Member Testimonials
I love the fitness classes in the evening. The classes I enjoy: Izzy teaches strength training and Betsy teaches cycling. These are fun classes but also allow you to work out at your own pace and push yourself as much as you need.
The YMCA is an important part of my life and the services provided meet my needs in so many ways
Family feeling. Community. FFYS swim team. The women that teach the water aerobics and aqua aerobics are amazing.
I like everyone at the front desk, they are very welcoming. The classes are great, and I have met quite a few new friends as well.
I love that the Y is a place where everyone can feel comfortable. I have developed a great group of friends through StageFIT.
Staff are wonderful and helpful ! Instructors are wonderful , knowledgeable and fun to work with ! Place is very clean and maintained ! Hours are very good for all different times a day !!! Extremely glad I joined ! 5 ⭐
I go to the Easy does it pool therapy class. the teacher is Great. I come with a friend to the class she was already going to it. it's a nice class I am really glad I joined.
I like that the Y is easy for me to get to, most of the staff are very nice. The facility is always very clean and well maintained.
I went to the South Oakland Family YMCA facility on January 26th to check it out since the Birmingham Family YMCA will be closing permanently on April 30th, 2026.
I used to come to the South Oakland Family YMCA over 40 years ago. (I was at the facility on the day in 1986 that the previous Director of the South Oakland Family YMCA James Wiseman passed during a community function.)
The building is vastly improved from back then and the front desk personnel were excellent in making me feel welcome and took me on a tour of the entire facility.
Thank you for taking time to welcome me!
Classes are great! Sue and Izzy are great instructors
Staff and members are friendly and the facility is always clean.
We love enjoying the pool and gym! We also love that there are programs for the kids.
Great instructors.. comfortable place to be.
The strong women I meet there
We love the atmosphere at the Y. We have met some terrific people and our instructors are top notch!
My experience with the Macomb Family YMCA has been a good one. The atmosphere is friendly and that includes staff snd other members. I like the water aerobic classes and many gyms do not have pools!
I like the instructors and the variety of classes. I like seeing familiar faces when I go to work out.
Everything
Amazing class offerings led by dynamic instructors and being in community with like minded people that want to better their fitness levels.
Staff is friendly. The building is clean and odor free. There is a well rounded collection of exercise equipment. I have only had to wait for a specific piece once in the last month. There are several classes and activities that I want to become part of, but have yet to do. Free weights are easily available in multiples including several types of weights to select from. It is easy to get assistances with how-to’s, and general information. I enjoy my time there
Group classes and instructors
It is a small and quaint place. Alot to do
The feeling of community with others in the exercise classes. It also makes me happy to see people of all age groups participating in activities in the fitness center, the exercise rooms, the gym and the pool!
Like the fitness class offerings and the team at Carls Family YMCA is top notch
I love that the lap pool is warm and doesn’t seem so overly chlorinated.
The people, AOA & Water exercise classes
I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the Y. I work out, now, 6 days per week. I have taken several swim and other fitness classes, and continue to regularly. My kids also attend regularly. It’s a great value for what you receive. As a family, we love it!
Helpful and good services
Friendly and helpful staff! Lots of class options. Great instructors.
The locker room and showers were very clean. The equipment was in great shape. The pool temperature was awesome. The front desk was very pleasant and helpful.