Xcel Fitness

Xcel Fitness provides 24/7 access at a great low rate, with memberships starting at just 34.99/month Xcel Fitness provides something for everyone.

With 5,000 square ft, a private 1,100 square foot studio, and 8 personal trainers on staff, we provide the perfect training environment for both the gym expert and the gym novice alike. Call or email today and receive a complimentary session with one of our elite personal trainers!

05/29/2026

Core training doesn’t have to mean endless crunches. Adding resistance to a stability ball plank challenges your abs, obliques, shoulders, and glutes to work together while fighting instability and unwanted movement.

The result: improved core strength, better posture, enhanced athletic performance, and a stronger foundation for everything you do in and out of the gym. 💪🔥

05/27/2026

It keeps getting bigger and better. Amazing group of hard workers for our annual Murph workout Saturday morning. Run 1 mile, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, and run another mile. The workout is named after Lt. Michael Murphy, Navy Seal who was killed in Afghanistan by sacrificing his own life to save the lives of his teammates. For us, this is more than a workout. It’s our way of showing solidarity, remembering, and saying thank you to those service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for us to have the freedoms we have in this country. Take the time today to remember what this holiday is all about. Have a great Memorial Day everyone! thankyouforyourservice rememberthefallen

05/20/2026

Murph is more than just a workout.
Originally created to honor Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, it’s a challenge built around grit, sacrifice, discipline, and pushing past your limits. It’s a day we honor those who make the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we have in this country.

1 mile run
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
300 squats
1 mile run

It’s difficult by design — but that’s the point. Murph brings people together, builds mental toughness, and reminds us that fitness can stand for something bigger than ourselves. 🇺🇸💪. Join us this Saturday at 8am 🇺🇸

05/13/2026

Copenhagen planks are a brutal but highly effective way to build adductor strength, core stability, and hip control. Strong adductors don’t just help performance—they play a huge role in reducing groin injuries, improving change of direction, and creating better overall lower-body stability for athletes and lifters alike.

05/04/2026

Our Online Nutrition Seminar with registered dietitian Amanda Monahan is happening May 11 @ 11am 🔥

We’re going beyond the outdated “calories in vs. calories out” mindset and diving into how your body actually works.

This seminar breaks down:• How your body processes carbs, proteins, and fats• The real role of each macronutrient in energy, muscle, and overall health• Why blood sugar regulation is the key to consistent energy and better results

You’ll walk away with practical strategies to:✔️ Make smarter food choices✔️ Stabilize energy throughout the day✔️ Improve metabolic efficiency✔️ Support sustainable weight management

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing everything right” but not seeing results—this is the missing piece.

📅 May 11💻 Online

DM to save your spot today!

04/29/2026

Reverse hypers are one of the most underrated tools for building a strong, resilient lower back.

Unlike traditional back exercises that compress the spine (like heavy deadlifts or good mornings), reverse hypers decompress while they train. As your legs swing through, you get a gentle traction effect on the spine—helping relieve pressure while strengthening the muscles that support it.

What they train:
Glutes, hamstrings, and the entire posterior chain—with a huge emphasis on the spinal erectors.

Why they matter:

* Build lower back strength without excessive spinal loading
* Improve hip extension power (carryover to sprinting, jumping, lifting)
* Help reduce back tightness and discomfort
* Reinforce proper posterior chain engagement

The big win:
You’re not just making your lower back stronger—you’re making it more durable. That’s a game-changer for athletes and general population alike.

If you’re training hard but skipping direct low back work, you’re leaving a weak link in the chain. Reverse hypers are one of the safest, most effective ways to fix that.

04/20/2026

Dips are one of those old-school, no-nonsense movements that have stood the test of time—and for good reason. Before machines and endless variations, dips were a staple for building real upper-body strength.

They primarily target the triceps, chest, and shoulders, while also demanding stability from the core and upper back. Depending on your torso angle, you can shift more emphasis to the chest (slight forward lean) or lock in on the triceps (more upright).

What makes dips so valuable is their simplicity and effectiveness. You’re moving your entire body through space, which builds functional strength, joint stability, and muscular control in a way isolated exercises just can’t match.

Add in the scalability—assisted, bodyweight, or weighted—and dips become a long-term tool, not just a beginner exercise.

Bottom line: dips are a timeless movement that build serious pushing strength, size, and resilience without any fluff.

04/14/2026

Chin-Ups vs Pull-Ups: Why You Shouldn’t Stick to Just One

Chin-up and Pull-up both build a strong back—but rotating them produces better overall development than relying on one variation alone.

Chin-ups (supinated grip)
• Greater biceps involvement → more arm size and pulling strength
• Often easier to accumulate reps and volume
• Helps bridge strength gaps for beginners or intermediate lifters
• Can be more comfortable on shoulders for some athletes

Pull-ups (pronated grip)
• Stronger lat and upper-back emphasis
• Builds thicker, more “wide” back development
• Demands higher scapular control and grip strength
• Better carryover to strict vertical pulling strength

Bottom line:
Chin-ups build the arms and pulling volume. Pull-ups build the back and strength ceiling. Training both prevents overuse, balances development, and drives faster long-term progress.

04/06/2026

Chaos Pallof presses take a great core exercise and make it even more effective.

By adding band “chaos” (oscillation or instability), your core isn’t just resisting rotation like in a traditional Pallof press—it’s constantly reacting to unpredictable movement. That means more demand on your deep stabilizers, especially the obliques and transverse abdominis.

Traditional Pallof presses = controlled anti-rotation.
Chaos Pallof presses = reactive, real-world core stability.

The payoff? Better carryover to sport, lifting, and life—because your body rarely deals with perfectly stable forces.

Control the chaos, and you build a core that can handle anything.

03/31/2026

I’m all about efficiency in the gym, and sometimes a complicated set up is not worth the time…this exercise is different. Most people look at this and think it’s just a different way to bench—it’s not.

This is a bench press using a Rogue Safety Squat Bar, and it changes the feel in a few big ways:
• Hands are in a more natural position → easier on your shoulders
• Bar drops a little lower → better stretch, more muscle work
• Weight feels a bit less stable → forces you to control the lift

You probably won’t lift your max with this—but that’s not the point.

It’s a great way to build strength, protect your shoulders, and make your regular bench feel better.

Address

6585 Edenvale Boulevard Suite 110
Eden Prairie, MN
55346

Telephone

+19523344594

Website

http://www.xcelfitnessmn.com/#!sign_up/c19rm

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