Member Testimonials
I use the exercise room.
Sauna, jacuzzi, clean locker rooms
EGym
Good Instructors, good equipment, pretty frequent classes
I love the exercise classes, the instructors, and my co-exercisers.
I would like to express my appreciation to the management of the YMCA for their commitment to the health of the community. Core management clearly values inclusion of the whole community. Our Zumba instructors Elena, Silvia, Sue, Kim, and Camille make it joyful to stay healthy, which is no easy task! Severin and Zack make it comfortable for anyone, even someone who is not very strong like me to use the exercise machines safely and improve their strength. In addition to older members like me, the YMCA has a great commitment to children and teens. Overall, I feel that the community benefits immeasurably from our YMCA.
I like that the staff are friendly and helpful; I like that you hire developmentally disabled folks to work at the Y.
swimming lessons are great!
bicycle
Diverse offerings
The variety of classes
Clean towels, tea service, availability of exercise equipment.
Jack's Tone & Stretch Class, Weight Room staff; long hours; friendly people
Great classes and a wonderful community atmosphere. I also like the ability to bring guests (though I haven’t yet persuaded any of my friends to join).
Friendly staff, Angelina, Catalina and others.
availability and coordination with my own schedule. I like that the Y has been working to continue to improve the facility and programs.
Baby sitting
I like YMCA Palo Alto.
If we could offer small room for small ball, that would be great. sometimes, It is difficult for us to find a small indoor play group for playing badminton.
We don't use any of your programs or activities; I only come for the pool, and I do my own swim program in the "instructional" pool. My husband works out in the weight room, he also does his own thing.
The problem with the formal water aerobics classes in the instructional pool is they are too late in the morning; starting at 9:15 or later, shoots the whole morning. I get to the pool by 7:45, done at 8:30, home by 9:00.
Great classes and facilities
number of classes
The friendly staff and patrons!
I really appreciate the Y always updating their new equipment. However, I haven’t tried any yet but will soon. Thanks.
Lots of group exercise classes
Keeps me fit healthy and it’s fun to socialize.
I love my water aerobics class with Anu. She really understands how to work our older bodies safely and well. She puts together a really good, well thought out workout, which includes cardio, big muscle exercise for arms and legs, stretching and the importance of alignment. And she is constantly adding and changing her program, which keeps it interesting. Definitely my favorite water aerobics instructor!
I like that there is so much choice. I do think some of my instructors could be better.
Variety of fitness classes, great equipment in the fitness center, inc e-gym, large basketball gym and they Y basketball program for kids and teens, the pool and swim lesson, wonderful fitness instructors!
Clean facility, friendly, family centered. Machines are new. Love the new circuit weight training addition. Also hiring those who have disabilities is a big plus for me.
Pilates - Fran is one of a kind. Marla is also good. Offer 1 more class.
Well maintained. All classes are good.