Member Testimonials
Big facility, well maintained.
Hot tub
Indoor pool... are all pluses.
I could not get my hands on the treadmills though was constantly full.
Clean environment, nice and polite staff, equipments are good maintained.
The hot tub and sauna are two features why I visit the Palo Alto YMCA out of my way on weekends. It is nice to relax after a workout. My hope is that more branches adopt such recovery methods.
The Y is a community center and I value the friendships I have made with members and with teachers. At which point I must say I very much regret Claudia is no longer on the staff. She was a terrific and encouraging teachers.
I love Annette’s leadership of the 7:30 AM core class! She is a wonderful leader her encouragement and the camaraderie keeps me going at such an early hour.
Sue is another terrific teacher. Her Zumba class on Tuesday mornings is a real workout and I appreciate her concern and care that we’re ‘doing it right’. One of the great things about that very active class is that there is no pressure to ‘keep up’. As with Annette’s core class, going at one’s own speed is what’s important.
I like the friendliness of the staff (e.g., we say hello to each other by name at the check in counter), the diversity of the members, the quality of the facility.
New eGym weight training equipment is excellent.
The Y is an important part of my M to F routine!
The variety
I appreciate the quality of the facility, with group workouts, the Banks Center, and the pools. I use all aspects of the Y. I also appreciate that the Y has quality programs for youth and children (and families). My children are grown now, but they still go to the Y with me.
I also appreciate the quality of the group exercise classes under the leadership of Orna. The instructors are knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. I've been going to Body Pump and RPM and water aerobix for many years. I also love Fran's pilates class when I am able to get to it.
Our family has been a member since 1997. It's been a mainstay in our quality of life and access to good opportunities to keep fit and connected with a nice community.
Easy to sign up. Large pool and many lanes.
However, what happened to all the aqua classes?
There seems to be something for everyone and all ages
Name removed’s yoga classes. The best!
I have been really loving the advanced water aerobics at 10:15 on Mondays and Thursdays. Marina is a fantastic teacher, and the time of the class is just perfect for me. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to make my life better!
convenience
Inclusive
Dancing class and swiming
Group exercise classes
The pools and aqua exercise
Group classes.
Juana Navarro
Exercise class coaches are so fun, energetic and positive!
good staff
they are so varied
Water aerobics and social contacts.
I like the location and the people working at the gym. I like the physical trainers at the YMCA facility.
I mostly just do exercise on machines, but it's nice to know there are classes I can attend if I'd like. Also, like the lockers and towels.
I just restarted, but i like classes i tried.
The Y has a good spectrum of weight and cardio machines I can use, and most important, staff available if I need help or advice when something isn't working.
I also know there are a variety of other classes and activities if I want at some time to participate in them.
However, the pool tends to be crowded, so I've stopped using it here.
Swimming class
I only use cardio machines and weight machines.
So many options at our Y!
Water exercise classes, lap swimming, land classes. And wonderful instructors.
Also, a nice way to meet people and make friends.