Member Testimonials
Pool weight room
I like Gym because it has enough machines to do exercises.
I come to swim mainly and to use. the weight room. I haven't really explored other programs.
Things that could be improved are repairing the pool deck (it's very uneven) and fixing the faucets of some of the ladies room sinks (not all hot and cold work).
I would love to have hair dryers provided since my backpack is heavy enough but I can understand why they aren't.
The people really care about the members and the programs are terrific.
I get good training from "Sarge" (Kathy Lankford). She has really helped me improve my leg strength, which were very weak. Also, she is correcting my walking after years of bad habits following hip surgery.
Jim Adamson
The pool is so clean and well attended to with lifeguards and equipment. A few years ago it had black algae on the bottom, little to no staff (after Covid) and the lanes themselves were not regulated as to who could swim in which lanes. Thank you to the pool director and the Y!
lap swimming extended hours, gym
Exercise classes are great. Instructors are fantastic
Instructors! Jen O & Jen S
Classes
Great class offerings and very good instructors. Helpful and friendly folks at the front desk.
Love the Pilates classes. Wish they held them more often.
So far am happy with one class as often as I can make it as many days it is offered. Great variety for us to choose from.
Your exercise class is wonderful and I feel improvement in strength and balance after only 6 weeks.
The employees are very friendly and helpful. Very nice to do the workouts in the groups. I just wish that if you signed up for a class and don’t show up you should have a penalty after 3 no show. Others are waiting for that class you do have the option to cancel.
The classes are scheduled at good times. The instructors are great
There are so many to choose from.
I attend the Sarasota Y on Bahia Vista and participate in group exercise. I especially like step aerobics and WERK. Alecia, Karen and Joana are great instructors. My husband would very much like if they would bring back pick up basketball. He participated it in for many years in the auxiliary gym several mornings per week. He would then join the Y too!
Just a excellent facility all around
Great facilities and tennis courts, and the people who work there are very congenial.
Dynamic dance is the only program so far that I plan to use. It meets my needs and I wish there were more than one of these classes per week.
Staff is Fantastic
I use the weights and the treadmill.
Variability
Great facility. Friendly and helpful staff
They are very inclusive. The instructors are clear and specific.
Very clean and nice machines. The entire place is always clean, the locker rooms are always spotless.
I like the group fitness classes as there are many to choose from, although some are difficult to get in since they fill up so quickly.
I love that there are so many weight machines, elliptical machines and treadmills. I can usually find one to work out on when I'm not in a fitness class.
Physical fitness classes and swimming
The water aerobics classes are very good. The yoga & chair yoga are excellent. The new program for thr seniors is great. Thank you.
A variety of programs and activities.