Member Testimonials
Good instructors. Friendly members. Welcoming. Foster Family Y is an important part of my day. Thank you
Like diversity of instructors and class schedule
Variety of activities especially for seniors
I love this place. I started going to Tellepsen when i first joined the Y. Tellepsen is all big and fancy but Foster has the best people. I feel welcomed when i see Becky or Diane in the front in the morning. Or when Mike (personal trainer) pumps me up by just giving me a fist bump or greeting me. All the personal trainers are amazing. Its a small place but i rather go to Foster than any other Y.
Would LOVE to start a Pickball program for adults during the daytime. It's a great indoor game and it's sweeping the nation. You simply set up in the gym with 3 nets side by side and use pickleball balls with 4 players, 2 on either side. Men love it as well as women and it's very social and lots of fun to play. I think several other Houston YMCA's have started this program as well.
Love Dominique's Yoga class on Monday and Wednesday nights!
Schedule easy to see, social
Foster YMCA appears to have the BEST group exercise classes in Houston!!!!
I like the ample availability of classes and especially that there are cycle classes and not only RPM. RPM is ridiculously boring and just plain stupid. I also like the women's workout room very much. It's great not only for women that require a modest and private environment to work out but also for those that don't thrive in the noisy, showy general workout room - which is also fine and very well equipped but still - ugh.
The instructors are awesome!!
Friendly environment. Clean in and out, staff friendly knowledgeable. And needless to say my Trainer Shannon is the Greatest in helping me get my Body in shape. Other trainers are great as well.
Exercise classes are great. Amalie is my favorite instructor. My kids also take part of the flag football and basketball programs. Kids love it!
The different activities
The equipment room is first class with the latest equipment.
The Silver Sneakers and Silver Sneakers classes are exceptional for seniors.
Cleanliness, helpful staff etc.
Good instructors and multiple exercise classes
Child care , body attack, cxworx body pump express GRIT .
Amalie is the greatest instructor she brings so much enthusiasm and energy!
Eliot's and Williard's classes are awesome. I take Eliot's BOOM Move, and both of their Silver Sneakers Classics. They are totally different types of teachers and I learn different, and complimentary, things from them.
All the front desk staff is extremely friendly and helpful--especially Diane.
They are great.
I use the exercise machines. 4 times a week, unfortunately due to minor health issues I am unable to partake of the exercise classes offered
Energizing class & instructor.
Parking lot can get crazy and packed sometimes. Drivers are going too fast with lots of children weaving in and out of car lanes. Witnessed myself a child getting close to a car that was backing out. Yikes! Install speed bumps or visible signs to help prevent a liability!!
The aerobic dance classes
Family centered, good classes for adult and children, our children love the child watch staff and program - they love attending kids night out and will frequently ask to go to the Y to play.
Love silver sneekers
I think the classes are great and the atmosphere of the whole gym is laid back.
Conveniently close and not overpacked
I LOVE childcare at the YMCA. It's the whole reason I joined! Y'all have great class offerings, too. As my son grows, I look forward to being able to participate in more of the classes and programs - and get him involved!
Everyone is so professional and nice and very helpful !
Great instructors and quality classes at several different times throughout the day
Clean, friendly, staff very helpful.
Eliot fosters an atmosphere of friendly community in his senior classes. I have a place to go everyday to see friends and have fun, that is Harriet Foster YMCA.