Member Testimonials

Parkinson’s boxing class Tuesday and THURSDAY AT 10:30 am

Variety

Not a complaint, but, a suggestion.
In the men's locker room, the newly installed paper towel dispensers would be better if they were hung on the wall opposite the sinks as the other ones were, because, no one can get a towel if some one is using sink #1 or #5, as the person using the sink is physically in the way of someone wanting to get a towel.
Also,
Because you are standing at an angle to grasp a towel, the towels tear and consequently, MORE towels are used in order to have an untorn complete towel.
I'm sure the custodian has remarked about the tiny torn towels on the floor and some find their way into the sink drain, which will cause issues down the road.
T Y for finally repairing the drinking fountain in the men's room.
If it ever needs replacement, will you consider getting one with a BOTTLE FILL valve like the out door pool area has.
During covid, drinking fountains were closed because of the close proximity of the persons breath and backwash from their mouth. Bottles filled are more hygienic than gulping water.

The Y is a Happy Place for me.
Most are friendly.
The locker room is clean but the inside of the lockers need a blowing out occasionally.
I was a janitor at a school so I speak from experience.
Have a Great day
Greg

That you are finely fixing everything up, love my trainer & the variety of things she does with me. I am not happy with the price increase in my training price! I am on a fixed income & that is not easy! The gym is kept clean, but you could use someone on the floor making sure people are using the equipment correctly .i have yet to see the general manger anywhere on the floor, yet I heard he was able to go to California with some employees for a week !

Very informative and responsive…. equipment in good shape

The facility, equipment, cleanliness, employees. I don’t or haven’t as yet gotten involved with the programs or activities.

Virtually everything! I’ve taken close to ten different classes. The variety is fabulous, and all the instructors are both expert and caring. I just love the Y! It’s hard to find room in the popular ones, but that’s to be expected in high season.

Classes are good. Mostly good times.
Need more during the week pickleball drop in times.

YMCA is best, for people who want to be in good shape!!!

The pool

Love the active older adult classes. Also friendly front desk staff!

I love the water aerobics and aqua Zumba.
I also enjoy using the machines in th gym.

1. The very popular chair yoga classes held just 3X a week are seriously overfilled. (The last few rows cannot see instructor--she really needs a platform to stand on.) Class reservations have to be made 48 hrs.in advance or one is out of luck.
Suggest that this popular yoga class be offered 5 days a week or split in half and offered twice a day.
2.What about a beginner's class in Tai Chi for seniors?
3. In the chilly winter months, Cardio Splash and Aqua Zumba should be offered daily at 1 or 2 p.m.
Aqua Zumba was eliminated this winter during cold weather and not replaced until just recently

4. Sauna: very unhygienic! People come into sauna in sweaty gym clothes wearing sneakers they wore on outside streets. They step with their dirty shoes onto the higher benches. Sauna dress rules should be bathing suits and NO sneakers. Only flip flops or barefoot. The unsightly wooden slats on floor should be cleaned or replaced.Please enforce rules with printed copy of rules inside and outside sauna.
5. The reception staff at the Venice YMCA are very helpful and friendly. It's a pleasure to come in.
6.Steam room: lacks sufficient steam for proper steam bath.

I do not participate in programs or activities but I love that fitness and pool areas are in great shape with plenty of equipment and that I am granted a free military membership so I will always come back when so visit Venice FL

Small group exercise is very affordable and fun! Facility is always clean. Equipment mostly all in good upkeep - especially the new machines.

Great equipment and clean facilities

excellent teachers

Really enjoy the Y. It’s clean and the staff are very helpful.

The yoga. Classes!

Lots of classes but wish there were more stretch and weight classes.

I don’t participate in any programs or activities, only the gym as an individual member.

15 years ago our family are member of the Y. We like it and will be visiting until we able to walk.

Personal training. Dana Martineau is the best! Venice YMCA

Pool

Clean facilities with a wide range of options

The many different types of classes for everyone

Times , content : mid am , late afternoon.
Things for beginners that aren’t in their 70’s and 80’s!
Pilates, yoga

You have everything under the sun! Employees are very accommodating— Andrea is great! I joined the Masters swim group— Coach Dave is a keeper!

Personal trainers

I enjoy the 9:00 AM spin and the evening yoga classes. I also like that there are numerous treadmills and elliptical machines.