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August 2024 by Eddie Mays
I enjoy going to the YMCA exercising and meeting new people and the staff is great
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August 2024 by Katie
I truly enjoy the ymca and this location in particular. There is a strong sense of community here. My frustration is not getting into the classes. Body pump will fill up 5 minutes after opening. I am usually at work during this time making it difficult to sign up on time. This issue is not specific to this location and I would be happy to use the old weights if there was more space. It feels great to get into a routine and wish it was not difficult to get into the class. The y, especially South City, has high quality classes and is really a great place to be.
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August 2024 by ST L
Joined this location 2 years ago specifically for the water exercise and strength training classes. At first I had no problems getting into classes. About 6 months ago that changed dramatically and now getting into a class is like the Hunger Games. All the classes are full within minutes of open enrollment in the app. If you are in the 9am Wednesday class and the Friday slot opens at 9, by the time you’re out of the class at 10 the Friday session is already full. It’s impossible to work out on any kind of weekly schedule using the classes. This is infuriating and means I’m basically just giving them membership dues each month and getting zero in return. Have had at least 2 rate increases in this time so I’m paying about 30% more now than when I joined. Now the cost per year is as much or more than being a non-resident member at The Heights. Also, I will agree with another review that the locker room and showers are absolutely not clean enough. Especially the shower area, I saw so many women walking through there in bare feet just asking for an infection or spreading one, yuck. The pool certainly smells heavily chlorinated but the water is always a bit cloudy which is unsettling. On the plus side, the rest of the facility is light and bright, and the staff have all been super friendly with exception of one very surly older female lifeguard who was regularly super rude to our instructor and members of the water class.
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July 2024 by Garnetta Finger
Wonderful place to work out
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July 2024 by John
Writing a review very specifically for the pool, which I used to really enjoy...however, over the past six months or so, any time I go during the day adult swimmers are getting kicked out of lanes to make room for children's swim lessons. This happens even when swim lessons aren't posted on the schedule (I check it every day before I go...I never go when lessons are scheduled specifically to avoid dealing with this). Last time I went a class of about 30 small children were left alone on the edge of the pool while their instructor gathered equipment. I had to ask them to move back more than once because they were crowding the edge, sticking their feet in the water while I was trying to swim laps. When the instructor eventually told me I needed to give up my lane, I asked him why swim lessons weren't on the schedule, and he told me that if I didn't like it I could complain to management. I went back to the locker room to change, and while leaving the showers I encountered a woman (!!) supervising a group of young boys in the men's locker room. Not the first time this has happened either. I don't like to complain or leave bad reviews, but I felt really uncomfortable and unwelcome with these situations. I took the swim instructor's suggestion and sent an email to management through the website, but never received a response. Guess it's time to find a new gym.
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April 2024 by melanie brown
Great people
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March 2024 by mi cal
Great place , Great people,
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March 2024 by Samantha Wittwer
Really nice and comfortable. Would recommend
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March 2024 by Shawn Farmer
Wonderful time as always
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March 2024 by Evan Patton
In general I like this YMCA due to its variety of equipment, large number of cardio machines, and central location. But if you’re considering joining, be aware that the facility has major issues almost constantly. Whether it’s the pool, sauna, steam room, showers, hot water, elevator, etc, something is out of order almost every day. So you’re never actually getting all the amenities you’re paying for.
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February 2024 by Tony Rich
This is my neighborhood gym, and I don't go as much as I should :) I love the YMCA, and the staff at this branch is great! The facilities are dated and sometimes a little smelly, but the equipment is all new and the pool is great!
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February 2024 by michael
MAJOR GYM DOWNGRADE: management “upgraded” equipment at the gym and in doing so removed 2 of 3 neutral bench press set ups and 5 of 8 benches for free weights… they got rid of the back extension machine for no apparent reason. The management likely didn’t consult members or monitor use of the facilities before making the changes. Before there was rarely a wait for equipment, now there’s always one. Bring back at least 1 of the neutral bench press set ups and 2-3 more benches and it should help some… get rid of the extra pull up assist (it’s rarely used and definitely not enough to justify 2) and bring back the back extension.
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January 2024 by Jan
I have been going to the South City Y for Rochelle's arthortis swim class since May 2022. I was introduced to the class by a friend. 2023 i had two knee replacements and was told that by doing this class my recover was faster than most people. Not only does she teach the class but stays in touch and encourges her students when the are out for any reason. When teaching Rochelle makes sure you are doing it the right way and tells you why your doing it. She also explains how to do it on land so you can exercise when at home.
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January 2024 by Mary Saputo
Diana Zander, aqua exercise Queen, is so outstanding. She keeps us fit and so happy. I could never regularly keep up with any fitness routine until I found working out in The pool. Diana makes it fun, and meets everyone’s level and needs. She is a treasure!!
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January 2024 by Tom Viscomi
Helpful staff. Great swim lessons. Clean facilities.
