River Valley Fitness & Training Center - Fort Smith, Arkansas

E M

I moved to the area recently and read a lot of great reviews about this place. As someone that is a little older than the crowd I have seen I was a little discouraged. I went ahead and still signed up for a membership. The last few times I have gone in staff does not give off the most welcoming experience. I know I am there to work out but you still want to feel welcomed. There is one employee I have seen on different occasions even when you say 'Good Morning' 'Hi' or ask a question the looks alone looks like you interrupted his day. If you are an attractive young lady he has no problem saying Hi or answering question. I keep my hopes that it changes because the gym really does have a great set up.

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Logan Wolfe

Let’s start with the positive. Large open space with multiple areas so you don’t feel too crowded. The negatives: some staff is helpful and friendly. Some act like you are a bother when asking questions about services or general questions about the gym. Fair amount of the equipment is in disrepair, or without the pin to select the weight. sometimes you should just snag the pin from one piece of equipment cause who knows if the next piece has one. Treadmills and such, you will find yourself hoping from one to another to find a fully functional one or one that doesn’t make an awful noise when in use. The app is touch and go, sometimes it takes a minute just to get through the gates (Bluetooth access). Staff won’t cancel your membership, you will be instructed to use the app. Which in my case, I cancelled in the app (no longer worked in that town) two months later get hit for mine and my wife’s membership for two months. Haven’t been back there since October 23rd, the day I cancelled, and was told sorry there’s nothing we can do about it. Asked if there is a number for the app to try and resolve it with them. Was asked haven’t you tried googling it?…… was then given the number for the repair line for hamster equipment. That rep was kind and said it happens often. The gym has to do it. All in all a local business that is not any better than a corporate chain. Better of at a big chain gym or fort smith athletic club. Atleast the have a pool, indoor/outdoor tennis and quality equipment. Expected better, sad to see a local business underperform a corporate chain in friendliness and basic respect.

S

Nice gym, very spacious. Lots of options for machines so you don't have to wait. I wish they had more lockers in the women's locker room. All but one appear to constantly be taken. Not sure if those are monthly rentals or not but there's always clothes in them. I think there are maybe 8-10 lockers and only one is ever (sometimes) available. I go during the day so it's not even peak time.

Matthew Cross

Nice gym improvised from an old Sears connected to the mall. Good location. Has that old Gold's Gym feel to it. As a military member I prefer a more authentic and raw experience when lifting and this place captures that vibe. . This gym is owned and operated locally which is always a better experience than franchises or "box" gyms. Powerlifter/body builder attitude though there are plenty of other things to do here such as pickle ball, yoga, MMA, cardio, locker rooms and a sauna. The gym is huge due to being an old Sears so there is plenty of room for a lot of people. There's a large assortment of free weights and machines. I can really only knock the place on having a lot of old equipment that needs updating but I'm sure that it will all be replaced at some point so I can update my review if that is the case. Bathrooms could use some love as well. On the whole, the best gym I've seen in River Valley.

Michael Thompson

This is the most complete gym I have ever been too. The staff is friendly and will help you reach your goals.

W3 TH3 P3OPL3

Great place I absolutely loved coming to the gym in the mornings. I usually get there about 4:00 a.m. and there aren't a lot of people there at that time but they do have a substantial amount of equipment. It is a great place to go and work out as it is very diversified in the types of equipment they have. It is a very clean facility and I feel they are doing everything they can to keep the spread of covid-19 as low as possible. I would highly recommend this place if you want a gym membership currently I am paying $30 a month. They take $5 off for having it direct draft out of your checking account. Hope everyone has an amazing and blessed day and go check out the gym if you really feel you want the commitment of going to the gym on regular basis you will definitely get everything out of this that you would get at any other facility and at a great price. They are also open 24 hours a day as I have a card that I can swipe and get in the door at any hour.

Victor Duenas

Great safe location for 24/7 late night workouts. Entry is digital through an app. Was signed up by the very owner himself and was in and out in minutes. All staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Supplement store is a plus. Shawn’s Muay Thai school is coming along as well. There’s a lot of work that they’re putting in and new things are coming so just be patient. Best choice for a gym in the River Valley area by far.

Anthony Mullady

Traveling in from out of town and I gotta say this gym has the best setup for weight lifters or anyone in weight training. Yes, I’m sure there are other gyms that have newer/better condition free weights but I’ve never seen a gym with such a good spread of everything. Everything is spaced out very well.
Price for a weekly guest pass was very good. Very good prices and options in the nutrition store as well.