Take Care of Your Knees

Did you know that knees are the most easily injured part of the body? Many people experience some sort of knee injury at some point. A painful knee injury can set us back in our exercise routines, as well as in our daily life.

Many minor knee injuries can be prevented by simply not doing too much too soon. Overdoing it on the training can produce overuse knee injuries, which will continue developing into increasingly painful injuries if not allowed to heal.

The best ways to reduce your risk of injuring your knees is by not pushing them beyond their capabilities. You can do this first, by listening to your body, and allowing yourself proper time to rest and heal in between workouts. You should also incorporate exercises into your routine that will strengthen the muscles surrounding the knees. Incorporating both wide- and narrow-stance squats, leg lifts, and sliding squats against a wall (using the wall or an exercise ball for support) will all help build strong, healthy knees.

Location won’t hold you back. Our facility at 11705 College Boulevard in Overland Park is conveniently accessed from I-435 and Highway 69.

Work towards your health goals in a private, secure, non-intimidating environment. We do not overcrowd our facility, allowing you plenty of personal space so you will feel at ease. Our staff is accessible and will provide you the personal attention you need.

Experience success through personal training. Our trainers will tailor a fitness program specific to your needs. Excel ensures the quality and integrity of all our fitness professionals.

Trainers, provide your clients the ultimate boutique fitness experience. Excel’s high-caliber facility is just what you and your clients are dreaming of.

Jill Stoppel
Owner/Personal Trainer

Jill has been involved in the fitness industry since 1999. She is highly motivated to bring something new to fitness clubs in Kansas City while advancing the traditional gym setting.

Owning and operating an Overland Park fitness center has been a long-time vision of Jill’s. Now, with the opening of Excel Wellness Studio, she is able bring the best service to clientele while offering the latest in the fitness industry.

Excel Wellness Studio is designed as an upscale fitness gym for women and men in Overland Park, Kansas that specializes in personal training. Excel also caters to elite fitness professionals, ready to take their business to the next level in a cooperative setting.

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