River Valley Athletic Club

RVAC isn't huge, but there are usually enough machines and classes to accommodate everyone, although management is sometimes slow to fix broken equipment, showers, etc.The women's locker room was an add-on and as such is a little awkward and sprawly, but there are enough lockers and after a while, you figure out which spots have adequate room and which don't.The owner did a big renovation several years ago. Since much of the labor was performed by employees, construction was a drawn-out affair. Maintenance has declined. Locker rooms aren't as clean as they used to be and the pool is perpetually cloudy. I always shower well afterwards and use the club towel to stand on because the carpeted floor grosses me out. My first review for this place was 4 or 5 stars but I've had to downgrade because of the cleanliness and maintenance issues.The club has a 25 yard indoor pool and a smaller outdoor pool that's open during warm weather. I'm a lap swimmer, and there are usually lap lanes available very early morning, midday, and at night. However, in the summer the club offers swimming lessons for children and there are large blocks of time that adult lap swimmers can't get in. Front desk staff will helpfully suggest using the outdoor pool, but it's so short that by the time you push off one end, you're practically hitting your head on the other end.Most group fitness classes are free. Quality of instruction varies, try out a few to see if you like the instructor or not. Offerings include yoga, step, sculpt & strength, Zumba, kettlebells, kickboxing, spinning, and others.There's a decent child care area, a real boon to parents of youngsters who need to get out and sweat!Prices are about average, and you can often avoid an initiation fee by signing up for a one-year commitment.

Good gym with plenty of machines and free weights. They provide towels and lockers if needed and have a good dry sauna. I was in town for the holiday and purchased a week pass. It was helpful to get all the beer out of my system.

We are not members, but bring the kids here for their swimming lessons. They have an excellent selection of classes and the instructors keep the classes interesting. I would recommend the swimming lessons. As time and finances permit, I will consider a membership.

Place is really getting to be a dive for how expensive a membership is. It is big, however equipment seems to always need repairs. Not worth the money

Great location, very convenient and close to the St. Croix bridge.Clean facility and friendly staff.Nice to open up a new membership there.

Love River Valley! The staff is helpful and kind, nice selection of equipment, great classes, indoor & outdoor pools with great swimming classes for the kids and amazing child care!

Nice folks. The gym is not fancy, but is comfortable and has everything I need. Good classes and schedules. My kid loves the day care area and activities.

Overall, the whole club is dirty and gross. The machines are not well maintained and the carpet in the locker room smells funky. There have been several times where I have to go from machine to machine before I find one that is working properly.