Member Testimonials
Quiet, well maintained equipment, friendly staff
Chair Yoga
Our family loves the Y!
The instructors are helpful and knowledgeable. Classes are fun.
The Birmingham YMCA is a very friendly and welcoming center. I feel comfortable to make it part of my daily routine. There equipment (precor machines) don't require a separate wristband or wand to initiate them. You simply wipe them down, set your weight and go. The staff is friendly and always greet or say goodbye to patrons. Believe it or not that adds to the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of the facility.
Unlike the Royal Oak, YMCA that strives for that fitness and corporate feel. When you walk up to their sign in desk you can't help noticing the large glass wall with the pool on the other side. I'm surprised women don't feel like they're on display in that pool. The exercise equipment requires a wristband to swipe and activate the machines. I don't understand why the exercise bikes are on the 2nd floor.
The Birmingham YMCA is a great place and the staff are "top shelf".
Bob K
Friendly staff and clean locker rooms
Very nice atmosphere and people, pool could use a warm up though
Staff is always so nice and helpful. It’s so nice to be surrounded by families, it creates a beautiful community!
Great facilities and a very friendly staff. Plenty of space throughout the building to workout. Treadmills can be tricky to get at busy times of the day, but other than that there is plenty of equipment for everyone.
I enjoy Power Walking the upstairs track. Lots of good views through the windows and down onto the Basketball Courts and Swimming Pool.
The multitude of services:
1. Swimming pool
2. Whirlpool
3. Suana
4. Basketball court
5. Walking track
6. Exercise classes
7. Exercise equipment
8. Wi-fi
9. Well located and clean restrooms
It’s close to home, easy to use the equipment upstairs and clean.
Jamie!! Jamie has done a tremendous job organizing the swim classes. All of the instructors have been wonderful too, they are patient & work so well with the kids.
Your group exercise instructors are really good.
IT"S 7 minutes from my house. All employeers are very helpful.
Caring,helpful, considerate staff. Professional and friendly.
Teachers are experienced and professional yet fun.
Well organized variety of programs. I focused on Active Adult and Chair Yoga as my main interest and found them exactly what I needed. They both have excellent instructors who explain purpose and safety of each activity. The individual programs are varied each day so remain interesting and fun. The other attendees are wide ranging in experience, helpful, and friendly.
I am excited to learn about the opportunities for young people and especially young parents. It's so good to see activities that get children together and away from the internet. Also the childcare hours and safety measures look fantastic. I truly believe there are a lot of young parents who experience isolation and loneliness in their homes due to lack of affordable child care. They need healthy exercise too. So I plan to reach out to the ones in my neighborhood with information about the Y. Susan McEwan
friendly staff
the pool
What I dont like, no parking. It seems something can be done about this, especially
in the morning when most of seniors come. I would come daily, if I was not
so anxious about getting a parking spot. This is crazy.!!
My kids have been enjoying the program.
The staff is excellent with the kids in developing their swimming techniques. There’s a great relationship between the students and the instructors. The general staff in the building is also excellent and very accommodating and kind. I would highly recommend Carl’s YMCA and especially their swim program.
The instructors are patient and encouraging.
Wonderful classes and instructors!
Teachers are patient and knowledgeable. They make the young swimmer feel safe in the water.
I like how the space is used - there's a lot offered without it feeling crowded. I like that the lap pool has starting blocks. The locker room is BEAUTIFUL. I love the amenities and space it offers, and it's so clean. I also love that there are changing stalls in the locker rooms, it makes me really comfortable letting my kids use them.
I love the fact that there are so many classes to choose from.
All of the staff are so friendly and helpful!
The facially is always clean, the staff is professional and nice.
Facility is clean, front desk workers are friendly and helpful and class instructors do a great job teaching!
Liked the class a lot.
The people are friendly and open hours are very convenient!