Member Testimonials

Friendliness, good instructors, cordial staff, excellent classes.

I've been a participat in the arthritis class for 18 plus years and will continue as long as possible. Have alto membership. Have also recruited numerous others. The Y is my "go to" for activity.

there's nothing we didn't enjoy.

The facilities are comfortable and lovely, but the cardio is always way too hot. I really wish that youd turn the AC on in there. One puny fan with a sign below it saying that we have to ask staff to for us is not adequate. After running on a treadmill for 30 to 60 minutes, it feels like I’m in the sauna. It is awful. Apart from this, the staff are lovely, the facilities are well maintained and never overly crowded and I am totally happy.

The Central Y has so many classes to choose from and there is a genuine sense of community there.

I enjoy my arthritis class in the pool and have for over 20 years.

Convenient, clean, long hours

I enjoy my trainer, Jenn, and most of the classes.

Weekly water aerobics class

Classes, pool, access to all Ys for an affordable price

I love the classes and the other members, we have a lot of fun. The staff are always polite and very helpful

Friendliness—excellent social environment. Competent staff, well maintained facility and convenient hours.

Friendly staff and clean facility

Staff is great, great classes, good array of equipment

My experience with the YMCA spans five decades. My daughter learned to swim at the Y when she was about 5 years old. I have always been active and was a runner for many years. But when I developed arthritic in my back, I could no longer run. I had to find a new form of exercise that I could do without the strain on my back. My solution was swimming. When I retired in 2004, I began swimming laps three days a week. Although the pandemic threw a wrench in my swimming schedule I swam again after the pool opened. Then there was a few months where I could not swim because I fell down and tore a muscle in my shoulder. I tried several of the Y's exercise classes, but none of them worked for me. Thank goodness I am now able to swim again. The bottom line is, because of the many exercise, yoga, balance and classes for seniors, I am aware that the Y has something for anyone, any age. I have been a fan for years. I hope to continue my journey at the YMCA for many years to come.

its a great way to get access to a gym which is open to people of all kinds and meets what i need out of a gym

-Warm water in the pool !
-Clean shower and dressing rooms. Even though they are old.. they are cleaned really well.
-The swim suit spinner machine to get the water out

Group classes and instructors. Emphasis on community and serving a wide range of people , including those with disabilities.

The classes offered are numerous and excellent. Large locker rooms!

The community of members is wonderful. Meeting and making new friends with similar interests in healthy living.

Diversity
Great variety of programs for every age and ability
Friendly helpful staff and volunteers

I love water exercise classes. They have become a regular part of my routine. It’s so important to keep moving! This is a fun way to do that.And I have made new friendships too.

Great new aqua aerobics!

i love THE Y. s member of Pat's arthritis class since 2012. and the pot lucks!!!!! however,,,,one of the newee Male lifegiards seems to think he's in charge of us- a bunch of old ladiesd. He needs to be reminded of the FINANCIAL help all of us contribute to the Y and change his attitude. but thanks for all

The YMCA is a life saver to so many people like myself, all the programs are so well organized and easy to participate in. I am fortunate to have my health insurance pay for my membership. I use it mostly for Falls prevention and hydro therapy.

I like the variety of classes and hours the classes are offered. The staff are friendly and supportive

I really enjoy belonging to the YMCA in downtown Sacramento. I have met many very kind people and although I only swim there, I know there are other opportunities for me to take some other classes as well, which is wonderful. I really enjoy the people at the front desk. They are very kind and the lifeguards in the morning have been wonderful so far.

The variety of classes for seniors. Water aerobics classes. Instr u ctors are knowledgeable and engaging. Front desk staff cheerful and helpful. Programs for special needs children.

I like the community vibe.

Not cool closing the pool to the public on a Saturday without notice to the members for some private event. Absolutely ridiculous. I should get some money back on my membership. I brought my whole family to swim yesterday and they were all mad at me because I didn’t know the pool was closed for some private event. Shame on you.