Member Testimonials
I was having an issue with members being on their phones not working out constantly holding up machines and The Y took in my feedback and put signs up saying to be considerate of others that are waiting for the machines. I really appreciated that.
I also love their classes that they offer and it’s nice that there’s such a variety; something for everyone.
Also the staff is always friendly!
The Y is a good value if you take advantage of the services. The instructors are great. There is a wide range of programs.
Salem YMCA is very clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. That’s all you need in a gym
Friendly staff. Very good equipment. Very much enjoying yoga with Rebecca…challenging but definitely improving my mobility.
I love all the new equipment and the Y is always very clean...
The staff at the front desk and in the exercise gym always acknowledge me and welcome me with a smile and a hello when I enter. Just walking in makes my day better.
I can think of three occasions when I needed assistance from staff and it was given each time promptly, competently, and with such a pleasant helpful attitude.
When I am considering whether or not to exercise today, knowing the welcoming feeling I will get from my people at the Y always pushes me to say 'yes".
For number of years, while still working, I did my workouts at 5:00 AM. Now that I'm retired. I go to the Salem YMCA between 7:00 and 8:00 in the mornings. The staff has always been friendly and helpful, there are more than enough machines, I've made friends with fellow members, and Jim is a terrific morning greeter. My late wife Betsy served on both the Salem and regional boards, and through her, I came recognize how extensive the projects and good works the Y undertakes.
We love how friendly the welcome center staff is. The Salem Y feels like “home”!
The Salem Y has been my “happy place” for years now. It’s so special and unique!
Affordable, dependable
Price is right, facilities are clean, and the facility is sized appropriately to the volume of people. And it's in a good spot.
Diversity, nice staff, not too expensive, availability.
The Salem Y offers classes that interest me. Yoga classes have become so beneficial to my well being and I also use the gym frequently. There are people of all ages and it’s non judgmental. I’m usually there 3x a week.
Good pricing, great fitness floor, friendly staff, and interesting classes :)
Great staff and offerings, especially yoga and meditation classes.
The YMCA is a friendly and community-oriented space. It is a jewel in the crown and an important part of my life. I love being a part of the YMCA community!
Clean facility
I go to the Salem Y daily and often twice a day, including spin class about three times a week and three yoga classes a week. Otherwise I use the fitness center and occasionally the pool. Instructors are excellent; they all make sure participants are getting the most out of the classes, especially new participants.
Love Eme's Pilates class so much!
Appreciate that it's big and not too crowded, that it's clean, and that it has a laid back community atmosphere.
Only wishes:
- I wish there was more room for stretching, calisthenics, etc in the cardio room
- I wish there was more room for Eme's pilates class, which gets quite full and each individual takes a lot of room because we need to be able to swing our legs in both directions.
- I wish there was more equipment in the smaller studio downstairs (the first one, not the one at the back of the building). Eme's pilates class often runs out of yellow resistance bands for stretching and we don't have any foam rollers. If we had ~15 of those we could do a foam roller cooldown, which Eme says is part of the how she runs the pilates class at other gyms.
Because of the variety of gym equipment you can use and the pool that you have access to in good community rooms
I recommend this place since it provides great service in many aspects, in addition to the kindness of the people who work there and the environment is great.
Love love the Salem YMCA the staff are fantastic and I love my classes
Good service
Clean and friendly helpful staff. I enjoy the Tanyia Zumba classes. A wide range of equipment selections. Like that I can put memberahip on hold while away in the summer.
We love the Y's commitment to the entire age spectrum, and to its dedication as a community organization. Keep up the Great Work!!
I like that the classes are small, there is only 1 class at a time and the kids are actually swimming. We have done classes at other YMCAs and they are done as well as Salem. My daughter is really advancing her swimming skills.
Ms. Jacquie is wonderful!
New equipment and great atmosphere plus sauna
Staff friendly and helpful - facility clean and bright. Enjoyed my experience.
The Y is an active meeting place for the Salem community. In addition to all the classes you can also meet friends, neighbors and colleagues.