Member Testimonials
My son enjoys the program.
This is a great YMCA and I have had a family membership since it opened.
I'm actually writing about a problem, though, which I hope you will address ... a problem which certainly must have been brought up before as it is blatantly obvious to anyone who uses the workout room there --- people blocking weight machines for long periods of time while they do multiple sets, often resting for fairly long periods between sets. I've seen people sit on a machine over 20 minutes, most of which is resting time between their sets. This is a real problem during peak gym use times, as many of the machines are blocked up like this. I do a circuit workout of 11-12 machines, plus 1-2 free weight exercises, plus inclined sit-ups ... doing one set of 8-10 reps on each and moving quickly to the next. I can do two of these circuits in an hour. And the order in which I do these doesn't matter to me. When numerous machines have squatters on them my workout can take 90 minutes. This may seem silly, but it does bother a lot of people and is quite frustrating! We could have a long conversation about this, but why don't you just do what some other gyms do --- put signs on the machines:
"Please do only 2 sets at a time on this machine in order to accommodate others."
Thank you for seriously considering this. Believe me, most will be happy about this. And it will avoid potential altercations like the one I had there recently during a really full gym time --- a guy got off the leg lift quad machine and starting lifting dumbbells nearby, so I got onto the machine and he told me that he was in the middle of sets on it. I said, "you're doing another exercise now and I'll just do one quick set." He was pretty upset about this, which ticked me off, so I loudly said, "you can't just hog the machine like that!"
Offer reading programs and homework help
Everything
The caregivers are kind and my daughter is safe during after school care and has made great friendships
I love how knowledgable the staff at East Hill Christain school aftercare are of the Bible.
I also love how sweet and caring they are with the children
Worth the price and very convenient. Activities for everyone! The after-school care program is has been so important to my daughter. She wants to stay the entire time most days. Mrs. Joyce is amazing with them!
After school program is amazing
Classes, time open, and equipment
Very convenient and a good program for kids
Mrs. Joyce really cares about her kids and I've that!!😊
I like the equipment and staff.
Professional, friendly, welcoming.
The equipment, the classes, the instructors, the people employed by the Y. Everyone connected is a pleasure to be around!
The staff and no judgement atmosphere. Also the cleanliness of the building.
I ONLY USED THE SMALL POOL, AND FOR THE LAST NUMBER OF MONTHS THE WATER TEMP HAS BEEN FINE, COULD BE WARMER WITH WINTER COMING ON???????
Variety of group fitness classes...more in early afternoon would be great as well...
Great
Just need more
Staff has gotten much better gym is much cleaner and organized. Wish they would let us stay after 8:45 in the Sauna.
I like the setup and that you turned off CNN.
First of all it's a beautiful facility then it offers alot of programs gives you free time at a parking garage the staff is friendly & helpful my preference is the pool to do exercises due to my back
Great variety of classes and times
Wonderful family and community asset. Extremely well staffed, wonderful variety of facilities for all ages. Clean and well maintained. It is a jewel promoting health and wellbeing with a state of the art building, centrally located in downtown Pensacola.
I love the atmosphere the sense of community. I look forward everyday to attend classes, which offers all levels of abilities. Please come check out the Y, you must experience the facility to know if this works for you.
I love all the classes
Open lap swim & excellent gym
I just love that you are there, and that there's so many workout opportunities. The sauna and steam rooms really make it for me. They give me incentive to work out, and are easily 50% of my reason for going. And the newly renovated steam room is really nice. I do wish we had a quality hot tub, and possibly cold plunge as well. Maybe in sometime in the near future...? I've been a member for about thirty years. The old quirky building felt like home, but I love the new facility too. Going regularly is my sanity! Thanks for all you do.
There are so many classes and I also enjoyed the pool being available for free swim
I love the access to a variety of personal trainers. All staff is friendly and welcoming.
The after school program is by far the best I have ever seen. They are so helpful and understanding with both of my children. My daughter has type 1 Diabetes and they are so on top of it and take every precaution necessary. I couldn’t recommend them any higher. All of the workers are amazing but Mr.Rick is just the absolute best. Ms.Saphire is right there with him. These two employees should be cherished.