Member Testimonials
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.
Great facility and people
The people are really nice, the facility is clean, and everybody's made to feel welcome
The program was inclusive and engaging, and so much fun for the kids! The instructors were capable and kind, and made the experience special for all involved.
Nice, quiet friendly Y. Love the pool. I've never had to share a lane, the locker room is clean and quiet.
New Equipment, robust class schedule and offerings, friendly front desk staff.
Because it has the weightlifting equipment I need.
I love the Salem YMCA - it is just the right size; staff is great and knowledgeable. Love my small group training with Rick.
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.