Member Testimonials
Clean facility, many choices. Excellent staff.
As a busy single mother, who also values staying active, I really love the group fitness classes. I also really appreciate the beautiful ladies that work in the child care section. It is such a blessing to be able to trust that your child will be safe while working on your self. All of the staff members are hard working, kind, and respectful. You all are a joy to be around thank you so much!!!
I like the variety of equipment, classes, people (both members & staff) and hours of operation. The facility is clean and pleasant consistently. Patty does a fabulous job.
The location is also great with lots of parking space in their lot.
I like the chair yoga.
Great classes and welcoming membership.
Personnel friendly
Friendship. Chair Yoga.Class
classes offered the pool the track the EGYM- courteous staff
I really enjoy the facilities; the pool is wonderful and the classes are great! I just wish there were more evening classes offered for working people.
The personal touch to the training. The instructions were very willing to give the children individual time if needed
Staff was super kind and helpful. Members were also super kind during water aerobics classes at south Oakland on thurs 3/5.
I like the fitness equipment and the pool
Friendly, helpful staff. Lots of classes. EGym.
The classes, equipment and expertise of the training
Great teachers /class leaders for senior exercise classes and diversity of participants.
People who work there are personable and helpful
I like the classes and the great workers you have.
I've only participated in the chair yoga, and the aoa classes. I enjoy both classes.
Really nice, helpful staff!
Nice folks work there.
All the new friends I have made
The flexibility to attend group classes, the Wellness Center including eGym and/or the track.
I love everything about going to the South Oakland Y. There are lots of great classes offered. The egym is amazing. The staff is very considerate and professional. They are like family.
I try to attend fitness classes 3 times a week.
I have been a member for more than 11 years. I have met some awesome members. Many I now call friends!
Great people and fun classes.
I like the variety of options for exercise. Recently had knee replacement and had to cut back on some of the more vigorous aerobic activities, but other options were available until I’m healed enough to return to more intense activities.
Also, the staff and other members are quite friendly.
Great staff. Good variety of classes.
Friendly - multiple workout rooms, great classes, pool
I have only been to a few lessons in the Aqua Fit class but they are well suited to my schedule (daytime) and my needs (moderate exercise in the water for strength and stamina). I hope to build to doing laps.
I love the community and all the classes/instructors. A comfortable place to do your workout.
The classes are interesting and the instructors are very well trained.