Member Testimonials
Great classes and instructions
The location has a friendly staff to make my experience very positive. Specifically, it has a wide range of choices in athletic programs – swimming, a gym, weights, and running equipment. Lastly, and most important of all, the cost saving, is a Normas compared to Other choices that we have in the community.
Everyone is very friendly.
Water Fitness classes are great!
The staff are a pleasure to be with. Always leave with a smile.
The staff is like family. Their efficiency. They also make certain that our needs are met. The classes are Great. Vicki is a outstanding teacher/trainer. The cleanliness at The Royal Oak facility.
The staff at the front desk, I can't give enough accolades.
The instructors are wonderful and the friendships I have made with the other members! I love the Y!!
Always a machine available in the gym and a good selection of machines to use
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Very good facilities.
The people running the program really made every kid feel special and included. I also loved the structure of program, it really helped the kids work together on learning the fundamentals and being a team.
Great staff, instructors and classes
I lovep the pool. It is a very comfortable place for an older person to do some serious lap swimming.
It is a rich reward knowing that my Silver Sneakers membership is honored at the YMCA! Getting to know the South Oakland Royal Oak facility specifically has been very satisfying. The place is clean, the staff friendly, the location convenient. It has been a very positive experience for me thus far!
Friendliness of staff.
I enjoy how friendly the staff members are and their professionalism
Good activities and friendly staff
Love the pool
It’s always the best part of my day!
The staff is awesome. The facilities are good except the gym work out equipment is antiquated
Does not compare with other well known work out places. I’d rather stay at the Y but the equipment needs to be replaced and updated.
The aquatic staff are skilled and friendly. Water fitness classes are fun and give a great workout. Would like to see a class on Friday mornings at the South Oakland YMCA.
The instructor was amazing. She was very detailed and welcoming. Even at times when it might of been difficult for me to do some of the exercises she still was encouraging and very helpful. I didn't feel left out and I actually gained confidence in the workouts. Definitely would recommend!!!
Affordable. We loved that we could both get in the pool! Great intro to swim for a baby
It's a friendly way to keep fit
We had preschool lessons with Chance. He helped my son to be significantly more comfortable in the water by challenging him just the right amount! Chance was encouraging and gave great feedback and made everything fun.
Cleanliness and friendliness
I LOVE my Sunday stretch class!!! I also enjoy he 7 am yoga class but unfortunately, my work schedule doesn’t allow me to go as often as I’d like to.
The Y meets you at your fitness level. Then, you seek to improve that level through repeated workouts and adding ideas (weights, repetitions, etc). You are encouraged and empowered.
Kayanne is gorgeous 😍. She is always there to help me out whenever I have a problem or situation. Her personality is happy and it makes my day.
The exercise program is one that I can keep up with and there is an area for walking, lifting weights and machines to work all parts of your body .Everyone is friendly and there is coffee, free! It is a great place to interact with everyone, your age, younger or older.
Staff is friendly