Member Testimonials
Members, staff and facility.
Pickleball, classes, e-gym, friends
Seriously friendly staff. First time in this location and I felt right at home. Warm welcome to start the day. I dig this spot a lot
Many offerings: group classes, good weight room, VERY WELCOMING STAFF
My wife and I love the Y! I love that there are few to no TVs around and people are usually very polite. It's also a very friendly and welcoming space for people just getting started with fitness and working on lifting. We've spread the word about the SOYMCA to so many of our friends too.
My two minor gripes: the plates for weightlifiting are often scattered throughout the various machines in a way that makes them annoying to find. If they could be re-organized on a biweekly basis or something I think that would be awesome. The other thing - kids/tweens using the assisted pull-up frequently let it slam in a way that seems dangerous for them and disruptive for others. Otherwise the kiddos are usually very polite and respectful and safe in the lifting/cardio area.
Love all the machines that you have now. Employees are so friendly and helpful to your members. The people exercising are respectful to clean machines after each use to cut down on germs spreading. Also, just a few blocks from my house. I have already recommended to a few friends and my son. All of them have signed up with the Y.
I love the adult swim lessons. The instructors are professional and encouraging.
It is clean
The workers are professional and very nice
My instructor is wonderful
I love everything about the the ymca on 11 mile
I have been there over 25 years
Incredible staff and people in general… I love the community
Friendly, clean, plenty of equipment, and classes
Good instructors, nice sessions.
I come for the pool, and the lifeguards are very reliable and friendly. I also am impressed by the gym and weight room - impressive collection of weight machines. And to end the exercise experience, the sauna is fabulous!
I like the friendly staff, the clean facilities, the wide variety of equipment, the motivational support, and - most of all - the pool!
I like the chair yoga class and evening water fitness. Both instructors are great. I will try the new equipment in the exercise room.
I love riding the bike and I feel better when I finish..People are all nice and I talk to a few friends I met there. No judgement ever. Always clean and well taken care of. I always talk to people about the YMCA and recommend it.
Friendly staff. I enjoy using the pool.
IT'S GREAT
Friendly atmosphere, welcoming
Love the EGYM
I really appreciate that the YMCA is there for all ages. We have raised our children with the help of YMCA programming. The strong, community-centered values are great for growing minds and forming responsible, healthy habits. Playing ball in the gym, swimming in the pool, the YMCA camps, and showing up to workout a few times a week have all added value and fun to our lives! Thank you South Oakland Y!
#1 I'm participating in Active Older Adults exercise and Chair Yoga which I know created a healthy lifestyle. The instructors for these are knowledgeable and promote safety in performing the routines. And the groups are fun.
#2 I've found a wonderful diverse community of all ages. Conversations and fun observations prevent loneliness. With more time, I'm sure I'll have some additional friends to join me with other socializing.
#3 It was an unexpected surprise how this involvement four times a week structured how I use my time the rest of the day.
Pool
Quick honest and helpful response from staff
The friendliness of the staff.
The staff and facilities are first rate.
The staff is very kind.
Friendly helpful and informative
The RO YMCA is awesome, always clean, the pool rocks and the staff is great. I love being a member!!!
Employees are very accommodating. The place is always clean.
More recumbent bikes are needed in the work out room. Two is not enough.
The staff is welcoming, the facilities are clean, and the E-Gym is awesome.
The staff is very nice and the difference classes they offer the pool the difference venter that comes in.