Member Testimonials
Friendships and fitness classes. Interacting with others make working out more enjoyable than excercising alone.
Super friendly staff, great classes and nice clean facility.
Great, friendly staff!!
I love our water fit instructor Julie. The group of women who take her class are very friendly and the time flies by.
At one time, there was a Friday evening class which I would like to see reinstated.
The instructors are awesome! The front desk staff are amazing and kind. The facility was clean and bright. I Loved my experience at South Oakland Family YMCA!
We like the coaches
I love it because it is something I wanted for some time to participate in water aerobics.
I like the sense of community there. I also appreciate that there are a number of fitness level/age appropriate classes I can participate in without feeling intimidated.
The classes
Like the instructor
The routine
The people
Our instructor is wonderful. Our class is fun and very active.
I enjoy the inclusive, community based, non-judgmental atmosphere.
Friendly, professional and efficient staff.
I love the community! I would love even more exercise classes especially body pump and body combat.
South Oakland staff are crushing it!
I enjoy the water fit classes. The instructor are amazing.
Very helpful, and most enhanced program I’ve ever participated in
Love the classes, the instructors snd the friendly staff.
Love the body pump class!!! 10/10
In a word where its hard to find your place, I feel like I belong at the Y.
convienant
Great multi-generational community! I like the family atmosphere.
Great Zumba classes! Very nice facilities especially the gym and track area! Glad there’s a sauna in the mens locker room!
Accessible and staff kind
Friendly staff, clean facility, generous hours, helpful classes for seniors.
I love how friendly the front desk staff is. The ladies who do child watch on Fridays are amazing!!
Classes for seniors. Friendly & helpful staff.
Friendly front desk staff
Friendly life guards - appreciative that open swim is available daily
The workers are very knowledgeable
Pleasant staff
Clean facility
Great variety of classes