Member Testimonials
The facility is well cared for, clean, offers modern equipment and meaningful classes that bring likeminded people together.
Very close. Alot to offer.
I like the great classes, wonderful staff and awesome members!
I love the equipment , I love all the new friends I've made since I started coming to the Y .
Just started going to the Y. Loving the classes. Great work out. though not like I'm falling down exhausted. Work up a nice sweat.
Great for seniors! Love the classes!
Friendly staff; clean facility!
Useful exercise classes, friendly atmosphere.
Love the atmosphere and comparted to the other gymnasium that I previously belonged to the Y is way more phycological and physically conducive.
Planet Fitness was allowing gang bangers and addicts to join the gym do not miss them at all.
What makes the Y so important to me and my life is the people. From the staff to the members. We laugh and enjoy each other some much. Keep up the great job!
Livestrong program. Vicki and Joe are the best!
From the moment you walk in the door, you feel welcomed! The variety of classes has kept me hooked — BodyPump, Cycling, Bootcamp, you name it the Y has it. Physically, the results are showing up, but it's the mental boost that is truly transformative. Stress fades away, replaced by a positive mindset. Thank you to everyone at the Y for bringing me energy, joy and the growth it brings to my life 💪😊 - Olivia Doyle
Accessible. friendly, many things for older people,
I like the availability of classes.
Friendly people & great classes.
The Y that I attend is friendly, clean and a welcoming place to come to swim.
Love the staff! Very friendly and helpful. Facilities are great. My favorite place to be is swimming laps in the pool, but I am trying out yoga later this week as well. :)
The staff is terrific! I joined this past Fall and could kick myself for not joining several years ago.
Some suggestions:
Have the TV's on with the fonts on and if possible, larger fonts so you can see it farther away
when your on the treadmill etc. Also, have one of the TV's have on one of the Business channels, such as; MSNBC-Business and in addition, either CNN, FOX or MSNBC-regular. The talk group talk shows and the soap operas no one looks at.
It is my understanding that a new YMCA is possibly in the cards in downtown Royal Oak. With this area inundated with seniors, such as myself, you may want to consider a senior meeting room that will have coffee and donuts in the mornings.
If you care too, feel free to call me for further discussion.
Bob Weltman, cell, Phone number removed
The staff is very helpful and you offer a wide variety of actiivities.
Workers very nice. Easy in and out of pool
Very community oriented
Staff was helpful and I found what I needed.
Friendly people. Helpful instructors. Different types of exercise equipment. The swimming pool is wonderful.
I love the daytime exercise class - I am an 'older adult'.
The friendliness
I am a huge fan of the South Oakland YMCA! Everyone has been so absolutely welcoming, from the class instructors, fellow Y members, and Child Watch. I'm thrilled to be an active member at the South Oakland Y!
The staff is helpful and nice, the facilities are clean, I can always find a lane in the pool, and it's great to relax in the sauna after my workout.
Friendly staff and fellow members. It's a very welcoming place full of friendly, smiling faces.
Clean and friendly
Good equipment to work out, nice swimming pool and extremely polite staff.