Member Testimonials
Diverse offerings
The variety of classes
Clean towels, tea service, availability of exercise equipment.
Jack's Tone & Stretch Class, Weight Room staff; long hours; friendly people
Great classes and a wonderful community atmosphere. I also like the ability to bring guests (though I haven’t yet persuaded any of my friends to join).
Friendly staff, Angelina, Catalina and others.
availability and coordination with my own schedule. I like that the Y has been working to continue to improve the facility and programs.
Baby sitting
I like YMCA Palo Alto.
If we could offer small room for small ball, that would be great. sometimes, It is difficult for us to find a small indoor play group for playing badminton.
We don't use any of your programs or activities; I only come for the pool, and I do my own swim program in the "instructional" pool. My husband works out in the weight room, he also does his own thing.
The problem with the formal water aerobics classes in the instructional pool is they are too late in the morning; starting at 9:15 or later, shoots the whole morning. I get to the pool by 7:45, done at 8:30, home by 9:00.
Great classes and facilities
number of classes
The friendly staff and patrons!
I really appreciate the Y always updating their new equipment. However, I haven’t tried any yet but will soon. Thanks.
Lots of group exercise classes
Keeps me fit healthy and it’s fun to socialize.
I love my water aerobics class with Anu. She really understands how to work our older bodies safely and well. She puts together a really good, well thought out workout, which includes cardio, big muscle exercise for arms and legs, stretching and the importance of alignment. And she is constantly adding and changing her program, which keeps it interesting. Definitely my favorite water aerobics instructor!
I like that there is so much choice. I do think some of my instructors could be better.
Variety of fitness classes, great equipment in the fitness center, inc e-gym, large basketball gym and they Y basketball program for kids and teens, the pool and swim lesson, wonderful fitness instructors!
Clean facility, friendly, family centered. Machines are new. Love the new circuit weight training addition. Also hiring those who have disabilities is a big plus for me.
I come for the indoor pool, sauna, hours, and gym equipment. Some of these things arent offered at other YMCAs. I come to enjoy these amenities. But there are times that the guests have made me feel uncomfortable and unwanted. Last week i was verbally attacked by a woman who says shes a regular. I will still come to the Y because the management after this incident and another one... have stepped up to reconcile the situation. The staff are really welcoming even of the guests arent.
Great group classes!
I enjoy the Les Mills classes.
I like the classes and the instructors.
Best facility, beast classes.
I enjoy some classes: two Zumba classes (Camile and Kim), and one balance (Severin ).
I feel comfortable and safe there, and I know I'm going to see several people that I know every time I come.
Swimming pool with warm temperature, shower room with neatness, all things are maintained well. If the swimsuit dryer can close the open drill, it’d be perfect.
Swim boot camp and master swim, though we need the latter before work hours.
I like body pump and body attack
bicycle