About Us

Welcome to Rival Athletic Club — The Shoals ultimate destination for individuals ready to push themselves to their limits and beyond.

RIVAL encourages and celebrates healthy competition, not only among others, but within individuals to be a better, stronger, healthier version than yesterday.

RIVAL offers a range of training programs to help members align their goals with their outcomes. Whether members are looking to improve overall health and wellness, build muscle, or increase endurance, RIVAL has the tools, expertise, and a newly renovated facility to motivate them every step of the way.

RIVAL is more than just a gym, it is a space where every body type, every fitness level, every person is welcome. RIVAL exists to challenge body and mind, and to create fitness experiences that allow members to rival the person they were when they joined.

YES YOU CAN.

YES YOU CAN.

Our equipment.

We offer state-of-the-art equipment, expert coaching, and a wide range of classes and programs that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Check out these videos to learn more about some of the unique-to-the-Shoals pieces we have at RIVAL.

“At Rival Athletic Club, our mission is to empower individuals to become their best selves by challenging them to compete with their former selves.”

— Jennifer Drake, Gym Manager