I went to this gym 5-6 days a week (usually early weekday mornings) for about 3 months straight while I lived in Seattle temporarily. This is the ideal community gym. There is so much equipment here, all clean and pretty new, and just enough of everything. It was never, ever packed, and Im not sure I ever waited for equipment once in three months. The general vibe is also excellent--people are low-key and nice but also serious about working out. I always felt safe, respected, and welcomed here, especially as a woman. All of the staff here were extremely helpful and friendly, and Jim even greeted me by name every day despite me being brand new. Other gym members were also extremely polite and respectful of each others space. Ill miss this gym a lot, and itll be the standard to which I hold all my other gyms to going forward.

This is a fantastic neighborhood gym (and worth a drive, too). The owners are great and everyone is very friendly. I particularly love Danielles classes!

Awesome boutique gym! Excellent equipment and very clean. Owner Jim is very nice and accommodating. He teaches the best rowing class. I highly recommend Rival fitness!

Great no nonsense gym. I went during the day and never had to wait for equipment. A lot of places make it really hard to cancel but Jim resolved the issue after a ~2 minute phone call. Strongly recommend!

Ive been a member for 4+ years. The quality of the management, facilities and group classes consistently exceeds all expectations. Im so grateful to be a part of this community.

The best gym by far I have ever been to in Seattle. Classes, instructors, equipment, staff are all top notch. The gym is also very well designed. I mostly go to classes, but I did some personal training with Heather and she is awesome. She strikes the perfect balance between being supportive and encouraging, and being challenging and honest in her feedback. She is very attentive and follows up with recommendations after each session.

A close friend recommended that I consider training at Rival to achieve a personal goal. She was a member since its opening. I noticed the kindness of the staff greetings when I arrived and appreciated the cleanliness of the space. My early observations about Rival continue to be validated every visit. My initial meet and greet with the owner also exceeded my expectations. When I shared my pullup goal with him, he knew how to tackle it immediately and recommended that I work with Heather.I have had many trainers over the years but my training with Heather has been first-class. She pushes me physically while emphasizing mindfulness for focus. Her expertise and care allowed me to get beyond past limitations, get stronger and stay positive. After every session Heather emails me thoughtful summaries about what we accomplish during our workout, then delves deeper into topics around diet and form, always providing action steps to take outside of our training sessions. When trying to meet a goal, I can be my own worst enemy. If you have a goal like me, the encouragement, professionalism, and highly qualified trainers like Heather make Rival the place to be!And YES, I met my goal in less than four months.

Ive always found the personal trainers there to be just what the name calls for, personal in the way they tailor a work out to make sure its working and right for your body and you have an opportunity to give continuous feedback so that you feel like an integral part of your fitness team. I have not had that same personalized service in any of the big gyms where Ive worked with trainers in the past. Rival is just the right size gym, too, with a focus on more contemporary approaches to fitness. Theyve become an iconic part of Capitol Hill!

Excellent equipment, and using the app to schedule workout time helped me make sure the gym is not crowded when I go, that way I can do supersets.

A great gym at a great value. They have all of the equipment you need in about the right amounts!

A great gym for classes. It is expensive but Ive found that the price motivates me to go the the gym more. Definitely come here for the classes. They are awesome with great instructors that watch your form. Using it as a normal gym only is a bit of a waste of money. You can find the same equipment elsewhere for much less. But the classes keep me. Motivated and the online booking system is great as well.

Ive been a member for years and the staff is incredibly nice and the gym is well outfitted and clean. Ive been working out with Heather Robinson @hd.robinson and she has helped me make great strides after recovering from a herniated disc in my neck. She is super knowledgable and can adjust every workout to how my body is feeling that day. She has helped me gain my strength back safely to resume my daily activities and I have surpassed far beyond where I thought I could get my strength.

I dont have enough great things to say about Rival Fitness. As someone who lives/works in Broward but spends my weekends in Miami, I love that I can visit the Davie location and Wynwood location with my membership. Each time you come, you WILL get a great workout - and a different one at that.

Im in Seattle on business and dropped in this morning to work on my olympic lifts. Everyone was super nice and the drop in fee was lower than most in the area. Thank you!

I left another gym (in Pioneer Square) because I was intrigued by the class offerings at Rival. After a 7 day free pass, Im now a Rival member. I like that the various classes focus on cardio, endurance and strength. Plus, the weights and machines are top notch. Getting to chat with the owner on the first day was nice - I got to hear about his philosophy about fitness and wellness.

One of the best gyms Ive joined! I was an athlete when I was younger and had been in and out of gyms since HS. I have some knowledge but met w Ron after signing up. He reviewed my routine and helped me tweak it to my goal. Its been a HUGE help!Rival also held a series of free seminars for proper form, which helped increase the weight of my lifts. The classes are fun and a nice break from lifting. The staff is friendly and tries to know the members. Ive always been able to get my workout in w/o waiting much for equipment, if at all. Also, the body composition machine is a major bonus! Ive never had a chance to use one and its really helped me stay focused.

Best gym on the hill. The staff is friendly and easy to communicate with if needed. Tons of equipment and always super clean.

I was frustrated by the overcrowding at another local gym so walked into Rival. This place is amazing! Never a problem getting on the equipment. The staff is great. Always clean. No locker rooms, just private bathrooms/showers and a public locker area (which I like). And all the equipment I need. Im getting back into great shape thanks to the great atmosphere here!

I love Rival! I’m a strength squad member and while it’s pricy, it’s so worth it for me. My class really feels like a community and Zach is an awesome trainer :)

Amazing gym! Super clean, best trainers, great members. Try out a class (rowing is my fave!), or boot camp-- you wont be disappointed.

Great gym for people who are serious about weightlifting and fitness in general. It had everything I wanted (squat racks, barbells, pull-up bars, standing cable machines), which is quite a contrast to the more corporate gyms that have a bunch of cardio and sit-down isolation weight machines. The iron squads are also great for people who are just getting into barbell lifting. After moving out of downtown Seattle, I definitely miss this gym.

Great classes. Really clean facilities and helpful staff. Its not difficult to find a time when its not too crowded so as to feel slowed down. Worth it.

I took up on the 7 day trial offer and just love the gym. Everything is clean and immaculate. Most gyms are malodorous-- not Rival-- its a 5 star gym with service to boot. As a medical doctor, cleanliness is a must. I cant be happier that its on Capitol Hill right by my door step.

Ive been going to this for two months now and so far Ive encountered zero problems. They have everything you need, you name it. Yes, its a little pricey but worth it. Its a 10 minute walk from where u live so I dont use parking but ik they validate it for 3 hours. Its also next to a food court so if you get hungry after your workout out you can always treat yourself with something healthy from the court.

Rival fitness is a fantastic gym with a wonderful staff. Im not a gym person, but feel at home here. Beautiful facility, technogym equipment, lots of classes, and a family vibe with plenty of personal attention. Make sure to try out Recess!

Fun Fantastic Fitness

Best gym in Seattle without any doubt. Equipment is top of the line; clean, modern and friendly. Good place to socialize, members and owners are really nice people.

I cant say enough good things about Rival. Love coming to the classes. Instructors are knowledgeable and personable.

I came here for the bootcamp class and was a little bored, it was a good workout but lacked the energy I craze. I came back for their rowing class and I was sore for 2 days! I am coming back to row ASAP

Great trainers and classes, clean place, folks who work out there are diverse and chill.

Poor customer service, they dont cancel your membership.I emailed them several time to cancel it, no one replied. and I asked the staff there to do that, instead he asked to mail them again, make sure you cancel it in 20 days advanced, before they charge you again.

Best gym on the hill.After belonging to 4 (yes, 4!) other gyms in Seattle, I finally landed at Rival. I couldn’t be happier with the experiences I’ve shared with them over the past year.The personal trainers are some of the most knowledgeable and dedicated professionals in the industry and their regimens actually work. Over the past 20 years, I have done regular cardio and weight training; however, in the past 12 months I’ve learned new and useful techniques that will last a lifetime. I personally work with Ron (amazing trainer and highly recommended), but everyone else seems to do great work as well.Regarding the dreaded gym cancelation process, they are once again professional and virtuous. Sadly, I have to move from Seattle, but Rival worked with me to cancel the membership quickly and easily. No pain at all.

I think the workout area is pretty cool. They have an area with free weights and trx machines. It has a kind of turf on the floor which is great because the ground is soft. They also have indoor rowing classes which is good for changing up your cardio every now and then.One thing I am not a fan of is that they dont have separate men and womens locker rooms. You walk in to the locker room and then they have restroom and shower areas behind closed doors but there are just women and men walking in and out. Lets just call it awkward.

Great classes, great people. Extremely well managed. Its a pleasure to go here.

Amazing gym, clean, lots of open space, nice equipment, usually not crowded. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Great place.

Clean and spacious. Great place to work out and meet interesting people at the same time.

My favorite gym so far. Lots of class and helpful staff. Its small but has everything you need. Its a gym and a community.

Great variety of gym classes (biking, rowing, etc) + gym space to use. Many options available on classpass

Fantastic gym with great equipment and friendly staff!

Great place to workout, not too crowded and they have really good trainers.

HIIT in class setting is very enjoyable way to get a workout in.

Best gym + classes in the area, by far.

Great classes and space, a bit pricey but can be worth it

Great staff! New and well taken care if equipment. 3 rooms with rowing machines weights punching bags, machines, even pullup/monkey bars for dynamic workout experience. they also have the classic treadmills, ellipticals and bikes. highly reccomend.bonus. I never have a problem getting the the piece of equipment that I need its usually availiable.

Friendly people, but crowded, and difficult to workout while classes are going on.

I love this gym

Rarely busy, has plenty of machines and free weights