Member Testimonials
I like the variety of programs and the friendly and knowledgeable trainers. Also like the Tellepsen facilities and the affordable prices!
Keeping in mind that we under the "stay home, work safe order," I like the workout area on the 3rd floor, and hope we can all return sooner than later.
The group exercises are awesome, not to mention the facility as a whole!
everything
yoga!
Lots of fun classes that are good workouts.
I originally joined the downtown YMCA Gym in the 1960's. I was absent for some years when I lived overseas, and rejoined in 2010, after it became possible to put membership on hold temporarily while a member was unable to attend. Gym membership and regular usage of its excellent facilities have been one of the highlights in my life. The Staff and the maintenance of the gym equipment has been kept to the highest of standards.
This may not be the appropriate place to voice negative comments/complaints. However, I do feel it necessary to make you aware, in writing, of the following three comments/complaints that I would like to make and for Staff Management to consider acting upon:
1. Because the vast majority of members who feel the need to listen to music when they work out, have their own music recorded on their mobile phones, and listen through headphones, I personally think it is now quite unnecessary for any type of piped in music to be used, and perhaps the Gym might consider limiting the use of the 4th floor speakers to announcements.
I primarily use the equipment and facilities on the 4th floor, and occasionally use the hyrdo- swirl pool, steam bath and or sauna. All of which I enjoy very much.
2. I have no complaints with the equipment, nor of the personnel. They are helpful and also do their best to keep the machines clean. However, I do have a problem with the lack of cleanliness of some of our members, mostly men, those men and very few woman who never clean the equipment before, and especially after use, I believe that the Gym employees need to be instructed by management to be more observant of and to be more forceful with the members who lack the common standards of cleanliness required when there is extensive use of our equipment; and lastly,
3. From time to time I notice in the ground floor Men's Locker Room, that it quite often becomes very difficult to obtain a locker, the reason being that some members often leave their gym clothes locked in some of the lockers 24/7. I notice this because my 4-5 times a week gym schedule is erratic as to time, sometimes very early and sometimes very late, noticing the same padlocks on the same lockers. This becomes a serious problem during rush periods. In the past, when this has been the case, I have complained to the Front Desk and they have been quick to warn members with appropriate stickers. I know everybody is very busy working on the many projects for the gym to be run efficiently. However, I was hoping that a male employee could be assigned to the task of walking through the downstairs locker room, especially at the beginning of the working day and at closing time, and taking the necessary time to observe padlocks that are on lockers overnight, and then taking the necessary action to stop this selfishness on the part of some of our members.
Silver sneakers participation and senior exercise classes, AARP programs, Women’s fitness area is great too.
Always fun and friendly and professional with everyone.........
Plenty of activities at different hours during the day
Great instructors, staff and volunteers.
Variety of group exercise to fit any age group, wide choices of equipment, wonderful staff, good hours,etc.
Not enough promotion.
Love the exercise programs. The trainers are excellent and very helpful
TRX, CSI and Body Pump instructors are GREAT!
Pool, hours and childcare
Almost everything....
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There is a variety of programs for all ages and schedules are flexible for working people.
Equipment is maintained well, staff is helpful
Easy access, everything needed is always available, child watch
Favorites are body attack, the pool and sauna, the track.
Plus my kids love parents night out!
They meet the needs of the members.
The instructors
The variety of activities, the attention to our seniors and my personal trainer.
Good variety of classes
I don't participate in activities.
Great selection of group exercise classes. Staff is always friendly. The programs and activities offer something for anybody.
Tai chi
Weight room
Like stretch class with Richard Jones st 34th Y and spin at downtown rest of the week. Especially Ashley on Saturday!
I love the YMCA so I already have recommended to friends abs family