I was very impressed with the cleanliness, friendliness, and overall set up of the swim school…read more They are very well organized and truly care about the children and their development. There is a full locker room in the back and seating for parents and family. The owner is very leaned in with his employees and the aquatots community. I was worried about my son crying after a few lessons and he gave me positive reassurance and options if he didn't progress - they know what's they're doing, after 4/5 sessions, my son is jumping in the water at 3yo. A great swim school - highly recommend!

Wow! I am so glad we found this place! The facility is SUPER clean, organized, and has everything…read moreand more. Lets start with the pool. The pool is warm and enclosed in glass to keep the temp in. Each zone is marked clearly for class, has small benches for the littles to sit on, and is very clean. Next, the instructors.. WOW! We had have an amazing experience with Coach Sam and Coach Chris. They encourage the children to be brave and assure them they are safe in their care. They are very patient and friendly. We love them! Class sizes are super small and all of the children get plenty of time to practice their skills. I was nervous about the pro-submersion approach but they make it fun and less intimidating for the children- and its so good for them in the long run. There is PLENTY of seating for caretakers to sit and watch class from the lounge. They offer water, coffee, and tea for the adults while there. There is also a large lounge area with tables in the front of the building. There is a counter with drinks, snacks, and aquatots tools (pool noodles, ring, etc) for sale. They have changing rooms, hair dryers, bathrooms, swimsuit dryers. Classes, schedules, make up classes and progress reports are all available on the app. And the icing on the cake.. FREE PARKING LOT!

Beautiful pool and location. The upkeep needs massive improvement. There is little cleaning in…read morerecent months (for instance, the floors are filthy and there's been a tissue at the base of one of the shower stalls for a week), the ladies steam room hasn't worked in many weeks, the showers are colder every day. It feels like the owner has given up and hasn't been in house at all. No yoga, no Pilates. Would be fantastic if the property wasn't run into the ground.

I just joined the Palisadium today. There are some positives and negatives. I'll start with the…read morepositives: the gym had barely anyone there so you pretty much have it to yourself. I liked the steam room, as well. The negatives: the sauna was not working and the machines in the gym are old. Also, I was told by a very nice young female employee that it would cost $20 to use the lockers which was a one-time fee. I paid the $20 and began my workout. A short time later, the girl told me the lockers cost $20 every month. I find that to be ridiculous and said I would like my $20 (that I had just paid less than an hour ago) refunded. A very rude young male employee said it's non-refundable. I said I'd like to speak with the manager. He told me she was teaching swim lessons and she wouldn't be available for four hours! I will be back at the gym tomorrow or the next day and will update my review on this situation.

They run this gym like a prison yard , all tight and strict policy front desk , over priced out…read moredated gym equipment way in middle of nowhere hard to get too, POOL and showers are nice , its closed more that its open

I recently attended a Pilates class with Liz, and I continue to be deeply impressed by her…read moreexceptional instruction. Liz is a phenomenal teacher whose precision, attentiveness, and capacity to tailor her guidance to each student's body are nothing short of extraordinary. Her corrections are subtle yet transformative, and she leads with both authority and empathy, creating an environment of confidence, safety, and growth. It is regrettable that Liz's talents are not more broadly acknowledged within the gym. Her classes do not receive the same visibility or promotion as many of the more mainstream group activities--and that is a disservice both to her as an instructor and to potential students who would immensely benefit from her expertise. This is especially poignant during the season of Diwali, a sacred time in September/October that honors light over darkness, spiritual renewal, and the triumph of knowledge and mindfulness. Liz's approach to Pilates--centered on balance, breath, focus, and inner strength--resonates powerfully with the spiritual symbolism of Diwali. In fact, her class would have been an ideal program to promote during this period, as it aligns so beautifully with the themes of illumination, inner harmony, and self-transformation. Liz is not just a capable instructor--she is an extraordinary asset to the Pilates community. She deserves far greater recognition, support, and promotion so that more students can discover the profound value she offers. YMCA management needs to be open to your members needs. The diversity and age audience has changed. Idea - perhaps incorporating yoga class nights for couples while their children are being taken care of? Or maybe promoting Pilates evening class with "a thriller night with Pilates"?

Perfect gym with perfect post workout activities like swimming. People are also great they don't…read morejudge and minding their own worlds.

I'm an old original Reebox Club person from the late 90s, before they even sold out so I'm picky…read more All these years later, I've slowed down, and I'm even pickier but in a different way. Mercedes Club is perfect for me. Thank you for keeping the music fairly quiet after a long day of work, and thank you for the fantastic service by management and customer service. Also a shout out for quiet lockers!!! Yes!! Every other club has these slamming lockers and I want to lose my mind. I do wish you had more healthy food options for those nights I'm too tired to cook.....but I'll take a juice any day!!! Cheers to time flying and nice people to workout around.

Amazing, Incredible! I know these are cliches, but it's all true. I am 44 yrs. old, didn't know…read morehow to swim and was terrified of being unable to touch the bottom of a pool, which I think was triggered at a young age. I've been to so many places with beautiful pools and the ocean, and I guess I just pretended that I was okay while everyone was enjoying themselves, but I was not. I committed that I needed to learn how to swim to overcome my fears. I researched the web and watched many YouTube videos when I found SwimEasyNY. I first hesitated to call, putting it off for several weeks until I just said I needed to make the call. SwimEasyNY provides group classes and private lessons. For myself, I wanted private lessons since I prefer one-on-one training programs. Krzysztof (Miracle Worker, Training Coach Extraordinaire) scheduled me for our first session the next day after my call. Of course, I was terrified, but, Krzysztof immediately left me at ease when we met and started our session. First was breathing techniques at the sallow end, while Krzysztof provided constant reinforcement and some good laughs, which helped tremendously! I never felt unsafe or judged by anyone on Krzysztof's team; they're all WONDERFUL and create a great positive atmosphere for everyone--there is no judgment. After my 4th session, I was heading to the deep end, again, with Krzysztof's positive training techniques, and use of a board for assistance, which is something I would never have done before in my life. Krzysztof always provided positive reinforcement to show that water is not your enemy but something to enjoy. Today, August 5, 2022, was my 6th session when something clicked, like riding a bike; I started treading water without assistance or holding onto the side of the pool. I'm saying this because I wasn't thinking about it while talking to Krzysztof until we both realized I was doing this without any instruction. I then swan the entire pool length without a board and swam the whole distance again on my back. Onto more great sessions. Just AMAZING, INCREDIBLE! THANK YOU, Krzysztof, and the team at SwimEasyNY; you're all Awesome!

If you had told me a year ago that I'd be floating in a pool -- willingly, happily, and without the…read moresecurity of solid ground beneath my feet -- I would've laughed... and maybe cried a little. I spent most of my life avoiding the deep end like it was filled with sharks. Water and I were not on speaking terms. Honestly, I would've preferred two back-to-back dentist appointments over a single swim class. Enter Swim Easy New York -- aka the miracle workers: Krystoff, Evelyn, and Isabela. These three absolute legends took an adult who used to treat puddles like potential death traps and taught me not just the basics, but how to tread water, how to stay calm without feeling the bottom, and -- wait for it -- how to jump off the edge of the pool into the deep end. Let me say that again: I JUMPED INTO THE DEEP END. On purpose. For someone who spent a lifetime cautiously stepping away from the edge and praying never to fall in, that moment was nothing short of a mental breakthrough. My heart was pounding so hard I could hear it in my ears... but I did it. And YEYYY ME. What sets Swim Easy apart isn't just the amazing instructors -- though they are truly amazing. Krystoff is basically the James Bond of swim teachers: calm, cool, and in total control. Evelyn is like your personal hype squad with the patience of a saint, and Isabela radiates so much warmth and encouragement that you feel like an Olympian just for showing up. But the structure of the program is what really makes it stand out. Unlike most places where you're locked into one class a week, Swim Easy lets you take as many classes as you want. I personally went with two a week to help reinforce what I was learning. It made a huge difference. They also offer a variety of time slots, including classes starting as late as 5 PM, until 7.15 pm which is perfect if you work a 9-to-5. And the best part? It's super affordable, especially for the level of personal attention and support you get -- and the caliber of instructors you're learning from. I've laughed, panicked a little, swallowed enough pool water to qualify as a human sponge -- but I've learned to swim. And more than that, I actually enjoy being in the water now. That's something I never thought I'd say in this lifetime. If you've been putting it off, telling yourself it's too scary or too late -- please, just go to one class. That's all it takes to see how different this place is. They'll teach you, encourage you, and help you do things you never imagined you could. They changed my life. I think they'll change yours too.

We loved our instructor, Kayla! She was prompt, knowledgeable and engaging with my kiddo. Thank…read moreyou Kayla!

InstaSwim has been great to work with. I wish I had found them before a different swim school. I…read morelost so much time with the other swim program constantly telling me they couldn't find an instructor that could work with my toddler's schedule. I was matched with an instructor on the same day that I sent in my request to InstaSwim. Unfortunately, the initial instructor was not great & kept cancelling on us. I ended up calling InstaSwim & they worked to match me with a different instructor who contacted me the same day. We ended up being matched with Kendra, who has been absolutely amazing with my daughter. She is very patient with her & my daughter has even been trying to do floats & her kicks in the tub. Due to all the delays of trying a different swim program & finally being matched with Kendra, the weather has gotten colder. Thankfully InstaSwim offers an option to downgrade the swim package. I contacted them & was able to downgrade from 12 to 6 lessons with no issues. I highly recommend InstaSwim!