Member Testimonials
After 13 years I’m a little tired of the Les Mills classes and was looking for something new. I looked into Barre, Yoga Barre and Jazzercise, but what I particularly like about the Y is that it’s not “one-note”, there’s a variety of classes to choose from. So I tried a few new classes that mixed up my routine (barre, TONE, senior boot camp, yoga on Monday (that’s not at 8AM and not another Body Balance, YAY) and the terrific monthly yoga workshops. Happy to see Pure Strength twice a week now. Would love to see another 10:15 yoga class in the schedule in 2024, besides just Monday. So my weekly schedule is pretty well rounded now, with strength training, stretching, and cardio.
The facility is uncluttered and clean (room A floor sometimes not so much) and I love the new outside painting colors, looks clean and fresh. I feel lucky to have such a nice facility so close to my home. Thank you!
Swimming laps. Prefer YMCA to the masters swim team I swim with in Sarasota!
I like that the gym opens early on weekdays. I wish weekend hours were earlier. I like the childcare, but wish it was available more on weekends at more convenient hours. I like the kid classes. But I remember when swim lessons and karate were much more affordable
Swimming, gym facility
Something for everyone. Hours of business are sufficient to meet needs.
I like the variety of classes, time options and your instructors are great.
Gym equipment is in good shape and you have a nice variety to choose from.
My favorite part of attending there is the sanitizing wipes and garbage located in different areas of the facility.
Your members are kind as well.
All is outstanding……
Instructors are great. Plus they never complain if i leave a class early. Sometimes I need to leave.
Love the classes
I Walked in and inquired
The pool and the weight room
Everyone friendly facility is clean and there a lot to choose from
I only use the fitness center. Great equipment, swell maintained and clean facility.
I like all the staff and instructors. Great warm friendly place to work out and feel like I belong!
The instructors are awesome and very knowledgeable! They care about their class members and provide great enthusiasm and motivation! I wouldn't go anywhere else!!!
Diverse fitness available programs
I love the variety of classes and excellent instructors. The members & staff have become friends who support you through good and bad.
I like the variety offered in the group exercise classes --from yoga to Body Pump to Sprint. It allows for an individual to design an exercise program tailored to their individual goals.
The Lakewood Ranch Y is in a very convenient location and has an extremely large selection of both cardio equipment and weights. They have dedicated rooms for various classes as well which always seem to be well attended. The outdoor heated swimming pool is very nice and is 25 yards vs. 50 which I prefer. Employees are friendly and they keep the facility very clean and organized. Access is extremely easy with the card scanner or can use phone app to scan code. The only negative could see that would apply to some would be limited hours. Would say it works for 95 percent or more but if left extremely early or late I suggest reviewing. The cost is honestly more than reasonable which is a pretty rare thing to say these days. I am usually critical on reviews but can say that other than if the hours are a problem this is the best facility option in Lakewood Ranch.
Love Body Pump! Everyone who participates is extremely friendly, and all the instructors are great!
that there are MANY classes to choose from! especially for us EARLY BIRDS-530AM!!! thank you. A Pilates class would be nice though
Exercise equipment is well maintained, the gym is always clean.
I love the variety of fitness classes and that they’re included in my membership
We have recommended the Y to friends.
We like the Sr boot camp classes, taught by Hope.
workout room and pickelball
Lots of variety!
The instructors are very personable and good with members at each of their own activity levels.
I like the close location to my home!! I love the body pump (Les Mils) classes!!
Group fitness classes but need more variety
The Pool!