Rival Fitness

I've been a member for years and the staff is incredibly nice and the gym is well outfitted and clean. I've been working out with Heather Robinson @hd.robinson and she has helped me make great strides after recovering from a herniated disc …

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.

I've 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 it's 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 I've worked with trainers in the past. Rival is just the right size gym, too, with a focus on more contemporary approaches to fitness. They've become an iconic part of Capitol Hill!

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.

Best gym on the hill.After belonging to 4 (yes, 4!) other gyms in Seattle, I finally landed at Rival. …

I left another gym (in Pioneer Square) because I was intrigued by the class offerings at Rival. After a 7 day free pass, I'm 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.

A great gym for classes. It is expensive but I've 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.

One of the best gym's I've 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. It's been a …

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 …

Rival fitness is a fantastic gym with a wonderful staff. I'm 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!