Member Testimonials
The South Oakland Y is centrally located, has all the basics for fitness ( pool, wellness center, gym, classes), has a great staff, and friendly, diverse members.
The locker room could be cleaned a bit more regularly, but the effort has improved over the last year.
I love the EGYM! The staff is fried and the facility is clean
The members of the classes I have attended are friendly and i feel comfortable attending.
Polite to senior citizens
Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
It’s has a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere
You need to have more than two recumbent bikes on the first floor. I bring my dad and I often cannot exercise with him because the second bike isn’t an available. I can’t leave him so I do t get to exercise
There are so many options for working out. The equipment is new and well maintained and Patty keeps the facility looking and smelling clean!
Great facilities, wonderful staff -- glad to be a member !
It's a diverse group of people of all ages working with excellent instructors. Having fun while getting stronger.
The instructors (Lynda) and her classes. They have inspired me to exercise regularly. I also use the bike/treadmill/weight machine room two days a week. The front desk staff is also great (especially Mary). I do wish the parking lot had greater capacity, especially in the summer.
Instructors are marvelous
Friendliness
We enjoy our time at the Y. The staff are terrific and the members friendly.
Great location and friendly staff. I would caution a friend, however, that the therapeutic pool is often cool and closes due to staffing issues over the less used lap pool.
Great Community
Staff is very pleasant and helpful. There is a wide choice of equipment and activities. Clean. welcoming
Clean environment. Friendly staff. Programs that address individuals needs/desires.
Helpful and knowledgeable staff
Clean, very friendly, affordable, thank you!
I really enjoy the classes I take with Izzy Phillips (Cross-train and Strength on Saturdays).
I felt very welcome, and everyone there was so kind! I am a beginner swimmer when it comes to just doing laps, and everyone in the pool was so great with giving me tips, even though I was nervous about swimming with everyone else!
clean and friendly
Zumba classes
I like your entrance and the service desk. I i’d like the convenience of the scanning in and scanning out.
While I wish the outdoor pool was operable, and that there were more lap swim times, I'm grateful for your presence in the area.
I love the community feeling that I have gained from joining the Birmingham Y a few months ago. As a recent Birmingham boomarang resident, it can be tough to find your people in a new neighborhood, but all of the wellness classes and the instructors have been extremely welcoming and drive the attendees of their classes to be the same.
Even better, for me, I can walk to and from the center which adds another level of accessibility and connectedness for me.
Jaime is fantastic teacher. Very patient and caring for elder classes.
Excellent instruction in Active older adults class and My strenth class.
Opportunity to build community with class participants. Flexibility with regard to payment when we are out of town re vacation or work. Opportunity to do social things together outside of the class.
Classes are good with many to choose from.
Great way to meet people.
Staff is friendly and encouraging.