Member Testimonials
The newly updated Gulf Breeze location is great. It isn't really the programs that attract me, it's the fact that it is open 24/7. There is no excuse for not going to exercise when this is an option. The only downside is the fact that is has been a little dirty in the individual exercise rooms with hair balls in the corners and the bathrooms have been a little bit dirty. I still give it a 10.
I believe we should as a city look at building a larger facility across the street from the ball park. In addition advocate for construction of a large pump track in the same area or some where within the city. this city is close to reaching a bikable and walkable score beyond reach of any other town across the country.
Excellent facility and equipment, and personnel
I started at the old Y facility, and the new facility and Gulf breeze additional is awesome
If I'm ever in a position to make a donation to the YMCA in the future I plan to do so
Thank you
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The group classes are so fun and inviting!!!
YMCA has amazing classes, it charges my life, I attending steps, body pumps, body balance.
Water aerobics and basketball and machines
Like: clean, organized, safe environment
Suggest: (GB location) a frost film be placed over the horizontal middle row of windows on the workout rooms to provide a bit of privacy for spinners and other activities
Clean and nice invirernment
Group activities:
Weights training & challenging pilates
Love the remodel!
Clean, well kept equipment
The classes are nice and the individual studios are private and appealing to be in.
I like the way the gym is arranged by the different exercise areas.
CLEAN AND CONVENIENT LOCATION
I enjoy this gym. The setup is good and easy to navigate. However, I would like straight bars over the EZ curl bars. I am only of a stature of 5ft. and trying to use the EZ curl for what one would typically use, the larger Olympic bar, for I prefer the straight bars. Since I am on the subject, it would be good to have machines that adjust slightly lower, like the seating in the free weights area. My feet do not touch the floor when seated on the free weights bench. I want a more considerable frame (bigger - broader platform for the feet), a 45-degree leg press, and a Smith machine. I am not a fan of the cleaning stations. I would rather have wipes over a microfiber rag. Besides these minor inconveniences, the gym is aesthetically pleasing and clean, with plenty of restrooms, locker storage, and designated workout stations.
New, clean refurbishment! Great design that allows for plenty of space plus nice rooms for individual workouts. The private family change rooms are very nice and plenty of locker space. The Y hit a home run at this facility! Well done!
renovated interior both equipment and sitting area. Equipment that is in good working condition. Staff very helpful with new proceed for entrance
Love the new facility
Do NOT like that there is not a spin class - space was available but not chosen to utilize as a spin room.
Do NOT like that you will not bring LES MILLS BODY PUMP to the Gulf Breeze location.... I know our monthly fees will be increasing and not sure why it is not an option for YMCA to purchase the BODY PUMP package for the GB location.... you do have BP at the downtown Pensacola YMCA.
Do NOT like that there is NO childcare.
classes
I like our new setup but a lot of machines were removed and not replaced. We have the room to support bringing back at least 5-6 machines/ stations. I’ve also asked a few times for redundancy in our dumbbells. We REALLY Need this for weights 40lbs thru 80 lbs.
I like how nice the updated GB YMCA is *except* that I’ve noticed over the last couple weeks that it needs better cleaning, particularly in spaces where you’re down on the floor like the small exercise studio (last one on end before water fountain) and the large class studio. I was having to avoid hairballs and other debris on the floors. Yuck! Also, bathroom seemed to need better cleaning (floor, toilet).
The new facility looks great, is very comfortable, and has a great schedule of classes!
Beach owner who comes 3-4 times/year and find YMCA a great place to keep up
fitness at an affordable price
I love the classes. Wish we had body pump and at least one class suited for male seniors.
We are going to try again and get set up with personal trainers, hoping for better luck this time.
I'm an introvert so I appreciate the noise level even though the facility is a full service gym. Most important to me is the availability of several small rooms for individual workouts. I do pt in mine and it works! Thank-you Michael
Freedom to choose.
I like the friendliness of the staff, the cleanliness of the facilities, and the variety of the equipment in the gym.
Nice wide open layout
New changes are nice! Location is very convenient for me!!
I like that’s it’s 24 hour.
24/7