Too crowded and the showers do not drain. Not enough bathrooms. I play tennis and no courts. Outdoor pool should be larger. They allow people to use profanity and nothing is done to stop it. It's corporate now so it is all about money. I think tattoos are ugly and they are a medical issue. You do not see those at real country clubs. The staff works hard but if you image is tattoos and profanity who will you draw? read more

This is the biggest YMCA in Middle Tennessee, so you can walk in expecting it to be a madhouse at peak hours. It is open from 5AM to 9PM, with a great deal of its traffic coming in during early morning and during dinner time. If I get the chance to come during the day without everyone else being here, then that is the most ideal situation. I enjoy swimming while my husband does weights. It is a nice place to relax, but the swimming area can be a zoo when school is out during the hotter months. Between swim lessons and the outdoor pool open, it can be overwhelming. I just stick to the swim lanes and call it a day. I think overall the facility is clean and customer service are friendly. Parking can be a nightmare, but you can always find a space. You might have to walk, but it is what it is. read more

This used to be my go-to Y when I worked near the area. I had to enter around 5am, and even then it was packed for good reason. The facilities are clean, people are driven, and you feel in good company working on your fitness. I enjoyed finding a rhythm with like-minded people, and the option for some coffee at the end after a ridiculously early workout session. The workers were always polite and even helped me with a few issues here and there faced by typical gym-goers: a lost locked, a door dinged in the parking lot, etc. Everyone was extremely understanding and thoughtful in the midst of my in-the-moment distress. The facilities here are extensive: a whole power rack and weight room on the base floor, a more cardio-focused room on the second, another "express gym" area on the second, and even an outdoor free and power rack area outside with punching bags on turf. I really love that they have pretty new, innovative machinery implementing relatively immersive AI or gamnified exercise. It's both exciting and fun, especially when you're not the biggest fan of redundant activity like me. I love seeing all people of different generations and backgrounds workout out here. It makes me feel like everyone belongs. read more

Unfriendly and small. My wife and I tried to use this gym this morning - she has a membership and I wanted to pay for a day pass. We've been to many other states (CA, AL, CO, IL) and they've always let me buy a day pass, but this one didn't. I have a feeling they either don't know the rules of the national Y membership, or they just choose to deny entrance to some people, in the mistaken belief that if they are mean to someone, it will make them feel better about themselves. read more

Large facility with something for everyone. Welcoming environment. Excellent facilities and a wide variety of classes. Bustling teen center.

I waited a while to post this review, as I've been a member here and really enjoyed my experience for the most part. I waited through months of renovations, changing my workout plans to adapt to the changing space. At the end of all of that.... It's disappointing. I'm joining the throngs of people who are unhappy with the co-ed sauna. It would be one thing if it were a 3rd sauna space in addition to the locker room saunas, but to remove so much of the women's locker room space to add a few more empty cardio machines upstairs and replace the sauna with something that seems to be uncomfortable and dysfunctional for all is a fail. Yes I'll say it- please renovate again and add a private sauna to the women's locker room again. No one asked for this change and it seriously reduces the functionality of a facility for many of us. When I am at the gym during off hours, it's very uncomfortable to be the only woman in a sauna that is also shared by men. Also, the open floor plan locker room is a huge mistake- there is nothing on this earth that will stop old men from going shirtless wherever they can in the YMCA, so all designs need to account for this fact of reality. It's not that family friendly when there are old men wandering around in Speedo's, no matter how much frosted glass you use. If you want additional locker space that is not a changing area, the design should be more like a high school hallway and less like... a locker room with windows. read more

What a fantastic gym!! I was in Nashville from out of town and acquired a 14-day guest pass with a friend who lives locally. I'm so glad I decided to try this facility over any other because this YMCA really is first-rate! Everything was literally spot on. Some of the great things I tried out included: -Fitness Classes: They feature Les Mills group exercise classes and have some really friendly and fun instructors -Fitness Equipment: I checked out some of the cardio and nautilus equipment. All the machines were new looking and clean -Pool: What a nice, huge, and well maintained pool. -Lobby: Free coffee for members. How great is that?!?!! Love it. Since this Y is so huge, I wasn't really able to try out everything, but there really are tons of other amenities. As I finish this review, I'd like to send a final shout out to the staff. They were all super knowledgeable and amazing! read more

Guy at the front said you can't buy a day pass, how is anyone supposed to decide if they want to get a membership at this ymca if they can't buy a day pass and see all it has to offer. Terrible. read more

New renovation is a complete fail. The new yoga room has no windows, it's ALWAYS freezing, horrible sound and bight fluorescent overhead lighting that can't be dimmed. The women's steam/sauna is gone. Apparently, there is a 4 person coed sauna in the downstairs coed locker room... really? And my last and biggest complaint is SHARED lanes in the pool? Gone too far Family friendly YMCA went from being the best in town to biggest rip off / disappointment ever. For those of us that hung in there through all the inconveniences of construction should be refunded. In NO way , shape, or form has this facility gotten better. Rant over. read more

Great renovations...including a....Co-Ed Swim Locker Rooms???.........uhhhhhh. This is weird. Hard pass

Horrible. As someone who pays money to go here, They always try and find a way to close this gym down everyday. You can guarantee if anything happens in the world, they will use it as an excuse to shut down the gym and not work. If it rains over night, they will say it's flooded just to close, when it's not. if a storm rolls thru, they will close early. horrible administration. don't come here, you'll pay just for them to try and close every day. lazy. read more

This is my gym I currently go to and I couldn't ask for a better one! Everyone is very friendly Definitely recommend for the atmosphere itself as well as all the amenities that are included in your affordable membership read more

So this location has freezing air conditioning on not a normal gym ..I tried to bring up my concerns up with a employee come to find out he has a speech impairment so another employee came up with a jacket on I addressed my concerns he said the air and heat is controlled downtown I'm like what happens in a emergency case no response went to the office told the sane thing she did say she would put in a ticket to raise the temperature I told her gyms don't have air conditioning they have fans....oh and charging should be free you have enough parking spaces in the back read more

I'm in town due to a death in the family I just having a really crappy day. I need it to let loose with some cardio to get some anxiety off of me. I went to this YMCA and I've gone to for years as my father was a member. I spoke with this young woman who is the manager on duty today. She kept asking me my name and birthdate before I had a chance to explain. She kept giving me answers before I even asked a question I can get a word in edgewise. I finally interrupted her so I can explain the situation, without mentioning the death in the family. She kept cutting me off midsentence tell me the answer was no there was no way I could use a facility that day there was no way I can pay just for today. I'm not upset the answer was No. Just the whole tone, attitude, and the fact it was so hard to get a word in edgewise. Just extremely rude! read more

Honestly the Y mostly sucks. Yea, it's large and has lots of equipment and facilities. However, the locker rooms are complete garbage. And most problematic is the gym is wholly oversold. If you workout at anytime an average person works out, it is chock full of people taking their sweet ass time on equipment. If Lifetime Fitness would stop messing around and put a giant gym in metro Nashville they could charge gobs of money. The Y in Nashville is successfully primarily because it is the only show in town. read more

This used to be my favorite gym and I just found out that they are closing down their saunas and only keeping a coed sauna. I'm not sure what genius decided this was a good idea... but the last thing I want to do is sit an area where men are just dripping sweat from all their areas. Not to mention, forget just feeling comfortable as a woman. Highly disappointed. Everything they've done to "improve"this gym has actually made it the worst. read more

I feel bad giving a one star review because the renovation overall was done nicely, new Machines, flooring, paint definitely improved most the areas. But the saunas and locker room experience is a big part of my routine and they completely botched that. They shut down the Mens sauna and have a coed one now down stairs that fits four people, and is the worst designed sauna I've seen. The ceilings are 8ft high so sitting down is useless and the door is not made to keep in the heat so it's never hot. The North West Family and Donaldson YMCA both have coed saunas/steams and they have much less space overall, and they make it work just fine. This design pretty much negates any sauna experience and I've seen a lot of people complaining about the same thing. Other than that I am please, especially with the staff they are great! read more

Super nice staff and very clean facility. exercise equipment - very high quality! highly recommended from an out of town YMCA guest. Thank you! read more

Ok, The new renovation is a bit of a joke. I was hesitant to come back after I learned they closed the men and women sauna/steams. I was right to be wary. The new steam, I'll phrase it as "they spared every expense". It's also a future lawsuit since the steam comes out under the slotted bench you sit on, and is hot enough to actually burn skin. Then retire to the communal locker room where half of everything is already broken. Lockers don't shut and lock securely. Phone booth sized changing rooms coupled with a shower and therefore wet floor, makes for a nice complicated dressing situation. It was also freezing for someone coming from a sauna/steam cycle. Whoever designed this should be ashamed of themselves. Maybe try using a proper facility before you mess up such a fantastic one. And shame on the YMCA for employing someone who blatantly doesn't care about its members. I'll be transferring my membership to Bellevue or Maryland farms. And unless I hear they fix this back to what it was, I'll never be back. read more

I'm not sure about you, but when I work out I throw on an old t-shirt and pants without gussying up since I'm (hopefully) going to be sweating like mad. At Green Hills Y, you will see some lovely ladies who get matching gym attire and are working out in pearls and perfectly coiffed hair. Which, I'm all for if that's what you are into, but it definitely threw me off on my first visit :) The Y has plenty of parking with some in the back up the hill close to the cardio equipment and aerobics classes. They also have an outdoor/indoor pool and plenty of weight machines. The classes are great; Chris teaches a kickboxing class on Tuesdays at 6:30 and a weights class on Wednesdays that are always a killer workout. Missy teaches 2 classes on Mondays and YOU WILL SWEAT. She's tough!! My biggest complaint is that they charge extra if you take Pilates. However, they offer Yoga and aerobics included in the membership and offer a good amount of variety for whatever you are in the mood for. Green Hills is in my rotation, and always provides a great work out! read more

Green Hills YMCA - They offer a very nice snack bar with fresh smoothies and juice! - Gyms Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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What used to be the nicest gym in middle tn was butchered by the "upgrades". They moved the sauna out of the men and womens locker rooms and replaced them with a shoddily made smaller replacement that they dont even keep clean. Members have made their voices heard. But no one cares. The members deserve better in my opinion. read more

Love the additions and renovations. With the way it is broken out now, there are about 5 different areas where one can have a work out. I am sure it was a lot to balance, but my family and I are enjoying the final product. read more

This used to be the best YMCA until they decided to renovate it, as we have seen in the news some of the changes they made have been for the worst, they should have kept saunas and locker rooms the way they were. read more

They have put so much intention into making this renovation a better service for the greatest population served here. All new equipment and improved building flow for foot traffic! I loved this location before, but am super grateful to have a clean, new, bright, plentiful faculty with some of the best, most friendly staff to go to. I work out 3-5 times per week: So that time adds up, and it's meaningful to be at a place that feels like they are prioritizing client experience! read more

The old Green Hills YMCA is long gone. One of the edges they had was that the mens and women's sauna & Steam rooms were separated, like they should be, now they closed them down and built a co-ed one down on the pool deck where children will end up running in and out disturbing everyone and not to mention the uncomfortable feeling im sure some women will feel when teen boys and men are in there with them. Now, Lifetime Fitness is the only gym in Nashville area equipped with separate steam room and saunas. I'm guessing they may lose membership because of this. read more

Do not join this YMCA if you enjoy steam rooms or saunas. The new steam room and Sauna only sits FOUR people. Worst planning ever, what in the world were they thinking. Perhaps if enough people complain they will keep the mens existing steam room and sauna open. read more

Just a review of the weight machines, not of the complex / overall which I think is awesome ok, I had to go to a few gyms to figure this out. At the Green Hills YMCA I am a superhero on the weight machines. At any other gym I am a superZero. I noticed a few months ago and reported to the YMCA staff that the lat-press machine something was quite odd with it. When you put 100 pounds on a lateral press, it should respond back with 100 pounds of resistance. There're no complex computations that go into this 1 pound weight should = 1 pound upward force you have to counteract and I had 260 pounds of weight on the thing and was not lifting myself out of the chair even with no lap belt on. At 40 pounds over my body weight I should have required a seatbelt to use the machine. The attendant agreed and was going to check what was up. The leg press weight machine I noticed I could press nearly twice my weight without much effort. Their leg press machine on the first floor I discovered I could easily do more than twice my weight. Suddenly my crime fighting career seemed like a plausible option, I would be Batman. 260 pounds on a super overhead - yes, crime would soon have its new enemy. And then I went to the Concord Road YMCA for one reason or another, found similar, but different branded machines. I put the same weight on I normally would, and I failed hard. I chalked it up to not feeling too good that day, but was back there a week later and it was about 30-40% across the board that I had to drop the weights. I thought for a brief moment that the gravity in Brentwood might be substantially higher, but I checked and their beer was normal gravity. I at first chalked it up to perhaps the motions were slightly different, or perhaps I was having an off day, or ... whatever... I went to the Harding Road / Metroplex YMCA, and although my results were noticeably better than the Brentwood Y, they were nowhere near the results and superpowers I attained at the Green Hills Y. I still had hope that something else was afoot as these machines were slightly different, even if I felt them hitting the same muscle groups I reasoned that maybe that one motion was just a wee bit off so perhaps... But no, a trip to the YMCA downtown left me defeated, and no one wants to be defeated, I tried showing that place how funky fresh was my might, but it didn't matter I was too tired to fight, defeated (read that sentence to the tune of "Beat it," it will make more sense) So yeah, the Green Hills Y's weight machines basically made me think I was capable of becoming Batman with a little more effort. Every other Y I've been to has made complete sure I will not be ordering that Dark Knight armor set any time soon. read more

Green Hills YMCA - Gyms Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Hands down, the best Y that I've been to in town. I often wonder, though, how so much of the populace can be obese since this place is invariably packed. Even after their expansion, it's still busy. The goods: the upper level has tons of cardio machines and Nautilus machines, even some light free weights. You've got stair climbers, elliiptical machines, treadmills, bikes, everything you could want. They always seem to have the newest and best machines. There's a room for spin class. Downstairs are the free weights and even more Nautilus-type machines. They have my favorite, the stations that have rope pulls -- sorry I can't think of the name of these machines, but I like them because you're not entirely strapped down and can get a good range of movement. There are also a ring of cardio machines down here as well. I usually come downstairs for two reasons. One, I'm usually going to use the free weights. And, two, well. I have (female) friends who don't like to come down here because they feel intimidated by all them men downstairs lifting. Can't say I mind. You've got an indoor and an outdoor pool; racquetball courts; Pilates. I'm very glad this facility is close to me. There are even locker rooms on the upper and lower levels. The men's has a sauna and steam room. Classy, clean, plenty of parking. I would just stay away at 5 o'clock. The crowd does taper off during the week (Monday is the worst, then it gets less and less crowded). read more

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Just left a yoga class in the "new yoga studio". If cold industrial chic was what they were after they nailed it. No windows, noisy heat/AC, laminated flooring better suited for rollerblading and of course the industrial florescent lighting that is unable to be dimmed. The GHY has great instructors but the yoga studio is an insult to both instructors and students. Studio designed by someone who has never practiced yoga. read more

I have been a member at the Green Hills Y for 5 years and have LOVED this gym so much, but the new renovations have absolutely ruined the experience for me. First of all, they took away the huge, hot sauna out of the women's (and men's) locker rooms and now there is only one that is half the size on the pool deck and now it's co-ed. It makes me really uncomfortable sitting next to shirtless, sweaty men in the sauna. Plus, it now smells like chlorine, you hear all the shouting and music from the pool which negates the tranquil experience of going in the sauna in the first place. The door doesn't seal and lets in cold air and it is not nearly hot enough. Along those lines, I don't know who thought it was a good idea to make a co-ed changing area/locker room downstairs with a wall of WINDOWS. Should my kids just change right on the pool deck instead, because that's what it feels like with this ridiculously designed locker area with only TWO bathrooms/changing rooms. What happened to the YMCA's family friendly values? Also, our membership fee has increased, but other than new machines, the renovation has taken away the saunas, the downstairs locker rooms and has cut the upstairs women's locker room in half. There is so much wasted space and I'm just so bummed that they did not ask or seem to consider us, the loyal members, when they planned this renovation that wasn't really even needed. The employees are still awesome and the classes are great, it's just a shame at how a few seemingly small changes have really overshadowed such a great place. read more

Recently, renovated their gym which is more spacious but did away with their steamroom and sauna in men and womens locker rooms. Now there are CoEd ones in the pool area downstairs that only fit 2-5 people. The worst renovations I have ever seen. Not going back. Very unhappy after I've been going there for 12 years. read more

If you are looking for big box gyms in Nashville like 24 Hour Fitness you won't find them strangely. Most people who work out in gyms in this city work out at the YMCA. Which means that if you aren't from Nashville you may be surprised because these are really nice Y's. I've only been to this location (Green Hills) and I was really impressed. I was told that this wasn't even one of the nicest ones. For around $50 a month you have access to 2 swimming pools: an indoor lap pool with a deep end and outdoor sport pool that only goes to 4'. They also have a kiddie pool. In addition there are cardio and weight areas, and upstairs they have a really wonderful wet and dry sauna. Lots of work out classes though I didn't take any. Like a lot of Nashville this place isn't open really late. But it is very clean and really nice and located near the Whole Foods and other handy shopping places. read more

I have not been going to this particular Y for long, but I am a huge fan! They have one area that is PERFECT for circuit training! The weight machines, free weights, jump ropes, medicine balls, are all in the same area with a couple of cardio machines as well! So perfect for circuits, everything is near to where you need it. Amazing cardio room with a bazillion machines, and PLENTY of room for everyone. I love that the pool has never been too crowded to where I have to wait for a lane! Often you have to share it but everyone is accommodating and for the most part everyone i've swam near has showed good pool etiquette. Definitely not the best pool i've swam laps in, but definitely not the worst!! There are tons of classes offered at this gym and I can't wait to start taking them. The YOGA room looks so nice and peaceful and soon I shall attempt it. Every other class room i've seen looks organized and spacious enough that even if there was a huge class everyone would have plenty of room and not feel crammed. The locker room is super clean and awesome as well. When I used to go to the downtown YMCA I loved all the locker room amenities, but it was always extremely crowded... the green hills YMCA locker room is so QUIET! I love it. The employees are very friendly and helpful, and always smiling even at 5:00am. They might even crack a joke! Its a great way to to start the day! I would recommend this gym to anyone and everyone. Unless youre looking for ninja training... I didn't see anything advertising that they train ninjas... but then again because I didn't see any ninjas, that could mean they have an extremely successful ninja training program?? hmm.... read more

In general, I am a fan of the YMCA in middle Tennessee and do not mind the citywide membership policy. I regularly attend the Downtown YMCA, the Maryland Farms YMCA, the Concord Road YMCA, and this YMCA in Green Hills (yeah, I have the "gym rat" badge on Yelp...). The upside of the YMCA is that the prices are affordable, you can go anywhere in the city, and the facilities are generally cared for - moderately. The YMCA in Green Hills has quite a number of cardio machines from elliptical machines to treadmills to stairsteps to those machines that simulate rollerblading. In fact, I think they may have the most cardio machines of any of the YMCAs in the middle Tennessee area. If you like cardio, then I think you will find the machines that you are looking for and probably an open one. In terms of weights, I think the selection is moderate compared to downtown and Maryland Farms. The condition of the weight machines and the condition the weights themselves are not great. Additionally, placing the weights in that downstairs area with the cheap (and low) ceiling tiles makes the place an oven compared to the better ventilated upstairs where the cardio machines are. It's also kinda weird that they separate the weights and the cardio section - there are numerous workout regimens where you would do a rotation of sets of 3 to 4 lifts then cardio for 5 minutes then lift then cardio, etc. So, by separating the sections, you make doing those types of routines very difficult and less convenient. A lot of people dislike working out anyhow (not me, but I hear this rumor that America is obese...) so I don't understand the concept of making it more difficult on them. Overall, I like the YMCA and would recommend joining to anyone. read more

This is not a very good Y location. My wife and I were totally spoiled by the Maryland Farms location when we lived in Brentwood. Now, you wouldn't think anybody would miss the traffic situation in Brentwood, but compared to Green Hills it was a piece of cake. We live in the Belmont/Hillsoboro area so it's not that far to this Y, it's just that the traffic is that bad. Add in the condition of the facilities, and this is not a good choice of Y's. If you don't have the luxury of a college schedule (this is definitely a college kid Y), one or two trips here after work is all the excuse you need to not hit the gym since the stop/go/crash traffic definitely does not put you in the mood, especially after a long day at work. Going to the gym is all about consistency but the location is terrible and makes it a challenge. But traffic is not really the Y's fault, it is what it is. The men's locker room stinks - and I mean that in the most literal sense. And not just in the way that all locker rooms kinda smell, but in the "I think I might puke" way. The first time I visited this location a couple years ago I just left because the locker room was so nasty, and it has not gotten better. The whole facility has kind of a run-down feel to it, but boy that locker room is gross compared to other Y branches in the area. Unless you're really, really, really into working out inside or going to the gym as a social thing with your bros or your sorority there is a good chance you will find it difficult to maintain a routine and may be better off just buying some basic equipment and working out at home. read more

I'm calling all other YMCAs to take note. This YMCA gives out free massages!! I wish that other Ys will follow suite. I'm also glad that Y memberships are universal. I've been to several Ys in other states without any problems except for this time. Keep in mind that I went to this particular Y on two separate days. Day 1 was fine. Just told me to get checked in at computer 2 bc computer 1 wasn't working. No problem. Day 2 - neither computer recognized me even though I checked in the day before. Had to go through a whole separate process of "signing up" again. Spent a good 15 mins talking to a lady and waiting for her to enter in all of my information. To top that off, the swimming area has a strong - very strong - smell. It's almost unbearable to swim. I'm not sure how the lifeguards manage to work there. I swam a couple of laps and had to leave because I know that if I had stayed any longer, I would get sick. Bad way to end my experience at this Y. Hopefully they get that part fixed, and I hope that whenever I go back that I don't have any other issues signing in. read more

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I just joined the Y, and Sunday I took a couple little girls to the outdoor pool there, and there just so happened to be a pool party at the time. It was awesome! There was a DJ, free food (bbq/beans/slaw/popsicles), and tons of kids going absolutely nuts dancing and competing in the splash competition. I actually won two prizes myself for my fantastic cupid shuffle, ha!!! There are tons of lounge chairs for tanning, and the vibe was friendly and fun. The facility is nice overall, big indoor pool as well and all kinds of amenities. I love this gym! read more

I've heard people rave about this YMCA. The downtown location had an electrical fire last week so I decided to check out the Green Hills location instead. I had to do some grocery shopping out that way so I figured why not? I walk in, don't get greeted, scan my card (still no words exchanged) then I attempt to find the weight room. Where are the signs?! Thankfully I ran into a nice man who looked like he lifted (lol) and he led me in the right direction. The weight room is huge. Cardio room is huge but the equipment is outdated. All equipment was similar to old equipment seen at other locations a few years ago. My head literally was 2 inches from the ceiling on the stair master. I'm tall but dang! All in all, this location gets the job done but that's about it. I know now to just stick to my regular and awesome downtown YMCA. Not a fan. read more

What's not to like about the YMCA in Green Hills? Oh...maybe the traffic that you have to deal with getting there, but good thing I have found a way around that problem. I have only been going to this gym for a week now, and I've been really impressed. They have a huge, no really huge, weight and cardio area that spans two whole floors. They have more classes than you could possible ask for. I think my favorite part of the place, has to be the indoor pool. And to top it off, the pool is half salt water. Funny story. The first class my girlfriend and I took here was "Restorative Yoga." Be warned, this is not a yoga class. I would describe it more like nap time for elderly women. We should have known better when the instructor told us that we would need eight blankets, four blocks and two bolsters. I have never been to a yoga class that required more than a yoga mat, and never will partake in a class like this again. We did take another yoga class last night with Gina, that was a really good class. Overall this is a really great spot to workout. Plus, Whole Foods is directly across the street. read more

I have really mixed feelings about this place. Overall, it's a pretty nice gym. They offer a lot of classes, have a ton of machines, and a really nice pool. But, in the words of Jim Carrey... I've had better. The time frame for a lot of the yoga classes is either too early in the afternoon, or too late in the morning. Which leaves the yoga classes full of people who either go in to work at 10am or leave work at 4pm. Lucky them. Unfortunately for me, that's not usually an option. And don't let them fool you with Restorative Yoga. That's nap time for the elderly. They were all really nice, but it practically put me to sleep, and after that I didn't feel much like hitting up the gym. I really wish the description of the class had been more explanatory, or that the instructor would have explained a little more thoroughly what we were getting ourselves into with all of that! A huge waste of an hour. As for the gyms (yes, plural), well, they offered a lot of machines and plenty of space to do free weights. However, I felt like the gyms had poor circulation and the air felt musty and kind of stinky. Overall, it was adequate. In general, I'd feel more comfortable in a smaller, newer gym. But if you need a judgement free place to workout, the YMCA gets the job done. And to its defense, the staff is really excellent and helpful. read more