Fabulous staff, trainers and members. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Excellent cleanliness. Definitely a family atmosphere. Carolee and personal trainers are always willing to help. Panteas professionalism and friendly smile are always there to greet you.If youve ever considered joining a gym, dont hesitate any longer. Youll be glad you did!

The best place to excel your overall fitness level. The weekly programs Coach Carolee designs are for a perfectly balanced workout and she always adds twist to the workouts. My core is stronger than ever before, my running pace improved significantly from 11mins a mile to 8:30/8:50, my diet and appetite changed, lost a lot of belly fat, running injury free and all of that in just 6-7 months. You can go easy or test your limits in these workouts. Carolee pays close attention to everyone and their individual needs. The owners genuinely care about you and are very welcoming. Members I meet there have been going to Excel for years. Excel is going to exceed your goal, just listen to the trainers.

When you walk through the doors of Excel, the staff makes you feel like part of a family!Every staff member is friendly and takes the time to get to know you! Even through email, you get the same warm, caring feelings!

I’ve been coming to Excel Body Fitness for classes for years and it’s still a joy to walk through the doors! It’s such a positive place to release some stress. The staff is so encouraging, friendly & knowledgeable! The dedication that the staff has for their clients is amazing! They truly do care! You are not just another face to them. I love this gym! Keep up the great work!

My husband and I had such a wonderful first time experience with Ms. Perniciaro, she was very kind and professional. I strongly recommend this place.

If you need the one on one attention of working with a personal trainer but enjoy group fitness classes, Excel is your place. Carolee and Pantea get to know each member and make it a personal experience for all.

I have been a member for over 10 years and still enjoy my time at Excel. Its honestly what keeps me motivated to feel stronger, healthier, look younger, have more energy and help all my medical side of cholesterol etc. They even offer massage and let me tell you its the best you can experience! Excel is like family and the clients are so personal, polite and professional. The staff, trainers and members are what makes Excel - Excel :)

Extremely professional.State of the art fitness facility,

Been coming here for 6+ months. The members and staff are great, everyone really pushes you to reach your goals!

I absolutely love the staff at excel! Everyone is so genuinely friendly and helpful. Workouts are great, I love the versatility of it all! Layla, Tammy, Carolee and the other trainers are very professional but also friendly. I love that the workouts are challenging yet user friendly . I also love that each exercise has a modified version to cater to those who may have an injury. Awesome awesome awesomeness!

Great place to start your exercise routine! Very welcoming and encouraging for health and wellness! Love it there!

Great workouts and it is a personal training experience in a group setting,

I’ve had nothing but great experiences at this gym! The best in Cary for sure!!!

Quality and courteous staff, decent facilities for free weights. However, I canceled my membership months ago and recently had a $25 charge posted to one of my accounts. I am awaiting reimbursement, but customers be warned of this massive red flag.

If you live in the area and are not training here, you need to ask yourself “why not”.It feels like home whenever I walk in, Pantea and Layla smiles keep me coming in. Coach Carolee’s energy and dedication is top notch. I enjoy Layla’s yoga class as well. Love it here! I would highly recommend.

Everyone has been very helpful, encouraging and kind creating a welcoming environment for all levels and fitness goals.

I absolutely love Excel body fitness! They have such friendly helpful staff. Although challenging, I love the workouts and Carolee and the rest of the team are awesome! So happy With this business, I signed up for a year of fitness training.

The facility is very clean and the staff is friendly. The fitness classes are excellent and I highly recommend.

The owner truly cares about her people. She gets to know them and their needs personally, to make sure you are getting and maintaining the best workout for you!

I was so nervous about joining a gym but everyone at Excel made that easy. Everyone including front desk staff and the trainers are all very welcoming. Everyone is so personable and the trainers learn your name. I have been enjoying all the classes which are held at different times of the day making it easy for you to come when your schedule permits. The facility is new and very clean. The classes are different each time and you never get bored. I have only been going for 2 weeks so far but I already feel stronger and have been sleeping a whole lot better. Carolee does consultations with you to check in on your progress. This all went above and beyond my expectations of going to a gym. I used to dread going but since joining Excel I always look forward to the next class! Excel has made my first gym member experience an awesome one. Highly recommend!!

Aya’s positive energy and variety in Zumba moves is engaging and uplifting. Thank you

Great vibe! Great class and cool people!!Carolee is without a doubt the most committed and caring trainer, teacher, owner I have had the pleasure of knowing. She truly knows each and every member and truly cares!

Love working out here, couldn’t ask for a better place to go to :)

Excel body Fitnees is working very hard and diligent to keep its member health, safe and Happy! Come see and join. Best place to get a great workout!!!

Super friendly and excellent customer service!! Very clean, organized, and all the equipment you could need from machines, to free weights, to yoga! Highly recommend, already referred 3 of my personal friends!

Staff is always friendly and accommodating. The group workouts are very effective. A family-like community enviroment that helps me stay active and physically fit.

Carolee is an awesome instructor. She keeps her class motivated and makes sure that every student is doing the exercises properly.

I attend the 5:30 am class and it is incredible. The instructor is amazing. I had to stop my workouts due to a couple of surgeries. The trainer modifies the various excercises that work best for me and never makes me feel like I am holding the class back. I really enjoy the routines. It is the best gym I have ever joined, and highly recommend it to everyone. No matter what level you are, they work with you so you can reach your ultimate goal.

Excel is second to none!!! Carolee and Pantea are wonderful, supportive and inspiring mentors. The classes are excellent...just an overall wonderful place.

This fitness centre is amazing and the best with friendly environment. Front desk staffs are super friendly, I am always greeted with smile.The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and highly motivated. Wonderful Yoga classes. X-Series classes are fun but gruelling :).Great classes with best deal. I would recommend their classes to anyone wanting a great workout .

Have been a member for 2 years and love it. They keep pushing me every time to get better and helping me meet my goals. Trainers are great, Ive been working with Aaron who is incredible and really has helped my form, meet and exceed my goals and is always very positive while continuing to push me. Carolee is great and love Annette as well. Highly, highly recommend!😀

This is an amazing gym to get your strength on. Setting goals and smashing them with these amazing instructors and personal trainers! Highly recommend joining this family!

Excel Body fitness is not a typical gym; Its an instructor based training classes and you will feel being part of a big team rather a family of like-minded enthusiasts. Their tag line says ‘Give us your 60 minutes….’, and they are right, you just be there are part of the team. Every day is different here, the group training classes are awesome. I will definitely recommend to take a look at this before enrolling into a regular gym.

This is one of the best gyms I have ever been to. I hesitate to use the word gym in the first place, because they treat you like family here. I joined just a month ago and the front desk already knows my name. Layla is so sweet and talks me through each class and encourages me to try new ones and takes the time to explain each and everything.Peter is also a great trainer and is always there to text me reassurances when I am out of town. This close knit relationship they have with each customer is really the main reason they keep getting these high ratings.Thanks Excel for welcoming me and I am excited to start my journey with you guys.

I love Excel! Everyone is friendly and encouraging, helping you along in your fitness journey. They pay attention if you have any health issues that mean you need to modify the routines so you dont hurt yourself. Its a great place to workout. I recommend it for everyone, any fitness level.

Excel body fitness is an amazing and top class facility to improve your fitness. I am a beginner and I felt that the trainers are excellent with everyone including the beginners in the class. Anyone can join and benefit from the intense workout because they help you regain your fitness and attain your health goal.

Excellent! The group classes are great and the trainers are awesome. I always get a good workout.

Excellent facility. Owners and staff really care about their clients and show it. Very clean also. Highly recommend tis gym.

Serious fitness with a family flair!!I have been Excel member for over 3 years and I truly love it. I got introduced to the small group format work out here and I can never imagine going back to a traditional gym now. They have great instructors and classes are offered throughout the day. I love the x-series classes as Carolee (co-owner and trainer extraordinaire) is constantly changing the workouts. There is never a dull moment.The owners and the staff are very good at making everyone feel very comfortable.

Love this place. This place has helped me in achieving my goals and always encouraging me to look ahead in life. I love Carolee and her entire crew.She has a good mix of workouts which you will never get bored of. Love it!!!

I started going here about a month ago for the Zumba classes with Aya. I love the class and I love the new facility. They have great bathrooms and the gym is maintained really well.

Love to workout here. All you have to do is get yourself to the class and the trainers take care of the rest!!! Every trainer gives a personal attention. it is very much like a personal training in the group setting.

I was a gold member for almost two years. This is definitely the best gym Ive ever been to...The trainers and people both! :) Love love love their kickboxing classes. Best way to burn calories ever! Too bad I had to move out of state :( I would definitely join again if I ever move back there.

I love this gym! Ive been going to the Gold Classes for years and it has been life-changing. I feel stronger and healthier than when I was in my 20s. The staff is wonderful and encouraging. All fitness levels and ages attend these classes.

Love Excel! It is more than a gym. It is a community with skilled group fitness instructors who all want you to have fun while working hard at your goals. They always offer modifications and have helped me maintain workouts throughout my pregnancy. The class offerings at any of their membership levels are varied and convenient to most any schedule you could imagine. They update equipment and keep a clean environment. Give it a try but also give it some time. After a while, you will be sad if you miss a session!

Great class!!! Had a great work out :)

Excel is the best fitness center around! I love the x-series classes! Carolee (owner and trainer) changes them every 2 weeks to keep you interested and to keep your body guessing! I feel strong, more limber and thinner!

Love working out at Excel Body Fitness. You can see, hear and FEEL the commitment the entire staff has to ensuring you have a fantastic experience from the moment you walk in the door, through your workout and even as you leave. The instructors are top notch and second to none in the triangle. The focus is on real people getting real results and the benefits of leading a health lifestyle. The variety of classes is important for those of us who like to cross train or just want to try different venues. Take your first step today and go try a class or two at Excel so you can see firsthand the difference they make in the fitness world here in RTP.

The trainers, owners, members are awesome. The classes are great. The vibe is wonderful. The facility is spacious, clean and inviting. A great place for great workouts for all levels at a very reasonable price.

Excel is the place to get a great workout. The Excel team provides a challenging and fun classes, keeping the routines new and fresh. We’ve been going for a long time and can’t say enough great things about Carolee and team!

I hope I never have to go to any other gym. This is the best gym I’ve ever been a member of and I’ve been to many in my 53 years!

Excel Body Fitness is amazing, I can’t say enough great things about Carolee and her team! You feel like family at Excel and you can join at any fitness level and jump right into the fun and challenging workouts! Come join in the fun!

I am new to NC and wanted to try some gym. I tried only the first 3 free trails here, Unfortunately I couldnt join this club as its too far from my work place and traffic gets nasty in the evening.Pros:+ All the 3 classes I tried are simply amazing. Trainers really helped to push the limits and gave suggestions when I am doing something wrong in positions.+ Awesome Front desk staff+ No pushing or talking through to take membership+ Month - Month Membership with no strings attachedCons:- Place is little worn out- Showers are not so great

Great energy. Nice facility. Wonderful staff. If I could give more stars I would.

Excel is always challenging. Always changes things up so there is no chance for you or your muscles to be complacent. Always full with people to motivate you, laugh with you or push you to be your best! We love Carolee and Pantea and you can tell how much their care about their members. From a friendly welcome to checking in on you if youve had an injury or other setback -- the team at Excel is top notch!

I love this place. Carolee is an amazing trainer and she has got tremendous amount of energy. I am going to the excel from 3 months and lost around 10 pounds without any changes in my diet.

Friendly staff, easy to park, enter, work-out and have fun exercising. Aya is a an excellent group fitness instructor. Highly recommend joining. Everyone from the front desk to the personal trainers and group fitness instructors are a pleasure to interact with. Highly recommended.

I have been a long distance runner for over 10 years. I have been able to maintain my health and weight by running and eating right. About 4 months ago, I decided to change up my exercise routine. Excel Body Fitness has made a huge difference! Since I have been going to this wellness studio, I am more toned and fit. I actually work out less than I ran and still...way more toned. My husband joined a month or so after me and he is less stressed and looking great. Thanks XBF!

James has been training my 15 year old daughter for over a year and I cannot believe the progress she has made. He is a fantastic trainer and such a great motivator for girls this age.

Love, love, love my experience at Excel Body Fitness. Nice staff, clean, and the trainers are awesome, especially Carolee. I would recommend to anyone who wants a good workout!

The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The instructors are awesome! Its a very comfortable environment. A very good value.

Ive been a member of Excel from the opening and love it! I love the individual attention from my trainer Carolee and the group class environment. Every fitness level is welcome & everyone receives a great workout!!!

Carolee and the other trainers keep challenging me and maximizing the workout experience for me. I love this place!

Its a very nice place. Without joining the class, the membership fee is really cheap. You got all the basic equipment here.

Although they have good collection of classes. Their customer service is the worst. I wanted to put my membership ($49.99 in value) on hold earlier in August as I had a family emergency (my father in law passed away) and I had to leave the country suddenly. I was told I would have to cancel my membership and then re-enroll with an additional membership fee. Also, I got charged for an entire month while I was away attending a funeral. While all the other fitness providers give you an option of putting your membership on hold or waiving your membership for the month you cannot attend due to an emergency.Excel has failed to accommodate an emergency. Very disappointed. Never recommending this gym to anyone.

I can’t say enough about this place. Best place to workout in the cary area! Its unfortunate tat I had to leave because of the change in my work location. Would love to go back when I m back in the area. Love Carolee and Pantea! They are just awesome!!

I first joined this gym through a groupon deal and was not planning on continuing but the classes are so enjoyable and the instructors are so personable that I made the decision to buy a membership.The classes offered cover a whole spectrum of difficulty which Is great depending on what you want to work most on. Carolee and Pantea , the owners are also very accommodating and are always there to help! Now there is that family gym feel where when you enter there s always someone to speak to or share stories with.....giving this gym a high recommendation!

Started the gold membership 5 months ago as an out of shape, yo-yo diet Mom. Now? 20 bs, 21 inches and 3 dress sizes down! There are more numbers Im excited about from attending 4 classes a week. My resting heart rate dropped by 28 beats per minute. I can run continuously for 22 minutes. Im doing chin-ups! Im actually looking forward to my annual blood work this year...This is the best set of classes in the Raleigh/Cary area! (Ive tried 4 other gyms.)

Very neat and quiet place.

The staff does a wonderful job of working with each member to meet their individual needs.

Great instructors where they focus on everyone in class and modify the work out to cater to everyone in the class!

Excellent individual attention in a group fitness class. Great instructors and classmates make working out fun.

Super welcoming people I will definitely be back for the free trial classes. Thanks

I took a pilates class for the first time through Excel and LOVED it.

So much fun!! High energy and super fun.

A very good place to workout..I cant say enough about this place.All the instructors are just awesome..Friendly staff,neat and clean place..I just love it.

Great gym , incredible instructors. Can’t recommend this place enough. Join!!

Great workout vibe, different exercises each class, emphasis on whole body fitness.

A great experience and many levels e.g., committed instructors, creative challenging classes that are regularly updated, members treated like family, positive atmosphere, all levels welcome, and much more......

The best exercise I have ever seen..

Well my wife goes to Zumba classes here and since its closer to my office I thought to give it a try. I have been training with various gyms and personal trainers for about 5 years now and I must say that this gym is unique in its way. The classes are just like any other boot camp however instructors do correct your form and give personal attention. So much so that they even keep track if you have a bad knee and give modified move in the class (every class). Also classes are designed in such a way that both cardio and weight training are covered and also seems like they are put in a timeframe for any corporate guy like me to squeeze in a workout with a busy schedule. Another thing about personal touch is that they do give a bunch of nutrition materials, receipes and also do keep track of you on first name basis. Well for me thats awesome!!. All in all I would rate this gym the best in rtp. (FYI-I was even a member at lifetime for about 2 years and also was taking 2 personal sessions per week when I was there)

I have been a member of Excel Body Fitness for a year now and saying this gym has changed my life is an understatement. I am a plus size women and going to the gym is something I have never felt comfortable doing. It is intimidating and sometimes down right anxiety provoking even thinking about walking into a gym. Gyms have always been places I felt self-conscious and embarrassed being in. This all changed the day I walked into Excel Body Fitness. I walked in and met one of the owners (Pantea) at the front desk who personally walked me to my first class. I was greeted there by the other owner (Carolee) who was going to be the instructor for my first class. She spoke with me for a few minutes to welcome me and ask about any injuries I may have so she could provide me with modifications if needed. Still a little nervous the class started but it wasn’t long until I was at ease. Carloee came over to me during every exercise to provide me with a modification and make sure I was ok. The members were so welcoming and it didn’t take long to become comfortable. I left there that day feeling like I had already not only found an amazing gym I felt comfortable in but I had a group of people (a family) that would stand behind me and push me to be my best self. Today I love going to gym, love working out and have made so many positive friends who have pushed me on my journey to become healthier. If you are looking for a gym that will challenge you, support you, and work every muscle in your body this is the place for you. The owners truly care about every member and know each and every member by name. You are not a number to them, you are a human being that walked into their gym having a goal and they want to help you meet it and in today’s world that is truly refreshing.

Loved Zumba with Aya, so much fun!!

Great place with great instructors!! Very motivating..

Great people instructing & in class! Positive & supportive environment!

Great morning workout. The variety and trainers keep me coming back for more.

Amazing instructors. Amazing classes

I heard about XBF from friends and then later seeing how much my husband was devoted in working out and feeling good about it at XBF, I joined. I have never been an extreme workout person, but have always wanted to stay healthy and eat healthy. At XBF, the instructors are very experienced, energetic, friendly and encouraging without forcing. I enjoyed all workout sessions with various teachers from the X-series, Ultimate cycling, kickboxing, muscle and step intervals, and many more classes. I could see the difference in about 4 weeks and people around me started to see the difference in about 8 weeks. This allowed me to shed some of my pregnancy fat while feeling strong and well. Unfortunately we had to move and could no longer be a part of the XBF community. This place has set such a high bar for us that we will have to look very hard to find another place that is in par with XBF.

Only went a few times so far but like what I see. Friendly people with a mission to get in or stay in shape.

Hard but rewarding workouts with the attention and care of a personal trainer.

I like that I do not have to wait to use any of the machines, and they have every machine (including free weights) that I need.

Ive never been a gym junkie.. and Im very resistant to change. Therefore, when our old gym (Impact) was bought out by O2- we just kept going there. It was easy, I knew what to expect, I could go whenever I wanted (or didnt want) and nobody cared. We paid and then we went - or didnt. However, about 2 years ago, a friend started going to boot camp at this place called Excel Body Fitness (or XBF). She was all about getting in shape at the time and I didnt want to hear it. I was too comfortable to do anything about my weight- even though I needed to. She got some awesome results though- and my very fitness oriented husband also started going to these boot camp classes. To me, they sounded like hell on earth. But- whatever floated their boat, I thought. I continued to make half hearted efforts at O2. Then, our O2 membership ran out- it was time to renew. But, my husband wasnt going and we would have paid for two gyms- yuck. So, I thought- why not. If I dont want to go to classes, Ill just go use the treadmill/elliptical/yoga, whatever. And I signed up for a 30 day Gold Membership deal that was offered through Amazon Local. Well, damn. I dont like moving for fitness and I dont like people telling me what to do and those first days of boot camp just about killed me. But, there was something to this routine- 4 classes a week and the format w/ Carolee Auslander teaching that kept me coming back. For one thing, I felt like I was actually achieving something for each class I lived through. I also felt like this might be a way to actually make a change in my fitness life. And then finally, I felt truly supported. BY my friends and spouse who went to classes, but also by Carolee herself. She gave me modifications for any exercises I couldnt do and provided genuine (and intense) motivation to continue going. Ive been going now for about 4 months- and Im so glad. I recently experienced a loss that kept me from the gym for a few weeks and I appreciated the very caring support I received from all at XBF. In my few weeks of absence, Ive realized that the benefits I get from going to XBF far outweigh those old complaints I used to have about going to the gym. And its certainly provided the structure I needed to really make a difference for myself. Ive gained so much strength and its helped me to change my mindset about exercise. Ive also started running- at a much faster pace then ever before- and I actually LIKE it. Oh- and I learned that I kinda like boxing- hitting stuff is fun. Thanks to Carolee, Maria, and all the other great instructors.

Excel is the best place to do workouts.

I love this gym but it closes at random times

I just tried my first spin class on thursday. This class rocks!

Great classes and atmosphere.

Just in my first week and I can already see progress!

I love this place!

LOVE IT!!