Member Testimonials
I loved the swimming pool facility the most! Great hot spa.
A variety of options and good instructors.
I like that there are lots of choices for classes
meeting friends there...large choice of activities...schedule suits me...
The Y has lots of programs and it is very easy to get to and convenient.
so many great instructors and classes.
I love the number of equipment offered. I also love that there is a small studio with only a few machines but huge mirrors for me to do my floor exercises on, since the main gym gets fairly crowded. I have yet to try a class but I am planning on doing so in the future.
I am so grateful for YMCA's financial aid services. Being able to have access to a gym membership at the price I was offered is invaluable. It has completely changed my quality of life as a grad student living in the bay. I hope to one day give back to YMCA so that people like me can have access to a gym if they otherwise were not able to afford it.
I like the choice of classes so that there are a couple at the time I like to go to the Y, around 8:30. I like the help the friendly trainers offer in the Wellness Center.
You might also ask about what we'd like to see changed/improved.
exercise classes
Variety of classes
There is a broad range of equipment & facilities to choose from for ones activity and good support from staff.
Variety of the group ex program. Nice staff members.
Things to improve: 1. publish gym schedule such as parent's night out day and YMCA private lessons using gyms. It is frustrated to come over the way and have no gym space to use. 2. Water pressure of the shower is very low. 3. Hot water temperature is not consistent. Sometimes it is very cold.
I like the instructional pool and the water aerobics classes.
Pool lanes are controlled by the life guards
Wellness Center. Adult Small Group Training
Warm pool
Group X
wide variety of activities and exercises
knowledgeable and respectful staff and class leaders
excellent equipment and resources
I like that the facility has extended hours relative to the other YMCAs nearby. I normally go to the East Palo Alto YMCA but their weekend hours are extremely limited. So that's how I ended up visiting the Palo Alto Family YMCA. Great experience!
good instructors in group exercise classes
I mainly use the pool and the time for lap swimming are good
There are so many choices.
I like the variety of activities and especially enjoy the Enhance Fitness classes.
I like the assortment of group ex with flexibile times
I Like many yoga classes, many zumba classes, many CSWwork classes, pilates, many instructors/instructress ;) i lke the facilities, the staff, the spaciousness, the cleanliness, the convenience of the locker room, the showers, the congeniality that develop when attending the same classes with the same attendees very often, i like everything! I go there almost everyday!
The open schedule for the pool and weight machines.
I just started my membership so I'm not too familiar with all the amenities and programs as of yet. I'm out for about a month with the National Guard. So when I get back I will have to jump on some of your offered programs.
Good variety of activities as well as times classes are offered. Friendly staff. Well equipped with variety of machines for individual workouts.
I really enjoy some of the exercise classes at the YMCA in Palo Alto.
lots of different classes to choose from, great parking, clean and spacious changing rooms and showers. Very friendly front desk staff now.