Member Testimonials
I do not know much about this yet, but the staff never that denied me and the few others I have met were incredibly kind and helpful!
My home branch is South Valley Family YMCA. I visited El Camino YMCA recently for the Memorial Day BBQ (thanks for that!).
The location is beautiful, being right next to Cuesta Park. I love that many of the exercise equipment are next to huge windows looking out to the park. However, I only used the eGym machines, as they recognized my eGym wristband. I love that the leg press has a large monitor that's mounted high, so I can actually sit all the way back and see the screen! That's a huge improvement over the leg press machine at South Valley. I also love that you've shuffled the machines so that you don't do all the arm machines first, then all the leg machines, then the rest. Shuffling them makes a lot of sense, and is another improvement over South Valley. Finally, I'm glad that eGym is placed as close as possible to the water fountain, so that you can refill your bottle quickly between sets without losing your spot. South Valley does this too, but Southwest does not!
I also tried the U-Jam group exercise class. The instructor and class were really great and welcoming, and the multi-purpose room is very large compared to the one in South Valley, which is excellent. We also saw an exercise class downstairs in another large room, which looks very good too. However, my favorite class of all time is Pound, which seems to only exist in South Valley. If El Camino YMCA offered Pound, I would strongly consider going there too!
The locker room also have the newer wooden lockers with built-in locks, similar to South Valley. This is a huge improvement over the rusty metal lockers that require your own padlock that many other locations have. The towel service that provides bath towels is very much appreciated. The soap dispensers for the shower was full when I used it, and the shower pressure was delightfully strong for me.
Regarding things that could be improved, I wish that the small hand towels for wiping sweat during exercise were also provided as part of the towel service. Both South Valley and Southwest YMCA provide this. Also, the 2-hour parking limit in the parking lot is too short for me. My typical visit to South Valley lasts about 3 hours, as I typically do 2 rounds of eGym, 2 exercise classes, and shower. I forgot to ask the El Camino YMCA staff what I could do if I wanted to stay for more than 2 hours. Many YMCA members stay longer than 2 hours at the South Valley Family YMCA location as well, so I would hope that El Camino YMCA can accommodate that as well. My fiancée tried the shower on the women's side, and thought that the water pressure on those were too weak, which was the opposite of what I experienced on the men's side.
Its convenient, the location is right next to a lovely park, the staff is always very accommodating and the teachers as well.
I like the variety of classes,
Its very clean
I like the quality of instruction, the variety of activities, the cleanliness of the facility and the helpfulness of employees. My only concern is the lack of substitutes for the group classes. Very, very happy I joined the Y.
It’s clean. I feel safe using the locker room ( not worried about vandalism & theft). There are various programs equipment to use.
Inclusive environment, friendly staff and community
Lots of variety
Diversity, good instructors
I would love to see a "cleaner" building. The building is getting dusty and grimy in many locations. Showers are showing mold, Floors need repairs, Dust in corners. A higher level of cleanliness on the entire building is really needed.
Gym has become very crowded. Congratulations on all the new members but it does get frustrating.
Need signs in the showers - "No Phone allowed". The teens love taking pictures.
"I really enjoy and feel I benefit from the regular 1 hour exercise class, three times per week.
Egym, water aerobics, and low impact exercise classes.
staff always eager to help especially the elderly.
Welcoming and professional
The staff is very hands on, friendly and responsible with the kids. They continuously plan new activities for kids. I see my child enjoying her time at YMCA after school and thriving in that environment.
Great
Gym well equipped. The utilization rate is perfect with good availability but not underutilized. The swimming pool well maintained, and love the laps swimming in the week I went for free trial, which is not the summer weeks. The changing room has all the facilities required. This is a great gym. The guest policy is a bit strange, I have found some gym allowing member to bring 1 guest all the time, but YMCA seems to have a slightly unique guest policy that you may want to check it out if you plan to transfer from a gym with more generous guest policy.
Kids club
Please make longer hours especially in the night till 8pm
Group classes
Community
The variety of classes and the instruction.
Group exercises
clean facilities, friendly staff
Variety and catering to the age group that is my generation.
good array. would like more pilates such that classes don't have 50-60 people each
El Camino YMCA has a good supply of up to date equipment and a rich selection of programs that meet my needs.
There should be more time allotted to beginner play for Pickleball practice. Atleast 1 court should be reserved for beginners.
I like Zumba, Senior Balance, etc
the front desk is always nice
I really enjoy the functional fitness class with Noriko. Would love to see her doing Zumba gold class in the early afternoons. I have to drive to another Y to go to her classes. She is engaging, fun and makes you feel like you have had a good workout.
great coach, good environment, teaching life skills.
Coaches does a great job making sure every kid gets equal playing time, focuses on skill development, sportsmanship, and fun
great staff and fantastic teachers!