Member Testimonials
friendly staff, friendly patrons
The facility, the people, and the variety of options available.
Primarily the extensive variety of gym fitness classes - offering more than three times as many daily as its competition (like Genesis). The outdoor aquatic facility, including the rare 50-meter outdoor (and now heated) pool, is another positive feature vs. other area facilities.
Finally, the sense of community that exists here for all, from young to old.
The culture, the environment, the friendliness and efficiency of the staff, the fitness classes, fitness instructors, fitness rooms and equipment, the steam room, and the racquetball leagues.
The variety of classes and the people
Great facilities excellent classes for the kids good personal trainers
Exercise classes and pickleball
Great facilities. Good trainers. Convenient.
I like the cleanliness of the place and the how helpful the staffs are.
The staff are amazing, we are very happy with the studies program, we feel the the kids are very happy. Thank you all!!
Quality equipment, I wish that for a member the personal training was not so expensive.
A variety of activities for all ages
Convenient and plenty of exercise options
I’ve been a member of the J for almost a few years now. The amenities are wonderful. I LOVE that there’s always a security guard, and the parking lots are monitored. The snack and drink options are also wonderful and affordably priced.
Up until recently I’ve found great satisfaction at the J Fitness center.
Last week, several exercise machines were replaced on the lifting side (opposite of the Cardio area). In my opinion, the newer machines are awful, :(. I’ve tried using the new Leg Press, new Chest Press, and the new pull down machine next to the Chest Press. All 3 were a terrible experience. Somehow, the newer machines are not built for people of a smaller statue. It seems they’re built for people at least 6 feet tall and 200 lbs.
The older leg press machine (silver one) was perfect. With the newer one, the seat moves up and down, which is unnecessary. Especially considering the additional leg press machine a few feet away which also moves up and down. The lower part of the legs are not being used at all. Therefore, no gains are being made.
On the new Chest Press, somehow the arms on the machine are higher up, wider and more extended than the old machine. To make it worse, the arms somehow extend outward in a butterfly motion instead of simply forward and backward.
On the pull down machine (right of the Chest Press facing the basketball court), there are now 4 levers?? Instead of 2. I tried paying close attention to the instructional image and still couldn’t figure it out. Why are there 4 levers? Why do all 4 move at the same time when you’re only using 2 to pull up and down? On the old machine, you could feel the pressure and gains in your arms. You were truly getting a good, core workout with such a simple machine.
Please consider replacing these newer machines with simple ones. The point of going to the gym is to get in shape and improve your health. It doesn’t help to have fancy machines that are complicated and of no use (unless you’re tall and of a larger build).
Easy to schedule classes, great equipment and facilities. Wonderful class instructors.
The J is a public support for the community and provides a cultural, educational and recreational hub for us.
It is welcoming, beautiful facilities, and excellent staff.
Cycle class, yoga class, great facility, great pool
I love the boxing class with Jamie and the events. I was able to go to Golda and other events and value the cultural enrichment. Looking forward to more events.
The group fitness classes! The instructors are phenomenal and I love to meet new and old friends in class. Special praise to Elizabeth (Body Balance and more), Chelsea ( Monday night Body Pump), Erin ( candlelight Yoga), Julie ( Group Cycle) and Shyamly (Bollywood).
Swimming pools
steam room
hot tub or jacuzzi
coaches of express swim and master swim ( Jenny Arbanas and Mike Norberg)
J staff
Free movie Monday
police at doors for extra safety
Friendliness of staff and members. Sense of community that I feel when I participate in various exercise classes and events. I feel appreciated by the J at events that are directed to legacy donors. Congratulations on another successful KC SuperStar!
1. Exercise Classes offered
2. Activities like trivia, line dancing, movies, etc.
3. Conveniently located and affordable
The programs, the fitness area, the community feeling. The fitness floor etiquette has been better followed recently which helps improve the experience, although there are still plenty of members who are either unaware of the no cell phone rule or think that a phone call while circling the track is fine if they are wearing earbuds (I assume that is not meant to be the case). Thank you.
The fitness instructors are great!
There is a real sense of community about the J. It's not just a great fitness center.
Location, amenities, something for everyone - and the people that work there and members are really friendly.
I love aqua fit. It helps me so much. I also love to be able to do things with my daughter and her little family.
Nice, friendly, responsible management, attractive venue, good variety of exercise equipment, everything well maintained, good standard of basic hygiene and overall cleanliness, just a well-managed facility with a positive atmosphere.