Everything you need is here to do anything and any type of work out you want.

Woman at the front was phenomenal, came in looking to get information on the place. She walked me around and showed me all the different equipment they had to offer, the price was perfect and the times of availability are great too. A few people working out even came up to greet me, however they mentioned someone named king mike a few times, i guess he’s the biggest guy around there? Needless to say i’ll be coming here for a good while!

This gym is amazing, best I’ve ever been to. It is HUGE, with more equipment than you can imagine. The staff is super friendly and signing up is quick and easy. I feel very comfortable, as a women, working out here at any time of day/night. Try it out!! You will not be disappointed.

Great facility, staff and frequent gym goers are great and it feels like a big family. 10/10 recommend

Love my dance fitness classes here and the gym is awesome too.

Woman at desk swore at me and said “you don’t have to be insert f word rude” We were just there for the first time looking at the gym. It wasn’t set up for Olympic lifts or powerlifting, and we said thank you and we’ve seen enough. She proceeded to swear and yell while we were leaving. Please DONT go to this gym!! It was an awful experience and the owner should be absolutely ashamed of having employees like this woman.

I love this gym! Just started going. It’s a very spacious gym with tons of equipment. Friendly staff. The classes are included in the membership. I’ve been to a few different gyms, but this one is by far my favorite!!

Good people tons of equipment. Mike is awesome! Just go you wont regret it. Been there over a year now.

Awesome environment with great equipment and good music. The staff is very friendly.

Love this gym...people are friendly and respectful..they encourage each other. Great time

Nice gym and a lot of equipment.

Been working out in xcel since it opened in Hickory.I have been working out and training people over 35 years.the gym has all the equipment to get your body in shape as long as you put the effort in.not another gym in the area like this one.A+++

It’s big and have great equipment. Wish the interior color not so red and have more mirror. However, over all the gym is worth the price. All the class is free for all members. Personal training are great. Great friendly staff!

Awesome gym! Such friendly and informative management! Love the atmosphere

Highly recommend this gym! I just recently signed up and the staff was extremely helpful with my transition. I am in my mid 60s and the staff got me signed up with a personal trainer the same day and i have began my much to belated health journey. Incredible staff, fantastic personal training, clean gym what else can you ask for, keep it up!

This place is by far the best gym Ive ever been to. And the owner is beyond cool. If your looking for a great work out with a good atmosphere I highly recommend Xcel Fitness.

A month ago I had a less than satisfactory experience at Xcel and I wrote a review outlining it. Since then the owner had reached out and really done everything he could to rectify the situation. It really reflected how committed they are to making things right. I think as I said in my review it truly was just a bad day Definitely recommend them as solving issues is what good service is all about

I have worked out at many different fitness facilities and this one ranks at the top. I went for my first visit yesterday and was so impressed that I joined the same day. I went at the normal peak time for a gym and there was plenty of equipment open for us. The area is very spacious and there are too many machines to count. The class I attended was wonderful. The atmosphere is very relaxed an you can tell that people are there to work out. The cost is great and the owner is very friendly.

I LOVE this gym! The staff is absolutely amazing and the trainor Jorge is awesome. Everyone is so nice and willing to help you. They have so many amazing opportunities for classes and learning. I would recommend this gym to anyone. If you are feeling shy or a little self conscious this place is the place to go. No one judges you and you can go at your own pace. Everyone is very encouraging. Its very family oriented. Thank you so much Xcel!

Recently joined here and had to say I am more than satisfied with this fitness center. It has all the facilities you need and best instructors who are professional. They give you a real workout. The instructors are always motivating you and attentive to you while the class is going on. There are even times when the trainers workout with you which is super motivating. Thats why I enjoy going there every day. Its always clean, and the staff are super helpful as well :)

Phenomenal, best gym around hands down

AWESOME LOVE IT

Best gym I have been to hands down!! Plenty of equipment and no waiting for essential equipment unlike some commercial gyms! I can not see myself in any other gym from now on....and helpful staff and great pricing as well!!

Ive been to every gym here in Hickory and none compare to Xcel Fitness. Highly recommend this gym if your trying to get in a good workout. They have every machine you could imagine and more.

Xcel fitness hickory is an excellent place to torch calories and shed those unwanted pounds! Excellent instruction by the staff! Clean and welcoming facility and environment and the prices are extremely reasonable! The equipment is in good condition, and the staff is super helpful as well. Highly recommend the workout for people who want to work on strength and balance while also burning calories fast!

Excel Fitness is an incredible gym! You can find any type of equipment and everyone is so friendly and positive! Mike went out of his way to make sure I knew about the classes offered, the personal training options and even put together a diet for me to help me achieve my goals! He truly cares about each member of his gym, and each time I leave I am more motivated to do more and work harder! I would recommend this gym to everyone!

Went with my youth leader a couple of times and loved it. Going to start going on my own everyday after school to see some real results, sketch out a new me, and build up the confidence to do anything I set my mind to do without worrying about my gut getting in the way of it. Come here and eat right and you will be the real you in no time.

I have been going here for about a year now, started going to get back in shape. Now this has become like a second home. Mike is always tracking my progress and giving me personalized advice and encouragement. This is a real judgement free zone where all types are truly welcome and you can become a better you. All the staff is great and Im so thankful for Xcel.

Friendly environment, amazing trainers, variety of equipment and at a great price. I love coming here to work out and train.

Love this gym. Mike, the owner will make you feel at home the first time you walk through the door. Equipment is top of the line and tons of it. The place is massive so you dont have to worry about standing around waiting to use a piece of equipment.

Im extremely enthusiastic about training, and I never like to compromise the quality of my work out. Xcel fitness hickory meets every need possible from the beginner to the most advanced lifter. Have been a member for a couple of months now and Im not going anywhere anytime soon!

The atmosphere and members have formed a welcoming community to those who want to reach fitness goals. A variety of Classes and Trainers. Lots of machines and options available. Five stars all the way and I will definitely recommend this gym to all my friends.

Very welcoming atmosphere. The owner is very friendly and helpful. They have a plethora of machines, racks, free weights, and cardio equipment. They also have a lot of different fitness classes throughout the day which are great! Finally, if youre looking for a trainer, Lance is awesome!!

Great gym at a great price. Lots of space and equipment and a very personable owner.

Lots of variety equipment to use. Even for beginners its good. The hours arent very good on the weekends.The big downfall I think is the restroom/changout room. The sinks dont spray the same in the mens room. Changout area is really small. One water fountain. If you can handle that, then your good to go.

Love this gym! Tons of equipment, lots of space, great classes and tons of parking! Mike and the trainers have been awesome to work with. I attend the noon classes on my lunch break, and couldnt be happier!

Great Gym, LOVE Mike and the staff, everyone is really friendly. I dont feel like I am being judged or in competition with other people like I do at the other gyms in the area. A great blend of people who train hardcore and people who are just getting started and want to lose weight, not to mention they have a lot of equipment so you dont have to wait for anything. Parking a plus as well.

I absolutely love this place! The atmosphere is fantastic, none judgmental and you just feel at ease. They have some great services as well. I have lost over 25 pounds since beginning here, and I could not of done it without them. I didnt have much experience prior but I have learned ALOT, and I feel confidence in my health choice going for war forward. Thank you !

Great gym with a huge parking lot. Lots of free weights, along with every machine you could want to use. Large space with cardio machines and an area where you can do free workouts. Mike and the other trainers will make you feel at home and will always be there to answer questions you have.

Amazing equipment diversity. Lots of space. Great music. Good price. 0 complaints.

Nice spacious gym with good equipment to get a nice workout in. Staff is very nice. Day passes only $7!

Love this gym its absolutely the best gym in the area. I have been to all the gyms in Hickory and Morganton and Xcel is the best hands down. Best equipment, classes, atmosphere and management. I live for their boxing and hiit classes. Most knowledgeable and approachable trainers. Love it!

It must have been a bad week for Xcel fitness with me. Having just moved to the area i visited three Gyms. The first day i went to Xcel and a very pleasant woman showed me around and outlined the various plans. I liked the variety of machines and cardio equipment . While the locker room has a strange layout it didnt matter as i seldom use it. In her spiel and on the web site they pitch their Personal Training ability and how they guide you. So when i signed up i specifically asked how PT works. Well, actually they dont have PT themselves but instead they have independent contractors who work for them. In order to get PT i have to call one of their trainers and organize it myself. This seemed very odd but the woman then handed me two cards and suggested that i call them. Okay, i thought it odd but i took the cards. I then left and called both trainers and left messages with them...twice. 4 days later i still hadnt heard back from either of them.So, i went back to the gym in the morning. The gym was essentially empty so i asked the guy at the front desk if he could walk me through a simple circuit using the machines. He told me sure and that he would be right with me. I wanted to get started so i said i would start on Cardio and when he had a chance just come grab me....50 minutes later i was still on the treadmill and i had watched this guy walk by a few times and chat with friends and wipe down a few machines. Twice i waved at him and he gave me the be there in a second wave. Finally i finished my cardio and went back to the desk and now he was gone. So I left.3 days later and still no word from the trainers I went back in and talked to the front desk yet again. I explained the situation and pointed out that no trainer had called me back . The woman at the front desk asked who i called and i literally pulled the two cards sitting on the desk and showed her. She said looking at one card Oh he doesnt work here anymore...huh? them why is his card on the desk...That seemed to baffle her as .much as it did me. The other trainer she hadnt seen for awhile Huh? She said there was a trainer hanging out there she could call. To be honest I had had it . I explained that on my last trip I had tried to get help for 50 minutes and was ignored. She seemed uninterested. Finally, i decided i would just cancel my membership. Of course , having been a member for a week, and having no trainer call me and be given a card from a guy who didnt work there at all anymore and having been shuffled off by the front desk guy on the last trip she still would have to charge me 75 dollars to cancel. Seriously? To be honest i would have paid 100 to get out of this disorganized mess. Clearly, misinformation and false promises meant little to these folks so it seemed an expensive yet valuable lesson. I ended up joining Spa Athletic where the owner took me on a tour and had a personal trainer call me to set up an appointment an hour after joining. Like i said maybe it was just a bad few days at Xcel but i find it hard to believe that im the only one who experienced this. Again, its a nice workout space but thats all i could see going for it after my experience .

Probably one of the best gyms around

The Best gym I have ever been a member of!

Ive been to another gym in hickory and it doesnt even compare to Xcel. Everyone who works there is super kind, and with the diverse set of equipment youre bound to find something that you love.

Very nice staff. And kind patrons.

My partner and I have nothing but great things to say about this facility. Always clean, always friendly, lots of room to work out, top notch equipment, highly recommended.

Nice equipment and a lot of space to train

Excellent Customer sarvice..Thanks!

Lots of equipment, very reasonably priced, and very nice, professional staff!

Best gym in the area hands down!

Great Workout Place!!

Great music, staff, and equipment.

Best gym in hickory

Best gym around💪👍

Excellent Customer Service.Thanks

Still considering it

Great gym

Great place!!

Great staff

Love it