Member Testimonials
The pool is warm and nice. The yoga classes are great. The staff are friendly. Everywhere is clean.
great instructors!
Exercises classes
All age and skill levels are encouraged to try things out, and modifications can always be made. Love the fact that the variety of classes lets you go to so many different styles of exercise.
Schedule is diverse and accommodates my needs.
Staff members are always friendly and welcoming.
I’m acknowledged by some behind the counter w/ a smile
One guy always calls me by name — an important “connection”
Sherry, “Enhanced Fitness class instructor” aware of individual needs and prefaces moves w/“If you want” or “if you can” . . .
Facility is clean and pleasant.
Ample parking
Great place to work out. Top instructors. Neat and clean facilities. Friendly people to greet you every time you come.
Friendly kids care staff and front desk staff, fantastic Zumba classes with Coco! Also a clean YMCA, feels fresh and well-kept.
We appreciate Everyone who works at South Valley Y. They smile at you & most know our names. We have an appointment with a trainer today at 9:30 AM to get set up on the circuit workout.
The yoga classes and my two wonderful yoga instructors - Nancy Britton and Heather Estrada.
Pool schedule allows me to go swim laps whenever I want!
A lot of classes for older members. Wonderful pool. Small and homey. Very nice employees.
Variety of classes and times. Great instructors
I love it’s a safe, fun place to practice self care. The Y has great instructors too!
I enjoy the friendly staff at the front desk and the overall environment in the gym.
I like the variety of classes and times, I also like the staff they are very friendly and the environment is clean.
i appreciate the assortment of classes that are provided. i really like your staff at the front desk (sincerely engaging). your class instructors (jeananne, sherry, kathy, to name a few) are continuously giving helpful advice on proper techniques. the staff’s boss (i wish i remembered her name) is very helpful, always making me feel she has time for my questions.
Group classes - the variety of classes and their schedule.
Awesome classes. Kind staff
I like tranquility and the staff is very friendly.
Spin classes, quality of bikes, nice staff
Kid care, classes
All of the staff from the moment I enter the Y make me feel so welcome. Instructors are friendly and knowledgable. They work hard to make sure that members reach their fitness goals. There are a variety of fitness classes available at a variety of times to fit everyones schedule. Instructors provide a variety of options during each class which I appreciate because I never feel like I cannot participate in a class but I also feel like it gives me a goal to work towards. The community atmosphere encourages members to support each other in reaching their fitness goals as well. The Y does a lot of good things for the community and provides many opportunities for members to participate.
I support that member fees need to increase to keep up with the cost of living (the cost of living in San Jose is very high). The Y staff are what makes it a great place to be a part of. Being a member at the Y has made a positive difference in my life and I greatly attribute that to the staff. Maybe cuts need to be made in other areas (i.e. updating fitness equipment or facilities). The increase in monthly membership fees each year (especially for 1 adult) are becoming quite high.
So many great group exercise programs!
Good variety. Knowledgeable instructors.
Inclusivity and accessibility
N/A l only use swimming pool
I like the instructors and the different class offerings
Good variety of excercise classes at all times, good children's activities.
Bodyflow and Body Combat instructors are amazing.
Clean and consistent in scheduling all programs