Member Testimonials
Swimming , spa and all exercise machines.
The Y is welcoming to everyone
Great instructors
The body pump class
I use the facilities but not the programs or activities.
Swimming class and kid’s club
Dave's spin class! Best spin instructor ever. Lots of good group exercise instructors. Low-key, friendly members... not all decked out in expensive workout gear with attitude,
The youth basketball program run by Andy Garcia is a great starting point for any little hooper.
love the YMCA.
My husband and I love that we have 2 different well maintained pools to swim in at some point during the day depending on the YMCA's and our schedule. The app notification is really great in giving a heads up if there is a pool or facility closure! A very nice feature, not to mention schedule classes and pool schedule for various YMCA's fairly local. Different YMCAs allow for even greater flexibility if your home location doesn't work for you on any particular day; just look-up another location to see if the pool's open or has a class you want to take.
The various classes allow for variety for everyone of differing abilities, personal needs, and schedules.
The variety of machines are also very nice to use.
I need to mention the enthusiasm of the staff. Every staff person seems happy to be at work and if there are concerns they are addressed immediately. All are willing to listen or direct you to whom to speak to if your looking for answers. I feel safe at the Y.
I love the staff! They are such caring and friendly people. I only swim there, so I'm not too familiar with the other programs and activities. But I appreciate what the team have done over the COVID period.
cycling, yoga
Swimming
I enjoy my Y; the staff and the clients are very welcoming and mostly friendly. I can only go to classes at six or later; the only ones available at that time are water aerobics. I miss my nighttime Circuit Training and Zumba classes at Central. Also, I miss the later hours; as a single mom of two teens, sometimes I can only focus on myself after they are fed and settled. It would be nice to be able to get to the gym after seven and not feel rushed to complete my workout.
The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable.
The class instructors are engaging and make us want to keep coming back. I have regularly taken Zumba with Kelly and TRX WITH Angie. They are amazing!
The staff that train, teach, and coach are knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. We have experiences across a variety of Group Exercise classes, kid care, swim lessons, and of course front desk staff.
So the YMCA is famous for programs - and seeing
programs outside by the pool, in the pool, in
the basketball court(s), and in the handball courts
means lots of competition, socialization, and the
possibility of league and tournament play.
Especially enjoy the handball courts. They have a 50+ year
history, and the gallery shows multiple National champions,
Hall-of-Famers, and Youth National Champions have gone
through the handball programs. Nationally acclaimed
Coaches work with Youth, San Jose State University,
Palo Alto Veterans Clinic, and an open invitation to
come enjoy the Perfect Sport, while other family members
use pool, weights, and aerobic equipment.
Could use a Juice Bar? Like to buy a protein smoothy
on the way home from a tough workout. Hint! How about
the area across from the checkin desk?
Good job! Keep the doors open and the programs running!
-Mike
I play handball and the Central Y has 4 excellent courts and the staff of the Central Y works cooperatively with the handball players. As a result, we have many players who have stayed with the Central Y because of the loyalty and support of the Y for handball. The handball tradition is very strong.
The Central Y has developed a good relationship with San Jose State University. It's encouraging to see the Y associated with a prestigious university.
Also, parking is easy. Access to the Y is easy.
The staff are always friendly and cooperative.
The floors of the basketball courts and handball courts are well maintained.
The Central Y appears to have a great swimming program and an excellent youth basketball program. Also, many programs for children and outreach for the minority community.
I have been a member for a lot of years and have recommended the Y many times over that time period.
Everything, the pools, the sauna, hot tub, staff specially Jill Johnson and Thomas
Each program has multiple sessions per week and for different levels of participants
The programs cater to different age groups and different interests. They are never boring or old.
The staff are wonderful from the Director to every one really. I travel 25 minutes one way just to be at the Central Y , knowing fully well that I can be less than five minutes away from the closest Y branch.
Thomas, the Director, I hope I have the right title is a very good listener and I see him wearing a lot of hats.
He is hands on, very professional, caring, and remembers the first names of his members. I know because I hear calling members by their names.
I am sure that his subordinates are just like him.
Thank you for providing us good staff. My almost an hour of travel , I always tell myself is well worth it. I am definitely proud to be a member and will always recommend this to others.
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Your programs make everyone feel welcome to participate.
A variety of programs and offerings
It's great that they have both an outdoor pool and an indoor pool and that both are conveniently open most of the time.
The circuit room and the cardio room are compact yet decent. I like it that they are not crowded.
Staff are nice and friendly.
It's also great that we can go to almost any Y in the bay area for the full facility access and various events once we are a member of one Y.
I love the pools; staff; and the friendships I have made over the years.
Group exercise.
All ages/sizes participating. Don’t feel intimidated
The pool. The locker rooms. Work out equipment outside. Two pools. The pools aren’t too dip. The facility provides life vests, goggles and balls. The water was too salty, it burned our eyes.
My kids love to go to YMCA kids club. The staff is always super friendly and they love to goof, play, talk with them.
We also love the swimming pool and when is opened indoor pool while my older kids can come, it's great. They can practice diving and also play in the water. :)
Outdoor pool is always fun too and the water temperature is just perfect.
I just wish to have more group exercise classes that I can join. Sometimes I wish to join some class, like TRX, but it does not work with my schedule. :) Cannot wait for Grit classes to be back. :)
The free parent's night out is just something special. :) If it's paid, we could not afford it that often. :) With three kids everything gets pricey. :)
Sometimes the upstairs class for kids could be more clean and the little gym as well. That's just one thing I noticed.
Love the hot tub and sauna.
Thank you
Pool hours and kids activities. Great staff and good programs.
Doable, none of the classes require a special skill set. Challenging, there are classes available for even the most advanced.