Member Testimonials
I've been a member of the YMCA for over 5 years, and it’s truly become a second home for my family and me. What I love most is how welcoming and friendly everyone is, from the staff to the other members. They really make you feel like part of the family. Whether it’s extra training, swimming, basketball, or just a gym to stay fit, the YMCA offers everything you need. It’s an all-in-one place where you can stay active, have fun, and be supported in your fitness journey. It's hands down our favorite gym, and we couldn't be happier with our experience here! 💖💖
Izzy is a wonderful instructor. Love the classes offered and the staff is very warm and professional.
Most of the people who work there are helpful and polite.
The friendliness of the staff and other participants.
It feels like a community. People know me by name and I know them by name. Both staff and other members. This keeps me engaged. Suzy is so engaged in the community and so inspiring. Mark is my personal trainer-he meets me where I’m at physically and is very flexible given my crazy schedule.
The trainers for the classes are excellent.
The inside of the building is always clean.
Good coffee ☕
I love the family atmosphere of the place. People miss you if you don't make it in for a while.
The staff is wonderful
Classes that suit seniors
Friendliness
The Y is a great value! There is so much that is offered and I like the variety all in one place. Also, I love that most of the classes are included in the membership price!
I really enjoy the staff and people that exercise in the gym & classes with me! I like to take water aerobics—especially deep water aerobics! It’s hard to find a pool with a deep end!
Great customer service. Kind , considerate. Listen well and remember patrons
LOCATION
FRENDLY PEOPLE
I like the warm pool, I like the work out rooms, Izzy's class is always fantastic.
I enjoy the group classes where the instructors are knowledgeable and push you to be you to be your best.
I use the Y for water aerobics. Best therapy in town. They have available classes with wide variety of times to go. You won’t find this at any other gym !!!
I participate in water aerobics and a balance class. Each of them in staffed by a highly qualified individual. You can't beat the Y for the great courses it offers.
Swim aerobics
It's only my second visit to the Y and I used the pool for the first time today. It was awesome!!!!! The lifeguards were knowledgeable and friendly. The pool was wonderful! I have procrastinated so long to get in a community pool which I know benefits me both physically and mentally. Thank you for making my first dive a "good" experience!.
And, I participated in the Sunday yoga class for the first time. Instructor James is very awesome! There is no other yoga instructor as caring and dedicated as this man in this geographic area. I entrust him with my yoga experience to the Ump Degree!
The friendlyness of the people the coffee and the pool. Just wish it were a little warmer (pool) and stay that way for the winter.
Swim aerobics clean locker room friendly staff!!
The Senior Fitness Class
The facilities and staff are top notch: clean, friendly, well-run.
The absolutely only suggestion I have is that the swim class instructor on Monday mornings be more engaged with her class. She's a lovely person but she's so busy chatting with the people around her that, this week in particular, half the class drifted off and were chatting and doing their own thing, and I wasn't the only one who commented on her lack of engagement.
On the other hand, I had Cindy for the first time on Weds last week and she is totally engaged and running a tight ship. It was a great workout and everyone was on board.
That said, all of your staff are really nice.
Clean, nice atmosphere, nice people
Staff and trainers
Consistently good experiences.
Clean, good equipment, good hours, nice staff, thank you!
The Monday Pilates class at the Boll Y was amazing because it is challenging. The Pilates class on Tuesday at the South Oakland Y sucks because it is not at all challenging and the woman who leads it tries to say, "Oh it may not feel like you are working, but you are" is wrong. But I still give you a 10 because there are other classes and thing to do there. Also, I like the pool hours and machines. the hours are great.
So worth having a membership. Very clean. Staff really helpful. I give this facility a ten
I just love the quaint, yet abundant offerings the Y has to offer! VERY FRIENDLY AND EAGER TO HELP STAFF!
Very friendly good instructors