Member Testimonials
Tons of working equipment and cleanliness of gym
I enjoy some of the workout classes. Zumba is my favorite, but I also enjoy cardio dance and nightclub cardio. I like that the hours have been extended lately.
I enjoy cultural classes like Zumba that are not merely appropriated without inclusion of authentic soulful Latinx and Black instructors. Arthueria was one of the best TRX instructors she not only strengthened my core but her pure spirit helped keep me on my fitness path. When you bring back Artheria and TRX my experience will truly be a 10.
Flexibility and variety
The YMCA is amazing and beautiful club !! Simply love it
Diversity, Highly Qualified Instructors, Atmosphere.
Bridge
Exercise and friendly staff (I know that’s not a program)
All the programs I’d like to participate in (needlework, mahjong, book club and more) if I had time
The many great people-members and staff-I’ve met
And the cafe. Love that chili and it’s a place I can fellowship with my friends.
all the teachers for the group classes are great.
Swimming, weights
A fantastic facility - programs and building.
The variety of both and easy accessibility. Friendly and helpful staff. Availability of personal trainers. Great pool and water aerobic classes
Instructors like Shan!
Classes & the atmosphere.
1) please bring back towels, bleach kills covid
2) in RE to the TRX classes, please do bring them back and put them in a different room. The old room (Tellepsen location) was way too crammed and people were always turned away because class was filled to capacity and the people that did get to be a part of the class, we weren't able to do all workouts because of limited space. PLEASE use a larger room. I understand a lot of the gym goers are downtowners, but starting a class at 5:00 p.m. is insane, walk to the gym, change, etc. takes time. Classes should start at 5:30 p.m. weekdays.
3) please bring back the coffee in the mornings. I really enjoyed the coffee prior to a workout. Caffeine is a natural preworkout.
Thank you! please email me at Email address removed with any questions.
Zumba is my favorite. Victor and Vanessa are fantastic.
I mainly use the fitness center. Lots of equipment and friendly employees. Having access to a whirlpool and steam room is a special treat.
I use the Y primarily for the equipment and closeness to my Home. I am glad that the Y offers the programs and other activities as many of my friends utilize them.
ease of scheduling, clean facilities
Body pump is the best class. Love all the instructors! The app is so easy to use and book classes. Love everything about the Y.
Great instructors for group classes, especially core, Pilates, and yoga at Trotter.
Above those is the swimming pool at Trotter! So clean, may be a little too warm for master swimmers, and so well maintained.
And above all is the garden at Trotter. It Rocks! The word should be spread to all members that it is there to volunteer and have great green exercise. Tasty too!
So while I have your attention, one thing that I keep asking for, is hot water for women over 5’8”, to shower. The three showers for us are lukewarm and have been for over a year. I’ve asked and asked If some of the very hot water from the eight other showers for shorter women can be diverted for the many of us who either stoop to use short showers, or really don’t like to take showers in lukewarm water and grumble.
The variety
I love the Forever Well Programs.
I really like the range of classes and the variety of times. Everyone is wonderful and I really like the teachers!
I do wish that the non-competitive pickleball would also be available outside of working hours. Joining a regular pickleball time can be frustrating for the the experts when they get a new player against them. Someone I know was told to only sign up for the non competitive class based on her skill level.
Additionally, it would be nice to see the activities that cost an additional fee on the registration list. I understand it cannot be set up the same because people cannot register for the class online. That said, it would be nice to know when they are offered. The system can stop at the point of "signing up" for a class. Instead it can say contact the YMCA for reservations. It is just hard to know when those options are available (TRX, Pilates reformer etc...)
It is always clean and fresh smelling, the staff are friendly and helpful, it is big and airy so there is distance between you and the other guys,excellent equipment, room for floor work, the patrons are friendly and cordial, the hour work for me.
Childcare & group classes & Women’s center
The friendly environment that is there from the people who work out!
I like to much YMCA activities I enjoy activities for 15 years The are fantastic
I like the foreverwell program, the monthly trip that allows me to discover Houston and Texas surroundings that I will not be able to do without foreverwell.
I also like the gym activities and equipment that keep me healthy
I usually go to Trotter YMCA at 5:00 AM the girls there in the morning at the front desks are friendly, kind, and nice to see in the morning.
they are safe, clean and you can always have a great work out
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