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    Mission Valley YMCA

    3.8 (268 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    Services - Mission Valley YMCA

    Multiple children care

    Community Service/Non-Profit

    Single child care

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    Indoor heated pool
    Stephanie B.

    My husband is a member here, mainly for the aquatic facilities. We have been taking our son to swimming lessons at the indoor pool here for just over a month and I am extremely impressed by how nice this YMCA is! They have an indoor and outdoor pool, as well as hot tubs. The main gym area has new equipment and the locker rooms are kept very clean. I haven't taken any workout classes, but they have a good variety to choose from. Overall, this is the nicest YMCA I've been to and would definitely look into more of their programs.

    My father and I swim every week!
    Andrew B.

    Swimming pool is 90°! So nice... My father and I swim 3 mornings every week. Such a great facility! Most of the gym equipment is in perfect condition, still, some needs replacement. The courts are all in good condition. I remember playing basketball in the youth leagues and participating in the summer camps. $60/month is my pay rate, maybe you can do better! Worth every penny as you can use ANY YMCA facility. La Jolla is good, too.

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    Wynesha K.

    I love Zumba with Lachele on Friday and Mondays at 5:30. This was my second time attended and had a blast. I love 20 minutes away and so well worth the drive cause we have such a good time. Try to arrive active early to get settled in your space on the floor. The staff are friendly and greet you. The class is super pumped and all ages welcomed. I highly recommend the class. As far as the workout floor with weight they are having AC issues and so it might in that part of the building and hope they hurry to fix it. Other than that the no issues with this campus. I find great value in the programs there as they are there to help you meet your health goals. They also have scholarships and programs to help if financially needed and I think that's awesome. YMCA is family friendly and where you can get the whole family involved to work on lifestyle health. *Not my photo below but YMCA photo on site* I feel odd of taking pics in gyms is a safe space for all to come.

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    I really like this gym! I've been here a few times and really enjoyed my workout and had a great experience! Staff here are very nice!

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    Swimming every morning; E-Gym every other day; pickleball when I get the nerve to get out on the court. Who could ask for more?

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    Very nice gym with everything I need. I usually go to the 24 hour gym, so was pleasantly impressed.

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    Debbie was so rude during her session ! The way she spoke , the dirty looks, and the smart remarks were all uncalled for.

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    Ask the Community - Mission Valley YMCA

    Are there showers available?

    Yes

    Is everything still outside ? Like the workout machines?

    Yes a lot are outside but they are now set up inside too. Classes are outside and some machines are outside

    Is the pool open?

    Yes

    Do you offer single day passes?

    They offer a 2 or 3 day guest pass so you can try it out!

    Is there a steam room?

    There is not

    I have a 5 month old, what age do kids have to be to qualify for child care?

    They have to be six weeks and up!

    Any chance the Y has a hot tub?

    Yes, it has 2

    Do u have. Dry sauna at the location on fryers road?

    No saunas at the Mission Valley Friars road location. La Jolla location does.

    Is there a basketball gym?

    Yes

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    Review Highlights - Mission Valley YMCA

    I can quite honestly say that the Toby Wells YMCA and the Mission Valley YMCA are the best gyms I have ever been to.

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    Living in Hillcrest has so many components that make it a terrific place to live, and one of the…read moreforemost among them is having Prime Fitness just around the corner from my house. Conveniently located on First Street and accessible 24 hours, the gym is clean and well-maintained. Occupying the entire ground floor of a building, it has a feeling of spaciousness about it. Doors that open to the small patio area, along with ceiling fans, enable good air circulation throughout the space. Fellow gym-goers are friendly and always willing to engage when you approach them about routines or exercises. No attitude at this place whatsoever. People are genuinely happy to share their successes and reflections on their own self-journeys to fitness, which makes the gym feel like not only a place the place where you can go to work out, but also a place where you can continually learn from other gym enthusiasts about ways to improve your own focus on physical improvement. A sense of a community among people with a common interest in health and fitness, and a willingness to share it, are two of of the most unique and notable characteristics of this gym. The owner, Keith Deidrich, pays meticulous attention to the gym's layout and functionality, resulting in a nice rotation of machines and weights throughout the space. It's exciting to come in to find a new machine, such as the very impressive cable crossover set up, complete with high bars for dead-hangs and pull-ups, or a one-of-a-kind lat pull-over machine that requires the force of your elbows, placed on pads and pushing down, to accomplish the exercise. It's like a squat machine for the upper body. In addition to the machines and freeweights, the gym has add-on weight blocks in gradations of two-and-a-half pounds that are custom-made to be inserted on top of the machine pulley racks to increase the resistance in smaller increments when the built-in 10- or 15-pound increases are too much of a step-up. Being able to use these blocks has enabled me to slowly increase the amount I'm lifting without making a jump up to a higher weight that is just too heavy. And there are plenty of cardio machines as well. In short, this neighborhood-centered gym with its relaxed vibe, excellent equipment, and friendly and respectful members makes working out a highlight of my daily schedule.

    Joined Prime Fitness after visiting with my daughter, and it was an easy decision…read more Clean, well-maintained equipment with a solid variety, all spaced out in an open, uncluttered layout. The gym stays quiet and focused. No crowds, no waiting, no distractions. There's even a small outdoor area for stretching, which is a nice bonus. Parking in the back is consistently available, which is rare for this area and a huge plus. Keith, the owner, clearly takes pride in the space. It shows in how well everything is kept and the overall atmosphere. If you're looking for a low-key, non-corporate gym that's clean, calm, and easy to stay consistent in, this is it.

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    The Booty Dr works wonders! Anthony is an amazing personal trainer and physical therapist. He'll…read morepush you past your limits to get those amazing results all while ensuring you don't get injured. His group workouts always leave me sweaty, out of breath, and sore! Yet kinda fun, especially when you partner up. He always changes up the workouts, but definitely loves him some jump rope, as in makes us do tons of jump rope! My sister has been going to him for awhile and I definitely see the results, bye-bye Asian booty, hello actual real and sexy bootay! Check it out if you're ready for a challenge and serious about getting in shape and healthy for 2018 :D

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