consistent sleep schedule

Do not try to fix everything at once. Start with the smallest routine you can maintain and build from there.
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Four consistent months can completely change how you feel heading into 2027.

​Bring a Friend to KING

Training is always better with good people around you.

If you have a friend, family member or coworker who has been talking about getting stronger, moving better or finally returning to the gym, invite them to experience KING Strength.

When your referral becomes a member, they will receive $100 off their first month and you will receive $100 off your next month.

There is no limit to the number of people you can refer.

Help Us Grow Our Community

Ways you can help support:

1. Refer a friend, family member, co-worker to join the gym!
If you know someone who would benefit from training here, bring them in. Referrals are the backbone of our community and help us keep growing with the right people. As a thank you, you’ll get $100 off your next month, and they’ll get $100 off their first month. It’s a simple way to support us while helping someone you care about get stronger too.

2. Leave us a 5-star Google review!REVIEW US! Your feedback goes a long way in helping us grow as a small business and reach more people who are looking for the kind of training and community we’ve built here. Reviews build trust, tell our story better than we ever could, and help someone new take that first step through the door. If you’ve had a great experience, sharing it can genuinely make an impact

September Member Birthdays

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Monica Marria - 9/1
Morgan Ryan - 9/3
Charu Bakshi - 9/4
Aisha Muslim - 9/7
Terrence Cregg - 9/8
Charles Raimondo -9/12
Jackie Wu - 9/13
Rebekah Leo - 9/15
Shivani Nanda - 9/21
Deb Zupan - 9/22
Yun Zheng - 9/24
Ashish Deccannawar - 9/30
​Meaghan Kung - 9/30

Birthday Perk: Celebrate with 25% Off Merch 
Enjoy a special birthday month perk on us. Receive a 25% off discount code to use on any KING Strength merch order during your birthday month. Use it or lose it.

Email [email protected] to claim your birthday promo code. 
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​Let’s Have a Strong September

Whether you are returning after a busy summer, preparing for KPI Week or stepping into the gym for the first time, September is an opportunity to establish momentum.
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Schedule your sessions. Show up for yourself. Support the people training around you. Let’s finish Q3 strong and carry that momentum through the rest of the year.

Know your people.
Inspire confidence.
Nurture connection.
Grow stronger together.
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    Gerrick King is the founder and owner of KING Strength in Metuchen, New Jersey, where he helps busy adults build strength, improve health, and develop confidence through evidence-based training. With over 15 years of coaching experience, Gerrick holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Exercise Science, with a focus on performance enhancement and injury prevention. Throughout his career, he has worked with everyone from youth athletes and competitive lifters to working professionals, parents, and adults over 50. His coaching philosophy blends strength training, movement quality, conditioning, and long-term sustainability to help people perform better both inside and outside the gym. Beyond coaching, Gerrick has mentored dozens of fitness professionals, developed internship and coach education programs, and built KING Strength into one of the highest-rated strength training facilities in New Jersey. As a husband, father of two, endurance athlete, and lifelong student of human performance, he is passionate about helping people become stronger, healthier, and more capable for life.

    Areas of expertise:
    ​Strength Training • Body Composition • Performance Enhancement • Injury Prevention • Functional Movement • Conditioning • Coaching Development • Fitness Business Leadership • Long-Term Health & Longevity.

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