Member Testimonials
Great classes, great community
Good variety of exercise options.
I love Jan's Saturday morning class. Very thorough.
The other group dance classes are mostly too loud for me (and others in my 60+ age group), even when I wear ear plugs. All those young people are going to pay the price at an even younger age than we did unless something or someone convinces them to keep the music in the “green” decible range. I’ve been going to Zumba classes at Northwest since the acoustics are easier on the ears there, but I really would prefer to stay at Southwest. :-(
I like swimming in the pool.
Would like more lap swimming times.
So many choices!!
Boot camp by Rachel
The water exercise programs and friendly pool staff (mostly).
My husband uses the workout room and I go to water aerobics and use the workout room.
What I really like are the members who are so friendly, down to earth and smart.
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Many choices, convenience, quality facilities.
The instructors.
Great variety of classes and programs, friendly staff, motivating instructors and a clean facility
Variety of different classes.
Love the Southwest Y!!
Group Exercise Programs-BodyFlow Jenny, RPM-Al, BodyCombat -Juan.
My work schedule is not traditional 9-5 I typically work 10-7pm so I appreciate being able to attend a evening group exercise. Happy to see that the lobby is updated and the lockers with digital locks. I hope the women’s locker room will be next to receive an update. The women’s locker room in Mt.View looks like a spa.
I only use the bike, sit down machine where you use or legs, and tread mill in the machine room, which I enjoy using.
In weight room, I use all the machines where you sit down and select the weight you want to lift by putting the pegs in a different hole.
I have never used the indoor pool. I used to shower in the YMCA after exercising, but now I shower at home.
I'm 85 years old, and I believe that the family membership for my wife and me contribues to our good health and is an excellent value for the money.
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Nice swimming pool with the sun roof.
I like that there are a broad range of exercise classes.
I also like the inclusion of the YMCA and seeing families there with young kids who seem so excited about whatever they are doing.
I like the weigh room and what is available and the PT room to work out with my trainer.
I like the variety of classes, while I take those classes to improve strength, balance and well being.
Excellent aqua aerobic instructors, welcoming staff, knowledgeable fitness staff, and good facilities.
Facility and very less commute
The variety of classes and the instructors. Mid morning classes. Timeframes that work for me. Friendly staff and members.
Always open
Variety of programs that meet the needs of the community. Caring, knowledgeable staff/instructors. Welcoming environment. Clean.
Spacious rooms and lots of equipment for large classes.
Excellent
Excellent equipment, helpful staff, and clean facility.
I love Marie Jager's classes and attend all of them regularly. Her knowledge, personality, and focus on health and overcoming problems of aging and osteoporosis meet my needs and help me remain very active. I think that without Marie, I might not continue my Y membership.
Other staff members have been very helpful to me over the years, especially Andrea Wilgar, John Milstead, and Rachel Young.
The Weight Loss Challenge program helped me lose 40+ pounds 10 years ago and to maintain that loss. It was life-changing.
I have made many friends at the Y and feel closer to the Saratoga area community as a result. When I go to the library and shop for food and other things I run into acquaintances from the Y, which connects me to the city and neighbors.
I do swimming and some cardio, and stretch.
Very nice facility , indoor pool is great. small cozy environment with friendly staff and coaches