Member Testimonials
We do water exercises. It’s a great way to get moving, and exercise. Have used the weight equipment in the past, but not anymore. It’s relatively close and easy to get to.
The classes I have been to, the instructors and class members have been welcoming and friendly. I enjoy Yoga and Core & More. I do miss the Mix Fit class on Monday nights and the instructor for that class. I do hope that the morning Barre class will return as I would enjoy trying that class as well. I also plan on expanding my workouts to include more classes.
Also the staff that greats you as you come in is also very helpful and friendly. I am enjoying my new home.
I love the yoga and dance fit classes.
I request that more yoga classes be offered.
I love the downtown presence of the YMCA! It vital to a strong downtown and all of East Omaha to have a vibrant YMCA in the downtown business and now business and growing residential district. I appreciate the equipment, the fitness centers and especially the downtown location.
Any chance that you can partner with some of the new housing developments (and also the businesses/corporations) to encourage them to refrain from including health center amenities in their housing structures and corporate offices--instead giving some credit to membership at the downtown YMCA? CHI Health has done so--it is a wonderful model and employment incentive.
It seems to me, those private workout spaces rarely get used and probably have minimal expertise and oversite in terms of maintenance.
Just a thought. I love the YMCA and the downtown YMCA in particular. Thanks for asking.
Everything. Great place all the way around satisfying.
Flexible
swimming reservations are nice so I know I have a lane to swim;
Like the deep water pool, much better than newer lap pools at newer metro Ys. Second best pool in Metro YMCA system next to the Kirn Pool which is currently only open limited hours. The avid swimmer group keeps asking for Kirn to be open more hours, like daily mornings and Sunday also. Glad new director is finally open more hours Downtown starting Nov 7. Time to be open from 1-3pm in afternoons also since most later times always fully reserved.
I love the classes, Kelly's Yoga class is the BEST! Dan's class is also good.
Pool and yoga
Right at this time we have restrictions; however, I do enjoy coming for my water exercises. Miss seeing all the smiling faces at the front desk. They are all covered with masks. I DO believe that this is a good idea.
Lap swimming is great!
Good facilities. Lots of options for exercising.
While I'm a Total Body Conditioning junkie (Dan and Rowan are the best! They made working out fun again for me!), it's the only group exercise class I go to, it's hard to not recognize the variety of exercise classes that are offered at the Downtown Y.
Their personal trainers/wellness coaches are amazing! Hidden gems at the YMCA, truly. Specifically Dan and Rowan. I personal train with Rowan three days a week and originally started when I became pregnant with my now two-year-old daughter, as a way to make sure I was working out safely while I was pregnant. I'm still doing it today - haven't been able to give it up. Strength training is my favorite, particularly Olympic lifting, something I never did until I started personal training!
I am in the best shape of my life and the strongest I have ever been!
I like to swim and to use the track.
Tim Ellsworth
The Y does good things for me and good things for others!
I like that you reopened as soon as possible. I like the freedoms of the men's fitness center at the YMCA on 20th Street. Overall I'm pleased with the services provided. I'll be even happier when the dry and wet saunas reopen and the single whirlpool baths can be used again.Thanks, and God bless. Sincerely Matthew M.
YMCA is a family organization Waltham is committed to members.
I like the friendly staff and available workout equipment!!
Love the yoga classes but really miss the barre and pilates.
I love the on line app. I am grateful to be able to swim or join a class as my time allows. It also makes it easy to cancel when I need to. Masks are worn when not in exercise mode and social distancing is respected. Grateful to be able to exercise safely.
I love your total body conditioning classes your spinning classes I wish you had 9:00 10:00 spinning class. Your instructors are really really really good and know their stuff if any other time I needed help they've always come to my rescue love the Y.
Great staff!
The downtown Y is a friendly place to workout and the instructors and staff are great.
I appreciate the precautions the Y is taking to keep everyone safe and well.
I like the atmosphere that everyone is included, no matter your age, size, color, ability. You're welcome. The variety is welcome.
very clean and safeguards to covid19 are in place
We are able to chose to do our own program or go to class and have the instructor help to keep you in shape. They are also trying to keep the facility clean and safe for everyone. Be sure to brain and wear your mask as much as possible.
Hours open, body pump classes, friends,staff especially Stacy at desk downtown.
Everybody there is super nice and helpful. Accommodating of all fitness levels. I like that people come to the downtown Y to work out and not to show off their latest workout clothes. It’s a great place to work out and the trainers are phenomenal!!
The Y has great program in a safe environment