The swimming pool has been closed for over a year. This is part of the Huntsville Hospital Wellness…read moreProgram. They are systematically closing all their pools.

I work out as a guest here when I am visiting family in Athens... Now that I'm in Athens at least…read moresemi permanently I hope to get a membership soon. I've worked in the fitness industry for years, and I can honestly say I was impressed with this place. For a small town gym operated by the hospital, they really have a lot of equipment! I can only think of maybe two machines that I would like to see added. The place is clean, the staff is friendly, and there is a wide variety of ways to get your fitness on. There is even a childcare. Having worked in the fitness industry, I know that normally in gyms, the staff is trained to sell, sell, sell. I did not get this vibe at ALL here, and it was very refreshing. I'm guessing maybe because it is run by the hospital, the employees aren't forced to hit high quotas or work off commission. Whatever the reason is, it is nice. They are there if you need them, but the staff never tries to pressure you into joining or buying things you don't need. The only thing I would change would be later hours, especially on weekends. But I am a bit of a night owl. :)

I have been a member of Hogan Family YMCA since I started working there in high school. After I…read moregraduated, my family maintained a family membership, which I use when I come home for breaks and holidays. This branch offers several amenities including an indoor and outdoor pool, indoor walking track, basketball gym, fitness gym, exercise classes, child watch (8 weeks -12 years) and youth after school and summer programs. Each time I visit, my experience has been consistently positive. The staff at this branch are very friendly and overall the facility is clean and well-maintained without signs of overcrowding.

I signed my son up for their holiday camp. They allowed him to play in grass I stated he was…read moreallergic to in his files. When they called me regarding the situation they stated they just noticed he had environmental allergies (he has multiple environmental allergies stated) but did not tell me he played in the grass, till I later asked them. I had to leave work early to pick him up, and he had a severe allergic reaction, as he practically went into anaphylactic shock. I had to miss work the very next day to take him to the doctor to make sure his organs were still functioning appropriately. I paid $100 for two days with no refund. I emailed the director of the holiday camps about this situation, where she has yet to reply acknowledging the situation.

This facility is small, and under staffed. The equipment is…read morein need of replacing. They have 3 elliptical machines, 2 of which have been out of service for I know 4 months! The other is so loud it can be heard over the blaring music and classes being held behind the partition. Several of the other machines need padding replaced or recovered. And a shoulder machine ( I believe) isn't adequately bolted. Tanning is available - only during staffed hours, which is not convenient if you can't get there by 6pm. It is very clean, and has 24hr. access for members. Rates could be better given the state of the equipment. Either drop rates and keep said equipment or fix it! Convenient location and no judgement atmosphere.

I just moved to Athens and Riviera is pretty much right in the middle of this small growing city. I…read morereally like this gym. It is 24 hours and seeing as it is smaller it kind of has like an Average Joe's from Dodgeball feel to it. Free weights, bench presses, leg presses, treadmills, bikes, everything you really need. It also has a MMA that is attached to it I have yet to venture over there. Small but Growing!

I've been going here about 2 months now and I just love it. The staff is always friendly, but never…read morepushy. At least during mid-morning the place isn't too crowded. The Hydro Massage is well worth the premium membership upcharge. Check the place out, you won't be disappointed.

Stay clear of Workout Anytime! Any location! I cancelled my membership on June 10, 2025, with their…read moregym manager. I was assured my membership had been cancelled by the manager & turned my access card over to him. Jump ahead to February 2026, I get a letter saying my membership was in jeopardy of being cancelled for lack of payment. I found they continued to charge my account from my cancellation date to January 26, 2026. I only realized it then because I had changed banks. They refused to refund the $266.35 they stole from my account & had the nerve to send me to collections. Their company, and their corporate office, have refused to acknowledge their error and make things right! Do NOT trust this company with your banking information! They will continue to charge you after you cancel and then refuse to admit guilt! Worst gym I've ever dealt with!

I have been going to the YMCA on and off for years now and back in January of this year, I decided…read moreto get back into working out. I haven't worked out since the beginning of the COVID pandemic and I wanted to lose some pounds by the end of the year. So I decided to give this location another try. I've always preferred this YMCA over the locations on South Huntsville and Madison. The downtown Huntsville location is a few minutes away from my house and is small and quiet. This location is always clean! So that's a plus. :)

Good place to go work out ,other than the fact of either the women's or the men's steam room seem…read moreto always be down. When you ask the counter persons "when it's going to get fixed?" they say "they don't have the money" I find this hard to believe when I see how many people are going to the gym. Management need to put the funds in fixing or replacing the steam rooms. So Families like mine will continue to go there.