Member Testimonials
Great facility, helpful people
Your programs and activities are awesome!
I appreciate the friendliness of the staff, diversity of the members, cleanliness of the facility, and the sense of community it gives me.
Many different choices for people with varying abilities.
Great workout facilities.
Free weights and machines. I am retired and live in Bellaire but still come Downtown at 1 after lunch crowd clears out. Pop
Excellent choices
the facilities are like nothing else, the people are friendly kind, and very helpful where can you go in the city of Houston and enjoy such comfort.
The wide range of time is very beneficial to me. My partner loves your workout area on the 4th floor, I like the pool area.
I have not tried any of the classes yet, but want to.
I like that they have numerous amounts of programs and activities to help members stay mobile and loose weight. The YMCA is a perfect place to swim, lift weights, do aerobics, and other things. The YMCA is a no judgment zone
Variety of demographic- ie age groups/cultures in both guests and trainers
I like the friendly atmosphere created by the staff. It seems like a safe place.
It is very inclusive - diverse population - age, nationality, races, genders
TRX
I really enjoy the year around outdoor heated pool. Locker room is nice and plenty of eady parking. Friendly staff is helpful.
It offers excellence whether in equipment, programs generally or programs designed for elders.
Variety of classes, great facilities.
Swimming, basketball, exercycles
I love all the dance class options. I wish there were before work dance classes.
I really enjoy the variety of classes YMCA offers. I also love being able to swim as a workout
Classes
Very good lunch time classes. Very good instructors.
I love the variety of group classes that are offered and mainly, the facility and the gym equipment.
I enjoy playing volleyball probably 8 to 10 hours a week during the 6 days a week court program. We have over 100 players that are members. I support this program by buying the professional volleyball nets and volleyball for the kids.
I also enjoy the weights area for a workout after volleyball.
love the group classes
There are many workout classes available at varying times, which is helpful for someone with a busy schedule. The YMCA is family and community friendly; it's very inviting to people of all fitness levels. Other gyms can be intimidating, but the YMCA welcomes everyone while still having all the equipment and facilities needed for a great workout.
The pool, steam sauna and indoor walking track.
There is a wide variety of classes offered for all age groups and athletic abilities.
There is also a feeling of community that I appreciate.
As a senior adult I've found a variety of group and individual ways to exercise and have a fun community of folks to be with. Staff has worked diligently to make things work for all of us!
Crowed pool

I play racquetball, and I like that the courts are always clean and that there always seems to be enough of them.