In May of 2024, Wendy and Stephen Summerlin opened a refreshing concept for fitness. Theirs is the first Body Fit Training in Kansas City, located in the vibrant Prairiefire shopping and restaurant area at 6285 W. 135th St. in Overland Park.
“After 40 years in the corporate world for Stephen, and me having the privilege of being a stay-at-home Mom for 24 years, we became empty nesters and welcomed a new routine for this phase of life,” Wendy explained. “We considered building something of our own together and researched various franchise brands with different business models. Body Fit Training stayed at the number one spot in our search from the beginning for various reasons. Under the parent company, XPonential Fitness, a leading global franchisor of boutique fitness and wellness, we had the opportunity to be the first to bring the concept to our area. And bringing a business that focuses on providing the opportunity to help others with their health and wellness to our community, where we have lived for 25 years and raised our family, was also appealing to us. We began our search for real estate in April 2023 and are very happy to have landed here.”
What sets Body Fit Training Overland Park apart is their true science-based strength training programming, their people, and their technology. BFT offers the same progressive programming developed for professional athletes to people of all fitness levels. Their strength and conditioning progressive programming, multiple accredited coaches in each session offering a personal training experience, innovative technology giving real time feedback, and a motivating group community environment makes BFT unique in the group strength training space.
“Our programs are developed by accredited industry professionals proven to deliver results. There are 14 different program types providing a well-rounded training program. Our 8- to 10-week science-backed and tested programming blocks are specifically designed to build strength and improve conditioning,” she continued. “And our equipment is specifically curated to maximize efficiency, strength gains, improved conditioning, and can be modified for all fitness levels. At BFT we don’t just exercise, we train with purpose.”
She explained that science and research show benefits of strength training for longevity, joint health, bone density, metabolism and maintaining a healthy weight, mental health, reducing the risk of injury as we age brain health in the aging process, and can reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
BFT Overland Park offers various membership options and monthly class packs, as well as trial offers to try out different program types and experience their technology, experienced and knowledgeable trainers, and fabulous welcoming and encouraging community.
When asked what they enjoy most about owning their franchise, she shared, “Hands down, the people! Stephen and I train at our studio daily and have really enjoyed getting to know people in the fitness industry, connecting and collaborating with other business owners, and getting to know our members. Our staff are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely passionate about helping others be the best version of themselves. We get feedback quite frequently that our staff are just the best! And the community our staff has built with our members at BFT, and will continue to build, is so enjoyable. Members are encouraging to one another, make new friends, and create a positive atmosphere to be a part of. We all train hard together and have fun together too.”
Body Fit Training was founded in 2017 in Melbourne, Australia by fitness industry veteran Cameron Falloon. A fun fact is that he was Princess Diana’s personal trainer. Cam continues to be instrumental in the ongoing development of BFT programming, constantly making it different, better.
“We have members ranging in age from 20s to 70s of all fitness levels, with different fitness goals, and experiencing results,” she smiled. “We are open Monday-Saturday with morning sessions starting at 5 a.m. and evening sessions ending at 7 p.m.”
Visit bodyfittraining.com for event and class schedules.