Member Testimonials
Group exercise
Support to families and those who need subsidies. Welcoming atmosphere for all; not just big-neck jocks.
Barre
Pickleball
Sauna
It’s the best I recomend totally 💯
Stay and Play is amazing!
The different variety of physical and mental workout options
I like that the Y has so many programs equipped for families and can mold to accommodate all versions of families.
the swim lessons are great.
The instructors provide fun lessons and the coordinator was helpful in signing up.
There are many types of group classes
I enjoy the wellness center and especially how helpful the staff are. There is always someone available to answer questions and offer any assistance needed. I participated in the Women in Weights program, parts 1 and 2; it was amazing! The Wellness Center Coordinator Kyle Hindman did an outstanding job of providing a program to safely teach the use of various free weights as well as the proper use of pin weight machines and pulley towers, bands, and TRX.
I now feel confident to come and workout with the knowledge I gained from this training!
Well done Salem Y!!
Large and lots of activity and exercises which will benefit numerous people! Love the view from exercise room
Every swim instructor was very nice to Layne Last name removed he enjoyed it
Well organized and personnel is professional and always helpful and friendly.
You have a variety of options available for your youngsters and your adults
Workout room with all kinds of machines and equipment.
24 hours, the space, and treadmills are nice
Great facilities, great personnel; great programs
Free swim in family pool on weekdays is helping me rehab surgery.
Weight room is airy and well equipped with good aerobic machines as well.
Their commitment to support families and kids.
Like the evening programs. Really helpful to members working late
Group exercise classes-barre, power pump, power sculpt & cycle. Wish there was a Pilates class
in the morning.
You are so friendly there!
The branch exec at the Botetourt Y is quite clever, but City of Salem (and the Y) are the CHAMPIONS...according to the City of Salem.
Water exercises!
Friendly greeting at front desk! Fellowship with other members!
excellent classes and class leaders. plenty of different classes to choose from. you pay attention to your customers which showed when you added a lot of more barre classes and gleaned out some of the "not so great" class leaders.
I love the early opening of the pool
The Salem YMCA is always super clean with knowledgeable and friendly staff. This friendly atmosphere then extends to the people who come to exercise. When you exercise and eat well, you feel better and look better. Then you become happier.

I can get everything from the YMCA. It has swimming, Les Mills classes, Weight room and many other ways to stay healthy. The instructors are very encouraging and enthusiastic to be there and demonstrate proper technique. Another plus is if your traveling, you can use any YMCA facility.