Member Testimonials
I APPRECIATE THE WARM GREETING FROM THE SERVICE PROVIDERS WHEN I ENTER THE BUILDING. THE INSTRUCTORS FOR WATER AEROBICS, & EXERCISE CLASS IS BOTH PLEASANT AND PROFESSIONAL. THE ENTHUSIASM AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROGRAMS IS PRICELESS. THE YMCA AT SOUTH OAKLAND IS DEFINITELY ACCOMMODATING MY HEALTHY LIVING.
Great place at the Downriver YMCA. Clean, great staff, offer a quality amount of classes with great trainers. Sign up ASAP. It's fun!!!
The pools are great so are the other facilities. I have made good friends with other members over the years and meeting at the Y is an easy and fun way to get in our exercise.
the people.
Availability of classes and times
I love the variety of workouts offered. There is definitely something for everyone.
Clean, friendly, easily accessible. I enjoyed many of the classes. The only thing I would like to mention that was disappointing was the water aerobics on wed morning. The instructor just let us bounce around on the water- no structure to the class. I felt it was a waste of time and pool too crowded with people just talking. It was a social hour, not excercise. Which for some I suppose that’s what they’re looking for.
I like the community feeling of the YMCA, the outstanding FFYS swim team, and the aquatics classes offered, The teachers are great!!!
Love the staff, members and classes at the Y.
The older adult classes. You are given an opportunity to exercise at an intense, moderate or low level.
The staff are friendly and helpful. Love Zumba Gold class with Ellen!
Friendly, good pool hours
As a new member, I like the comfortable atmosphere and the variety of offerings provided.
Location, variety of classes, hours, staff.
I like the gym very much. It has multiple different machines. It’s clean and well maintained. Personal is very friendly.
Convenience
Friendly family atmosphere.
Its a safe yet state of the art place for families to to be ale to go together and each member can do their own thing. timing flexibility is very good and the staff right from the exe director to the cleaning lady are very welcoming an give you personal attention and caring which make you feel like you are among friends.
I have been a member for 30+ years and still happy to go there everyday. Everyone will find something that suits their needs.
YMCA has maintained my health since I retired 9 years ago. I alse have made many new friends and had fun exercising.
I took Adult Swim Basics with Andrea, and she is incredible! I gained so much confidence over the 7 weeks of class, and hit all my goals for swimming and safety in the water. She is such an excellent instructor, I have recommended the class to anyone I know who can't swim.
Overall, the facility is very clean, and I ended up signing up as a full member as a result of my experience in the swim class.
Very friendly staff and welcoming to everyone.
It’s the perfect addition for getting through winter without feeling like too many days are stuck at home!
I love the pool! Ann is a great instructor and gives you the best workout and has great music.
On my first visit, it was very welcoming. Very busy.
I just like the YMCA reminds me of when I was a little girl it was free then.
Staff is always friendly. I enjoy the different equipment options.
Staff was very helpful and the facility is nice!
I love how friendly the front desk, instructors and general staff. The instructors are super professional and encouraging!
The group adult classes are fantastic! Would like more 6:15 AM or 7 AM classes. The coat racks could be dusted more frequently.
I like the people.
The pool could be a BIT warmer. Just a couple degrees.
The ‘tense’ of this question is ‘past tense’, ‘Liked’, I prefer present tense…
LIKE. The Y is great and that’s why I like it.
Staff is friendly and courteous. Facility is clean and well kept.