River Valley Fitness & Training Center, located at 5111 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, is a locally-owned spacious gym facility in the Central Mall Fort Smith. Renovated from an old Sears building, this gym is known for its authentic, old-school atmosphere and diverse fitness activities. Apart from basic equipment and weightlifting areas, the gym features pickleball, yoga, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) services. The establishment operates 24/7, providing everyone the opportunity to fit a workout into their busy schedules.
Despite the gym's vast equipment choices, some of them are outdated, and the bathrooms need upgrades. The gym has received mixed reviews for its customer service, with some patrons raving about friendly staff, while others have raised concerns about professionalism. Nevertheless, River Valley Fitness & Training Center retains a strong community vibe and camaraderie, which makes it a popular choice among locals.
Pros:
- Features an authentic, old-school feel and encourages a friendly community vibe.
- Provides vast variety of fitness activities and equipment options, including weightlifting, MMA, Yoga, and more.
- Locally owned and advocates for non-franchised, unique gym experiences.
- Conveniently located in Central Mall Fort Smith and operates 24/7, ensuring accessibility for customers despite their busy schedule.
- Friendly staff, as per some members' reviews.
- Offers competitive prices for gym memberships, including direct draft discounts.
Cons:
- Some gym equipment is outdated and in need of an upgrade.
- According to some reviews, the sauna is frequently out of order.
- Customer service quality varies, with some members reporting experiences of unprofessional behavior from staff.
Location / Contact
- Address: 5111 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903, United States
- Phone:+1 479-648-9400
- Website:rivervalleyfitness.com
Rating Stats
Reviews (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.5-star.
This business has 10 reviews.
The address is: 5111 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903, United States .
The contact number is +1 479-648-9400
This service is listed under Gym .
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JOSHUA NILES
1 year ago
At the end of this month will mark a full year at River valley. At times, I would hurt but I kept pushing knowing that the pain would leave my body and most of it has. Randy's facility changes lives every day and gives people not only a place to work out but a place that feels like home. Some days, I would rather be at the gym than my own house because I feel like I finally belong somewhere in life. It's a great feeling for one to feel like they belong within a society that treats most people like an outcast if they aren't a part of the popular group. This facility has forever changed me, and I'll never forget that all the days of my life. I found this gym at a time in which I felt so broken on the inside, as men we don't talk about the brokenness that we feel but always keep strong and keep moving forward. I no longer feel broken and that is a great feeling to have.To all the kind people that I have met here, I just wanted to say thank you for being kind to me as it's a true reflection of who you are at the core.Joshua NilesCertified Bad@$$
Jay Bee
1 year ago
This is definitely my go to gym when I’m home. The place is insanely huge, and there’s so much equipment that it’s rare to find yourself waiting for a machine. This is also coming from someone that avoids rush hour anywhere. Best prices on supps, and all the staff have been great from my experience. The owner is a super cool guy, makes you feel right at home!
Jarod Downing
1 year ago
I enjoy this gym. Usually pretty busy. Guest and staff seem to be friendly. They seem to have groups using the gym doing different activities throughout the week, but this doesn't interfere with my workout.
Matthew Cross
1 year ago
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.
Christian Moore
1 year ago
This gym really is mediocre at best. Equipment is kind of embarrassing. Sauna never works. Had a bad experience with customer service. I’m sure I’ll get a good comment back on here talking about how I was rude. But for real these guys don’t know how to run a business.
Nick Eaton
1 year ago
Just moved back to the area, was very surprised fort smith finally has a very large facility with turf for sledding pushing/loaded carries, 24/7, and a sauna booth. Instantly signed up.
Revelations 1911
1 year ago
Absolutely loved this place. Could only be here for the holidays because I live in a different state but showed up as many times as I could and thoroughly enjoyed it. Has more an old school weightlifting feel (big plus in my book), had everything I needed, highly recommend.
Dan S
1 year ago
This is the perfect gym for people serious about weightlifting and/or overall fitness, while still being a great place for the beginner to start the journey into fitness. This is my new gym away from home gyms when I'm in town, and it's not even close. I wish my home gym, or any of the gyms in my area, had this 5 star vibe. Well done!
Alexander P
2 years ago
Beautiful gym.. receiving one star because of the staff members very unprofessional. I was working out with my friend and I was using the “all American Texas bar and a guy comes up and tried to boast his knowledge and he started yelling at me saying I was using it for the wrong thing etc etc told the empolyee at front and they said “ok he always like that he has mood swings.”
W3 TH3 P3OPL3
3 years ago
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.