Member Testimonials
I love the Y. I use both the Arnold and Pasadena centers. I have been a member since it was called the Big Vanilla, 1995.
There IS one major concern. The volume of the music in the workout rooms is DANGEROUSLY loud. I have expressed this issue many times. Some instructors won't turn the music down. It is damaging to one's hearing...seriously. I finally gave up and bought some earplugs. I would recommend the use of decibel meters...an app on the instructor's phone would indicate the orange or red zone for danger, and would scientifically objective.
The staff at the Y in Arnold are always amazingly happy and helpful!!!
I attend yoga classes with Chris Kelly and Body Balance and Barre with Jennifer Gooding. I especially value and appreciate Jennifer’s attention to body alignment and proper physical movement from an internal muscular and skeletal perspective. Her teaching brings more body awareness and lessens injury during daily movement.
The friendliness of the trainers helping me learn the equipment
Excellent value for the money.
Price plus all the ammenities just make this everything a gym/community center should be. Don't change a thing. Fight the temptation to always be improving - you're perfect.
I use the Y at Arnold and am always happy to be there doing my routine. The people are very friendly; the facility is clean and I always feel better following my workout.
Friendly Atmosphere and professional sraff.
Ample equitment, large facility.
I love the variety of classes and the energy and experience of the instructors!! My only complaint, which I have expressed in person and in these surveys many times, is the lack of cleanliness of the studio floors, especially studio #1. The floors during Yoga class on Monday morning are disgustingly dirty!!! Studio 2 is not as bad. The floors need to be vacuumed AND wet mopped PLEASE!! TY
Equipment selection and classes are great. Also like the pools
Staff are friendly
The Y community of staff instructors and the welcome friendliness of the Y is terrific. The new coffee maker is great!
Nice gym and people. Safe enviroment.
We love the Y for all of the family programs available with membership and how welcome our family feels every time we go in. There are things for every person, family, etc and we love to see the inclusivity. The huge equipment upgrade has been amazing so far! I’m so happy with all of itttt!
Access to multiple classes as well as gym and fitness machines and pool. Love that membership can be used when traveling. I do miss the morning coffee upstairs at the Arnold Y. I always looked forward to a little hit between workouts.
I love all the options and variety of classes and programs offered. The staff is also very friendly and helpful. Facilities are clean and well-kept.
Friendly, clean, respectful, lots of equipment and activities
I like the wide array of exercise opportunities.
I really like the place as well as my family members. I just wish there was more chair yoga sessions offered in the afternoon.
Friendly people and good core mission values. Add to this it is a great workout facility !
Friendly atmosphere, helpful employees & a variety of classes , clean rooms & equipment.
Class choices
Lot of classes, friendly competent instructors.
Clean facilities. Game options on exercise equipment for children.
Helpful and kind staff!
I came yesterday for the first time. I was so impressed with how big the Arnold Y is and what they have to offer. The Yoga class was awesome. Can't wait to do other classes there.
Helpful staff. Clean well-maintained equipment. TV's on treadmills weren't working well up until the last month; now they appear to be working fine.
The staff was all very nice and made me and my daughter feel welcomed.
We’ve had an amazing experience with Riley at the Y, who has been working with my 12-year-old son for the past 2 weeks. From the very first session, Riley made him feel comfortable, encouraged, and excited about fitness. (He's a teenage boy who doesn't get excited about much!)
What really stands out is Riley’s ability to connect with kids. He strikes the perfect balance between being fun and focused, keeping workouts challenging but age-appropriate. He has also been very responsive to me via text and has been very open to hearing about what my son's exact needs are (soccer, nutrition, etc).
If you’re looking for a trainer who’s great with kids and genuinely cares, I can’t recommend Riley enough!
I am happy with the y. The water aerobics classes have really helped me get healthier.
The Y offers such a large variety of exercises and activities. I really appreciate yhat.